Best The Mark Twain House Podcasts (2025)

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106: Rotkäppchen von den Brüdern Grimm 51:01

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Deutsch lernen mit einem klassischen Märchen von den Brüdern Grimm. Heute wird gefressen, verstümmelt, gelogen und ertrunken! Ich lese dir den vereinfachten Text (diesmal mit Toneffekten) vor, wir machen eine Wiederholungslektion der wichtigsten Wörter und Phrasen und ich erkläre dir jedes kleinste Detail. PDF und Wörterliste verfügbar. Das PDF gib…

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Exclusive Interview: Nick Marinello & Zak Shugart of Grosse Pointe Theatre's 'White Christmas' 22:40

6h ago22:40

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Are you already dreaming of a White Christmas? We know that Grosse Pointe Theatre has been, as they are currently in rehearsal for their upcoming production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical! This stage production of the 1954 Paramount Pictures film is perhaps the perfect way to ring in the holiday season, bringing the story that you k…

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'Mark Twain Tonight!' | The BSB Podcast 25:22

3d ago25:22

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For one night only, Mark Twain stepped onto the stage of The Fisher Theatre and regaled audiences with stories about his life and the state of the country, in what might be the most interesting piece of theater I have seen. While it may be Richard Thomas of The Waltons fame playing a character in this touring production of Mark Twain Tonight!, it f…

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Exclusive Interview: Cast and Director of Players Guild of Dearborn's 'She Loves Me' 24:21

2d ago24:21

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Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned romantic comedy? As someone who grew up on the classics like 10 Things I Hate About You, Pretty Woman, and How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days, there's never a wrong time to flick on a rom-com and fall in love with love once again. There's something magical about a story like that, even when it's cheesy, that fills my…

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Exclusive Interview: K. Bernice of 'TINA: The Tina Turner Musical' 14:04

9h ago14:04

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What would music sound like if not for quite a few musical icons that completely changed the game? It seems like every decade or so, someone rises in the world of music, shaping what music sounds like and leaving their mark not just on the industry but on the world. Voices like Tina Turner, for example, who revolutionized music, rocketing her to th…

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Exclusive Interview: Dave Davies and Julia Glander of Tipping Point Theatre's 'A Very Northville Christmas' 27:31

2d ago27:31

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We're entering into the most wonderful time of the year as the holiday season is finally upon us! Time to break out the lights, prepare the cookie dough, and crank up the Christmas music, as the holiday magic is awakening around us. Now, if you're anything like my family, Christmas time also means an overwhelming amount of Hallmark holiday movies o…

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105: Die Schrecken der deutschen Sprache von Mark Twain 1:03:59

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Deutsch lernen mit einem schrecklich übertriebenen Aufsatz von Mark Twain. Humorvoll durch und durch. Ich lese dir den extrem vereinfachten Text vor, erkläre ihn, sage dir "Mark Twains" RICHTIGEN Namen und wir machen eine Wiederholungslektion der wichtigsten Wörter und Phrasen. PDF und Wörterliste verfügbar. Das PDF gibt es hier: PDF 3 Ways to Supp…

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'On Broadway' at The Ford House With The Michigan Philharmonic | The Box Seat Babes Podcast 25:10

5h ago25:10

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When was the last time you attended an orchestra performance? Better question is: when was the last time you attended an orchestra performance beachfront while the sun was setting on a gorgeous estate? There was something magical about seeing the Michigan Philharmonic play Broadway hits at Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, a…

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The Next Generation: Summer Mitchell, Katie Meder, and Lilly Adamo 59:04

7h ago59:04

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Summer Mitchell, Katie Meder, and Lilly Adamo - they're all former Sustainable CT Fellows, and now they're all filling important positions and doing critical work with Sustainable CT. Join us to hear where they came from, what they're doing, and where they hope to go in the sustainability field. They're fun, they're smart, and they're motivated to …

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104: Infos zu mir & Textabenteuer „Staub” von IkeC (Let’s play) 2:56:51

16d ago2:56:51

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Deutsch lernen mit einem spannenden Textabenteuer von IkeC. Heute geht's in den Wilden Westen. Mach dich gefasst auf Revolver, Pferde und Action! Natürlich auf Deutsch. Und ich spreche etwas über mich selbst, damit du mich besser kennenlernen kannst. Du kannst das Spiel hier selbst spielen: ikeserver.de/Staub 3 Ways to Support Us: 1. Join us, reach…

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Exclusive Interview: Cast of International Academy East High School's 'The Book of Will' 36:27

8h ago36:27

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the world would not be what it is without the work of William Shakespeare. The playwright not only wrote some of the most recognizable stage pieces, but also fundamentally changed how language was spoken. His words are important, which seems to be one of the threads that weaves its way through Internation…

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103: Der Maler und sein Bild von Arkadij Awertschenko 40:09

1h ago40:09

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Deutsch lernen mit einer lustigen Kurzgeschichte von Arkadij Awertschenko. Heute gibt's Humor vom Autor, der die Russische Satire bekannt gemacht hat. Natürlich auf Deutsch. Ich lese dir den Originaltext vor, erkläre ihn, gebe dir Kontext und Hintergrundinfos und fasse ihn kurz zusammen. PDF verfügbar. Das PDF gibt es hier: PDF 3 Ways to Support Us…

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Exclusive Interview: Debbie Landis-Sigler and Matt Kush of Stagecrafters' 'Frozen' 20:36

16d ago20:36

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Disney has perfected their brand's magic across the board, and their stage productions are no exception. Stagecrafters is working hard to capture that magic with its current musical, Frozen, on stage at the Baldwin Theatre! That's right, the world of Arendelle has sprung to life on this local Royal Oak theatre, ready to entertain audiences of all a…

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Exclusive Interview: Jessie Brault and Rachael Spangler of Tread The Boards 'Seussical Jr.' 19:12

9d ago19:12

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What is it like stepping back into the world (and works) of Dr. Seuss, after growing up reading them? It's surely an interesting experience, as we're able to explore books such as Horton Hears a Who, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Cat in the Hat through the lens of a young adult. Does the work still hold the same magic that it once did? If…

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'Back To The Future: The Musical' Music and Stagecraft | The Box Seat Babes Podcast 29:03

20d ago29:03

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It's a race against time to return to the future....or to see Back To The Future: The Musical at The Detroit Opera House before it's gone! This touring production of the Broadway musical explores the classic Robert Zemeckis film through a new lens, adding song and dance to the story we all know and love. It's the music that brings us together today…

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Exclusive Interview: Sarah Rusk and Kaelyn Johnson of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company's 'Twelfth Night' 33:26

21d ago33:26

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Where would the world of theatre be without the work of one William Shakespeare? A playwright whose prolific work changed the world in so many incredible ways. The impact he had on the English language is nothing short of exceptional, so much so that his work is still studied in high schools and universities as an essential part of the curriculum. …

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Exclusive Interview: Cast and Director of Pontiac Theatre IV's 'Chicago' 23:15

19d ago23:15

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The musical Chicago is the longest-running show currently still playing on Broadway, having captivated audiences for almost three decades. Telling the perhaps exaggerated real story of women imprisoned for crimes they may or may not have committed, Chicago has stood the test of time. While the show is rather ambitious, Pontiac Theatre IV is up for …

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Exclusive Interview: Duffy Wineman of Birmingham Village Players' 'Lost in Yonkers' 20:18

19d ago20:18

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It's about that time of year that we begin to reflect on what is most important in our lives. Something about the closing months of the calendar year makes people feel nostalgic for similar times and look towards those things that make us feel warm and fuzzy inside. For many, this is a time to gather with family and friends to celebrate another yea…

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Exclusive Interview: Charlotte Bondy and Nicholas Furwa of Avon Players' 'The Diary of Anne Frank' 17:48

