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The Trumpet
by Robert Gene Pellechio
A podcast featuring interviews with playwrights and artists from Elephant Room Productions' repertoire of projects.Logo design inspired by the photography of William Gwyn.
Episodes
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Ep. 40 - Nick Malakow (The Defectors)
This month I talk with playwright Nick Malakow about his piece "The Defectors," the first entry into our Summer Reading Series. We talk about balancing Teaching and Theatre, allowing marginalized characters take the spotlight in stories, and feature a scene from the reading of "The Defectors."…
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Ep. 39 - WE'RE BACK! featuring the company of Elephant Room Productions
We're back! After a hiatus not only is the Trumpet back, but so is the Elephant Ears Reading Series! To celebrate we are proud to present a very special episode of the Trumpet featuring the entire company of ERP (Lauren M. Krebs, Christopher Gustave Ulloth, Julianne Schaub, Blake Alvey, and…
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The Trumpet 2020 Halloween Bonus-sode - The Masque of the Red Death
Happy Halloween Herd! Since many of us will not be celebrating a traditional Halloween this year, curl up by the fire with your Creepiest Cocktail and enjoy a chilling tale by the spookiest author of all time, Edgar Allan Poe!
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Ep. 37 - As I Was, Not As I Am
The Trumpet Episode 37 - As I Was, Not As I Am (featuring Alice Hakvaag & Julianne Schaub) We’re Back! After a brief Hiatus, our podcast is back to promote Elephant Room Productions’ first ever Completely virtual production. This month I talk with playwright Alice Hakvaag about her theatre…
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Ep. 33 - Jonathan Alexandratos (Ground Effect)
Closing out the year on a strong note, this month I talk with New York playwright Jonathan Alexandratos about their play Ground Effect. We discuss Gender Roles and politics, the logistics of turning into a plane, and the vastly different stories we each told with our toys as youths. The scene...
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Ep. 32 - Emery Schaffer
This month I return to playwright interviews by talking to playwright Emery Schaffer about her play A My Name is Allison. We discuss her inspirations, our mutual love of Harry Potter Clue, my own desires to write a play, and confirm whole-heartedly that this piece is NOT auto-biographical. The...
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The Fifth Vital Sign: Take Care
Elephant Room Productions presents, "Take Care," the fourth audio play of The Fifth Vital Sign. Before the nation turned its attention to the opioid epidemic, chronic pain patients and the people who loved them had long experienced the consequences of overprescription. Once the impact was...
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The Fifth Vital Sign: Take Care Promo
Elephant Room Productions debuts the fourth audio play of The Fifth Vital Sign on September 27th. Stay tuned to elephantroomproductions.com and our podcast, the Trumpet, to listen to the audio play. Before the nation turned its attention to the opioid epidemic, chronic pain patients and the…
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The Fifth Vital Sign: Couch
Elephant Room Productions presents the third audio play of The Fifth Vital Sign. In "Couch," Edie knits in her living room, where the only furniture left is a couch. When her troubled son Jacob arrives and wants to take her couch from her, Edie declares enough. As mother and son fight over the…
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The Fifth Vital Sign: Couch Promo
Elephant Room Productions debuts the third audio play of The Fifth Vital Sign on August 30th. Stay tuned to elephantroomproductions.com and our podcast, the Trumpet, to listen to the audio play. In "Couch," Edie knits in her living room, where the only furniture left is a couch. When her troubled...
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The Fifth Vital Sign: The Monster that Comes at Night
Elephant Room Productions presents the second audio play of The Fifth Vital Sign. In “The Monster that Comes at Night,” A teenage boy tells his sister a story in an effort to help her cope and understand the abusive environment they live in. The fictional story and the world they operate in…
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Ep. 31 - Martin Coren (Three Plays for America)
This month I speak with New York Playwright Martin Coren, our first EERS playwright to be able to join us for the reading of his piece! We discuss his thoughts on historical fiction process of writing intersecting stories, all while I grapple with a lack of Air Conditioning. Happy Summer!
