Episodes
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Gigi Guizado and Costumer Cat Dixon for a post-mortem chat about their 11th season opener - Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias! They talk about bees and trees and the warm feelings that accompany humor.
Quick side note: In this episode, Joe's geographic ignorance is in full display!
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by The Great Brandini - Company Manager Brandi Blackman for a play-by-play preview of their upcoming season!
Quick side note: Contrary to appearances, Joe really HAS read all of these plays...
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by The Pavilion playwright Craig Wright! They chat about bad ideas, Ouija boards, Susan of Kansas and happy endings.
Quick side note: Representatives of the estates of Thornton Wilder, Eugene O'Neill or Landlord Wilson should contact Craig directly.
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by actor Annette Houlihan Verdolino to talk about APF's production of Brian Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa. They chat about partnership, sisterhood, and the things that aren't said.
Fun side note: Ann-Marie Pereth does double-duty this week as the play's choreographer!
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by director Tracey Corea and actors Jackie Lakoudis and Nich Witham to talk about APF's staged reading of Lauren Gunderson's Exit, Pursued by a Bear. They chat about epiphany, stereotypes, and the challenging nature of revenge comedy.
Fun side note: Ann-Marie's invented word of the week: "remarkability."
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this special episode of Behind the Buzz, APF Dramaturg Leah Flowers talks with geologist Ginger Summerville about their current production, Alistair McDowall's X and it's connection with global climate change. They discuss the science, the fiction, and what you can do to get involved.
Our first "Joe-free" episode!
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Jake Staley and actors Breon Janay and Nicole Unger to talk about APF's production of Alistair McDowall's X. They discuss sci-fi of the past, the master of the future, and excitement that comes with a little theatrical confusion.
Fun side note: McDowall's play was originally titled "Twitter"! That's a lie.
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Jason Nious and Actor Sabrina Cofield to talk about APF's staged reading of Dominque Morisseau's Pipeline.They discuss rhythm, discovery, and thrill of theatrical risk.
Fun side note: the mystery of the missing episode is finally revealed!
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by dramaturg Leah Flowers to talk about the research that goes into producing historically accurate plays. They chat about the importance of creating an honest culture, the challenge of discovering the right definitions, and the art of fudging the facts.
Fun side note: pay attention as Joe, the son of 2 English teachers, confuses prepositions for articles!
Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, al rights reserved.
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan, Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth, and APF Company Manager Brandi Blackman, talk about the upcoming season, our 10th! They chat about the impetus of script choice, the marriage of text to director, and the excitement of facing year 10.
Fun side note: In this episode, we are gifted the good wishes and recollections from APF fans, fellows and friends! But don't tell A-M; it's a surprise!
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Audrey Cefaly, author of Alabaster, APF's final show of the season! They chat about intention, definition and the wisdom of goats.
Fun side note: in this conversation, Ann-Marie and Joe discover the final piece to their 2023-24 Season!
Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved.
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about the company's recent production of August Wilson's The Plano Lesson with actors Jamie Maurice Clay and visiting guest artist "Ranney."
They chat about heritage, legacy, and the nature of "epic" theatre. Fun side note: apparently Joe has fallen in love with the phrase "spoiler alert!"
Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved.
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about Octavio Solis' "Lydia" with director Gigi Guizado and actors Jose Anthony and Daniela Azul Lopez! They discuss heritage, vision and poetry of magical realism. Fun side note: La lectura se realizara en la biblioteca.
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzzz, producing director Joe Kucan and artistic director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about Tim Crouch's "An Oak Tree" with the playwright himself! They discuss storytelling, technology, and their love for audiences.
Fun side note: There are 15 performers who CAN ABSOLUTELY NOT LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST UNTIL AFTER THEIR CURTAIN CALL!
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, producing director Joe Kucan and artistic director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about Alistair McDowell's Brilliant Adventures with director Jake Staley and actor Ryan Ruckman. They discuss specificity, complexity, and the allure of science fiction. Fun side quest: an inside joke is explained!
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Let's Talk About Three Days of Rain. Season 3 - Episode 2: 2 as 1.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about their production of Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain with actor Betsy Norton and her understudy Jackie Lakoudis. They discuss the job of the understudy, the job of the storyteller and the job of the audience. Fun side quest: count the number if times Joe uses the word "literally"!
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Let's Talk About Keely and Du. Season 3 - Episode 1: Having a Conversation in a Peaceful Way.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about their staged reading of Jane Martin's Keely and Du with director Adrienne Showker. They discuss acts of love, acts of cruelty and the value in being uncomfortable.
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A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about their staged reading of Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning with cast members Nick Huff and Lisa Mandel. They discuss white folk, the residue of debate and the occasional contradiction of inclusion. BONUS 2021/22 Season review with A-M and Joe!
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Let's Talk About Things I Know to Be True. Season 2 - Episode 6: the Physicality of Emotion.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about their production of Andrew Bovell's Things I Know to Be True with cast members Karen McKenney and Jake Staley. They discuss the reality of catharsis, the nature of theatricality and the profound depth of one family's love for each other.
Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company in association with Giantleap Industries. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved.
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Let's Talk About Stop Kiss. Season 2 - Episode 5: On Behalf of the Whole Community.
A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about Diana Son's Stop Kiss with director Kimberly Mellon and actors Adriana Chavez and Gabrielle Silveroli. A frank and illuminating conversation about the thrill of romance, the necessity of inclusion and the transformative power of storytelling.
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