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 actors Amanda Guardado and Aurora Watts-Esquibel to chat about their work on Jose Rivera's References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot, APF's final mainstage production of the season. They talk about the desert, the dreamscape and the importance of representation.Quick reminder: "penultimate" means 'next to last'.Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2025, 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 Director Nicole Unger and Actor Christine Uyeno to chat about their work on Lucy Kirkwood's NSFW, APF's third staged reading of the season. They talk about universality of sexism, the thrill of the debut and the marketing of humanity.Quick side note: We won't make a habit of leaving Joe on his own.Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2025, 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 Actor Ryan Ruckman and Director Jake Staley to chat about their work on Sam Shepard's True West, APF's second MainStage show of the season. They talk about the nature of the desert, the allure of the classics, and the challenge of destruction.Quick PSA: Don't let your dog run with coyotes!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, 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 actors Christopher Brown and April Sauline for a post-mortem chat about their 2nd staged reading of the season - Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson! They talk about astronomy, heaven, and The New Zoo Revue.Quick side note: Joe is aware of his incessant pausing. He's promised to work on it.Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, 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 actors Timothy Cummings and Jenny Fox for a post-mortem chat about their 11th season mainstage opener - The Minutes by Tracy Letts! They talk about the power of ensemble, the joy of rehearsal, and the attraction of too difficult conversations.Quick side note: "Stentorian" means "loud and powerful"!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, 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 Director Gigi Guizado and Costumer Cat Dixon for a post-mortem chat about their 11th season opener - Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias! They talk about bees and trees and the warm feelings that accompany humor. Quick side note: In this episode, Joe's geographic ignorance is in full display!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, 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 The Great Brandini - Company Manager Brandi Blackman for a play-by-play preview of their upcoming season!Quick side note: Contrary to appearances, Joe really HAS read all of these plays...Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, 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 The Pavilion playwright Craig Wright! They chat about bad ideas, Ouija boards, Susan of Kansas and happy endings. Quick side note: Representatives of the estates of Thornton Wilder, Eugene O'Neill or Landlord Wilson should contact Craig directly.Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, 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 actor Annette Houlihan Verdolino to talk about APF's production of Brian Friel's Dancing at Lughnasa. They chat about partnership, sisterhood, and the things that aren't said.Fun side note: Ann-Marie Pereth does double-duty this week as the play's choreographer!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved.