Christmas has come early for the Perthian Chronicles! Because in this Ep. Ryan chats with Director Katt Osborne & Nick Maclaine about their new project: "It's A Wonderful Life". Tune in to hear how some of Perth's best theatrical talent is bringing a LIVE radio play adaption of the iconic film to His Majesty's Theatre. Plus all Box Office proceeds …

Doreshawar Khan is one of the smartest people you'll meet in the Perth Art scene today. Not only holding a degree in criminology but also has a blossoming career as a theatre maker. Tune in, as we discuss: cultural identity, the trials of belonging, 'normal' families, networking tips and her new play SHARBAT.TICKETS: https://blueroom.org.au/events/…

Ryan joins Kyle Morrison, the Director of Ice Land; the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Co.'s latest project. This was a great chat about finding the light and dark in performance making, presenting both pain & hope, and the power of Hip Hop. TICKETS for Ice Land: www.ptt.wa.gov.au/venues/subiaco-a…ats-on/ice-land/Music from filmmusic.io"Heartbreaking" by Kev…

Ryan sits down with Zac James, the librettist for Ice Land; the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Co.'s latest project. A conversation into the balance of art and truth. TICKETS for Ice Land: https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au/venues/subiaco-arts-centre/whats-on/ice-land/Music from https://filmmusic.io"Heartbreaking" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC…

Ryan Marano's 2019 Voice Over Demo was recorded and produced by Daniel Johnston, Sound Designer at Cue Sound in West Perth.Door Perthian Chronicles

For some, performing on a stage can be a scary activity...well imagine that not only you're performing, but also stripping down to your bare ankles...Shedding your clothes and potentially societies constrictions in order to reveal a truth about the world. Concluding our last stroll along Perth's Fringe World Festival, Ryan talked to the Performer, …

Welcome to the 4th instalment of our Fringe World Miniseries! In this chapter, Ryan talks to Evelyn Snook (Writer & Performer) and Be Gosper (Composer/Performer) from "Dancing in the Drive Way". It's a show, that is part dance, part song and part biography. We talked about the show's journey, it's team, finding the balance of making a show that is …

Chapter 3: Did you know that Nutella not only leaves a pleasant taste in the mouth, but it can actually leave a wonderful message? Reminding us to check in with friends, and remembering that it is most certainly OK to be average. Ryan spoke with the team behind "Boys Taste Better With Nutella"; Caitlin Hill, Peter Wood and Kristen Maloney. Talking …

Chapter Two of our Fringe World miniseries sees Ryan talking to the Performers and Creators of "Dad"; Isaac Powell, Jarryd Prain and Marshall Stay. This little group of boys chatted about their creative process, Gillette & masculinity, the boundaries of autobiographical art, Their own Dad watching Dad, and there are some cracking Dad jokes in this …

2019 is here and Ryan is back with a mini series of conversations from the hard working artists of Perth's Fringe World Festival. In this first chapter, Ryan is joined by the team behind "Patti the Pig Story and Song Show": Serena Chalker (Choreographer) and Michael A Caruso (Writer). A genuine family show! The three of them talked about: the show'…

After a rummage in the wardrobe, Ryan has found the magical Fez which was given to him by his Cousin Patrick, who found the Fez while visiting Turkey. And so Ryan thought he would try a new format with the podcast, where he and a collections of guests try answering questions from this magical fez. Question ranging from "Coke or Pepsi" to "What is t…

In the early hours of a cool Saturday, bird song and the buzzing of a cafe filled the air. The sound framed a dream like scene. In this chapter Ryan met with the Director, Designer, Writer, Musician and Performer Joe Lui. A true jack of all trades in the Perth theatre industry. There was talk of "Fracture's" Diamond Thrust, the immortal Colonel San…

T'was on a late Summer's day, that Ryan met with acting and teaching Legend, Angela Punch McGregor. In this insightful chapter,there was talk of: Mel Gibson, the classics, the politics of the rehearsal room, audiences are magical, teaching at WAAPA, the definition of acting, Ruth Cracknell's other art, Australian series Mother & Son, art is sharing…

Ryan met with director Lucy Clements at Perth's Fringe World Festival HQ. There was talk of: Lucy's new theatre company Ghosts, Actor's being not just technicians with a skill, Fringe World Festival mega guide, Field Marshall Montgomery and his advice to his troops, Stress is the new Coffee, Lucy's New York Theatre Binge, Lucy meeting Alan Cummings…

