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We are so excited to present 11 Minutes Now hosted by Janine, Alesha and Kevin. Our goal is to give theatre enthusiasts and performers alike a place to learn, laugh and engage in the world of live stage theatre. Each episode will focus on a topic and on the 11 Minutes Theatre Process. Expect our first episode Mid March 2021
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Topic: Being BiTechual

11 Minutes NowMar 13, 2022

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Topic: Being BiTechual

Topic: Being BiTechual

A good technical crew can make even the bad actor look great. Their work is so thankful but so rewarding to them and to the audiences that see it…they are critical to making a great show great. Sometimes you hit a trifecta with an actor and they either came from a technical background or like doing both for different shows. This, we call someone as being “Bitectual”. We talk bout our own technical experiences as well as a local Denver man who is one of the best lighting guys around.

Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:

https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

00:00 - 03:23 — INTRODUCTION
03:24 - 08:46 — THE ISH QUESTION 1 & 2
07:59 - 11:24 — A CLIP FROM PEN15 - S2 EP6: Tech Rehearsal - https://youtu.be/HQDGMsiwBDk
11:25 - 15:38 — THE ISH QUESTION 3
15:39 - 19:29 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (“If you can see me, there’s a problem”)
20:52- 24:59— JANINE’S NERDY JIBBERISH (The Beginning of ‘lighting’ and Tech in theatre)
25:00 - 41:59 — BRING IN THE GUEST ( KEVIN TAYLOR - Local Denver Lighting Expert)
42:00 - 53:05 — KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER (MadLib Theatre - The Flight Attendants)
53:06 - 57:07— CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (ANTON CHEKHOV)

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

“If you can see me there’s a problem” (1 serving)

  • 2.5 oz black vodka
  • 3/4 oz fresh squeeze lime juice
  • 3/4 oz simple strip
  • Edible glitter for garnish

Pour ingredients in to a shaker with ice. Shake well until icy cold. Pour in to a martini glass. Add very small pinch of glitter for a great sparkle! Deliciously different!

— KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER —

MadLib Theatre - The Flight Attendants

Instead of a traditional “Kevin” game, I thought it would be great to just have some non competitive fun and do those fun MadLib games we always did as a kid. And hey, it’s also our acting exercise for the day. After some research I found out Jimmy Fallon also does these on his shows. Great minds think alike. Enjoy.

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Mar 13, 202257:07
Topic: Love In The Theatre

Topic: Love In The Theatre

It's Valentine's Day and love is in the air. We talk about love on the stage, love back stage and both from a characters perspective and an actors perspective. "Is it hard to separate feelings with someone you like on stage? How about someone you don't!?"

Stay tuned to the end of the podcast for some tunes picked out just for you.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO OUR 'LOVE'LY LISTENERS!

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram: https://www.11minutestheatre.com/

Instagram: @11minstheatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

00:00 - INTRODUCTION 05:11 - 18:12 — THE ISH (Questions related to Christmas)
18:13 - 30:06 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (Cupid's Bow)
23:48 - 30:06 — THE READING (Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf - Edward Albee)
30:07 - 39:08 — JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH (Famous Lovers: Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Berton )
39:09 - 47:05 — KEVINS QUIZ CORNER (Alternate Dimensions - The Love version)
47:08 - 48:12 — QUOTES
48:13 - 49:28 — SONGS WITH THE WORD LOVE IN THEM
49:30 - 55:00 — KEVINS PICK - "HIGHER LOVE" (STEVE WINWOOD)
55:20 - 58:30 — JANINES PICK - "THAT'S AMORE" (DEAN MARTIN)
58:50 - 58:30 — ALESHAS PICK - "CUPID" (SAM COOKE)
58:31 - 1:02:53 — WRAP UP

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

Cupid's Bow (1 serving)

  • CAVA
  • Pomegranate Liquor
  • Edible Glitter (for garnish)

Put up to 1 teaspoon Pomegranate Liquor in to champagne glass. (to taste) Put a small pinch of glitter into glass. Fill glass with Cava. Serve

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER “House of Style”  JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH “City Jaunt”  ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS “Spin”

Vocals : Kevin Music : Jay Man www.our-music-box.com

Feb 14, 202201:02:56
Topic: 11 Minutes Christmas

Topic: 11 Minutes Christmas

Merry Christmas to all!