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The Fifth Vital Sign: The Monster that Comes at Night Promo
Elephant Room Productions debuts the second audio play of The Fifth Vital Sign on July 26th. Stay tuned to elephantroomproductions.com and our podcast, the Trumpet, to listen to the audio play. In "The Monster that Comes at Night," a teenage boy tells his sister a story in an effort to help her...
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The Fifth Vital Sign: Suddenly
Elephant Room Productions presents "Suddenly," the first audio play of The Fifth Vital Sign. In "Suddenly," a couple is forced to contend with bitterness and anger along with grief as they write an obituary for their daughter. "Suddenly" is written by Ellen Davis Sullivan, directed by Robert Gene...
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The Fifth Vital Sign: Suddenly Promo
Elephant Room Productions debuts the first audio play of The Fifth Vital Sign on June 28th. Stay tuned to elephantroomproductions.com and our podcast, the Trumpet, to listen to the audio play. In "Suddenly," a couple is forced to contend with bitterness and anger along with their grief as they...
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Ep. 30 - Emily McClain (Cheek By Jowl)
This month I speak with Atlanta Playwright Emily McClain about her dark comedy Cheek By Jowl. We touch on how it relates to her own family life and sense of humor, and also the unintentional channeling of Martin Crane in her piece. The scene featured in this month's episode features Shaun Yates…
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The Fifth Vital Sign Promo
Elephant Room Productions debuts The Fifth Vital Sign, a mulitmedia experiece about the opioid epidemic, on June 28th, 2019. Stay tuned to elephantroomproductions.com and our podcast, the Trumpet, for the new audio plays in the series. Music featured in this production: Home - By Whitesand...
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Ep. 29 - Katrina Hall (Dyscalculia)
This month I talk to Philadelphia playwright about her autobiographical piece Dyscalculia. We discuss finding theatre later in life and commiserate on the struggles of getting teachers to understand. The scene featured in this month’s episode features Christie Civil as Katrina and Lauren M.…
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Ep. 28 - Caitlin Cieri (Shoujodan: Song of the Scouts)
This month we travel back to the 1940s with Caitlin Cieri's historical drama Shoujodan: Song of the Scouts. We discuss the ins and outs of writing shows with large character breakdowns and small casts and take a look at why Historical Fiction is crucial for understanding the past. The scene...
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Ep. 27 - Have No Fear, Shakespeare's Here!
But Soft, What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks? Oh it's just Trumpet host Robert Gene Pellechio and ERP Artistic Associate Latrice Smith talking about one of the greatest playwrights who ever lived! In our next Discussion series installment we talk all about the Bard's influence on Theatre and...
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Ep. 26 - Too Many Musicals(?)
This month I welcome back previous Trumpet performers Shaun Yates and Meg Falasco to join in our first purely discussion based episode! Join us as we dive into a free-form conversation about the growing prevalence of musicals adapted from odd or unlikely sources, and try to make heads or tails of...
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Ep. 25 - Scott C. Sickles (Marianas Trench)
This month I speak with New York playwright Scott C. Sickles about his piece Marianas Trench. We touch on writing about LGBT issues from an LGBT perspective, the challenges of writing a trilogy play, and I try unsuccessfully to pull some spoilers out of Scott about his day job, writing for…
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Ep. 24 - Shelli Pentimall Bookler (On The Horizon)
Happy New Year! Enjoy your first day of 2019 with a conversation with Philadelphia playwright Shelli Pentimall Bookler about her riveting (pardon the pun) play about the ship that could have prevented one of the most famous Oceanic disasters of the 20th century, and also listen closely for my bad...
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Ep. 23 - Christopher Carter Sanderson (Eugenics, Oregon)
This month I speak with playwright Christopher Carter Sanderson about his surreal Noh inspired piece Eugenics, Oregon. We talk about the inspirations of Noh, the complications of being bisexual in the LGBT community, and the practicality of magical time and space altering Gummy Bears. The scene...
