The Long Monday presents an audio production of "The Akili Spider" by Mike Kane. In keeping with our mission of producing original content, we hope you enjoy this short gothic horror story from one of our own!
Narrator: Mike Kane
Conrad: Kaleb Saleeby
Dr. Sully: Jason Adams
Jason is joined by Robert Kerson and Curtis Lambert as they perform a section of the play Art by Yasmina Reza. After the performance, the three discuss what pulled them to the show, and how the situation and language of the play effects them, and the possibility of doing the show beyond this episode of Scenes with Friends.
Jason, Mike, and Kaleb sit down to discuss the experience of being back on stage after a year since the global theatre shutdown. They recount the process of the show, the feeling of returning to an audience, and the exhilaration of performing once again.
The Long Monday presents an audio rendition of The Soldier's Tale by Igor Stravinsky, translated by Jeremy Sams. Jason, Kaleb, and Mike were able to perform this piece in front of a live audience on March 28th, 2021. This performance was presented by The Long Bay Symphony and featured dancers from the Myrtle Beach School of Performing Arts. If you weren't able to view the live performance, we hope you enjoy this audio rendition of the work.
Narrator: Kaleb Saleeby
Soldier: Mike Kane
Devil: Jason Adams
Mike, Jason, and Pat are joined this week with Tracey Graham! Tracey is a professor at Horry Georgetown Technical College who teaches Theatre, Anthropology & Communications. In this episode, she explores her role in education at the technical college level, as well as teaching theatre in a socially distanced world.
A few weeks ago, our loyal patron, Don Baker, suggested a topic for a future episode of the podcast. Today, Pat, Jason, Mike, and Kaleb take a deep dive into the differences and similarities to the actor's approach of playing a character made famous by another actor vs. originating a role.
Different processes are explored, and a fascinating discussion ensues!
Leave us a comment and tell us what you think!
The ladies of the Catch Up & Clue In podcast join Mike once again for The Long Monday's recurring segment: Scenes with Friends! The two revisit a scene from one of their college shows Really, Really by Paul Downs Colaizzo. Be sure to check out the first episode the were on if you haven't already and be sure to check out their podcast wherever you listen to ours!
https://anchor.fm/catchupcluein
Kaleb, Mike, and Pat are joined by Atlantic Stage icon Mindi Penn, who along with Thom Penn were instrumental in founding and developing Atlantic Stage into the professional theatre it has been for the last twelve years. Mindi discusses that process along with her teaching career, favorite roles, and the somewhat toxic relationship she has formed with her cat!
The Long Monday has gone back into the vault to return to our recording of "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe. This time however, as part of Women's Month, we've chosen to highlight the female talent from our original recording. In this all female version of "The Raven," we'll highlight the voice talents of Angel Tolentino, Elliot Chase, Mikayla Goetz, and Mira Hayashi.
Mike and Kaleb are joined by the ladies of the Catch Up and Clue In podcast, Dara Potts and Amelia Dobbs. As two recent graduates from Coastal Carolina University's Theatre program, Dara and Amelia share their perspectives on a wide range of topics. How do two post grads navigate a job market that has been temporarily erased by the pandemic? What sorts of responsibility does theatre have when it returns in the climate we find ourselves in? And why is it that all the theatre people made podcasts when they couldn't be on stage!? All of this, as well as their own podcast Catch Up and Clue In, are discussed on this weeks episode!
Check out the Catch Up and Clue In podcast wherever you listen to The Long Monday or any of your other favorite shows: https://anchor.fm/catchupcluein
In this episode, Mike, Jason, and Kaleb get to speak with Pat Van Oss, a brilliant actress who has been seen on-stage at Atlantic Stage in Wit, and 4000 Miles, as well as on the stage of Carolina Improv Company. Pat tells us incredible stories from her life from auditioning for major film roles to storytelling during a tornado, to a sassy parrot during an argument! Stay tuned after the show for a very special announcement!
Let us know what you think in the comments!
You've heard us bring his name up before, now he's finally here! Mega-fan Don Baker joins us for a conversation from the audience perspective. Previous episode topics are covered in a new light as well as Don's recent success in playwriting!
Take a listen to Don's play Grand Dragon in Power here: https://soundcloud.com/radiotheatreproject/grand-dragon-in-power-by-donald-e-baker
Welcome back to another special edition of The Long Monday Podcast - Scenes With Friends! In this episode, Jason is joined by Gianna Brockreide (Gee) and Olivia Hensley (Liv) to discuss their scene: Act III, Scene 2 from A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.
Gee comes from New Jersey and is currently a junior at Coastal Carolina University (CCU). Liv was born and raised in Myrtle Beach, SC, and is currently a senior at CCU.
We hope you enjoy this special episode! Let us know what you think in the comments!
This week Jason and Mike talk with Bruce Thompson about his journey through theatre, the ins and outs of running a youth theatre program, and the various productions coming soon to Theatre of the Republic. Bruce Thompson is the Box Office Manager at Theatre of the Republic and Executive Director of the Coastal Youth Theatre.
Moana Jr. opens February 19th and runs for six shows across two weekends! For more information on Moana Jr. and the other upcoming productions at Theatre of the Republic visit https://thetor.biz/
Welcome to Season 2 of The Long Monday Podcast! Mike, Jason, and Kaleb are here to discuss the complexities of running a theatre company in relation to picking the shows of a season, and the mentalities to consider in the process. Do we prioritize artistic integrity, or which shows will bring in the largest audience?
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please leave them below!
Happy New Year everyone! We have lots of new content being cooked up for you very soon! Keep an ear...and eye out what's new come February 1st. Mike and Kaleb are here to fill you in on a few extra details.
In the meantime, drop us a comment and let us know what type of content you'd like to see more of or topics you'd like us to cover! Thank you all for your continuing support!
Tonight's the night! One more sleep and it will be Christmas Day! We hope you enjoy this Christmas story classic read by Jason Adams.
Merry Christmas from The Long Monday Podcast and Atlantic Stage! Goodnight.
Salvette & Bernadou is the heart-warming and heart-breaking Christmas story of two young French prisoners during Christmas-time in Bavaria, Germany during the Franco-Prussian War. This is a story about brotherly love, tradition, sacrifice, and cherishing the little things that make the holiday season memorable.
Lynzi Cooke is an up-and-coming young artist who is currently a senior at The Academy for the Arts, Science, and Technology in Myrtle Beach, SC. She has received an award from the South Carolina Theatre Association (SCTA) for her performance of a dramatic monologue. Lynzi is currently receiving acceptance letters from various universities across the country.
We hope you enjoy Salvette & Bernadou and remember not to take for granted the small things in life, but to keep your loved ones close. Happy Holidays!
The charming question of a wondering child was answered on September 21, 1897, in The New York Sun.
Merry Christmas!
Here are some of our Atlantic Stage family telling us how they love Christmas! Featured (in order of appearance) are Thom Penn, Mike Kane, Penny Langley, Kaleb Saleeby, Jason Adams, Mindi Penn, and Steve Harley.
What do you love about Christmas? Drop us a comment below!
Happy Holidays!