In this special outdoor edition, Ryan sat down with Director Riley Spadaro, a recent WAAPA graduate and now incoming NIDA student. The two chatted about: Minus One Sister at the State Theatre, Leticia Cáceres, Belvior St. Theatre, Exhaustion as a badge of honour, the magical powers of Phoebe Sullivan, Perth is a nurturing City, the civil developmen…

On a cool summer day Ryan went down to the Subiaco Arts Centre to have a yarn with award winning Director, Writer and Actor Kyle Morrison. The pair chatted about: Kyle's theatrical youth, the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, the 26th of January, creation rather than destruction, the magic of Language, International Aboriginal Theatre, Games and fearle…

In this chapter Ryan ventured forth onto the campus of UWA to find the politically and economically wise Jessica Wright. A true "Insider" into the world of the Liberal Party. There was discussion of Same-Sex Marriage, the celebritization of our democracy, Honesty can be a double edge sword, Malcolm Turnbull, Tony Abbott, the Dual Citizenship scanda…

Once again Ryan makes a pilgrimage to south of the river, where he is greeted by the "King of Perth Comedy" Paul "Werzel" Montague. These two talked about: The mobility of being a Stand-up, the story behind the name "Werzel", Big cartoon Shakespeare, Lumpy verse, Rum and bad intentions, Mental Health, a warning to satisfaction, Product vs. Art and …

Chapter 25 is here! And Ryan is met with the Performer, Writer, Film Maker and the Director of Soup, Ana Victoria Neves. Obviously the two talk about Soup (which Ana gives a surprising influence of the play) and the upcoming FRINGE WORLD FESTIVAL. But they also talk about: Ana's youthful globe trotting, "Spoilers" feeding societies impatience, Film…

It was during an early morning in December where Ryan had a chat with Performer, Writer and Creative Producer, Samantha Maclean. In this chapter there was chatter of: Static Drive Co., the early days of the BPA course, Sam's job as a Mocap performer, Facebook as a theatre company graveyard, using the classics as a historical spectacle, the rehearsa…

On this very special occasion, Ryan is warmly greeted by Writer and Performer Mararo Wangai. With Masala Tea in hands, the two talked about: the Australian MP's citizenship scandal, the Australian Theatre Forum, the political and social effects of a theatre's architecture, Artists on the tight rope of political correctness, anger bringing out passi…

Ryan visits long time colleague and a true jack of all trades, Jessica Russell. "Soon to be leader in the arts industry". The two caught up on Jess's year. Which was crammed with Producing, Publicity, Blueroom Theatre Support, Workshop with the legendary Maxine Doyle (Punchdrunk) and working on Blueprint. They also touched on the importance of comm…

Ryan found himself in the bustling halls of the department of Local Government, Sport and Creative Industries. It's was in this shadowy building was where Ryan was warmly greeted by Mr. Duncan Ord OAM, the Director General of all these departments. In this very inspiring chapter the pair talk about: Jewish Humour, our stories being safe in a box, h…

In the halls of independent theatre power, a bumbling Ryan is warmly greeted by the award wining Poet, Producer, Philosopher and Global Citizen Zainab Zahra Syed. In quite a reflective chapter, the two spoke about: the partition of Pakistan, the film "Viceroy", globe trotting, SLAM poetry, understanding artists as vessels, "inclusivity not exclusiv…

Ryan is met with awarding winning Actor, Director, Adaptor and emerging Teacher, Humphrey Bower. The two chatted about: The ethics of living and acting, fruity 'black face' actors, the unknown knows, old dogs learning new tricks, the historical struggle for resources for the theatre sector, Danielle Micich, Shakespeare our lord and master and faith…

Trekking through hills, city streets and a shared garden Ryan is warmly greeted by poet and actual published author, Charlotte Guest. The pair chatted about Netflix for Cats, Tennis Champion Leo Tolstoy, Barbara Hanrahan, Charlotte's book "Soap", Poetry, Grief, Fighting Fish, Guarding the Queen and Freud's advice on writing to the dead. Plus Charlo…

Land-Ho! After a long voyage at the State Theatre Centre, Ryan docks at Darlington with fearless Pirate, Fr. Chris Bedding. This reunion covered: the serious business of comedy, the great Werzel, "Pirate Church", bedfellows Art and Religion, Fr. Bob and activism. So strap on your buckles me mateys, this is one heroic chapter.…

