Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys: Recent Episodes
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Two average guys covering the local theatre scene in NW Ohio and SE Michigan. Speaking to all Directors, Producers, Choreographers, Set Designers, Stage Managers, and anyone else connected to stage theatre. They're not the experts, but luckily their guests are, so the guest does most of the talking. Toledo Ohio, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Waterville, Whitehouse, Oregon Ohio, Adrian Michigan, Sandusky, Huron, Maumee, Holland Ohio, Rossford
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Sara Sheperd: Currently playing Carole King in the National Tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Broadway/ Nat’l Tours: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, (u/s Carole, u/s Genie, swing, Dance Captain, OBC); Cry-Baby: The Musical (ensemble); Legally Blonde: The Musical, (Kate/ Chutney, u/s Vivienne and Enid). Other favorite credits: Funny Girl (Fanny Brice) Drury Lane Theatre; Oliver! (Nancy) Human Race Theatre; Little Women (Jo March) John W. Engeman Theatre and CCM. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Proud CCM Grad, Whitmer High School Grad and Toledo native!
Beautiful--the Carole King Musical
Valentine Theatre
March 17, 2022 7:30 PM
Tickets
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7562163/beautiful-toledo-valentine-theatre
A Valentine Theatre Premiere - National Tour! Tony Award! Grammy Award! Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Beautiful--the Carole King Musical tells the inspiring, true story of the remarkable rise to stardom by Carole King (played by Toledo native Sara Sheperd). From being a part of songwriting teams with her husband and others to finding her own voice as a solo artist, she made incomparablel music that became a beautiful soundtrack for a generation.
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Horizon Youth Theatre: If you have a young person interested in theatre, you need to hear what they're doing in Bowling Green. Ron and Kyle sit down with integral members of the staff, that tell us a
Horizon Youth Theatre: If you have a young person interested in theatre, you need to hear what they're doing in Bowling Green. Ron and Kyle sit down with integral members of the staff, that tell us about the training, the education, and the performances they provide, year round.
Horizon Youth Theatre provides training for young people in the theatre arts and provides a series of productions with young people as the performers and technicians. Open to children ages 6-18 in the Bowling Green Area.
Spotify:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Today, we sit down with Waterville Playshop’s Shauna Newbold, as she talks about WPS’s passion to make their theater a true family, and community experience. 70 years and still going strong! Waterville Playshop is one of the most established theatre companies in the Greater Toledo Area. Playshop is a member of the Ohio Community Theatre Association.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Still Talking, with the cast of What the Constitution Means to Me: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Spotify:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
What the Constitution Means to Me: Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human new play, she embodies her teenage self in order to trace the founding document’s profound impact on not just her own life, but the past four generations of women in her family, starting with the first to set foot in America: a mail-order bride.
Issue Box Theatre
September 20th at 7:30pm
September 21st at 2:30pm
University of Toledo Law Center
1825 W Rocket Dr, Toledo, OH 43606
Tickets are available at www.issueboxtheatre.org
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Still Talking, with Clay Graduate, Jacob Toth: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Spotify:
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Starring Role: Clay Graduate, Jacob Toth. Professional Choreographer Director, casting Director performer, and Designer. You’re going to love our conversation He's had so many adventures and opportunities over his career, and it all began in Oregon Ohio.
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Over the Edge: What’s the famous expression? When life hands you lemons, grab a harness, repel off a building, and help a great organization make some lemonade! That’s it, right? That’s what St Ursula’s Theatre Director Kirsten Hinshaw says. Kirsten and Kimberly sit down with the Stage Door guys to talk about how the Victory Center and “Over the Edge” are helping to normalize communication, education, and awareness of cancer and its treatment.
Make sure you donate to individuals still looking to achieve their goal. Every dollar counts.
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Williams County Community Theater: Right in the heart of beautiful downtown Bryan Ohio. They’re performing award winning theatre, and are a member of a really active art community there in town.
The Choreography of Newsies: When you think of Newsies, you think of dance! Stage Door got lucky, and talked to Jodi Hissong, the choreographer for The Croswell Opera House's performance. Lets find out What it takes to choreograph this show
Newsies
August 9-18, 2024
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Stop the presses! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit is a song-and-dance spectacular inspired by the real-life New York City newsboys’ strike of 1899.
A quick chat with a few of the stars that will bring this story to life. This show opens this weekend, so make sure you go get your tickets NOW!
The PROM, Teen Rep Production
July 25-28, 2024
iTunes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
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Still Talking, with the cast of Catch Me If You Can: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Catch Me If You Can: Seeking fame and fortune, teenager, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks
Catch Me if you Can
Perrysburg Musical Theatre
August 9-11
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Curtain Call, with Deena: We're hitting the big show first, The Outsiders! The 2024 Tony Winner for Best Musical. We're super fortunate to have our own Broadway insider, Deena, to break down this spectacular show!
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
Ride the Cyclone: Jaymes and The Amazing Karnak sat down with the guys at Stage Door to talk about Stone Productions latest theatrical thriller!
Ride the Cyclone, presented by Stone Productions.
July 26-27 and August 3-4
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
OCTA Regional Fest: If you are a theatre nut like we are, you have to attend the OCTA Regional Festival. 40 minute excerpts of 9 different shows, that were all produced right here in NW Ohio. A theatre lovers Buffet!
Spotify:
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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Still Talking, with Connie, Ella, Maezy, and Grace about Legally Blonde: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Legally Blonde Jr: Stage Door had Delta Nu president, Elle Woods, and a couple of her best friends over tonight. Waterville Playshop has collected some of the best area teens, from over a dozen schools, to perform the summer show.
Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical
Friday & Saturday
June 28 & 29 @ 8pm
Sunday June 30 @ 2:30pm
Maumee Indoor Theatre
Get those tickets!🎟️
https://watervilleplayshop.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
Still Talking, with Evan and Kat about Red Speedo: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Red Speedo: Ray has swum his way to the eve of the Olympic trials. If he makes the team, he’ll get a deal with Speedo. If he gets a deal with Speedo, he’ll never need a real job. So when someone’s stash of performance-enhancing drugs is found in the locker room fridge, threatening the entire team’s Olympic fate, Ray has to crush the rumors or risk losing everything. A sharp and stylish play about swimming, survival of the fittest, and the American dream of a level playing field—or of leveling the field yourself.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Cast:
Ray - Tanner Duvall
Peter (Ray’s brother) - Ryan Albrecht
Lydia (Ray’s exGF) - Kat McFadden
Coach (Ray’s coach) - Jim Pinkelman
Directed by: Joe Capucini
An ACT/Toledo Rep collaboration.
Fri. Sat. Sun. June 28-30
Tickets: toledorep.org
Starring Role: Sylvania Southview Grad Theron Wineinger. A scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance, Theron has an unbelievable portfolio of work and it all began in Northwest Toledo.
Spotify:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Theron Wineinger is a scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance.
Still Talking, with Evan and Syd about The Puppetry of Amelie: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
The Puppetry of AmelieThe Puppetry of Amélie: Dave Nelms, and The Village Players Theatre, have reimagined the story of Amélie a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making.Using puppets and a fluid stage, the actors and the set immerse the audience into Amélie’s imagination, daydreams, and her real life experiences.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film : Ron and Kyle just had a great, educational, conversation with Matt Foss, They’re digging deep and making some great connections with their students and our community.
Spotify:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Still Talking, with HappyPlace Productions: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
HappyPlace Productions: Stage Door had Kathleen over, and we were “happy to see her!!!” HappyPlace Productions aims to provide positive and meaningful theatre experiences for youth and adult performers in and around the Monroe County area.Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTuApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
The Cher Show: Stage Door was super lucky to talk to Morgan Scott who plays Cher in the National Tour of The Cher Show a New Musical. Her love for the show, and the performer she's portraying, poured through the conversation
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Thursday, June 67:30 p.m.
Friday, June 78:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 82:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 91:00 & 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com
THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!
Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.
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Broadway Curtain Call, with Deena: Nominees for the 2024 Tonys were announced, and we are super fortunate to have our own Broadway insider, Deena, to fill us in on each of the honored shows!
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Still Talking, with the Natalie Szczerba: Sometimes there's a lot more interesting stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Starring Role: Sylvania Northview Grad Natalie Szczerba. Oh my! we couldn’t stop talking about everything she’s been doing since high school. It’s a lot. She's been busy performing on stages all over the world and she was kind enough to talk with Stage Door.
Spotify:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Starring Role: Perrysburg High School Grad., Geoffrey Mintz, was here to talk to us about his path to theatre tech at CCM, and the cool jobs he’s already experience in just a couple of years.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
A theatrical production’s sound design defines its overall atmosphere and its effectiveness at telling a story. It’s a critical component of the narrative and influences the audience’s perception of the play. Therefore, it’s essential to create sound effects and musical scores that communicate the story without overwhelming it or making it seem understated. The equipment used in this process, like speakers and microphones, are equally important as the sounds themselves.
So, what is theatre sound design, and how does it guide every aspect of a play? Keep reading to find out more about this art form.
Theatre sound design includes everything the audience hears, such as sound effects, music, props that generate noise and similar components. Effective and clear sound design is essential to creating an enjoyable listening experience for the theatre audience. Sound designers manage tasks like obtaining recorded or live sound effects, collaborating with the director on which sounds to use throughout the script and setting up the playback equipment within the venue.
The job duties vary for each sound designer and play, but they do a common array of things. These often involve making or remixing music and designing a sound system that works for each production. No two plays are exactly the same, and neither are the venues. Likewise, Illuminated Integration understands the need for unique sound design and specializes in creating original setups for sound solutions and audio remedies, including theatre environments.
Directionality is one of many significant components in sound design. The sound should originate from the same direction as the performers to provide a cohesive viewing and listening experience. This can be achieved using directional loudspeakers, which focus the sound to a specific area rather than spreading it across an expanse. Other essential elements of sound design include ambiance, voice-overs and Foley sounds.
What Does a Sound Engineer Do?
Sound engineers are audio professionals whose work is vital to the creation of movies, video games, concerts and albums. These skilled individuals choose or create music, dialogue and sound effects to deliver an impactful final product. If you're interested in a career in sound engineering, learning what this job entails can help you decide whether it's the right path for you.In this article, we define the role of a sound engineer, explain what sound engineers do, list important skills for these professionals, provide the average salary and job outlook for this career and share some tips for pursuing a sound engineering role.
International Theatre Production
Flexible curriculum – Receive a solid foundation in theatrical arts with the flexibility to pursue an area of interest, such as acting, directing/dramaturgy or technical theatre/stage management. Enhance your marketability with a double major or minor in arts administration or dance.
Best of two worlds – Experience conservatory-style training with the big opportunities you’d find at a large university, but in a small and supportive campus environment.
Quality productions – Take advantage of a large production season and plentiful casting opportunities starting your freshman year. Our facilities are top-notch. The Freed Center for the Performing Arts includes a 551-seat proscenium theatre, a 136-seat studio theatre, rehearsal rooms, scenic and costume shops, smart classrooms, and a computer lab.
Personalized attention – Be mentored by distinguished professors who are personally invested in your success. The theatre world is competitive, but they open doors and help you achieve your dreams.
Still Talking, with the cast of Fort Findlay's Titanic: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is going to be hit. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Titanic the Musical:
May 2-5, 8-12, & 15-19 2024
Titanic the Musical: Fort Findlay Playhouse tells the story of the passengers & crew on that fateful journey. Immigrants dreaming of a new life, aristocrats pursuing their next fortune, and the very real people who lost their lives in the infamous historic tragedy.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Titanic the Musical:
May 2-5, 8-12, & 15-19 2024
Still Talking, with the Central Catholic High School: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is going to be hit. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Central Catholic High School: The Irish are celebrating their 95th consecutive spring musical. They have a very unique preparation, and system in place, to build a great show.
Freaky Friday the musical:
May 3 and 4 at 7pm and 5 at 2pm at the Valentine
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/96645208/cchs95th-musicalfreaky-fridaythe-musicalfridaymay-32024-700-pm-toledo-valentine-theatre
Still Talking, with the Costumers for the SpngeBob Musical: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is going to be hit. Here is just a little post podcast conversation Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTuApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415SThe SpongeBob Musical - April 25-28, 2024St. Francis de Sales Musical Theatre
Costuming SpongeBob: These are the people that actually made SpongeBob’s pants SQAURE! Stage Door talked to the costuming team, and the musical’s director, about how they built the hundreds of costume pieces needed to put on a visually stunning show.Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTuApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415SThe SpongeBob Musical - April 25-28, 2024St. Francis de Sales Musical Theatre
Hanging out at Whitmer High School and we had a a GREAT conversation about paper clips and engineering, with Director Andrea Schreiner and a few of her theatre stars. Oh, and we talked about the theatre program and their upcoming show OliverApril 25-28! https://www.wls4kids.org/page/theatre-tickets
Still Talking, with the Maumee Valley Country Day School: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is going to be hit. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Alice by Heart, Maumee Valley Country Day School: In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice encourages her friend to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
Alice by Heart
April 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.
and April 21 at 2:30 p.m.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, ALICE BY HEART explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
cast member Jeremy Davis (Olaf) sits down to talk with Stage Door about his musical theatre story, and how it feels to work on the show and to play such an iconic character.
