The long awaited conclusion to our series on directing actors! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a Cue Zero member! Visit patreon.com/cztheatre to learn more about all our different memb…

Dan, Brian, and Crystal respond to and debate "The Ten Commandments of Directing Student Actors" as presented by Pioneer Drama Services - first five commandments are covered in this episode Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You…

Here it is, the final part of our original recording, and the spiciest of the hot takes. Send us your responses and your additional hot takes! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a Cue Zer…

Dan and Brian continue to debate and discuss their "Hot Takes" on William Shakespeare Thank you again for your support! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a Cue Zero member! Visit patreon…

Dan and Brian sat down to discuss some (possibly) unpopular opinions on Shakespeare... two hours later they had multiple episodes worth of podcast content... so here's part 1! Thank you again for your support! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earli…

Learn all about our next Lab Series performance: The Tower! We also chat about all things coming up in season six, and how you can get involved! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a Cue Z…

An interview the the director of our upcoming first ever Murder Mystery Dinner: Crystal Welch! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a Cue Zero member! Visit patreon.com/cztheatre to learn m…

Learn more about Blood Relations from Miss Lizzie herself!

Dan and Brian get deep with some directing and acting theory Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a Cue Zero member! Visit patreon.com/cztheatre to learn more about all our different member…

What new discoveries have been made in rehearsals for Blood Relations this week? Let's hear directly from director Brian Dembkoski to find out! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a Cue Ze…

And we return with the Cue Zero Theatre Cast, chatting with Blood Relations director Brian Dembkoski

Get to know some of the incredible actors working on Radium Girls: Joshua Benham, Gabi Homonoff, and Meredith Carver. New friends and old faces. Radium Girls - plays March 3-5th at the Arts Academy of New Hampshire. Tickets on-sale now at our website! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at h…

Want to get to know a bit more about the performers before you see the show? Then this is an episode for you! Artistic Director Dan Pelletier interviews lead performers Heidi Krantz and Brian Dembkoski about their incredible roles in our upcoming production of Radium Girls, which plays March 3-5th at the Arts Academy of New Hampshire. Tickets on-sa…

In our return episode, director Erin Downey discusses what they are looking for in the upcoming auditions for CZT's production of The Wolves. Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a Cue Zero…

We are less than a week away from Macbeth auditions and you haven't signed up yet? Listen to this and we will change your mind! Artistic Director Dan Pelletier talks about his vision for the piece and what he's looking for in his performers!

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Puffs director Christie Conticchio shares her immediate thoughts after her first time ever being behind the audition table as a director Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a Cue Zero memb…

Learn all about our spring production, Puffs, and why YOU should be a part of it! Artistic Director Dan Pelletier interviews Puffs director Christie Conticchio to give you insight into what she is looking for and how you can be a successful auditioner this January. Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the sce…

Title of the Podcast: Spring CUE 2022 Party! Keynotes and ShoutOuts Segments: Spring CUE 2022 - March 17-19, 2022 - Registrations are open https://cue.org/spring Be Interviewed on CUE Live Virtually/In-person The keynote line-up is: Amanda Sandavol (Thursday) Ken Shelton (Friday) Encourage to share on social media about Spring CUE Hotel Registratio…

It's time to kick of CZT in 3-D! An interview with Crystal, the director of Deadly, all about why YOU should audition! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this and more by becoming a Cue Zero member! Visit patreon…

Title of the Podcast: Fall CUE Reminders, Spring CUE 2022 Party! and ShoutOuts Segments: Fall CUE Recordings are available through Dec 31st. Just log into the attendee dashboard. Spring CUE 2022 - March 17-19, 2022 - Registrations and Session Proposals are OPEN! https://cue.org/spring Early Bird Pricing Ends Nov 30th Session Proposals end Nov 30th …

Segments: Fall CUE Virtual - Final Push https://cue.org/fall Be Interviewed on CUE Live Virtually Virtual Event The keynote line-up - JR Ginex-Orinion & Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard Sessions page is up Encourage to share on social media about Fall CUE Attendees Speakers Affiliates Affiliate Events - cue.org/events SGVCUE November 6, 2021 http://www.sgvc…

