Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast

Send us a text This 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...

12-24

27:39

Send us a text This 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...

10-29

25:39

Send us a text On 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 ...

10-11

25:19

Send us a text This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: Ryan is joined at CAM Studio by the stars of The Woman in Black at PACA, Ken Brundage and Daniel Stripp! Ken and Dan discuss the process, learning the lines, and working with such a small team on the intimate show, directed by JD Mizikowski, assistant directed by Char Newport, and a big shout-out to Dave Schroeder, the technical director at PACA. Ryan Reads Reddit returns, where we determine who the ass**** is w...

10-08

19:39

Send us a text This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: Ryan is joined at CAM Studio by the stars of Pippin at PACA, SaNae Stephens (Leading Player) and Aaron Holman (Pippin)! We discuss the rehearsal process, a successful opening night, and the incredible cast and crew of the show! We learned that Pippin originated at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon, and about SaNae's full-circle moment, after performing on stage with Patina Miller long before she idolized her in the very ro...

09-04

36:31

Send us a text This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: Ryan is joined by Adele Crotty and Tony Lewandowski of Penny and Pearl Productions at CAM Erie to discuss their new original murder mystery onboard the Victorian Princess. We also discuss the return of Tethered, and our favorite new segment, Ryan reads Reddit stories! We take our Werner Books Coffee Break. Huge thanks to our friends at Werner Books for continuing to sponsor and support the show! We love you! What's O...

08-26

01:00:01

Send us a text This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... Stars of the current production of Newsies at the Erie Playhouse, Anthony Nunez and Dylan Vergotz, join Ryan at CAM Erie! Listen for FREE on www.spotlight814/podcast or on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere you get your pods! We discuss how Anthony and Dylan got their starts in the theatre world, Dylan’s choreography woes, his incredibly supportive mother, their favorite parts of the show, and shoutouts to the cast, c...

07-31

51:02

Send us a text This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... Jersey Boys stars Corrina Del Greco (Mary Delgado) and Nathan Irwin (Tommy DeVito) join Ryan (Joe Pesci) at CAM Erie to discuss the highly anticipated Academy Theatre production, running through August 4! It's Tommy Time! It took us 31 whole minutes to have to use the "bleep" button. I'm really proud of us. Listen for FREE on www.spotlight814/podcast or on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere you get your pods!...

07-16

39:39

Send us a text This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... Guys and Dolls stars, Leah Johnson and Rachel Freenock, join Ryan at CAM Erie to discuss the highly anticipated Erie Playhouse production, running through June 30! Listen for FREE on www.spotlight814/podcast or on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere you get your pods! Find out what 25-year-old film critic, Stephen Sondheim, thought of Frank Sinatra's performance in the 1955 film. Broadway in Erie announced th...

06-18

32:54

Send us a text This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... We are joined at CAM Erie by the star of Marsha Norman's 'Getting Out,' Ashley Meyer! We do a deep-dive into the show, currently running at PACA until June 16! It's a heavy, and important story that you don't want to miss! Ryan and Brenna GUSH over Dramashop's production of Alice by Heart, which runs until June 30. They also gush over their pre-show dinners at Like My Thai. Werner Books Coffee Break! W...

06-11

41:41

Send us a text This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast... We are live on location at PACA's 2024-2025 Season Reveal Party! Betsy Butoryak sits down with us briefly to discuss PACA's upcoming production, Getting Out, by Marsha Norman, opening next weekend. Ryan sits down with JD Mizakowski to talk about the exciting and ambitious 2024-2025 season at PACA. 12 shows, including 3 musicals and 2 youth theatre productions. Shoutout to our incredible sponsors at Werner Boo...

05-21

20:18

Send us a text On 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!&nb...

05-14

23:13

Send us a text This Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast Dramashop's Anna McJunkin and Hannah Richardson join Ryan and Brenna in the beautiful, brand-new studio space at CAM Erie. We discuss the recent Originals Festival, the exciting upcoming production of Alice By Heart, and the future of Dramashop as they look to find a new space. We also discuss the wonderful Erie Playhouse Youtheatre production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, featuring last week's guest, Cavin Kress! Mercyh...

05-12

49:56

Send us a text 🎭✨ Dive into the World of Theater with the busiest family in America, the Kress Family! ✨🎭 👨‍👦‍👦 Join us on Spotlight 814 as we sit down with the father-son theater duo, Cavin and Richard Kress! 📚 Cavin steps into the shoes of Greg Heffley in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" the musical – running May 10-19 at the Erie Playhouse. A story that navigates the drama and challenges of middle school life. We hear all about Cavin's experience in the middle of his media tour #WimpyKidMusical ☕️ W...

Send us a text 🎙️ Spotlight 814: Stomp's Madeline Jafari 🎙️ 🎭 Stomp's Madeline Jafari joins Ryan Dawley for a captivating conversation about life as a professional dancer on tour! 🩰 They discuss the unique and untraditional nature of the renowned show, Stomp, coming to Erie's historic Warner Theatre on April 23-24 with Broadway in Erie! Madeline discusses the audition process, the challenges of performing in a non-narrative show, and the importance of maintaining joy in pur...