This week we again take a look at the Shades of Black Theatre Festival, discuss a very weird day in the life of IDS, and talk Major League baseball records.

This week we feature the 2nd Annual Shades of Black Theatre Festival that is kicking off this month in Nashville. We also have a report by Rebecca Roosman from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We also discuss the state of writing for television.

Join us as we celebrate ONE YEAR OF THE PODCAST!  We have some very special guests lined up:  The Reduced Shakespeare Company and Lauren Molina (Johanna from the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd directed by John Doyle).  Lauren is currently in rehearsal for the national tour of Sweeney Todd.  We also discuss her new album, doo-be-doo.   Listen for your chance to win your own autographed copy!!!

This week we chat with Preston Lane of Triad Stage in North Carolina, discuss how pop up ads can lead to criminal charges, and have a green room projects update! We also have to give a big shout out to the B-52’s for allowing us to use one of their songs in this podcast!