Behind the Buzz!

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by dramaturg Leah Flowers to talk about the research that goes into producing historically accurate plays. They chat about the importance of creating an honest culture, the challenge of discovering the right definitions, and the art of fudging the facts. Fun side note: pay attention as Joe, the son of 2 English teachers, confuses prepositions for articles!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, al rights reserved.

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan, Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth, and APF Company Manager Brandi Blackman, talk about the upcoming season, our 10th! They chat about the impetus of script choice, the marriage of text to director, and the excitement of facing year 10.Fun side note: In this episode, we are gifted the good wishes and recollections from APF fans, fellows and friends! But don't tell A-M; it's a surprise!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved.

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Audrey Cefaly, author of Alabaster, APF's final show of the season! They chat about intention, definition and the wisdom of goats.Fun side note: in this conversation, Ann-Marie and Joe discover the final piece to their 2023-24 Season!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved.

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about the company's recent production of August Wilson's The Plano Lesson with actors Jamie Maurice Clay and visiting guest artist "Ranney." They chat about heritage, legacy, and the nature of "epic" theatre. Fun side note: apparently Joe has fallen in love with the phrase "spoiler alert!"Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved.

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about Octavio Solis' "Lydia" with director Gigi Guizado and actors Jose Anthony and Daniela Azul Lopez! They discuss heritage, vision and poetry of magical realism. Fun side note: La lectura se realizara en la biblioteca.Behind the Buzz is a product of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023 all rights reserved.

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzzz, producing director Joe Kucan and artistic director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about Tim Crouch's "An Oak Tree" with the playwright himself! They discuss storytelling, technology, and their love for audiences.Fun side note: There are 15 performers who CAN ABSOLUTELY NOT LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST UNTIL AFTER THEIR CURTAIN CALL!Behind the Buzzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved.

A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, producing director Joe Kucan and artistic director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about Alistair McDowell's Brilliant Adventures with director Jake Staley and actor Ryan Ruckman. They discuss specificity, complexity, and the allure of science fiction. Fun side quest: an inside joke is explained!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved.

Let's Talk About Three Days of Rain. Season 3 - Episode 2: 2 as 1.A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about their production of Richard Greenberg's Three Days of Rain with actor Betsy Norton and her understudy Jackie Lakoudis. They discuss the job of the understudy, the job of the storyteller and the job of the audience. Fun side quest: count the number if times Joe uses the word "literally"!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. 

Let's Talk About Keely and Du. Season 3 - Episode 1: Having a Conversation in a Peaceful Way.A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth continue the conversation about their staged reading of Jane Martin's Keely and Du with director Adrienne Showker. They discuss acts of love, acts of cruelty and the value in being uncomfortable.Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved.