In this interview with Nikki Vilas, Synergy Theater performer, we have fun talking about costumes for Spontaneous Hitchcock. How does the cast find the right period-appropriate pieces? What styles do they adapt? What about period-appropriate set pieces? Also, Valerie Jord shares what she enjoys about the pictures and video she takes - including what she captures of the stage sets before a Synergy Theater show even begins!
Have a listen and find out why we're so excited to see what the cast will be wearing for Synergy Theater's Improvised Hitchcock! Hope to see you there, or at a future Synergy Theater show. Visit SynergyTheater.com to find showtimes and more!
The Vukasin Theater inside the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California is where Synergy Theater performed full-length improvised plays before the Lesher shut its doors, temporarily, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I talk with General Manager Scott Denison about the history of the Vukasin Theater, its possible future when the Lesher reopens, and Scott's own view in bringing us all back to in-person theater. ...
Find out all about Synergy Theater's Improvised Hitchcock from Griffen Bier and Valerie Jord! We find out: What is a Mid-Atlantic accent? Which Hitchcock film spooked Valerie for life? How do you use silence in an improvised scene to build suspense? Which Hitchcock film would you pick to enter as a cameo appearance? Plus Hitchcock trivia! ...
In this episode, Valerie Jord and I are joined by Paul Hansen - Synergy Theater student, Hitchcock fan, and more. Paul's knowledge of Hitchcock, Shakespeare, and the snack habits of Singapore monkeys is a treat! Spontaneous Hitchcock is here and the rest of Synergy Theater's 2022-2023 season is on the way! Get your tickets now at SynergyTheater.com. ...
