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Heilman & Haver - Episode 58 (Guest Michelle Danner)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 58.  We hope you enjoy the show!
Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and on our new website: www.heilmanandhaver.com!
 
EPISODE 58 SYNOPSIS
We're pleased to be joined by Michelle Danner, legendary LA acting coach (to the likes of Salma Hayek, Seth McFarland, Gerard Butler, Henry Cavell, and many more!), accomplished film and stage director, and author.  Michelle has also directed and acted in over thirty plays and musicals in New York and Los Angeles and joins us to share her wisdom from nearly 30 years as an acting coach and what she's learned from her time on stage and behind (and in front of) the camera.
 
ARTS AROUND THE SOUND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
"The Crucible" at WWCA... starring Greg!
Go see Greg and a cast of talented local favorites perform the Tony Award-winning play, "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller.  The show runs through March 20th and tickets and more info can be had at www.wwca.us.  And check out Greg's five-part blog series, "The Crucible Diaries", for a behind-the-curtain look at the production, available now on our website.
"Richard III" reimagined at the Rep
Playing now through April 3rd at Seattle Rep it’s “Teenage Dick” -  a satirical retelling of Shakespeare’s Richard III set in 2010.  You can find Greg's review of the show on our Film & Stage Reviews page and get tickets and more info at www.seattlerep.org.
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Michelle Danner
Michelle Danner is a legendary acting teacher and founder of the Creative Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory.  She is also now well-established as a successful feature film director.  Her film “Bad Impulse,” a psychological thriller about family secrets and modern technology won Best Narrative Feature at the 2019 International Independent Film Awards and the Best Director Award at the 2019 Culver City Film Festival.
Michelle's other film “The Runner“, an action thriller and true-life coming of age story, has played at 28 festivals around the country and internationally. Danner won Best Director five times including at the Milan Gold Awards, the Montreal Independent Film Festival, and the Paris Play Film Festival.
Raised in a show business family with a deep appreciation for all of the performing arts, Danner also runs the boutique “Cinema at the Edge” film festival and recently directed a new one-person virtual play, Bonnie Culver’s “Norris,” starring Anne Archer, based on the memoirs of the widow of writer Norman Mailer.
A dedicated mom of two (one an aspiring filmmaker), Danner still has her “day job” – overseeing the faculty of the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, and conducting her weekly acting class. Her list of students has included Christian Slater, Salma Hayek, Gerard Butler, Seth McFarlane, Penelope Cruz, Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union, and Zooey Deschanel.  
A longtime student of legendary acting teachers like Stella Adler and Uta Hagen, Danner’s eclectic approach (which she calls “The Golden Box”) allows actors the freedom to employ a wide variety of techniques.  She joined us from her home in LA.
Connect with Michelle:
The Michelle Danner Acting Studio
On Instagram
On Twitter
On Facebook

Heilman & Haver - Episode 57 (Guest Rico Simonini)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 57.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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EPISODE 57 SYNOPSIS
Well-known Los Angeles cardiologist and actor Dr. Rico Simonini.  Rico originated the role of Frank Sinatra in Willard Manus’ play “Frank & Ava” in 2014 and again in the 2018 film by the same name, which he adapted and co-produced.  Today’s interview took place on January 25th, the 32nd anniversary of Ava Gardner’s death, and in a few moments we’ll hear from Rico about his film and the woman who saved Sinatra, by first destroying him.
 
ARTS AROUND THE SOUND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
CSTOCK presents "Matilda: The Musical"
Central Stage Theater presents Roald Dahl’s "Matilda: The Musical".  Check out Greg’s review of the show on our Facebook page and catch the show at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club in Bremerton, through Sunday January 30th.  Tickets, including dinner theater tickets, are available at cstock.org.
 
Shaw shorts "Love or Marriage" at WWCA
“Love or Marriage” is a collection of one-act plays by George Bernard Shaw and directed by our friend Kristi Ann Jacobson.  Best known for "Pygmalion" and "Candida", Shaw used his theatrical works to discuss social attitudes and criticize the English Stage.  “Love or Marriage” runs through Jan 30th.  Get tickets and more info at wwca.us.
