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Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Genoa Civic Theatre: Big laughs, small town, 40 years of community theater magicThis week on Stage Door, Kyle is joined by two special guests from Genoa Civic Theatre: director Tony Esposito and longtime member (and current president) Brenda Clough. Together, they share the story of this “biggest little theater group this side of the Maumee,” from its 40-year history in Genoa’s historic Town Hall to their upcoming comedy, A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody. It’s a classic murder mystery farce packed with laughs, lies, and maybe a little love.If you’re part of the NW Ohio or SE Michigan theater community, or just looking for a fun night...

2025-10-0328 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Carmen: Rachel & Jason Break Down Toledo Opera’s CarmenThis week on Stage Door, Rachel and Jason Budd sit down with Kyle to chat about Toledo Opera’s upcoming production of Carmen. Jason, who takes on the role of Zuniga, helps guide the conversation—while Rachel and Jason fill Kyle in on the twists and turns of Bizet’s classic opera in their usual lively style.Get the inside scoop on what makes Carmen one of the most beloved operas of all time, and why you won’t want to miss it on the Valentine Theatre stage.Performances:October 10 at 7:30 pmOctobe...

2025-09-2624 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma CTW’s next act begins with a new home: A new space is opening doors for young performersChildren’s Theatre Workshop is turning the page to an exciting new chapter. Sophia and Kyle sit down with Aimee to talk about CTW’s brand-new home, an inspiring training center built right alongside one of Ohio’s most historic theatres. Together, they explore the vision behind this move, what it means for the neighborhood, and how CTW plans to expand its impact while keeping the same strong focus on the performing arts.

2025-09-1926 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Stage Door at Four: Memories, Milestones, and What’s NextKyle, Thom, and Ron continue the 4-Year Anniversary celebration of Stage Door, reflecting on how far the show has come, from its scrappy beginnings to delivering fresh episodes every week. In this special conversation, they share their favorite guests, most memorable on-air moments, and give listeners a peek behind the curtain at how they brainstorm and shape new content. It’s part nostalgia, part roadmap for the future, and above all, a heartfelt thank-you to the community that’s made it all possible.

2025-08-2228 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Four Years at the Stage DoorKyle Thom and Ron celebrate four incredible years of Stage Door—from the scrappy early days of building the show from scratch to delivering fresh episodes every single week. They reminisce about their favorite guests and most memorable moments, and pull back the curtain on how they plan new content and ideas. It’s a look back, a look ahead, and a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who’s been part of the journey.

2025-08-151h 24

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Staging the Future: How Theatre is Changing Young LivesOn this episode of Stage Door, hosts Kyle and Thom sit down with Elaine from the American Theatre Guild to explore their inspiring initiative, Staging the Future. Designed to ignite a passion for the performing arts in students and underserved communities, this program provides free and discounted access to Broadway productions, student workshops, and talkbacks with cast and crew. Elaine shares how Staging the Future is opening doors, creating educational impact, and helping build the next generation of artists and arts advocates. Whether you’re a theatre lover, educator, or just curious about how Broadway is being used as a...

2025-05-1618 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma South Pacific: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Toledo Opera proudly presents South Pacific Ron and Kyle had the great pleasure of sitting down with the director and two stars of the show, to talk aSouth Pacific: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Toledo Opera proudly presents South Pacific Ron and Kyle had the great pleasure of sitting down with the director and two stars of the show, to talk about epic show that’s rarely performed in our area. Saved the dates:• February 14 at 7:30 pm• February 16 at 2:00 pm Based on the true-life anecdotes of a U.S. Navy commander stationed on an island, South Pacific unfolds two heartfelt intercultural love stories.

2025-02-0719 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 aHorizon 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 tra...

2024-09-2038 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 procesCollege 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. It's a long episode, full of great information, but we still didn't cover it all. So if you have questions, please send t...

