SCERA Spotlight Podcast
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSCERA Spotlight introduces you to the people and the events of the SCERA Center for the Arts and the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, with news, interviews, discussions, fun and games.
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Episodes
Episode 66- The Star Awards 2022 Part 1
April 08, 2022 21:10 - 18 minutes - 18.4 MBIt's so good to be back ... With another podcast episode, AND another recognition of standouts in the community who keep the arts moving forward. On this episode, we talk to Tara Eyre of the World Folkfest, Sheryl Dowling of The Dance Club, and Jeanette Bennett of Utah Valley Magazine! Hosts: Quin Swallow and Rachael Gibson Photos: Rachael's artistic photography overlooking the dinner from the SCERA balcony Rachael Gibson and Quin Swallow at the podcast booth, with photobomb by cr...
Episode 64: Spamalot, and Remembering David Whitlock
April 10, 2021 00:14 - 34 minutes - 33.6 MBSpamalot opens this weekend at the SCERA Center for the Arts, and organizing that circus is Michael Carrasco, director of Newsies and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, also at SCERA. Michael is the podcast guest this week, and tells why this show is so outlandish and perfect. We also take some time this episode to talk about the remarkable David Whitlock, former artistic director at SCERA, who passed away earlier this year. Guest: Michael Carrasco, Director, Spamalot Hosts: Quin Swallo...
Episode 63- The Legendary Jerry Elison Part 2
November 29, 2020 21:05 - 22 minutes - 42 MBIn part two of our focus on SCERA legend Jerry Elison, you'll learn more of what Jerry was like in his personal and family life - most delightfully his sense of humor ad the joy he found in simple things. Bonus treat: Listen at the end to hear Jerry tell a hilarious story in his own words. Guests: Adam Robertson, Lesa Pulham, April Berlin, and Chase Elison Hosts: Quin Swallow and Rachael Gibson Enjoy these favorite photos of Jerry!
Episode 62- The Legendary Jerry Elison Part 1
September 25, 2020 19:47 - 22 minutes - 21.7 MBJerry Elison was supposed to be around forever. That was the plan every time one of his shows closed and his casts and friends looked ahead to what he would do next. When he passed away in December 2019, it hardly seemed real. Even though we miss Jerry, his impact on the arts in our community and in the lives of people was VERY real. This is Part 1 of 2 on the magic and love brought to our neighborhood by The Legendary Jerry Elison. Hosts: Quin Swallow and Rachael Gibson Guests: Adam...
Episode 61- The 2020 Star Awards Part II
July 17, 2020 23:53 - 41 minutes - 39.8 MBIn Part 2 of our episodes on this year's Star Awards, meet: Brodee Ripple and SCERA's Acting Up cast Choreographer Jason Celaya Photographer Willie Holdman One Voice Children's Choir director Masa Fukuda and his wife, Alyssa 2020 Star Award winner and Utah governor Gary Herbert Guests: Brodee Ripple, Jason Celaya, Willie Holdman, Masa and Alyssa Fukuda, Governor Gary Herbert Hosts: Quin Swallow and Rachael Gibson Evening of Stars guests walked into a theater ... and into a jung...
Episode 60: The Star Awards 2020 Part 1
May 29, 2020 23:26 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThe timing was SO close to disastrous ... but just a week before a global pandemic shut-down the SCERA Center along with other arts facilities everywhere, we were able to honor eight individuals and groups whose contributions to the arts are stellar in every way. Featured on this episode: dōTERRA (Friend of the Arts), The Utah Cultural Alliance (Advocate of the Arts), Jan and Andrew Hunsaker (Theatre), and T.C. Christensen (Lifetime Achievement). Guests: McKay Brown, Crystal Young-Otter...
Episode 59: The Ladies Upstairs Part II
January 18, 2020 01:01 - 27 minutes - 26.5 MBWe can't get enough of April and Lesa, so here is more of our conversation with two talented and dedicated women who really demonstrate what SCERA is all about. Here more great stories, and learn why there is no place like SCERA in the community. PLUS: Listen at the beginning of the episode for information on our special episode on The Legendary Jerry Elison, and how you can contribute! (To leave your own message about Jerry for inclusion in our next episode, call (385) 429-2787, or join...
Episode 58: Lesa and April, the Ladies Upstairs
January 11, 2020 03:35 - 35 minutes - 29.2 MBNo one knows SCERA better than Lesa Pulham and April Berlin. You may never see them on a stage, and not too often in the lobby, but they are here, working their magic in our corporate office, making sure all the pieces of SCERA fit neatly into place. On this episode (the first of two), April and Lesa talk about: The building, and its 80 years of history Meeting famous SCERA visitors, including Charlton Heston, Debbie Reynolds, and artist Arnold Friberg The groundbreaking and constructi...
Episode 57: Junie B. Jones, All Grown-Up
October 28, 2019 17:16 - 31 minutes - 26.1 MBWhen Brittney Wallace is performing as Junie B. Jones, it's easy to accept that she's really starting her first-grade year in elementary school. Truth is, Brittney knows all about adulting, at home and on the stage. On this episode, we have a very casual conversation with Brittney about Junie B., theater, SCERA, marriage and kids- and how it all somehow fits together! Guest: Brittney Wallace Hosts: Rachael Gibson and Quin Swallow Brittney Wallace as Junie B. Jones
Episode 56- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Podcast (Sept. 27, 2019)
September 27, 2019 23:13 - 40 minutes - 38.8 MBJoseph is a local favorite, and it isn't hard to see why: A large cast, great songs with amazing variety for a single show, a healthy dose of humor, and of course ... a great message. This episode features a conversation with stage manager Ellie Powell and cast member Brynn Hartley who explain what a singular show this is, and why all the effort is worth it. But first, we want you to meet two SCERA guests who brought incredible street dancing skills with them from Europe to Utah. Meet Th...
Episode 55- Beauty and the Cast
August 17, 2019 00:11 - 19 minutes - 38.1 MBWhen you are in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, you really need to 'Consider yourself part of the furniture!' to borrow a lyric from another great musical. Kyle Baugh and Caroline Glissmeyer have done just that, playing a clock (Cogsworth) and a chandelier ... just two in an enormous cast of furnishings and townspeople, heroes and villains. And we squeezed-in an interview with Paige Ford, a member of the crew. It's a fun episode to enjoy, even with some technical hiccups. Watch the intervi...
Episode 54- Peter Pan the Musical
July 12, 2019 23:00 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBFans love The Pan ... So much that he's coming BACK to the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre for Peter Pan: The Musical. We headed back out to the top of the SCERA Shell hill to chat with the lead cast members of the show! Watch the recording of this podcast episode ... from the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre ... on YouTube Guests: Kevin Bigler (Peter Pan), Ella Child (Wendy), Cameron Ward (John), Rome Stewart (Michael), and Nathaniel Noyes (Captain Hook) Hosts: Rachael Gibson and Quin Swallow
Episode 53- Newsies Seize the SCERA
June 14, 2019 22:17 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBIt's been a long wait: Fans of Disney's Newsies, The Musical, or 'Fansies' as they are often called, have grown-up with the show in one form or another for nearly three decades. But it wasn't until this year that Utah Valley fansies could see the show, licensed and legal, in their own hometown stages. This week, Newsies will welcome thousands to the SCERA Shell as the first musical of the season. On today's episode, we are on-site, at the Shell, and talking to several members of the cast a...
Episode 52: The Star Awards 2019, Part II
May 31, 2019 21:01 - 27 minutes - 39.3 MBIn part two of our two-part special on this year's Star Awards winners, we meet these talented and generous contributors to the arts: Chef Todd Leonard of Utah Valley Culinary Arts Jonah Riggs, SCERA Volunteer Agnes Broberg, Dramatic arts educator Joseph Brickey, Visual artist Barb Smith, Journalist and emcee for the 2019 Star Awards Chelsie Hightower, 2019 Star Award Winner Hosts: Rachael Gibson and Quin Swallow Volunteer Jonah Riggs, keeping busy Agnes Broberg Barb...
Episode 51- Aida at the SCERA
May 04, 2019 18:31 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBJalyn Macedone, Beatriz Melo and Tyson Wright have a lot of awkward love triangle interactions onstage during Disney's Aida, but there is nothing awkward about them or their performing skils. Quin got to interview the talented trio to learn about their backgrounds and the show ... and quiz them on how well they know each other! New today: We have a VIDEO of today's podcast! View it here: Watch the video version on YouTube!
Episode 50- The Star Awards 2019 Part 1
May 04, 2019 18:30 - 29 minutes - 41.4 MBThis year's Star Awards were outstanding ... So outstanding we had a hard time trying to cram all of our honorees into one episode. So we stopped trying! In this episode, learn more about the Evening of Stars Gala itself, and meet four of our honorees. We'll catch-up with the rest on a future upcoming episode! Episode 51 with the cast of Disney's Aida is being released WITH this episode on May 4! Hosts: Quin Swallow, Rachael Gibson Guests: Carly Condie, Miss Utah Organization Do...