24d ago17:48

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If we choose to ignore history, we're doomed to repeat it. That's what has been ingrained in our heads from such a young age, and one of the most important reasons that history is taught in schools. The past serves as a reminder of the good and bad humans have gone through, and of what could happen if we allow similar patterns to recur. It's storie…

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102: Sherlock Holmes: Das getupfte Band von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 2:31:31

6d ago2:31:31

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Deutsch lernen mit einer klassischen Kurzgeschichte von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In dieser Folge behandeln wir einen klassischen Sherlock Holmes Krimi. Ich lese dir den Originaltext vor, erkläre ihn und fasse ihn am Ende kurz zusammen. Diese Geschichte ist sehr lang, also kann ich diesmal leider nicht auf die einzelnen schwierigen Wörter eingehen. P…

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'Back to the Future: The Musical' Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast 32:53

26d ago32:53

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Back to the Future is celebrating a monumental occasion with its 40-year anniversary is upon us. For four decades (since the original film premiered in theaters), this Robert Zemeckis trilogy has entertained audiences with the perfect blend of comedy and science fiction. With quite the cult following, it was only a matter of time before a new adapt…

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101: Das Fenstertheater von Ilse Aichinger 34:59

9d ago34:59

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Deutsch lernen mit einer klassischen Kurzgeschichte von Ilse Aichinger. In dieser Folge möchte ich dir helfen, eine Kurzgeschichte zu verstehen und zu genießen. Ich lese dir den Originaltext dieser Gesellschaftskritik vor, erkläre ihn und fasse das Geschehen zusammen. Entspann dich, hör aufmerksam zu und versuche, diese klassische Geschichte zu gen…

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100: Dein Deutsch ist jetzt viel besser! | Your German is much better now! 30:44

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Tell a happy end, correctly use words that are always confused by German learners & words with the same or similar spelling, but different meanings. Party at Paul's place. Anna says she has almost finished her studies and will soon be a teacher at a primary school. Paul's family is super proud of him and his blog has gained so much traction that he…

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Exclusive Interview: Cassidy Sledge of 'Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern' 25:44

27d ago25:44

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It's not every day that my passion for theater and my love of all things nerdy collide, but in those rare moments that they do, it's something special. When I began my journey covering Broadway for The Cosmic Circus, I started marrying the two, which was difficult when there weren't many shows that met at that junction. However, what began with rev…

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'Beauty and the Beast' Music and Stagecraft | The Box Seat Babes Podcast 38:40

17d ago38:40

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Beauty and the Beast kicked off Broadway in Detroit's most recent season at The Fisher Theatre, with a musical that brought the film to life! As life-long lovers of this story and the film from our childhood, it was nothing short of magical to see it play out before our eyes. However, how did Beauty and the Beast's music and technical aspects live …

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99: Eine echte Überraschung! | A real surprise! 37:14

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Express feelings for one another & comparative: so normal wie möglich & irregular forms. It's Saturday, the day of the party, and Paul is visiting his parents. They’re getting along better since Father is overcoming his addiction to gambling and mobile games. He now compensates with sports and chess. Laura calls. She reveals why she has been so str…

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Exclusive Interview: Alyssa Carol of 'Back to the Future The Musical' 22:15

1M ago22:15

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The original Back to the Future film is celebrating its 40th anniversary, a monumental occasion for a movie! It can only feel that much more special knowing that Back to the Future the Musical is flying its DeLorean onto the stage of the Detroit Opera House! We recently spoke with Alyssa Carol, a cast member from the show, about what it's like to t…

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98: Was im Haus passiert ist | What has happened in the house 44:57

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Congratulate someone, express pride, summarize a story & word formation: ‑lich & ‑isch. Paul has the painting! During the war, the lady and her husband were secretly listening to forbidden news - right in front of the painting (and he proposed to her there). It was the memories of her husband that she didn't want to lose. So she didn’t want to give…

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'Beauty and the Beast' Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast 29:34

