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Dec. 6, 2018

Jamie Coventry - Clown & Co-director Mittens & Mistletoe

First, a little about the exquisite The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre and my recent experience in participating in a staged reading festival there two weeks ago. Our Guest Jamie Coventry (Clown, Juggler, Co-Producer, Co-Directo…
Nov. 1, 2018

Neva Hutchinson - On Acting (Part I)

This week I spoke with the multi-talented writer and actor Neva Hutchinson about her new play (which I directed), "Raptured: The Disappearance and Discovery of Aimee Semple McPherson", playing through November 3rd, 2018. Rap…
Oct. 3, 2018

Alex Bennett

Alex Bennett is an American radio personality and talk show host, known for his mix of left-wing politics and humor. He currently hosts a show Tues-Fri on GABNet.net at 10 pm ET. This week I had the opportunity to talk with …
Sept. 8, 2018

Jennifer Marshall - "Stranger Things" Star

Today's episode features Jennifer Marshall who plays the character Susan Hargrove (Max's Mom) in the huge Netflix TV show, "Stranger Things". We talk about all kinds of interesting topics within the world of acting and tele…
Sept. 6, 2018

Mugzy Brady - Hip Hop Artist from Australia

Born on the 22nd of January 1991 Mugzy had to fight through his adolescent years. Struggling with deep internal stress, he found inspiration in Eminem after his first encounter with Hip-Hop when he heard the song 'The Way I …
Aug. 30, 2018

David Rosen - Musician/Composer for Film and TV, Film Podcaster

My guest today is David Rosen. David is a musician who has written music for numerous films, TV shows and commericals. David Rosen – an Award-Winning Composer and Producer with over 12 years of industry experience! Based in…
Aug. 25, 2018

Remembering Aretha Franklin

My tribute to Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul. May she rest in peace. Hear all my podcasts at raysgreenrom.com . Opening music by Carly Ozard . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Suppo…
Aug. 11, 2018

Anne Galjour - Get Gandhi - A Seriously Radical Feminist Comedy

Great discussion with Anne Galjour, playwright and actor, whose new play "Get Gandhi - A Seriously Radical Feminist Comedy", previews tonight at Z Below in San Francisco. All information is below. Special ticket DISCOUNT for…
July 24, 2018

Jake Shimabukuro - Straight White Men - School of Rock - Angels in America

What a couple of weeks! I have been to three fabulous plays and to a concert featuring one of the best ukulele players in the world. Jake Shimabukuro ( http://jakeshimabukuro.com/ Marin Theatre Company ( https://www.marinthe…
July 8, 2018

Actor on the Road - Lt. of Inishmore and Theatre Rhino

Today I auditioned for a play at San Jose Stage Company called The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and tonight we are going to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Theater Rhinoceros in San Francisco. Music:! ****CORRECTION - the d…
June 18, 2018

John Fisher of Theatre Rhinoceros - Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Today I spoke with John Fisher, the Executive Director of Theatre Rhinoceros, the longest running queer theatre in the world. John directed the award-winning musical - Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. After last year’s (2017…
June 14, 2018

Shotz! - The Tony Awards - Summer Broadway Sensations

This week we take a look at Shotz! in San Francisco, The Tony Awards and Robert De Niro, the Anthony Bordain tragedy, and finally your summer Broadway Show List! --------------------------------------------------------------…
June 3, 2018

Roseanne Barr - Donald Trump - America is Reality Tv

Why are we focusing on Roseanne Barr when the real problem is the President of the United States and his use of Twitter, and the fact that we have become a reality TV show as a country? #AudioMo RayRenati.com RaysGreenRoom…
June 2, 2018

The Color Purple

Today I talk about the touring version of The Color Purple. The show has some impressive voices and energy but needs more specific direction. #AudioMo Rayrenati.com Raysgreenroom.com --- Send in a voice message: https://an…
May 14, 2018

Being the Best - The Seduction of Popularity

What does it mean to you to be successful? Must you be well known? Music Intro by Carly Ozard Ray's Web Site Green Room Radio Please Give an Itunes Rating Tell Your friends about this podcast! --- Send in a voice message: …
May 2, 2018

An Actor on the Road - Auditions in San Francisco - The Goat and Others

My day in San Francisco auditioning for plays including the goat by Edward Albee. RayRenati.com raysgreenroom.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.…
April 20, 2018

Ray on the Road- an Actor Tells All

Tonight we had our preview of you are my sunshine at the Phoenix Theatre in San Francisco. I tell you the ins and outs of all the BackStage. shenanigans, and why one should avoid Thai food right before going on stage. RayRen…
April 15, 2018

My Rant about Trump - Heisenberg at A.C.T. - You are my Sunshine at The Phoenix Theatre

My Web Site: Rayrenati.com Wave Radio Web Site: Raysgreenroom.com DONATE to Wave Radio: https://www.patreon.com/raysgreenroom ALL MUSIC BY the MAGNIFICENT CARLY OZARD: http://carlyozard.com/ 1) A special Trump Rant - Enjoy 2…
March 28, 2018

A Day in the Life of a Thin Skinned Man

Listen to me reminisce about the last 24 hours of my life. RayRenati.com RaysGreenRoom.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greenroomonair/support
March 26, 2018

An Actors Travels and Troubles

This is my first podcast delivered straight from my car as I drive to an audition. I tell you about my experiences over the weekend in local theater and local additions. RaysGreenRoom.com RayRenati.com thePear.org --- Send…
March 22, 2018

Bonnie Raitt Live in Concert and "Hamlet" at National Theatre London

This week I saw two shows I loved! The GREAT "Bonnie Raitt" at the San Jose Civic "Hamlet" with National Theatre London BONNIE RAITT In March of 2000, Bonnie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; this was followe…
March 1, 2018

Richard Fouts - Author of "The Birthday Lottery"

SYNOPSIS of "The Birthday Lottery" On December 1, 1969, five fraternity brothers gather together to listen to the U.S. Army's draft lottery, which uses birth dates to determine the order in which they will be called to serve…
Feb. 7, 2018

An Actor's Life - As Good as it Gets, a scene from the film

This week I am working on a scene from the film "As Good as it Gets". We are working on it in a very in conventional way: mimicking as closely as possible the actor in the film. In my case it's Jack Nicholson. rayrenati.com …
Jan. 29, 2018

An Actor’s Day

Rehearsing for acting class. Today in in class we will each be performing a monologue From a movie. The interesting thing is that each of us have been assigned to mimic the actor in the movie as much as possible. Usually act…