Ah-Har me matey! It was on a stormy day as Ryan set sail to the green lands of North Perth. Where he was met with the legendary Dancer, Choreographer and Director Paul Selwyn Norton. The lads talked about Ballet the tool of political power, Strut Dance the Black pearl, William Forsythe, "One Flat Thing Reproduced", Generosity, Subadriving and Maste…

Ryan is met with the versatile actor, producer, Swede and violinist Julia Landberg. The two chatted about: WA's little clams of treasure, a secrete formula for theatre making, can accents travel with different languages and Cory Derrick makes a cameo. There might be some swearing in this Chapter but there is mention of Strindberg.…

On a late afternoon Ryan is met with emerging commedia dell'arte master Shane McMullan. After a change in wardrobe, Shane and Ryan pondered about: The raise of Lord Fish sticks, the 'lonely' art of comedy, cashed up Bogan's supporting Perth's theatre and Fresh Democracy. This chapter is really a mixed bag chocked with politics, art and swearing.…

It was on a foggy morning where Ryan is met with 'jack of all trades' Marshall Stay. These two chatted about: the smoky weather, vast Australian geography, memories are the new snapchat, Theatrical musings, Plan B's becoming Plan A's and the rave about The Raver. So come a board and watch your step, there's some swearing about.…

In this philosophical chapter of the chronicles, Ryan reunites with old comrade Jennah Bannear, the carpenter, teacher, actor, producer, writer and puppeteer. They talked about: racial casting, ghost stories, one of life hardest wants, greedy films and legendary Australian artist John Waters.Door Perthian Chronicles

So it is in a tea fuel rage that we see Ryan reuniting with an old comrade, the versatile and kind James Taylor. Under the roof a "Spanish Castile", the boys chat about the Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, purpose of everything, Social media empires and dreams that turn into reality. ALSO if you stick around there's a sing-along at the end.…

Ryan ventures forth, beyond the river to the southern lands of Fremantle, where he is greeted by the spectacular and kind Bridget Le May. An awarding winning artist of both film and theatre, Bridget Le May regales Ryan with talk of: Saint Pythagoras, the discipline of ageing, artistic visions from completing admin and a collection of doodles. May y…

After nine years, Ryan finally catches up with award winning playwright and director Hellie Turner. A true master of the pen and speech. In the fair but noisy town of Woodbridge, Ryan and Hellie talked about: proper coarse language, going forth, the bleak reality of being an artist and the new arts capital, Midland! Yes there are a few F**** here a…

The tables has turned because this week's author, Courtney Turner visits a confused Ryan in his lair. What expedited to be a stormy episode turned out to be quite a zen one. As an old friendship is renewed and thoughts being poked and giggled at. Conversation included: ensemble power, the far east, DRAMATURGE and old stories telling new tales. And …

In this chapter, Ryan is warmly greeted by director Glenn Hayden and his inspirational garden. Above many observations and clippings they discuss: teaching critical debate to corporate robots, the birth of the Blueroom Theatre and the saving grace that is gardening. Please also find the occasional coarse word or sentence in this episode. And rememb…

Chapter Five brings Ryan to the table of candid writer Bethyanne Braciegirdle. Beth is not only the author of this colourful episode but is also the author of the witty and insightful blog "Mere Ink". Please check it out asap. Ryan is thrilled and amazed as both him and Beth touched on: border town surgery, collecting refugee stories and WA's GST p…

In this chapter we get to see Ryan meet with the Wizard behind Tempest Production's curtains, Susie Conte, an active and passionate student of the theatrical arts. This episode is fortunately littered with advice, talk about clamming ones artistry, HOLLYWOOD and WA's Mollie Skinner. Also Ryan finally gets to gabble Shakespeare with a fellow lover o…

In this chapter of the chronicles a weary Ryan is joined by the thoughtful Zach Sheridan. Tune in as we get to hear our heros stare out of an actual window and muse about: Climate Change, Fraser, the capability of Chicken arithmetic, Mental Health and the hope that one day the world will focus on the "economy of care", preferably before 2027 arrive…

In this chapter we see Ryan Marano as he continues to learn to drive the broadcasting car under the guidance of Elise Wilson. This confessional drive takes some interesting turns as they discuss: celebrity, compassion and matinees! Apologies in advance for the course language and Ryan's idiocy but we're still on our broadcasting L plates.…

Sam Stopforth joins Ryan Marano in writing the first ever chapter of the Perthian Chronicles. This surprising Chapter lightly touches on various issues and topics such as: writing, leadership, history, technology and Australia Day. Please be advised that this conversation contains course language, memory loss, sweat and lots of dry gabbling. Apolog…