Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:40:16 -0500 https://theroserhapsody.com/ en-us © 2026 The Rose Rhapsody yes 7121f7ca-7387-5258-985f-cbe79af79d26 The Rose Theatre episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Rose Theatre https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xsu4uiu0paf411u2516bpw04qejq?.jpg https://theroserhapsody.com/ The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan Hercule Poirot can’t resist a case, even when holidaying in Brighton with his dutiful friend, Captain Hastings. When a precious pearl necklace vanishes from a locked hotel room, a puzzling case of deduction ensues for the Belgian detective. The seventh short story from Agatha Christie’s collection, Poirot Investigates features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist David Bryan Jackson, along with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> Hercule Poirot can’t resist a case, even when holidaying in Brighton with his dutiful friend, Captain Hastings. When a precious pearl necklace vanishes from a locked hotel room, a puzzling case of deduction ensues for the Belgian detective. The seventh short story from Agatha Christie’s collection, Poirot Investigates features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist David Bryan Jackson, along with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-18750672 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0500 2418 classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, herculepoirot, agathachristielovers, cosymystery, poirotinvestigates, freeaudiobook, freeaudiomysteries, shortmysteries, herculepoirotmystery, greatdetectivestory, markusrutzmusic, davidbryanjackson, classic full false “Winnie-the-Pooh” Chapters 4 & 5 Chapters 4 and 5 from A. A. Milne’s beloved collection of short stories following the adventures of an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, this episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz plus “The Hundred Acre Woods” theme song composed by Richard C. Washer. 

]]> Chapters 4 and 5 from A. A. Milne’s beloved collection of short stories following the adventures of an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, this episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz plus “The Hundred Acre Woods” theme song composed by Richard C. Washer. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-18607611 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2099 classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, freeaudiobook, christopherlane, storiesforchildren, winniethepooh, christopherrobin, aamilne, hundredacrewoods, storytime, winniethepoohpodcast, teddybear, bearsandhoney, greatshortstory, shortstory, shortst full false Once More Around the Sun Beloved English essayist, poet and critic, Charles Lamb (1775-1834) reflects his gentle wisdom upon humanity’s annual celebration in his essay “New Year’s Eve.” Featuring award-winning vocal artist and acclaimed actor Christopher Lane and the angelic voice of Kathleen Manuel singing the original version of “Auld Lang Syne” by Scottish lyricist and national poet Robert Burns. Accompaniment by The Rose In-House Musical Group “The Gamut” alongside signature music by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.

]]> Beloved English essayist, poet and critic, Charles Lamb (1775-1834) reflects his gentle wisdom upon humanity’s annual celebration in his essay “New Year’s Eve.” Featuring award-winning vocal artist and acclaimed actor Christopher Lane and the angelic voice of Kathleen Manuel singing the original version of “Auld Lang Syne” by Scottish lyricist and national poet Robert Burns. Accompaniment by The Rose In-House Musical Group “The Gamut” alongside signature music by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-18452611 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1519 freeaudiobook, markusrutzmusic, therosetheatre, christopherlane, adrianruiz, markusrutz, greatpodcast, freeaudiostory, greatshortstory, audiotales, greatstorytelling, richardcwasher, freepodcast, gentlewisdom, charleslamb, robbieburns, robertburns, greate full false Should Your Spirits Fall Again… A celebration of Christmas and the holiday season beginning with acclaimed actor Rick Foucheux’s humorous tale of putting up his fake Christmas tree, alongside the Christmas classic, “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” and a wondrous rendering of the popular Irish-language Christmas carol “Don Oiche Úd i mBeithil” performed by The Rose musical group The Gamut.  With seasonal bonus tracks.

]]> A celebration of Christmas and the holiday season beginning with acclaimed actor Rick Foucheux’s humorous tale of putting up his fake Christmas tree, alongside the Christmas classic, “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” and a wondrous rendering of the popular Irish-language Christmas carol “Don Oiche Úd i mBeithil” performed by The Rose musical group The Gamut.  With seasonal bonus tracks.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-18279204 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1533 freeaudiobook, markusrutzmusic, therosetheatre, christopherlane, adrianruiz, markusrutz, greatpodcast, freeaudiostory, greatshortstory, audiotales, adogstale, greatstorytelling, christmasstory, donoicheudimbeithil, irishchristmas, yesvirginiathereisasanta full false It’s a Dog’s Life A look at mankind’s deep and enduring connection to dogs through the eyes of two literary masters: American humorist Mark Twain in “A Dog’s Tale” and “The Power of the Dog,” by the great British poet Rudyard Kipling. Including the “Waltz of the Puppy” (Valse du petit Chien), by Polish composer and virtuoso, Frédéric Chopin.

]]> A look at mankind’s deep and enduring connection to dogs through the eyes of two literary masters: American humorist Mark Twain in “A Dog’s Tale” and “The Power of the Dog,” by the great British poet Rudyard Kipling. Including the “Waltz of the Puppy” (Valse du petit Chien), by Polish composer and virtuoso, Frédéric Chopin.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-18127943 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500 2178 full false “Winnie-the-Pooh” Chapters 2 & 3 Chapters 2 and 3 from A. A. Milne’s beloved collection of short stories following the adventures of an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, this episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz plus “The Hundred Acre Woods” theme song composed by Richard C. Washer. 

]]> Chapters 2 and 3 from A. A. Milne’s beloved collection of short stories following the adventures of an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, this episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz plus “The Hundred Acre Woods” theme song composed by Richard C. Washer. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-17961554 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0400 1509 classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, freeaudiobook, christopherlane, storiesforchildren, winniethepooh, christopherrobin, aamilne, hundredacrewoods, storytime, winniethepoohpodcast, teddybear, bearsandhoney, greatshortstory, shortstory, shortst full false Agatha Christie’s “The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb” During an archeological expedition to Egypt, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is called upon to investigate the ominous deaths surrounding the opening of a newly discovered tomb.  As Poirot, along with his faithful companion, Capt. Hastings, unravels the enigma, he encounters a cast of characters, each with their own motives and secrets. The sixth short story from Agatha Christie’s collection, Poirot Investigates features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist David Bryan Jackson, along with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> During an archeological expedition to Egypt, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is called upon to investigate the ominous deaths surrounding the opening of a newly discovered tomb.  As Poirot, along with his faithful companion, Capt. Hastings, unravels the enigma, he encounters a cast of characters, each with their own motives and secrets. The sixth short story from Agatha Christie’s collection, Poirot Investigates features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist David Bryan Jackson, along with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-17746921 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400 2725 classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, herculepoirot, agathachristielovers, cosymystery, poirotinvestigates, freeaudiobook, freeaudiomysteries, shortmysteries, herculepoirotmystery, whodunit, greatdetectivestory, markusrutzmusic, davidbryanjackso full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 19 - End of Story The riveting final chapter of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Magnificently rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, this episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Missed a few chapters?  They’re all waiting for you online at TheRoseRhapsody.com