The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present : Frozen the Musical
TICKETING INFORMATION:
BroadwayinToledo.com, StranahanTheater.com
From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America and the critics rave, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News). Heralded by The New Yorker as “thrilling” and “genuinely moving,” Frozen features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. Oscar winner Jennifer Lee (book), Tony and Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage (director), and Tony winner Rob Ashford (choreographer) round out the creative team that has won a cumulative 16 Tony Awards. An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, Frozen is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Wednesday,April 10, 20247:30 p.m.
Thursday,April 11, 20241:00 & 7:30 p.m.
Friday,April 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Saturday,April 13, 20242:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday,April 14, 20241:00 & 6:30 p.m.
TICKETING INFORMATION:
BroadwayinToledo.com, StranahanTheater.com and The Stranahan Theater Box Office are the only official sources for tickets to Disney’s FROZEN. Tickets purchased through another source will not be guaranteed.
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Still Talking, with Sylvania Southview: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is going to be hit. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Sylvania Southview Theatre: The excitement, pride, love, and passion for theatre was obvious as Ron and Kyle sat center stage in the Southview theatre. The guys were welcomed by Director Brandi Shepard and two of her most dedicated students.
Fame
April 18, 19 & 20 at 7:00 P.M.
& Sunday April 21 at 2:30 P.M.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]: The village Players are producing this irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s 37 plays in 90 minutes. Listen as the Director and stars tell Stage Door why this show is London’s longest-running comedy
April 5th-7th
and April 11th-14th
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Les Misérables, Springfield HS: Stage Door welcomes the Producer and a group of students to talk about the epic musical they'll be performing. Starting a new life of redemption, Jean Valjean finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment.
April 18-21
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Stage managers facilitate communication across all creative and technical departments; act as a right hand to the director; oversee sets, props, lights, and sound; and call all technical cues during performances.
Alayna, Owen, and Alana were our guests tonight. Sylvania Arts Youth Theatre are performing Annie Jr. and they were here to tell us about the program and the show.
Annie Jr.
Theater at Lourdes University
March 15-17th
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
St. Mary Catholic Central: It was a packed house tonight as Xavier, Mo and their Director joined the Stage Door guys. SMCC presents Fiddler on the RoofMar 1 - 3, 2024Tickets: https://itkt.choicecrm.net/templates/RAISIN/?prod=24_Fiddler#/events
Matilda, Eastwood HS: We had a couple of the stars, and Director Mrs. Meyers, on Stage Door, to talk about 20 years of theatre at Eastwood High School. Matilda Opening March 8th
Marriage Game, Love on the Stage: Stage Door has the 4 amazing couples on set agin. This time they face off to claim the ultimate prize of "who knows each other best"
Hadestown is coming to The Stranahan Theatre, and Stage Door had a chance to talk to The King of Shadows, portrayed by Matthew Patrick Quinn The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album. This production is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the Stranahan Theater stage February 20–25, 2024.“Scorching! Stunning! Both unmistakably timely and irresistibly entertaining.” Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-TimesTickets to HADESTOWN are available for purchase at BroadwayInToledo.com and StranahanTheater.com. Group ticket savings for 10+ are available by contacting Groups@ATGuild.org.PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:February 20, 2024 7:30 p.m.February 21, 20247:30 p.m.February 22, 20247:30 p.m.February 23, 20248:00 p.m.February 24, 20242:00 & 8:00 p.m.February 25, 20241:00 & 6:30 p.m.Become a fan of Broadway by following us on social media:• Facebook: @BroadwayInToledo• Instagram: @bwaytoledo
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812: Owens Community college is performing the area premiere of this one of a kind musical, so you know Stage Door had to have them on.
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is a sung-through musical adaptation of a 70-page segment from Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel War and Peace written by composer/lyricist Dave Malloy and directed by Rachel Chavkin.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
February 12-13
Oh man! It got a little crazy tonight with the Director and leads of Lourdes University ‘s The Wedding Singer. Make sure you give our episode a Listen, and go out and buy some tickets to the show.Tickets: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/77964
Love on the Stage Part 2: Who would have ever guessed that theatre would bring these two couples together for life. Michael, Rhianon, PJ, and Mary Jo sit down with Stage Door, and tell how they fell in love
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Bull in a China Shop
CTW’s The Collective presents, Bull in a China Shop: When a houseful of sweet little old ladies discover that a handsome detective lives across the street, they decide to do what it takes to gain his attention.
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Bull in a China Shop
February 9-11
Rock of Ages, Teen Edition: We had St. Ursula in the house!! They’re doing Rock of Ages, Teen Edition. Make sure you download and listen to some amazing young ladies telling us about this exciting show, and the great SUA theatre program.
Play-write and Director Timothy Frost is here to talk about his world premier of "Finding Home" coming to Fort Findlay Playhouse January 12-14. Tickets available at:
fortfindlayplayhouse.org
Starring Role: Finday High School Grad. Brady Miller, sits down with Stage Door and tell us about his journey from Lincoln Elementary to to performing in The National Tour of 42nd Street, joining the union of professional heatre performers, and living in NYC
Tick, Tick... Boom!: Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. The smash hit sensation by Jonathan Larson, is coming to the Toledo Repertoire Theatre's stage. The story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre.
Tick, Tick... Boom!
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre
September 15 - October 1
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
I Remember Mama: The Lakeside Theatre Company brings the classic story of a Norwegian immigrant family's everyday life. Their financial challenges, crises, illnesses, love, and small triumphs. Live at the Maumee Indoor Theatre.
I Remember Mama
September 14 to September 24
Maumee Indoor Theatre
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Nunsense, The Village Players Theatre: The Little Little Sisters of Hoboken sat down with Kyle to discuss the crazy misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sisterhood died from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia Child of God.Did we mention that tisis a comedy!
Scenic Designer: The Croswell Opera House's Scenic Designer, Marty Flake, joins Kyle and Them on Stage Door, to talk about her path to the career, and the importance of Scenic Artists to the world of theatre.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Scenic designers help create and build worlds for plays, movies and television shows. They use basic principles of art and design to create the spaces in which the characters interact. If you're interested in a career in architecture, design, theater or movie production, consider learning what a scenic designer does.Mar 28, 2023
BTS with a Scenic Designer VIDEO: The Croswell Opera House's Scenic Designer, Marty Flake, joins Kyle and Them on Stage Door, to talk about her path to the career, and the importance of Scenic Artists to the world of theatre.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Scenic designers help create and build worlds for plays, movies and television shows. They use basic principles of art and design to create the spaces in which the characters interact. If you're interested in a career in architecture, design, theater or movie production, consider learning what a scenic designer does.
Starring Role, Maureen Davis: You HAVE TO listen to the Stage Door episode dropping this Friday. Kyle and Thom talk to Sylvania native Maureen Davis about all of her career highlights, the hard work she’s put into her career, and what she’s working on right now.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Maureen Davis, Actress from Broadway's Tony-winning INTO THE WOODS (with Bernadette Peters), Carnegie Hall & World Touring Recording Artist/Songwriter with 200 songs in film/tv most notably George Clooney’s Oscar-winning film THE DESCENDANTS; and "Sister Katherine" in the Clio-Winning Ad Campaign, “The Chattering Order of St. Beryl” for the Neil Gaiman-penned, Amazon Prime series “Good Omens”. In addition to film, music and theatre performance, Maureen has successfully produced A Return to Vaudeville at the Wiltern Theatre, several fundraising concerts and albums/music videos. As a Rockabilly recording artist, she has opened for legendary surf guitarist Dick Dale and Jump Swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
buzzardsroost #radio #radioshow #fringefestival #afallingstar #twodays #countdown #flutterbyes #soundtrack #AFallingStarOfBuzzardsRoost #IntoTheWoods #IntoTheWordSoundtrack #SleepyLandBand #SylvaniaOhio #OhioTheatre #OhioMusicals #ToledoOhio
Caryl Crane Youth Theatre: On the banks of Lake Erie is a National Award Winning Youth Theatre company, that performs and trains kids under the age of 18, to put on some of the best youth shows in our area. So obviously, Stage Door had to have them on the podcast!
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Creating opportunities for young artists and performers in our Northern Ohio Community to participate in as many enriching, educational and empowering theatrical experiences as possible.
Trapped Toledo: Immersive theater differentiates itself from traditional theater by removing the stage and immersing audiences within the performance itself. Often, this is accomplished by using a specific location, allowing audiences to converse with the actors and interact with their surroundings, thereby breaking the fourth wall.
Fort Findlay Playhouse: OK peeps, if you haven't taken the time to go see a show at FFP, it's time you corrected that situation. Sam and Aeryn visit with us, to tell us everything about Fort Findlay Playhouse
Located a short walk from downtown Findlay, on the corner of Sandusky and S. West Streets, the Fort Findlay Playhouse is a non-profit organization that has been showcasing local talent and providing the area with high quality entertainment for more than 60 years.
Fort Findlay Playhouse operates with a core of highly talented and dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to produce 5 to 7 shows per year, including its regular five-show season and occasional Second Stage productions.
The Playhouse is funded largely through the generosity of its patrons, angels, and benefactors as well as the local businesses who advertise in our show program books.
Be More Chill: It's a pretty cool, pretty fun, pretty chill show, that's making its premier in our area, with Stone Productions. Sam, Kirsten, and Jaymes, introduce us to Jeremy, an average teenager, that discovers "The Squip," a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most
OCTA Regional Competition at Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts. 40 minute excerpts of the best shows, performed by the best community theatre groups in the are. 10 plus performances all under one roof, all in one day, with the very best moving on to the state competition.
Beautiful: The Croswell Opera House is bringing the story of, the early life and career of Carole King, to the stage. All three of the Stage Door guys make an appearance on this episode, and it gets a bit off the rails at times.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Friday, July 7 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 8 @ 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 8 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 9 @ 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 15 @ 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 15 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 16 @ 2:30 p.m.
Tickets
https://croswell.org/beautiful/
Mean Girls: Our conversation, with 3B Productions' Mean Girls cast, was totally Fetch! We think we used that word correctly. If you crave more info on this great show, you need to listen to this episode.
July 13-16
Tickets
https://www.3bproductions.org/tickets
Peter and the Starcatcher: Brian, Savanah, and Jordan, had to put up with a sick, grumpy, and confused Kyle tonight as they talked about The Village Theatre’s upcoming production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Their patience should earn them some kind of medal.
PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER
June 2nd - 11th
The Village Players Theatre
"A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's best-selling novels, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old tale of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair...and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love."
You sent
Tickets
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=vipie
Dear Evan Hansen : Valeria Ceballos and Reese Sebastian Diaz, from the Nation tour of Dear Evan Hansen were on tonight!!!. In typical fan girl fashion, Thom and Kyle were overly excited to have them on, and to gush about their upcoming performance at The Stranahan Theater.
Listen to the full conversation now!
Wednesday in the Park with George:Join the cast of Sunday in the Park with George, this Wednesday at Wildwood Preserve, Manor House front lawn for Metroparks Toledo’s Music in Green Spaces. Wednesday, May 24 at 6 PM - FREE!
International Theatre Production: A lot happens behind the scenes in live theatre. Without scenery, lighting, props, costumes and more – there’s no magic on stage. With a BFA in international theatre production, you’ll get behind the magic. We had a GREAT conversation with Ohio Northern Technical Director, Brian Phillips. He educated us on their BFA International Theatre Production, degree. If you have even the smallest interest in working backstage professionally, you'll need to listen to this episode.
@onutheatrearts
@ohioNorthern
A unique program focuses on theatrical design, production and stage management – in the U.S. and internationally. You’ll graduate with a solid knowledge of the cultural and practical differences in theatre production, which will prepare you for a wide range of careers in theatre, opera and touring productions.