23d ago29:34

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There's nothing quite like re-experiencing a film from your childhood in an entirely different way, pushing us to engage with the material through a different lens. As someone who has been a hardcore fan of Disney's animated film Beauty and the Beast, getting the chance to witness this tale as old as time on stage at The Fisher Theatre for the firs…

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Exclusive Interview: Playwright Stan Zimmerman of 'Silver Foxes' 32:06

29d ago32:06

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One of the favorite aspects of theater, and truly the entertainment world as a whole, is the exploration of stories that often get overlooked. As a gay man, I'm constantly looking for stories that are created for and by the LGBTQ+ community. Seeing characters representative of me and my experiences is something that so many of us crave, as represen…

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Exclusive Interview: Richard Thomas in 'Mark Twain Tonight!' 21:33

1M ago21:33

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Actor Richard Thomas has been a major part of American entertainment for many years, from Broadway to television and movies. Some may know him as John-Boy from the CBS drama series The Waltons; however, in recent years, he's brought Atticus Finch to life in the touring production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Receiving acclaim for so much of his work, …

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Exclusive Interview: Alexa Carollo & Patrick Lane of Nicely Theatre Group's 'Fiddler on the Roof' 36:18

21d ago36:18

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What makes a Broadway show a classic? How exactly does a musical or play stand the test of time compared to others? The Golden Age of Broadway is filled with so many shows that have stood the test of time, coming back in revivals and local productions to much fanfare. Nicely Theatre Group understands the importance of shows from this Golden Age, br…

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97: Die Opa-Überraschung | The grandpa surprise 36:01

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Express disappointment, surprise, and compassion & comparison: modal verbs and their use. Paul and the grandson talk secretly: the widow had actually wanted to throw the painting away at one point. But she just can't let go of the old story and memories. Both grandpas were in the Hitler Youth and in the SA together. They really were Nazis. Paul is …

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Michael Fling, Associate Artistic Director with Goodspeed Musicals 55:26

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We're joined by Michael Fling, Associate Artistic Director at Goodspeed Musicals, to talk about everything Goodspeed, its history, its achievements, and what this celebrated venue means to the East Haddam community and to Connecticut. And don't forget to join us at the Goodspeed for our 2025 Awards Celebration on October 28. We'll be hitting the hi…

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96: Ich kann es Ihnen nicht geben! | I can’t give it to you! 24:33

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Tell a sentimental story and express gratitude & word formation: -bar. Paul seems to have told the widow the whole dramatic story about the book, Fritz, his friends, Laura and his family. And he softened her emotionally with it. So she agrees to give him the painting, even though it didn't look like it at first. But then she suddenly becomes sentim…

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Exclusive Interview: Samantha Teter and Camy Sylvestre of Rosedale Community Players' 'Tracy Jones' 21:34

1M ago21:34

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After the COVID-19 pandemic and in the current technological age, isolation and loneliness are widespread. While we may have people in our lives, due to the pace of life, we may only connect on social media or through text message. So what do we do when the loneliness gets to be too much and we can't keep doing it? Well, if you're Tracy Jones, you …

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Exclusive Interview: Chris Steinmayer and Kevin Fitzhenry of St. Dunstan's 'Seminar' 22:44

2M ago22:44

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We've all experienced the desire for validation from others at some point in our lives, as feeling accepted by others is a universal truth we all share. While true validation should come from within, many people seek it from outward sources, as a band-aid for someone we can't seem to find ourselves. It's this human experience that lies at the heart…

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Exclusive Interview: Stephen Blackwell and Timothy C. Goodwin of Meadow Brook Theatre's 'Catch Me If You Can' 32:04

2M ago32:04

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The leaves on the trees are changing from green to brilliant red, yellow, and orange, and days are getting shorter, which can only mean one thing...That Meadow Brook Theatre's season is upon us! That's right, the professional theatre in Rochester Hills is readying its stage for its season opener, Catch Me If You Can! This three-act play continues M…

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95: Ein Wetterbericht | A weather report 22:02

