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Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS3E10: David Moreland: Making Magic with The Great and Powerful Dave!Magic meets Theatre in this episode as Amy and Aaron give a sneak peek into the upcoming The Great and Powerful Dave! magic show and masterclass with the incomparable David Moreland. He's a TV and film actor, children's magician, and former BTE Ensemble member. David shares stories from his journey blending acting and illusion. Discover how David’s early days in Bloomsburg shaped his career, the serendipitous moment that launched his life in magic, and the joys (and perils) of performing for young audiences. Whether you’re a theatre lover, a magic enthusiast, or just curious about the c...2025-06-0132 min
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS3E9: Summer Theatre School: The Class Rundown!Ensemble Members Amy Rene Byrne and Abigail Leffler unpack all the wonderful Summer Theatre School offerings this summer! From Film Acting to Gore Galore-- there's something for every kid ages 3+! Register for summer classes online at www.bte.orgRecorded and Edited by: Amy Rene ByrneOriginal Music by: Aaron WhiteTranscripts of all Season 2 and 3 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.orgEnsemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.2025-05-0130 minBloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS3E8: The Little Prince: Wonder and Whimsy Await!Resident Artists Amy Rene Byrne and Aaron White chat with fellow Ensemble members Sarah Elizabeth Yorke and Jen Lippert about the upcoming production of The Little Prince. Discover how each member is bringing this whimsical play to life—from directing to costume design to playing key characters. They dive into their personal connections to the story and what it is like working with the three community youths playing the Little Prince while exploring the themes of childhood, connection, and imagination. Join the conversation and get a sneak peek into this heartwarming and thought-provoking theatrical journey.The Little Pr...2025-04-0138 minBloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS3E5: Misery: Horror from Page to StageResident Artists Amy Rene Byrne and Aaron White discuss their roles in the upcoming production of Stephen King's Misery. Joined by director Nora Gair, they explore the differences between the book, play, and movie, delve into the complexities of the characters, and reveal fascinating behind-the-scenes details. The episode's supporter spotlight features an interview with long-time BTE supporter Carol Tevis, who shares her excitement for the show and reflects on her experiences with the theatre. 17:54 Supporter Spotlight: Carol Tevis25:06 Back to our regularly scheduled episodeRecorded and Edited by: Amy Rene Byrne*2025-01-0134 min
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS3E3 - It's the Holiday Season: A Christmas Carol and Treefest!Resident Artists and Ensemble Members, Aaron White and Amy Rene Byrne unwrap what the Ensemble is preparing for the holiday season, chat about devising BTE's three-clown A Christmas Carol, discuss the joys and pressures of adapting the company's 20th adaptation of Dickens classic tale, and revel in the Christmas traditions of Pennsylvania's only town.Supporter Spotlight: Cindy Schultz and TreeFestRecorded and Edited by: Aaron WhiteOriginal Music by: Aaron WhiteTranscripts of all Season 2 and 3 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current...2024-11-0134 minBloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS3E2: October PlayTastings: Four Edgy New PlaysResident Artists Aaron White, Kimie Muroya, and Amy Rene Byrne chat about our October PlayTasting series. Each week we will bring you a staged reading of an edgy new play at various locations around the area. A "flight of plays" to strike up conversation with our audience. Come out, have some good food, and tell us what you think about them-- you might see them in one of our upcoming seasons. October 4th @ 5pm: How Now, Ophelia Free at the Bloomsburg Town ParkOctober 13th @ 11am: Wasabia, at the Brasserie Louis (tickets: brasserie-lous.com)October 18t...2024-10-0127 min
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS3E1: Season 47!: Vibrant Story Telling with...Wellness, Money, and TransformationResident Actors, Amy Rene Byrne, Kimie Muroya, Aaron White Celebrate the new changes to Season 3 of the Down Center Podcast, chat about financial and cultural changes in the theatre industry and announce BTE’s Season 47! Supporter Spotlight: Bob TevisRecorded and Edited by: Aaron WhiteOriginal Music by: Aaron WhiteTranscripts of all Season 2 and 3 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.orgEnsemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.2024-09-0128 minBloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS2E11: Theatre School: Fun, Games, and Acting Adventures!Join RAC Member Amy Rene Byrne and Education Director Abigail Leffler in a chat with 10-year-old theatre artists Margo Sutton and Aiden Kawas. They share their fun-filled experiences in improv and acting classes, dream up fantastical theatre camps, and even reenact some of their favorite games. Discover the magic of theatre school and how it nurtures creativity, confidence, and collaboration in your kids. BTE's Theatre School runs June 10th-August 2nd and offers camps for ages 5-18. Register online today at www.bte.org. Recorded and Edited by: Amy Rene ByrneOriginal Music by: Aaron Wh...2024-06-0115 minBloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS2E10: Annapurna: Pull up a Chair for Table WorkJoin us for a captivating behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rehearsal process of our latest production Annapurna by Sharr White. In this episode, Director Aaron White and Assistant Director Kimie Muroya invite you to sit at the table with them and the stellar cast-- Elizabeth Dowd (Emma) and Rand Whipple (Ulysses). Together, they engage in an in-depth "table work" session, dissecting their roles, discussing their personal connections to BTE, and uncovering the layers of meaning in this profound play.Annapurna will run from May 23rd through June 9th. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness Elizabeth Dowd in her...2024-05-0128 minBloomsburg Theatre Ensemble: Down CenterS2E9: Theatre in the Classroom: Zombie ThoughtsRAC member and director Elizabeth Dowd is joined by Theatremaker Apprentices Diamond Gloria Marrow and Bruce Gomez, and Guest Actor Jack Sullivan to discuss BTE's touring Theatre in the Classroom (TIC) production, Zombie Thoughts. The play is set in a live-action video game where the levels get harder and harder, and you don’t get to quit playing! This interactive, choose-your-own-adventure performance is designed to help students identify and navigate debilitating anxiety (or Zombie Thoughts) as it gets in the way of winning the game. The cast shares insights on the rehearsal process, the history of TIC, and...2024-04-0121 min