SCERA Spotlight Podcast

Episode 17- Shawn and DeLayne- Again! (July 5, 2017)

July 06, 2017 19:25 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MB

Today we give you Part 2 of our interview with Seussical the Musical director Shawn Mortensen and musical director DeLayne Dayton! Note: This is our experimental first enhanced episode! Check your iTunes player or podcast player for new images that (hopefully) appear during playback. Guests: Shawn Mortensen, DeLayne Dayton Host: Quin Swallow (with his dog Mia) On left: Guest host Mia. On the right: God Bless America ... and this cake made by the theatrically and culinarily t...

Episode 16- DeLayne and Shawn, On the Lawn

June 30, 2017 20:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

It's a CRAZY-FUN episode today ... We're back on the SCERA Shell lawn talking with Seussical the Muslcal direcctor Shawn Mortensen and musical director DeLayne Dayton! These two love SCERA, and SCERA loves them back. Hear about their backgrounds in theater (and other things), learn about their work with Seussical, and hear for yourselves why working with either of them on a show is the treat of a lifetime. Guests: Shawn Mortensen and DeLayne Dayton Hosts: Rachael Gibson, Chance Richter, ...

Episode 15- The Hairspray Runs Out

June 23, 2017 19:45 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

In the final week of the run of Hairspray at the SCERA Shell, we bring you the last of our interviews with the cast, including ensemble performers, and the actors who play Velma Von Tussle, Link Larkin, and Corny Collins. Guests: Leslee Preator Keckley, Kristian Huff, Jaxson Dayton, and the Hairspray ensemble cast Hosts: Rachael Gibson, Chance Richter, Quin Swallow Photography courtesy of Rachael Gibson / SCERA

Episode 14- More Hairspray!

June 16, 2017 21:15 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Hairspray has begun its run at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre. You've already heard from the creative team ... Now we start meeting the cast! Today, you'll meet the energetic young performers who play Tracy Turnblad, Penny Pingleton, Amber Von Tussle and Seaweed Stubbs. Plus, Audition Coach Kelsey will give us a few more tips for a successful music audition! Guests: Chelsea Lindsay, Tearza Foyston, Sasha Sloan and Michael Thomas Hosts: Chance Richter, Kelsey Mariner, Jake Thompson and Q...

Episode 13- Hairspray Opens! (June 9, 2017)

June 09, 2017 22:25 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

It's opening day for Hairspray at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, and we'll have a couple weeks of Hairspray for you on our next couple of episodes! Today, meet the insanely talented choreographer and music director Tiffany Winkel Nutter, who talks about why Hairspray is such a unique, challenging and vibrant show. And the amazing Edna Turnblad herself took some break time to talk to her fans!

Episode 12- Hairspray Ahead

June 02, 2017 21:15 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

With just over a week to go until Hairspray opens at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, on this episode we introduce you to Andy and Jan Hunsaker. Andy plays Edna and Jan is directing the production. Learn about their backgrounds and about what's ahead for this production. Also, we'll get family theater tips from Rachael, a mom who knows how preparation can make or break a theater experience if you have kids, particularly ones with special needs. Guests: Andy and Jan Hunsaker Hosts: Rach...

Episode 11- Summer at SCERA Park

May 26, 2017 23:15 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

On today's episode, we'll take you to the wonderful SCERA Park, where we have a whole season of summer fun planned for the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre. We'll talk about why the Shell and the park is such a magical, wonderful place. We'll also meet Granite Ogborn, one of our great custodians who keeps SCERA looking its best. Guests: Granite Ogborn Hosts: Jake Thompson, Kelsey Mariner, Quin Swallow

Episode 10- Stage Moms (May 12, 2017)

May 13, 2017 03:30 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

The hidden secret of successful theater is moms. That's right ... They give their support, applause, free rides to auditions and rehearsals ... And sometimes they join their kids on stage, like this week's guest Celesta Rimington ... mother of our other guest, Maxwell Rimington! This week they tell us about their musical family, their time together in Mary Poppins not long ago at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, and Maxwell tells us just what he thinks of his mom. Such a good boy. Happy Mo...

Episode 9- Stage Love

May 05, 2017 18:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

On the SCERA stage, love is usually in the script. But sometimes, it just happens, and it spills out into real life! This week, somebody's getting married! We'll talk to a couple of SCERA couples, and play a couple quiz game about ... theater couples! Plus, Kelsey will talk about how to practice and prepare for your next singing audition ... that is, if practice and preparation are something you do, ha ha. Hosts: Chance Richter, Drey Means, Kelsey Mariner, Jake Thompson, and Quin Swallow ...

