North Fulton Drama Club - Georgia Podcast Network

Making "Macbeth" (or Behind the Seams) - Episode 20

Thomas — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:33:50 -0500

While a mostly final "dress" rehearsal continues outside, Nikki, Alyssa and Tiffany (our #1 Minion) are hard at work, finishing the costumes that will define the look of Macbeth. This podcast was recorded less than a week before opening night, things are more than a little hectic. As they sew like the wind, they are visited by various cast members. Hilarity ensues, as well as a surprising amount of insight into how NFDC works.

Also heard are ...
Jonathan
Ilene
Lee
Jerry
Jessica
Sean
Rod
Sarah
Thomas
... and possibly more

NFDC's current production is Macbeth, running through October 3.

Incredibly appropriate music for this podcast performed by Jonathan Coulton, recorded live in Atlanta, May 30, 2009.

Helpful References for In-Jokes:
http://dearmalcolmsdiary.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/hobodarkseid
http://projectrungay.blogspot.com/http://news.yahoo.com/comics/get-fuzzy
http://www.eddieizzard.com/

The Long-Overdue "Romeo & Juliet" Cast Podcast - Episode 19

Thomas — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:49:44 -0500

As I sat down to edit a new Macbeth production podcast from Nikki and Alyssa, I stumbled upon the source files I recorded for last fall's Romeo & Juliet cast podcast. I never produced the finished episode. For one thing, I didn't manage to catch all of the cast members on tape. For another, I just couldn't find the time.

So here it is. A year too late and still short a few beloved cast-folks, this is the Romeo & Juliet cast podcast, presented as-recorded, edited only for quality. If it was recorded, then it is here.

This cast podcast features ...
Qate
Jerry
Jim
Kevin
Julie
Adam
Patrick
and David
(as well as audio from Act II, Scenes 1 & 2)

NFDC's current production is Macbeth, running through October 3.

Also, all of us at NFDC are so grateful to Rusty and Amber of GAPN for even suggesting that a theatre company might need a podcast, much less their efforts in providing hosting and featuring our content.

The "Midsummer" Cast Podcast (4 of 4) - Episode 18

Thomas — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:42:34 -0500

This is the fourth and final Cast Podcast for A Midsummer Night's Dream. Actors are so busy and it is difficult to keep them in one place long enough to share a few words. And so, in this Cast Podcast, we offer a little insight into the thoughts and motivations of two mighty Tinkers and a couple best described as Forces of Nature.

This cast podcast features ...
Steve
Larry, Jr
Sara
and Zip

Music for this podcast is a track called "It Was 1972" by Lasswell, an artist on CCMixter.org (available via Creative Commons). Given that we set our Midsummer in 1973, it just seemed appropriate.

Finally, on the eve of auditions for our next show, we're posting our last Cast Podcast for Midsummer. And even then, there were a handful of very talented actors who slipped through our grasp without recording their own contribution! But rest assured that we couldn't have done our original show without the talented efforts of Sherry, Julia and Scott. We'd also like to thank Patrick, Elizabeth and Wendy for stepping in for our re-staging of Midsummer in Lawrenceville.

Also ... auditions for our next production, Romeo and Juliet (our first tragedy!), are scheduled for tomorrow! For more information, please check out the R&J audition page.

The "Midsummer" Cast Podcast (3 of 4) - Episode 17

Thomas — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:11:53 -0500

The show has closed. Twice. But with a cast so large, the Midsummer cast podcasts just keep coming. In this episode, Nikki and Alyssa chat with another fairy, a tinker and a particular Puck.

This cast podcast features ...
Olivia
Katy
and Cece

This episode's music is "Skullcrusher Mountain" by Jonathan Coulton, made available for use in our podcast via Creative Commons.

Also ... auditions for our next production, Romeo and Juliet (our first tragedy!), are scheduled for mid-July. For more information, please check out the R&J audition page.

The "Midsummer" Cast Podcast (2 of 4) - Episode 16

Thomas — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:33:35 -0500

Under normal circumstances, we'd be at that relaxing post-show phase, putting away costumes and preparing for the fall. But Midsummer is not over just yet, as NFDC has been invited to participate in next month's Gwinnett County Community Theatre Festival! So if you missed us on the lawn at Barrington Hall, come to Lawrenceville in June to see us do something we've never done: Perform Indoors!

In our 16th episode, the small (but determined) Shakespearian army marches on with the second of four or five cast podcasts for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

This cast podcast features ...

Dawn
Leah
Jim
Ilene
Ben
... and some other familiar voices

This episode's music is "Driving Blind" by Christina Abbott, made available for use in our podcast by the artist. (Thank you, Christina.)