]]> The riveting final chapter of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Magnificently rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, this episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Missed a few chapters?  They’re all waiting for you online at TheRoseRhapsody.com

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-17612771 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2500 thesunalsorises, hemingway, ernesthemingway, classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, freeaudiobook, hemingwayaudiobook, christopherlane, bullfights, stfermin, festivalofstfermin, therosetheater, audiotheater, rosetheatre, therosetheatre, rosetheat full false The Lincoln Logs Reflections from the American Civil War, including President Abraham Lincoln’s poignant plea for national unity from his Second Inaugural Address, and the remarkable account of men in war, graphically brought to light in passages from “Four Years in the Stonewall Brigade,” by John O. Casler.  Performances in this episode include: Helen Hayes award-winning actors Rick Foucheux as President Abraham Lincoln and Christopher Lane as John O. Casler. Music in this episode includes Richard C. Washer performing “All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight” and new renderings of “The Battle Hymn of The Republic,” by The Rose Resident Composer and trumpet player Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> Reflections from the American Civil War, including President Abraham Lincoln’s poignant plea for national unity from his Second Inaugural Address, and the remarkable account of men in war, graphically brought to light in passages from “Four Years in the Stonewall Brigade,” by John O. Casler.  Performances in this episode include: Helen Hayes award-winning actors Rick Foucheux as President Abraham Lincoln and Christopher Lane as John O. Casler. Music in this episode includes Richard C. Washer performing “All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight” and new renderings of “The Battle Hymn of The Republic,” by The Rose Resident Composer and trumpet player Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-17459066 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0400 1801 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 18 The next to last chapter of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The next to last chapter of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-17266580 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2520 thesunalsorises, hemingway, ernesthemingway, classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, freeaudiobook, hemingwayaudiobook, christopherlane, bullfights, stfermin, festivalofstfermin, therosetheater, audiotheater full false “Winnie-the-Pooh” Chapter One The introduction and chapter one from A. A. Milne’s beloved collection of short stories following the adventures of an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz. 

]]> The introduction and chapter one from A. A. Milne’s beloved collection of short stories following the adventures of an anthropomorphic teddy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, and his friends Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-17099294 Mon, 05 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400 1464 classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, freeaudiobook, christopherlane, storiesforchildren, winniethepooh, christopherrobin, aamilne, hundredacrewoods, storytime, winniethepoohpodcast, teddybear, bearsandhoney, greatshortstory, shortstory, shortst full false Agatha Christie’s “The Million Dollar Bond Robbery” Philip Ridgeway is suspected of stealing over a million dollars in Liberty Bonds as they were being taken to America by ship. His fiance Esmee appeals to Hercule Poirot to clear his name and find the culprit before Scotland Yard arrests the wrong man and ruins their chances for happiness. The fifth short story from Agatha Christie’s collection, Poirot Investigates, “The Million Dollar Bond Robbery” features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist David Bryan Jackson, with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> Philip Ridgeway is suspected of stealing over a million dollars in Liberty Bonds as they were being taken to America by ship. His fiance Esmee appeals to Hercule Poirot to clear his name and find the culprit before Scotland Yard arrests the wrong man and ruins their chances for happiness. The fifth short story from Agatha Christie’s collection, Poirot Investigates, “The Million Dollar Bond Robbery” features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist David Bryan Jackson, with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-16928120 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400 1812 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 17 Chapter 17 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 17 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-16733361 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1804 thesunalsorises, hemingway, classicnovel, greatliterature, freeaudiobook full false Letters Live at The Rose - “John & Abigail Adams: America’s Sweethearts” In this episode: “Letters Live at The Rose” - the intimate correspondence between John and Abigail Adams as Independence Day and America’s deliverance from British tyranny approaches.  Featuring performances by acclaimed DC actor, Chris Stezin and The Rose Artistic Director, Leslie Kobylinski, alongside signature musical renditions of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” performed by Chicago jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> In this episode: “Letters Live at The Rose” - the intimate correspondence between John and Abigail Adams as Independence Day and America’s deliverance from British tyranny approaches.  Featuring performances by acclaimed DC actor, Chris Stezin and The Rose Artistic Director, Leslie Kobylinski, alongside signature musical renditions of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” performed by Chicago jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-16558760 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2650 markusrutzmusic, chrisstezin, lesliekobylinski, johnadams, abigailadams, letterslive, lettersliveattherose, lettersofjohnandabigailadams, famousletters, quincymassachusetts, presidentjohnadams, americassweethearts, letfreedomring, remembertheladies, found full false Animal Crackers Amusingly tall animal tales and adventures written by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, award-winning actor Rick Foucheux and legendary playwright Eugene O’Neill. This episode also features Latin-flavored musical vignettes inspired by George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” performed by Chicago jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz, alongside his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz, plus Brazilian percussionist Heitor Garcia and The Markus Rutz Band.  

]]> Amusingly tall animal tales and adventures written by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, award-winning actor Rick Foucheux and legendary playwright Eugene O’Neill. This episode also features Latin-flavored musical vignettes inspired by George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” performed by Chicago jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz, alongside his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz, plus Brazilian percussionist Heitor Garcia and The Markus Rutz Band.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-16387155 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1383 freeaudiobook, markusrutzmusic, therosetheatre, christopherlane, funshortstories, rickfoucheux, funnyanimalstories, theballadofsheriffarmadillo, full false Rose Classic “Fezziwig’s Party” - A Christmas Carol From “A Christmas Carol” (1843) by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge and The Ghost of Christmas Past visit Scrooge’s former workplace at Mr. Fezziwigs on Christmas Eve. Seeing the bright face of his former self and Fezziwig’s generous nature, Scrooge reflects on the value of generosity. This episode features the story-telling artistry of Christopher Lane, alongside the traditional carols “Soul Cake,” “The Wassail Song,” “All Through the Night,” and “In the Bleak Midwinter,” delightfully performed and arranged by The Rose’s in-house musical group, The Gamut.  Recorded in 2023.

