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Uptown Drama

Uptown Drama

By Theatre Three

Join Artistic Director, Jeffrey Schmidt and Associate Artistic Director, Christie Vela on their short Uptown adventures! Meet their friends/colleagues and gain some insight into the challenges and joys of making live theatre in the heart of one Dallas’ busiest neighborhoods.

Special thanks to Jim/John Make Noise for our intro music
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Jeffrey and Christie Eat Their Feelings

Uptown DramaJun 23, 2022

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Understudies

Understudies

Jeff and Christie sit down with a couple of our understudies to discuss the importance and intricacies of the role.

Mar 20, 202431:35
Dallas Has Talent Y'all!
Sep 14, 202331:32
A Next To Normal Episode
Jun 02, 202329:11
Season 61! Birds, Pirates, Axe Murderers and Joel!
May 12, 202336:45
KAT IS BACK!
Apr 28, 202327:09
Gail Cronauer and the magic of Chekhov
Mar 09, 202349:23
Equity and Elephants
Nov 14, 202254:00
Jeffrey and Christie Eat Their Feelings
Jun 23, 202225:14
The Team Behind Your Favorite Pirate Musical

The Team Behind Your Favorite Pirate Musical

On this episode of Uptown Drama Christie and Jeffrey sit down with some of the creative team behind Stede Bonnet: A F*cking Pirate Musical. Guests include, Nicole Neely playwright, Clint Gilbert composer, Danielle Georgiou director, Danny Anchondo Jr music director.

May 26, 202255:18
Fighting Nice
Feb 17, 202226:23
What do you know about a Maytag Virgin?

What do you know about a Maytag Virgin?

Christie and Jeffrey chat about the state of trying to do theatre in an ever-changing pandemic and what that means for the upcoming show Maytag Virgin

Jan 20, 202233:10
The Festival Of Bad Ideas

The Festival Of Bad Ideas

Jeffrey and Christie sit down to talk about the upcoming Festival of Bad Ideas!

Jan 07, 202229:08
Christie and Jeffrey's Q&A With The Youths

Christie and Jeffrey's Q&A With The Youths

Christie and Jeffrey are back! They are sitting down amidst the construction at The Quadrangle to answer some questions submitted by students at Booker T Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts.

Nov 11, 202148:01
I'm Dracula too!

I'm Dracula too!

Christie and Jeffrey take a back seat this week as some of the cast of Dracula throwback to some fun times that happened on and off stage.

Sep 02, 202155:29
Theatre Three 2021-22 Season Announcement!

Theatre Three 2021-22 Season Announcement!

We are announcing our next season!

Aug 14, 202124:45
We did a thing! And theres still more to come!

We did a thing! And theres still more to come!

Christie and Jeffrey sit down to talk about Music Man and the challenges and joys that came along with doing an outdoor musical.

Jul 29, 202131:02
Christie, Jeff and The Family

Christie, Jeff and The Family

Christie and Jeff take some time out of their busy days preparing for The Music Man, to give a little insight into how everything is going.

May 13, 202121:41
The Music Man Cast Announcement!

The Music Man Cast Announcement!

Jeffrey and Christie announce the cast for The Music Man and we catch up with one of the cast members Cody Dry!

Apr 29, 202142:24
Joel and The Music Man

Joel and The Music Man

This week Christie and Jeffrey sit down with Joel Ferrell to talk about T3's upcoming production of The Music Man!

Apr 08, 202101:03:28
Podcast Takeover The Sequel!

Podcast Takeover The Sequel!

This week the podcast has been taken over again! This time by Dr. Danielle Georgiou and Justin Locklear of the Danielle Georgiou Dance Group. Danielle and Justin talk about everything from ghost stories to quarantine hobbies and even updating resumes. Take a listen!

Mar 25, 202157:14
Podcast TAKEOVER

Podcast TAKEOVER

This week the podcast has been taken over by Ben Stegmair and Francine Gonzalez with their guest Celeste Perez! They have some hot takes on Florida, hobbies and anime!

Mar 18, 202155:48
Live With Cecilia Flores!

Live With Cecilia Flores!

Christie and Jeffrey sit down in person, (socially distant), with Cecilia Flores!

Mar 11, 202154:16
One year later with Jonathan Norton

One year later with Jonathan Norton

Christie and Jeffrey sit down with Jonathan Norton to check-in and see what the playwright is up to one year after the world turned upside down.

Mar 04, 202137:13
Christie and Jeffrey's Snow Day Special

Christie and Jeffrey's Snow Day Special

Christie and Jeffrey sit down just the two of them this week to talk about whats coming up for Theatre Three and their thoughts on movements in the theatre community. 

Feb 25, 202141:39
A Trip Down Memory Lane with Akin Babatunde

A Trip Down Memory Lane with Akin Babatunde

Christie and Jeffrey sit down with Akin Babatunde to talk about his start in theatre. Along the way we hear some truly magical stories from Akin's life.

Feb 18, 202141:18
A Lesson in High Camp with Bruce Coleman

A Lesson in High Camp with Bruce Coleman

This week Christie and Jeffrey sit down with theatre renaissance man himself, Bruce Coleman to talk about how he got started with Theatre Three and what else has happened along the way. 

Feb 11, 202131:11
A Conversation with Vickie Washington

A Conversation with Vickie Washington

Christie and Jeff sit down with Vickie Washington to have a conversation looking back on her early years with Theatre Three and some important topics affecting theatre today.