2024-08-301h 29

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Children of Eden: The Toledo Repertoire Theatre is producing one of Kyle‘s favorite shows Children of Eden. A show that explores themes of family conflict, identity, and acceptance. If you haven’t hadChildren of Eden: The Toledo Repertoire Theatre is producing one of Kyle‘s favorite shows Children of Eden. A show that explores themes of family conflict, identity, and acceptance. If you haven’t had a chance to see this show, you need to make time to see it. Children of Eden: Toledo Repertoire Theatre, Sept 13-29 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

2024-08-2322 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 studentUniversity 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: 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

2024-05-2434 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 ny Director Brandi SheparSylvania 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

2024-03-2942 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Music Direction: We welcome the fabulous Janine Baughman, a loacl legend in NW Ohio. She tells us how she started playing, teaching and directing.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.

2023-12-2935 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Norwalk Arts Center: There are big things happening in Norwalk Ohio. Ron and Kyle sit down with Jeff Cook, to talk about the ambitious renovation and remodel of their historic theatreNorwalk Arts Center: There are big things happening in Norwalk Ohio. Ron and Kyle sit down with Jeff Cook, to talk about the ambitious renovation and remodel of their historic theatre Norwalk Arts Center is a non-profit organization founded around the mission to create art and build community. Art plays an important role in society and we want to foster a community that recognizes its importance. We pioneer events, projects, and other activities that help promote community involvement in theatre. Our projects and events are all based around this mission.

2023-09-2233 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 sisNunsense, 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!

2023-08-1820 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 worldScenic 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...

2023-08-1138 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 ScenicBTS 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...

2023-08-1107 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 workStarring 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 Davi...

2023-08-041h 05

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 Star 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...

2023-06-0220 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 oDear 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!

2023-05-2528 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Something Rotten, St. Francis de Sales: 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 twoRon 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

2023-04-0724 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Lakeside Theatre Company: Thom and Kyle sit down, with the founders of LTC, to talk about their amazing life, and how it led them to creating a professional theatre company.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!

2023-03-1742 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Amélie, Toledo School for the Arts: The Director and a few of the stars of TSA's Spring Musical, Amélie, sat down with Kyle, and explained to Stage Door exactly what audience members can expect from tMarch 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 po...

2023-02-2426 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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.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: h...

2023-01-2018 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma REPLAY - 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 showsDance 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

2022-12-2347 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Cinderella, Epiphany Players: Have you all been paying attention to The Epiphany Players over the years. If you haven't, you've missed an theater company that's been putting on some really popular shCinderella, 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 st...

2022-11-0421 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Shows we want to See: 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 blindsiEvery 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.

2022-09-091h 10

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Auditions: Kyle and Thom sit down with the Director and Music Director, of Young Frankenstein, moments before they hold an auditionAuditions: 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.

2022-09-0224 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 aHorizon 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.

2022-08-1238 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 JessRent, 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.

2022-08-0517 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 tBeauty 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 Subscribe to the Stage Door Podcast, and never miss an episode. 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

2022-07-1520 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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, CostJill 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.

2022-06-1857 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma My bad, a new episode is going to air tomorrow. I promiseMy bad, a new episode is going to air tomorrow. I promise

2022-06-1700 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma The SpongeBob Musical: We were lucky enough to sit down with the Director and Lead Actor in Perrysburg Musical Theatre's upcoming production of The SpongeBob Musical. It's destine to be a local smashThe SpongeBob Musical: We were lucky enough to sit down 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...

2022-06-1015 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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.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.

2022-06-0320 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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.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 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W6ibcyrIrKwzqK6OYhJbf?si=c5e7e3c6d4df4859...

2022-05-2719 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 worldStarring 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...

2022-05-2028 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Starring 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 ReStarring 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 al...

2022-05-131h 10

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Bonus Wayne, Fight Choreography and Theatre Stories: It never fails. You think the conversation is over, but then the guest breaks into more great stories. I don't know, we might even like the bonus cBonus Wayne, Fight Choreography and Theatre Stories: It never fails. You think the conversation is over, but then the guest breaks into more great stories. I don't know, we might even like the bonus conversation better than the original conversation Stage Door on Facebook www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071808249771 Stage Door on Instagram www.instagram.com/stagedoorpodcast/?hl=en

2022-05-0609 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Professional Stagehand: Wayne is the embodiment of what it means to be a hard worker. He picked up a wrench at a very young age and he's been a valued asset every day since. WiProfessional Stagehand: Wayne is the embodiment of what it means to be a hard worker. He picked up a wrench at a very young age and he's been a valued asset every day since. With his work on Movies, Network Television, Stage Theatre, and Outdoor Choreography, there isn't much he hasn't done. Stage Door on Facebook www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071808249771 Stage Door on Instagram www.instagram.com/stagedoorpodcast/?hl=en Grip at White Noise (movie) October 27, 2021...