We talk all things Christmas, read a Christmas poem, play some Christmas Games…And all with our special guest and friend, Bernie Cardell in studio!


As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:
https://www.11minutestheatre.com/

Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

00:00 - 05:29 — INTRODUCTION
05:30 - 15:05 — THE ISH (Questions related to Christmas)
15:06 - 19:44 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (Hot Toddy)
19:45 - 28:14 — THE READING (Twas the Night Before Christmas - Clement Clark Moore)
28:15 - 35:24 — JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH (Females in Spain in the late 1500’s )
35:25 - 1:02:27 — BRING IN THE GUEST (Bernie Cardell)
1:02:28 - 1:23:46 — KEVINS QUIZ CORNER (Xmas Trivia, 3 rounds: It’s Basic Bitch, Audio Rewind, Tres Elementos)
1:23:47 - 1:27:35 — QUOTES/WRAP UP

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

Hot Toddy (1 serving)

  • Cinnamon stick
  • Cloves hand pressed in to lemon slices
  • Hot water
  • Honey
  • Whisky

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Dec 19, 202101:27:36
Topic: Bonus Interview (Ben Raanan)
Dec 12, 202136:59
Topic: VIDA Series (Revenge) - Part Three

Topic: VIDA Series (Revenge) - Part Three

In this is the final part of our three part series around the primary topics of our currently runningSpanish Golden Age show, “Life Is A Dream” (La Vida Es Sueno), we discuss revenge! Patrick Brownson and Veronica Straight-Lingo are our guests. This is one of the primary principles of two more characters in our current show. We discuss Vengeance from a females perspective, how the other two parts of this series fit together in our show “Life Is A Dream”, and these these two characters and their backstory. Want to read more about these two guests character backstory’s? View our playbill online http://www.11minutestheatre.com/liadplaybill

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:

https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com
Airdate: 11-20-2021 (LAST NIGHT OF OUR SHOW!)

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

00:00 - 04:30 — INTRODUCTION
04:31 - 14:02 — THE ISH (Questions related to vengeance and revenge)
14:03 - 20:18 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (Cava)
20:19 - 32:16 — JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH (Females in Spain in the late 1500’s )
32:17 - 44:02 — KEVINS QUIZ CORNER (Revenge of the Nerds)
44:03 - 1:04:05 — BRING IN THE GUESTS- (Patrick Brownson and Veronica Straight-Lingo)
1:05:06 - 1:08:42 — QUOTES/WRAP UP

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

Cava (1 serving)

  • Germain Gilbert Cava

Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine. Just like champagne, it can only be called Cava by way of it’s fermentation/manufacturing process and location. Why cava for this episode? Because….ummm….it’s just good!

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Nov 20, 202101:08:42
TOPIC: VIDA Series (Religion & Mysticism) - Part Two

TOPIC: VIDA Series (Religion & Mysticism) - Part Two

This is a three part series around the primary topics of our upcoming Spanish Golden Age show, “Life Is A Dream” (La Vida Es Sueno).

Margaret Amateis-Casart and Jeff Bontrager have the word this episode: “Religion & Mysticism”. This is one of the primary principles of two more characters in our current show. We discuss what Religion means to us, we talk about how we prepared and developed “Life Is A Dream”, our characters and their backstory. Want to read more about tour two guests character backstory’s ?

Queen Basilia- https://www.11minutestheatre.com/queen-basilia
Clotaldo - https://www.11minutestheatre.com/clotaldo

In the last part, we will discuss vengeance and revenge.