Feb 04, 202147:46
All About The Hustle-Sphere

All About The Hustle-Sphere

This week Christie and guest host Sarah sit down with Cameron Cobb theatre maker and owner of BBQ On Cue to talk about what other crafts theatre makers have picked up during the pandemic.

Jan 28, 202144:20
Bard, Burning Man and Boob Milk

Bard, Burning Man and Boob Milk

This week is a special episode oh Uptown Drama where Jeff and Christie bring in a group of local designers and play a game of Dungeons and Dragons. The story? Theatre Three is putting on a rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream set in Burning Man. Does everything go as planned? Take a listen and find out!

Jan 21, 202101:07:42
Dante's Deep Dive into Dramaturgy

Dante's Deep Dive into Dramaturgy

This week Christie and Jeff sit down with Dante Flores to talk about dramaturgy and social media phenomenons. 

Jan 14, 202128:28
Lets talk Design!

Lets talk Design!

This week Christie and Jeff sit down to talk with some local designers, Amanda West and Claudia Jenkins

Nov 12, 202049:22
Cast Cast Cast!

Cast Cast Cast!

Jeff and Christie sit down with the cast of It Came From Theatre Three(minus one cast member) as well as Theatre Three Company Manager Sarah Barnes and It Came From Theatre Three Sound Designer Claudia Jenkins

Oct 30, 202045:22
The People Behind The Curtain

The People Behind The Curtain

This week Christie and Jeff sit down with the staff of Theatre Three to talk about putting together It Came From Theatre Three and how shifting to virtual theatre changed the workflow.

Oct 22, 202057:55
Costumes, Costumes and more Costumes!

Costumes, Costumes and more Costumes!

Christie and Jeff sit down to talk about costume design for It Came From Theatre Three, featuring special gust, Theatre Three company manager Sarah Barnes!

Sep 23, 202001:06:21
It Came From Theatre Three Playwrights Edition!

It Came From Theatre Three Playwrights Edition!

Jeff and Christie sit down to chat to the playwrights of It Came From Theatre Three, Blake Hackler, Nicole Neely and Jonathan Norton.

Sep 03, 202042:25
Spooky Season Stories

Spooky Season Stories

Christie and Jeff sit down to further discuss possibilities for the Halloween Slot, as well as share some spooky stories.

Aug 26, 202052:47
Sneeze Juice, Water Guns, and Hand Sanitizer oh my!

Sneeze Juice, Water Guns, and Hand Sanitizer oh my!

Christie and Jeff sit down to talk more about the upcoming season and some creative solutions to keep everyone safe.

Aug 19, 202047:45
Let's Talk About Seasons

Let's Talk About Seasons

Jeff and Christie sit down to talk about how the 59th season at Theatre Three will look a little different than previously announced.

Aug 10, 202001:28:20
Tomatoes, Termites and Theatre

Tomatoes, Termites and Theatre

Christie and Jeff sit down to talk about what's going on in their lives and the life of the theater.

Jul 17, 202032:35
Looking back with Camilla Carr

Looking back with Camilla Carr

Christie and Jeff sat down with playwright and author Camilla Carr about the early days of Theatre Three.

Jun 25, 202035:04
Eveline Flynn Story Time with Michael and Ian

Eveline Flynn Story Time with Michael and Ian

Christie sits down with writer Michael Federico and composer Ian Ferguson to talk about the inspiration of The Manufactured Myth of Eveline Flynn and some behind the scenes stories.

Jun 18, 202026:37
Future Theatre with Jonathan Norton

Future Theatre with Jonathan Norton

Jeff and Christie talk with local playwright Jonathan Norton.

Jun 11, 202052:44
Dallas Diva Denise Lee

Dallas Diva Denise Lee

Jeff and Christie talk with Actor Playwright Community leader Denise Lee, whose play Funny, You Don't Act Like a Negro was our last pre-covid production.

May 28, 202042:57
Looking Back with Paul T. Taylor

Looking Back with Paul T. Taylor

Jeff and Christie talk with Paul Taylor about his history with the theatre, ruffling feathers and pushing boundaries.

May 21, 202043:42
A Funny Thing Happened with Connie

A Funny Thing Happened with Connie

Christie and Jeffery are joined by Connie Coit Kitchens. They discuss backstage tales from the 70s and 80s.

May 14, 202031:12
Terry Takes us Back

Terry Takes us Back

Today we talk with Terry Vandivort about Theatre Three's history and our founder Norma Young. Terry has had a long history of acting with our theatre company. His first show with us was our second year in our current building. 

May 07, 202032:48
How to move Forward with Charlie

How to move Forward with Charlie

Christie and Jeff talk to our Executive Director Charlie Beavers about the business side of moving forward. We have talked a lot about the artistic side of how the theatre runs. Lets talk contracts and grants and unions oh my!

Apr 30, 202029:27
In which Jeffrey and Christie hand over the reins

In which Jeffrey and Christie hand over the reins

Jeff and Christie talk with a couple of young and future theatre makers. Our guests today are Dante Flores and Manon McCullom.

Apr 23, 202040:24
Talking with the Future special guest Allison Horsley

Talking with the Future special guest Allison Horsley

Jeff and Christie talk with Dramaturg Allison Horsley. We find out what life is like in New Zealand in the time of COVID-19. And ask "What play are we living in" and "where are we in a 5 Act play"?

Apr 16, 202040:43
Keeping up with Kevin

Keeping up with Kevin

Jeff and Christie check in with Kevin Moriarity during shelter-in-place. Tips for working from home. Is time a thing? 

What are arts organizations facing on a national scale.

Apr 08, 202022:14