]]> From “A Christmas Carol” (1843) by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge and The Ghost of Christmas Past visit Scrooge’s former workplace at Mr. Fezziwigs on Christmas Eve. Seeing the bright face of his former self and Fezziwig’s generous nature, Scrooge reflects on the value of generosity. This episode features the story-telling artistry of Christopher Lane, alongside the traditional carols “Soul Cake,” “The Wassail Song,” “All Through the Night,” and “In the Bleak Midwinter,” delightfully performed and arranged by The Rose’s in-house musical group, The Gamut.  Recorded in 2023.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-16332253 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0500 810 scrooge, achristmascarol, fezziwigs, fezziwigsparty, fezziwigschristmasparty, theghostofchristmaspast, generosity, christmasstory, thewassailsong, soulcake, inthebleakmidwinter, allthroughthenight, christmaseve, themeaningofchristmas, charlesdickens, theg full false Rose Classic HOLIDAY JAZZ Live from Chicago (2021) Hear your favorite holiday songs in this special Rose Classic edition featuring The Markus Rutz Jazz Trio, recorded in 2021.

]]> Hear your favorite holiday songs in this special Rose Classic edition featuring The Markus Rutz Jazz Trio, recorded in 2021.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-16284249 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2755 full false The Last Dream of the Old Oak A majestic old oak contemplates the cycle of life in this poignant fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, featuring the vocal artistry of Helen Hayes award-winning actor Rick Foucheux, alongside the signature sounds of Chicago trumpeter, Markus Rutz and his collaborator at the keys, pianist Adrian Ruiz.

]]> A majestic old oak contemplates the cycle of life in this poignant fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, featuring the vocal artistry of Helen Hayes award-winning actor Rick Foucheux, alongside the signature sounds of Chicago trumpeter, Markus Rutz and his collaborator at the keys, pianist Adrian Ruiz.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-16200813 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1265 greatliterature, markusrutz, transformative, lifeandloss, fairytales, fantas, childrensfairytales, rick foucheux, hans christian andersen, poignant, adrian ruiz, thelastdreamoftheoldoak full false A Waltz for Tom A tribute to award-winning journalist, war correspondent, published poet and The Rose Poet Laureate, Tom Squitieri. A writer and journalist for over 30 years, Tom had been on all seven continents and more than two thirds of the nations on earth. Featured in this episode is one of the last pieces he wrote before his untimely death on September 1, 2024, alongside the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane and the musical composition “Burgundy Trees - A Waltz for Tom,” written, composed and performed by Richard C. Washer.  

]]> A tribute to award-winning journalist, war correspondent, published poet and The Rose Poet Laureate, Tom Squitieri. A writer and journalist for over 30 years, Tom had been on all seven continents and more than two thirds of the nations on earth. Featured in this episode is one of the last pieces he wrote before his untimely death on September 1, 2024, alongside the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane and the musical composition “Burgundy Trees - A Waltz for Tom,” written, composed and performed by Richard C. Washer.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-16050511 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 605 #tomsquitieri, #tomsquitieripoems, #transporting, #beautifulprose, #tribute, #greatwriting full false Agatha Christie’s “The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge” When Roger Havering requests the services of Hercule Poirot, who is ill in bed with the flu, to investigate the murder of his uncle at his hunting lodge in Derbyshire, the great Belgian detective must turn to Captain Hastings to be his “eyes and ears” to solve the puzzling case.  The fourth short story from Agatha Christie’s collection Poirot Investigates “The Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge” features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist David Bryan Jackson, with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> When Roger Havering requests the services of Hercule Poirot, who is ill in bed with the flu, to investigate the murder of his uncle at his hunting lodge in Derbyshire, the great Belgian detective must turn to Captain Hastings to be his “eyes and ears” to solve the puzzling case.  The fourth short story from Agatha Christie’s collection Poirot Investigates “The Mystery of Hunter’s Lodge” features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist David Bryan Jackson, with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-16050492 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2065 #classicnovel, #greatliterature, #literaryclassic, #herculepoirot, #agathachristielovers, #cosymystery, #poirotinvestigates, #freeaudiobook, #freeaudiomysteries, #shortmysteries, #herculepoirotmystery, #whodunit, #greatdetectivestory, #markusrutzmusic, #d full false Threads Unsewn Transformative prose swirls around the meaning of life and loss from playwright, poet and composer, Richard C. Washer. Featured performances include: the vocal artistry of Ray Ficca, David Bryan Jackson, Christopher Lane plus the lyrically infused new title track “Threads Unsewn” composed, and sung by Richard C. Washer along with his musical group The Gamut.

]]> Transformative prose swirls around the meaning of life and loss from playwright, poet and composer, Richard C. Washer. Featured performances include: the vocal artistry of Ray Ficca, David Bryan Jackson, Christopher Lane plus the lyrically infused new title track “Threads Unsewn” composed, and sung by Richard C. Washer along with his musical group The Gamut.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-15886040 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 1195 greatliterature, christopherlane, markusrutz, transformative, poetry, richardcwasher, davidbryanjackson, rayficca, lifeandloss, lyricalpoetry, poeticsongs, musicandlyrics, newprose, greatlisten full false A Message to Garcia “A Message to Garcia” is a widely distributed essay written by Elbert Hubbard in 1899, extolling the value of individual initiative and conscientiousness in work as seen through the example of an American soldier delivering a crucial letter from President McKinley to the leader of Cuban insurgents “somewhere in the mountain vastnesses of Cuba.”  Although not without controversy and historical inaccuracies, the essay continues to be a popular missive on leadership and dedication in the face of adversity.  Performances featured in this episode include the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane and the iconic trumpet sounds of Markus Rutz alongside his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.

