The Upstaging Gentlemen (Chasing Theatrical Dreams)

Michael Tennant and Nathan Prince

Hey there! Welcome to The Upstaging Gentlemen: Chasing Theatrical Dreams, hosted by Michael Tennant and Nathan Prince.We have a ton of experience in theater and business, but look—we definitely don’t know everything! We are still learning as we go, and we want to share that journey with you.While we talk a lot about the arts, this podcast is really for everyone. It is a show about chasing your biggest dreams and just going for it. Our goal is to be the spark—the change, the energy, and the positive push that moves our friends, families, and networks forward.Whether you are an artist, a business owner, or just trying to figure out your next step, tune in for real stories, great guests, and a lot of laughs as we figure it out together!

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Jun 8, 2024 · 31 min
Misery
Send us Fan Mail Michael asks Nathan to help him brainstorm for his upcoming production of Misery. Support the show
Jun 1, 2024 · 40 min
The Little Mermaid And Rigby Redd
Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan discuss the challenges on their recent projects. Nathan directed a touring production of The Little Mermaid and Michael directed his original work, Rigby Redd. The music for Rigby Redd is available on any streaming platform! Support the show
May 24, 2024 · 24 min
Theater in the Classrooms
Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan discuss recent ways they've been involved in the educational system. Nathan talks about Legendary Productions rentals to schools of sets, props, and costumes, and Michael discusses his CTE (Career Technical Education) class and the products his classes create. A great listen for teachers wanting ideas to do with their theater classes, and for theaters who might create an alliance between themselves and a high school. Support the show
Mar 16, 2024 · 32 min
Theater Trivia
Send us Fan Mail 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
Mar 9, 2024 · 31 min
Bell, Book and Candle/ Little Shop of Horrors
Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan discuss the challenges of putting up their recent productions. Support the show
Feb 17, 2024 · 33 min
Questions From Our Listeners
Send us Fan Mail 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
Feb 10, 2024 · 29 min
Upcoming Shows At Legendary Productions and Play With Your Food
Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan discuss the shows on their line ups. Michael talks about his love for the mischief Theater Company. Support the show
Feb 3, 2024 · 28 min
Lessons from 2023
Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan reflect on the year 2023 and the lessons they learned. Support the show
Jan 27, 2024 · 31 min
Back in the Saddle
Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show
Nov 4, 2023 · 31 min
Controversial Lessons in Theater
Send us Fan Mail 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, thought provoking theater without offending someone. How do you paint an accurate picture of reality when reality is ugly? Check out the discussion! Support the show
Oct 14, 2023 · 37 min
Casting Different Races
Send us Fan Mail Colby Banks joins Michael and Nathan to discuss the casting of different races in productions. Support the show
Oct 6, 2023 · 27 min
Steel Magnolias In The Round
Send us Fan Mail 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
Sep 9, 2023 · 32 min
New Season at Play With Your Food
Send us Fan Mail 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
Aug 26, 2023 · 29 min
Hello Dolly at the Redlands Bowl
Send us Fan Mail 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
Aug 17, 2023 · 26 min
Keyboard Warriors
Send us Fan Mail 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 a listen! Support the show
Jun 24, 2023 · 30 min
Directors Who Give The Best Parts To Their Family
Send us Fan Mail Michael and Nathan take a question from an anonymous listener who asks about 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 show
Jun 10, 2023 · 36 min
Legendary Nights
Send us Fan Mail 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 Nathan on the process of starting a new theatrical program. A great interview for theaters who are looking to expand on to their regular productions. Support the show
May 6, 2023 · 34 min
Episode 31: Actors Who Usurp The Director/Method Acting
Send us Fan Mail 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 acting. Michael and Nathan have different positions on method acting, which makes for an interesting discussion. Support the show
Apr 28, 2023 · 25 min
Episode 30: Theater Group On Blast
Send us Fan Mail 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 directors that patience is indeed a virtue - something ALL directors need to remember from time to time. Support the show
Apr 21, 2023 · 31 min
Episode 29: The Girl In The Picture
Send us Fan Mail 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

The Upstaging Gentlemen (Chasing Theatrical Dreams)

Misery

The Little Mermaid And Rigby Redd

Theater in the Classrooms

Theater Trivia

Bell, Book and Candle/ Little Shop of Horrors

Questions From Our Listeners

Upcoming Shows At Legendary Productions and Play With Your Food

Lessons from 2023

Back in the Saddle

Controversial Lessons in Theater

Casting Different Races

Steel Magnolias In The Round

New Season at Play With Your Food

Hello Dolly at the Redlands Bowl

Keyboard Warriors

Directors Who Give The Best Parts To Their Family

Legendary Nights

Episode 31: Actors Who Usurp The Director/Method Acting

Episode 30: Theater Group On Blast

Episode 29: The Girl In The Picture