The following is an archived podcast presented by the Branson and Hudson Foundation for Podcast Recovery.

This podcast is entitled Curtin Call. It is the first and only episode of the podcast. Welcome to episode one.

To the distinguished actor of the stage, it is well known that all the world is a stage. Nobody knows who originally said that, but it still

rings true thousands of years later. Yes, the stage is the place where people can finally

reveal the truth about human nature, but it's not as easy as it seems. A good trained actor must train for a lifetime to bring the human condition to the stage

and bear his soul for all to see.

But of course, the actor would be nothing without the playwright and the director.

That is why today we have called together experts from the field of acting for a frank and frankly revealing look at the world of the stage.

My name is Jake Spear, a playwright of some renown, and I am here with my co-host, the great director, Walker Onassis.

This is Curtain Call.

Today we are blessed to be joined by two legends of the stage, Deacon Barrel and

Jasper Lozuli.

Now, Walker, are you as excited as I am to pick the brains of these fine actors?

Oh, very much so.

I think that many people these days think that theater has, and, you know,

lack of a better term, died. Theater is a thing of the past, an antiquation, anachronachsh,

and I think that that's very, very much the opposite. I think theater can never die. And who better to show us how alive it is than our good friends, Deacon Barrel, and the legendary Jasper LaZouli. Gentlemen, thank you for joining us today. Thank you so much for having me. Thank you for having me.

Now, gentlemen, I'm not sure where you all wanted to begin tonight,

but how about we just talk a little bit about your work

and the sort of uvra, you know, all these fantastic characters

that you've portrayed over the years

and the many wonderful stages across the world

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