Episode 8- Volunteers and Stage Favorites

April 28, 2017 20:35 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Today, the podcast crew talks about their favorite performances from the past year, at SCERA and other community and school theaters! Also, we'll talk with Linda Campbell, SCERA House Manager, about SCERA's Volunteer program. Episode hosts: Quin Swallow, Rachael Gibson, Chance Richter, Kelsey Mariner, Jake Thompson Guests: Linda Campbell, SCERA House Manager

Episode 7- Beauty and the Spoilers (April 21, 2017)

April 21, 2017 21:45 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Now that Disney's Beauty and the Beast (live action / 2017 version) has been out for several weeks, we feel freely to talk about it. ALL of it. And so we do. Today's short episode features our favorite things about the film. And yeah, we hit a lot of spoilers, so skip to the middle of the track if you want to avoid spoilers for now. Also, in Ask Kelsey, we'll find out how Kelsey recommends you address tough audition accompaniment questions, like- What do you do when you and the pianist get...

Episode 6- My Fair Lady Opens at SCERA (April 14, 2017)

April 14, 2017 17:35 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

On today's episode: We've gone to a WEEKLY schedule! Look for a new episode each and every Friday afternoon! Meet the cast of SCERA's production of My Fair Lady, including Mindy Smoot Robbins and Marvin Payne, and be a fly on the wall during a rehearsal! We have a new segment series for you today: Kelsey's Audition Advice! We'll start with Kelsey explaining how to choose the right song for your next audition, and how to pick a repertoire of staples. Episode guests: Mindy Smoot Robbi...

Episode 5- Acting Up is Awesome! (April 7, 2017)

April 14, 2017 17:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

On today's program: Meet ... some of SCERA's Acting Up students. They'll tell you what it's been like coming up through the program, talk about their recent trip to California, and discuss what theater means to them. Next week: My Fair Lady opens! Meet the cast! That's right ... we're going weekly! Look for a new episode each Friday starting today! This week's guests: Austin Bigelow, Kimberly Stevenson, Zac Thorn, Grace Garner and Hannah Biesinger of Acting Up! This week's hosts: Rac...

Episode 4: SCERA's Evening of Stars (March 24, 2017)

March 24, 2017 22:58 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

On this episode, go with us to SCERA's Evening of Stars, and meet this year's SCERA Star Awards winners. We'll show you why this evening is so very significant to us, and we'll talk about why the arts need our support, and what this does for the community. Hosts: Quin Swallow, Rachael Gibson, Chance Richter, Kelsey Mariner and Jake Thompson Guests: SCERA's 2017 Star Awards Winners Alex Boyé, Sara Lee Gibb, Christopher Clark, Mark Philbrick, Marden Pond, BYU Cougarettes (Jodi Maxfield, D...

Episode 3: SCERA Youth Theatre is OK! (March 10, 2017)

March 10, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

As SCERA Youth Theatre's Acting Up players prepare for their production of Oklahoma!, we'll meet their director Kathryn Little, and her assistant and choreographer Brodee Ripple. We also welcome two hilarious new hosts, Kelsey Mariner and Jake Thompson ... And we talk about our wish list of stories that would make great new plays or musicals! Hosts: Quin Swallow, Rachael Gibson, Chance Richter, Kelsey Mariner and Jake Thompson (Drey has this episode off for his birthday.) Guests: Kathry...

Episode 2- Movies, Musicals and Mormons (Feb. 24, 2017)

February 24, 2017 18:54 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

In this episode, we preview this year's LDS Film Festival (March 1-4 at the SCERA Center for the Arts) with founder and president Christian Vuissa. We also discuss news from the film and stage world: The Lion King is getting a live action remake for film, and Newsies fans get to enjoy the stage version on screen. Good ideas? We'll tell you what we think ... And what do you think? Listener Mail lets you talk back! Links LDS Film Festival

Episode 1- Alice in Wonderland (Feb. 16, 2017)

February 17, 2017 16:53 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

This episode features an interview with Chase Ramsey and David Paul Smith, the creators of Alice in Wonderland, SCERA's new musical play for young audiences. They are joined by Kelly Coombs, who plays Alice in the show. Also, we'll discuss the recently announced musical lineup for the 2017 SCERA Shell season. Hosts: Quin Swallow, Rachael Gibson, Drey Means and Chance Richter Episode Notes Alice in Wonderland event page at SCERA.org Reach us at [email protected]

Introductory Episode

February 16, 2017 21:50 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

The SCERA Spotlight podcast is a closer look at the people and events of the SCERA Center for the Arts, and the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theater, in Orem, Utah. On this introductory episode, you'll meet the hosts, and find-out what's ahead on this bi-weekly podcast from SCERA. Hosts: Quin Swallow, Rachael Gibson, Drey Means and Chance Richter Program Outline Introduction Meet the Hosts How to access SCERA spotlight online and with a podcast player ("podcatcher") Reach us at podcast@sc...