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Lights Up 002 - Green Sound
LIGHTS UP!
09/14/20 • 54 min
Lights Up is a podcast produced by the Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga. Each week we will provide table readings of unpublished plays, along with an interview with the playwright and a weekly version of our one page play contest PROPPED.
The hosts for Lights Up are Dana Colagiovanni and Christy Gallo.
This week's play is John Patrick Bray's GREEN SOUND. The cast includes Kennedy Doan and Tris Haugh with stage directions read by Garry Lee Posey.
This week's winner of PROPPED is TORN PAJAMAS by Joel Sanchez-Avantes. Featuring New York City based actors performers Luis Mora and Juanita Castro-Ochoa. Honorable mentions were Peter Dakutis's ACTION FIGURES and Daniel DeRey's KNIGHT OF LOVE AND LOSS featuring Kashun Parks and Eric "Red" Wyatt. These two honorable mentions can be heard by subscribing to our Patreon page.
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BROKEN by James Mclindon
LIGHTS UP!
07/31/23 • 55 min
BROKEN by James McLindon
Be sure to visit his website or facebook!
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A: SJ Lester
B: Chase Parker
Directed by Joel Sancez-Avantes
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
Additional Audio:
Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5
Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5
Urban Art Commission - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight
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THE PROPHET by Rebecca Dzida
LIGHTS UP!
07/10/23 • 53 min
THE PROPHET by Rebecca Dzida (DC)
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Ty: Joseph Watts (GA)
Sophie: Charlene Hong-White (TN)
Directed by Garry Lee Posey
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
Additional Audio:
Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5
Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5
Historic Cragfont, Inc - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight
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WORDS TO THAT EFFECT by FJ Hartland
LIGHTS UP!
06/19/23 • 52 min
WORDS TO THAT EFFECT by F.J. Hartland (PA)
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Lavinia: Bronte Upshaw (NY)
Neeley/Cornelius: Scott Harrison (NY)
Directed by Joel Sanchez-Avantes
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
Additional Audio:
Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5
Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5
Museum Center at 5ive Points - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight
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BONUS - TIGHTROPE by Rob Smith
LIGHTS UP!
10/04/21 • 62 min
A young boy learns to handle the stresses of being a teenager, having an overbearing grandfather, a dying father and a mother doing her best to keep it together. A touching play about how our imagination is not only a source of comfort and escape, but also the way some learn to cope and learn.
Featuring:
Ellis Stephens, Libby Lindsey, Bruce Shaw
More About Rob Smith:
Wixsite- Rob Smith
Review of Rob's play DUST which premiered in Chicago. ETC consequently presented this play in the fall of 2018.
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BONUS - GRENADINE by Neil Wechsler
LIGHTS UP!
09/20/21 • 59 min
As part of it's bimonthly radio program, The ETC Digital Theatre Hour on WUTC 88.1 FM (an NPR affiliate station), The Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga presented Neil Wechsler's play GRENADINE. "GRENADINE is pure fun, it is fantastically delicious, engagingly imaginative and even pushes the button of your heart. While simple in story, it is massive in the message of not taking oneself or one's journey too seriously," mentions Garry Lee Posey (ETC's founder and executive artistic director)
The play follows a group of cohorts on a journey to find the long lost love of one of that group's life. It is a journey that introduces the group to a host of challenges and characters while challenging their connection to each other and their connection to the world. "The play ends with such a dramatic sensibility that you never see coming," mentions Posey.
The cast includes:
Gage Goza as PRISMATIC
Jacob Moore as SCONCE
Courtenay Cholovich as PYX
Christopher Hrozencik-Snyder as GROVE
Casey Keelen as FEMALE ENSEMBLE
Amir Andalib as MALE ENSEMBLE
Garry Lee Posey as MALE ENSEMBLE
More on Neil Wechsler:
Neil Wechsler's Website
Yale Books Unbound about Neil Wechsler's GRENADINE
Neil's Podcast The Online Theatre Development Collaborative
New Play Exchange - Neil Wechsler
Instagram - @wechlersprojects
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ALASKAN ASSASSINS by Harrison Young
LIGHTS UP!
06/12/23 • 63 min
ALASKAN ASSASSINS by Harrison Young (TN)
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Also mentioned in the interview is ONLINE FIGHTING by Harrison Young and be sure to check out Next Rung Productions)
Anderson: Kenya White (TN)
Detective Harrison: Sadie Collins (TN)
Detective Garrison: Savannah Talledo (PA)
Directed by Joel Sancez-Avantes
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
Additional Audio:
Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5
Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5
Knoxville History Project - Humanities TN Sharp Recipient Spotlight
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THREE SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT by John Mabey
LIGHTS UP!
06/05/23 • 60 min
THREE SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT by John Mabey (GA)
(join New Play Exchange and follow along, THREE SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT. Here's A COMPLICATED HOPE mentioned in John Mabey's interview)
Bonnie: Charlene Hong-White (TN)
Father Time: Scott Harrison (NY)
Cupid: SJ Lester (TN)
Directed by Joel Sanchez-Avantes
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
Additional Audio:
Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5
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HOLY HELL by Barbara Lindsay
LIGHTS UP!
09/05/22 • 57 min
HOLY HELL by Barbara Lindsay (WA)
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The Man: Daniel Meeks (CA)
The Woman: Sadie Collins (TN)
Directed by Garry Lee Posey
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
Additional Audio:
Stock Music provided by SoundPhenomenon, from Pond5
Stock Music provided by RickyValadez, from Pond5
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THE COFFIN MAKER by Mark Blankenship
LIGHTS UP!
03/17/25 • 58 min
In this episode of the Lights Up! podcast, Mark Blankenship shares his insights on creating immersive experiences, reflecting on the significance of movement in narrative influenced by his love of the Greek tragedy. The discussion highlights the evolving nature of theatre and the shared responsibility of storytellers and audiences in shaping demand for fresh perspectives.
Beyond his work as a playwright, Mark Blankenship is a seasoned arts journalist and editor. His contributions have appeared in esteemed publications such as The New York Times, Variety, and American Theatre. Mark's multifaceted career also includes roles as a dramaturg and filmmaker, underscoring his diverse impact on the arts community.
Play Starts (1:01)
Conversation with Mark (10:44)
Actors:
Tom Baxter: SJ Lester
Wick Wallace: Joel Sanchez-Avantes
Greg Hughes: Caleb Sexton
Directed by Garry Lee Posey
Soundscape by Eric "Red" Wyatt
Links to follow Mark:
Website: markgblankenship.com/bylines
Twitter/Instagram: @IAmBlankenship
Bluesky: markblankenship.bsky.social
Substack: lostsongs.substack.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-blankenship-0118776/
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How many episodes does LIGHTS UP! have?
LIGHTS UP! currently has 63 episodes available.
What topics does LIGHTS UP! cover?
The podcast is about Writing, Podcasts, Playwriting, Arts, Theatre and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on LIGHTS UP!?
The episode title 'BROKEN by James Mclindon' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on LIGHTS UP!?
The average episode length on LIGHTS UP! is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of LIGHTS UP! released?
Episodes of LIGHTS UP! are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of LIGHTS UP!?
The first episode of LIGHTS UP! was released on Sep 5, 2020.
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