Episode 26: Funny Thing is Hilarious Maximus at Skokie Theatre
MadKap Productions live up to their name in this production of Stephen Sondheim’s ridiculous musical “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at the Skokie Theatre outside Chicago, directed by Wayne Mell.The story ostensibly takes place in ancient Rome spoofing the absurdities of life, pa...
441. 600 Messages in 3 Days What Reno Lovison Learned About Outreach
"Networking is just building relationships and sharing ideas with people."
"It's not how many people you know, but how many people know you."
"If you can't do what they're looking for, you probably know someone who can help them."
In this enlightening episode of Better Call Daddy, hosts...
Episode 30: I'm Only Blind - Documentary Film Review by Reno Lovison
Being blind is not Tim’s story. The fact that he has refused to let his visual impairment dictate his life is what makes him an inspiration to everyone he meets. Listen to learn more.
Episode 35: Much Ado About Nothing is Worth the Fuss
Performed in modern dress using original Elizabethan vernacular, Much Ado About Nothing is a quintessential Shakespeare comedy and seminal rom-com that has a little something for everyone. A humorous love story with a touch of drama that pokes fun at everyone no matter their rank. Presented by ...
Episode 36: Amadeus at Steppenwolf - Theater Review
“Amadeus” presented at Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago is a story of two men, one believed to be beloved by God and one who believed he could negotiate to win God’s love.On the surface it is easy to assume this is a biographical sketch of Mozart, and indeed the story written by Peter Shaffer does all...
Episode 43: Dance of Death - Steppenwolf Chicago - Theater Review Podcast
Featuring an impressive, ancient, oppressive, dimly lit three story plaster and brick edifice, that apparently was a former jail, it is now the military home of a company commander and his wife located on an offshore island. Set in Scandinavia sometime in the late 19th or early 20th Century, Ali...
Episode 44: Confederates at Redtwist - Theater Review Podcast
This intimate drama at Redtwist Theater in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago delivers a message of unconscious bias and institutional slavery put into motion generations ago but messages that are still very much alive and grappled with today on both sides of the racial divide. Review by Reno ...
Episode 45: The Irish and How They Got That Way - Chicago - Theater Review
You’ll probably love this if you’re of Irish heritage because of the familiarity of the songs and background message. If you’re a few generations removed or have no Irish heritage you will likely find some insight into this segment of America that makes up about 10% of the overall population.The ...
Episode 48: City Lit has you seeing red - Theater Review Podcast
In “Changing Channels” at City Lit Theater in Chicago, Maggie Carlin and boss Eddie Gilroy abruptly learn that creating what will become an iconic TV comedy show is not all fun and games. Currently appearing on the fledgling DuMont TV network, Gilroy has an offer to move his wildly popular show t...
Episode 58: West Side Story - Musical Theater Review - Skokie
West Side Story presented at the North Shore Center for Performing Arts by Music Theater Works in Skokie, IL (Chicago suburb) is a recommended, enjoyable, solid production at a great venue with strong musical and dance performances all around.Listen to this podcast theater review by Reno Lovison ...