Podcast Episode #: 004 Title of the Podcast: FALL CUE Virtual and ShoutOuts Segments: Fall CUE Virtual Format https://cue.org/fall Meet the Authors/Podcasters (Open to All) https://cuelearns.org/podcasters https://cuelearns.org/authors CUE Booms! (Open to All) https://cuelearns.org/boom Be Interviewed on CUE Live Virtually Virtual Event New KeyNote…

Podcast Episode #: 003 Title of the Podcast: FALL CUE Hotels and More! Segments: Fall CUE Registration https://cue.org/fall Meet the Authors/Podcasters https://cuelearns.org/podcasters https://cuelearns.org/authors CUE Booms! https://cuelearns.org/boom Be Interviewed on CUE Live HYBRID Hybrid Event New KeyNote! JR Ginex-Orinion and Dr. Rachelle Rog…

Podcast Episode #: 002 Title of the Podcast: FALL CUE Submissions and More! Segments: Fall CUE Registration https://cue.org/fall Meet the Authors/Podcasters https://cuelearns.org/podcasters https://cuelearns.org/authors CUE Booms! https://cuelearns.org/boom Be Interviewed on CUE Live HYBRID Hybrid Event New KeyNote! JR Ginex-Orinion Recommended Hot…

CUECast: CUEmmunication 7/12-26. The CUE communication podcast for members to get the latest updates and news from CUE to YOU! Join Joe and Jason for a rapid-fire run-through of events, opportunities, and fun from CUE! Podcast Episode #: 001 Title of the Podcast: On the Road to Fall CUE Video Recording: https://youtu.be/zgBYpDorHao Segments: Fall C…

WE ARE BACK! After not producing for various reasons during the pandemic, the Cue Zero Theatre Cast returns with a great exploration of how to market your show in the modern age. Theatre Marketing Guru Kelli Loughlin chats with Artistic Director Dan Pelletier in our rebirth episode Check out Kelli's work @KMLHeadshots Need more Cue Zero in your lif…

Get a crash course in how a director's brain works as our Artistic Director Dan Pelletier hosts TheatreKapow's Matt Cahoon, UNH's David Kaye, and the southern New Hampshire community theatre legend Mike Wood in a roundtable discussion on directing. Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how …

In the second part of our series on creating an original musical, director and composer Marina Altshiller shares her process and what she learned while working on Dive In Production's Some Holiday. Host and Artistic Director Dan Pelletier gets Marina to open up regarding the challenges and rewards of the creation process, and the unique challenges …

Ever wonder just what it takes to write a musical? How different is it from developing a play or a film? On today's episode, Artistic Director Dan Pelletier chats with local writer and director Justin Scarelli regarding his process in creating his original musical, Some Holiday. About Justin: Justin’s previous work experience at Warner Bros. and th…

Artistic Director Dan Pelletier is joined by Beth Schwartz and Sarah Flagg discussing just exactly what a Board of Directors does for a theatrical organization, as well as what it is like serving as a board member. Learn more about just how the cogs of theatre keep the machine running! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and g…

Get insight into how to maintain a healthy lifestyle both on and off stage as host Dan Pelletier interviews Health, voice, and lifestyle coach Katie Gall. Katie Gall (Voice Teacher, Performer, & Health/Lifestyle Coach) moved back to the seacoast area after performing and teaching in NYC for the last 10 years. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’…

Learn all about what it's like to be a scenic designer as Artistic Director Dan Pelletier interviews scenic designer Justin LaHue. Justin Lahue is a scenic/properties designer, director, and interdisciplinary theatre artist based out of Boston, Massachusetts. Starting in the theatre as an actor and singer, he has performed with venues across New En…

Artistic Director Dan Pelletier talks all things music in theatre with two of New Hampshire's best young music directors: Tim Goss and Jake Hudgins! Need more Cue Zero in your life? Enjoy reading new works, and getting behind the scenes looks at how theatre works? Want your podcasts earlier, and ad-free? You can get all this an more by becoming a C…

In today's book review, Artistic Director Dan Pelletier gives some controversial opinions on Peter Brook's "The Empty Space" Support Cue Zero by becoming a member. Get sweet perks like early access and ad-free episodes of the Cue Zero Theatre Cast https://www.patreon.com/cztheatre