]]> “A Message to Garcia” is a widely distributed essay written by Elbert Hubbard in 1899, extolling the value of individual initiative and conscientiousness in work as seen through the example of an American soldier delivering a crucial letter from President McKinley to the leader of Cuban insurgents “somewhere in the mountain vastnesses of Cuba.”  Although not without controversy and historical inaccuracies, the essay continues to be a popular missive on leadership and dedication in the face of adversity.  Performances featured in this episode include the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane and the iconic trumpet sounds of Markus Rutz alongside his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-15680148 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 1157 greatliterature, elberthubbard, lifeinabundance, amessagetogarcia, leadership, initiative, americanessays, greatessays, messagetogarcia, christopherlane, markusrutz, eclecticliterature, workethic full false Agatha Christie’s “The Adventure of the Cheap Flat” Captain Hastings meets a couple at a party who have just rented a flat in London’s most fashionable district for an implausibly cheap price. Poirot is intrigued and sets out to investigate. The third short story from Agatha Christie’s collection Poirot Investigates “The Adventure of the Cheap Flat” features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist, David Bryan Jackson, with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” performed by jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> Captain Hastings meets a couple at a party who have just rented a flat in London’s most fashionable district for an implausibly cheap price. Poirot is intrigued and sets out to investigate. The third short story from Agatha Christie’s collection Poirot Investigates “The Adventure of the Cheap Flat” features acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist, David Bryan Jackson, with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” performed by jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-15529526 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 2237 #classicnovel, #greatliterature, #literaryclassic, #herculepoirot, #agathachristielovers, #cosymystery, #poirotinvestigates, #freeaudiobook, #freeaudiomysteries, #shortmysteries, #herculepoirotmystery, #whodunit, #greatdetectivestory, #markusrutzmusic, #t full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 16 Chapter 16 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 16 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-15388486 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400 1974 thesunalsorises, hemingway, classicnovel, greatliterature, freeaudiobook full false A Tuba in the Bathtub Acclaimed Helen Hayes award-winning actor Rick Foucheux, shares his memoir of growing up with a bigger than life instrument in small town Louisiana.

]]> Acclaimed Helen Hayes award-winning actor Rick Foucheux, shares his memoir of growing up with a bigger than life instrument in small town Louisiana.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-15187434 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0400 1409 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 15 Chapter 15 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 15 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-15016533 Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2089 thesunalsorises, hemingway, ernesthemingway, classicnovel, greatliterature,literaryclassic, hemingwayaudiobook full false Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Empty House” - Part II After the supposed demise of Sherlock Holmes, his closest friend and confidante, Dr. Watson, receives the shock of a lifetime when he is drawn to investigate the apparently unsolvable locked-room murder of the Honorable Ronald Adair.  Part I of the mystery of “The Adventure of the Empty House” features performances by Helen Hayes award-winning actor and celebrated vocal artist Christopher Lane, alongside musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” performed by Chicago jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> After the supposed demise of Sherlock Holmes, his closest friend and confidante, Dr. Watson, receives the shock of a lifetime when he is drawn to investigate the apparently unsolvable locked-room murder of the Honorable Ronald Adair.  Part I of the mystery of “The Adventure of the Empty House” features performances by Helen Hayes award-winning actor and celebrated vocal artist Christopher Lane, alongside musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” performed by Chicago jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-14803964 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2152 #classicnovel, #greatliterature, #literaryclassic, #freeaudiobook, #freeaudiomysteries, #shortmysteries, #whodunit, #greatdetectivestory, #markusrutzmusic, #sherlockholmes, #sirarthurconandoyle, #conandoyle, #sherlockdeath, #lockedroommystery, #drwatson, full false Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Empty House” - Part I After the supposed demise of Sherlock Holmes, his closest friend and confidante, Dr. Watson, receives the shock of a lifetime when he is drawn to investigate the apparently unsolvable locked-room murder of the Honorable Ronald Adair.  Part I of the mystery of “The Adventure of the Empty House” features performances by Helen Hayes award-winning actor and celebrated vocal artist Christopher Lane, alongside musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” performed by Chicago jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> After the supposed demise of Sherlock Holmes, his closest friend and confidante, Dr. Watson, receives the shock of a lifetime when he is drawn to investigate the apparently unsolvable locked-room murder of the Honorable Ronald Adair.  Part I of the mystery of “The Adventure of the Empty House” features performances by Helen Hayes award-winning actor and celebrated vocal artist Christopher Lane, alongside musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” performed by Chicago jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-14803951 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1788 #classicnovel, #greatliterature, #literaryclassic, #freeaudiobook, #freeaudiomysteries, #shortmysteries, #whodunit, #greatdetectivestory, #markusrutzmusic, #sherlockholmes, #sirarthurconandoyle, #conandoyle, #sherlockdeath, #lockedroommystery, #drwatson, full false Agatha Christie’s “The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor” No criminal can outwit Detective Hercule Poirot’s “little gray cells” as he investigates the seemingly mundane death of a country squire.  The second short story from Agatha Christie’s collection Poirot Investigates the mystery of “The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor” features performances by acclaimed DC actor, David Bryan Jackson, with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> No criminal can outwit Detective Hercule Poirot’s “little gray cells” as he investigates the seemingly mundane death of a country squire.  The second short story from Agatha Christie’s collection Poirot Investigates the mystery of “The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor” features performances by acclaimed DC actor, David Bryan Jackson, with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” by jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-14621426 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2189 classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, herculepoirot, agathachristielovers, theadventureofthewesternstar, cosymystery, poirotinvestigates, freeaudiobook, freeaudiomysteries, shortmysteries, herculepoirotmystery, whodunit, greatdetectivestory, mar full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 14 Chapter 14 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 14 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-14621407 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0500 785 thesunalsorises, hemingway, ernesthemingway, classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, hemingwayaudiobook full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 13 Chapter 13 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 13 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-14443446 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2209 thesunalsorises, hemingway, ernesthemingway, classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic, hemingway, audiobook full false Ring Out, Wild Bells! Poetry by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, said to have been inspired by the “wild bells” of Waltham Abbey in Essex, England, when the bereaved poet threw open his window on New Year’s Eve to hear the peal of bells ringing out the old year and ringing in the new. Featuring the vocal artistry of David Bryan Jackson and Leslie Kobylinski, alongside the holiday classic, “Carol of the Bells” by Ukrainian composer and conductor, Mykola Leontovych.  

]]> Poetry by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, said to have been inspired by the “wild bells” of Waltham Abbey in Essex, England, when the bereaved poet threw open his window on New Year’s Eve to hear the peal of bells ringing out the old year and ringing in the new. Featuring the vocal artistry of David Bryan Jackson and Leslie Kobylinski, alongside the holiday classic, “Carol of the Bells” by Ukrainian composer and conductor, Mykola Leontovych.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-14226571 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0500 521 #tennyson, #ringoutwildbells, #alfredlordtennyson, #newyearpoems, #newyearspoems, #churchbells, #walthamabbey, #inmemoriam, #hopefulpoems, #tennysonpoems, #tennysonfamouspoems, #carolofthebells, #newyearsongs, #ukraniansong, #lesliekoby, #davidbryanjackso full false Fezziwig’s Party From “A Christmas Carol” (1843) by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past visit Scrooge’s former workplace, “Fezziwigs,” on Christmas Eve. Seeing the bright face of his former self and Fezziwig’s generous nature, Scrooge reflects on the value of generosity. This episode features the story-telling artistry of Christopher Lane, alongside the traditional Christmas carols “Soul Cake,” “The Wassail Song,” “All Through the Night,” and “In the Bleak Midwinter,” delightfully performed and arranged by The Rose’s in-house musical group The Gamut.