 
"Death of a Salesman" opens at BCT
Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”, opens at Bremerton Community Theater next Friday, February 4th.  Info and tickets can be had at bctshows.org.
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Rico Simonini
Dr. Rico Simonini is a leading Los Angeles cardiologist and accomplished actor, writer, and producer.  As an actor Rico has enjoyed the opportunity to play leading roles in dozens of plays on stages in New York, Los Angeles, and a few places in between, working the boards as Ricky Roma (Glengarry Glenn Ross), RP McMurphy (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), Daniel Kaffee (A Few Good Men), and Joe Pendleton (Heaven Can Wait) in addition to originating over a dozen roles in dramas by local playwrights - all while maintaining his cardiology practice.
Like Anton Chekhov, Somerset Maugham, and Arthur Conan Doyle before him, Rico remained married to medicine while pursuing his paramour, the theater, wherever his career would take him.  And after being recruited by one of Los Angeles' most prestigious medical centers, he found himself being recruited by his clients to indulge his fancy for film and theater. 
This led Rico to study the craft with various mentors including the Baron-Brown Meisner Studios as well as the Actors Studio.  In 2014, playwright Willard Manus chose Rico to originate the role of Frank Sinatra in "Frank and Ava" a two-person play developed at the Actors' Studio, and based on true events, portraying the stars’ iconic and tumultuous romance.
Inspired by the story of Sinatra's redemption and resurrection despite improbable odds, Rico undertook the screenplay adaptation and his first feature film “Frank & Ava” premiered in 2018, with a global release in early 2019.  It’s the story of Sinatra as never told before and Ava Gardner, the woman who saved him, by breaking him.  Rico joined us from his office in Beverly Hills.
Watch "Frank & Ava" - 
At the "Frank & Ava" Film Website
Stream "Frank & Ava" on iTunes
Stream "Frank & Ava" on Amazon (or purchase DVD)
Connect with Rico" -
At RicoSimonini.com
At Simonini Cardiology
On Facebook
On Twitter
On Instagram
On IMDb
On YouTube

Heilman & Haver - Episode 56 (Guest Kaytlin McIntyre)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 56.  We hope you enjoy the show!
Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CSTOCK presents "Matilda: The Musical"
Central Stage Theater, CSTOCK for short, presents Roald Dahl’s "Matilda: The Musical"!  Check out Greg’s review of the show on our Facebook page and catch the show at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club in Bremerton, through Sunday January 30th.  Tickets, including dinner theater tickets, are available at cstock.org.
Shaw shorts "Love or Marriage" open at WWCA
“Love or Marriage” is a collection of one-act plays by George Bernard Shaw and directed by our friend Kristi Ann Jacobson.  Best known for "Pygmalion" and "Candida", Shaw used his theatrical works to discuss social attitudes and criticize the English Stage.  “Love or Marriage” opens tonight, Friday, January 21st and runs for two weekends through Jan 30th.  Get tickets and more info at wwca.us.
"Little Shop of Horrors" Auditions at WWCA
Auditions for "Little Shop of Horrors" happen tomorrow, Saturday, January 22nd!  No gardening or botany background required!  Just prepare 16 bars of a song (a verse and a chorus), brush up on your cold readings, limber up for a dance step or two, and join the fun at Noon at 521 Bay Street in Port Orchard.  More info at wwca.us
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Kaytlin McIntyre
Kaytlin McIntyre is a director, producer, and casting director based out of Seattle and is an Associate Artistic Producer and Director of Casting and she also heads up new play development at Seattle Rep.  She grew up outside Kansas City and was introduced to theatre by accident, driving her dedication to reaching new audiences with accessible and magical stories.  When she’s not in the rehearsal or audition room, you can find her out on the hiking trail.
