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Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastTethered REWIND! Ft. Adele Crotty, Kristen Smith, and the Crusty DoofusSend us a textWhat happens when Seneca High School theatre kids grow up and gain access to alcohol, memories of the good old days, and a bar stage? Tethered Immersive Theatrical Experience REWIND happens!This week on Spotlight 814, I’m joined by Kristen Smith and Adele Desmone of Penny and Pearl Productions to talk all things REWIND! A 90s-themed immersive pop-up at Room 33, complete with live music by Shani Bills, surprise drama, and a costume contest (yes, JNCOs are encouraged). Plus, we get all the info on Tethered auditions, The Werner Books bl...2025-05-2836 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastMel Brooks, Monty Python and Corn Chaos: The Producers, Spamalot, and Shucked, All in One Week!Send us a text🎙️ This week on Spotlight 814: A TRIPLE THREAT of comedy, chaos, and corn 🌽 We’re taking you behind the scenes of three wildly different, and wildly entertaining shows currently lighting up stages across the region: 🕺 The Producers at the Academy Theatre in Meadville, PA 🛡️ Spamalot at Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, PA 🌽 Shucked the Musical at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH🎭 Hotsy-totsy Nazis, knights in tights, and the most surprisingly aMAIZEing musical we've seen in a minute. This episode has it all:🌟 Cast in...2025-04-3050 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastMorgan Scott: 'Star' of The Cher Show!Send us a textThis week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast...Our new co-host, Kyle Filbeck sits down with the 'Star' of The Cher Show, Morgan Scott!We discuss:🌟 The Role of Star – How Morgan portrays one of three versions of Cher and what makes this storytelling format so unique.🎤 Cher’s Vulnerability & Strength – Finding the human side of an icon beyond the costumes, hair, and music.🎭 Tribute vs. Impression – The delicate balance of honoring Cher’s essence while keeping the performance authentic.👗 2025-02-1933 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: PACA's 3rd Annual Valentine's FundraiserSend us a textThis week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast (and Erie Reader's Best Podcast of 2024!)I’m joined by Betsy Petoriak (PACA Board Secretary) & Sarah Little (Director of Footlights Youth Theatre) as we dive into what makes this event special, why you should grab tickets ASAP, and how PACA is working to make the theater more accessible for everyone.What’s in This Episode?🎭 PACA’s Valentine’s Fundraiser – A must-attend theater event in Erie, PA that supports PACA’s expansion and a...2025-02-1216 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: Lauren Esser from the Pretty Woman National Tour!Send us a textOn this special episode of Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast:Ryan is joined by one of the stars of Pretty Woman on Tour, Lauren Esser (Ensemble/ Kit understudy), as they prepare to make a stop right here in Erie on January 8-9 at the Warner Theatre!We talk about the show, tour life, the audition process, and she has some solid advice for any actors looking to make a career in the theatre! Special thanks to Ali at Broadway in Erie for setting up this interview, and t...2025-01-0510 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: Adele Crotty is Cindy Lou Who in Who's Holiday!Send us a textThis week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast:Ryan is joined at CAM Erie by Adele Crotty, star of PACA's production of Who's Holiday, which just finished a successful limited engagement!Adele talks about the show, and about what happened to Cindy Lou Who 40 years later. It's funny. It's sad. It's dark.Apologies for the shaky audio. There was a lot going on at CAM on Saturday, and it really impacted the audio in the podcast studio. Ryan Reads Reddit, where one redditor had the wo...2024-12-2427 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: Dracula!Send us a textThis week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast:Ryan is joined at CAM Erie by Yelena Carvin and Jim Nash, stars of Barrow-Civic Theatre's production of Dracula, which runs this weekend only in Franklin!We talk all things Dracula and Barrow-Civic, including their newly-announced season!Ryan Reads Reddit, where one redditor has an incredible realization about Sweeney Todd. We take our Werner Books Coffee Break, where Ryan enjoys a French Toast Cold Brew from the cafe! Special thanks to Werner Books for their continued support f...2024-10-2925 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: Dear Evan Hansen National Tour Stars, Gabriel Nunag and Michael Fabisch!Send us a textOn this special episode of Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast:Ryan is joined by two of the stars of Dear Evan Hansen on Tour, Gabriel Nunag (Jared Kleinman) and Michael Fabisch (Evan Hansen), as they prepare to make a stop right here in Erie on October 15 and 16 at the Warner Theatre!We talk about the show, tour life, the audition process, and they give some solid advice for any actors looking to make a career out of their artistry! Special thanks to Ali at Broadway in Erie f...2024-10-1125 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814 - Shrek on Tour's Leading Man, Nicholas Hambruch!Send us a textOn this very special episode of Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast...Shrek on Tour's leading man, Nicholas Hambruch, joins Brenna to discuss the production, his background, and some valuable advice for young actors ahead of the show's stint at the Warner Theatre on May 14-15!Special thanks to Broadway in Erie for arranging this interview, and all Broadway in Erie interviews and giveaways featured on Spotlight 814 all season! Help us keep the spotlight on! For the price of a coffee every month, you can su...2024-05-1423 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814- Brett Johnson of MIAC and Jessica Vosk Ticket GiveawaySend us a textThis Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast:🎤 Special Guest Alert: Brett Johnson Joins Us!We’re thrilled to welcome Brett Johnson, the artistic director of Mercyhurst Institute for Performing Arts and Culture, to the studio. Learn about the intricacies of balancing theater productions with academics and get an insider look at the "Three Penny Opera" currently gracing the stage at Mercyhurst.