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:
https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

00:00 - 02:59 — INTRODUCTION
03:00 - 12:14— THE ISH (Religion and Spiritualism )
12:15 - 20:24 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (Mystic Cosmo)
20:55 - 32:07 — JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH (Origin and Structure of Spanish Golden Age Plays)
32:08 - 52:53— BRING IN THE GUESTS- (Margaret Amateis-Casart & Jeff Bontrager)
52:54 - 1:03:07 — KEVINS QUIZ CORNER (Zodiac & Chinese Calendar)
1:03:08 - 1:05:54 — QUOTES/WRAP UP

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

Mystic Cosmo (1 serving)

  • 2oz (60ml) of your best Gin (can substitute with Vodka)
  • .75oz (22.5ml) of citric acid solution (1/2tsp citric acid and 3oz/90ml water)
    • Alternatively use fresh lemon juice
  • .75oz (22.5ml) of simple syrup
  • .75oz Elderflower Syrup (ex: St. Germain)
  • 1oz (30ml) of butterfly pea flower tea
  1. Add gin, simple syrup, and tea to a shaker tin with ice
  2. Shake for 15 seconds and strain in to glass with Ice.
  3. Pour in citric acid solution in to glass.
  4. Watch the color change from blue to pink/purple!

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Nov 14, 202101:05:55
Topic : VIDA Series (Honor) - Part one

Topic : VIDA Series (Honor) - Part one

VIDA Series (Honor) - Part 1

This is a three part series around the primary topics of our upcoming Spanish Golden Age show, “Life Is A Dream” (La Vida Es Sueno). Kevin, Alesha and Janine have the word “Honor”. This is one of the primary principles of our three characters. We discuss what honor means to us, we talk about how we prepared and developed “Life Is A Dream”, our characters and their backstory. Each eppisode we will also introduce you to each of the charaters and give you access to their backstory! Heres three of them:

Astolfo - https://www.11minutestheatre.com/astolfo
Segismundo - https://www.11minutestheatre.com/segismundo
Estrella - https://www.11minutestheatre.com/estrella

I’m the next two parts, we will discuss “Vengeance” and “Mysticism Vs. Religion” with the other four actors from our show.

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:
https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

00:00 - 05:47 — INTRODUCTION
05:48 - 11:43 — THE ISH (Honor)
13:10 - 22:02 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (Klingon Blood Wine)
22:03 - 31:54 — JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH (Origin and Structure of Spanish Golden Age Plays)
31:55 - 47:34— 11 MINUTES THEATRE - Performing Spanish Golden Age shows rarely (if ever) performed in US.
47:33 - 55:17 — LIFE IS A DREAM (An introduction to the show and our characters)
55:18 - 57:30 — QUOTES/WRAP UP

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

Klingon Blood Wine (1 serving)

  • 2 dashes Tabasco (or hot sauce)
  • 1 oz Gold Tequilla
  • 1 oz Spiced Rum
  • Dash of Grenadine
  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice

Put in a shaker with Ice. Shake Well. Strain in to a class with a single large ice cube

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Oct 23, 202157:29
Topic: The Coco Minisode w/Betty Hart

Topic: The Coco Minisode w/Betty Hart

What’s going on in Colorado in the world of theatre, great guest, and everything Colorado

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:

https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

00:00 - 02:59 — INTRODUCTION
03:00 - 11:43 — THE ISH (Us and Colorado)
11:44 - 13:55 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (Corona Beer, Jameson Black Label)
13:56 - 14:50 — SHAMELESS PLUG OF OUR NEW SHOW
14:51 - 43:35 — BRING IN THE GUEST (Betty Hart-President of the Colorado Theatre Guild)
43:36 - 50:07 — KEVINS QUIZ CORNER (Alternate Dimention - TAKE 2)
50:08 - 52:34 — WRAP UP

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Oct 13, 202152:33
Topic: The Art of Creation

Topic: The Art of Creation

We all have a little creativity in us in some form or fashion. That’s the Creative “sprit”. We chat about being creative, doing creative things, and enjoying the creativity of others.

Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre
As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:

https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE—
00:00 - 02:29 — INTRODUCTION
02:30 - 10:08 — THE ISH (Being Creative)
10:09 - 11:27 — THE TOPIC AT HAND (Chatting about being creative)
11:58 - 16:15 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (Aleshas Lavender Libation)
16:16 - 38:49 — BRING IN THE GUEST! (Amanda Berg Wilson - Artistic Director of Catamounts)
38:50 - 50:09 — KEVINS QUIZ CORNER (Alternate Universe)
50:10 - 55:18 — CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (Lilly Tomlin, Lin Manuel Miranda, RuPaul)

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —
Alesha’s Lavender Libation(1 serving)

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1/4 tsp Luxardo Cherry Syrup 
  • 1/4 oz Lavender Liquor
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • Garnish: Luxardo Cherry

Add gin, liquor, syrup and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chiled
Strain in to a cocktail glass
Garnish with curry.

For a new flavor, use a lemon instead of a lime. Deliciously different!

— SEGMENT MUSIC —
KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”
JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”
ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Sep 25, 202155:18
Topic: The Anti Method (The method to our madness)

Topic: The Anti Method (The method to our madness)

If you aren’t a method actor, what kind of actor are you? Laurence Olivier famously said to method actor Dustin Hoffmen “Why don’t you try acting?”. He is referring to what is commonly known as Classical acting. Classical acting is an umbrella term describing the philosophy of acting that integrations many techniques, including some that stem from method acting. We talk about these techniques, demonstrate some of them, and have a few laughs along the way.

No Kevins Quiz Corner this episode because for the last couple we feel we have cheated you out of what our core foundational believe is about theatre. our PROCESS. we HAD to include it this time. We've tried as best we can to demonstrate some process work using just our voices. Hey...maybe we need to start putting these on YouTube??? Any VOTES?

Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:
https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

00:00 - 02:33 — INTRODUCTION
02:34 - 08:46 — GETTING 2 KNOW U “BEING PHYSICAL” (Pieces of Classical Acting)
08:46 - 16:16 - GETTING 2 KNOW U PT 2 - HOW DO YOU APPROACH YOUR CHARACTER PHYSICALLY
16:17 - 22:22 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS “COSMOPOLITAN”
21:56 - 13:40 — THE READING: “THE SEGAL” by  ANTON CHEKHOV
31:45 - 39:56 — JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH (Suzuki - Viewpoints)
39:57 - 44:54 — DIVE IN TO THE TOPIC (If you’re not “Method”, what are you?)
44:55 - 51:10 — THE PROCESS: “THE SEGAL” by  ANTON CHEKHOV
51:11 - 58:04 — DISCUSS WHAT WE DID AND WHY
58:05 - 1:02:10 — CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (ANNE BOGART, DECLAN DONNELLAN, SUZUKI) 

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

Cosmopolitan (1 serving)

  • 2.5 oz Citrus Vodka
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • Splash Cranberry Juice
  • Squeeze of Fresh Lime

Pour ingredients in to a shaker with ice. Shake well until icy cold. Pour in to a martini glass. Squeeze lime slice in to glass and twist the rind along the rim to get the oil from the fruit. Enjoy!
For a fresh new flavor, use a lemon instead of a lime. Deliciously different!