2M ago22:02

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Exclusive Interview: Lindel Salow and Jay Kaplan of The Ringwald's 'Silver Foxes' 18:22

2M ago18:22

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'The Addams Family' Music and Stagecraft | The Box Seat Babes Podcast 26:56

2M ago26:56

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By Box Seat Babes

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Exclusive Interview: Camille Jamerson and Benjamin Burt of Farmington Players' 'Clybourne Park' 37:21

1M ago37:21

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There are some shows that are as important and life-changing as they are hilarious and entertaining, which seems to be the junction at which Clybourne Park lives. Using a healthy dose of humor, this poignant story explores the topics of racism and gentrification through the eyes of all parties involved. We spoke with actress Camille Jamerson and di…

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Exclusive Interview: Harry Francis of 'Beauty and the Beast' 25:03

1M ago25:03

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Broadway in Detroit is officially kicking off their 2025-2026 season with a show that perfectly captures the feeling of nostalgia. Beauty and the Beast is one of those Disney films that have stood the test of time, defining many people's childhoods, including my own. The excitement of catching this story on stage is similar to Christmas morning in …

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94: Glauben Sie, Sie haben das Bild noch? | Do you think you still have the painting? 23:25

2M ago23:25

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Explain a concern in simple words & word formation: -los & the gap s. Paul is standing in front of the house, rings the doorbell and waits. An old woman opens the door. She is the widow of Grandpa's friend! At first, she is a little cautious and cannot really relate to what Paul wants because her husband has long been dead. But he gives her grandso…

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The Addams Family Musical Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast 24:53

2M ago24:53

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They may be creepy and kooky, but they're also on tour! That's right, The Addams Family has decided to take their love for the macabre on the road, visiting cities across North America looking for other wacky family members to join their ranks! Wednesday Addams is welcoming someone new into the fold, as she's gobsmacked with love for the entirely n…

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Exclusive Interview: Joshua Beurer & Kori Bielaniec of The Players Guild of Dearborn's 'The Cottage' 30:12

2M ago30:12

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Everyone can use a good laugh right about now, and the Players Guild of Dearborn is bringing that in spades to audiences with their current production of The Cottage! Written by Sandy Rustin (playwright of Clue: Live on Stage!), this play centers on the mixed-up love lives of six individuals, who converge at a love cottage in the British Countrysid…

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Exclusive Interview: Director Laura Heikkinen of The Inspired Acting Company's 'Crimes of the Heart' 11:33

1M ago11:33

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Family can be complicated, a sentiment that I'm sure many of us can understand. Siblings that we were once close to become distant as we grow older and our paths diverge. However, the hope is that when times get tough, as they so often do, the family can come back together and face whatever lies ahead. Family lies at the center of Beth Henley's Cri…

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93: Viel Glück! | Good luck! 29:19

2M ago29:19

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Guide someone in the car where to turn and stop & Ordinal numbers (erste, zweite, dritte, …). Tim, Meili, Anna and Paul are driving to the address to look for the painting. Paul says Laura didn't want to talk about her weird behavior lately. A thunderstorm is approaching. He hopes something exciting will happen today so that he can write a good sto…

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'Titanique' Music and Stagecraft | Box Seat Babes Podcast 25:54

2M ago25:54

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Titanique was a show that was on our radar for quite some time, although it took us until our last trip to New York City to catch it! The buzz for this show was astounding, with social media ablaze with positive reactions to the show. So when we decided to make our annual trek to NYC back in January, this Off-Broadway musical was at the top of our …

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Exclusive Interview: Bill Simmons of Tipping Point Theatre's 'The Shark is Broken' 28:27

2M ago28:27

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There's nothing quite like a summer blockbuster to kick off a season of fun and relaxation in the sun. For as long as I can remember, studios have fought over the summer movie of the year, attempting to take that spot and reign supreme for that year. From Marvel films to Barbie and Oppenheimer, cinema domination has been a staple of moviegoers for …