Connect with Seattle Rep:
On the web
On Facebook
On Instagram
On YouTube
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK 
Join us next Friday, January 28th, when we'll welcome actor and cardiologist Rico Simonini to the show on the 32nd anniversary of Ava Gardner's death to talk about his film "Frank & Ava".

Heilman & Haver - Episode 55 (Guest Richard Barrios - Part 2)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 55.  We hope you enjoy the show!
Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“A Classic Christmas" with Jeremy Arnold
Saturday, December 18th, Jeremy Arnold will join us at the Roxy for a one-of-a-kind roundtable discussion before a “It’s a Wonderful Life” hits the Roxy big screen.  Plan to come early for a matinee showing of “White Christmas” and stay for the holiday bites and wine before we hit the stage with Jeremy.  We’ll also enjoy a special Christmas message from "Zuzu" herself, Karolyn Grimes.  Get more info and tickets at roxybremerton.org.
"Seasonal Allergies" Hit The Lesser Known Players
Get your tickets now for The Lesser Known Players’ presentation of "Seasonal Allergies" by Katherine DiSavino & Kevin Mead, directed and produced by our friends, and frequent stage-mates, Kristi Ann Jacobson and Gary Fetterplace, and starring a cast of local favorites.  Get ready to laugh away your throat tickle and clear your sinuses with a healthy dose of holiday fun!  Check out Greg's review then visit lesserknownplayers.org for tickets and more info.
"WWCA Holiday Variety Show" Now Onstage
Onstage now at Western Washington Center for the Arts in Port Orchard, it’s the “WWCA Holiday Variety Show” directed by our friend Rebecca Ewen.  Come and celebrate the season with some of your favorite WWCA performers.  The show will feature choral arrangements written by beloved Music Director, the late Bruce Ewen, dance numbers, and much more.  Check out Greg's review of the show on Facebook, and get your tickets now at wwca.us.  
Get to Know a Theater - Renton Civic Theater
Make sure to visit our YouTube channel for our latest installment of "Get to Know a Theater."  In this episode we feature Renton Civic Theater and an interview with Managing Artistic Director Bill Huls.  Formerly a movie theater, Renton Civic opened in 1987 and has become a well-loved destination for the arts in Renton.  For our friends on the east side of the sound, check our Greg’s review (yep he’s been busy!) of their currently running production of the holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”  Tickets and info at rentoncivictheatre.org.
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Richard Barrios
Richard Barrios is the author of “Screened Out: Playing Gay in Hollywood from Edison to Stonewall”, “Dangerous Rhythm: Why Movie Musicals Matter”, “A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film” (which was awarded the Theater Library Association Prize), and, with TCM, “West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic” and “Must See Musicals: 50 Show Stopping Movies We Can’t Forget.”
Richard has lectured and presented films at the Smithsonian Institute, the American Film Institute, and the Film Forum, written articles for the New York Times, appeared in numerous documentary films, and contributed audio commentaries to DVD and Blu-ray releases.  A native of Louisiana, Richard joined us from his home in New Jersey. 
Connect with Richard
On Amazon
On TCM
On Twitter
On Facebook
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK 
A very Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all our friends, guests and listeners!  We’ll be stepping away from the mic for a few weeks to enjoy the season with our families, but keep up with us on social media throughout the rest of 2021 and watch for our annual Christmas episode of "In the Mix" coming soon to our YouTube channel!

Heilman & Haver - Episode 54 (Guest Richard Barrios - Part 1)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 54.  We hope you enjoy the show!
Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“A Classic Christmas" with Jeremy Arnold
Saturday, December 18th, Jeremy Arnold will join us at the Roxy for a one-of-a-kind roundtable discussion before a “It’s a Wonderful Life” hits the Roxy big screen.  Plan to come early for a matinee showing of “White Christmas” and stay for the holiday bites and wine before we hit the stage with Jeremy.  We’ll also enjoy a special Christmas message from "Zuzu" herself, Karolyn Grimes.  Get more info and tickets at roxybremerton.org.  And tune in next week and keep an eye on our social media pages for your chance to WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS!