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Aug 28, 202101:02:12
Topic: The Method (Method Acting)

Topic: The Method (Method Acting)

What is “Method Acting” a.k.a. “The Method”? Some say it’s for crazy people, some say it’s unnecessary if your a good actor, some say, it’s realism and how real relatable characters are successfully brought to life….Whatever your opinion or "method" is, we’re going to dive in and talk about it, debate it and try to get to the core of it. Maybe you’ll appreciate it more. Maybe less. Or maybe you dont give a rats rear and just want an hour with three of your favorite people :)

Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:
https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

0:00 - 04:51 — INTRODUCTION/DRINKING GAME??
4:52 - 11:07 — 1 MINUTE ROUND UP ‘IMAGINATION’. How did you pretend as a kid? What did you do?
11:08 - 13:40 — THE READING: QUOTES FROM KONSTANTIN STANISLAVSKI  (a pioneer in the acting world)
13:41 - 17:25 — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
17:26 - 25:22 — JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH (How Acting Changed. How did “The Method” come to be)
25:23 - 31:48 — DIVE IN TO THE TOPIC (Who are famous Method actors?)
31:49 - 43:52 — THE DEBATE. To be Method, or not to be Method, is that THE question?
43:53- 1:03:42 — KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER (Name the Method Actor…and more debate. LOL)
-------- - ---------- — THE PROCESS: We will do The Process in the next episode "The ANTI Method" which will tie everything together.
1:03:44 - 1:07:29 — CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler)

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

The Classic Martini (Russian Style in honor of Konstantin) (1 serving)

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • Dash of Dry Vermouth
  • Olives

Pour ingredients in to a shaker with ice. Shake well until icy cold. Pour in to a martini glass with an olive or two

— SHOW NOTES/LINKS —

Lee Strasberg’s method: ‘Sense Memory’
Stella Adler’s method: ‘Physical Actions’
Sanford Meisner’s method: ‘As If’ (Put your own self in to the character)

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Aug 14, 202101:07:30
Topic: Building a Character

Topic: Building a Character

What makes theatre great? Great characters! We talk about developing characters, how we do it, how others do it, and we actually give it a try!

Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

0:00 - 03:49  —  INTRODUCTION/Shout out to listeners
3:50 - 10-34  —  1 MINUTE ROUND UP ‘WHAT FRIGHTENS YOU’. Getting in touch with your own experiences helps you develop characters.
10:35 - 16:16 — THE READING: MYSTERY MONOLOGUES (Explained later)
16:17 - 20:29  —  ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (Earnest Hemingway)
20:30 - 23:54 — JANINE’S NERDY GEBBERISH (Anny Lamott “BIRD BY BIRD”- American Novelist)
23:55 - 31:48 — DIVE IN TO THE TOPIC
31:49 - 36:49 — HOW DO YOU DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTER
36:50 - 40:14 — KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER (Improve using Theatrical terms - Figuring out what we are doing)
40:15 - 44:20 — KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER (Actual start. LOL)
44:21 - 47:13 — DICUSS OUR UPCOMING SHOW
47:14 - 1:02:24 — THE PROCESS (“THE DRESSER” / “LOST IN YONKERS”)
1:02:25 - 1:08:47 — CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (Isabel Allende, Gabriel García Márquez, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra)

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

The Earnest Hemingway (1 serving)

This one is a doozie. We try to cover all pallets so Alesha brought this one to change up the pace.

  • 1 1/2 oz of Absenth
  • Chilled Champagne

Pour Absenth in to a champagne glass. Top with the chilled Champagne.Enjoy! (if you can..says Kevin) Hemingway says drink 3 of these slowly. I highly discourage this!…(also says Kevin)

— SHOW NOTES/LINKS —

The Bug Theatre : https://www.bugtheatre.org/

LIFE IS A DREAM: 11 Minutes Theatre @ THE BUG: opening night the First Friday of November

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:

https://www.11minutestheatre.com/

Instagram: @11minstheatre

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/

Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

INTRO/OUTRO VOICEOVER: https://musicradiocreative.com
11 MINUTES THEME SONG: https://www.premiumbeat.com/ Listen to the full version on our website. https://www.11minutestheatre.com/11-minutes-now
KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER:
“House of Style”
JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH: “City Jaunt”
ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS: “Spin”
Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Jul 11, 202101:08:48
Minisode - Kevin’s Quiz Corner : 1 Truth 2 Lies

Minisode - Kevin’s Quiz Corner : 1 Truth 2 Lies

We will occasionally bring you Minisodes. Each mini will focus on one of our standard podcasts segments like The Process, Janines Nerdy Gibberish, Alesha’s Luxurious Libations, or Kevins Quiz Corner. This episode is a Kevin’s Quiz Corner Minisode. It’s us being silly and having fun. Nothing very educational other than you getting to know us a little better. Will will play my version of the game 2 Truths 1 Lie… 1 Truth 2 Lies. (lying is fun, especially for an actor so more of those is better! :)

There will be 3 rounds for each of us, as well as our special guest!