]]> From “A Christmas Carol” (1843) by Charles Dickens, Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past visit Scrooge’s former workplace, “Fezziwigs,” on Christmas Eve. Seeing the bright face of his former self and Fezziwig’s generous nature, Scrooge reflects on the value of generosity. This episode features the story-telling artistry of Christopher Lane, alongside the traditional Christmas carols “Soul Cake,” “The Wassail Song,” “All Through the Night,” and “In the Bleak Midwinter,” delightfully performed and arranged by The Rose’s in-house musical group The Gamut.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-14195157 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500 821 #scrooge, #achristmascarol, #fezziwigs, #fezziwigsparty, #fezziwigschristmasparty, #theghostofchristmaspast, #generosity, #christmasstory, #thewassailsong, #soulcake, #inthebleakmidwinter, #allthroughthenight, #christmaseve, #themeaningofchristmas, #charl full false A Scottish Winter Fairly If ever a poet understood the character of his nation, he was Robert Burns. The language of his poems and songs wasn’t so much Scots or English - it was the language of the heart.  This episode features Burns’ iconic poetry newly interpreted, performed and arranged by The Rose’s in-house band The Gamut, alongside the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane.

]]> If ever a poet understood the character of his nation, he was Robert Burns. The language of his poems and songs wasn’t so much Scots or English - it was the language of the heart.  This episode features Burns’ iconic poetry newly interpreted, performed and arranged by The Rose’s in-house band The Gamut, alongside the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-14086219 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 911 full false Whoopee Ti Yi Ya & Other Cowboy Adventures The musings and observations from long hard days in the saddle featured in the poetry of “Jim Marshall’s New Pianner” by William Devere and “Beware of the Mooses” by Wolf David, performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane alongside the cowboy classic “Git Along, Little Dogies” sung by the late great Country Music star, Marty Robbins. 

]]> The musings and observations from long hard days in the saddle featured in the poetry of “Jim Marshall’s New Pianner” by William Devere and “Beware of the Mooses” by Wolf David, performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane alongside the cowboy classic “Git Along, Little Dogies” sung by the late great Country Music star, Marty Robbins. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-13904883 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500 875 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 12 Chapter 12 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 12 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-13904873 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500 1598 #thesunalsorises, #hemingway, #ernesthemingway, #classicnovel, #greatliterature, #literaryclassic, #hemingwayaudiobook full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 11 Chapter 11 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 11 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-13696435 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0400 1158 thesunalsorises, hemingway, ernesthemingway, classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic full false Agatha Christie’s The Adventure of “The Western Star” From the “Queen of Crime” and the world’s bestselling novelist, Agatha Christie, comes the first in her collection of short stories displaying the brilliance of the famously eccentric Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot.  No criminal can outwit Poirot’s “little gray cells” as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a film star’s diamond.  THE ADVENTURE OF “THE WESTERN STAR” features performances by acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist, David Bryan Jackson with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> From the “Queen of Crime” and the world’s bestselling novelist, Agatha Christie, comes the first in her collection of short stories displaying the brilliance of the famously eccentric Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot.  No criminal can outwit Poirot’s “little gray cells” as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a film star’s diamond.  THE ADVENTURE OF “THE WESTERN STAR” features performances by acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist, David Bryan Jackson with musical renditions of Irving Berlin’s classic “Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Chicago trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-13525837 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 3074 #classicnovel, #greatliterature, #literaryclassic, #herculepoirot, #agathachristielovers, #theadventureofthewesternstar, #cosymystery, #poirotinvestigates, #freeaudiobook, #freeaudiomysteries, #shortmysteries, #herculepoirotmystery, #whodunit, #greatdetec full false OVERCOAT by Tom Squitieri pRosePie! - a delicious spoken word symphony featuring the poetry of award-winning journalist, war correspondent and published poet, Tom Squitieri, performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane alongside musical inspirations from composer and musician extraordinaire, David Kowal. 

]]> pRosePie! - a delicious spoken word symphony featuring the poetry of award-winning journalist, war correspondent and published poet, Tom Squitieri, performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane alongside musical inspirations from composer and musician extraordinaire, David Kowal. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-13525823 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 258 #prosepie, #tomsquitieri, #davidkowalmusic, #tomsquitieripoems, #poesy, #evocativepoems, #spokenword, #poetry, #beautifulpoem full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 10 Chapter 10 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 10 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-13359116 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1636 full false YOU SHOULD WORRY - About a Musical Evening The delightful observations of John Henry, fictional Man-about-Town, from the prolific pen of Hugh McHugh aka George V. Hobart, the Canadian-American playwright and humorist. At the time of his death in 1926, Hobart was one of America’s most popular sketch writers, and satirists. This episode features the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane as John Henry alongside signature musical themes created especially for The Rose Rhapsody by acclaimed composer and Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and pianist Adrian Ruiz.

]]> The delightful observations of John Henry, fictional Man-about-Town, from the prolific pen of Hugh McHugh aka George V. Hobart, the Canadian-American playwright and humorist. At the time of his death in 1926, Hobart was one of America’s most popular sketch writers, and satirists. This episode features the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane as John Henry alongside signature musical themes created especially for The Rose Rhapsody by acclaimed composer and Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and pianist Adrian Ruiz.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-13359109 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400 797 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 9 Chapter 9 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 9 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-13150629 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1005 full false Sadko A flight of fancy and the pursuit of an impossible dream take a lowly fisherman on a magical journey in this charming fairy tale written and performed by Helen Hayes award-winning actor and vocal artist Rick Foucheux.

