Green Room On Air with Ray Renati
Indulge in the enchanting realm of performing arts with our captivating weekly podcast! Hosted by the charismatic Ray Renati and rooted in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, our show delves into the thrilling landscapes of theatre, musical theatre, film, opera, and more. Join us on an exhilarating journey as we spotlight the local Bay Area stage productions and traverse the global stage from the iconic theatres of New York City to the grand stages of London and the cultural hubs of Paris. Tune in each week to experience the magic and excitement of the performing arts through our latest episode. Your front-row seat awaits!
Episodes
Hey friend — come sit with us for a warm chat with Lisa Vroman, the beloved soprano who went from playing Christine thousands of times to stepping into Madame Giry on the Phantom tour. She talks about touring, teaching, the magic of costumes and tech, and those moments when fans tell her she changed their lives.
It’s funny, nostalgic, and full of heart — a peek at what keeps a performer passionate after decades on...
Hey — want to catch something joyful and totally free this summer? Circus Bella’s new show, “AHA,” leans into laughter, fresh clowning, and a real community vibe (plus a 10-year-old co‑ringmaster who steals the spotlight). It’s playful, heartfelt, and full of surprises.
Check the schedule at circusbella.org, grab a picnic, and come laugh with us — you’ll leave smiling, I promise.
__________...Hey friend — come with me for a quick peek behind the scenes of the Golden Gate Park Band. Hermann Gonzalez shares how 60-minute rehearsals turn into 90-minute concerts at the beautiful Spreckels Temple of Music, why the shows stay free, and how the band blends tradition, culture, and surprise for every Sunday performance.
Whether it’s foggy or sunlit, there’s something special about their community of musicians, ...
Hey — come hang with me and Patricia Milton as we dig into After Happy, a sharp, hilarious play about pirate festivals, oil execs, and the messy, laughable world of greenwashing. It’s funny, warm, and exactly the kind of comic medicine we need right now.
Runs through March 29 at Central Works in Berkeley — intimate theater, three brilliant women on stage, and big laughs. Snag your tickets at centralworks.org and b...
Tickets: https://www.reaf-sf.org/ono-with-the-notebook.html
If This is Love Monday, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 7:30pm MARINES' MEMORIAL THEATER 609 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco
BENEFITING': REAF Small Emergency Grants Program and Brodaway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
$49, performance only balcony or side orchestra
$69: performance only side/rear orchestra
$100, VIP - performance and after party with the cast.
Tickets are now on sale f...
Sean Patrick Murtagh Returns to Feinstein’s at the Nikko with Holiday Test Drive XIII: Sparkle & Joy! Sunday, December 21 at 5:00 pm ‘Tis the season to be singing and live at Feinstein’s at the Nikko the joy will be ringing! Award-winning singer Sean Patrick Murtagh returns to kick-off the holiday cheer with an evening packed with songs, stories, and plenty of sparkle to life your spirit...
San Francisco’s Circus Bella presents STARLIGHT An All-New Winter Circus Spectacular Dec 12, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 The Crossing at East Cut 211 Beale St @ Howard St, San Francisco https://www.circusbella.org/bigtop _________________________________ Abigail Munn - Director & Ringmaster
Since its inception, Abigail has been directing, creating and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional du...
Laurie Roldan makes her Feinstein’s at The Nikko debut with her signature cabaret concert, A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter.
Join Laurie for a milestone performance as she celebrates a milestone birthday on stage at one of the West Coast’s most iconic cabaret venues. With a live band and special guest vocalists, Laurie blends the timeless songs of Karen Car...
Carly Ozard presents CHAIN OF LOVE (A Broadway Album) CD RELEASE PARTY
with CARLY OZARD and FRIENDS is a One Night Only Show Concert and CD Release Party. Mon. Aug. 18, 2025 - 7:30 pm (doors 7:00 pm) at GRNHS Gallery + Studio * 864 Folsom St., (4th & 5th Sts.) SF CA 94107.
Daniel Savio started his professional theater career playing keyboards for the Mime Troupe in 2006, and since 2020 he has been the Troupe's resident composer/lyricist. This year Daniel led the band, was co-arranger, and composed additional music for SFBATCO's original musical Sign My Name To Freedom: The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin. He was recently musical director for the Marin Mountain Play production of Kinky Boots. Danie...
Abigail Munn (Artistic Director - Circus Bella)
Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, born an...
ABOUT AfroSolo Theatre Company https://afrosolo.org AfroSolo Theatre Company’s mission is to nurture, promote and present African American and African Diasporan art and culture through solo performances and the visual and literary arts. Since 1994, we have presented the annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, a forum for African Americans and the larger African Diaspora as a way to give voice to the unique experience of being Black. T...
Hey there! Welcome back to Green Room On Air with your host, Ray Vernotti. It's been a crazy time, folks! I caught COVID again, got over it, but the insomnia was a kicker. Anyway, I'm here and thrilled to have the amazing Abigail Munn back on the show! 🎪
Today, we're diving into the world of Circus Bella with Abigail, the visionary director and ringmaster. This isn't just any circus, folks! "Kaleidoscope" is coming up and it's go...
Hey there! 🌟 Meet Laurie Roldan, a singer whose passion for music shines through her incredible life story. 🎤 In this episode, Laurie shares how her love for singing started from a young age, inspired by her clarinet-playing dad and the timeless tunes of the Carpenters. 🎶
Laurie’s journey from shy kid to musical theater performer is truly inspiring. She opens up about her one-woman show, which intertwines her life experien...
From Broadway to classics, on stage and in concert, Lisa Vroman has established herself as one of America's most versatile voices. She starred on Broadway, LA and SF as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera and garnered theater critics’ awards for her portrayal.
Her Broadway debut was in Aspects of Love and she was the first to play both Fantine and Cosette in Les Misérables. She has starred in major productions as Maria...
Hey folks, how you doing? Thanks for stopping by. You have reached Green Room On Air and I am your host, Ray Renati. It's a beautiful day today here in the South Bay. Sun shining, birds chirping, and I'm a happy camper. Hope you are too.
Guess what? We have a great guest today. Her name is Valina Brown and she is a company member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe. She's an actor there, a singer, and has been a collaborator since 199...
Abigail Munn – Circus Bella Artistic and Executive Director
(Interview begins at the 5:53 mark)
Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An acco...
Written by Stuart Ross Musical Continuity, Supervision, and Arrangements by James Raitt
Director/Music Director Daniel Thomas Assoc. Music Director Tim Fletcher Choreographer Brittney Monroe
April 18-May 5, 2024 Gateway Theatre, San Francisco
FOREVER PLAID is a deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic four-part harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies! Once upon a time, there were four g...
FEB. 9 - MAR. 3, 2024 Directed by Austin Edgington The Pear Theatre www.thepear.org
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday by Sarah Ruhl
When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, and the flowers he delivered after her performance. Her memory is jogged by the fact that she and her four siblings are in their father’s hospital room during his final moments. His de...
Check out the amazing YouTube Channel called Soft White Underbelly where Mark Laita, a renowned photographer, has found a new calling in interviewing the hidden people of society. Be careful, though, because once you start watching you may not be able to stop.
In 2021visited the surreal Immersive Van Gogh Experience in San Francisco. This is not to be missed. If you have any interest in art and music, this display will give you a f...
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