Orchids in Bloom

By: A Red Orchid Theatre
  • Summary

  • Founded in 1993 by Ensemble Members Guy Van Swearingen, Michael Shannon, and Lawrence Grimm, A Red Orchid Theatre has become one of the leading ensemble theaters in Chicago’s dynamic arts scene. Orchids in Bloom is a new podcast hosted by ensemble member and Associate Artistic Director, Travis A. Knight. Orchids in Bloom is an opportunity to listen in on how the artists of A Red Orchid approach making theatre. www.aredorchidtheatre.org
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Episodes
  • On In Quietness with dado & Brady Johnson
    Feb 8 2024

    A conversation between A Red Orchid Theatre's Associate Artistic Director, Travis A. Knight, and In Quietness director dado as well as dramaturg Brady Johnson. In Quietness by Anna Ouyang Moench runs at A Red Orchid Theatre until March 4th, 2024.

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    32 mins
  • Talking Tech - Costume Design with Myron Elliott
    Oct 31 2023

    This episode we sit down with Myron Elliott, the costume designer for A Red Orchid’s current production of Revolution; written by ensemble member Brett Neveu. Thanks to our development sponsor, John Sepura; our production sponsors Barbara and Randy Thomas; and our beverage sponsor Revolution Brewing. Special thanks for the use of our theme song, I Already Do, written and performed by A Red Orchid ensemble member Steve Haggard. Revolution runs until November 5th 2023.

    Conversation starts at 1:55 - This episode contains spoilers

    Myron Elliott’s previous AROT collaborations include The Malignant Ampersands, The Moors (Jeff Award), Small Mouth Sounds, An Evening at the Talk House, 3C, The Nether, Pilgrim's Progress, In a Garden, and The Opponent. Other work: Monuments, The Brink (Walkabout Theatre); Girl Crazy, The Pajama Game, Annie Get Your Gun (Ohio Light Opera); The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, To Kill a Mockingbird (Steppenwolf for Young Adults); Oblivion, Ski Dubai, Honest, Sex with Strangers (Steppenwolf First Look); Dental Society Midwinter Meeting (16th Street/Theatre on the Lake); Eclipsed (Northlight Theatre); and Speech & Debate (American Theatre Company). Collaborations include productions with Stages St. Louis, Concert Dance Inc., Cincinnati Playhouse, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Aurora University, College of Wooster, and Berkshire Theatre Festival, as well as a residency at The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Current design projects include Fefu and Her Friends at University of Illinois Chicago, where he is an Assistant Professor. He is currently working with Routledge Press on a volume of interviews with prominent costume designers.

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    31 mins
  • Talking Tech - Lighting Design with Erica Lauren Maholmes
    Oct 27 2023

    This episode we sit down with Erica Lauren Maholmes, the lighting designer for A Red Orchid’s current production of Revolution; written by ensemble member Brett Neveu. Thanks to our development sponsor, John Sepura; our production sponsors Barbara and Randy Thomas; and our beverage sponsor Revolution Brewing. Special thanks for the use of our theme song, I Already Do, written and performed by A Red Orchid ensemble member Steve Haggard. Revolution runs until November 5th 2023.

    Conversation starts at 1:26- This episode contains spoilers

    Erica Lauren Maholmes designs have been seen across the country including work at Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Penobscot Theatre Company, Trinity Rep, Firs Stage Children's Theatre, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Great Lakes Theater and more. In the Chicago area, she has recently worked as the Assistant Lighting Designer on Chicago Shakespeare Theater's The Notebook: A New Musical, Steppenwolf's Bald Sisters, and their upcoming Sanctuary City. Erica is thrilled to make her AROT debut! www.ericalaurenmaholmes.com

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    22 mins

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