John, the soundman, challenges Michael and Nathan to a game of theater trivia. Do they actually know anything, or will they be stumped? Support the Show.

Bell, Book and Candle/ Little Shop of Horrors

Mar 9th, 2024 31m 48s

Michael and Nathan discuss the challenges of putting up their recent productions. Support the Show.

Questions From Our Listeners

Feb 17th, 2024 33m 49s

Michael and Nathan take questions from listeners, and discuss advice to new playwrights, casting family members, loyalty vs talent, and the discussion of politics in the theater.Support the Show.

Upcoming Shows At Legendary Productions and Play With Your Food

Feb 10th, 2024 29m 42s

Michael and Nathan discuss the shows on their line ups. Michael talks about his love for the mischief Theater Company. Support the Show.

Lessons from 2023

Feb 3rd, 2024 28m 33s

Michael and Nathan reflect on the year 2023 and the lessons they learned. Support the Show.

Back in the Saddle

Jan 27th, 2024 31m 4s

After a mid season hiatus, Michael and Nathan are back, and catching up with everything that transpired in their lives over the last few months. Nathan discusses his latest production, and Michael talks about his recent trip to New York. Suppor

Controversial Lessons in Theater

Nov 4th, 2023 31m 23s

Michael and Nathan host a small panel discussion about the lessons taught in theater, particularly the controversial lessons. This can apply to educational theater, church theater, community theater, etc. It is nearly impossible to create deep,

Casting Different Races

Oct 14th, 2023 37m 59s

Colby Banks joins Michael and Nathan to discuss the casting of different races in productions. Support the Show.

Steel Magnolias In The Round

Oct 6th, 2023 27m 36s

Michael and Nathan discuss Nathan's recent production of Steel Magnolias, done in the round. Nathan has never tried directing "in the round" but he didn't let that stop him. Listen and hear what he learned! Support the Show.

New Season at Play With Your Food

Sep 9th, 2023 32m 57s

Nathan and Michael discuss Michael's upcoming season at Play With Your Food, and Michael announces his next original show which will debut in March. Support the Show.

Hello Dolly at the Redlands Bowl

Aug 26th, 2023 29m 55s

Michael interviews Nathan about "Hello Dolly" at the Redlands Bowl. Nathan talks about directing the musical for the Redlands Bowl centennial season. Support the Show.

Keyboard Warriors

Aug 17th, 2023 26m 22s

Michael and Nathan start out their second season discussing keyboard warriors - aka, people who did not get cast by a theater and go home and post angry rants on social media. Want to hear what directors and producers think of these posts? Have

Directors Who Give The Best Parts To Their Family

Jun 24th, 2023 30m 11s

Michael and Nathan take a question from an anonymous listener who asksabout directors and producers who cast themselves in roles or give the best parts to their family members. Michael feels this question may be directed at him. Support the Sho

Legendary Nights

Jun 10th, 2023 36m 51s

On this episode of The upstaging Gentlemen Podcast, Nathan discusses his newest addition to Legendary Productions, Legendary Nights. "Legendary Nights" is an upscale afterhours event that features specialty performances. Michael interviews Nat

Episode 31: Actors Who Usurp The Director/Method Acting

May 6th, 2023 34m 4s

Michael and Nathan take two questions from listeners. The first question asks what a director should do when cast or crew decides they're not on board with the vision of the director. The second question is about the benefits/dangers of method

Episode 30: Theater Group On Blast

Apr 28th, 2023 25m 27s

Michael and Nathan take a phone call from an upset parent whose young daughter was publicly embarrassed and yelled at on stage by her director. The theater's vetting practices are called into question. This is a great episode to remind director

Episode 29: The Girl In The Picture

Apr 21st, 2023 31m 55s

Nathan asks Michael about his new original play, "The Girl In The Picture". Michael discusses the writing process, the characters, the cast, and what the audience can expect when the show debuts in Hemet, CA this may.Support the Show.

Episode 28: Actors Who "Audition Around"

Apr 14th, 2023 28m 58s

Michael and Nathan take a question from a listener on actors who audition for multiple shows at the same time. Disclaimer - Michael is in a grumpy mood this day.Support the Show.

Episode 27: Legendary Broken Bones

Mar 25th, 2023 40m 37s

Nathan discusses his recent production of Into the Woods in which a lead actress broke a bone mid show. Support the Show.

Episode 26: Cathy Flores Interviews Michael Tennant

Mar 16th, 2023 1h 5m

In this episode, guest writer and performer, Cathy Flores, interviews Michael Tennant on the art of writing a script. Support the Show.

Episode 25: Lessons From Our Dads

Feb 25th, 2023 29m 21s

Nathan and Michael discuss lessons their dad's taught them, and how those lessons have proven useful to them in their theatrical endeavors. Also.... while we have listeners on all continents, we really want to hear from our German listeners. Co

Episode 24: Theater College Degree VS Practical Experience

Feb 18th, 2023 27m 11s

Michael and Nathan get a tricky question from a listener - What's better, a Theater degree or practical experience? If you are considering spending the money on a theater degree, check out this episode. We won't try and sway you either way, but

Episode 23: Problems With Actors

Feb 10th, 2023 28m 42s

Michael and Nathan take a question from a listener asking how to handle conflicts with an actor. This episode discusses a bit of "actor etiquette", so actors, if you'd like to know what directors are looking for behind the scenes, have a listen

Episode 22: Guest Gabe Falatea

Feb 3rd, 2023 31m 11s

In this episode, Michael and Nathan talk with an actor was was mugged in the park, and shot through the chest. During his years of recovery, he thought he may never be able to perform again. What would your life be like if you could never agai

Episode 21: Showmance

Jan 27th, 2023 36m 22s

Guest Dustin Ceithamer joins Michael and Nathan once again as they discuss their most requested topic to date - SHOWMANCE#theater #theatre #showmance #acting #directing #producing #communitytheaterSupport the Show.