TheatreQs

Gavin Evanson and Chloe Harris join Nate to discuss their experiences at the 2025 Jimmy Awards, Tucson’s theatre community, theatre social media, Coolsville, and much more. They also play a game of “Impressions!” But before that, we listen to Gavin and Chloe perform their contrasting songs at the 2025 Monte Awards. Gavin: @gavin_evanson on Instagram and TikTokChloe: @chlo.chlo45 on Instagram and @ce.ce45 on TikTokThe Jimmy Awards Feature Group: https://youtu.be/KCUexxNQr70The Rising Star Award: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavin_evanson/video/7521118956917214478More information about the Jimmy Awards: www.jimmyawards.comSubmit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeffery Evans⁠⁠⁠⁠Monte Awards recordings credit Arts Express Theatre and Broadway in Tucson.Photos in the episode thumbnail credit Gavin Evanson, Chloe Harris, Stagetime.

Jacob Toole joins Nate to discuss the original musical, “Death Do Us Part,” the challenges of censorship in theatre, the importance of youth perspectives, and his college audition process. He also plays “Go U Northwestern!” But before that, Nate shares a sneak preview of “Death Do Us Part.”Death Do Us Part Tickets: https://www.tixtree.com/e/death-do-us-part-premiere-670564113919The Rigby Theater Co: rigbytheater.com@rigbytheaterco on Instagram and TikTokSubmit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeffery Evans⁠⁠⁠⁠Photo in the episode thumbnail credit Jacob Toole and Salpointe Catholic High School.

Nate recaps the past year of TheatreQs for the podcast’s two year anniversary! Be sure to vote for the 2025 TheatreQs Best Musical Award after listening. Thank you, listeners, for two amazing years. Here’s to year number three! Best Musical Voting: https://forms.gle/KmjMDggLGWeaqnSYASubmit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeffery Evans

Danielle Wright and Tyler Wright join Nate to discuss their upcoming production of The Last Five Years, their extensive careers, using theatre for good, and CYT Tucson. They also play "A Summer in Ohio!" But first, Jaden Peterson shares a fun fact about The Last Five Years.The Last Five Years Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/NotThoseWrightBrothers/7802NTWB: @notthosewrightbrothers on Instagram/FacebookCYT Tucson: https://www.cyttucson.org/Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeffery Evans⁠⁠⁠Photo in the episode thumbnail credit Jaden Peterson.

Eric Pfeffinger joins Nate to discuss his latest plays, The Purple Rose Theatre Company, and how comedy can unite an audience. He also plays the game “Summarize It!” But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about legendary playwright David Mamet.www.ericpfeffinger.comEric’s Plays: https://newplayexchange.org/users/307/eric-pfeffingerSubmit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeffery Evans⁠⁠Photo in the episode thumbnail credit PlayPenn.

Kathryn Kulaga joins Nate to discuss her time working in summer stock theatres, her capstone project at the University of Arizona, Saguaro City Music Theatre, her dreams of Broadway, and more! Kathryn also plays a game of “Little Women” trivia. But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic “Cats.”Kathryn’s Website: kathrynkulaga.comInstagram: @kathrynkulagaLittle Women: arts.arizona.edu/events/little-women/Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeffery Evans⁠Photo in the episode thumbnail credit Taylor Noel.

Drew Humprey and Dena DiGiacinto, the founders of Tucson’s Saguaro City Music Theatre, join Nate to announce the 2025-26 Saguaro City season. They also discuss performing around the country, their company’s tuition free education, and how they first met. But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about the composer/lyricist duo Lerner and Loewe and introduces the new TheatreQs theme song. Saguaro City Music Theatre: saguarocity.orgMore about Sag City's tuition free education: https://news.azpm.org/p/eduvideo/2024/7/25/221147-saguaro-city-music-theatre/More about Drew: drewjhumphrey.comSubmit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeffery EvansPhotos in the episode thumbnail credit Saguaro City Music Theatre.

Brenda Jean Foley joins Nate to discuss performing overseas, The Bridge Initiative, women in theatre, her upcoming documentary, and the national tour of “Big The Musical.” She also plays the game “Lunchtime!” But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about the importance of the sitzprobe. See Jane Run: https://bridgeinit.org/see-jane-run/The Bridge Initiative: https://bridgeinit.org/Brenda’s Work: https://brendajfoley.com/Theatre Arts Tucson: theatreartstucson.comSubmit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Photo in the episode thumbnail credit Arizona Theatre Company.

Chris Will joins Nate to discuss performing with Arizona Theatre Company, teaching at Pima Community College, and writing his book, “How to Succeed in Musical Theater: A Practical Handbook for the Singing Actor.” He also plays the game “How to!” But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about the hit Broadway musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Chris’ Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Succeed-Musical-Theater-Practical/dp/1478650028 Pima Community College Theatre: https://www.pima.edu/community/the-arts/theatre-arts/index.html Theatre Arts Tucson: theatreartstucson.com Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Photo in the episode thumbnail credit Pima Community College.