]]> A flight of fancy and the pursuit of an impossible dream take a lowly fisherman on a magical journey in this charming fairy tale written and performed by Helen Hayes award-winning actor and vocal artist Rick Foucheux.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-12981779 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 994 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 8 Chapter 8 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 8 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-12754275 Mon, 01 May 2023 03:00:00 -0400 1388 thesunalsorises, hemingway, ernesthemingway, classicnovel, greatliterature, literaryclassic full false Carpathia The gripping first-hand account of the greatest peacetime seafaring disaster of all-time, as told by James Bisset, Second Officer onboard the Carpathia, as they raced to rescue the Titanic from its tragic fate on April 15, 1912.  Carpathia was written by Rick Foucheux, based on James Bisset’s article as published in ENCYCLOPEDIA TITANICA and features a performance by acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist, David Bryan Jackson.

]]> The gripping first-hand account of the greatest peacetime seafaring disaster of all-time, as told by James Bisset, Second Officer onboard the Carpathia, as they raced to rescue the Titanic from its tragic fate on April 15, 1912.  Carpathia was written by Rick Foucheux, based on James Bisset’s article as published in ENCYCLOPEDIA TITANICA and features a performance by acclaimed DC actor and vocal artist, David Bryan Jackson.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-12611204 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1710 #Titanic, #Sea lore, #Carpathia, #Encyclopedia Titanica, #thrilling, #searescue full false The Cruelest Month This episode features the song “Rain,” written and performed by Chris Stezin, alongside the poem “His Turn is Long Overdue” by award-winning journalist, war correspondent and published poet Tom Squitieri, performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane.

]]> This episode features the song “Rain,” written and performed by Chris Stezin, alongside the poem “His Turn is Long Overdue” by award-winning journalist, war correspondent and published poet Tom Squitieri, performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-12379246 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 589 full false IN CHARACTER III “When Frogs Fall From The Sky” You-know-who is back and He ain’t happy.  “When Frogs Fall From the Sky” by J. R. Spaulding - a new offering from IN CHARACTER | The Monologue Plays - features acclaimed D.C. actor and co-host of the “Read More Plays Podcast”, Ricardo Frederick Evans.

]]> You-know-who is back and He ain’t happy.  “When Frogs Fall From the Sky” by J. R. Spaulding - a new offering from IN CHARACTER | The Monologue Plays - features acclaimed D.C. actor and co-host of the “Read More Plays Podcast”, Ricardo Frederick Evans.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-12379019 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 880 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 7 Chapter 7 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 7 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights.  Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? The story continues right here at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-12194639 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1573 full false 19 Years, 3 Days - Episode 9 A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, features performances by Raven Bonniwell, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.

]]> A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, features performances by Raven Bonniwell, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11962968 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1206 full false What Christmas Means As We Grow Older A tender, personal vignette of hope, loss and understanding during the Christmas season, written by Charles Dickens, featuring the acclaimed award-winning vocal artistry of Christopher Lane. 

]]> A tender, personal vignette of hope, loss and understanding during the Christmas season, written by Charles Dickens, featuring the acclaimed award-winning vocal artistry of Christopher Lane. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11812507 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0500 835 full false Rose Classic HOLIDAY JAZZ Live from Chicago (2021) Hear your favorite holiday songs in this special Rose Classic edition featuring The Markus Rutz Jazz Trio. 

]]> Hear your favorite holiday songs in this special Rose Classic edition featuring The Markus Rutz Jazz Trio. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11812444 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0500 2755 full false 19 Years, 3 Days - Episode 8 A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, features performances by Ingrid De Sanctis, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Christopher Lane, Susan Marie Rhea, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.

]]> A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, features performances by Ingrid De Sanctis, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Christopher Lane, Susan Marie Rhea, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11637615 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0500 1079 full false The Raven’s Tell-Tale Heart A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EDITION - Experience Edgar Allen Poe’s most famous poems joined together in a hair-raising suspense story of mystery and horror featuring performances by Ray Ficca and Christopher Lane alongside new music from Richard C. Washer.

]]> A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EDITION - Experience Edgar Allen Poe’s most famous poems joined together in a hair-raising suspense story of mystery and horror featuring performances by Ray Ficca and Christopher Lane alongside new music from Richard C. Washer.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11592268 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0400 1909 Halloween, Spooky, Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic, Theatre, Night, Fall, Autumn full false Casey At The Bat Lovingly rendered by DC veteran actor Jim Brady, this comic verse about a fictional, legendary baseball game was first published anonymously in 1888 by The San Francisco Examiner.  The poem quickly rose to popularity, becoming a Vaudeville Circuit staple and one of the best known poems in American literature. 

]]> Lovingly rendered by DC veteran actor Jim Brady, this comic verse about a fictional, legendary baseball game was first published anonymously in 1888 by The San Francisco Examiner.  The poem quickly rose to popularity, becoming a Vaudeville Circuit staple and one of the best known poems in American literature. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11428384 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 522 full false 19 Years, 3 Days - Episode 7 Season 1, Ep. 7 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, features performances by Ingrid De Sanctis, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Christopher Lane, Susan Marie Rhea, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.

]]> Season 1, Ep. 7 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, features performances by Ingrid De Sanctis, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Christopher Lane, Susan Marie Rhea, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11428370 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1309 full false …At The Theatre The delightful observations of John Henry, fictional Man-about-Town, from the prolific pen of Hugh McHugh aka George V. Hobart, the Canadian-American playwright and humorist. At the time of his death in 1926, Hobart was one of America’s most popular sketch writers and satirists. This episode features the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane as John Henry alongside signature musical themes created especially for The Rose Rhapsody by acclaimed composer and Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator Adrian Ruiz.

]]> The delightful observations of John Henry, fictional Man-about-Town, from the prolific pen of Hugh McHugh aka George V. Hobart, the Canadian-American playwright and humorist. At the time of his death in 1926, Hobart was one of America’s most popular sketch writers and satirists. This episode features the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane as John Henry alongside signature musical themes created especially for The Rose Rhapsody by acclaimed composer and Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his musical collaborator Adrian Ruiz.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11428363 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 757 full false Shakes It Up, Shakes It Out Experience Shakespeare, shaken up and stirred, for our modern troubled times. Featuring performances by audience favorites Ingrid De Sanctis, Ray Ficca and Rick Foucheux, alongside the signature musical sounds of trumpeter Markus Rutz and pianist Adrian Ruiz.   

]]> Experience Shakespeare, shaken up and stirred, for our modern troubled times. Featuring performances by audience favorites Ingrid De Sanctis, Ray Ficca and Rick Foucheux, alongside the signature musical sounds of trumpeter Markus Rutz and pianist Adrian Ruiz.   

