PODCAST INTERVIEWS

November 10, 2022
What’s the appeal of this 13-film franchise that started with John Carpenter’s 1978 film Halloween and has purportedly wrapped up with David Gordon Green’s Halloween Ends?
Actor/SFX makeup designer/horror podcaster Nathan Shelton joins Mark, Lawrence, & Al to figure it out.

“Sit Still, Look Opinionated” is a Chicago based comedy and political satire podcast in the style of “John Oliver” with seasonal weekly episodes. This episode features an interview with creators of Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Nathan Shelton & Andy McMurtrey.

October 28, 2020
What scares us? Why do people enjoy being scared by films? What’s the deal with “horror” movies that are good but not scary or that are terrible yet still scary in some way? Mark, Erica, Brian are joined by actor/SFX makeup designer Nathan Shelton (who runs the Frightmare Theatre Podcast) for a Halloween conversation.

(Actor & Content Producer) Aug 7, 2020
Conversations with people, exchanges of perspective on various topics

Release Date: 06/23/2020
Alley Chats is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with the wildly creative people you find in the artist alley at any comic-book/pop-culture convention. Guests include comic artists and writers, podcasters, geeky bands, nerdy filmmakers, video game creators, tabletop game designers, and genre authors.

Dec 29, 2019
Drunk of the dead follows the adventures of two friends, and their special guest of the night as they drink, and discuss their favorite horror movies.
On this episode of Drunk of the Dead, Nate, Sean and special Guest Nathan Shelton talk about the late nineties classic From Dusk Til Dawn! And man does this one have it all! Vampires, gunfights, quirky dialogue and more exploding vampires than you can wag a cock gun at! So crack open a cold one and enjoy the show!
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VIDEO INTERVIEWS
Promotional Video for the special effects wing of Nathan Shelton’s production company, ARCANE.
He has grown up on the Springfield stage. He has appeared in dozens of theater productions and independent films. His work as special effects designer are seen in this year’s Sundance Film Festival winner, Winter’s Bone. Let’s look into the creative mind of actor, writer, director Nathan Shelton.
A chilling glimpse into the making of The Woman in Black at the historic Fox Theatre in Springfield, MO (limited engagement Oct.2024)! Join us as we go backstage with the talented cast and crew to discover the secrets behind the eerie atmosphere, the challenges of bringing such a haunting story to life, & the unforgettable experience awaiting audiences.
A chilling glimpse into the story of The Woman in Black at the historic Fox Theatre in Springfield, MO (limited engagement Oct.2024)! Join us as we go backstage with the talented cast and crew to discover the secrets behind the eerie atmosphere, the challenges of bringing such a haunting story to life, & the unforgettable experience awaiting audiences.
A chilling glimpse into the unique rehearsal process of The Woman in Black at the historic Fox Theatre in Springfield, MO (limited engagement Oct.2024)! Join us as we go backstage with the talented cast and crew to discover the secrets behind the eerie atmosphere, the challenges of bringing such a haunting story to life, & the unforgettable experience awaiting audiences.
A chilling glimpse into the production team responsible for bringing The Woman in Black to life at the historic Fox Theatre in Springfield, MO (limited engagement Oct.2024)! Join us as we go backstage with the talented cast and crew to discover the secrets behind the eerie atmosphere, the challenges of bringing such a haunting story to life, & the unforgettable experience awaiting audiences.
FRANKENSTEIN By Nick Dear From the novel by Mary Shelley Directed by Nathan Shelton, Featuring Heath Hillhouse & Nathan Shelton* Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale.
FRANKENSTEIN By Nick Dear From the novel by Mary Shelley Directed by Nathan Shelton, Featuring Heath Hillhouse & Nathan Shelton* Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale.
By Bernard Pomerance Directed by Nathan Shelton
A horribly deformed young man – victim of rare skin and bone diseases – John Merrick becomes the star freak attraction in traveling sideshows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to the prestigious London Hospital in Whitechapel. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati, only to be denied his ultimate dream – to become a man like any other.
By David Sedaris, Adapted for the Stage by Joe Mantello Directed by Richard Dines, Featuring Nathan Shelton* DECEMBER 2016. You won’t want to miss this hilariously irreverent holiday show. It’s David Sedaris’ side-splitting send-up of Christmas and his brief, misguided career as a Macy’s elf. Besieged by bratty kids with overzealous parents and donning a humiliating costume, he finds that his cynical self and his elfin alter ego, “Crumpet,” are not exactly compatible. The Santaland Diaries skewers everything we love (and secretly loathe) about the holidays.
Night of the Living Dead: Undead on Stage (2012) produced at Springfield Contemporary Theatre- Behind the Scenes interview with writer/director/designer, Nathan Shelton.
Promotional video for the comedic stage adaptation of Romero’s classic film, adapted & Directed by Nathan Shelton. Originally performed on the Vandivort Center Theatre stage with Springfield Contemporary Theatre (2012).
KRBK interviews Nathan Shelton and Heath Hillhouse about The Rocky Horror Show. Vandivort Center Theatre.
Behind the scenes with Nathan Shelton on the set of Epilogue The Web Series.
A behind-the-scenes visit with the cast of Epilogue the Web Series including personal interviews and the table reading of the script.
Misery was produced by Springfield Little Theatre on the Landers Stage in 2008. The production was directed by Nathan Shelton and starred George Cron & Nicole Harrell.
The hit interactive DVD series is in its third installment and good times were had by all.