Christina's music can be found online at Amie Street. Read more »

The "Midsummer" Cast Podcast (1 of 4) - Episode 15

Thomas — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:09:09 -0500

1 of 4?!? That's right. This cast is huge, like a small Shakespearean army! So we're splitting the always excellent cast podcast into four different episodes, each one with a different set of actors.

North Fulton Drama Club's production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream will close on May 17, 2008. But fear not, as we will be re-staging Midsummer for the Gwinnett County Community Theatre Festival in June! For more information about our remaining shows or the Festival, so please visit the NFDC blog.

Who's on the podcast?:

Jessica
Larry F.
Rachel
Ron
Sean
... and a handful of other interesting cameos

This episode's bumper music is "Drinking With You" by Jonathan Coulton, made available for podcast use via Creative Commons.

Barbies Trust You (And Other Lessons Overheard) - Episode 14

Thomas — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:18:38 -0500

And... we're back!

It's been far too long since our last official NFDC Podcast -- though we've been a recurring feature on the Atlanta Performs podcasts (Thanks, Joe!) -- but don't think for a minute that we haven't been busy. Far from it.

In fact, we've been so busy that we had to record this podcast over the course of two nights' rehearsals. Basically, we went about our business and left the recorder running. The results? Better than you might expect, if perhaps a bit manic.

Topics covered during this podcast include (and are not limited to) casseroles, table blocking, Barbies, Project Runway, NPR, obscure stitching terms ... and quite a bit about our upcoming show, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Along the way, you'll meet a few of our cast members either in conversation or by eavesdropping on a rehearsal.

North Fulton Drama Club's production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream will open on May 2, 2008. For more information about the location, show-times and even how to reserve a table, so please visit the NFDC blog.

Who's on the podcast?:

Nikki
Thomas
Alyssa
Jim
Sean
Jessica
Zip
Sara

This episode's bumper music is "I Feel Fantastic" by Jonathon Coulton, made available for podcast use via Creative Commons.

The Many Firsts of "Merry Wives" - Episode 13

Thomas — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:10:22 -0600

Merry Wives Of Windsor was a show full of Firsts for North Fulton Drama Club. We discuss them all, while finding time to talk about a host of other relatively interesting topics. As is usual for our post-show podcasts, we give out a few Thank Yous and tell a couple of stories. And this time, we've got some rather good news about the steps we're taking toward becoming "real." We round it all out with a recap of an extracurricular story-telling event we hosted for Halloween.

North Fulton Drama Club's production of William Shakespeare's Merry Wives Of Windsor closed on October 13, 2007. Auditions for our next production will be held in February, so please visit the NFDC blog for more information.

Panel:

Nikki
Thomas
Alyssa
Larry
Camilla

This episode's bumper music is "I'm Your Moon" by Jonathon Coulton, made available for podcast use via Creative Commons.

Audition Announcement for "Merry Wives" - Episode 12

Alyssa Jackson — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:48:21 -0500

Alyssa Jackson flies solo for this brief, but effective mini-podcast about our upcoming auditions for Merry Wives Of Windsor.

Auditions will be held on Monday, July 30th and Tuesday, July 31st. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, August 2nd. We will begin at approximately 7:00pm and run until approximately 9:30pm. Rehearsals for Merry Wives will begin in August and the show will debut on Friday, September 28th, 2007 and run for three weekends, including a Sunday matinee.

For more information, visit our Auditions page at the NFDC blog.

Music performed by Lisa DeBenedictis, an artist on the independent, online-only record label, Magnatune.

Wrapping Up "Much Ado" - Episode 11

Thomas — Mon, 28 May 2007 11:45:05 -0500

Five shows were scheduled. Four and a half shows were presented. But in spite of show-threatening weather, Much Ado About Nothing was another success for NFDC. In this episode, we ramble on about anything and everything, like numbering our podcasts, deciphering vintage dress patterns, finding jazzed-up Shakespearean songs, dressing soldiers believably in department store clothing, and replacing irreplaceable actors without having an actual understudy. We round out our conversation by thanking our wonderful cast and welcoming the youngest member of our NFDC family.

North Fulton Drama Club's production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing closed on May 12, 2007. Auditions for our next production will be held in July, so please visit the NFDC blog for more information.

Panel:

Alyssa Jackson, Assistant Director
Nikki Strickland, Producer
Thomas L. Strickland, Director
Dorie Turner, Actress ("Margaret" in Much Ado About Nothing)

This episode's bumper music is "Roses Of Picardy," performed by The Oscar Moore Trio. Provided courtesy of Rumblefish Music Licensing Store.

(And yes, we'll be finding new music soon. We promise.)