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Ep. 22 - David Kalish (Lumps, and All)
This month I speak with New York playwright about his play Lumps, and All. In our discussion we talk about the journey of adapting a play from a novel from a true life experience, and all of the extra paths that journey can take. The scene featured in this month’s episode features Robert Gene...
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Salamander Information Drop #4 - What Does Salamander Mean To Us?
Tomorrow is the night! After months of planning, workshopping, and rehearsing we are finally ready to share with the world our newest project, Salamander by Lisa VilaMill. Today I am joined one more time by Salamander Assistant Director and ERP company Member Latrice Smith to discuss why this…
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Salamander Information Drop #3 - Location, Location, Location!
Only two more days until we open our powerful production of Salamander by Lisa VillaMil! Today I’m once again joined by Salamander Assistant Director and ERP Company Member Latrice Smith to discuss the Skinner Studio at Plays & Players and the benefits of performing this piece in such an intimate...
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Salamander Information Drop #2 - W.O.A.R
We’re only a few days away from sharing the beautiful new original play Salamander by Lisa VillaMil. Today I’m rejoined by Salamander Assistant Director and ERP Company member Latrice Smith to discuss the organization Women Organized Against Rape, Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center. (A…
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Salamander Information Drop #1 - Page To Stage!
Our Fringe production of Salamander by Lisa VillaMil is about to premiere! Today I talk with Salamander Assistant Director and ERP company Member Latrice Smith about the journey this amazing play has taken, from the initial reading to this fully staged production! Salamander runs September 6th...
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Calling all Poets!
Elephant Room Productions is currently looking for poets and spoke word artists who would like to perform at an upcoming event we are holding at Tattooed Moms in South Philly on Thursday evening, August 23rd! Please submit interest to Latrice Smith at [email protected].
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Ep. 21 - Brianna Keller (The Third Bride)
This month I speak with playwright Brianna Keller about her Dracula-inspired piece, The Third Bride. We also discuss other aspects of vampirism, the challenges of writing a prequel, and I try desperately for once to not veer off track and talk about Harry Potter (and succeed for about one and a...
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Ep. 20 - Tess Light (Billy Joel Holds the Key to the Afterlife)
This month I talk with playwright Tess Light about her play, Billy Joel Holds the Key to the Afterlife, and have some hard-hitting discussions on Life, Death, Ganesh, and the unbelievable relevance the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding has on our respective lives. Thee scene featured in today’s…
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Ep. 19 - Catherine Weingarten (Karate Hottie)
This month I speak with NY playwright Catherine Weingarten about her dark comedy Karate Hottie. We discuss the challenges of humanizing an unlikable character and finding footing in a world of absurdity, and I also help Catherine face her frustrations in not obtaining the coveted Unicorn...
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Salamander Promo
Don’t miss out on the chance to see the culmination of our Salamander workshop! For more information please visit our dedicated Salamander page or our Facebook page. Tickets available at Artful.ly. About the piece: Salamander by Lisa VillaMil Women are turning “other,” as the Barbie Virus rips...
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Ep. 18 - Liz Wiest
This month I speak with Philadelphia Liz Wiest about her play Thou Shalt Covet. We touch on the challenges of blocking a show with cats, the many iterations one piece can exist in, and the frustration at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s too-frequent song repetition. The scene featured in today’s episode...
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Ep. 17 - Davey Strattan White/Lisa VillaMil (or, King Lear in Space)
March Theatre Madness, two playwrights for the price of one! This month I chat with Davey Strattan White about the logistics of getting an Aeroplane on stage and the beauty of relationships that transcend age, then sit down with Lisa VillaMil to discuss the role gender plays on society and the...
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Ep. 16 - James Armstrong (Bones of the Sea)
This month I talk with New York playwright James Armstrong and journey back in time with his play Bones of the Sea, an exploration of famed 19th century paleontologist Mary Anning. We discuss the inspirations behind bringing Anning to the stage and the challenges of writing historical fiction...
