"Tapawingo," starring Jon Heder ("Napoleon Dynamite" and "Blades of Glory"), is about an oddball who becomes the bodyguard for a misfit teenager and finds himself in the crosshairs of the town's family of bullies. The quirky indie comedy is out now on VOD! Available for purchase or rental on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Fandango at Home and others.

In this podcast, actors Jon Heder, Jay Pichardo, Paul Psarras, and City Lights' own George Psarras, reminisce about their summer in Virginia making the film, including audition stories, on set tales, and day off shenanigans.

Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company
Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras.
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You can email us at filament@cltc.org with any questions or comments. Learn more about the podcast, City Lights in general, and listen to our back catalog of episodes on our website at cltc.org/filament.

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Backstage with AJ is crossing the river into family, laughter, and love.

Step backstage with AJ at "Over the River and Through the Woods" as we sit down with longtime friends and castmates Karen DeHart and Deb Anderson. From carpool rides to rehearsal laughter, these two share how their characters are similar in some ways, but express love in very different ways. Plus, we celebrate Karen's 100th show! Together, they imagine what a day spent with their characters might look like and remind us that this play about family has created a family of its own behind the scenes.

"Over The River And Through The Woods"
Runs Nov 20 – Dec 21, 2025
Written by Joe DiPietro
Directed by Jeffrey Bracco
Supported by Producer Toggle Hagan

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Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company
Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras.
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You can email us at filament@cltc.org with any questions or comments. Learn more about the podcast, City Lights in general, and listen to our back catalog of episodes on our website at cltc.org/filament.

Your support makes this all possible. Literally. Please consider making a donation at cltc.org/donate

Leave a 5 star review and subscribe to Filament on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your podcasting platform of choice.

Backstage with AJ is sinking its teeth into Halloween.

AJ Jaffari sits down with director Caitlin Papp and actor Nick Mandracchia to talk all things Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, the fang-tastic farce that recently ran at City Lights Theater Company.

From gothic grandeur to 2025 punchlines, they explore how the show balances eerie atmosphere with laugh-out-loud absurdity, and what moment onstage makes Nick break character.

They reflect on cast chemistry, old friendships, new bonds, and the joy of building a Dracula family. And just when you think the episode couldn't get any more undead… the Count himself makes an appearance!

Whether you're a theater buff, a Halloween enthusiast, or just curious how Dracula ended up with a hype man and sexy background music, this episode is a bloody good time.

"Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors"
Written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Directed by Caitlin Lawrence Papp
Supported by Producers Marv & Bonnie Bamburg and Producer Dan Hill

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Filament is produced by City Lights Theater Company
Music, Editing, and Sound Design by George Psarras.
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You can email us at filament@cltc.org with any questions or comments. Learn more about the podcast, City Lights in general, and listen to our back catalog of episodes on our website at cltc.org/filament.

Your support makes this all possible. Literally. Please consider making a donation at cltc.org/donate

Leave a 5 star review and subscribe to Filament on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your podcasting platform of choice.