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Maurer Productions OnStage

Backstage Pass provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at community theatre in Central New Jersey. Hosts John and Dan Maurer will bring you interviews with actors, directors, musicians and others actively working in the CNJ theater community. Look for discussions about upcoming productions, how to get started in community theater, the NJACT Perry Awards, and much more.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Backstage Pass episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Backstage Pass for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Backstage Pass episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Talking About Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical

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08/29/09 • 12 min

This podcast features a disussion with the production team of Cheng/Ferrara's Jekyll and Hyde being staged at the Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor, NJ. Our guests include Director Frank Ferrara, Musical Director Nick Cheng, technical director Judi Parish and actor Meera Mohan, who plays Lucy.

Talking About The Musical of Musicals (The Musical)

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07/26/09 • 12 min

This podcast features a light hearted talk about The Musical of Musicals (the Musical), a parody of musical styles being produced by the Pennington Players at the Kelsey theatre in West Windsor, NJ. Our guests include Director Kyrus Westcott, Stage Manager John Boccanfuso, Musical Director Wayne Irons, Choreographer Talia Shumsonk, and from the cast Dave Destro, Rache Tovar, Katie Sheffer-Vicari and Andrew Young.

Talking About Assassins

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07/01/09 • 24 min

This podcast features a talk about the musical Assassins, being produced by Cheng/Ferrara Productions at the Kelsey theatre in West Windsor NJ. Our guests include Director Frank Ferrara, Technical Director Judi Parrish, Kyrus Westcott who plays the Balladeer, John Zimmerman who plays Charles Julius Guiteau, Jennifer Devenio who plays Sara Jane Moore and Andrew Young who plays the Proprietor.

Talking About Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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06/30/09 • 15 min

This podcast features a talk about the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat being produced by Yardley Players at the Kelsey theatre in West Windsor NJ. Our guests include Director Marge Swider, Walter Smyth who Plays Potiphar, Musical Director and Narrator Laurie Gougher, and Rob Gougher, who plays Simeon.

Talking About The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told

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04/18/09 • 12 min

This podcast features a talk about the play The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, being produced as part of the 7th Annual James Tolin Memorial Fund's annual Fundraising event, at the Kelsey theatre in West Windsor NJ. Our guests include Director Brian Bara, Producer Tracy Antozzeski and cast members Damian Geata, Maddie Patrick and Kathy Garofano.

Talking About Sweeny Todd

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04/14/09 • 12 min

This podcast features a talk about Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, being produced by Pierrot Productions at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College. Our guests include Director Peter Labriola, Vocal Director Pat Masterson and actors Patrick Andrae as Sweeney Todd and Debbie Schrager as Nellie Lovett.

Talking About High School Musical

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04/13/09 • 14 min

This podcast features a talk about Cheng/Ferrara Productions' presentation of High School Musical, being staged at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College. Our guests include Director Frank Ferrara, Vocal Director Shannon Ferrara, Choreographer Jillian Potash and Actor Kyrus Westcott.

Talking About The Wiz

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02/23/09 • 22 min

This podcast features a talk about the Pennington Players' Production of The Wiz being produced at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College. Our guests include the Pennington Players President and Producer Judi Parrish, director Kyrus Westcott and Sasha Alexandria who plays Dorothy.

Talking About The Sunshine Boys

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02/18/09 • 14 min

This podcast features a talk about Pierrot Productions' presentation of The Sunshine Boys being produced at the Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College. Our guests include the director Ruth Markoe and actors Paul Saunders who plays Willy Clark and Charlie Leeder who plays Al Lewis.

Talking About Hollywood Arms

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08/30/09 • 33 min

In this podcast we talk with the cast of Hollywood Arms, produced by Maurer Productions OnStage at the Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor, NJ. Host John Maurer talks with the director and the cast about the creative challenges of bringing Carol Burnett's childhood to the stage. Guests include Director Dan Maurer and actors Leta Gilbert as Louise, Laurie Hardy as Nanny, Nicole Spadafino as Older Helen, and Kirsten Pasewaldt as Young Helen.

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How many episodes does Backstage Pass have?

Backstage Pass currently has 26 episodes available.

What topics does Backstage Pass cover?

The podcast is about Acting, Performance, Theater, Podcasts, Shows, Arts, Theatre and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Backstage Pass?

The episode title 'Talking About Jekyll and Hyde, the Musical' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Backstage Pass?

The average episode length on Backstage Pass is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Backstage Pass released?

Episodes of Backstage Pass are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Backstage Pass?

The first episode of Backstage Pass was released on Sep 6, 2008.

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