"A Match Made At Christmas" Special Event
Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 9th, when BISA Vocal Studio, in partnership with Abundant House Films and Faraway Entertainment, will present the Bainbridge Island Premiere of a film made right here in the Pacific Northwest.  “A Match Made at Christmas” will play at 7pm at the Historic Lynwood Theatre at 7pm, followed by a Q&A with cast members Bainbridge Island resident Shannon Dowling, and Seattle actor Jared Hernandez.  Visit the Historic Lynnwood for tickets.
"Seasonal Allergies" Hit The Lesser Known Players
Get your tickets now for The Lesser Known Players’ presentation of "Seasonal Allergies" by Katherine DiSavino & Kevin Mead, directed and produced by our friends, and frequent stage-mates, Kristi Ann Jacobson and Gary Fetterplace, and starring a cast of local favorites.  Get ready to laugh away your throat tickle and clear your sinuses with a healthy dose of holiday fun!  Visit lesserknownplayers.org for tickets.
"WWCA Holiday Variety Show" Now Onstage
Onstage now at Western Washington Center for the Arts in Port Orchard, it’s the “WWCA Holiday Variety Show” directed by our friend Rebecca Ewen.  Come and celebrate the season with some of your favorite WWCA performers.  The show will feature choral arrangements written by beloved Music Director, the late Bruce Ewen, dance numbers, and much more.  Check out Greg's review of the show on Facebook, and get your tickets now at wwca.us.  
Get to Know a Theater - The Seattle Rep
Make sure to visit our YouTube channel for our latest installment of "Get to Know a Theater."  In this episode we feature the winner of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, The Seattle Rep.  Artistic Director Braden Abraham and Artistic Producer Elisabeth Farwell-Moreland joined us for an in depth look at the Rep’s history, it’s uniqueness in Seattle, and it’s future post-COVID and a big remodel.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Richard Barrios
Richard Barrios is the author of “Screened Out: Playing Gay in Hollywood from Edison to Stonewall”, “Dangerous Rhythm: Why Movie Musicals Matter”, “A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film” (which was awarded the Theater Library Association Prize), and, with TCM, “West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic” and “Must See Musicals: 50 Show Stopping Movies We Can’t Forget.”
Richard has lectured and presented films at the Smithsonian Institute, the American Film Institute, and the Film Forum, written articles for the New York Times, appeared in numerous documentary films, and contributed audio commentaries to DVD and Blu-ray releases.  A native of Louisiana, Richard joined us from his home in New Jersey. 
Connect with Richard
On Amazon
On TCM
On Twitter
On Facebook
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK 
Join us next week, Friday, December 10th, for the second half of our interview with Richard, and more on the history and impact of what he calls a "fabulous and fascinating - if sometimes peculiar body of work" - the movie musical.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 53 (Guest Stewart Lyons - Part 2)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 53.  We hope you enjoy the show!
Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“A Classic Christmas" with Jeremy Arnold
Saturday, December 18th, Jeremy Arnold will join us at the Roxy for a one-of-a-kind roundtable discussion before a “It’s a Wonderful Life” hits the Roxy big screen.  Plan to come early for a matinee showing of “White Christmas” and stay for the holiday bites and wine before we hit the stage with Jeremy.  We’ll also enjoy a special Christmas message from "Zuzu" herself, Karolyn Grimes.  Get more info and tickets at roxybremerton.org.  And tune in next week and keep an eye on our social media pages for your chance to WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS!
Virtual "Coppelia" by Bainbridge Ballet to Stream Over Thanksgiving
Keep an eye on the Bainbridge Ballet Facebook page next week for a special virtual production of comic ballet, "Coppelia", thanks to the skills of our friend, local filmmaker, Scott Breitbarth.  