BTW, the winner wins by a single point! Congratulations XXXXXX!

Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —
Sparkling Wormwood (1 serving)
This may be a minisode, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t drinking a famous Alesha cocktail! Earnest Hemingways’ favorite cocktail was Absenth and Champagne. What a better drink to do for a theatre podcast!

  • 1 oz Absenth
  • Fill glass with your very best Champagne

Combine and enjoy

— BRING IN THE GUEST! —
Roy Semerdjian - The husband of the amazing, talented and utmost terrific human, Kevin Leonard

— SHOW NOTES/LINKS —
No References or links in this show, but check out our Instagram page for photos we mention in this minisode

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:
https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— SEGMENT MUSIC —
KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”
Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

May 29, 202140:16
Topic: Tech Week (aka Hell Week)

Topic: Tech Week (aka Hell Week)

One of the most critical and stressful points in a theatre production is Tech Week (aka Hell Week). Learn what hell week is, and join us as we chat with a local Denver executive artistic director about his theatre, his experiences and the week known as HELL! We talked a little too long with our guest so this episode does not include our trademark “The Process” segment. Sorry! We’ll make it up to you with a dedicated “MINISODE” !

Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre

— EPISODE TIMELINE—

0:00 - 05:24 --  INTRODUCTION/TOPIC DISCUSSION (Getting right to it)
5:25 - 09:25  --  KEVIN & ALISHA RAPID ANSWER ‘STRESS WEEK’ QUESTIONS
9:26 - 13:50  --  ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (The Mind Eraser)
13:51 - 19:34 -- THE READING: NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn
19:35 - 26:19 -- JANINE’S NERDY GEBBERISH (11 horrible things that happen during Tech (hell) Week)
26:20 - 42:00 -- BRING IN THE GUEST! (Alex Weimer - local Denver actor)
42:01 - 55:34 -- KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER (Gender Bender Trivia (cuz we did “Stage Production” on Gender Bender episode)
55:35 - 1:01:43 -- CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (William Shakespear, Oscar Wilde, Stella Adler)

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

The Mind Eraser (1 serving)

The Mind Eraser is a fun drink that hails from the decade of so many other fun drinks: the 1980s. Combining vodka, coffee liqueur and sparkling water, it’s essentially a Black Russian with bubbles.

  • 2 ounces coffee liqueur
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • Club soda, to top

Add the coffee liqueur to an ice filled glass
Add vodka slowly, allowing it to layer in the glass
Top it off with club soda, and serve with a straw!

— BRING IN THE GUEST! —

Alex Weimer, Executive Artistic Director & Custodian (LOL.His words!) - The Bug Theatre

— SHOW NOTES/LINKS —

The Bug Theatre : https://www.bugtheatre.org/
23 things that happen during Tech (hell) Week : https://www.buzzfeed.com/candacelowry/horrific-things-that-inevitably-happen-during-tech-week

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, Facebook or Instagram:
https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre/
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— SEGMENT MUSIC —

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

May 15, 202101:01:43
Topic: Gender Bending in the Theatre

Topic: Gender Bending in the Theatre

In this episode, we discuss gender bending in theatre. Does a character's gender matter? Does the actor have to be the same gender as a character? In this time of gender fluidity, we discuss the impact it can and historically has brought to the stage. Lastly this episode is slightly different in that “THE READING” and “THE PROCESS” segments are done a bit differently. Enjoy!

Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre

As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, voice message, our website, Facebook or Instagram:
 Website: https://www.11minutestheatre.com
 
Instagram: @11minstheatre
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/11MinutesTheatre
 Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— EPISODE TIMELINE — 

0:00 - 9:45      --    INTRODUCTION/TOPIC DISCUSSION (Getting right to it)
9:46 - 15:41     --   ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (The Clover Club Cocktail)
15:42 - 20:09   --   THE READING: Alesha’s Pick ; Her dream male role and a female role she wants Kevin to read
20:10 - 22:43   --   TOPIC DISCUSSION CONT. (Gender Swap casting and Cross Gender Casting)
22:44 - 26:29   --   JANINE’S NERDY GEBBERISH (Donmar Warehouse Theatre in London-all female casts)
26:30 - 39:43   --   BRING IN THE GUEST! (Todd Black - local Denver actor)
39:44 - 50:40   --   KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER (Creating a Stage Production - Fictional Story Quiz)
50:41 - 1:00:42 --  THE PROCESS: Kevin’s Pick; His dream female role and a male role he wants Alesha to read
1:00:43 - 1:06:44 -- CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (Mommie Dearest the musical, Quick Drag Race Chat, upcoming episode, RuPaul quotes)


— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

Clover Club Cocktail (1 serving)

3 raspberries
¾ oz simple syrup
¾ oz lemon juice
½ oz aquafaba
½ oz dry vermouth
1 1/2 oz gin

Ice (preferably a large cube)

Muddle raspberries in shaker. Add simple syrup, vermouth, lemon juice, gin, & aquafaba to cocktail shaker. Dry shake ingredients together (without ice) until foam starts to form. Add large ice to shaker. Vigorously shake until frost forms in outside of shaker.. strain into glass of choice & add raspberry for garnish.

— SHOW NOTES/LINKS —

Donmar Warehouse Donmar Warehouse is a 251-seat, not-for-profit theatre in Covent Garden, London, England
HENRY IV at Donmar Warehouse (all Female cast review)
The Upstart Crow (by Ben Elton) - A British sitcom staring David Mitchell about William Shakespear
The Pillowman and other 11 Minutes Theatre videos can be seen on our website:

— SEGMENT MUSIC—

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”

Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

Apr 24, 202101:06:45
Topic: Superstitions in the Theatre

Topic: Superstitions in the Theatre

In this episode, we will discuss superstitions in the theatre. Actors are hard core superstitious and it’s fun to hear about all the superstitions, stories and experiences we and others have with them both in todays age and centuries before us. Enjoy!

Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre

Episode Timeline

0:00 - 3:38 -- INTRODUCTION (setting the mood)
3:39 - 12:32 -- TOPIC DISCUSSION (our personal superstitions and those in the world)
12:33 - 15:32 -- THE READING: Shakespeare (a scene with the 3 witches from McBeth)
15:33 - 19:13 -- ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (the black cat)
19:14 - 25:00 -- TOIPIC DISCUSSION CONT. (our superstitions on the stage)
25:00 - 30:18 -- JANINE’S NERDY GEBBERISH (root of the McBeth superstition)
30:19 - 46:00 -- BRING IN THE GUEST! (Kris Hipps - local Denver actor, writer, director, film maker)
46:01 - 53:29 -- KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER (13 superstitions)
53:30- 1:04:09 -- THE PROCESS(Alesha and Kevin attempt one of Janines process exercises)
1:04:10- 1:07:12 -- CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (Sonnet 116 by Shakespear)

— ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE —

“The “Black Cat

INGREDIENTS (3 servings)

  • 1.5 measures vodka
  • 1.5 measures brandy
  • 6 measures cranberry juice
  • Coca-cola

Place ice,  alcohol, simple syrup, lemon juice and cranberry juice  into shaker, shake thoroughly. Strain into glass. Splash coca cola to taste. Add orange zest for garnish.