2022-05-0646 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 theirA "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 https://croswell.secure.force.c...

2022-04-2944 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 showAmerican 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 Tickets www.tix.com/ticket-sales/toledorep/1471 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 t...

2022-04-2220 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 organizatioToledo'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 Tickets https://www.themoderndancecompany.com/events-1-1 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 p...

2022-04-1527 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 seasonBlack 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 Stage Door on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071808249771 Stage Door on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagedoorpodcast/?hl=en

2022-04-1131 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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: 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 Tickets https://www.sfsknights.org/musical?fbclid=IwAR1dYRzcK72I-5YprLyjV8yzpOYWj3bYI3ZNdTid8Kmjv3aWnQo0dky8_iQ Based on the novel, The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant by Douglass Wallop, Dåmn Yankees the Broadway mega-hit and winner of se...

2022-04-0837 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 showA 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 i...

2022-04-0624 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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.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 Tickets https://bgsu.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?depts=9&cancelled=1&cart_id=ef25fcf2cf61b867&es=p8belgnhcole6053m60ga8f5gf The protagonist Pippin and his father Charlemagne are characters derived from two real-life individuals...

2022-03-2528 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 eThe 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! Stage Door on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071808249771 Stage Door on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagedoorpodcast/?hl=en Big Fish the Musical Clay High School Limelighters will present the delightful hit musical, BIG FISH April 1, & 2 at 7:00 PM...

2022-03-1834 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 DireChicago: 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 Tickets https://www.cuttingedgetheatre.org/buy-tickets Stage Door on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071808249771 Stage Door on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagedoorpodcast/?hl=en ...

2022-03-1151 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 worldStaring 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...

2022-03-0436 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 headingJoseph 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. Order Tickets Now https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/60593

2022-02-2534 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 fromDisney'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! Tickets https://linktr.ee/octshows --- Based on one...

2022-02-2022 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 worldStaring 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...

2022-02-1856 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma The Addams Family: Anthony Wayne High School is doing one of Kyle and Ron's favorite musicals. We had Jordyn and Kate in tonight to tell us all about AW theatre, and the show.The Addams Family Musical: Anthony Wayne High School - February 24-26 Tickets Available now https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/18818 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 bu...

2022-02-1129 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 conversationTBD 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

2022-02-0439 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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, aWaitress 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. Tickets https://www.ticketsales.com/stranahan-theatre/44492/Waitress?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0eOPBhCGARIsAFIwTs6qgPAf2zgg_XFGLMURyTmiaTLL3gbZ1dFxoLB1OpywLnsekGF8nbYaAl0kEALw_wcB 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 m...

2022-02-0225 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma February 1st - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 daysFebruary 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

2022-02-0102 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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,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...

2022-01-2826 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 producingFremont 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, o...

2022-01-2152 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma January 18th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 daysJanuary 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 t...

2022-01-1802 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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.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...

2022-01-1419 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Toledo School for the Arts Director, Amelia Lefever and actor Gabe Omlor, sit down with Stage Door and explain to us why this is a uniquely cool showJanuary 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 hi...

2022-01-0719 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Alabaster January 14-16: We had Director Fran Martone on ou show to talk about Actors Collaborative Toledo's upcoming production.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...

2021-12-3120 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 worldStaring 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...

2021-12-2450 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 MCPMonroe 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

2021-12-1733 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Theatre History: We sat down with Sam on Tuesday to talk about the History of Waterville Playshop, and everything he loved about his years with the companyThe 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

2021-12-1034 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma "It’s a Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play” and “A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play” The Village Players TheatreDecember 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”

2021-12-0322 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma A Christmas Carol: Live from The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, a Toledo Holiday TraditionDecember 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!