🌟 Jessica Vosk Takes Center Stage!Broadway star Jessica Vosk is en route to Erie for a show-stopping performance on February 29 at the Mary D'Angelo...2024-02-2635 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: The Artistic Pulse of PACA with Betsy Butoryak and Mark TanenbaumSend us a textThis Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast:🎙️ The Artistic Pulse of PACA with Betsy Butoryak and Mark TanenbaumBetsy and Mark discuss the enchantment of Same Time Next Year, PACA's Valentine's Day Fundraiser production, starring Ken Brundage and Adele Crotty, and how it transcends the test of time since its 1975 premiere.Who can resist homemade cookies, cupcakes, and free wine? Head out to PACA on Valentine's Day for a chance to win raffle baskets stuffed with generous contributions from our local business allies, like tickets to the h...2024-02-1357 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: Rainey Treviño: Bringing Annie's Spunky Optimism to Life on the Annie National TourSend us a textOn this special episode of Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastWe are excited to bring you exclusive content from our recent episode featuring Rainey Treviño, the star of the national tour of Annie. Rainey shared insightful details about her journey to becoming Annie, the challenges she faces on the road, and her favorite moments from the show.We discuss:Rainey's Journey: From her early days at the Hurrah Players in Norfolk, Virginia, Rainey's talent and h...2024-02-0916 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: Mitchell and Keyera from Meadville Community Theatre's A Doll's HouseSend us a textOn this week's episode of Spotlight 814:Join host Ryan Dawley as he delves into the world of community theater with guests Mitchell King and Keyera Zarembinski from Meadville Community Theatre's production of A Doll's House. Get an insider's look into the rehearsal process, the relevance of the show's themes, and other exciting upcoming theater events in the area. Tune in for exclusive insights, entertaining conversation, and a special announcement about the new podcast "Half Drawn Horse." Don't miss out—check out the full episode now!SUPPORT US!2024-01-1419 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: Andrew Scoggin, Corny Collins from the National Tour of Hairspray!Send us a textIn this special episode of Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast:We sit down with Pennsylvania native, Andrew Scoggin, who is currently playing Corny Collins in the National Tour of Hairspray, coming to Erie's historic Warner Theatre on January 10-11!Special thanks to Broadway in Erie for making this interview possible!For the full video version of this interview and many other incredible perks, join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/user?u=92762810&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_l...2024-01-0623 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: Alex Stone of the 50th Anniversary National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar~Send us a text This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Podcast: Alex Stone, who is currently playing Pontious Pilate in the 50th Anniversary National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, sits down with Ryan and Brenna over Zoom! Alex and the rest of the cast and crew of JCS will be performing at Erie’s historic Warner Theatre on October 30-31. Not only is he an incredibly talented performer, he is well-spoken, smart, funny, and he has a lot of great advice for our theatre...2023-10-2729 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: The Cat and the CanarySend us a textThis week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre Podcast: JD Mizikowski, director of The Cat and the Canary at All an Act Theatre joins us to talk all about the show! We tell you what all is going on in the theatre community. We also discuss the amazing things happening with MIAC at Mercyhurst University after Brenna and Ryan got to enjoy an incredible performance by Tony Award winner Sutton Foster! Special shoutout to our first sponsor, Werner Books! Go check out the new location a few...2023-10-0245 minSpotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastSpotlight 814: Pride!Send us a textThis week on Spotlight 814, Erie's local theatre podcast:Ryan is joined by special guest cohost, Austin Kulyk to discuss:- The incredible production of Crocodile Fever at PACA- Why we should normalize understudies in Erie theatre- The Hadestown discrimination lawsuit- The history of drag on Broadway- The AIDS crisis and its effect on Broadway- Ryan, a straight, Cis male on playing Angel in Rent at the Academy Theatre in MeadvilleSupport the show2023-07-031h 23
Cracking AcesEp 89 - Summer SpecialBarstool Sports is out of office this week, so we decided to give you guys a "Summer Special," with some of our favorite interviews from the past 88 episodes. These include: the original interview with Ben Mintz (Ep 82) from when he first got hired; he tells stories from the online days, being 7-bet at the WSOP main, & bluffing Patrik Antonius... as well as interviews with Ryan Riess (Ep 3), Scott Blumstein (4), Greg Merson (5), Maria Ho (8), Galen Hall (13), Jessica Dawley (15), Jaime Staples (18), Alex Rocha (20), Jeff Platt (23), and Daniel Negreanu (27)... cheers friends!You can find every episode of this show...2021-07-081h 52Cracking AcesEp 89 - Summer SpecialBarstool Sports is out of office this week, so we decided to give you guys a "Summer Special," with some of our favorite interviews from the past 88 episodes. These include: the original interview with Ben Mintz (Ep 82) from when he first got hired; he tells stories from the online days, being 7-bet at the WSOP main, & bluffing Patrik Antonius... as well as interviews with Ryan Riess (Ep 3), Scott Blumstein (4), Greg Merson (5), Maria Ho (8), Galen Hall (13), Jessica Dawley (15), Jaime Staples (18), Alex Rocha (20), Jeff Platt (23), and Daniel Negreanu (27)... cheers friends!You can find every episode of this show...2021-07-081h 52