We may be small, but our opportunities are big. In fact, our theatre program rivals what you’d find at a conservatory. Our international theatre production students stage dozens of campus and community productions. They interact with renowned designers, directors, playwrights and choreographers from the U.S. and countries like Scotland, Estonia, Ireland, Mexico and England. They travel each year to the United States Institute of Theatre Technology conference so our students can make contacts with employers and companies from all over the United States. They land incredible internships with theatre companies, and they study abroad.
Here, you’ll be part of a family. You’ll enjoy small class sizes and amazing friendships. Our distinguished professors will bring out the best in you from the moment you arrive on campus until you graduate. They will become personally invested in your success.
On campus, you’ll study and work in top-notch facilities with the latest equipment. The Freed Center for the Performing Arts includes a 550-seat proscenium theatre, a 132-seat studio theatre, rehearsal rooms, scenic and costume shops, smart classrooms, computer lab and design studio.
OhioNorthernMusicalTheater, #OhioNorthernUniversity #ONU #TheatreTech #InternationalTheatreTech #TheatreProductions #InternationalTheaterProductions #TheaterLife #TheatreBackstage, #StageManager #TechnicalDirector
VIDEO International Theatre Production with ONU: A lot happens behind the scenes in live theatre. Without scenery, lighting, props, costumes and more – there’s no magic on stage. With a BFA in international theatre production, you’ll get behind the magic. We had a GREAT conversation with Ohio Northern Technical Director, Brian Phillips. He educated us on their BFA International Theatre Production, degree. If you have even the smallest interest in working backstage professionally, you'll need to listen to this episode.
@onutheatrearts
@ohioNorthern
A unique program focuses on theatrical design, production and stage management – in the U.S. and internationally. You’ll graduate with a solid knowledge of the cultural and practical differences in theatre production, which will prepare you for a wide range of careers in theatre, opera and touring productions.
We may be small, but our opportunities are big. In fact, our theatre program rivals what you’d find at a conservatory. Our international theatre production students stage dozens of campus and community productions. They interact with renowned designers, directors, playwrights and choreographers from the U.S. and countries like Scotland, Estonia, Ireland, Mexico and England. They travel each year to the United States Institute of Theatre Technology conference so our students can make contacts with employers and companies from all over the United States. They land incredible internships with theatre companies, and they study abroad.
Here, you’ll be part of a family. You’ll enjoy small class sizes and amazing friendships. Our distinguished professors will bring out the best in you from the moment you arrive on campus until you graduate. They will become personally invested in your success.
On campus, you’ll study and work in top-notch facilities with the latest equipment. The Freed Center for the Performing Arts includes a 550-seat proscenium theatre, a 132-seat studio theatre, rehearsal rooms, scenic and costume shops, smart classrooms, computer lab and design studio.
OhioNorthernMusicalTheater, #OhioNorthernUniversity #ONU #TheatreTech #InternationalTheatreTech #TheatreProductions #InternationalTheaterProductions #TheaterLife #TheatreBackstage, #StageManager #TechnicalDirector
The Willard Suitcases: Rosie and Neil, with Issue Box Theatre, talk to Stage Door about their next show, and how it fits into their focus of using theatre to discuss social issues, activism,and community.
June 8 - Main Library Downtown Toledo, 6:30pm start. Gallery show opening reception at 5:30pm.
June 28 Thomas MWernert Center — 6:30pm
July 14 Sylvania Northview High School, 7:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/905510694084894/?ti=ls
In 1995, a handful of forgotten suitcases were discovered in the recently closed Willard Psychiatric Center in upstate New York, untouched since their owners checked in many years before. Inspired by the photographs of these bags taken by Jon Crispin, The Willard Suitcases is a world-premiere musical that imagines the lives that packed these bags, some funny, some strange, some tragic, and all very, very human.
OCTA'S NORTHWEST REGION
Northwest x North Regional Theatre Competition
June 24th at Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts
The day will consist of 40-minute excerpts from theaters in the North and Northwest regions, the opportunity to listen to adjudications for participating theaters, and an after-glow party.
Tickets are $15 at the door (cash only).
OCTA Jr
July 29 Knox Memorial – Mount Vernon, OH
The Ohio Community Theatre Association was formed in December 1953 with sixteen theatres. For over 60 years, OCTA has provided support to community theatres through workshops, the annual regional OCTAFests showcasing community theatre productions, and our three-day annual conference each Labor Day Weekend.
Regional Festival Theatre Entry Packet
https://www.octa1953.org/documents
Today, OCTA serves over 100 member theatres in eight Ohio state regions including member theatres in neighboring counties from across the Ohio River in Kentucky and West Virginia!
The purpose of this statewide service organization shall be to promote excellence and creativity in live theatre by providing its members educational opportunities for growth in artistic and technical aspects of theatre, and to promote community awareness and understanding of, and access to, live theatre alone or in conjunction with other arts organizations, educational institutions and other theatre organizations.
All About OCTA and it's services
https://www.octa1953.org/about-octa
OCT Kids Shows: If you have a child who loves theatre, you need to take a hard look at the Summer Youth Theatre in Oregon. They have a very special program, over at Fassett. Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Escape to Margaritaville: We crashed Oregon Community Theatre’s rehearsal of, Escape to Margaritaville. Thom literally lost his shaker of salt
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
May 5-7 and 12-13, 2023
Tickets:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=oct21
Amy, with Fremont Community Theatre, breaks down the unique casting requirements of the show, and how they are doing two special sensory friendly performances to bring even more theatre to their community
School of Rock: Fremont Community Theatre, Weekends of May 5th and May 12th
Tickets
https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/66573?fbclid=IwAR2x1uYak1y0Wp0reVF4TWvJH32ikCfPRGu-BHIQCOu3Ac7mH-af5MJvifE
Staring Role: There are all kinds of careers in Theatre Marketing, and Maumee Valley Grad. Deena Zucker is one of the people working in Broadway, not on the stage, but working a job that many do not even realize is a career option.
Ron and Kyle chat it up with the Associate Director and one of the stars of St. Francis's upcoming production of Something Rotten, am over the top story of two brothers that invent musicals.
Something Rotten!
April 27-30 at Lourdes University.
www.sfsknights.org/musical
Perrysburg High School: PHS has had a tradition of putting on top notch performance for decades. This week's guest, Director Kory Meinhart with two of the main cogs of PHS Theatre, tell us why it's such a point of pride for their school and community
Into the Woods:April 27-30
Tickets
https://perrysburgtheatre.ludus.com/index.php?fbclid=IwAR3pxa6m-3Mi3eC7FsYHAHhihEkp57UuzWQSCK1OUni--L0cAYOnY03kbzw
The Top Secret Top Hat decides the cast leading to strokes of genius or a hot mess, either way, shenanigans and fun times are guaranteed! If you would like to volunteer as a reader for an event, this group will serve as a place to sign up! See less
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2134035683440483/
Lakeside Theatre Company (based in Toledo, OH) is dedicated to fostering a resurgence of comedic and dramatic classics. Our focus will be to offer our audiences the opportunity to experience professional productions by major American playwrights and to celebrate the overwhelming power of theatre to illuminate the human condition. We hope to share the excitement of live theatre as it unfolds in real time. Welcome to the home of TLTC!
Winter Rain, Six Images of Thomas Merton: A staged reading of Anthony Padovano's powerful play about Thomas Merton, American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, and social activist told in six monologues by six actors with jazz piano.
March 25-26
Collaborative Toledo-ACT
Trinity Episcopal Church
Tickets for this show are $10.00 and can be purchased at www.act419.org.
Directed by Jeffrey Albright and featuring Barbara Barkan, Charles Crockett, Angie Gresko, Matt Kizaur, Mark Owen, and Phil Skeldon. Each actor portrays Merton at different stages of his life. With Tajj Crowder on piano.
Xanadu: Stone Productions just keeps doing fun, unique, shows, and their upcoming show is no different. If you're looking for a show that's just plain fun, this is the show you want to see.
March 10-11
Tickets:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=159383
Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner.
Bedford Community Players:They're Back Baby! Oh man are they back in a big way. Before COVID, Bedford was a major player in the community theatre game, and just wait until you hear their upcoming season.
If you’re a theatre company, a school drama department, or even a just a big fan of live performances, you’re going to want to download this episode with Julie and The Franklin Park Mall
Significant Other: Have you heard of this play by Joshua Harmon? We can tell you who hadn’t, the Stage Door Guys. That’s why they invited The Toledo Rep. over to tell us everything they needed to know
Significant Other
By Joshua Harmon
February 17-26, 2023
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Meet Jordan Berman. He’s single. And he has a date with a co-worker to see a documentary about the Franco-Prussian war. At least, he thinks it’s a date. Significant Other follows Jordan and his three closest friends as they navigate love, friendship and New York in the twenty-something years.
Feb. 10-12, 2023
Juliet Beck Auditorium
Tickets
https://pmttickets.ludus.com/index.php
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
The Merry Widow: Hit tunes, dancing, great costumes, t's a happy time. Them and Kyle sit down with The Toledo Opera to talk about their big upcoming show.
February 10 & 12, 2023
https://www.toledoopera.org/upcoming-performances/season-event/the-merry-widow/
Stage Door Podcast listeners can receive a 20% discount on tickets to The Merry Widow by calling 419-255-SING (7464) and mentioning "Stage Door Podcast"
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! The Merry Widow dances into our hearts with its beautiful melodies and witty storyline. Hanna Glawari is a vastly wealthy young widow from the small and poverty-stricken Balkan province of Pontevedro. Ambassador Baron Zeta is anxious that when Hanna re-marries, it is to a Pontevedrian and not a Frenchman, to keep her money in the country and save them all from ruin. J. Ernest Green conducts this bubbly delight while Jamie Offenbach and James M. Norman bring the light-hearted comedy to life. Starring as the merry widow is Alyson Cambridge (Toledo Opera’s Carmen) and BGSU voice professor Keith Phares as Count Danilo.
Starring Metropolitan Opera soprano Alyson Cambridge as Hannah Glawari and Metropolitan Opera baritone Keith Phares as Count Danilo Danilovitsch
Sung in English with English Supertitles
Phantom of the Opera St UrsulaThe Phantom of the Opera: St Ursulas Academy is putting on a show that hasn't been performed in the area, since the last time it was performed BY ST. URSULA! The Phantom of the Opera:January 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2023Valentine TheatreTicketshttps://www.etix.com/ticket/v/11060/valentine-theatre?From his hideout beneath a 19th century Paris opera house, the brooding Phantom (Gerard Butler) schemes to get closer to vocalist Christine Daae (Emmy Rossum). The Phantom, wearing a mask to hide a congenital disfigurement, strong-arms management into giving the budding starlet key roles, but Christine instead falls for arts benefactor Raoul (Patrick Wilson). Terrified at the notion of her absence, the Phantom enacts a plan to keep Christine by his side, while Raoul tries to foil the scheme.
Glass City Improv: Co-Founder Nick Morgan gives a very thorough explanation of what Improv is, how it benefits a performer, and how it's just a ton of fun
Shoutout in this podcast include: Erin Kanary, Diana DePasqale, Paul Causman, Elizabeth Cottle, Jeffrey Albright, Chris Stack, Hans Giller, Marissa Rex
The Valentine Theatre, The Toledo Rep, Actors Collaborative Toledo, The City Paper, and The Sticky Awards
Glass City Improv: Our Mission, To foster the art of improv in the Toledo community through supportive education and creative performances.
https://glasscityimprov.com/
We understand the power of improv. It’s more than being funny – it’s supporting your partners, it’s taking risks, it’s learning to listen and build on what you’ve heard. The value of improv goes far beyond the stage. Through classes, workshops, and innovative performances, Glass City Improv will cultivate and inspire a creative community of dynamic, intuitive improvisors.
Vocal Coach: Micah Graber explains to us why Vocal training is an essential part of the Musical Theatre experience.
A vocal coach, also known as a voice coach (though this term often applies to those working with speech and communication rather than singing), is a music teacher, usually a piano accompanist, who helps singers prepare for a performance, often also helping them to improve their singing technique and take care of and develop their voice, but is not the same as a singing teacher (also called a "voice teacher"). Vocal coaches may give private music lessons or group workshops or masterclasses to singers. They may also coach singers who are rehearsing on stage, or who are singing during a recording session. Vocal coaches are used in both Classical music and in popular music styles such as rock and gospel. While some vocal coaches provide a range of instruction on singing techniques, others specialize in areas such as breathing techniques or diction and pronunciation.