In this special episode of TheatreQs, Nate Wiley Productions, the Rigby Theater Company, and Theatre Arts Tucson bring you a radio-play-style production of Isis Rivenbark’s “Spiral.” “There's no comprehensive and good and right way to tell a story. Just the way it’s told. And the way I tell it… Is by telling it.” A professor named Henry is sent on a leave of absence by his administrator. Thinking it will help relieve his mind of tireless, spiraling thoughts and memories, he takes a hot air balloon ride. His memories, however, come crashing back down along with the balloon. Join Henry and spiral with him, a veritable Ouroboros, a turn of phrase, an idiom. Warning: There are topics of death and mental health issues in this episode, which may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised. Rigby Theater Co: ⁠www.rigbytheater.com⁠  Theatre Arts Tucson: ⁠theatreartstucson.com⁠  Produced and distributed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  “Stand in that River” composed and arranged by Moira Smiley, ASCAP, www.moirasmiley.com   “Stand in that River” performed by VOCO Cover art designed by Nathaniel Wiley.

In this special episode of TheatreQs, Nate Wiley Productions, the Rigby Theater Company, and Theatre Arts Tucson bring you a radio-play-style production of Kianna Parra’s “Caroline Lane.” This original play follows the many lives on a street in Amherst, Massachusetts. “What kind of life are you living? Would you change it? Would you go back ten years and walk through a different door, say a different thing?” Written, produced, and performed by some of Southern Arizona’s most talented high schoolers, “Caroline Lane” offers a glimpse into the emotional struggles of the average American teenager. “Will you stay to hear more?” Warning: There are topics of self harm and drug use in this episode, which may be triggering to some. Listener discretion is advised. National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Resources: https://www.azcompletehealth.com/suicide_prevention.html Rigby Theater Co: www.rigbytheater.com Theatre Arts Tucson: theatreartstucson.com Produced and distributed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Music by Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians and Luke Holizna   Cover art designed by Nathaniel Wiley.

Kathleen Allen joins Nate to discuss the MAC Awards, her tenure as the theatre reviewer at the Arizona Daily Star, the impact of the arts on her life, and Tucson’s booming theatre scene. She also plays the game “MAC Attack!” But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about the importance of theatre criticism.  Read Kathy’s articles: muckrack.com/kallenstar/articles Theatre Arts Tucson: theatreartstucson.com Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Photo in the episode thumbnail courtesy of Kathleen Allen.

Samia Posadas and Lance Jacobson join Nate to discuss their experiences at the Jimmy Awards, putting it all on stage, learning to combine acting and singing on stage, and seeing the 2024 Tony Awards in-person. They also play the Game of Concentration! But before that, Ricky Ragazzo shares the history of the Jimmy Awards. Samia at the Jimmys: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ16rRLmIR4⁠ Lance at the Jimmys: https://youtu.be/tf6U56p775k?si=g-zg87dgXBeukqQR&t=242 Ricky at the Jimmys: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9vV6cXvR7S/ Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contrasting songs: “It's Hard To Speak My Heart” from “Parade” by Jason Robert Brown and “Where Am I Now?” from “Lysistrata Jones” by Lewis Flinn. Recordings credit Arts Express Theatre and Broadway in Tucson. Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from Arts Express Theatre on Instagram.

It's officially been one year of TheatreQs! Nate goes over why he started the podcast and what's to come in the future. Along with that, we hear from each of our guests from the past year about their favorite musicals. Which musical do you think should win? Vote here: https://forms.gle/6v3M576ztk92ovWE9 Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Photos included in this episode thumbnail (from left to right): Dan Buckley (danbuckleyactor.com), Peggy O'Connell (Peggy O'Connell on X), Scott Pask (scottpaskstudio.com), Stephen Frankenfield (livetheatreworkshop.org), Zach Wetzel (Zach Wetzel on Facebook), John Plumpis (John Plumpis on Instagram), Rafael J. Acuña (Arts Express Theatre on Instagram), Cameron Hood (ryanhood.com), Lucie Arnaz (luciearnaz.com).

Lucie Arnaz joins Nate to discuss her Broadway debut alongside Robert Klein, the 2024 Jimmy Awards, the importance of a good director and dedicated cast, and meeting her husband, Laurence Luckinbill. She also plays a game of “Would You Rather!” But before that, Nate shares the history of “Broadway’s Living Room,” 54 Below. Get 54 Below tickets: https://54below.org/events/lucie-arnaz-i-got-the-job-songs-from-my-musical-past-with-music-director-ron-abel-2/ Listen to “Live at the Purple Room:” https://open.spotify.com/album/3riav57dJ9psiRf7j59kWC?si=2b5BXMRpTnST1_7YZ-3j6w Read Laurence Luckinbill’s book: https://a.co/d/0eKc80Py Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from luciearnaz.com.

