Alive or Dead?

Alive or Dead?

From The Double R Show by Roger Robertson, aka Double R

May 7, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

This episode explores the vitality of theater through various productions and performances, questioning whether it is alive or on its last breath.

Episode Highlights: Is theater on its last breath—or very much alive? This episode puts it to the test, from a high school production of Young Frankenstein to Theatre West’s staging of The Dead Guy, with a stop in also for a look at voice, performance, and singing ahead of the U.S. 250th celebration. Across generations and styles, the common thread is clear: the stage keeps finding new ways to speak—if people are still willing to listen. Tracy Lilly, Co-Director - Young Frankenstein, Tiger St...

People in this episode

Host: Roger Robertson

Guest: Tracy Lilly

Topics covered

  • theater
  • performance
  • voice
  • singing
  • cultural celebration
  • generational perspectives

Keywords

  • theater
  • performance
  • Young Frankenstein
  • The Dead Guy
  • U.S. 250th celebration
  • voice
  • singing

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Young Frankenstein, The Dead Guy

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