Episode 49- The SCERA Scene Shop (March 22, 2019)
March 22, 2019 23:27 - 35 minutes - 34.6 MBOn this episode, we take you to SCERA's Scene Shop ... and it's a wonder to behold. Okay, it looks a little like a garage, but a very large and unusual one. We'll show you set pieces, props ... and, at the end, see if you can look at set models and guess the name of the show! Hosts: Rachael Gibson and Quin Swallow Guest: Garrett Smitt, Scene Shop Manager Below are a few photos from our tour. To view all the photos accompanying this episode while listening to the audio: Play the po...
Episode 48- The Best SCERA Christmas Pageant Ever!
December 31, 2018 20:58 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBWe have more brilliant artists for you to meet: Michael Carrasco has talent for acting, leadership for directing, and patience and nerves of steel for working with dozens of children! He brought his bag of tricks to SCERA's The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Musical, this year's holiday show. On this podcast, we talk with Michael about his love for theater, and how his stage experiences have shaped his life. We'll also talk with Pageant's "Alice," Stella Parry, who very nearly steals the ...
Episode 47: The SCERA Costume Shop (December 7, 2018)
December 07, 2018 23:57 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe work of cosumers is so under-appreciated ... They toil for hours, custom-fitting extra-specialized clothing for performers that are going to put their clothing through a serious workout. They rush to meet deadlines, please everyone ... and suffer the occasional needle sticks, burns and glitter accident for their efforts. It's time you meet the magicians whose talent and dedication make it possible for you to see a colorful display of fantasy fashion in live SCERA performances year-rou...
Episode 46- She's a Wiz! (October 5, 2018)
October 05, 2018 23:12 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIt's the final weekend the Wizard is in town: Two performances remain for The Wizard of Oz at the SCERA Center. For the cast and crew of Wizard, their experience was largely shaped by the vision and energy of their director, DeLayne Bluth Dayton. It would take a lifetime to get to truly know her, but we'll give you a few minutes with her on this episode, and it will be a treat and an inspiration. Cover photo: DeLayne Bluth Dayton sneaks into a performance, surprising her cast and a few ...
Episode 45- Bye Bye, Bye Bye Birdie!
August 16, 2018 23:47 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWe are SO excited for the great stuff coming at the end of The SCERA Shell's season ... and SO sad it's almost over! We'll review the great events you can still catch before we button-up for the winter, and ... If you spend even a minute with Becca Boberg, you will see why she is the perfect Kim McAfee in Bye Bye, Birdie! and also why she is a perfect addition to SCERA cast and staff. She's a born performer, but also a natural teacher whose enthusiasm for fun and showmanship is obvious fiv...
Episode 44- Independence Day 2018 at SCERA
July 03, 2018 18:59 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBWe meet two of the cast members of Cries of Freedom, a locally-written and produced patriotic musical that celebrates the idea of freedom in the infancy of the United States, and throughout the world. We also talk about many of the activities you can find at and around SCERA this week! Guests: Spencer Baldwin and Presten Stevens Spencer Baldwin Presten Stevens Cries of Freedom runs July 2-3 at 1, 4 and 7 p.m., and July 4 at 1 and 4 p.m. Visit criesoffreedom.com for more information...
Episode 43- Oh My Heck, Here Comes Shrek!
June 08, 2018 22:53 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIt's opening weekend for Shrek The Musical! We've been eagerly awaiting Shrek and Fiona's return to SCERA for the last few years, and the wait is over! We'll introduce you to Josh Needles (Donkey), James Marden (Pinocchio) and Preston Harmon (Peter Pan), and find out how they found themselves at auditions, how they beat the heat, and 'What makes them special...' We also want you to meet Melanie Holdaway, our master of popcorn, churros, nachos and hot dogs. She takes great care of our guest...
Episode 42- The Sweet Sounds of Sister Act
May 03, 2018 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOn the last week of Sister Act, The Musical at the SCERA Center, we share with you a few conversations from the talented people behind the show: Cast members Becca Rose (Deloris Van Cartier), Cristina Bean and Deborah Bowman (Ensemble), and DeLayne Dayton (Music Director). Don't miss this fun episode, or this heavenly show! Guests: Becca Rose, Cristina Bean, Deborah Bowman and DeLayne Dayton Host: Quin Swallow Photography: Rachael Gibson and Quin Swallow Pictured, after a performance...
