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Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela

Take your seat for Curtain Call —the podcast where local theatre meets the professional stage! Each week, host Tom Candela brings you engaging, in-depth interviews with the artists, directors, and creators shaping our local community theatres, alongside special guests from New York City and beyond. From hometown stages to Broadway lights, we uncover the stories, struggles, and triumphs behind the curtain. Between the conversations, enjoy handpicked Broadway show tunes that bring the magic of musical

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65:01

A Trojan Woman

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2026/01/09

This week on Curtain Call, Tom sits down with performer Drita Kabashi and director Meghan Finn to talk about A Trojan Woman — a one-woman theatrical adaptation of Euripides’ The Trojan Women, often considered the first anti-war play in Western theatre. Drita Kabashi carries the entire production in this one woman show, stepping into ten different characters under the direction of Meghan Finn, Artistic Director of The Tank. Together, they share how this ancient story continues to feel

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47:45

A Holiday Year-In-Review

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2026/01/02

This special Holiday Best-Of edition of Curtain Call brings together some of the most inspiring voices and moments from recent seasons. Tom looks back to some of his favorite episodes, celebrating the artists, storytellers, and creative visionaries who are shaping our region’s theatre and arts community. From bold innovators and cultural advocates to devoted champions of local storytelling, this episode offers a rich tapestry of conversation, creativity, and connection. It’s a heartfelt

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67:37

Bond Street Theatre

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/12/19

This week on Curtain Call, Tom welcomes Joanna Sherman and Michael McGuigan of Bond Street Theatre, an internationally recognized company dedicated to promoting peace, human rights, and mutual understanding through the arts. Founded in 1976, Bond Street Theatre has brought theatre-based programming into refugee camps, post-conflict regions, prisons, schools, and communities rebuilding after trauma in more than forty countries worldwide. In this in-depth conversation, Sherman and McGuigan

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64:35

Catherine Montesi

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/12/05

On this week’s episode of Curtain Call, Tom sits down with Catherine Montesi, a theatre maker, journalist, and arts advocate whose work spans accessible performance, community storytelling, and public service. Catherine shares her experiences as an ensemble member with Bluelaces Theater Company, where she helps create multi-sensory productions designed for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. She also discusses her time with Story Pirates, her commitment to accessible

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64:25

The American Soldier

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/11/28

This week on Curtain Call, Tom Candela sits down with actor and playwright Douglas Taurel, the creator of the acclaimed one-man show The American Soldier. In this moving episode, Tom and Douglas explore the real wartime letters and unforgettable characters that bring to life the sacrifices of veterans and the families who love them.This is theatre that changes people—opening conversations and shining a light on the invisible wounds of war.

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69:39

Ten Times I Should Have Known I Was Autistic

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/11/21

On this week’s Curtain Call, host Tom Candela sits down with multi-talented writer, actor, and composer Keith Varney, whose new one-man play Ten Times I Should Have Known I Was Autistic is premiered at the United Solo Theatre Festival. Through humor, honesty, and deeply personal storytelling, Keith retraces ten overlooked moments from his life that suddenly snap into focus through the lens of a late-in-life autism diagnosis. Together, Tom and Keith explore the emotional clarity that comes

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70:10

Vape! The Grease Parody

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/11/14

This week on Curtain Call, host Tom Candela sits down with three of the creative minds behind one of Off-Broadway’s most talked-about new musicals — Vape! The Grease Parody. Joining the conversation are writer Catie Hogan, director Jack Plotnick, and lyricist and additional book writer Danny Salles, who share the story of how this high-energy spoof of Grease battled legal hurdles, embraced satire, and found its way to the New York stage. With humor as sharp as its social commentary and a

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64:19

Lucy Joseph Returns

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/11/07

This week on Curtain Call, host Tom Candela welcomes writer and director Mimi McGurl, actor Jess Beveridge, and musician Douglas Rogers, the creative team behind Lucy Joseph—the acclaimed original performance from Farm Arts Collective, returning by popular demand after a sold-out summer run. The piece tells the story of Lucy Ann Joseph Israel Lobdell, a 19th-century gender non-conforming pioneer whose remarkable life speaks directly to today’s ongoing conversations about identity and

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70:45

REUNIONS

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/10/31

This week on Curtain Call, host Tom Candela welcomes back his longtime friend and celebrated theatre artist Gabriel Barre, whose latest directorial project, the brand-new Off-Broadway musical REUNIONS, opens at City Center Stage II on November the 2nd. Tom and Gabe also look back on an extraordinary career that has taken Gabe from Barnum, to Starmites, Forever Plaid, Amazing Grace, The Wild Party, and beyond. Join them for stories, laughter, and a celebration of artistry, collaboration,

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67:07

Magic City Opera

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/10/24

This week on Curtain Call, Tom spotlights a dynamic duo whose love story began center stage. Opera soprano and arts consultant Rebekah Diaz and celebrated baritone Graham Fandrei first met performing in La Bohème and went on to tour South Florida with concerts that blended classical and musical theatre favorites. Together they founded Magic City Opera, a company built on the belief that opera should be vibrant, social, and accessible to all—pairing short, experiential performances with

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71:27

Frank Marquette

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/10/17

Step into a world of intrigue, laughter, and theatrical suspense as host Tom Candela sits down with Frank Marquette, the creative mind behind Murder Café and Theatre on the Road. What began as one actor’s leap of faith into the world of dinner theatre has become a 27-year journey filled with family, creativity, and countless unforgettable performances. Hear all about Frank's incredible evolution — from his humble beginnings to his newly published memoir, The True Story of Murder Café.

