Season Three of Ted and Michael Read Sketches into Microphones will be available on all podcast platforms on January 11th, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Season Three features the voice talents of Aneesa Folds, James Monroe Iglehart, Nik Walker, Eddy Lee, Andrew Bancroft, Julian Jiménez, Janice McIntyre , Patrick McCartney, Emmanuel Polycarpe , April Sickler, Mike O'Gorman, Hallie O'Gorman, and Gillian Pensavalle.
You can find full credits, episodes, transcripts, and more at TedandMichael.com
A celebration of all the holiday classics, ’Twas The Night is a feel-good homage to the original poem, set in a world with security alarms, cell phones, and a little Christmas magic. Parents Ian and Margaret are having a serene Christmas night, their two children dreaming of sugar plums in the next room, when a series of noises and crashes cause concern that Margaret’s younger brother is playing a holiday prank. But who, really, arose such a clatter? In the end, the whole family remembers that it’s never too late to say what you mean and that the spirit of Christmas is stronger than ever.
Listeners of 'Twas the Night are encouraged to donate to The Actors Fund, supporting their mission of fostering stability and resiliency, and providing a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan.
Visit twasthenightplay.com for more information.
Credits
Aneesa Folds as Margaret
Michael Paul Smith as Ian
Nik Walker as Nick
Fergie L Philippe as Max
Lexi Garcia as Julie
James Monroe Iglehart as Santa
Christopher Jackson as Narrator
Eddy Lee as News Announcer, Dispatcher, more
Additional voices by
Patrick Hinds and Gillian Pensavalle
Written and directed by Michael Paul Smith
Production management by Leah Cornish for Mischief Media
Sound Editing by Michael Paul Smith and Matt Tamanini
Sound Effects by Matt Tamanini
Additional music provided by Matt Wilson Christmas Tree-O
Communications by Tori Bryan for Mischief Media
Graphics for 'Twas The Night by Jordan Edwards for Mischief Media
Website by Jenson Neal and Jordan Edwards
Produced by Mischief Media and Jenson Neal
Executive Producer Gillian Pensavalle
Special Thanks To:
Melissa Anelli, Founder and CEO of Mischief Media
SAG-AFTRA
The Actors Fund
The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone— performers and those behind the scenes—who works in performing arts and entertainment, serving more than 17,000 people annually. Programs include social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and employment and training services. Visit www.actorsfund.org to learn more.
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Philip Company's Marcus Choi talks about getting his start with Disney, being a part of the cultural phenomenon of Sharknado, shares some of his favorite moments as Washington, and why it is important to always be looking for new things to feed off of when you are part of a long running show like Hamilton.
Philip company's Marcus Choi discusses his journey to from life in California to performing on Broadway stages in New York, how he booked Hamilton, the Philip tour origins, behind-the-scenes life of a Broadway dancer, and getting back to life on the road post-COVID shutdowns.
Jordana Grolnick discusses what comes next for the theater industry, her dream roles, what it's like to be a dance captain in Hamilton, and reveals who has the best view of Yorktown in the house.
And Peggy's Jordana Grolnick talks about swing life, falling in love with the creative team at an early age, her three year audition process, and changes to look for in Hamilton's reopening era.
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Rebecca Covington Webber talks about how quickly life changed during the COVID shutdown, heading back into rehearsals as a new mom, and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps.
Rebecca Covington Webber shares stories and gives behind-the-scenes access to her audition process, the journey to Hamilton Puerto Rico, family life on the road, and shares cures for imposter syndrome.
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West End's Sharon Rose reflects on her Hamilton audition process, getting back on stage at Victoria Palace, the familial bond within the cast, and shares Eliza's guide to Burn.
West End's Sharon Rose shares her how life experiences durning the theatrical shutdown helped evolve her role as Eliza, what it takes to put on the show after 15 months away, the emotional journeys of Hamilton carrying into life, and the importance of celebrating Blackness on stage and screen.
West End's Stephenson Ardren-Sodje shares life lessons and favorite memories from his time in Hamilton, the similarities and differences of Hamilton and Shakespeare, what's inspiring him now, and Stephenson takes questions from the Patreon Peeps.
Hamilton London's Stephenson Ardern-Sodje talks about the process of learning multiple tracks for the show, making his West End debut, lessons from the creative team, and examines Alexander's mindset and motives.
Hamilton West End's Stephenson Ardern-Sodje discusses his journey from being a writer to a performer, his very unique Hamilton audition process, what it has been like working alongside some of his heroes, and why hard work always pays off.
In part two West End's Leslie Garcia Bowman gives advice to his younger self, discusses what art is inspiring him now, recalls his first time seeing Hamilton, and what comes next.
Leslie Garcia Bowman recounts his time as Charles Lee in London, from dancing through the audition process with a broken collar bone to eventually handing the roll over to one of his closest friends. Plus backstage antics, busking his way to West End, and what he's up to now.
Giles Terera looks back on his time as Aaron Burr in the West End production of Hamilton, discusses publishing his acting journal to inspire future generations of theater-makers, and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps.
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Hamilton West End's Giles Terera discusses his Olivier award winning performance in Hamilton in the role of Aaron Burr, the joys of working with the show's creative team, finding his Burr though personal journaling, and the release of his new book Hamilton & Me.
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EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
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Ashely De La Rosa and Jared Dixon return to The Hamilcast to discuss the work being done behind-the-scenes in the Hamilton Racial Justice Task Force aka Ham4Progress, where company members come together for social justice causes and serving as a place where topics can be discussed and meaningful progress can be pursued.
Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program
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