"A Match Made At Christmas" Special Event
Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 9th, when BISA Vocal Studio, in partnership with Abundant House Films and Faraway Entertainment, will present the Bainbridge Island Premiere of a film made right here in the Pacific Northwest.  “A Match Made at Christmas” will play at 7pm at the Historic Lynwood Theatre at 7pm, followed by a Q&A with cast members Bainbridge Island resident Shannon Dowling, and Seattle actor Jared Hernandez.
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Stewart Lyons
Stewart Lyons is a Co-Executive Producer, Line Producer, and Production Executive with extensive experience with most major studio, network, cable, and streaming television companies including Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, Warner Brothers, Amazon, HBO, Weinstein Productions, NBC, and CBS. He has worked on 33 television series, 27 pilots (20 ordered to series), and dozens of feature films and television movies. 
He was recently Director, Original Series Production, for Netflix and prior to that assignment was Co-Executive Producer for the premiere season of “Better Call Saul”. He won 2 Emmys as Line Producer for “Breaking Bad”, the most critically acclaimed series in the history of television. He also received two Directors Guild Awards, two Producers Guild Awards, a Golden Globe, and two Peabody Awards for this series. He was also the only person, cast or crew, who was on set for every day of the production of "Breaking Bad". 
In addition to his regular production positions, his work as a production consultant includes scheduling and/or budgeting over 160 pilots and television series for streaming, cable, and broadcast companies for projects throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. In 2015, he was the first television line producer to be the subject of "An Evening With..." hosted by Senator Christopher Dodd at the MPAA in Washington, DC. 
Stewart has lectured at the Directors Guild, the Producers Guild, Chapman University, USC's Peter Stark Program, UCLA, the University of Maryland, and in both England and Germany about set operations, scheduling, budgeting, and the development of "auteur" television. He received his BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and his MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business. He is a graduate of the DGA/Producers Training Program and currently works as adjunct Professor at DePaul University instructing in creative producing at their Los Angeles location for masters degree students.   He joined us from his home in Oxnard, CA.
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK 
Join us next week, Friday, December 26th, when we'll be joined by author Richard Barrios to talk about the history of the musical, the technology the films spawned, and some of his favorite must-see musicals throughout the years.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 52 (Guest Stewart Lyons - Part 1)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 52.  We hope you enjoy the show!
Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
“A Classic Christmas" with Jeremy Arnold
Saturday, December 18th, Jeremy Arnold will join us at the Roxy for a one-of-a-kind roundtable discussion before a “It’s a Wonderful Life” hits the Roxy big screen.  Plan to come early for a matinee showing of “White Christmas” and stay for the holiday bites and wine before we hit the stage with Jeremy.  We’ll also enjoy a special Christmas message from "Zuzu" herself, Karolyn Grimes.  Get more info and tickets at roxybremerton.org.
Movies of the Decade - "La La Land"
Playing tomorrow, Saturday, 11/20, for the 20-teens decade, it’s “La La Land” starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone and written and directed by Damian Chazelle.  We’ll get things started as usual at 6:30 and this month we’ll enjoy a special video introduction by one of Jeremy Arnold’s fellow TCM authors, Richard Barrios, author of A “Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film” and “Must See Musicals”.  Richard will also be our guest for Episode 54 on Friday, December 3rd, so make sure to tune in.
WWCA Holiday Variety Show Opens 11/26/21
Opening November 26th at Western Washington Center for the Arts in Port Orchard, it’s the “WWCA Holiday Variety Show” directed by our friend Rebecca Ewen.  Come and celebrate the season with some of your favorite WWCA performers.  The show will feature choral arrangements written by beloved Music Director, the late Bruce Ewen, dance numbers performed by Just for Kicks School of Dance, and much more.  Get your tickets now at wwca.us.
Virtual "Coppelia" by Bainbridge Ballet to Stream Over Thanksgiving
Keep an eye on the Bainbridge Ballet Facebook page next week for a special virtual production of comic ballet, "Coppelia", thanks to the skills of our friend, local filmmaker, Scott Breitbarth.  