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Bonus-Sode - Kindness Makes The World Go 'Round
Combining Elephant Room Productions’ never-ending goals to make a positive impact on the world and to showcase new art in any form, The Trumpet is proud to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day with four original poems highlighting the weigh and impact Kindness has upon the world! The pieces...
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Ep. 15 - Brian Grace-Duff (Dogperson)
Happy New Year from The Trumpet and Elephant Room Productions! This month I chat with repeat ERP collaborator Brian Grace-Duff about the evolution of his one woman piece Dogperson. The scene featured in this month's episode features Lisa VillaMil as Me/Em. Stage directions provided by Lauren M....
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Christmas Eve Bonus-sode - “Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus”
Since its publication on September 21, 1897,Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus has become the most reprinted newspaper editorial of all time because of its message of hope. A Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays from all of us at Elephant Room Productions! Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa...
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Ep. 14b - A Christmas Carol: Part 2
Happy Holidays from Elephant Room Productions! Wind down from a busy season with Classic Holiday Tale of redemption and the importance of Christmas Spirit! The Trumpet presents: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Adapted and performed by Robert Gene Pellechio Music Credits: In the Bleak Midwinter...
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Ep. 14a - A Christmas Carol: Part 1
Happy Holidays from Elephant Room Productions! Wind down from a busy season with Classic Holiday Tale of redemption and the importance of Christmas Spirit! The Trumpet presents: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Adapted and performed by Robert Gene Pellechio Music Credits: In the Bleak Midwinter...
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Bonus-sode - Ian Cohen and Superheroes
Happy December from ERP! Here’s a little extra snippet from my conversation with Ian Cohen about Star Trek and Superheroes from Episode 13.
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Ep. 13 - Ian Cohen (Old Wounds)
In today’s episode I talk to Ian Cohen about Superheroes, the art of language, Angela Lansbury, and his play Old Wounds. This episode features a Trumpet first, an excerpt from the play read by the playwright himself!
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Ep. 12 - Suicide Stories Retrospective (or, “You Have to Count the Socks”)
Special Multi-Interview episode! In my final episode about Suicide Stories: Gallery of the Untold I speak with two more playwrights, Brittany Brewer and Kevin White, about their pieces Casual Rape and Rob. To close out the discussion I am once again joined by ERP Artistic Director and director of...
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Halloween "Bonus-sode" - The Tell-Tale Heart
Happy Halloween from Elephant Room Productions! In lieu of a traditional episode this month I present one of my favorite chilling tales! We will be back next month with our more traditional (and less spooky) content. Music used in this episode includes “Come Out and Play” by DesperateMeasurez.
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Ep. 11 - Kat Wilson/Brian Grace-Duff
This month I talk with two more Suicide Stories playwrights, ERP Marketing Director Kat Wilson and guest playwright Brian Grace-Duff in our final pre-SS episode! Due to some technical issues the audio gods would not allow for my normal fun question, but I couldn't sleep soundly without letting…
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Ep. 10 - David Meyers/Christopher G. Ulloth
This month I welcome playwright David Meyers and welcome back ERP Graphic Designer Christopher G. Ulloth to discuss their pieces for Suicide Stories pieces, Broken and Museum Bar respectively. (Special Birthday shoutout to my fluffy Co-host Albus who turns the big 2 today!) Click here to purchase...
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Ep. 9 - Punk Rock Story/Suicide Stories
This month our executive director Phil Czekner returns to discuss his developing play Punk Rock Story, and how his writing has been influenced by his passions. In addition, we discuss the ever developing original work Suicide Stories: Gallery of the Untold and how close we are to finally…
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Ep. 8 - Bob Kerr
This month I talk to playwright Bob Kerr about his dystopian drama Ventilator Blues, and it's journey from EERS to a full-fledged weekend workshop. We also discuss our ideal fictional drinking mates and Bob bests me in a "Who has had more plays directed by Christopher Durang" contest (for the...
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A podcast featuring interviews with playwrights and artists from Elephant Room Productions' repertoire of projects.Logo design inspired by the photography of William Gwyn.
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