Cameron Hood joins Nate to talk about his new musical, “Voyagers: A Space Rock Opera,” speaking at TEDxTucson, his band Ryanhood, and his love of space. To top it off, Cameron plays the game “For the Record” with Nate! But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about rock musicals.  Donate and listen to Voyagers songs: voyagersproject.com Listen to Ryanhood on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/01io6KpJOClgyPWTgiveif Ryanhood’s discography: ryanhood.com/music Read Small Business Sundays: natewileyproductions.wixsite.com/mysite/stories/categories/small-business-sundays Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠⁠ Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from ryanhood.com.

Set designer Scott Pask joins Nate to talk about “Mean Girls” in London, his three Tony Awards, graduating from the University of Arizona, and working on Urinetown amidst the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. He also plays a game called “On the Spot Set” with Nate! But before that, Erik Ulfers teaches us about set design in theatre and television.  Submit a question: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠⁠ Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from scottpaskstudio.com.

Dan Buckley joins Nate to discuss his experience as the first British actor to play Elder Cunningham in “The Book of Mormon,” his multiple U.K. tours, and his social media skits. He also plays the game “Accents” with Nate! But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about theatre and mental health.  Purchase Dan’s notebooks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ84H1TR?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_bs_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1711243205&sr=1-1 Don’t forget to follow @danbuckleyactor on Instagram and TikTok! Submit a question: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠Joyheads⁠⁠ Photo included in this episode's thumbnail is from danbuckleyactor.com.

Rafael J. Acuña talks about his experience in devised theatre, looking up to Christian Bale, and the roles that he's played around the Tucson area. He also plays "Who's at the Door?" with Nate. But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about the revolving stage. Get tickets to In the Heights at Arts Express: simpletix.com/e/in-the-heights-tickets-132203 Submit a question: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Produced by ⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠ Music by ⁠Joyheads⁠ Photo included in the thumbnail and podcast logo was taken by Chris Richards.

Actor, director, teacher, and producer Zach Wetzel joins Nate to discuss his new ideas about theatre, performing with his daughter, and his role as The Cat in the Hat in “Seussical!” And to top it all off, Nate plays his game “Hats Off!” with Zach. But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about orchestra pits.  Check out Stage Foundation Community Theatre’s upcoming shows at stagefoundationcommunity.org! Get tickets to “La Bella and the Beast” at livetheatreworkshop.org! Submit a question: [email protected] Produced by Nate Wiley Productions Music by Joyheads Photo included in the thumbnail and podcast logo was taken by Chris Richards.

You might be wondering... what's the TheatreQs podcast about? Well, you can find out here! Music by Joyheads Podcast produced by Nate Wiley Productions Photo included in the thumbnail and podcast logo was taken by Chris Richards. For more content, visit natewileyproductions.com.

Peggy O’Connell talks about her extensive theatre career, meeting Lucille Ball five times (not that anyone’s counting), and about her book on etiquette for professional actors. She also plays a game with Nate called “Non-Examples!" But before that Nate shares a fun fact about the walls of a stage (and the mysterious "fourth wall"). Peggy's Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Pickle-Presents-ETIQUETTE-PROFESSIONAL/dp/1641111704 "Merry Kiss Cam" on Hulu: ⁠https://www.hulu.com/movie/merry-kiss-cam-2035c735-42d6-4bd3-b414-b9f66a0dd135⁠ Submit a question: [email protected] Music by ⁠Joyheads⁠ Produced by ⁠Nate Wiley Productions⁠ Photo included in the thumbnail and podcast logo was taken by Chris Richards. See more at ⁠natewileyproductions.com⁠.

Actor, writer, and director Stephen Frankenfield talks about his love of "Looney Tunes", getting thrown into experiences, and about his cameo as an extra in the Will Smith movie "Ali". But before that, Nate shares a fun fact about ghost lights. Join our mailing list: https://forms.gle/LUrrSXNhvCZoPdBCA Check out Stephen's plays at: Heuer Publishing Pioneer Drama Submit a question: [email protected] Music by Joyheads Produced by Nate Wiley Productions Photo included in the thumbnail and podcast logo was taken by Chris Richards. See more at natewileyproductions.com.

This month on TheatreQs: Actor John Plumpis answers your questions and talks "The Lion King", working with Christopher Plummer, how to handle audiences, and much more. But before that, Nate shares a theatre fun fact with the help of his good friend Peggy O'Connell. Peggy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Pickle-Presents-ETIQUETTE-PROFESSIONAL/dp/1641111704. Music by Joyheads. Produced by Nate Wiley Productions. Photo included in the thumbnail and podcast logo was taken by Chris Richards. See more at natewileyproductions.com.