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PODCAST

Behind the Buzz!

A Public Fit Theatre Company

A Public Fit Theatre Company presents,Behind the Buzz, a podcastexploring the behind-the-scenes processes that led up to the production of your favoriteAPF shows.Featuring honest interviews and stories from theatre designers, performers, and even the occasional surprise guest, Behind the Buzzpulls back the curtain on the fascinating process of making live theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada - the entertainment capital of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:02

Let's Talk About Ironbound - Season 6 Episode 2 -...

Behind the Buzz! ·

2025/09/22

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 is joined by Jake Staley and Jose Anthony - the director and one of the actors performing in the opening play of our season 2025-26 season - Martina Majoc's Ironbound! They talk about risk, conflict, and the Big "What Ifs."Side note: the unceasing barking in the background is Enzo, a Corgi with anger issues. Thank you for your patience.Behind

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51:44

Let's Talk About APF's 'tweener Year. Season 6 -...

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2025/08/07

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 Breon Jenay, Jake Staley and Nicole Unger - 3 directors helming this season! They hope you're as excited as they are at what APF has planned this year!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2025, all rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:08:15

Let's Talk About The Cold Buffet. Season 5 - Episode...

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2025/06/25

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 Andrew Calvert and Playwright Elijah Young to talk about the North American premiere of Elijah's hysterical play, The Cold Buffet. They talk about carpets, drag queens and the familiarity of Chandler Bing.Important biographical addendum: in 2017, Elijah was named Sandwich Artist of

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54:40

Let's Talk About the Fallout Fringe Festival. Season...

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2025/05/21

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 Producers Jake Staley and Breon Jenay to chat about the creation of the upcoming Las Vegas Fallout Fringe Festival. They talk about acts, venues and the challenge of creating something from the ground up.Quick side note: the Festival will feature APF's final Outburst of the season!Behind the

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51:31

Let's Talk About References to Salvador Dali Make Me...

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2025/04/14

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 actors Amanda Guardado and Aurora Watts-Esquibel to chat about their work on Jose Rivera's References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot, APF's final mainstage production of the season. They talk about the desert, the dreamscape and the importance of representation.Quick reminder: "penultimate"

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49:53

Let's Talk About NSFW. Season 5 - Episode 6:...

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2025/03/21

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 Nicole Unger and Actor Christine Uyeno to chat about their work on Lucy Kirkwood's NSFW, APF's third staged reading of the season. They talk about universality of sexism, the thrill of the debut and the marketing of humanity.Quick side note: We won't make a habit of leaving Joe on

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57:32

Let's Talk About True West. Season 5 - Episode 5:...

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2025/02/26

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 Ryan Ruckman and Director Jake Staley to chat about their work on Sam Shepard's True West, APF's second MainStage show of the season. They talk about the nature of the desert, the allure of the classics, and the challenge of destruction.Quick PSA: Don't let your dog run with

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51:23

Let's Talk about Silent Sky. Season 5 - Episode 4:...

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2025/02/12

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 actors Christopher Brown and April Sauline for a post-mortem chat about their 2nd staged reading of the season - Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson! They talk about astronomy, heaven, and The New Zoo Revue.Quick side note: Joe is aware of his incessant pausing. He's promised to work on it.Behind

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56:08

Let's talk about The Minutes. Season 5 - Episode 3:...

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2024/11/28

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 actors Timothy Cummings and Jenny Fox for a post-mortem chat about their 11th season mainstage opener - The Minutes by Tracy Letts! They talk about the power of ensemble, the joy of rehearsal, and the attraction of too difficult conversations.Quick side note: "Stentorian" means "loud and

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1:02:25

Let's Talk About Native Gardens. Season 5 - Episode...

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2024/10/14

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

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53:31

Let's Talk About APF's 11th Year. Season 5 Episode 1...

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2024/08/19

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...Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved

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55:31

Let's Talk About The Pavilion. Season 4 - Episode 7:...

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2024/06/25

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.Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit

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53:43

Let's Talk About Dancing at Lughnasa. Season 4 -...

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2024/04/16

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!Behind the Buzz is a production

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1:13:38

Let's Talk About Exit, Pursued by a Bear. Season 4...

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2024/03/27

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:

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37:25

Let's Talk About the Earth. Season 4 - Episode X:...

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2024/02/12

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!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights

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55:40

Let's talk about X. Season 4 - Episode 4: Somewhere...

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2024/01/30

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

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56:39

Let's Talk About Pipeline - Season 4 - Episode 3: A...

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2024/01/16

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!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public

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52:32

Let's Talk About Indecent. Season 4 Episode 2....

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2023/10/19

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

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1:02:56

Let's Talk About A Public Fit. And Now We are Ten.

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2023/08/29

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

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1:01:26

Let's Talk About Alabaster

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2023/06/14

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

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