Have you ever been personally victimized by the name of the Scottish Play?  Have you had a show go wrong because someone uttered that cursed name?  In today's episode, I take a deep dive into one of the most controversial and cursed shows of all time.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/merelyplayers/support

For today's episode, I ask the big philosophical question of why.  Why do we do theatre?  Why enter a field with such a low success rate?  Why do we have the shows that we have?  I had a lot of fun putting this episode together.  I hope you enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/merelyplayers/support

So we talked about what makes an interesting character.  This week we talk about where to find the information you need to build these interesting characters.  If you like this content please like, share, and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/merelyplayers/support

What makes up an interesting character?  In today's episode I look at what makes us care about the people depicted on stage.  I discuss how characters like Macbeth and Dolly Levi live on for so long.  This is part one on a two-part series dedicated to finding a character.  I hope you tune in next week for the second part. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/merelyplayers/support

What do Ninjas and Theatre have in common?  A lot more than you would think initially.  In this episode, I talk about the unlikely connection between stealthy killers and staged entertainers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/merelyplayers/support

Some news outlets say the performing arts are dying.  Others are saying this is just the beginning.  Today I talk about theatre during a pandemic and what it means to you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/merelyplayers/support

With theatres slowly opening up, I think it's a great time to start looking at how we can grow as performers.  In this episode, I go over things you can do to take your performance to the next level.  Audition by Michael Shurtleff is the book I mention.  Definitely check it out.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/merelyplayers/support

In this episode I talk about something that I find very important in the performing arts.  Representation.  I go through 5 things that everyone can do to make theatre a more welcoming place for everyone.  The research was compiled from various Wikipedia articles, tribaltradeco.com, and scholarly journals. The url for the mentioned essay is https://www.ukessays.com/history/history-of-deculturalization-and-america-history-essay.php#citethis Also, be sure to support my Youtube channel.  Let me know if you would be interested in a blog that present additional information.presents --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/merelyplayers/support