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60:09

The Resident Acting Company's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/10/10

This week on Curtain Call, Tom sits down with veteran actor, playwright, and director Austin Pendleton, along with Bradford Cover, Artistic Director of The Resident Acting Company (RAC), to explore their imaginative new production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In this inventive staging, RAC’s ensemble of seasoned actors turns Shakespeare’s classic upside down — reimagining the play through the eyes of the “rude mechanicals,” the bumbling amateur players whose theatrical

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64:10

River Rep Theatre's New Season

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/10/03

This week on Curtain Call, host Tom sits down with Arthur Aulisi of River Rep Theatre for an in-depth conversation about the company’s exciting season. From the dazzling, over-the-top magic of The NeverEnding Story — praised by critic Jonathan Charles Fox as “an extremely ambitious magical treat not to be missed” — to the thoughtful programming of River Rep Junior, Arthur shares how River Rep is building a legacy of imaginative, community-driven theatre. Together, they explore the artistry

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58:09

And Then We Were No More

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/09/26

This week on Curtain Call, host Tom Candela sits down with acclaimed actress Elizabeth Marvel (House of Cards, Homeland, The Dropout) and director Mark Wing-Davey to discuss the powerful new Off-Broadway production of Tim Blake Nelson’s And Then We Were No More. Recently named by The New York Times as one of the “13 New Plays to See,” the show confronts issues of politics, inequity, and the fragility of democracy — themes that feel especially urgent in today’s divided world.In this

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79:51

Hirschfeld’s Sondheim by David Leopold

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/09/19

This week Curtain Call, celebrates the artistry and enduring legacy of two Broadway icons — Stephen Sondheim and Al Hirschfeld. Joining Tom is David Leopold, Creative Director of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation and author of the new book Hirschfeld’s Sondheim, a stunning collection of more than 50 drawings capturing the magic of Sondheim’s musicals from West Side Story to Sweeney Todd and beyond. Leopold shares stories from his decades-long work with Hirschfeld, insights into the upcoming

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64:08

Relative Stranger

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/09/12

This week on Curtain Call, Tom sits down with comedian, writer, and actress Chanel Ali, who makes her Off-Broadway debut with her powerful and hilarious one-woman show Relative Stranger.Chanel’s comedy has taken her from MTV’s Girl Code to Netflix’s Dash & Lily, Comedy Central’s Taking the Stage, and the international spotlight of the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Named one of Deadline’s 15 Comedians to Watch in 2025, she now brings her boldest and most

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64:23

Lady Patriot with Ted Lange & Jill Whelan

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/09/05

Step aboard for this special episode of Curtain Call, where Tom speaks with two of the beloved stars from The Love Boat. Ted Lange, celebrated actor, playwright, and director, shares the story behind his powerful play Lady Patriot, a work that uncovers hidden voices and overlooked figures in America’s past, and Jill Whelan, one of the featured performers in Lady Patriot, whose career spans Broadway, television, film, and concert stages.Together, Ted and Jill reflect on the impact of

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52:53

Douglas Carter Beane

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/08/29

This week on Curtain Call, host Tom sits down with acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Douglas Carter Beane for an in-depth conversation about his latest work, Finding Dorothy Parker. Known for his razor-sharp wit and clever storytelling, Beane has dazzled Broadway audiences with hits like Xanadu, Sister Act, and The Little Dog Laughed.Beane also reflects on his own celebrated career, offering insights into the craft of writing for the theatre. It’s a smart, funny, and heartfelt

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74:19

Clown Daddy

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/08/22

This week on Curtain Call, Tom Candela sits down with Ellie J—known onstage as Clown Daddy—for a spirited dive into clowning as a true art form. From physicality and comic timing to vulnerability and catharsis, Ellie shares how laughter becomes a doorway to something deeper. We talk persona vs. performer, her solo spin on Shakespeare, and the next chapter as she prepares for a West Coast move.Plus, in The Roving Thespian, Tom heads to Narrowsburg, NY, for Catskill Public Theatre’s Woodstock

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47:19

The Center for Discovery

Radio Catskill - Curtain Call with Tom Candela ·

2025/08/15

On this episode of Curtain Call, host Tom Candela sits down with Conio Loretto of The Center for Discovery to explore how inclusive theatre empowers creativity, communication, and confidence for students with complex developmental and medical needs. From the Integrated Arts Department’s “Right to Move” philosophy to the launch of the new Performing Arts Academy, Tom and Conio dig into how music, dance, and drama become tools for learning—and for building community.The episode also features

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