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Stewart Lyons
Stewart Lyons is a Co-Executive Producer, Line Producer, and Production Executive with extensive experience with most major studio, network, cable, and streaming television companies including Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, Warner Brothers, Amazon, HBO, Weinstein Productions, NBC, and CBS. He has worked on 33 television series, 27 pilots (20 ordered to series), and dozens of feature films and television movies. 
He was recently Director, Original Series Production, for Netflix and prior to that assignment was Co-Executive Producer for the premiere season of “Better Call Saul”. He won 2 Emmys as Line Producer for “Breaking Bad”, the most critically acclaimed series in the history of television. He also received two Directors Guild Awards, two Producers Guild Awards, a Golden Globe, and two Peabody Awards for this series. He was also the only person, cast or crew, who was on set for every day of the production of "Breaking Bad". 
In addition to his regular production positions, his work as a production consultant includes scheduling and/or budgeting over 160 pilots and television series for streaming, cable, and broadcast companies for projects throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. In 2015, he was the first television line producer to be the subject of "An Evening With..." hosted by Senator Christopher Dodd at the MPAA in Washington, DC. 
Stewart has lectured at the Directors Guild, the Producers Guild, Chapman University, USC's Peter Stark Program, UCLA, the University of Maryland, and in both England and Germany about set operations, scheduling, budgeting, and the development of "auteur" television. He received his BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and his MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business. He is a graduate of the DGA/Producers Training Program and currently works as adjunct Professor at DePaul University instructing in creative producing at their Los Angeles location for masters degree students.   He joined us from his home in Oxnard, CA.
COMING UP NEXT WEEK 
Join us next week, Friday, November 26th, for the second half of our interview with Stewart and more about "Breaking Bad" and the craft of television production. 

Heilman & Haver - Episode 51 (Guest Rob Paulsen - Part 2)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 51.  We hope you enjoy the show!
Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Catch "CLUE" on the BCT Mainstage
Running through November 21st, it’s "CLUE - the play, based on the film, based on the board game!  Several of our talented friends are involved in this classic who-done-it, and Greg and I sat down with them and the rest of the cast for a special behind-the-scenes preview, available now on our YouTube channel.  Find Greg’s review of the show on our Facebook page and get your tickets for CLUE now, at bctshows.com.
“A Classic Christmas" with Jeremy Arnold
Saturday, December 18th, Jeremy Arnold will join us at the Roxy for a one-of-a-kind roundtable discussion before a “It’s a Wonderful Life” hits the Roxy big screen.  Plan to come early for a matinee showing of “White Christmas” and stay for the holiday bites and wine before we hit the stage with Jeremy.  We’ll also enjoy a special Christmas message from "Zuzu" herself, Karolyn Grimes.  Get more info and tickets at roxybremerton.org.
WWCA Holiday Variety Show Opens 11/26/21
Opening November 26th at Western Washington Center for the Arts in Port Orchard, it’s the “WWCA Holiday Variety Show” directed by our friend Rebecca Ewen.  Come and celebrate the season with some of your favorite WWCA performers.  The show will feature choral arrangements written by beloved Music Director, the late Bruce Ewen, dance numbers performed by Just for Kicks School of Dance, and much more.  Get your tickets now at wwca.us.
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Voice Actor Rob Paulsen
We’re pleased to ring in our 50th episode with a man who has given voice to some of the most popular and timeless animated characters of our generation.  Rob Paulsen was born in Detroit, MI, and at an early age, fell in love with the talents of comedians like Pat Paulsen, Foster Brooks, Red Skelton, Carol Burnett, Jonathan Winters, Peter Sellers, and the cast of Monty Python.  His first role as an entertainer was as a singer, which trained his ear, eye, and voice to work together in a wide array of styles.
