Costume Closet Chats: Recent Episodes
Waco Civic Theatre
Despite recessions, a pandemic and natural disasters the Waco Civic Theatre has been proudly bringing quality live performances to Waco for almost 100 years. Join us in Costume Closet Chats as we discuss the trials, joys and the journey of running a nonprofit community theatre in the Heart of Texas.
To celebrate the closing weekend of "Silent Sky," Clarissa Pompa and Phillip Diaz put their astronomy knowledge to the test. Feel free to play along and learn something new about astronomers Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Annie Jump Cannon and Williamina Fleming. To see a poignant tale that'll tug at your heartstrings and learn more about these three brilliant women, visit wacocivictheatre.com under the "Upcoming Shows" tab to purchase your tickets for Nov. 3-6.
Diversity is a key value to the Waco Civic Theatre, and one in which we are constantly striving to improve. This week Clarissa (our diversity and outreach coordinator) and Phillip (our graphic designer) sit down to have candid conversation about diversity/representation in the media and theatre community.
The first half of this season at Waco Civic Theatre has seen a number of great comedies, dramas, musicals and children's shows. As the final podcast of 2021, we'll take a look back at the season so far, and what we have to look forward to in 2022!
A nonprofit theatre doesn't run without the support of an entire community, and one of our biggest events to get support is through our annual fundraiser, STARS. In this episode, Clarissa and Phillip talk about the history of STARS at the WCT and how it has created a meaningful impact.
Ten shows, three productions, three auditions and a whole lot of tinsel. The holidays are here at the Waco Civic Theatre and we're here to give you a December recap of what the most wonderful (and busiest) time of the year looks like.
Coming to you from our costume closet, Waco Civic Theatre is excited to give you a peek behind the curtain of what it takes to make quality theatre in the Heart of Texas! In our premiere podcast episode, we introduce you to two of our hosts, give a you a behind-the-scenes peek on the shows we're currently working on, and a look at the volunteer opportunities within our community.