Dance Choreography for Community Theatre: Bob Marzola sits down with Kyle and Ron, to discuss the specific joys and challenges associated with choreographing community theatre shows, that consist of multiple experience levels. Bob also explains how he came to have a passion for dance, and he initially became a choreographer for so many local productions
Theatre for the Deaf: Melissa Shaffer joins Stage Door to talk about a life full of American Sign Language and Theatre Arts
Staring Role: Dinosaur Puppetry. Through massive determination and hard work, Bowsher High School grad. Bear Kinney has made herself an invaluable asset to a national Dinosaur Show
Youth Theatre Workshop, Waterville Playshop: Do you have a young person, in your life, that you think would love to start doing theatre, or just wants to do even more theatre? Well, Waterville Playshop is hosting a workshop from January until the end of February, that may be the perfect Holiday gift.
Listen to the full episode now!
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Students, ages 6-17, will meet every Saturday at the Waterville Playshop building and learn musical theatre skills such as singing, dancing, acting, projection and much more in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Culminating in a performance of "Seussical Kids" on Saturday, February 25th at noon
Where: The Waterville Playshop building 808 Michigan Avenue, Waterville, Ohio
When: Saturday mornings, 9:00-12:00 January 7th- February 25th 2022
Cost: $100 cash or check ($50 non-refundable deposit will secure the child's place in the classroom) Additional students in each family will be $75 each.
Registration is now open and will end once the class is full. As in previous years, we fully expect this class to be full so make sure that you enroll early! Registration can be completed at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesFam6MDCIya6XKWCrxHYRQ9iqJvEH-dWogr4kuQsQWyutew/viewform?fbclid=IwAR14ASvqJj8HILZkHgFa4HYRVfvBoovP4CtXqs3LtP1YGM270hA9Ex2ss4Q
his is perfect for the holidays! Why not give a child a gift of experience and fun education? Gift certificates are available. Feel inspired to donate toward a student's scholarship in the program? That would be wonderful, too.
*THERE IS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS FOR THIS WORKSHOP Visit www.watervilleplayshop.org for more information Contact Shauna at shauna.newbold@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Starring Role: Holland Ohio Dancer and Choreographer, Julie O'Connell, sits down with Stage Door and tell us about her journey from teaching in her family's dance studios, to traveling to LA, performing on cruise ships, working with some of the top dancers in the world, and raising her daughter to be a dancer as well.
It's the kick off to the Christmas season, as Stage Door sits down with Sylvania Arts Youth Theatre‘s Elf Jr.
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Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu
Elf Jr.
December 2-4, at The Franciscan Center at Lourdes university
Buy your tickets online
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elf-the-musical-jr-tickets-417510845177
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
Cabaret, 3B Productions and The Village Players are producing a show with more depth than most people know. It's not just a dance show with skimpy costumes, but much, much, more.
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Cabaret
November 17th - 20th 2022
Tickets
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?subscription=vipie
A Special Event
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret.
"A stunning musical... "– Walter Kerr, The New York Times
Cinderella, Epiphany Players: Have you all been paying attention to The Epiphany Players over the years. If you haven't, you've missed a theater company that's been putting on some really popular shows. it's no different this time around, as Kyle and Ron sit down with the director and stars of their next show, Cinderella!
Cinderella
November 18-20
Tickets: https://www.epiphanylutheranchurch.com/cinderella
Epiphany Players Theater by and for our community. The performing arts are an important part of ministry at Epiphany. In addition to large-scale adult theatrical productions, we also stage an annual fall show with casts of children and youth, aged about 8 to 18 years old. Auditions are open to all - not just Epiphany members. We’ve found that theater is an invaluable way to build bridges between different groups of people, share in Christian community, and share the many gifts God has given us. In addition to actors, singers, and dancers, we also seek stage crews, artists, set designers, and more!
Rossford High School is doing the beloved play , The Odd Couple, but they’re doing it with a twist. Two versions. A Male Cast and a Female Cast. Two Casts one show!
The Odd Couple: Rossford High School, November 10 – 13 https://rossforddrama.wordpress.com/
Chicago - Teen Edition, Maumee Valley Country Day School: Chicago, written in the mid 70's, a show about being famous. Not for doing anything in particular, but being famous for the sake of being famous. If this were written today, Roxie and Velma would being counting their instagram likes.
Chicago- Teen Edition
November 17-20
Evil Dead the Musical, Stone Productions: It's a bloody good podcast. Fun times in the recording room today, as Jaymes and Courtney introduce us to the musical adaptation of one of the most iconic horror series ever created.
Evil Dead the musical
November 4th-6th
“IT’S FREAKING AWESOME! THE SONGS WILL HAVE YOU ROLLING IN YOUR SEATS AND SCREAMING FOR MORE AND MORE BLOOD!” – Broadway World.com
Evil Dead The Musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films, The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods, and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee, turned demon-killing hero), and his trusty chainsaw to save the day.
Curtains, Notre Dame Academy: What's that, you're not familiar with the musical Curtains? Well, we guarantee the Stage Door guys know even less. That's why we had to have the director and choreographer on the podcast, to tells everything about it.
Curtains
The Weekends of Oct 21 and Oct 28
It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast & crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan! Packed with glorious tunes and a witty, charming script filled with delightful characters, CURTAINS is a hilarious journey for both performers and the audience. The Broadway production garnered 8 nominations at the 2007 Tony Awards® including Best Musical.
Monroe Community Players: It's been a hot minute since MCP has been of Stage Door. This week Thom fills us all in on what they've been doing the past year, and what's coming up for them soon
Starring Role: Ohio Northern University grads. Tyler and Maddeline Matanick sit down with Stage Door and tell us about their journey from first year theatre majors, working as theatre professionals, and having a career in something you love
Bonus Tyler and Maddeline, Starring Role: We thought we were done with the episode, but Tyler and Madeline just had a lot of really good information and stories to tell us. So we kept on recording. We expect you'll enjoy the bonus material, just as much as we did.
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: Perrysburg Musical Theatre is putting on one of Stephen Sondheim’s most memorable musicals, and the guys at Stage Door sit down with the director and stars of the show.
Sweeney Todd
Oct. 28th-30th
Tickets are on sane now
https://www.perrysburgmusicaltheatre.org/tickets-events
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony's, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world.
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
Ther amazingly talented cast of Sweeney Todd! We can't wait to see you Oct. 28th-30th. Plan you calendar now, you won't want to miss.
SWEENEY TODD: Christopher Bush
MRS. LOVETT: Chelsie Cree
ANTHONY: Kurt Elfering
JOHANNA: Alexandria Hanhold
LUCY/BEGGAR WOMAN: Elicia Kinder
TOBIAS: Clayton Snyder U/S TOBIAS: Stephen Taylor
JUDGE TURPIN: Chuck Kiskaddon
PIRELLI: Wesley Grudzien
BEADLE: Matthew Johnston
JONAS FOGG: Joel Twitchell
MALE SWING: Steven Sloan
FEMALE SWING: Cassidy Dobson
ENSEMBLE: Steven Sloan, Cassidy Dobson, Joel Twitchell, Dillon Sickels, Kate Taylor, Mark Taylor, Dennis Kale, Sophie Wolfinger, Sydney Wolfinger, Tristen Turkopp, Cayla Slattery, Joelle Stiles, Cyndy Brookover, Annabelle McKenzie, Elizabeth Latta, Stephen Taylor
Every year we're fortunate to see so many great shows performed in the area, but for some reason a few shows seemed to get skipped over again and again. Why? Kyle and Ron blindside Amber and Rhianon about the top shows they would love to see local theatre companies put on.
Auditions: Kyle and Thom sit down with the Director and Music Director, moments before they hold an audition. Are you a theatre fan, but haven't made the leap to performing on the stage? Maybe after this conversation with a couple of the production staff of Young Frankenstein, you'll feel more empowered to give it a try.
Do you want to major in Musical Theatre, or Acting, in college? Well these three incoming College Freshman are doing just that.
Kevin, Emma, and Gabriel sit down with Stage Door to talk about the ups and downs of the audition process, the preparation needed, the jump to college training, and their dreams to work on Broadway.
Blue:August 26 & 28, 2022
An African American couple in Harlem anticipates the birth of their firstborn, a son, with both hope and fear. As the baby grows into a young man, the mother worries for his future, and the father tries to prepare his son for the realities of 21st century America, while wrestling with his own identity as a police officer, a "Black man in blue." When their deepest fears come true, the family is forced to navigate a devastating reality seeking answers and support from their church and community. Toledo Opera presents the Tony Award®–winning composer Jeanine Tesori and NAACP Theatre Award–winning librettist Tazewell Thompson’s new opera inspired by contemporary events and Black literature. Influenced by gospel music and using vivid flashbacks, Blue places timely issues at the forefront of modern opera and invites audiences to the emotional epicenter of their impact. Chelsea Tipton, II returns to Toledo to conduct the opera and librettist Tazewell Thompson serves as the stage director.
Starring Kenneth Kellogg as The Father and Aundi Marie Moore as The Mother.
Blue, Toledo Opera: OK, we admittedly know very little about Opera, so we had to have Artistic Director’s James and Kevin on to help us out. Blue, a portrait of contemporary African American life: of love and loss, church, sisterhood, and most importantly, family. A young couple celebrates the joy of family with the birth of their son. And, later leans on their close-knit community in the aftermath of his death at the hands of a police officer. Order your tickets today by calling 419-255 (SING) or by visiting toledoopera.org
Horizon Youth Theatre: If you have a young person interested in theatre, you need to hear what they're doing in Bowling Green. Ron and Kyle sit down with integral members of the staff, that tell us about the training, the education, and the performances they provide, year round.
Horizon Youth Theatre provides training for young people in the theatre arts and provides a series of productions with young people as the performers and technicians. Open to children ages 6-18 in the Bowling Green Area.
Rent, School Edition: How cool is a school that puts on a summer theatre performance. Sylvania Northview is precisely that cool!. Ron and Kyle sit down with a couple of stars of the show, Mia and Jesse, as well as the Director of the summer show, Jeremy Davis.
Starring Role: Toledo native and current NYC resident, Elizabeth Cotle, sit down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally on stage, film, and as a voiceover actor.
Cassie Okenka is a performing artist, teacher, and life enthusiast. She recently appeared on Broadway in SCHOOL OF ROCK after making her Broadway debut in BONNIE AND CLYDE. She has played to critical acclaim in the national tours of WICKED and THE WIZARD OF OZ. A Toledo native, Cassie earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from The Baldwin Wallace College – Conservatory of Music.
TV audiences will recognize Cassie as a finalist on MTV’s “Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods”. She has been profiled and performed on “Good Morning America” and “The Martha Stewart Show”.
Cassie guest starred with the Toledo Symphonic Band’s Music Under the Stars and has sung “The Star-Spangled Banner” at numerous MLB stadiums. She has voiced music for the web series “Invaders” and has recorded with Ben Morss’s band Onward Chariots
In addition to her theatrical endeavors, Cassie shares her passion for the performing arts through master classes and private voice lessons. She is currently an Adjunct Voice Instructor at Marymount Manhattan College in their Musical Theatre department and a founding member of Theatre Horizon’s 42nd to Main St. Concert Series.
She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and her rescue dog, Bandit.
https://www.cassieokenka.com
Cassie Okenka Voice Studio
https://voice.cassieokenka.com
I was bitten by the Musical Theatre bug in 3rd grade. My first show was Annie Warbucks where I played the littlest orphan Molly. My voice education started in middle school with private voice lessons to enhance my musical theatre love. This blossomed into a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from Baldwin Wallace College-Conservatory of Music. I continued to specialize in Commercial Contemporary Music with the Voice Teacher Training Certification from New York Vocal Coaching while performing 8 shows a week in School of Rock on Broadway.
Continuing the quest for knowledge, I hold a Certificate of Distinction in Vocal Pedagogy from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Recently, I’ve attended levels I, II, and III Somatic Voicework™, The LoVetri Method. These programs gave me tools for vocal injury prevention and functional cross-training.
As a member of the NATS, PAVA, MTEA, and The Lessac Institute, I’ve mentored with Bel Canto Can Belto’s Mary Saunders-Barton, Complete Vocal Fitness’ Claudia Friedlander, and Soul Ingredient’s creator Trineice Robinson-Martin. My continuing education include masterclasses with Matt Edwards, Amanda Flynn, and The Singing Athlete’s Andrew Byrne.
But a voice without acting is just…boring! During repertoire work, I add in Laban techniques and Viewpoints to help singers create a fully realized piece.
Outside of the Private Voice studio, I am an adjunct Voice Instructor at Marymount Manhattan College and University of Wisconsin- Parkside in their Musical Theatre departments. I also teach masterclasses for various NYC Broadway based organization’s including Broadway Workshop, Broadway Classroom, and all over the country with local theatre programs. I made my directorial debut with the premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY Younger@Part Pilot Workshop.