Episode 41 The 2018 SCERA Star Awards (April 12, 2018)
April 12, 2018 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWe're BACK! After a bit of a break, we have a new episode for you this weekend, with the talented and generous SCERA Star Awards winners, including Lindsey Stirling and Ryan Shupe! We are thrilled that you get to 'meet' them! Here they are: Bonnie Busco (Cries of Freedom), Volunteer Brent and Mary Kelly (Heber Valley Western Music & Cowboy Poetry), Advocate of the Arts James & Andrea Clarke, Friends of the Arts Jessica Salazar and The Utah Hispanic Dance Alliance, Dance Bill and M...
Episode 40.27 Marvelous Martha Glissmeyer
March 03, 2018 00:36 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBMartha Glissmeyer, wife, mother, SCERA performer and musical director, and a legend of the arts in our community, passed away on February 2. On and off the stage, she changed the lives of hundreds of people, through her talent, love, and joy. We had to take some time to remember our amazing friend, Martha. Today's episode is an informal chat as we talk about what we love ... and what we'll miss ... about this magnificent lady of the stage and community. Guests: Jerry Elison, Cristina Bea...
Episode 39- Utah Dance Film Festival 2018 (Feb 22, 2018)
February 23, 2018 00:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBToday is a rather interesting day ... This is a recording we made one year ago, during the Utah Dance Film Festival. We meet Katie Bruce Sorensen with the Utah Dance Film Festival, taking place at the SCERA Center for the Arts February 23 and 24. Even if dance is already a part of your life, you may be new to this event and the work that is being exhibited here. Guest: Katie Bruce Sorensen Link: The Utah Dance Film Festival Program note: You have heard us mention we will be talking...
Episode 38- Right on Cue with Jeremy Showgren
February 08, 2018 19:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBFIELD TRIP!!!! We get to visit Right On Cue Services and meet Jeremy Showgren, stage director of many SCERA shows, and behind-the-curtain musical wizard. What exactly does he do? We can't possibly tell you here ... You'll have to listen to the podcast! Also, we have LOTS of news, including summer plans for the Shell. Finally, and most sadly and importantly, we would very much like to collect from you your memories of the remarkable Martha Glissmeyer, another amazingly talented SCERA frie...
Episode 37- Christmas at SCERA
December 15, 2017 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBToday's super-short episode has a quick run-down of the news, including films and concerts: Star Wars- The Last Jedi, Mark Masri, and A Crescent Christmas. We also have our final interview with cast members from Miracle on 34th Street. And Quin explains why SCERA means so much to him, and to his family. Music clips: The Crescent Super Band See them perform at SCERA December 22-23: Information about A Crescent Christmas Guests: Emille Moffitt and Jaron Young, of Miracle on 34th Street ...
Episode 36- Mark Masri is Coming to Town
December 08, 2017 03:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAt SCERA, we love Mark Masri so much, we're having him back! Masri's stunning voice will be entertaining SCERA audiences for two nights next week, and we are thrilled to have him! Today, get a sample of his singing and learn why this night is going to be so special. Also, we talk to more folks from the Miracle on 34th Street cast, and we'll talk about Disney/Pixar's Coco, playing at the SCERA Center for one more week! Hosts: Rachael Gibson and Quin Swallow
Episode 35- Miracle on State Street (Nov. 30, 2017)
November 30, 2017 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWe do Christmas in a big way at SCERA: The decorations are up, the lights are lit, and our holiday show opens this week! On this week's podcast, meet TJ Thomas and Dawn Douglas ... two performers from the cast of Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical! Guests: Dawn Douglas and TJ Thomas, from the cast of Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical Hosts: Rachael Gibson and Quin Swallow
Episode 34- One Voice, Many McGees
November 17, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe One Voice Children's Choir has over 100 members. On this episode, we offer you a close-up of three of them: Haven, Cairo and Avery McGee, together with their parents Linda and Bill. The McGees have been a 'part of the scenery' here at SCERA for five years, appearing in My Son Pinnochio, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and in SCERA's Acting Up group. We'll talk a bit about that, but we'll talk mostly of their life-changing experiences with the One Voice Children's Choir. Web Site: The One Voice Ch...