In today's extra long episode, Dan hosts a round table of four stage managers of various backgrounds and experiences. Join Monica Derr, Grady Savage, Beth Schwartz, and Kelli Loughlin as they share help spread the good word on why you should love and respect your stage manager.Join our membership program today to get your episodes early, ad-free, a…

In today's episode, Artistic Director Dan Pelletier chats the finer pieces of stage management, and gives a review of his favorite book on the subject! Join our membership program today to get your episodes early, ad-free, and mixed with some other great perks! https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=3710435&redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcztheatre.com%2Find…

Artistic Director Dan Pelletier talks about one of his favorite books on acting, and number one tool in starting approaching any scene - Actions: The Actors' Thesaurus by Marina Calderone and Maggie Lloyd-Williams Check out Dan's Fiverr page for his remote theatrical services: https://www.fiverr.com/danpelletier27…

Our first ever book review! Artistic Director Dan Pelletier gives his thoughts and opinions on his latest theatrical read: Staging Sex From Amazon - Staging Sex lays out a comprehensive, practical solution for staging intimacy, nudity, and sexual violence. This book takes theatre practitioners step-by-step through the best practices, tools, and tec…

On this week's edition of the podcast, we look at the stigma and stereotypes associated with the words "Community theatre" Get your podcast early and ad-free by joining our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/cztheatre

Get to know our Earnest leading men, Hugo and Shawyoun, in our latest "Get to know the cast" interview! Tickets for The Importance of Being Earnest on sale now! Want to individually support Cue Zero and get some cool perks (including early and ad free access to our podcast)? Become a member: https://www.patreon.com/cztheatre…

Here's our first "Get to know the cast" interview for season 2! Our actresses bringing Gwendolyn and Cecily to life talk about their love of Oscar Wilde, theatre, and all their background in the arts.Get your podcasts early and ad-free when you become a member! Check out cztheatre.com for more information.…

In today's episode of the Theatre Cast, Artistic Director Dan Pelletier has some fun breaking down Star Wars quotes that also make great acting tips. "Do or Do Not. There is no try" is only one of the many lessons a perform can take away from the great space epic. Also featured is a small sampling from our playwrights circle, giving you a taste of …

Artistic Director Dan Pelletier returns with a preview of coming attractions, discussing what has him excited for 2020! Want to individually support Cue Zero and get some cool perks? Become a member: https://www.patreon.com/cztheatre Your business want to support the arts (through a tax deductible donation)? Become a sponsor: https://fundraising.fr…

Season 2 of the Cue Zero Theatre Cast is coming soon! This is a little teaser that includes info about our big projects, and how you can help the revolution Become a sponsor: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/cue-zero-theatre-company Become a member: https://www.patreon.com/cztheatre

In the first of the Next To Normal "Get To Know" the cast series, Dan interviews the two youngest members of the cast, Mackenzie Goodwin and Zach Biron, who star as Natalie and Henry respectively. Learn about how they both got into theatre, what their ambitions are, and what it's been like in the first few weeks of rehearsal! Want to individually s…

In our first episode about a non-Cue Zero show, Dan and Jake discuss Little Shop of Horrors. Not only is this Dan's favorite musical, but Jake is currently playing the Dentist with Dive In Productions' show running through June 16th at the Hatbox Theatre! Support Cue Zero by becoming a member. Check out GoFundMe for purchasing a season long members…

In the 13th episode of our series, Dan, Marj, Tom, and Jake discuss the relationship between stage and screen as it relates to musicals. In a little all over the place discussion, topics include movies that become musicals, musicals that become movies, movies that become musicals that become musical movies, and so much more!Support Cue Zero by beco…

We are back from out hiatus to bring you more CZT goodness! Dan, Marj, and Tom discuss shows they could go the rest of their lives without seeing again, and Marjorie once again does her dramatic readings of Bad Broadway Fan Fiction! Support Cue Zero by becoming a member. Check out GoFundMe for purchasing a season long membership, or Patreon for a m…

In a monster super-sized episode, Dan, Tom, and Marjorie debate the first half of our opening round of our March Madness 2019 bracket, in which we have selected 32 shows that "need more love"/should be done more often in the regional and community theatre scene. Things get heated as our hosts become personally attached to some of the titles they ha…