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In this episode, we will discuss superstitions in the theatre. Actors are hard core superstitious and it’s fun to hear about all the superstitions, stories and experiences we and others have with them both in todays age and centuries before us. Enjoy! Leave us a voice message with your question and we will play it on air! https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre Episode Timeline 0:00 - 3:38 -- INTRODUCTION (setting the mood) 3:39 - 12:32 -- TOPIC DISCUSSION (our personal superstitions and those in the world) 12:33 - 15:32 -- THE READING: Shakespeare (a scene with the 3 witches from McBeth) 15:33 - 19:13 -- ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS (the black cat) 19:14 - 25:00 -- TOIPIC DISCUSSION CONT. (our superstitions on the stage) 25:00 - 30:18 -- JANINE’S NERDY GEBBERISH (root of the McBeth superstition) 30:19 - 46:00 -- BRING IN THE GUEST! (Kris Hipps - local Denver actor, writer, director, film maker) 46:01 - 53:29 -- KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER (13 superstitions) 53:30- 1:04:09 -- THE PROCESS(Alesha and Kevin attempt one of Janines process exercises) 1:04:10- 1:07:12 -- CLOSING QUOTES/WRAP UP - (Sonnet 116 by Shakespear) — ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS RECIPE — “The “Black Cat INGREDIENTS (3 servings) 1.5 measures vodka 1.5 measures brandy 6 measures cranberry juice Coca-cola Place ice,  alcohol, simple syrup, lemon juice and cranberry juice  into shaker, shake thoroughly. Strain into glass. Splash coca cola to taste. Add orange zest for garnish. — SHOW NOTES/LINKS — 13 Theatre Superstitions:https://broadwaydirect.com/13-theater-superstitions-halloween/ Check out the Bug Theatre: https://www.bugtheatre.org Belvedere Theatre in Central City: http://coloradopreservation.org/2016-list-colorados-most-endangered-places/belvidere-theatre Macbeth Starring Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian Mckellen (1976 production filmed in 1979) https://youtu.be/7skhaOegpLA As always, say hello and/or suggest a podcast topic via email, our website, or instagram: https://www.11minutestheatre.com/ Instagram: @11minstheatre Email: info@11minutestheatre.com — Segment Music— KEVIN’S QUIZ CORNER “House of Style” Vocals : Kevin Music : Jay Man www.our-music-box.com JANINE’S NERDY GIBBERISH “City Jaunt” Vocals : Kevin Music : Jay Man www.our-music-box.com ALESHA’S LUXURIOUS LIBATIONS “Spin” Vocals : Kevin Music : Jay Man www.our-music-box.com “Superstition” Arrangement : Kevin Leonard Written by : Steve Wonder --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre/support

In this episode, we will discuss 20th century plays are their relevancy in our current century and climate. This episode/topic gets a little deep in the theatre weeds ( nerdy theatre talk makes us theatre geeks so happy, especially Janine!! :) ) but hey, the three of us will make sure you have a few laughs along the way too. Of course there will always be cocktails, quiz's, and any other q or c works that you think are fun. That's our jam! — Episode Timeline — 0:00 - 3:04 -- Introduction and Agenda 3:05 - 6:35 -- Alesha's Luxurious Libations (Old Fashioned) 6:35 - 8:39 -- Come to a live Play reading 8:40 - 12:47 -- The Reading: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof 12:48 - 19:03-- Janine's Nerdy Gibberish 19:04 - 32:11 -- Bring In the Guests! (Margaret Cassart & Terrence Keane) 32:12 - 40:23 -- Kevin's Quiz Corner 40:24 - 56:11 --  The Process (Alesha and Kevin attempt one of Janines process exercises) 56:12 - 1:01:46 -- Wrap Up 1:01:47 - End -- Closing Quotes — Alesha's Luxurious Libations cocktail recipes — "Old Fashioned" 1 oz Bourbon 1 cube Sugar (or 1/2 teaspoon Luxardo Cherry syrup 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Orange peal (no pith) 1 Luxardo Cherry Add sugar and bitters in to class and muddle until combined. (If using Luxardo syrup, add 1/2 teaspoon of water to mix bitters and syrup together) Add Ice and Bourbon and gently stir Twist Orange peal to release oils in to glass and whip rim of glass to coat with oil. Drop peal in to glass with 1 or two Luxardo cherries. NEXT EPISODE: SUPERSTITIONS & THE THEATRE (Why are actors so superstitious and where does it stem from) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre/support

This episode is slightly different than our normal cadence. We spend the first portion of our episode introducing you to us, our company and our intent. 0:00 - 7:00 -- What 11 minutes Now 7:00 - 19:30 -- About Janine, Alesha and Kevin 19:30 - 22:20 -- Topic Overview 22:30 - 28:45 -- Topic Quote/Dialog/Script Reading/Discussion 28:45 - 34:05 -- Topic Cocktail/Happy Hour (With a lot of ice crunching! Sorry!) 34:10 - 49:25 -- Topic Guest Interview (Patrick Brownson, and Maya Osterman) 49:30 - 1:03:00 -- Theatre Trivia Game 1:03:29 - End -- Closing Quotes/Wrap Up ---Cocktail/Happy Hour--- "11 Minutes Forbidden Sin" 1 oz Bourbon 1 oz Pomegranate Liqueur 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth Dash of Bitters Garnish with Orange wheel and Lemon Peel Serve over ice Guests --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/11minutestheatre/support