The Performing Arts School of Metropolitan Toledo
Hanf Dance Studio
Children's Theatre Workshop
Toledo Opera Youth Choral
Baldwin Wallace University
Beauty and the Beast: Every summer 3B Production gathers an award winning cast of performers, that never fail to impress. This week, Kyle and Ron crash a rehearsal and manage to grab some insight on this year's show
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What Does a Technical Theatre Director Do? Technical theatre directors oversee the operations of all technical equipment and systems during a performance, such as a music concert, theater show, play, or other artistic production. In this role, you manage the schedule and quality of the lights and sounds during the show, making sure they work properly and are turned on at the right time. You also collaborate with the set designers and technical professionals to build the set and scenery, construct props, and make the lighting design from the director or producer's vision drawings. During production, you may also offer advice about the feasibility of design ideas.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Archbold Community Theatre: This is not exactly the same story you may remember from Disney. I mean is is, but Wes and Kris tell us how it also has a a more mature theme, with some deep messages.
July 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2022
at Archbold High School
Order Tickets
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Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.
A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.
The Cast Recording for “Common Grounds”, the Title Track in the New Musical Common Grounds, Recording Studio: Stone Soup Recording Studio Vocals: Emma Majewski, and Owen Cromly Book and Lyrics: Matthew Zwyer, and Luke D. Rosen Music: Luke D. Rosen
Listen to the podcast conversation here
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The Original Soundtrack Recording, Common Grounds: This week we’re at Stone Soup Recording Studio, to talk to Luke and Matt, creators of an original Musical.
It's not every day a couple of local people decide to create an original musical, so you know we had to have them on to talk about the process. Plus we actually made a video that features two of the stars of the show. How cool is that!!
Jill of All Trades: If you’ve worked in local theatre, in NW Ohio, there’s a big chance you’ve worked with Susan McCann. She’s been on Running Crew, Prop Mistress, Light Board Operator, Wardrobe, Costume Mistress, Stage Manager, and so many more! So much experience in the the theatre world.
The SpongeBob Musical: We were lucky to sit with The Director and Lead Actor in Perrysburg Musical Theatre's upcoming production of The SpongeBob Musical. It's destine to be a local smash hit
Show Dates: June 23-26
Tickets
https://www.perrysburgmusicaltheatre.org/shop
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I. And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton / Additional Music by Tom Kitt Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Ruthless: The Stage Mother of All Musicals, at The Village Players Theatre. Nick and Abby join us, on Stage Door, and give us the rundown of what audiences can expect.
Show opens June 17,
The Village Players Theatre
For tickets, visit
www.thevillageplayers.org
or call 419-472-6817
Think Gypsy meets The Bad Seed, with a Dash of All About Eve- something for everyone! The script is hilarious, and the cast is stacked. What's not to love? Featuring Laura Crawford, Nick Adams, Anne Cross, Jennifer Braun, Abby Karakas, Sarah Pettee.
Frozen Jr.: Waterville Playshop is performing this magical Disney musical, and we had the director and two of the young princesses in to tell us about all the fun they are having.
Show dates are:
June 24-26
Tickets
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/watervilleplayshop/buy-tix
and if you want to hear more about Wateville Playshop, check out our past conversation with them
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The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Starring Role: Springfield High School Grad., Chad Campbell, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world Chad Campbell is an NYC-based actor originally from Toledo, OH. He was most recently seen on the national tour of The Sound of Music where he played Rolf Gruber. Regional credits include: A Christmas Carol, The Drowsy Chaperone, Bye Bye Birdie, Carousel, and The Fox on the Fairway. Chad graduated from Bowling Green State University, where he double majored in musical theatre and high school math education, and before moving to NYC, he could be seen performing at Cedar Point and at sea with Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Staring Role: So we had these Broadway stars on our podcast. No biggie…. We lie Big Biggie! Maumee High School grad., Libby Servais went from playing a Peter Pan lost boy at The Toledo Rep., to one of the most iconic roles on Broadway, and falling in love with fellow Broadway Star Stephan Stubbins
Libby Servais Libby was recently seen flying in a bubble as Glinda in the hit musical Wicked on Broadway. She was also in the original cast of the musical comedy, Lysistrata Jones on Broadway. Libby has also had the great honor of performing on stages all across America. Some favorite productions include Wicked (San Francisco Company and original 2nd National Tour), A Taste of Things to Come (Broadway in Chicago), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods, Broadway World Award Winner), Chicago (Roxie), How To Succeed (Rosemary), 1776 (Martha), Elf (Jovie), Gypsy (Dainty June). On TV Libby performed in NBC's A Very Wicked Halloween Special and MTV's Search For the Next Elle Woods. She is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University Conservatory of Music. This summer Libby will be performing in a new musical, The Magnificent Seven in NYC. She can also be seen performing across the country, alongside her husband, Stephan Stubbins in their two person show, Broadway in Love. Along with performing Libby has a great passion for teaching private voice lessons and musical theatre workshops. She is forever grateful to her family, friends, mentors and her sweet puppy Princeton. Follow along at @LibbyServais Stephan Stubbins Stephan’s career as a performer has been highlighted by his time on Broadway in "Mary Poppins," in the pre-Broadway world premiere of the musical "Memphis," singing an opening act solo for Frank Sinatra, headlining an opening act for Rita Moreno, and working with Broadway, Music, TV and Film legends on and offstage including Dick Van Dyke, Kristin Chenoweth, Barry Manilow, Ben Vereen, Martin Short, Jason Alexander, Sutton Foster and Conan O’Brien. Stephan was the co-founder of Broadway Under the Stars in Wine Country and Transcendence Theatre Company, the co-founder of The Theatre Mafia, the co-creator and co-designer of the popular NYC acting industry webpage UltimateTheatreHomepage.com (in operation until 2010), and has appeared as a guest teacher for NYU, the University of Michigan, Webster University and the Educational Theatre Association (EDTA). In addition to performing, Stephan is a leadership coach and speaker, working with mission-driven leaders that span from the west coast of Australia to the east coast of the United States.
Broadway in Love "Broadway in Love" is a musical celebration of Broadway’s most touching, hilarious, and captivating love songs. With their unique talent for enchanting audiences, Broadway married couple, Libby Servais & Stephan Stubbins, bring lightness and depth to your favorite songs from Broadway and beyond. Contact Info www.BroadwayInLove.com @BroadwayInLove Show details Clara J's Tea Room on May 26 @ 7pm in Maumee, OH
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Grip at White Noise (movie)
October 27, 2021 - Present
Operated 135' condor lift with movie lighting on location for the filming of the motion picture "White Noise", staring Don Cheadle, Greta Gerwig, and Adam Driver. Release to be fall of 2022.
Former Head Video - Peristyle Theatre at The Toledo Museum of Art
January 1, 2019 - Present·Toledo, Ohio
Utilities/Camera Grip for ESPN and CBS Sports
August 23, 2017 - Present
Assists camera operators during live sports tv broadcasts.
Current Recording Secretary of IATSE Local #24 at IATSE
October 11, 2016 - Present·Toledo, Ohio
Into my second three-year term as a Member of Local #24s Executive Board, serving as the Membership's Recording Secretary.
Works at I.A.T.S.E. Local 24 Toledo Stagehands
September 10, 2011 - Present
I've been an IATSE member since 1995, transferring from local #251 (Madison, WI) to Toledo in 2011.
Former Entertainment Production Manager at Royal Caribbean Cruises
August 2006 - September 2011
Served as EPM on eight ships over five years.
Former Production Manager: "A Funny Thing/Forum" starring Eddie Mekka
May 1999 - September 1999
Former Production Manager: "Mame" starring Loretta Switt
May 1999 - September 1999
Former Prod. Mgr and Flyman - "The Goodbye Girl" national tour.
September 1998 - April 1999
Former Former Production Manager at New York Renaissance Faire
April 1997 - August 1997·Tuxedo Park, New York
With about four weeks to go in the season I was fired. But they hadn't hired anyone to replace me. After a few days they called me back, and asked if I'd finish out the season. "Not on what you were paying me" was my response. I finished out the season with a $200.00 per week raise 🤣
Former Flyman/Rigger - "Damn Yankees" national tour, starring Jerry Lewis
September 1996 - June 1997
Yep...Jerry was about as much fun to work with as you'd expect!♥️
Former Electrician - "Joseph and His Technicolor Dreamcoat" national tour
April 1995 - September 1995
The Cross and the Sword outdoor drama
May 1990 - September 1991·St. Augustine, Florida
Former Former Production Stage Manager/Fight Choreographer at Blue Jacket (The Outdoor Drama)
May 1984 - September 1992·Xenia, Ohio
"Blue Jacket" was an historical outdoor drama, taking place on a 6 acre stage, featuring 50+ performers, 15 equine actors and several major stage combat scenes.
Former Former actor/stuntman at Tecumseh Outdoor Drama & Concert Venue
May 1981 - September 1983·Chillicothe, Ohio
A "Great Big Night / Season": Man were we fortunate! Jere with The Croswell Opera House couldn’t have been more welcoming to us, as we popped in to talk about their HUGE upcoming fundraiser, and their wildly popular summer season
The Croswell‘s annual Great Big Night is back and it’s going to be filled with entertainment and unforgettable fun, all inspired by the Big Apple!!
Save the date for Thursday, May 12, 2022 when we will kick off the 2022 season in true Croswell fashion right here in downtown Adrian
Tickets
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Company: May 20-22
From the late, great Stephen Sondheim, this trailblazing musical is both sassy and sophisticated as it takes on the topics of love and marriage through the eyes a single Manhattanite observing the lives of his coupled friends.
Footloose: June 10-19, 2022
Based on the Kevin Bacon movie of the same name, this exhilarating story of youthful rebellion is filled with great music and sizzling dance numbers that make it a can’t-miss hit!
Little Shop of Horrors: July 15-24, 2022
This dark comedy about a hapless florist and a man-eating plant named Audrey II has become a cult classic.
Anything Goes: August 12-21, 2022
This classic musical about madcap antics about a transatlantic ocean liner features some of Cole Porter’s most memorable tunes, including the title number, “You’re the Top,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
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American Son: We were able to squeeze into the theatre right before rehearsal started, and speak to the Director and Lead of The Toledo Rep and Actors Collaborative Toledo upcoming show
American Son - May 6-8, 2022
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The Toledo Rep and Actors Collaborative Toledo join together to present the story of an estranged bi-racial couple who must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened their son.
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Toledo's Human Experience Modern Dance Company: Dom Glover stopped in to talk to us about their unique dance company tailored to fit adults who really want to be a part of high level dance organization.
EXPERIOR
Apr 23, 7:30 PM EDT
Owens Community College,
7270 Biniker Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551
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THE Modern Dance Co. was founded in 2017 with a mission to celebrate the human experience through artistic collaboration, professional performance opportunities, and community outreach in the performing arts. The company resides in Toledo, Ohio - a place its co-founders have called home for over 30 years. THE studio includes seasonal performances, classes, and workshops celebrating diverse cultures and dance styles. The company is parent to THE2 - which invites developing artists ages 13-18 to experience pre-professional life in Toledo’s artistic communit
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7713, 333 14th St # 4, Toledo, OH 43604
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Black Swamp Players, Season Reveal: It's kind of a big deal, and we're super excired to help BSP spread the word. Heath and Deb announce and break down every show being produced for the 2022-23 season
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Dåmn Yankees: St. Francis De Sales High School is producing a show that very few people have had a chance to see. We invited Ben and Ward over to tell us all about St. Francis theatre, and their show.
Dåmn Yankees: April 22-24
at Lourdes University
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Based on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Dåmn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, hits it out of the park! The winning score by Adler and Ross and a devilish book by George Abbot have made this sporty musical comedy a true American classic.
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.
Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Dåmn Yankees is a homerun hit, featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor.
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A show that will continue to bring awareness, educate the audience members, and benefit AIDS Resource Center, Equitas Health-Toledo: Jaymes talks to Stage Door about Stone Production's upcoming show
In 1980s New York, a writer and his friends join forces to expose the truth about the emerging AIDs crisis to both the government and the gay community. During the early 1980s, Jewish-American writer and gay activist Ned Weeks struggles to pull together an organization focused on raising awareness about the fact that an unidentified disease is killing off an oddly specific group of people: gay men largely in New York City. Dr. Emma Brookner, a physician and survivor of polio, as a consequence of which she is using a wheelchair, is the most experienced with this strange new outbreak and bemoans the lack of medical knowledge on the illness, encouraging the abstinence of gay men for their own safety, since it is unknown yet even how the disease is spread. Ned, a patient and friend of Brookner, calls upon his lawyer brother, Ben, to help fund his crisis organization; however, Ben's attitude toward his brother is to give merely passive support, ultimately exposing his apparent homophobia. For the first time in his life, meanwhile, Ned falls in love, beginning a relationship with New York Times writer Felix Turner.
