Writer: Ashton Marcus

Ashton Marcus is a radio personality on KUCI 88.9 FM in Irvine (Fridays 4:00-5pm PST)

Ashton’s Audio Interview: Renee O'Connor (Gabrielle on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess) stars in ‘On Clover Road’ at Little Fish Theatre

“I met an actress. She came from the show Smallville, and I found out after a few more interactions with her that there might be a possibility that she was involved with a cult… It shook me to the core” ~ Renee O’Connor Enjoy this interview about “On Clover Road” staring Renee O’Connor (Gabrielle on the … Continue reading Ashton’s Audio Interview: Renee O'Connor (Gabrielle on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess) stars in ‘On Clover Road’ at Little Fish Theatre


Ashton’s Audio Interview: Mary Bridget Davies in her TONY AWARD-NOMINATED performance ‘A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN’ at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

Starring MARY BRIDGET DAVIES, Broadway’s original “Janis” in her TONY AWARD-NOMINATED performance. Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her … Continue reading Ashton’s Audio Interview: Mary Bridget Davies in her TONY AWARD-NOMINATED performance ‘A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN’ at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts


Ashton’s Audio Interview: The cast of “Lost In Time” at Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA

“Who hasn’t thought at one time or another, if only I could go back and do it all over again…knowing then what I know now,” says director Keith Szarabajka. “That wish is what drew me to this play. Well, that and the music of the time: Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan…and Tony’s clever reminder … Continue reading Ashton’s Audio Interview: The cast of “Lost In Time” at Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA


Ashton’s Audio Interview: Barry Pearl (Doody the T-Bird, in the 1978 film version of Grease) stars in ‘Inspecting Carol’ at Hillcrest Center For The Arts

Behind the scenes of a struggling theatre’s annual slapdash production of A Christmas Carol, rehearsals are at a standstill. Tim is no longer Tiny, Scrooge wants to do the play in Spanish (Feliz Navidad), and their funding is on hold pending an inspection.* Enjoy this interview about “Inspecting Carol” staring Barry Pearl (Doody the T-Bird, … Continue reading Ashton’s Audio Interview: Barry Pearl (Doody the T-Bird, in the 1978 film version of Grease) stars in ‘Inspecting Carol’ at Hillcrest Center For The Arts


Ashton’s Audio Interview: André de Vanny stars in ‘Swansong’ at Skylight Theatre

Pulled from the streets of 1960’s Ireland, this gritty monodrama tells the story of Austin “Occi” Byrne, abused and isolated, violent, vulnerable, and searching for redemption. Enjoy this interview about “Swansong” staring André de Vanny at the Skylight Theatre, running until Oct 7th. You can listen to this interview while commuting, while waiting in line at … Continue reading Ashton’s Audio Interview: André de Vanny stars in ‘Swansong’ at Skylight Theatre


Ashton’s Audio Interview: Kirsten Vangsness – Penelope Garcia on CBS's Criminal Minds stars in ‘Marian or The True Tale of Robin Hood’ at Theatre of NOTE

A gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on the classic tale. Robin Hood is (and has always been) Maid Marian in disguise, and leads a motley group of Merry Men (few of whom are actually men) against the greedy Prince John. As the poor get poorer and the rich get richer, who will stand for the … Continue reading Ashton’s Audio Interview: Kirsten Vangsness – Penelope Garcia on CBS's Criminal Minds stars in ‘Marian or The True Tale of Robin Hood’ at Theatre of NOTE


Ashton’s Audio Interview: The cast of “The Glass Menagerie” at International City Theatre

The iconic American classic that launched the career of American playwright Tennessee Williams, this autobiographical “memory play” captures the fragility and stifled yearning of characters clinging to hope against the harsh realities of a rapidly changing world. Confined to a tiny St. Louis apartment on the eve of World War II, the Wingfield family struggles … Continue reading Ashton’s Audio Interview: The cast of “The Glass Menagerie” at International City Theatre


Ashton’s Audio Interview: The cast of “PARADISE – A Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy” at The Ruskin Group Theatre

Going from coal mine to prime time, a small town sees hope for salvation. On the verge of living the American Dream, this satirical musical lowbrow hoedown is about to be outsourced. Can a charming new preacher and a bombshell sidekick, he’s rescued from the stripper pole at the Innuendo Lounge, save the day.* Enjoy … Continue reading Ashton’s Audio Interview: The cast of “PARADISE – A Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy” at The Ruskin Group Theatre

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