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11260587 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0400 694 full false The Cremation of Sam McGee A fantastical tale of perseverance, loyalty, and death.  Rendered by acclaimed DC actor, Ray Ficca, two friends, Sam and Cap, are challenged to survive the Arctic wilderness in one of Robert W. Service’s most famous poems.  

]]> A fantastical tale of perseverance, loyalty, and death.  Rendered by acclaimed DC actor, Ray Ficca, two friends, Sam and Cap, are challenged to survive the Arctic wilderness in one of Robert W. Service’s most famous poems.  

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11260577 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0400 726 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 6 Chapter 6 - End of Book I - of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz. Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> Chapter 6 - End of Book I - of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz. Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-11065179 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0400 1453 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 5 Chapter 5 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody. 

]]> Chapter 5 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody. 

]]> Buzzsprout-10898813 Sun, 03 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0400 750 full false Tom's Tryptic Trifecta The transporting poetry of award-winning journalist, war correspondent, and published poet, Tom Squitieri. A prodigious writer and journalist for over 30 years, Tom has been on all seven continents and more than two thirds of the nations on earth. Poems featured in this episode include: “2 Deer Morning” “Night Sight” and “Just a Few Butterflies.” Musical vignettes from “Rhapsody in Blue” were performed, arranged and composed by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz, alongside his longtime collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.

]]> The transporting poetry of award-winning journalist, war correspondent, and published poet, Tom Squitieri. A prodigious writer and journalist for over 30 years, Tom has been on all seven continents and more than two thirds of the nations on earth. Poems featured in this episode include: “2 Deer Morning” “Night Sight” and “Just a Few Butterflies.” Musical vignettes from “Rhapsody in Blue” were performed, arranged and composed by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz, alongside his longtime collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-10748155 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0400 857 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 4 Chapter 4 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody. 

]]> Chapter 4 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-10545535 Mon, 02 May 2022 18:00:00 -0400 1351 full false …On Would Be Actors The delightful observations of John Henry, fictional Man-about-Town,  from the prolific pen of Hugh McHugh aka George V. Hobart, the Canadian-American playwright and humorist. At the time of his death in 1926, Hobart was one of America’s most popular sketch writers, and satirists. This episode features the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane as John Henry alongside signature musical themes created especially for The Rose Rhapsody by acclaimed composer and Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz.

]]> The delightful observations of John Henry, fictional Man-about-Town,  from the prolific pen of Hugh McHugh aka George V. Hobart, the Canadian-American playwright and humorist. At the time of his death in 1926, Hobart was one of America’s most popular sketch writers, and satirists. This episode features the vocal artistry of Christopher Lane as John Henry alongside signature musical themes created especially for The Rose Rhapsody by acclaimed composer and Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-10545515 Mon, 02 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400 582 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapters 2 & 3 Ch. 2 & 3 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody. 

]]> Ch. 2 & 3 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-10376356 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1877 full false Death and Taxes The inimitable sparkling wit of Dorothy Parker infuses the first seven poems from her 1931 collection “Death and Taxes” rendered by The Rose Theatre Co’s artistic director Leslie Kobylinski.

]]> The inimitable sparkling wit of Dorothy Parker infuses the first seven poems from her 1931 collection “Death and Taxes” rendered by The Rose Theatre Co’s artistic director Leslie Kobylinski.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-10376299 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400 762 full false The Sun Also Rises - Chapter 1 The first chapter of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Arian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The first chapter of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Arian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-10207269 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:00:00 -0500 766 full false 19 Years, 3 Days - Episode 6 Season 1, Ep. 6 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Rick Foucheux, Sheri S. Herren, Kiernan McGowan, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.

]]> Season 1, Ep. 6 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Rick Foucheux, Sheri S. Herren, Kiernan McGowan, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-10023890 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1069 full false Frosted Four of American poet Robert Frost’s best-loved verses, including his iconic masterpiece “The Road Not Taken,” rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, with musical soundscape by Richard C. Washer.

]]> Four of American poet Robert Frost’s best-loved verses, including his iconic masterpiece “The Road Not Taken,” rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, with musical soundscape by Richard C. Washer.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-10023954 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 685 full false The Little Match Girl A new rendering of Danish poet and author Hans Christian Anderson’s iconic tale of a dying child’s hopes and dreams performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane. Featuring soundscape design and music by Richard C. Washer & The Gamut.

]]> A new rendering of Danish poet and author Hans Christian Anderson’s iconic tale of a dying child’s hopes and dreams performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane. Featuring soundscape design and music by Richard C. Washer & The Gamut.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-9824246 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 711 full false 19 YEARS, 3 DAYS Ep.5 A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, Sheri S. Herren, Susan Marie Rhea, Ava Clare Stezin, Sally Stezin, Richard C. Washer and the author himself.

]]> A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, Sheri S. Herren, Susan Marie Rhea, Ava Clare Stezin, Sally Stezin, Richard C. Washer and the author himself.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-9824185 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1372 full false CLUB SODA | HOLIDAY JAZZ Live from Chicago Vol. 3 A special holiday edition, recorded live in Chicago, featuring The Markus Rutz Jazz Trio - trumpeter and composer Markus Rutz, pianist Adrian Ruiz with Chris Nolte on bass. 

]]> A special holiday edition, recorded live in Chicago, featuring The Markus Rutz Jazz Trio - trumpeter and composer Markus Rutz, pianist Adrian Ruiz with Chris Nolte on bass. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-9672101 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 2935 full false Observations The “view from here” begins on a park bench in New York City before joining Oscar Wilde’s ride through America, resting finally at Dorothy Parker’s inimitable mirror of self reflection. Featuring new writing by playwright Leigh Flayton with performances by Chris Stezin, David Bryan Jackson and Leslie Kobylinski.

]]> The “view from here” begins on a park bench in New York City before joining Oscar Wilde’s ride through America, resting finally at Dorothy Parker’s inimitable mirror of self reflection. Featuring new writing by playwright Leigh Flayton with performances by Chris Stezin, David Bryan Jackson and Leslie Kobylinski.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-9467363 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0400 1255 full false 19 YEARS, 3 DAYS Ep. 4 Season 1, Ep. 4 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Trevor Cochran, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski, Susan Rhea, Richard C. Washer and the author himself.

]]> Season 1, Ep. 4 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Trevor Cochran, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski, Susan Rhea, Richard C. Washer and the author himself.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-9467320 Sun, 31 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0400 1253 full false Dubliners in Exile Step into the world of James Joyce as Richard C. Washer weaves the places, people and ideas from the literary giant’s life and times into scenes for a new play. Plus, one of Joyce’s most famous short stories about love, loss and the wounds of memory, movingly performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane.