— SHOW NOTES/LINKS —

13 Theatre Superstitions:https://broadwaydirect.com/13-theater-superstitions-halloween/
Check out the Bug Theatre: https://www.bugtheatre.org
Belvedere Theatre in Central City: http://coloradopreservation.org/2016-list-colorados-most-endangered-places/belvidere-theatre
Macbeth Starring Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian Mckellen (1976 production filmed in 1979) https://youtu.be/7skhaOegpLA
As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, or instagram:

https://www.11minutestheatre.com/
Instagram: @11minstheatre
Email: info@11minutestheatre.com

— Segment Music—

KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER
“House of Style”
Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH
“City Jaunt”
Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS
“Spin”
Vocals : Kevin
Music : Jay Man
www.our-music-box.com

“Superstition”
Arrangement : Kevin Leonard
Written by : Steve Wonder

Apr 10, 202101:07:14
Topic: 20th Century Plays In The 21st Century (do they still work?)

Topic: 20th Century Plays In The 21st Century (do they still work?)

In this episode, we will discuss 20th century plays are their relevancy in our current century and climate. This episode/topic gets a little deep in the theatre weeds ( nerdy theatre talk makes us theatre geeks so happy, especially Janine!! :) ) but hey, the three of us will make sure you have a few laughs along the way too. Of course there will always be cocktails, quiz's, and any other q or c works that you think are fun. That's our jam!

— Episode Timeline —

0:00 - 3:04 -- Introduction and Agenda
3:05 - 6:35 -- Alesha's Luxurious Libations (Old Fashioned)
6:35 - 8:39 -- Come to a live Play reading
8:40 - 12:47 -- The Reading: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
12:48 - 19:03-- Janine's Nerdy Gibberish
19:04 - 32:11
-- Bring In the Guests! (Margaret Cassart & Terrence Keane)
32:12 - 40:23 -- Kevin's Quiz Corner
40:24 - 56:11
--  The Process (Alesha and Kevin attempt one of Janines process exercises)
56:12 - 1:01:46 -- Wrap Up
1:01:47 - End -- Closing Quotes

— Alesha's Luxurious Libations cocktail recipes —

"Old Fashioned"

  • 1 oz Bourbon
  • 1 cube Sugar (or 1/2 teaspoon Luxardo Cherry syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange peal (no pith)
  • 1 Luxardo Cherry

Add sugar and bitters in to class and muddle until combined. (If using Luxardo syrup, add 1/2 teaspoon of water to mix bitters and syrup together)
Add Ice and Bourbon and gently stir
Twist Orange peal to release oils in to glass and whip rim of glass to coat with oil.
Drop peal in to glass with 1 or two Luxardo cherries.

NEXT EPISODE: SUPERSTITIONS & THE THEATRE (Why are actors so superstitious and where does it stem from)


Mar 28, 202101:03:02
Topic: Actors in Purgatory

Topic: Actors in Purgatory

This episode is slightly different than our normal cadence. We spend the first portion of our episode introducing you to us, our company and our intent.

0:00 - 7:00 -- What 11 minutes Now
7:00 - 19:30 -- About Janine, Alesha and Kevin
19:30 - 22:20 -- Janine's Nerdy Gibberish
22:30 - 28:45 -- The Reading: The Divine Comedy (Dante's inferno)
28:45 - 34:05 -- Alesha's Luxurious Libations (With a lot of ice crunching! Sorry!)
34:10 - 49:25 -- Bring In the Guests! (Patrick Brownson, and Maya Osterman)
49:30 - 1:03:00 -- Kevin's Quiz Corner
1:03:29 - End -- Closing Quotes/Wrap Up

---Cocktail/Happy Hour---
"11 Minutes Forbidden Sin"
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Pomegranate Liqueur
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
Dash of Bitters
Garnish with Orange wheel and Lemon Peel
Serve over ice

Voice-Over for introduction produced by Music Radio Creative
https://musicradiocreative.com/

Mar 14, 202101:05:49