Host Alan Fessenden talks with two long time friends "ranney" aka Chocolate Gandalf, and Jason Scott Quinn.
"ranney shares stories of working with legendary actor Anthony Chisholm, showing up unprepared and stepping in last minute to play Troy in August Wilson's Fences at Shakespeare and Company*.
And Jason talks about the dream of 'making it in NYC' parking tickets and facing life's challenges as a parent.
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Follow Alan on IG @AlanFessenden or at Alanfessenden.com Follow "ranney" itsranney.com Instagram @ChocolateGandalf "ranney" has five decades as a multi-disciplinarian. He is an award-winning actor, headlining comedian, professional choreographer-director, prolific writer, musician, singer and visual artist. Last seen as Troy in the 2023 Shakespeare and Company production of August Wilson’s Fences in the Berkshires, he was also in the award winning Bomb-itty of Errors quintet that was on the London’s West End in 2003. Once nominated Best International Slam Poet by London’s Farrago Poetry Group, “ranney” was the premier comedian at Laff Tuesdays, the professional comedy club at the Apollo Theater in Harlem in the earl 1990s. He has headlined across the globe and has shared billing with Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock, and Paul Mooney. “ranney” has mounted ten one man shows. Follow Jason @jasonscottquinnstagram/ Jason Scott Quinn is a professional actor, improviser, empowerment speaker, educator, consultant, and coach. He can regularly be seen performing comedy with The Armory and with CSz-NYC. Jason will be appearing in Playful Substance's production of Canary, opening in January at The Chain. For bookings or to schedule a coaching session, email activatorimprov@gmail.com Special Thanks to Podcast Trainer Cydne for being a decisive part of the TJKT team. Email us at TheyJustKeepTalking@gmail.com *Congratulations to "ranney" and the cast and crew of Fences on their recent Berkie Award for Outstanding Production of a PlayPopular Podcasts
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