Episode 33- The Casting Puzzle, Part 2 (November 9, 2017)
November 10, 2017 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBToday, we talk more about casting, from the would-be cast member's point-of view. In another edition of "Ask Kelsey," Kelsey Thompson shares some great wisdom on how to have a fun and successful callback audition, including some tips on how to succeed at your singing, dancing and cold reads. We also get real today, and talk about what happens when you don't get cast, because though it happens to everyone, it can be a very disappointing and lonely experience. We've been there, but it's par...
Episode 32- The Casting Puzzle, Part 1 (Nov. 2, 2017)
November 03, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIt's often the most challenging aspect of putting-together a show, for creative team and cast alike: Casting. How does it work? What is the experience like for the creative team? How can wanna-be cast members make the best impression on a director, and increase their chances of being cast? What is the process like from the inside? In part one of our two-part series on casting, I was tutored and educated by the amazing Shawn Mortensen, Production & Programs Manager at SCERA. He has direct...
Episode 31- SCERA Scary Stuff (October 31, 2017)
October 31, 2017 17:29 - 42 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week, we give you a special Halloween episode, with a creepy play-at-home quiz, a guest review of our fall show "Captain Louie" by a four-year-old, some recommendations for theater-themed Halloween entertainment, and our best answer to the question, "Is the theater haunted?" To play today's quiz on your own, go to: http://join.quizizz.com and enter code 117208! Hosts: Rachael Gibson, Kelly Cook, Kelsey and Jake Thompson Guest game hosts: Bryan and Shaylia Johnson, and their son L...
Fall Break Announcement (October 19, 2017)
October 19, 2017 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBHey, SCERA Friends! We're taking a short break to enjoy a lovely Fall Break. However, this week's update will tell you what's ahead on the SCERA Spotlight podcast!
October Announcements!
October 13, 2017 01:08 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBWe don't have a full episode for you today, but we do have a bit of news and a sneak peek at what's around the corner on SCERA Spotlight! We have a phone number now! You can call it at any time to leave us a voice message, and even contribute to the podcast! To leave your comments, suggestions, and great stories about your experiences at SCERA and in the arts, dial (385) 429-2787 or (385) 429-ARTS and tell us what's on your mind! We'll be back with a full episode next week!
Episode 30- Fall Film Preview (October 5, 2017)
October 06, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBIt's fall ... The evenings are getting darker and colder ... PERFECT for coming indoors for a bit and catching a movie. In this week's fall movie preview, we'll take a look at films for kids, teens and families (and all of us, really) that are due to be released this fall ... some of which will be screened at the SCERA Center for the Arts! The list of subjects this fall super heroes, super kids, super dogs, a bull, and dead people that aren't scary. Also, Rachael will teach you about stage...
Episode 29- The Shortest Episode Yet (September 29, 2017)
September 29, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBHey, we've had a wild week, so this week's installment is shorter than most. Today, we start two new weekly segments: Rachael gives some theatrical vocabulary, knowledge and mind-blowing factoids in "Did You Know?" Quin takes us back through SCERA's story in "60-Second SCERA History." Guest: Garrett Smit Hosts: Rachael Gibson and Quin Swallow
Episode 28- Life-Changing Theater (September 22, 2017)
September 21, 2017 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBPeople often talk about how theater is their life, but few people can say that theater carved a new path in their lives as Tanner Hutchens. Visiting NYC and watching the rowdy, profane Broadway Musical The Book of Mormon on a whim, one thing led to another and before long, Tanner found himself becoming a Mormon himself ... and a missionary! This week, Tanner shares his story, and his insights about theater and faith. Find more about Tanner's story and catch up with him on a regular basis...
Episode 27- Theater is Alive! (September 14, 2017)
September 14, 2017 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOn opening week of Noises Off!, we admit that performers sometimes fall short of perfection. It can lead to panic and humiliation when something goes wrong ... but it can make for a hilarious story later on! On this episode, we confess our onstage flaws, hiccups and near-disasters! And we do it with the help of two hilarious performers and SCERA favorites, Brodee Ripple and McKelle Shaw! Plus, on the serious side, McKelle and Brodee share some of their wise-beyond-their-years insights abou...
Episode 26- The Cast of Noises Off! (Sept. 7, 2017)
September 07, 2017 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBThe pressure is on the cast of Noises Off! to pull-off a performance filled with chaos, physical comedy, and actors so funny they may just have a hard time keeping a straight face. But YOU don't have to, if you're in the audience ... You're more than welcome to laugh your head off. On today's podcast, hear what the craziness is about as we talk to the cast of Noises Off! about scripted insanity on-stage. Guests: Chase Ramsey (director), David Smith, Brittni Bills Smith, Shawn Mortensen, ...
