DAG presents: Curtain Call

DAG presents: Curtain Call

Curtain Call is a tell-all behind the scenes look into the lives of performers and backstage talent alike at the Downriver Actors Guild located in Wyandotte, Michigan. Join host Benjamin Apostle as he pulls the curtain back on some of downriver's most talented individuals.

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March 28, 2021 20 mins

DAG is changing and The Curtain Call is changing with it! Listen as host Benjamin Apostle unveils the exciting new chapter for The Curtain Call!

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In this episode the Downriver Actors Guild announces some exciting news! We are developing a performing arts center and moving! Listen to host Benjamin Apostle get all the details from Artistic Director Debbie Aue, Director of Operations Joel Bias, and Executive Board President Jim Steele. Be sure to follow and subscribe to get all new episodes automatically!

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This week on Curtain Call we dive into a highly requested topic, ensembles! Ashley Blevins and Sam Ramirez join us as we discuss what makes a show special and spectacular. Our guests share their personal fails, wins, the best way to have a great ensemble, and how ensembles put the community into community theatre! Check out our newest episode wherever you stream podcasts. 


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In today’s episode host Benjamin Apostle and guests Sarah, Dylan and Nathan discuss a multitude of adaptations, including Book of Mormon, spicy butt holes a la cats the movie, and our queen Julie Andrews 👀🎙. Please tell us on social media what  you think would make a great stage or screen adaptation?! 

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January 31, 2021 34 mins

It's here!! Part 2 of the interview with Spencer Genrich and Sebastian Adams. Listen to the two discuss the issues facing the LGBTQ community in local theater and their suggestions for how to move forward.

Please listen, rate, and review!

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January 17, 2021 48 mins

In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle leads a discussion on an issue that plagues community theaters. Does community theater have a responsibility to include all members of the community interested in acting or to the quality of the performance? Thanks to guests Kyle Harwood and Kenny Konaszewski for their thoughts and contributions. Please listen and share your ideas on Facebook or Instagram. We would love to hear what...

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January 3, 2021 42 mins

Greetings and A Happy New Year to all our listeners! Yay 2021!

This week we have an amazing episode! Joining host Benjamin Apostle are fan favorite Spencer Genrich and newcomer Sebastian Adams. The two join Ben on a wonderfully enlightening and enriching discussion on LGBTQ+ issues, representation, and the effect on local theater roles and casting. Please listen, rate, and review. 

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October 30, 2020 33 mins

In episode 2 of season 2, host Benjamin Apostle discusses the idea of Broadway Villains with guests Kenny Konaszewski and Jesslyn Kostopoulos. Favorite villains, best villain song, the anti-hero, and more are  all discussed. Listen and then go on Facebook to tell us your favorite villain and song. 

For a first time ever on the Curtain Call, we had a remote guest. Jesslyn joined the Curtain Call via Zoom. Let us know how it...

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October 18, 2020 41 mins

We're Baaaaaaack!

Host Benjamin Apostle and Producer Bryan are back with your inside look behind the curtain of all the theaters in the downriver area. In our first episode back since the pandemic, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Chuck Bollman from The Downriver Actors Guild, Sydnee Corbin for Southgate Community Players & The Players Guild of Dearborn, and Daveaux Riggs & Nathan Kubik from Spotlight Stud...

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In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle sits down with ?????, wait huh, this can't be right. He sits down with Producer Bryan? The two share how the podcast got started and named, their "first time" stories, and generally try to keep everyone entertained during this quarantine process.

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March 14, 2020 26 mins

!!Special Edition!!

The theater management team of Joel Bias Director of Operations, Denny Connors Director of Development, and Debbie Aue Artistic Director all sit down with host Benjamin Apostle to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on The Downriver Actor's Guild. For more inormation please visit www.downriveractorsguild.net.

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March 10, 2020 35 mins

This week we are changing things up! We are releasing our first in a line of Spotlight Series showcasing other community theater groups in the southeastern Michigan area. First up, Inspire Theatre! Host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Inspire Theatre founder Len Fisher and Inspire veteran Jazzmin Sharara as they discuss what makes their theater group special.

For more information regarding Inspire Theatre, please visit www...

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February 25, 2020 27 mins

This week we change things up! Host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Ryan Crum, a professional bass player for local, regional, and touring musical theater. Currently, Ryan is the bass player for Spongebob: The Musical national tour. Ryan shares his experiences and stories from the road as well as providing insight on how to become a professional musician.

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February 11, 2020 54 mins

In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle takes a deep dive into the discussion of minoritized people and groups in community theater. Leading the discussion are our guests Amanda Chatila and Domingo Guzman. Both are active in multiple community theater groups in the southeastern Michigan and northern Ohio area and share their stories, experiences, and opinions.

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In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle sits down with 3 stage managers (Kristin Davis, Maria Vespa, and Valerie Compau) as they discuss what it takes to stage manage both community and professional theater. The three share the perils of working backstage and some of the things audiences never get to see. 

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In our 2020 return, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Ashley Blevins, Kayla Harwood, and Gerald Hymer to discuss the pervasive problem of male privilege in community theater. The three share their opinions, stories, and experience working with productions at the Downriver Actors Guild and beyond and how male actors are treated differently than female actors. 

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December 15, 2019 53 mins

In our last episode of 2019, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with the guys from Forever Plaid to discuss embarrassing moments on stage, gold stars, and of course their show. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear a live listen at their rehearsal. See you in 2020!

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December 8, 2019 44 mins

In this week's episode of Curtain Call, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with downriver directing royalty Paul Bruce and Debbie Aue. The two share stories about their current productions, how they got started in theater, and Debbie Aue gives a little background on the origins of the Downriver Actor's Guild.

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December 1, 2019 53 mins

In this week's episode of the Curtain Call, host Benjamin Apostle sits down with Taylor Charbonneau and Sydnee Corbin to discuss how other theater compaines compare to the Downriver Actors Guild. The two share their stories of working with groups like DYPAC, SCP, and The Players Guild of Dearborn. 

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November 24, 2019 40 mins

They're baaaaack! One episode wasn't enough to contain these two powerhouses. In this week's episode host Benjamin Apostle continues his discussion with Former Downriver Child Star Sam Ramirez and Nathan Vazquez. The two get a little more personal, sharing their own experiences performing. 

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