Behind The Curtain

Behind The Curtain

An official media podcast from Mill Valley’s Curtain Theatre, giving listeners a “behind-the-scenes” peek of production preparation, inspiration, and perhaps at times – exasperation. All from our love for great drama, and in the belief that the gathering of audience and artists around great plays adds immeasurably to the quality of life in the community.

Episodes

September 15, 2025 33 mins

In this very special 5th episode of Behind the Curtain, we sit down with three of the founding voices of Mill Valley’s Curtain Theatre—John, Michele, and Don—to revisit the seed of an idea that grew into 25 years of free Shakespeare performances under the redwoods.

They share how an unused stage near the library, a city centennial, and a circle of passionate artists came together to spark the first production of As You Like It in 2...

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Our first podcast episode is with Curtain Theatre’s Dramaturg, Peter Bradbury.

Peter helps us dive into the world of Midsummer Night’s Dream. We learn of the mythological and literary sources that inspired Shakespeare. Bradbury explains how the play’s structure—four interwoven plots involving young lovers, bumbling craftsmen, a royal wedding, and mischievous fairies—creates a complex yet harmonious tapestry.

And, finall...

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August 17, 2023 33 mins

In our third episode we meet Romeo & Juliet, played by podcast host Nic Moore and Dale Leonheart.

We learn a bit about what drew Dale and Nic to acting, a little of their process… and their passion for Shakespeare; Romeo + Juliet in particular.

And we get a sneak–preview from Act I, Scene 5 — Romeo and Juliet meeting for the first time.

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July 31, 2023 48 mins

Our second episode; Nic Moore (Romeo) speaks with the director of Romeo + Juliet, Stephen Beecroft. In this episode, Stephen shares about what drew him to directing for The Curtain Theatre, and a bit of his thought and vision of “the perfect storm” for the tragic, and hopefully cathartic, romance of Romeo and Juliet. You’ll learn how a trip to Italy sparks the idea for Stephen to bring out the development of the o...

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July 24, 2023 54 mins

We start with a historical look and the works of the passions that continue to create great outdoor theatre with the works of Shakespeare and our Mill Valley’s Curtain Theatre.

#curtaintheatre #shakespeare #millvalley

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