The Normal Heart: Stone Productions
April 22nd-24th
The Collingwood Arts Center
A searing drama about public and private indifference to the AIDS plague in the 1980's and one man's lonely fight to awaken the world to the crisis. Produced to acclaim in New York, London and Los Angeles, The Normal Heart follows Ned Weeks, a gay activist enraged at the indifference of public officials and the gay community.
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College Auditions for Theatre Majors: Do you, or someone you know, want to go to college for Theatre? This is the episode for you. Kyle sits down with three moms, of boys, who just finished the process, and who are in the middle of it all. Loads and loads of information for everyone to absorb. What you need to start doing right now, what you probably didn't even know to ask, and so much more.
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The BGSU Department of Theatre & Film: Katie and Dakota, with the BGSU Musical Theatre department, came in to talk about their experience in the program, and to talk about their upcoming show Pippin.
Pippin: Bowling Green State University, April 7-10
homas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre, Wolfe Center for the Arts, Bowling Green, OH 43403
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The protagonist Pippin and his father Charlemagne are characters derived from two real-life individuals of the early Middle Ages, though the plot is fictional and presents no historical accuracy regarding either. Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in the extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day. Awards: The 1973 nominated for 11 Tony Awards and won 4; the 2013 circus-themed revival was nominated for 10 Tony awards and won 4. It also received multiple drama desk and Drama League Awards both in 1973 and 2013 plus other awards.
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The Limelighters: Oregon City Schools is building a $1.5 Million Dollar Performance Studio, that will help prepare students for a career in the performing arts. Thom and Macy came on to explain what exactly is happening out in Oregon Ohio. Oh, and they're doing Big Fish!
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Big Fish the Musical
Clay High School Limelighters will present the delightful hit musical, BIG FISH April 1, & 2 at 7:00 PM, and April 3 at 3:00 PM. Adapted from the celebrated 1998 novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH the musical celebrates the extraordinary in everyday life.
BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, doesn’t think there’s any truth to the extravagant tales of his father meeting witches, kissing mermaids or joining the circus. When Edward’s health begins to decline, Will must decide whether to accept his father’s wild stories as truth or risk losing what he is searching for. Overflowing with heart and humor, BIG FISH is an endearing, heart-touching musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre—for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.
Reserved seating tickets are available at claylimelighters.org. Adults $12, Seniors and Students $10. Only General Admission tickets will be available at the door.
Chicago: Cutting Edge Theatre Company. It's been over a decade since a local theatre company performed Chicago, and we were lucky to sit down with one of the stars of the show, Cait Michelle, and Director Stephanie Dennehy
Cutting Edge Theatre Company
March 24th-27th
Nederhouser Community Hall at Olander Park, Sylvania
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Cutting Edge Theatre Company's goal is to bring the highest level of non-equity semi-professional theatre to the Greater Toledo Area. We will encourage and educate the community into seeing new visual art through plays and musicals. With thought provoking theatre we will create an intimate experience that expands the minds and hearts of both theatregoers and artists. CETC will also offer engaging, personal, and intense classes to help train local talent for the transition into professional theatre.
Staring Role: Whitmer High School Grad., Sara Sheperd, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world
Sara Sheperd: Currently playing Carole King in the National Tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Broadway/ Nat’l Tours: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, (u/s Carole, u/s Genie, swing, Dance Captain, OBC); Cry-Baby: The Musical (ensemble); Legally Blonde: The Musical, (Kate/ Chutney, u/s Vivienne and Enid). Other favorite credits: Funny Girl (Fanny Brice) Drury Lane Theatre; Oliver! (Nancy) Human Race Theatre; Little Women (Jo March) John W. Engeman Theatre and CCM. Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Proud CCM Grad, Whitmer High School Grad and Toledo native!
Beautiful--the Carole King Musical Valentine Theatre March 17, 2022 7:30 PM
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A Valentine Theatre Premiere - National Tour! Tony Award! Grammy Award! Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Beautiful--the Carole King Musical tells the inspiring, true story of the remarkable rise to stardom by Carole King (played by Toledo native Sara Sheperd). From being a part of songwriting teams with her husband and others to finding her own voice as a solo artist, she made incomparablel music that became a beautiful soundtrack for a generation.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: We had Matthew and Rebecca in to tell us about the exciting direction Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School Theatre is heading
Joseph and The Technicolor Dreamcoat: March 4-6
a sung-through musical comedy with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the character of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis.
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Disney's The Little Mermaid: If you missed opening night of Oregon Community Theatre’s performance, you also missed the Stage Door Podcast guys hanging out in the lobby. They were steaming LIVE from opening night.
They talked to the stars of show, grabbed some behind the scenes interviews, and spoke to people in attendance. The cast of The Little Mermaid had such an amazing Opening Night - We just can’t contain our excitement 🧜🏻♀️
You have one more weekend to see this amazing cast!
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Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."
Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
Staring Role: Springfield High School Grad., Liz Romey, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world
Liz Romey is a now LA based actress, singer and songwriter originally from Holland, OH. A musical theatre graduate from Wright State University, Liz played roles such as Eponine in Les Miserables, Nadine in Lippa's Wild Party, Anna in Spring Awakening, and many others. She lived in New York City where she starred as Nancy in Fancy Nancy Off-Broadway and has traveled to a number of countries in Europe as a lead vocalist for AIDA Cruises. She's just made a return to the states after having spent three years living, songwriting and performing in Munich, Germany.
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The Addams Family Musical: Anthony Wayne High School - February 24-26
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In its typical creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky fashion, the ghoulish Addams family is visiting the graveyard for an annual gathering of all family members, living dead, and undecided, to celebrate what it is to be an Addams. However, the family encounters an unforeseen obstacle when Wednesday decides to introduce her new “normal” boyfriend Lucas to the family. In protest, Uncle Fester enlists the help of the Addams’ ancestors to call an end to the young budding romance. As Wednesday admits that she is falling in love, Morticia, Gomez, and Pugsley worry about her changing ways. As the families of Wednesday and Lucas come together for dinner one fateful evening, chaos ensues and the two families find themselves admitting deep secrets and coming together in ways they never would have imagined. The Addams Family Broadway Musical tells the story of love and friendship through adversity, with a comical and macabre yet poignant spin.
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TBD Productions: They started a new theatre company in the middle of a pandemic. Annelise and Warren tell us about how they believe theatre is a great tool to start a conversation
TBD Productions is a community theatre company in the greater Toledo area established in 2020. For tickets or for more information, contact: tbd.ticketoffice@gmail.com
Waitress the Musical: The National Tour is coming to The Stranahan Theatre (February 17-20) and Gabriella Marzetta, who plays Dawn in the cast, took time out of her very busy schedule to talk to us, and tell us how amazing the entire experience has been from casting to tour.
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Based on the 2007 film of the same name, written by Adrienne Shelly, the musical tells the story of Jenna Hunterson, a waitress in an unhappy marriage to her husband Earl. When Jenna unexpectedly becomes pregnant she begins an affair with her gynecologist Dr. Jim Pomatter. Looking for ways out she sees a pie contest and its grand prize as her chance.
Dawn is the “shy and quirky” type, who longs for a true love. Marzetta’s so infectious and endearing as Dawn, that she could easily teach a master’s class. She lands the one-liners with ease, which put smiles on the audience’s faces.” -Adrian Gomez (Albuquerque Journal)
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Gabriella is a versatile actor/singer/dancer with a wellspring of depth, a lighthearted quirk with quick comedic timing and an earthy, animated youthful spirit. A lover of collaborative and intimate environments, Gabriella has great talent in building strong ensembles and creating work that is honest, vulnerable, and thought provoking. She has been consistently working since graduating from CAP21 May of 2016. She studied a multitude of styles and techniques such as Meisner, Shaw, Shakespeare, Chekov, Mask Work, Lecoq, On Camera Technique, TV/Film, Clowning, and Linklater Technique. She has a natural intuition that reads strong on stage/screen, loves all things that include a jam session with some dope in the moment harmony, classic rock and folk (Joni Mitchell/Brandi Carlile's #1 fan) is a midwestern gal at heart and LOVES to make people laugh.
Gabriella grew up in St. Charles and Geneva, Illinois (about 45 minutes outside of Chicago) and spent most of her childhood playing in the mud and cornfields of Oglesby, Illinois at her grandma and grandpa's house. Very shy as a child, she spent most of her elementary school and middle school days holed up in her house teaching herself songs on the piano and guitar and creating intricate stories on The Sims or playingBarbies, along with writing scripts and filming an assortment of media from her solo talk show "Gab's Corner" to her Barbie Soap Opera "Average" starring the Mary-Kate Olsen barbie doll, to her legendary music videos (most notably her rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.)
The first time she stepped into the spotlight was when she first sang in front of a crowd at age 10. It started with her father persuading her into auditioning for the school talent show by buying her the Daphne (Ala Scooby Doo) Barbie Doll. From that moment on, Gabriella continued to be known for her shy exterior and powerhouse voice. She continued down the path of performing by becoming an avid community theatre participant, took acting/dance classes/piano and guitar lessons growing up and even assisted theatre classes for children at different theatre companies as a teenager, resulting in a more confident and extraverted version of Gabriella. Who would have thought putting an extremely introverted child in the arts would help her flourish and realize her full potential?! (jokes...but really. thank god(s) for ART)
February 1st - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Les Miserables School Edition: The Croswell Opera House - Jan 28-Feb 9
Kalamazoo: Fremont Community Theatre - Jan 28-30 and Feb 4-6
The Last Five Years – Children’s Theatre Workshop’s Collective – Feb 4-6 at The Ohio Theater
Constellations: TBD Productions - February 10-14 at the Veterans Building in BG
Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Stone Productions - February 11-13, at The Collingwood Arts Center.
Love Letters: Bellevue Society for the Arts - Feb 11–13
August Osage County: Black Swamp Players - Feb 18-20 and 25-27
Disney's The Little Mermaid: Oregon Community Theatre - February, 18-20 and 25-26
The Legend of Georgia McBride: Valentine Theatre Studio A - February 11-13 and February 17-20
Waitress (National Tour) : Stranahan Theater - Feb 17-20
Rogers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific (National Tour) Feb 23rd Valentine Theatre
The Addams Family Musical: Anthony Wayne High School - February 25-26
Escanaba: Fort Findlay Playhouse, February 24-27 & March 4-6 2022
Joseph and The Technicolor Dreamcoat – Cardinal Stritch H.S. March 4 -6
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The CTW Collective: A producing company of teens, who collaborate on all aspects of producing theatre; season selection, budgeting, fundraising, ticket pricing, production coordination and oversight, technical theatre and design, and performance. Thee Last Five Years February 4-6 CTW welcomes Hanna Felver and Mitchell LeStrange as our Cathy and Jamie. Save February 4-6, 2022 to see these amazing performers bring this beautiful musical to life! The 2021-22 Collective: Lyric Clifton-Bowen as director Bronson Steiner as assistant director and marketing manager Jillianne Fogle as assistant producer and stage manager Luna G. Cherry as technical director Who is this program for? Theatre students who are interested in exploring the world of theatre beyond rehearsals and performances; theatre kids who want to learn to produce their own theatre; theatre kids who want to keep doing theatre but are interested in adding to their non-performance skill sets. Questions? Email Aimee at areid@ctwtoledo.org!
Fremont Community Theatre: we were fortunate to have Mary Jo and Cyrus with us, this week, to talk about FCT and the upcoming shows they'll be producing The Fremont Community Theatre and Literary Society was founded in 1956 by several Fremont residents who had a desire to perform live theater. Over 50 years later, FCT continues to be the premier live theater venue in Sandusky County. A non-profit organization, FCT is an all-volunteer theater which depends on the continued support of its members, patrons, and guests. Everyone is welcome at FCT; whether it be as a guest, musician, stage hand, decorator, actor, actress, or even just to donate cookies
January 18th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Twilight of the Golds: Monroe Community Players- January 14, 15, 21, and 22
The Choir of Men (National Tour): The Valentine Theatre - January 21
Apartment 3A, (by Jeff Daniels): The Village Players Theatre - January 21-23
Radium Girls: Clay High School Limelighters - January 21-23
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Toledo School for the Arts - January 27-30, at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre
Annie: St. Ursula Academy Toledo - January 27 thru 30 at the The Valentine Theatre
Les Miserables School Edition: The Croswell Opera House - Jan 28 – Feb 9
Kalamazoo: Fremont Community Theatre - Jan 28-30 and Feb 4-6
The Last Five Years – Children’s Theatre Workshop’s Collective – Feb 4-6 (4 shows) at The Ohio Theater
Constellations: TBD Productions - February 10 – 14 at the Veterans Building in BG
Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Stone Productions - February 11-13, at The Collingwood Arts Center.
