Stage Whisper

by Andrew Cortes and Hope Bird

Performing Arts Documentary

Season 5

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1755

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we are thrilled to be welcoming on the actors Grace Carroll and Ben Jackson Walker to talk about the show they are starring in, Hairspray. This fantastic production, being put up at the Cape Playhouse, was so much fun to chat about. And just like this conversation, this show should not be missed. So be sure to tune in and get your tickets today! Hairspray Now- August 8th @ The Cape Playhouse Tickets and more information are available at capeplayhouse.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: @benjwalker @grace.beth.carroll capeplayhouse.com

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1754

We conclude our coverage of this year’s Gene Frankel Theatre Festival on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. On this episode we were joined by three more productions and the wonderful artists behind them. So hit play and get your tickets today! Gene Frankel Theatre Festival Now-August 16th @ The Gene Frankel Theatre Tickets and more information are available at genefrankeltheatrefestival.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: Queen of Hearts directed by Alice Berry (she/her) and performed by David Couter July 31st, August 6th and 10th @voicesofthesouth95 voicesofthesouth.org @dtcouter Scrambled Eggs written by Lara Brinkman July 31st, August 5th, 11th, and 15th @lara.brinkman Hurt Your Wife written by Andrew Catone August 2nd, 8th, and 14th drew.catone@gmail.com

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1753

On the latests Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the creator/performer Donna Oblongata, to talk about her work The Van Gogh Shogh. This wonderful piece that is part of the Assembly Festival, was so much fun to explore and to learn all about. So be sure that you tune in and turn out for this great production! The Van Gogh Shogh Part of the Assembly Festival (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) August 6th-31st @ Assembly George Street (United Kingdom) Tickets and more information area available at assemblyfestival.com And be sure to follow Donna to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions: donnaoblongata.com @donaaoblongata

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1752

Fresh out of the oven and straight to you, it’s a brand new Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. On our program today, we are welcoming on the creators/performers Andy Roninson and Sean McVerry. They stopped by to share their fabulous new show that is part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Real Kyle McCarren. This is a brilliant new musical that is sure to capture your hearts. So be sure to hit play and get your tickets today! The Real Kyle McCarren Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 5th-30th @ Pleasance Courtyard Tickets and more information are available at edfringe.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: @therealkylemccarren andyroninson.com @andyroninson seanmcverry.com @seanmcvery

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1751

On the latests Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we are thrilled to bring you coverage of this year’s Gene Frankel Theatre Festival. On our show today, we welcomed on five works and the artists behind them. So be sure you tune in and turn out to support these fabulous works! Gene Frankel Theatre Festival Now-August 16th @ The Gene Frankel Theatre Tickets and more information are available at genefrankeltheatrefestival.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: Black Kat in Brooklyn written by Richard R Barbour August 1st, 7th, and 13th Breakfast with Tiffany directed by Alexa Teebo and written by Bruce Sisler August 2nd, 9th, and 15th alexateebo.com playwrightbruce.com @playwright_bruce Dark Orchid written by Heather Jeanne Violanti August 2nd, 8th, and 15th @darkorchidtheplay @heatherwritesplays New York, New York written and performed by Carolina Buhck and Vitoria de Oliveira August 1st, 8th, 14th @newyorknewyorklowbar_theplay @vitoriadeoliveira__ @carolina_buhck @red_doorproductions Commencement Day performed by Jeff Thompson August 2nd, 8th, 14th , and 15th @jeffreyvincentthompson

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1750

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we welcomed on the writer/creative producer Amy Mansfield, to talk about her critically acclaimed musical, HR the Musical. This hilarious and relatable show was so much fun to chat about. So be sure that you tune in and get your tickets today! HR the Musical Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 5th-31st @ Big Yin at Gilded Balloon Patter House Tickets and more information are available at edfringe.com And be sure to follow Amy to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions: hrthemusical.com @hrthemusical

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1749

We conclude our pre-game coverage of the 2026 Little Shakespeare Festival on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. this time around, we are welcoming on four productions that help make up this year’s line up. Just like this conversation, these shows should not be missed. So tune in and turn up to support these fantastic shows! Frigid NYC Presents 2026 Little Shakespeare Festival August 6th- 23rd @ Under St. Marks Tickets and more information are available at frigid.nyc And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: Lupercalia: or the Queer Aftermath of Twelfth Night directed by Jay Monteleone and written by Anna Margevich August 21st @jay.monteleone @mousekevich Ophelia: A Prism written and performed by Mieko Gavia August 9th and 16th thebrtw.org @thebrtw @sooo_grood A Man Called Paris produced and directed by Max Johnson August 8th and 9th @amancalledparis @kulturkanonen @maximillianjohnsson Gigi in Punk created by Gigi Mocadieh August 8th and 21st @gigi_mocadieh

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1748

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we welcomed on the writer/performer Mimi Martin. She joined us to talk about her brilliant show Youth in Flames. This wonderful work that just finished its New York run, is now on its way to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. And just like the conversation, this production should not be missed. So be sure you hit play and get your tickets today! Youth In Flames Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 5th- 31st @ Pleasance Courtyard Bunker One Tickets and more information are available at edfringe.com And be sure to follow Mimi to stay up to date on all her upcoming projects and productions: @youthinflamesplay daretheatre.com

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1747

We continue tour coverage of the 2026 Little Shakespeare Festival on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. The festival, being presented by Frigid NYC, is such a great event, and the three shows on our program are making this year’s even better. So be sure to hit play and get your tickets today! Frigid NYC Presents 2026 Little Shakespeare Festival August 6th- 23rd @ Under St. Marks Tickets and more information are available at frigid.nyc Unrehearsed! A Midsummer Night’s Dream produced and performed by Emily Gallagher August 6th, 7th, and 11th barefootshakespeare.org @barefootshakes Brave Sons of England directed by Ann Patricia (she/her) and composed and written by Francesca Negron August 22nd @bravesonsofenglandthemusical @tea_time_for_mad_girls The Taming of the Shrew: A Kinky Retelling created and performed by Paige Hann August 13th and 14th @society.of.strangers societyofstrangerstheatre.co.uk

Whisper in the Wings Episode 1746

Join us on the latests Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we were honored to welcome back on the creators Rosie and Nicola Dempsey. They stopped by to talk about their new show One Man Musical which is part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This hilarious and satirical piece of theater, centered around one of the biggest figures in musical theatre, was so much fun to chat about. And we are sure that once you learn all about this, you will want to book your trip to the festival immediately. So hit play and get your tickets before they are gone! One Man Musical Part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 5-30th @ Pleasance Beyond Tickets and more information are available at edfringe.com And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: @floandjoan floandjoan.com onemanmusical.com @one.man.musical

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