2021-11-2640 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Production Manager: Devon Dian travels up from The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay to educate usProduction 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 ens...

2021-11-1941 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Black Swamp Players: Kyle and Thom sit down with BSP President Heath Diehl, as he tells about the exciting things happening in Bowling GreenBowling 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

2021-11-1250 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma November 10th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 daysCan’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 Playho...

2021-11-1101 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma BONUS Stone Productions: A couple more comments from Jaymes "We'll See"BONUS Stone Productions: I couple more comments from Jaymes "We'll See"

2021-11-0805 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Stone Productions: Toledo’s Bad Ass Theatre CompanyRon 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

2021-11-0531 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Theatre Columnist: Jeff Schmucker, with The Toledo Blade gives us i glimpse of what it’s like to wriTheatre Columnist: Jeff Schmucker, with The Toledo Blade gives us i glimpse of what it’s like to write a weekly Column about threaten.

2021-10-291h 09

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 3B Productions: Joe Barton name drops just about everyone he's ever done a show with, and tells the story of how 3B Productions was createdFounded 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...

2021-10-221h 14

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma October 20th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 daysNunsense: 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 T...

2021-10-2002 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Vocal Coach: Micah Graber explains to us why Vocal Training is an essential part of the Musical Theatre experience.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 g...

2021-10-1546 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles, is coming to the Stranahan Theate October 21-22, and we were lucky enough to have Paul Curatolo, who has mastered the character of Paul McCartney down to every detail,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 com...

2021-10-1313 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma October 12th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days"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 Da...

2021-10-1203 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma 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 showsDance 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

2021-10-0847 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma October 5th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days"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 Da...

2021-10-0503 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Bonus "Rehearsal Crash" with the Star of Waterville Playshop's Matilda, Abby KarakasMatilda 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 ...

2021-10-0512 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Oregon Community Theatre: Kevin Harrington expplains what OCT means when they say New Season. New Logo. Same communityCommunity 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 pa...

2021-10-0139 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 daysThe 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 - Oc...

2021-09-2802 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 daysSomething 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 Brai...

2021-09-2101 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma The Rocky Horror Show: It's more than just a crazy interactive show. Dylan and Jaymes explain the significance of Rocky Horror3B 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 wil...

2021-09-1750 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 daysSomething 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

2021-09-1601 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Anastasia, The Musical: Toledo School for the Arts actors, Lilly and Gabe, sit down with Stage Door to tell us why this is a MUST SEE show!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...

2021-09-1030 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Rehearsal Crash, with the cast of Waterville Playshop's Godspell September 9-12Rehearsal 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 soc...

2021-09-031h 14

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Actors Collaborative Toledo-ACT: Jeffery Albright, dedicated to bringing contemporary theatre to Toledo, with a focus on the importance of new and seldom performed plays.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 Co...

2021-08-2737 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company: Jordan Benavente tells us why he considers PMT one big family, always ready to expamd.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.

2021-08-2052 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, Paul Causman sits down with Stage Door to talk about The Rep's standard of excellence for every show.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.

2021-08-1341 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Costume Design: Kelly McBane breaks down her life experience doing all things related to costumes in the entertainment industryIf 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.

2021-08-0638 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Waterville Playshop, a true family, and community experience.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.

2021-07-3031 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma All Shook Up School Edition: a Teen Rep production, August 5-8Today 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 squ...

2021-07-2330 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Cabaret Style, Michael Barlos discusses the amazing cabarets he produces and directsHalfway 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.

2021-07-1634 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Issue Box Theatre, with Rosie Best. Bringing true change by listening to the needs of those who are marginalizedIssue 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...

2021-07-091h 02

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Cutting Edge Theatre Part Two, Bringing Equity Theatre to ToledoStephanie 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.

2021-06-2446 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Cutting Edge Theatre Part One, with Stephanie DennehyStephanie 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.

2021-06-2434 min

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma Coming in July: Stage Door, a Theatre Podcast hosted by two regular guysComing in July: Stage Door

2021-06-2200 min