Love Letters: Bellevue Society for the Arts - Feb 11 – 13
August Osage County: Black Swamp Players - Feb 18 – 20 and 25 – 27
Disney's The Little Mermaid: Oregon Community Theatre - February, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 2022
The Legend of Georgia McBride: The Toledo Rep. Theatre - February 18-27, 2022
Annie: St. Ursula Academy Director, Kirsten Hinshaw and actors, Anni and Nina, sit down with Stage Door to tell us how much fun this show has been to produce and perform. January 27-30 on the Valentine Stage. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie KIDS features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
January 27-30 at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play. 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world. “This adaptation by the acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens is intensely, innately theatrical; it is also funny and extremely moving…resonates with quality.” —Telegraph (London). “…just terrific…a profoundly moving play about adolescence, fractured families, mathematics, colours and lights…dazzling.” —Independent (London). “A beautiful, eloquent, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life.” —Evening Standard (London).
Alabaster: We had Director Fran Martone on our show to talk about Actors Collaborative Toledo's upcoming production. Actors Collaborative Toledo (ACT) presents the area premiere of Alabaster by Audrey Cefaly. January 14-16, 2022 at the Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts (7270 Biniker Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551). The play is directed by Fran Martone and features a cast of Toledo Theatre veterans: Cindy Bilby (Weezy), Carol Ann Erford (Bib), Aimee Reid(June), and Marissa Rex (Alice). An all-female darkly comic southern drama about women on the verge, art, and the power of human connection. After a tornado barrels through a North Alabama town leaving nothing but death and destruction, only June and her wisecracking pet goat Weezy live to tell the tale. When Alice, a prominent photographer, arrives to take pictures of June’s scars, every living soul on the farm is tipped to the breaking point in this epic tale of life after death. Showtimes are January 14 and 15 at 8:00 p.m. and January 16 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at www.act419.org. Audrey Cefaly is a southern writer and Alabama native based in the DC region. She is published by Samuel French, Smith & Kraus (two volumes of Best American Short Plays), and Applause Books. She was recently named a Traveling Master by the Dramatist Guild Foundation. She is an outspoken proponent of silence in story-telling and has authored numerous articles on the topic of playwriting for HowlRound and Samuel French’s Breaking Character Magazine. Cefaly is a recipient of grants from the Boomerang Fund for Artists as well as the Alabama and Maryland state arts councils. Audrey Cefaly won the 2018 David Calicchio Emerging American Playwright Prize for Alabaster. Sometimes a piece just glues you to your seat, makes you laugh, rips your heart out, and when it’s done you want to hold the people you love tightly and never let go.
Staring Role: Perrysburg High School Grad., Trevor Dorner, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how he went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world.
Trevor Dorner is an NYC based actor from Toledo, Ohio. He received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University where he played roles such as Bobby in Company, Guido in Nine, Angelo in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, and The Lecturer in Reefer Madness. Recent: Trevor could be seen recently playing Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet in The Heritage Theatre Festival's 45th season in Charlottesville, VA. Before that, he played The Suspects in Murder for Two at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, CT.
Monroe Community Players: Ron and Dave visit Stage Door, tell us why Monore Community Players is so amazing, and announce some very ambitious goals for MCP
The Waterville Playshop : a history 1952-2018 / by Sam Macera
We sat down with Sam on Tuesday to talk about the History of Waterville Playshop, and everything he loved about his years with the company
December 10, 12, 18, 2021. in repertoire- December 11, 17, 19, 2021 "It’s a Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play” and “A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play” from The Village Players Theatre We were at The Village Players Theatre tonight. We got to sit down with a couple of the stars of the upcoming holiday shows. "It’s a Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play” and “A Christmas Carol A Life Radio Play”
December 2-12, 2021
Adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens
A Toledo Rep tradition for more than 30 years, this timeless tale of redemption follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he is transformed by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future from a miserly old curmudgeon into a man who embodies the true meaning of Christmas. With lavish costumes, spectacular sets and a musical score rich with carols of the era, the Rep’s annual holiday gift to Toledo is a production you will not want to miss!
Production Manager: Devon Dian travels up from The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay to educate us A Production Manager works with the management team, technical crew and Designers to make sure the technical elements of a show are completed safely, on time and on budget. Production Managers work on a variety of different shows for a theatre season. Although similar, there is a difference between a Production Manager and a Stage Manager. A Stage Manager liaises with different departments throughout the day and make sure everything is running smoothly, whereas a Production Manager liaises with different departments to ensure decisions being made are within budgets and everything is working safely.
Bowling Green, Ohio's Award-Winning Community Theater
Black Swamp Players: Kyle and Thom sit down with BSP President Heath Diehl, as he tells about the exciting things happening in Bowling Green
Can’t miss shows in the next 30 days
All Together Now, The Village Players - November 12 - 15, 2021,
My Fair Lady, Northview High School - Nov 18-21
Eurydice, Maumee Valley High School - November 18 through 21
Almost Maine - Springfield Blue Devil Drama – Nov 19-21
The Great Gatsby – Maumee High School - Nov. 19, 20, 21st Maumee HS Performing Arts Center
A Christmas Story, Croswell Opera House - Weekends from November 26th thru December 12th
A Christmas Carol: The Toledo Rep. Theatre, December 2-12, 2021
Harvey: Fort Findlay Playhouse, December 9-12 & 17-19 2021
Every Christmas story ever told (and then some) - Black Swamp Players - Weekends of December 10th and December 17th
It's a Wonderful Life a Live Radio Reading, The Village Players - December 10, 12, 18, 2021. i n repertoire with A Christmas Carol - December 11, 17, 19, 2021
Ron and Kyle sit down at Grindhrs Coffee to talk with Jaymes Gregory Mull, founder of Stone Productions Stone Productions is a Toledo based nonprofit theatrical company, in partnership with the Collingwood Arts Center. Our mission is to serve our community by providing cutting edge productions that showcase talented individuals involved with, but not limit
Theatre Columnist: Jeff Schmucker, with The Toledo Blade gives us i glimpse of what it’s like to write a weekly Column about threaten.
Founded in 2005 by Joe Barton, Gary Buerk, and Jesse Bernal, 3B Productions has raised the bar for excellence in community theatre in the Toledo area. Striving to produce professional quality shows with the amazing talent Northwest Ohio possesses has been the goal of the organization since its inception. True to that statement, 3B Productions has won many awards at Regional and State OCTA Theatre festivals including accolades in directing, acting, choreography, and costuming, among others. 3B is also one of the few theatre organizations in the Toledo area daring enough to produce new and rarely done works such as Songs for a New World, Little Women, and The Civil War.
Nunsense: Fort Findlay Playhouse, October 14-17, 21-24 & 28-31 2021
A New Brain, Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company - October 21-24 at at St Timothy Episcopal church
Matilda, Watervillve Playshop - October 22-24 at The Maumee Indoor Theater
Matilda, Notre Dame Academy - Weekends of October 23rd at and October 29th
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé: The Toledo Rep. Theatre, October 29-November 7, 2021
Nightfall, The Village Players - October 29-31
39 Steps, Oregon Community Theatre - Weekends of October 29 and November 5 at Fassett Junior High School
The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script - Owens CC Fall 2021 Student Production -November 4 – 7 at Owens
The Rocky Horror Show, Stone Productions - November 5-6 at the Collingwood Art Center
The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens- November 5 & 6 at Anthony Wayne High School. An Interactive Murder Mystery Musical
All Together Now, The Village Players - November 12 - 15, 2021,
My Fair Lady, Northview High School - Nov 18-21
Eurydice, Maumee Valley High School - November 18 through 21
Vocal Coach: Micah Graber explains to us why Vocal training is an essential part of the Musical Theatre experience.
A vocal coach, also known as a voice coach (though this term often applies to those working with speech and communication rather than singing), is a music teacher, usually a piano accompanist, who helps singers prepare for a performance, often also helping them to improve their singing technique and take care of and develop their voice, but is not the same as a singing teacher (also called a "voice teacher"). Vocal coaches may give private music lessons or group workshops or masterclasses to singers. They may also coach singers who are rehearsing on stage, or who are singing during a recording session. Vocal coaches are used in both Classical music and in popular music styles such as rock and gospel. While some vocal coaches provide a range of instruction on singing techniques, others specialize in areas such as breathing techniques or diction and pronunciation.
RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
Stranahan Theater, Toledo, OH, presented by The American Theatre Guild
October 21–22, 2021
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES presents The Best of Abbey Road Live! In celebration of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the greatest hits to life in addition to all your early favorites.
This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press). Experience the worlds’ most iconic band and come celebrate The Best of Abbey Road Live with RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES. In addition to the updated sets that include state of the art LED, high-definition screens and multimedia content, RAIN will bring the Abbey Road album to life with the launch of the 2021 Tour.
Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that’s as infectious as it is transporting. Let RAIN take you back with all of the greatest hits along with all of your other Beatles favorites! This adoring tribute will take you back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!
Like The Beatles, the onstage members of RAIN are not only supreme musicians, but electrifying performers in their own right!
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Paul Curatolo (Vocals, Bass, Piano, Guitar)
The Beatles became Paul's biggest influence as a child growing up with RAIN. At ten years old, his musical journey began when he taught himself the drums. He quickly adapted to guitar & piano which drove him to write and record his own music. When he was 14, as a member of the pop band "Wayward", he went on to record five albums. Until recently the band has toured the U.S. and was voted home town heroes in A.P. magazine. (Alternative Press). Paul's love for the Beatles has driven him to master the character of Paul McCartney down to every detail. From vocal inflections to turning the bass over to perform left-handed. Paul considers it an honor to pay tribute to his idol.
"Doubt, A Parable", Monroe Community Players - October 1, 2, 8, and 9
Something Rotten, Croswell Opera House - Weekends of October 8th and October 14th
On the Exhale, Actors Collaborative Toledo – October 9-10 at the Toledo Re. Theatre
Anastasia, Toledo School for the arts - October 14-17 at Owens Community College
Nunsense: Fort Findlay Playhouse, October 14-17, 21-24 & 28-31 2021
A New Brain, Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company - October 21-24 at at St Timothy Episcopal church
Matilda, Watervillve Playshop - October 22-24 at The Maumee Indoor Theater
Matilda, Notre Dame Academy - Weekends of October 23rd at and October 29th
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé: The Toledo Rep. Theatre, October 29-November 7, 2021
Nightfall, The Village Players - October 29-31
39 Steps, Oregon Community Theatre - Weekends of October 29 and November 5 at Fassett Junior High School
Owens CC Fall 2021 Student Production - The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script - November 4 – 7 at Owens
The Rocky Horror Show, Stone Productions - November 5-6 at the Collingwood Art Center
The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens- November 5 & 6 at Anthony Wayne High School. An Interactive Murder Mystery Musical
All Together Now, The Village Players - November 12 - 15, 2021,
Dance Choreography for Community Theatre: Bob Marzola sits down with Kyle and Ron, to discuss the specific joys and challenges associated with choreographing community theatre shows, that consist of multiple experience levels. Bob also explains how he came to have a passion for dance, and he initially became a choreographer for so many local productions
"Doubt, A Parable", Monroe Community Players - October 1, 2, 8, and 9
Something Rotten, Croswell Opera House - Weekends of October 8th and October 14th
On the Exhale, Actors Collaborative Toledo – October 9-10 at the Toledo Re. Theatre
Anastasia, Toledo School for the arts - October 14-17 at Owens Community College
Nunsense: Fort Findlay Playhouse, October 14-17, 21-24 & 28-31 2021
A New Brain, Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company - October 21-24 at at St Timothy Episcopal church
Matilda, Watervillve Playshop - October 22-24 at The Maumee Indoor Theater
Matilda, Notre Dame Academy - Weekends of October 23rd at and October 29th
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé: The Toledo Rep. Theatre, October 29-November 7, 2021
Nightfall, The Village Players - October 29-31
39 Steps, Oregon Community Theatre - Weekends of October 29 and November 5 at Fassett Junior High School
Owens CC Fall 2021 Student Production - The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script - November 4 – 7 at Owens
The Rocky Horror Show, Stone Productions - November 5-6 at the Collingwood Art Center
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly love-able Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Show dates are:
October 22nd at 8:00 PM
October 23rd at 8:00 PM
October 24th at 2:30 PM
Directed by Shauna Neubold
Community theatre began in Oregon, Ohio in 1986 when a group of enthusiastic and talented citizens felt that Community Theater would enrich the culture and heritage of our thriving and growing city. With the assistance and support of the City of Oregon, the OREGON LITTLE THEATRE was founded and produced two successful musical productions: “The Music Man” in 1987 and “Damn Yankees” in 1988.