]]> Step into the world of James Joyce as Richard C. Washer weaves the places, people and ideas from the literary giant’s life and times into scenes for a new play. Plus, one of Joyce’s most famous short stories about love, loss and the wounds of memory, movingly performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-9303749 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2063 1 12 full false 19 YEARS, 3 DAYS Ep. 3 A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski and Richard C. Washer.

]]> A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski and Richard C. Washer.

]]> Buzzsprout-9303620 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1247 1 11 full false In Character II Entertaining voices populate IN CHARACTER II with dynamic performances by audience favorites Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, and Sheri S. Herren. Signature music in this episode features the new jazz standard BURGUNDY LEAVES by Richard C. Washer in the fabulous hands of Adrian Ruiz at the keys and the big bluesy horn of Markus Rutz.

]]> Entertaining voices populate IN CHARACTER II with dynamic performances by audience favorites Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, and Sheri S. Herren. Signature music in this episode features the new jazz standard BURGUNDY LEAVES by Richard C. Washer in the fabulous hands of Adrian Ruiz at the keys and the big bluesy horn of Markus Rutz.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-9145274 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1181 1 10 full false 19 Years, 3 Days - Episode 2 S1, Episode 2 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The debut of a hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Sheri S. Herren, Ray Ficca and Richard C. Washer

]]> S1, Episode 2 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The debut of a hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Sheri S. Herren, Ray Ficca and Richard C. Washer

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-9145236 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1013 1 9 full false CLUB SODA | Live from Chicago Vol. 2 Jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his quintet perform THE RHAPSODY SUITE, a dazzling new arrangement of Gershwin’s iconic melody RHAPSODY IN BLUE live from The Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago featuring Jarrard Harris - saxophone, Adrian Ruiz - piano, Samuel Peters - bass and Kyle Swan - drums. 

]]> Jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz and his quintet perform THE RHAPSODY SUITE, a dazzling new arrangement of Gershwin’s iconic melody RHAPSODY IN BLUE live from The Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago featuring Jarrard Harris - saxophone, Adrian Ruiz - piano, Samuel Peters - bass and Kyle Swan - drums. 

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-9145129 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 2195 8 full false 19 Years, 3 Days Season 1, Ep. 1 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The debut of a hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Ray Ficca and Sheri S. Herren.

]]> Season 1, Ep. 1 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The debut of a hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Ray Ficca and Sheri S. Herren.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-8958312 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 995 1 7 full false Burgundy Leaves A ballad of fathers and sons, lost heroes and Ernest Hemingway’s exquisite rumination on both in his short story classic: INDIAN CAMP - Plus new jazz single BURGUNDY LEAVES by composer Richard C. Washer with performances by Adrian Ruiz and Markus Rutz.

]]> A ballad of fathers and sons, lost heroes and Ernest Hemingway’s exquisite rumination on both in his short story classic: INDIAN CAMP - Plus new jazz single BURGUNDY LEAVES by composer Richard C. Washer with performances by Adrian Ruiz and Markus Rutz.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-8958243 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1570 1 6 full false CLUB SODA | Live from Chicago Vol. 1 Short-listed for a Grammy in 2020, jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz delivers tracks from his most recent albums live from The Sanctuary at The Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. “…a tuneful rhythmically sly twist on mainstream jazz…”

]]> Short-listed for a Grammy in 2020, jazz trumpeter Markus Rutz delivers tracks from his most recent albums live from The Sanctuary at The Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. “…a tuneful rhythmically sly twist on mainstream jazz…”

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-8811525 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3903 1 5 full false Women On The Verse Women’s voices through the iconic lens of Edith Wharton, George Eliot, and Emily Dickinson. Also featuring GERTRUDE, performance prose by DC playwright Richard C. Washer.

]]> Women’s voices through the iconic lens of Edith Wharton, George Eliot, and Emily Dickinson. Also featuring GERTRUDE, performance prose by DC playwright Richard C. Washer.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-8811498 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 856 1 4 full false In Character Comedic voices rule IN CHARACTER with dynamic performances by audience favorites Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, Luz Nicolás and Chris Stezin. Signature music in this episode features Markus Rutz’s stride and Latin jazz trio arrangements of melodies and vignettes from RHAPSODY IN BLUE, by the great American Songbook composer, George Gershwin.

]]> Comedic voices rule IN CHARACTER with dynamic performances by audience favorites Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, Luz Nicolás and Chris Stezin. Signature music in this episode features Markus Rutz’s stride and Latin jazz trio arrangements of melodies and vignettes from RHAPSODY IN BLUE, by the great American Songbook composer, George Gershwin.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-8656762 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1422 1 3 full false Chekhov in Rehab This episode features the glories of Chekhov and the tale of CHEKHOV IN REHAB, a new short story by Sean Enright rendered in a solo performance by Rick Foucheux, multiple winner of DC’s Helen Hayes Award, recognized nationally for theatrical achievement. Signature music in this episode features Markus Rutz’s “Killer Joe” style arrangement of RHAPSODY IN BLUE, in homage to the great jazz tenor saxophonist and composer Benny Golson.

]]> This episode features the glories of Chekhov and the tale of CHEKHOV IN REHAB, a new short story by Sean Enright rendered in a solo performance by Rick Foucheux, multiple winner of DC’s Helen Hayes Award, recognized nationally for theatrical achievement. Signature music in this episode features Markus Rutz’s “Killer Joe” style arrangement of RHAPSODY IN BLUE, in homage to the great jazz tenor saxophonist and composer Benny Golson.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-8656737 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0400 3871 1 2 full false Capricho This episode features a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning Cuban-American playwright Nilo Cruz, performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane. In 2003, Cruz was the first Latino to receive a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play “Anna and the Tropics.” Signature music in this episode features Markus Rutz’s modern vision and Latin jazz arrangements of the iconic melody RHAPSODY IN BLUE, by the great American Songbook composer, George Gershwin.

]]> This episode features a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning Cuban-American playwright Nilo Cruz, performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane. In 2003, Cruz was the first Latino to receive a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play “Anna and the Tropics.” Signature music in this episode features Markus Rutz’s modern vision and Latin jazz arrangements of the iconic melody RHAPSODY IN BLUE, by the great American Songbook composer, George Gershwin.

]]> The Rose Theatre Buzzsprout-8656685 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 23:00:00 -0400 1170 1 1 full false