Rob hit LA in the 1970’s intending to be a live action actor but quickly fell under the spell of the Groundlings, the legendary Los Angeles’ comedy/improv troupe, where he befriended and worked with Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Lynne Marie Stewart, John Paragon, Cassandra Peterson, and Laraine Newman.  His skills honed, he landed his first voice gig on “GI Joe” which opened the door to Hanna-Barbera and veteran director Gordon Hunt, who cast Rob as one of Rob favorite characters from boyhood, Hadji, in a revival of the classic series “Jonny Quest.”
That early success came right at the advent of the cable revolution and the millennial baby boom, and a sudden demand for family-oriented programming that would enchant young viewers as well as their parents.  Disney, Warner Brothers, and Hanna-Barbera all started reviving old series and creating new ones, while networks like Nickelodeon and other syndication outlets began demanding more original daytime programming and Rob and his colleagues were part of it all.
Rob is best known for bringing life to beloved characters like Yakko on “Animaniacs”, Raphael on “TMNT”, Pinky and Dr. Scratchansniff on “Pinky and the Brain”, Carl Wheezer on “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius”, and many, many more throughout a career spanning five decades.
After fighting a successful battle with throat cancer in 2016, a story detailed in his 2019 memoir “Voice Lessons”, Rob is back and busier than ever and still one of the hardest working, most in-demand, and beloved voice artists in the industry.  In 2020 he reprised his role as Yakko in a reboot of “Animaniacs” on Hulu and has set new dates for his live show, “Animaniacs In Concert!”, performed with live music in symphony halls and theatres around the country. He is an outspoken advocate for people battling cancer and frequently makes time to bring joy and comfort to fans of all ages, all over the world.  Rob joined us from his home in San Simeon, CA.
Rob on Facebook: @robpaulsenlive
Rob on Twitter: @yakkopinky
Rob on Instagram: @rob_paulsen
Buy Rob's memoir: "Voice Lessons" on Amazon
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK 
Join us next week, Friday, November 19th, when we’ll welcome Stewart Lyons to the show.  Stewart was our guest at the 2021 Seattle Film Summit and is a Co-Executive Producer, Line Producer, Unit Production Manager and Production Executive who has worked on projects with Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, Warner Brothers, Amazon, Starz, Apple, HBO, FX, AMC (including a little show called Breaking Bad!)

Heilman & Haver - Episode 50 (Guest Rob Paulsen - Part 1)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 50.  We hope you enjoy the show!
Please join the conversation - email us with thoughts and ideas and connect with the show on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Catch "CLUE" on the BCT Mainstage
Running through November 21st, it’s "CLUE" - the play, based on the film, based on the board game!  Several of our talented friends are involved in this classic who-done-it, and Greg and I sat down with them and the rest of the cast for a special behind-the-scenes preview, available now on our YouTube channel.  Find Greg’s review of the show on our Facebook page and get your tickets for CLUE now, at bctshows.com.
“A Classic Christmas" with Jeremy Arnold
Saturday, December 18th, Jeremy Arnold will join us at the Roxy for a one-of-a-kind roundtable discussion before a “It’s a Wonderful Life” hits the Roxy big screen.  Plan to come early for a matinee showing of “White Christmas” and stay for the holiday bites and wine before we hit the stage with Jeremy.  We’ll also enjoy a special Christmas message from "Zuzu" herself, Karolyn Grimes.  Get more info on the Roxy’s Facebook page at @bremertonroxy.
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Voice Actor Rob Paulsen
We’re pleased to ring in our 50th episode with a man who has given voice to some of the most popular and timeless animated characters of our generation.  Rob Paulsen was born in Detroit, MI, and at an early age, fell in love with the talents of comedians like Pat Paulsen, Foster Brooks, Red Skelton, Carol Burnett, Jonathan Winters, Peter Sellers, and the cast of Monty Python.  His first role as an entertainer was as a singer, which trained his ear, eye, and voice to work together in a wide array of styles.
