Euripides, Eumenides: A Theatre History Podcast
The Theatre History podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously. For each episode, Aaron Odom hosts a guest from the worldwide theatre community to talk about a bizarre, fascinating and humorous story from theatre history. One catch, the guest has no idea what they’ll be discussing.
Plus, guests return to the program to share ”Theatre Horror Stories,” moments when theatre artists maintain that old adage: ”The show must go on.” From events an audience might never realize affected the show to the wheels falling off a production completely, these stories just make for great listening.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 126
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Replay - Comstockery
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) replays an episode with guest Dan Posluns, regarding the censorship efforts of US Postal Inspector Anthony Comstock, and just how much those efforts were ridiculed b…
The Fantasticks
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Brittanie Chafe (@brittaniedoesbroadway on Instagram) discuss the longest running off-Broadway show ever: "The Fantasticks," and the troubles wit…
Stephen King's "Misery" on Stage
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Micah Wyatt discuss the film and stage adaptations "Misery," the novel by master of horror and suspense, Stephen King.
Ivor Novello in Prison
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes guest Doug Reitinger to discuss a legal infraction of one of the UK's most prolific theatre artists of the 20th century: Ivor Novello.
The Old Price Riots of 1809
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Dustin Hebert discuss a series of riots in London in 1809 to protest a new pricing structure at Theatre Royal Covent Garden.
Theatre Audience Etiquette Throughout the Years
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and actor/producer/stunt performer Devin Sanchez discuss the expectations for theatre audiences, and just how those expectations have changed over the years.
"Death of a Salesman" and Playing Willy Loman on Broadway, Pt. 2
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and guest Tracy Burns continue their conversation about Arthur Miller's most well-known play, its central character, and the many actors who have played him on Broad…
"Death of a Salesman" and Playing Willy Loman on Broadway, Pt. 1
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and Instructor Tracy Burns discuss the origins of Willy Loman on Broadway, and the many actors who have played the role on Broadway since.
Play Spotlight - "The Homecoming" by Harold Pinter
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and actor Suzanne Cotsakos study and dissect the truly enigmatic play "The Homecoming" by Harold Pinter.
"Chimes at Midnight" - Orson Welles and Falstaff
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes back returning Guest, LA-Based TV and Film Producer Brand Birtwistle, to discuss Orson Welles' love letter to possibly his favorite Shakespeare character Fa…
Actor-Managers in the UK
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and friend Aaron Linden discuss the history of the Actor-Manager system of theatre management in the UK.
RHPS '23, Pt. 2
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) meets the remaining members from the cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show '23:
Michael Sandvig - Riff Raff
David Britton - Eddie
Asia Stockwell - Janet
Taly Duenow - Dr…
RHPS '23, Pt. 1
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) meets with several members from the cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show '23:
JJ Reign - Brad
Valeri Hovland - Columbia
Laura Thorne - Magenta
Rachael Trueblood - Rocky
…
Women on the British Restoration Stage
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) and returning guest Karen Knappenberger describe the ensuing events after women were first allowed to publicly perform on stage in England in 1660.
Shakespeare Adapted - Romeo and Juliet
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) invites 3 guests to discuss modern adaptations of Shakespeare's popular tragedy, Romeo and Juliet:
- First guest: Aaron's son Ethan, to discuss the plot of R&J
- Second …
”All Play and No Work” - The Comic Plays of the Federal Theatre Project
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) invites author Dr. Paul Gagliardi to discuss some entries in Paul's new book, "All Play and No Work," all about the comedies presented by the Federal Theatre Project…
King Kong - The Musical
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes back returning guest David Britton, and the two discuss the successes and shortcomings of King Kong - The Musical.
The Seattle Federal Theatre Project and ”Spirochete”
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes back returning guest Seattle-based Theatre artist Robert Bogue to discuss a Seattle production designed to curb a lurid epidemic.
Broadway Street Performers
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) welcomes back guest Brian Michael Jones to discuss some of the street performers seen on the Great White Way.
Bernardine and ”Lady Precious Stream”
Host Aaron Odom (@TridentTheatre) invites author Susan Blumberg-Kason on the show to reverse the format, and tell him a story of Bernardine Szold Fritz. Bernardine is known for many things in 1930s …