Reel Times Trio

Lynn's Co-Host today is Chas Adams. They are joined first by Kelly Snider and Franklin Killian of "The Mercy Seat" by Neil LaBute at St. Louis Actors' Studio. And next they welcome director Daniel Bryant and The Black Rep's Brian McKinley talking about "The Color Purple," which opens their 50th season. The Mercy Seat opens September 11 and The Color Purple on Sept. 9.

Lynn & Carl are joined, first by The Rep's "Little Women" director Delaney Piggins; then "Route 66: The Main Street of America" documentary director John Paget.

First, Lynn speaks with Aurora Behlke and director Kristen Strom of SATE's "Confetti Kids," which is a world premiere, with performances Aug. 20–Sept. 5, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7 PM, at The Chapel. Then Carl & Lynn both speak with the Broken Lizard Troupe (Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter & Erik Stolhanske) about Super Troopers 3.

Lynn is joined by guest co-host Jim Lindhorst. They talked to Adolphus Busch V about the Current Cannabis 1 year anniversary party on Saturday 8/15/26 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 4455 Telegraph Road in Oakville. It's also a fundraiser for Great Rivers Habitat Alliance. Then they are joined by Jorgen Pedersen of Ignite Theatre Company, who has written an original musical on true crime fascination called "The Big Bad Business of Murder." It opens Aug. 20th in Kirkwood.

Lynn has a fun, special edition with set designer Ann Beyersdorfer, a New York-based designer originally from Belleville, IL. This summer, she's designed sets for The Muny's "Meet Me in St. Louis" and Stages St. Louis' "Guys and Dolls," and will be designing Stages' "Come From Away" and The Rep's "Little Women" plus she returns to the SNL art department for location shoots.

Lynn & Carl are first joined this week by director Annamaria Pileggi and actress Kristen Lindvendt from "JOB" at New Jewish Theatre. Next Associate Artistic Director Michael Baxter and Communications & Public Relations Manager, Gabe Hartwig discuss The Muny's "Meet Me in St. Louis." Plus don't go see One Night Only.

Lynn is joined by guest host Chas Adams as they first talk to Rebekah Scallet, director of St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's TourCo production of "Two Gentlemen of Verona," which will be coming to 30 parks Aug. 4-Sept.6. Then they speak about St. Louis Fringe Fest with executive director Matthew Kerns, Suki Peters - director of "The Wizard of Oz(es)" and MacLean Banner, director of "Dear Evan Hansen," about their headline acts. Fringe is Aug. 3-9.

Lynn is joined by Chas Adams as guest co-host. They begin with Union Avenue Opera: Scott Schoonover, Kathryn Frady and Cara Chowning discuss L'Elisir d'amore and Samson et Dalila. Then, choreographer Lindsay Joy Lancaster of Stages St. Louis' talks Guys and Dolls.

Three female filmmakers in the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase -- a seasoned documentary veteran, Ashley Seering and newcomers to narrative filmmaking, Danielle Boivin & Michelle Bucci -- talk about their experiences with Lynn Venhaus in a special Filmmakers Roundtable. Their films are July 25 and July 26.

Lynn & Carl are first joined by Adolphus Busch V from Current Cannabis on the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance, and his efforts in the greenhouse and cannabis industry, and his family's conservation legacy. Then they talk to Ellie Schwetye, director of The Midnight Company's "Wakey Wakey" by Will Eno, opening at The Chapel July 16. Plus they rave over The Odyssey.

Lynn is joined by guest host, Chas Adams. They first speak with Colin Healy of Fly North Theatricals on the upcoming "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Next, Caitlin Mickey and Tyler Crandall are representing the 12th annual LaBute New Theater Festival by the St. Louis Actors' Studio. Plus Lynn & Chas talk Spider-Noir.

Lynn with guest host, Tina Farmer are first joined by Prism Theatre Company's Trish Brown and Joy Addler, playwright John Wolbers and actress Michelle Hand playing Queen Elizabeth I in the world premiere of "Progress" July 3 - July 12 at Kranzberg Black Box. Next, they speak with A Chorus of Fools' Eric Satterfield and actor Andre Eslamian on "The Privilege of Being Second" July 2 - 12 at the Greenfinch.

Lynn & guest host Tina Farmer are joined by Master Sergeant Brian Wilmer from the MidAmerica Air Force Band about their free metro concerts July 1 -7. They then speak with Matthew Kerns, artistic director / curator of St. Louis Fringe Festival.

This week, Lynn hosts solo with Robert Ashton of Albion Theatre talking about the psychological thriller "The Wasp." Then with Haley Clegg, director of "Steel Magnolias" for the Bread and Wine Theatre Company, talking about Robert Harling's acclaimed comedy-drama.

Lynn is with guest cohost Tina Farmer this week. First they are joined by director Gad Guterman and actress Christina Rios from "The God of Carnage" opening at New Jewish Theatre June 11. Next, Emmett Williams of Cinema St. Louis on The 19th Annual QFest, which runs June 12-21 at the Hi-Pointe Theatre (and air-conditioning has returned)!

Lynn & Carl welcome Gary F. Bell and Robert L. Wilson about the original play, "Three Sheets to the Wind" at Stray Dog Theatre. Then they talk new releases: Power Ballad, Backrooms & The Mandalorian & Grogu. Plus Lynn wrote a book about "40 Years of Donnybrook,"

Lynn & Carl are joined this week by cartoonist & local animator Glenn McCoy talking about his new films The Sheep Detectives, Animal Farm and Minions & Monsters. Next, STL Shakes Artistic Director Tom Ridgely talks about their production of The Tempest. Plus, Lynn saw Backrooms and Tuner; while Carl saw The Mandolorian & Grogu (of course).

This week, Lynn & Carl are joined by Ron Gibbs who is directing Stages St. Louis' production of "The Putnam County 25th Annual Spelling Bee." Then Director, Geovanday Jones, and star, Angela Wildflower, join to discuss The Black Rep's production of "Fat Ham." Plus, Lynn loves The Sheep Detectives.

Lynn is joined by guest host, Broadway World's Jim Lindhorst this week to talk about local actors, the Tony Award nominations, TV and movies. But first they are joined by Kristen Stokes starring in the Fabulous Fox's production of MJ.

This week, Lynn & guest host Chas Adams are joined by the Opera Theatre of St Louis' cast members Debby Lennon and Michael James Reed of "The Light in the Piazza."

Lynn's guest host this week is Broadway World's Jim Lindhorst and they are joined by two baseball authors. First, Belleville News Democart's Executive Editor, Todd Eschman has written Beyond the Box Score: A Columnist’s Chronicles of Heroes, History and Hot Takes from St. Louis to the East Side. And then, Dr. Jeremy Housewright has written Gertrude Goes to the Ballpark - A heartwarming children's book about a bulldog, friendship, baseball, and Busch Stadium.