Because other people were interested in helping to support community theater in non-performing areas, another independent organization named “Friends of Oregon Theater” came into existence at the same time. It provided the theater programs for the shows, solicited patrons and advertisers, and presented a Dinner/Variety Show to spotlight talent in the community.
Encouraged by the success of the productions, a rapidly growing membership, and the desire to extend participation to the citizens of other communities, the membership, in July of 1988, voted to disband the city associated OREGON LITTLE THEATRE. The “Friends of Oregon Theater” then re-organized and became the OREGON COMMUNITY THEATRE.
Since it's humble beginnings, the OREGON COMMUNITY THEATRE has presented over 35 years of productions, including dinner/variety shows, children’s summer theatre, major musicals, comedies, dramas, and reader’s theatre productions.
OREGON COMMUNITY THEATRE is governed by an elected Board of Directors and is funded through a combination of season memberships, local sponsors, patrons, advertisers and fund-raisers which provides the necessary financial support to present the highest quality of theatrical productions possible.
Our Mission Statement: The Oregon Community Theatre is dedicated to the development of the performing arts within Oregon and its surrounding communities.
This mission shall be accomplished by encouraging appreciation of and participation in all aspects of live theater, as well as conducting related educational programs for adults and children.
Current Board Members: President - Kevin Harrington 1st Vice President - Reed Steele 2nd Vice President - Bridget Drew Treasurer - Don Dauer Secretary - Alice Dargartz Trustees - Janaye Ashman
Brannon Wyndesor
Jenn Bonnice
Tammy Halay
Amy Spaulding-Heuring
Jeff Smith Community Members - Mary K Brucker
Steve Carpenter
Tony Esposito
Beth Giller
Dennis Holdren
Marianne Merren Student Represenitive - Andy Kessler Past President - Tim Yard
The Rocky Horror Show, 3B Productions – October 1-2 at the Maumee indoor theatre
"Doubt, A Parable", Monroe Community Players - October 1, 2, 8, and 9
Something Rotten, Croswell Opera House - Weekends of October 8th and October 14th
On the Exhale, Actors Collaborative Toledo – October 9-10 at the Toledo Re. Theatre
Anastasia, Toledo School for the arts - October 14-17 at Owens Community College
Nunsense: Fort Findlay Playhouse, October 14-17, 21-24 & 28-31 2021
A New Brain, Perrysburg Musical Theatre - October 21-24 at Perrysburg High School
Matilda, Watervillve Playshop - October 22-24 at The Maumee Indoor Theater
Matilda, Notre Dame Academy - Weekends of October 23rd at and October 29th
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Soufflé: The Toledo Rep. Theatre, October 29-November 7, 2021
Nightfall, The Village Players - October 29-31
Music directors (also called conductors) lead orchestras, choirs, and other musical groups during performances and recording sessions. They select musical arrangements and compositions to be performed, and study musical scores to prepare for rehearsals. Music Direction: We welcome the fabulous Janine Baughman, a loacl legend in NW Ohio. She tells us how she started playing, teaching and directing.
Something Rotten, The Toledo Rep – Weekends of September 17th and September 24th
Black Swamp Player, Neil Simon’s I Ought to be in Pictures
The Rocky Horror Show, 3B Productions – October 1-2 at the Maumee indoor theatre
"Doubt, A Parable", Monroe Community Players - October 1, 2, 8, and 9
Something Rotten, Croswell Opera House - Weekends of October 8th and October 14th
On the Exhale, Actors Collaborative Toledo – October 9-10 at Trinity Episcopal Church
Anastasia, Toledo School for the arts - October 14-17 at Owens Community College
A New Brain, Perrysburg Musical Theatre - October 21-24 at Perrysburg High School
Matilda, Watervillve Playshop - October 22-24 at The Maummee Indoor Theater
Matilda, Notre Dame Academy - Weekends of October 23rd at and October 29th
3B Productions: October 1-2, Stone Productions:November 5th & 6th One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancée, Janet Weiss — a wholesome, well-behaved, utterly normal young couple in love — innocently set out to visit an old professor. Unfortunately for them, this night out is destined to be one they will never forget. A thunderstorm and a flat-tire force them to seek help at the castle of Dr. Frank ’N’ Furter, an alien, transvestite scientist with a manic genius and insatiable libido. Brad, Janet, and Frank’ N’ Furter’s cohorts are swept up into the scientist’s latest experiment. The night’s misadventures will cause Brad and Janet to question everything they’ve known about themselves, each other, love, and lust. A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget.
Something Rotten, The Toledo Rep – Weekends of September 17th and September 24th
The Rocky Horror Show, 3B Productions – October 1-2 at the Maumee indoor theatre
"Doubt, A Parable", Monroe Community Players - October 1, 2, 8, and 9
Something Rotten, Croswell Opera House - Weekends of October 8th and October 14th
On the Exhale, Actors Collaborative Toledo – October 9-10 at Trinity Episcopal Church
Anastasia, Toledo School for the arts - October 14-17 at Owens Community College
Oct 14-17 17 Owens Community College
Toledo School for the Arts From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.
Anastasia: The Musical Book by Terrence McNally Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynne Ahrens Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton Tickets go on sale soon! A thank you to our sponsors for this event: @BroadwayInToledo
Rehearsal Crash, with the cast of Waterville Playshop's Godspell September 9-12
Come sing about love as Playshop presents Godspell!
Waterville Playshop is set to make a return to live musical theatre this summer! We invite you to come help us make something special by coming to see the new revival version of Godspell, a dramatized story built from parables found in the Book of Matthew. We'll be bringing this wonderful show to life on September 9th - 12th, and we'd love for you to be a part of the incredible experience! A perfect message for our society right now, the story describes for people of any and all faiths Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love. Those ideals come vibrantly to life through storytelling, dancing, and songs of all genres; it literally has something for everybody!
Godspell was the first major musical theatre composed by Stephen Schwartz, the same man who composed Wicked, Pippin, and Children of Eden, among others. This show took the world by storm, leading to a movie and now new revival adaptation. It includes such beloved tunes as “Day by Day,” "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," and "By My Side."
Director Michael Devon Barlos is assisted by Jerri Lee. Joelle Stiles is the music director, and Becky Beebe is the choreographer. Danny Carder plays the role of Jesus, and he leads a stellar cast of musical disciples, ready and eager to tell their story. This is one show you truly don’t want to miss.
Performances are scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 9 through 11, at 8 pm, and Sunday, September 12 at 2:30, at the Maumee Indoor Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at www.watervilleplayshop.org. Adult tickets are $17, and student/senior tickets are $15. They will also be available at the door.
GODSPELL is produced with special permission from Music Theatre International (MTI), New York, NY.
Actors Collaborative Toledo.
Our mission is produce superior quality live theatre in the Greater Toledo area.
Actors Collaborative Toledo is committed to equal opportunities for actors
and encourages and promotes a casting policy without regard to race or ethnicity.
Actors Collaborative Toledo (ACT) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization formed in August 2013 with the staged reading of "Walter Cronkite is Dead" by Joe Calarco at the historic Mansion View Inn. Since that time our company has performed at The Toledo Museum of Art, Trinity Episcopal Church, The Village Players Theatre, The Collingwood Arts Center, The Moxie Live!, Delightful Art with Dee, Pam's Corner, Owens Community College, The Franciscan Center at Lourdes University and The Center for Performing Arts at the University of Toledo.
ACT is a group of local theatre artists dedicated to bringing contemporary theatre to Toledo, with a focus on the importance of new and seldom performed plays, thus educating audiences to the power of live theatre. Through collaborative and fundraising efforts with other nonprofits around town, we are bringing awareness to important social issues. We have formed collaborations with other theatres in the area to promote a sense of community; including The Village Players Theatre, Cutting Edge Theatre Company, The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, Glacity Theatre Collective and Hawk and Handsaw Theatre.
Company members have served as mentors for local students as they prepared for their senior acting projects, as well as participated in summer day camp programs. ACT also has collaborated with students from the Drama Society at Lourdes University. ACT has produced benefits for other charitable organizations including: Music & Arts at Trinity Episcopal Church ("The Testament of Mary"), Episcopal Relief and Development ("Speak Truth to Power"), The Zepf Center ("'night, Mother"), Equality Toledo ("Standing on Ceremony: the Gay Marriage Plays", "Mr. Charles; currently of Palm Beach" and "Gay Shorts"), The Perrysburg Chorale ("The Christians") Jewish Family Services ("The Velocity of Autumn") and the Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls ("Pretty Fire").
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The founding members of ACT are Jeffrey Albright, Barbara Barkan and John DuVall.**
Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company: Our mission is to entertain, educate and empower artists and audiences, thereby enriching the cultural life of Northwest Ohio; to create opportunities for children and adults to develop talents, provide hands-on learning experiences in all aspects of theatre production and management, and ultimately provide quality family entertainment for our valued supporters.
The Toledo Rep's Paul Causman sits down with Stage Door to talk about The Rep's standard of excellence for every show. We ask him about the upcoming season, and of course, his iconic role of Ebeneezer Scrooge, and The Rep's role in the Toledo Community. The mission of the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, founded in 1933, is to educate, entertain and serve Toledo and the surrounding region through live theatre.
If you are interested in everything being worn on stage, Kelly McBane has done it all. Everything from the design of the costume, to the technical application of the outfit, and even the makeup to compliment the costume. Kelly breaks down her life experience doing all things related to costumes in the entertainment industry. As well as, her passion for teaching the next generation of costume designers today.
Today, we sit down with Waterville Playshop’s Shauna Newbold, as she talks about WPS’s passion to make their theater a true family, and community experience. 70 years and still going strong! Waterville Playshop is one of the most established theatre companies in the Greater Toledo Area. Playshop is a member of the Ohio Community Theatre Association.
Today we get to talk to Emma Majewski, one of the leads in this summer's Teen Rep production of All Shook Up. Theatre is back, and you can hear the excitement in her voice, as she describes how much fun, and hard work, the talented cast and crew have put into bringing us LIVE theatre!
Live performances August 5 & 6, 2021
Streaming available August 5-8, 2021
Inspired by and featuring the songs of ELVIS PRESLEY ®
Book by JOE DIPIETRO
Directed by Julie Zatko
Music Directed by Luke D. Rosen
It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
Halfway between a concert and a musical. Performers sing, act and sometimes dance onstage. A style of entertainment that often includes a collection of short performances of music, theater, and dance strung together over the course of the performance. Cabaret acts are usually performed by a group of people, like an acting troupe or dance company, and occur in a small informal environment like a nightclub or small venue.
Issue Box Theatre was formed out of the combination of art and theatre concepts, therapeutic techniques, and a passion for social justice advocacy. For 5 years, IBT has created performances and contributed to community education with the goal of promoting healing and support to marginalized populations within various communities. IBT aims to not just bring awareness, but rather has made it a constant priority to be mindful about ways to bring true change by listening to the needs of those who are marginalized. IBT is committed to using their platform to amplify the voices of those who feel silenced, provide access to resources, and to facilitate an environment that creates pathways for change. In the past IBT has collaborated with individuals recovering from trafficking, those overcoming addiction, individuals with disabilities, a variety of mental health organizations, and LGBTQ+ organizations while also donating proceeds of shows and projects to improve resources to marginalized groups.
Stephanie Dennehy visits Stage Door, to talk about Cutting Edge Theatre bringing Professional equity theater to Greater Toledo Area. Provoking theatre that creates an intimate experience that expands the minds and hearts of both theatregoers and artists. CETC will also offer engaging, personal, and intense classes to help train local talent for the transition into professional theatre.
Stephanie Dennehy visits Stage Door, to talk about Cutting Edge Theatre Company's goal to bring the highest level of non-equity semi-professional theatre to the Greater Toledo Area. We will encourage and educate the community into seeing new visual art through plays and musicals. With thought provoking theatre we will create an intimate experience that expands the minds and hearts of both theatregoers and artists. CETC will also offer engaging, personal, and intense classes to help train local talent for the transition into professional theatre.