Rob hit LA in the 1970’s intending to be a live action actor but quickly fell under the spell of the Groundlings, the legendary Los Angeles’ comedy/improv troupe, where he befriended and worked with Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Lynne Marie Stewart, John Paragon, Cassandra Peterson, and Laraine Newman.  His skills honed, he landed his first voice gig on “GI Joe” which opened the door to Hanna-Barbera and veteran director Gordon Hunt, who cast Rob as one of Rob favorite characters from boyhood, Hadji, in a revival of the classic series “Jonny Quest.”
That early success came right at the advent of the cable revolution and the millennial baby boom, and a sudden demand for family-oriented programming that would enchant young viewers as well as their parents.  Disney, Warner Brothers, and Hanna-Barbera all started reviving old series and creating new ones, while networks like Nickelodeon and other syndication outlets began demanding more original daytime programming and Rob and his colleagues were part of it all.
Rob is best known for bringing life to beloved characters like Yakko on “Animaniacs”, Raphael on “TMNT”, Pinky and Dr. Scratchansniff on “Pinky and the Brain”, Carl Wheezer on “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius”, and many, many more throughout a career spanning five decades.
After fighting a successful battle with throat cancer in 2016, a story detailed in his 2019 memoir “Voice Lessons”, Rob is back and busier than ever and still one of the hardest working, most in-demand, and beloved voice artists in the industry.  In 2020 he reprised his role as Yakko in a reboot of “Animaniacs” on Hulu and has set new dates for his live show, “Animaniacs In Concert!”, performed with live music in symphony halls and theatres around the country. He is an outspoken advocate for people battling cancer and frequently makes time to bring joy and comfort to fans of all ages, all over the world.  Rob joined us from his home in San Simeon, CA.
Rob on Twitter: @yakkopinky
Rob on Instagram: @rob_paulsen
Buy Rob's memoir: "Voice Lessons" on Amazon
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK 
Join us Friday, November 12th, for the second half of our interview with Rob, when he’ll share some of his technique as an actor behind the mic.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 49 (Guest Christian Blauvelt)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 49.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
“A Classic Christmas" with Jeremy Arnold
Saturday, December 18th, Jeremy Arnold will join us at the Roxy for a one-of-a-kind roundtable discussion before a “It’s a Wonderful Life” hits the Roxy big screen.  Plan to come early for a matinee showing of “White Christmas” and stay for the holiday bites and wine before we hit the stage with Jeremy.  We’ll also enjoy a special Christmas message from "Zuzu" herself, Karolyn Grimes.  Get more info on the Roxy’s Facebook page at @bremertonroxy.
Last Weekend for "Love Letters" at WWCA
Go see Western Washington Center for the Arts production of A. R. Gurney’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated two-person show, “Love Letters.”  Directed by our friend Dan Estes, "Love Letters" is a nuanced examination of shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and deep closeness between two friends - Andy and Melissa - over the course of 50 years.  This is the last weekend to catch this funny and tender show, so get your tickets now at wwca.us.
CLUE Hits the BCT Mainstage
Opening this weekend and running through November 21st, it’s CLUE - the play, based on the film, based on the board game!  Several of our talented friends are involved in this hilarious who-done-it, and last week Greg and I sat down with them and the rest of the cast for a special behind-the-scenes preview, available now on our YouTube channel.  Watch for Greg’s review of the show on our Facebook page and get your tickets for CLUE now, at bctshows.com.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Author Christian Blauvelt
Christian Blauvelt is an entertainment journalist, who serves as the managing editor of leading film and TV industry website IndieWire. He regularly appears on CBS New York to give previews of upcoming films and awards season analysis, has hosted films on Turner Classic Movies, and has presented at South by Southwest and San Diego Comic-Con. Along with Hollywood Victory, Christian is the author of nine books including "Star Wars Made Easy" and “Cinematic Cities: New York''.  He joined us from his home in Saint Petersburg, FL.
COMING UP NEXT WEEK 
Join us Friday, November 5th, when we’ll be joined by one of Hollywood’s busiest, most talented, and most passionate voice actors Rob Paulson.