Episode 25- Villain Turns Hero Part 2 (Aug. 31, 2017)
August 31, 2017 23:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBLast week, you heard Allison Books (Ursula the Sea Witch) and Shawn Mortensen (Director, The Little Mermaid) talk about how they learned of Lily, a girl with a serious heart condition and a thing for Disney characters with purple skin like her own, namely Ursula from The Little Mermaid ... and how the cast of last year's Mermaid production arranged to bring Lily and her mother to Utah to meet her 'evil' idol. This week, Allison and Shawn talk about Lily's visit to Utah, and meeting ... fac...
Episode 24: Villain Turns Hero, Part 1 (August 25, 2017)
August 25, 2017 23:10 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIf you think theater is simply for entertainment, we have a story that will change your mind. One year afterwards, we talk about a summer that SCERA will never forget ... the one where Urusula the Sea Witch's heart was melted by Lily, a new friend from Pennsylvania who traveled to Utah with her mother just to meet her hero from Disney's The Little Mermaid. It was an incredible experience and we invited Shawn Mortensen (Director, The Little Mermaid) and Allison Books (Ursula) to recount wha...
Episode 23- Scotland the Brave
August 18, 2017 23:25 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWe've fallen in love with Scotland this summer, and we want to show you why. On the final weekend of Brigadoon at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, we talk to director Jerry Elison, stage manager Julie Bonifay, and actors Vince Abbott and Caroline Glissmeyer. We also spent some time with SCERA performer Erika Bestor, who tells us why SCERA is such a special place to her and her family, why Jerry Elison is like another grandpa, and how the arts can be a perfect fit for someone with tough physi...
Episode 22- Good Guy - Bad Guy Garrett Smit
August 11, 2017 20:35 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBGarrett Smit is a jerk ... but only on stage. Between the foreman in Les Mis, the dad in Footloose, and George Banks in Mary Poppins, Garrett has had a lot of experience playing the grumpy curmudgeon. Thankfully, Garrett is far nicer and approachable in real life, though he admits he could easily relate to Mr. Banks in many ways. This week we'll share part of our conversation with Garrett, and you'll easily see why we like him so much. Also, we can't Ask Kelsey this week ... she's in Europ...
Episode 21- Behind the Scenes Brains of Brigadoon (Aug. 4,2017)
August 04, 2017 23:25 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBCrysta Powell is a veteran stage manager at SCERA ... and she's done some interesting work in New York, too! Christopher Gallacher is a talented singer, dancer and now choreographer! Together, they are two of the brilliant minds behind SCERA's production of Brigadoon, opening this week at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre! On this episode, we'll talk with them both! Guests: Crysta Powell and Christopher Gallacher Host: Quin Swallow
Episode 20: Meet the Hixsons! (July 21, 2017)
July 19, 2017 21:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBWhat a great time we had this week meeting the Hixson Family- Parents Amy and Dan, and their family Zach, Sammy, McKenna, Izzy, Cole and Cade! They've quite at home on the SCERA Stage, and you'll see them (most of them, anyway) in Seussica the Musical. Find-out what makes this family tick, and how they manage busy lives on and off the stage. SCERA loves these guys ... you will too! Note: This episode is being released two days early. Our next episode will be released on Friday July 28. G...
Episode 19- The Cast of Seussical (July 14, 2017)
July 17, 2017 03:30 - 32 minutes - 41.6 MBThis week's episode was delayed a bit, thanks to some technical trouble ... But we're back on track! This week, we'll introduce you to more members of the Seussical the Musical cast, including Reed Hahne and Kelly Cook, and one of our SCERA managers, Megan Johnson. Plus, did you see the incredible National Treasures exhibit at the SCERA Center on July 1-4? If not, we'll take you back in time ... WAY back in time ... to see some of the fascinating artifacts that made their way to SCERA from...
Episode 18- Dr. Seuss is Coming to Town! (July 7, 2017)
July 07, 2017 23:10 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBKendall Bowman has been our 'sound guy' for a stellar run, but we're losing him! Before he gets too far, we wanted you to meet Kendall to hear about his great work and some funny stories. He did not disappoint. We've also been talking with some of the cast of Seussical the Musical ... And today we start with Seth Sherman, who plays JoJo! ENHANCED PODCAST NOTE: This episode is enhanced, and will display various images at certain times in during playback in some podcast and audio players. ...