Jen Stephenson is currently performing in her very own solo show entitled Big Fat Mess of a Lady. In this original piece Jen takes the audience through her very personal, life experiences and hardships. Don't forget your mask for this one... but if you do, not to worry, one will be provided. Tix and Info at theboxabq.comCOMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host - James CadyMusic - Joshua Van Wettering

Director Susan Erickson stops by to tell us all about Hillary and Clinton by Lucas Hnath. Stepping into an alternate reality where the characters are the same but the story is far from it. Hillary and Clinton is proudly presented by the Vortex Theatre and stars a number of local favorites.Tickets and info at vortexabq.orgCOMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host - James CadyMusic - Joshua Van Wettering

The latest original works being presented at the Vortex Theatre is John Dayton Cerna's The Art of Raising Anything. John introduces us to this play, tells us about past works, his process and the career that has brought him to this point in his life.Tickets and info at vortexabq.orgCOMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host - James CadyMusic - Joshua Van Wettering

Devon Frieder is a multi-faceted performer, producer and director. She is, once again, bringing her talents to the ABQ with her latest production of Something Rotten over at Albuquerque Little Theatre. Raised in Santa Fe and coming to us via New York City this will definitely be a show everyone will enjoy. Ticket and info at albuquerquelittletheatre.orgCOMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host - James CadyMusic - Joshua Van Wettering

The Mountaintop, by Katori Hall, is the latest production at The Adobe Theatre. Director Jenelle Baptiste fills us in on this powerful and partly fictional account of Dr. Martin Luther King's final night. Tickets and info for this show can be found at adobetheater.orgCOMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host - James CadyMusic - Joshua Van Wettering

David Jones has had a profound impact on the stages of the ABQ. David has done so much; a UNM professor who founded The Vortex Theatre, conceived the idea of what is now the NM Shakespeare festival and has directed at most theatre's in the ABQ that have come and gone. We all owe him a debt of gratitude for his accomplishments in and his contribution to the art of storytelling. On behalf of ABQ Stages- thank you David!COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host by James CadyMusic by Joshua Van Wettering

Ray is a life-long actor and the one who conceived the idea for the Albuquerque Theatre Guild. ATG is only one of the many things that Ray has done to promote the arts and theatre around the world.  We are very fortunate to have had him in this great city for live theatre.COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host by James CadyMusic by Joshua Van Wettering

The Vortex presents Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon's The Wickham's: Christmas at Pemberly. Directed by Leslee Richards this show is in conjunction with The Adobe Theatre's Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly by the same authors. Leslee also takes the time to fill us in on the new Vortex season.More information at vortexabq.orgCOMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host by James CadyMusic by Joshua Van Wettering

On this episode Joe Feldman fill us in on West End Productions new show Love and  Information by Beth Kander. Joe gives us a peek into a play unlike anything he has directed before and the surprises it has brought him and the cast. More information and love at westendproduction.orgCOMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host by James CadyMusic by Joshua Van Wettering

The Vortex's latest production of Hazardous Materials by Beth Kander is being directed by the sister team Lauren and Taylor Trujillo. Lauren and Taylor give us some insight on the play and background on how they came to the ABQ. Tix and info at vortexabq.org.COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host by James CadyMusic by Joshua Van Wettering

Zane Ivey and Brian Wise, relatively new contributors to ABQ theatre, are kind enough to introduce us to Albuquerque Little Theatre's forthcoming production of a revamped Lerner and Loewes' Camelot! This new version, directed by Henry Avery, is sure to keep ABQ audiences entertained! Tix and info at albuquerquelittletheatre.org.COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!More info from the ABQ Theatre Guild @ abqtheatre.orgHosted, Produced and Engineered by Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host by James CadyMusic by Joshua Van Wettering

Actors' Studio 66 is producing Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph at The Black Cat Cultural Center. Director Stephanie Grillo is tasked with steering this ship and she tells how she and her two-person cast have weathered this white squall of a script. Stephanie, a UNM grad, also teaches at UNM and CNM. Tix and Info at actorsstudio66.orgMore ABQ Theatre news and info at abqtheatre.orgCOMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!!Host and Producer: Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host: James CadyMusic by: Joshua Van Wettering

Cheri Costales is the owner of Elite Dance and Theatre in Albuquerque. She produces and directs her own original works that incorporate dance and theatre out of the Elite Dance School. In this episode, Cheri tells us about how this labor of love began and how her ambitions, as well as others, have helped that vision to grow.COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!!!More info from and about ATG: abqtheatre.orgElite website: elitedancetheatre.comHere is a link to Elite's latest promo video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUKdX3WT1oEHost and Producer: Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host: Jim CadyMusic: Joshua Van Wettering (find him on Spotify)

Nancy Sellin stops by to fill us in on Tom Firth's Calendar Girls. Nancy is directing this show at The Adobe Theatre. As The Adobe's president she also gives us and exclusive on the next season!! Tickets and info at adobetheater.orgMore info about ABQ Theater  Guild at abqtheater.orgCOMING ATTRACTOINS and CASTING CORNERProducer and Host - Matthew Van WetteringCo-Host - James CadyMusic by Joshua Van Wettering

The Vortex presents Constellations by Nick Payne and directed by Levi Gore. Levi shares his fascination and history with this play and his history in the theatre. Info and tickets at vortexabq.orgMore info from the ATG at abqtheatre.orgProducer and Host- Matthew Van WetteringCo-host: James CadyMusic: Joshua Van Wettering

In her second, nonconsecutive term as ATG's president Vicki Singer is leading the charge to promote and increase involvement with ABQ theatres. Vicki tells about the many programs that ATG offer's to the public and the theatres. For more information please log onto abqtheatre.org!COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!!Like us on facebook or email us at abqstagespodcast@gmail.com!!Music by Joshua Van Wettering

The Vortex present Hurricane Diane (Obie Award) by Madeleine George and directed by Bridget S. Dunne. Bridget shares what it is about this play and this group of actors that she loves so much. This award winning, contemporary play is sure to delight and enlighten. More info at vortexabq.orgMusic by Joshua Van Wettering

Gloria Goodman tells us the goods about Adobe's latest production of Marry Me a Little with music by Steven Sondheim and created by Craig Lucas and Norman Rene. This musical review is composed entirely of songs by Sondheim and plays without a single piece of dialogue. Tickets and info at adobetheater.orgCOMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNERMusic by Joshua Van Wettering

The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival has become a staple of ABQ theatre. Artistic Director Micah Linford tells us about how it got started, what's happening now and where it's headed in the future. This year they present A Mid-Summer Night's Dream directed by Julia Thudium and The Comedy of Errors directed by Paul Ford. More info @ newmexicoshakespearefest.org COMING ATTRACTIONS and CASTING CORNER!!Music by Joshua Van Wettering

The Black Cat Cultural Center and Actors' Studio 66 presents Gloria by Branden Jacob Jenkins directed by Dodie Montgomery. Dodie gives the run-down on this highly acclaimed play and tells us about her journey in the theatre.CASTING CORNER and COMING ATTRACTIONS!!Music by Joshua Van Wettering