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 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 moving to NYC, he could be seen performing at Cedar Point and at sea with Norwegian Cruise Lines.

Clifford the Big Red Dog is coming to Toledo, and if that’s not exciting enough, our very own Emma Majewski from Evergreen High School is starring in the show!Hall and Kyle sit down with Emma to talk about the good old days of performing at the Young Rep and how she went from local stages to starring in a touring musical!Give the podcast a listen, and more importantly, go buy those tickets! For your kids, for yourself, and for your grandkids. Be super grandparents!November 16, 202610:00 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.https://valentinetheatre.com/education/school-days/clifford-the-big-red-dog

What makes Ohio Northern University's Musical Theatre program so special? We headed to Ada, Ohio, to find out, and discovered a whole lot more than we expected!In this episode of the Stage Door Podcast, we're joined by Tim, Head of Musical Theatre at Ohio Northern University, along with students Marley and Vivian, for a fun, honest conversation about what it's really like to study musical theatre at ONU.We talk about everything from auditions and productions to the friendships, faculty, and professional opportunities that make this program stand out. With small class sizes, personalized training, and the flexibility to pursue multiple interests, ONU is giving students the chance to develop their talents both onstage and behind the scenes.And they're bringing Broadway experience right to Ada! We discuss the guest artists, Broadway performers, professional directors, and masterclasses that connect students with people actively working in the theatre industry.But what really caught our attention was the community. These students aren't just competing for roles. They're supporting each other, taking on new challenges, and getting hands-on experience from the moment they arrive.If you're a high school student considering a future in musical theatre, a parent researching college theatre programs, or just someone who loves seeing the next generation of performers find their way, this is a conversation worth watching.Learn more about Ohio Northern University: https://www.onu.edu/Stage Door Podcast celebrates theatre, performers, and the people who make it all happen throughout Northwest Ohio, Southeast Michigan, and beyond.

Come inside Ohio Northern University for a behind-the-scenes look at what life is really like for students in ONU’s Musical Theatre program.We joined Tim McGarrigal, Head of Musical Theatre at Ohio Northern University, for a walking tour of the facilities and a look at the spaces where students learn, rehearse, perform, and create.Along the way, we visit the theatres, rehearsal spaces, and technical theatre workshop, and even step inside a symposium happening during our visit. Tim also talks about the opportunities ONU provides its students every week and how the program combines performance, education, technical experience, and real-world preparation.It’s more than a tour of the building. It’s a look at the environment ONU has created for the next generation of theatre artists.If you’re a student considering musical theatre or theatre in college, or you simply want to see what goes on behind the scenes at Ohio Northern University, come take the tour with us.

42 young performers. One big underwater adventure.Sylvania Arts Youth Theater dives into Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo Jr. October 23–24 at the Franciscan Theater!The 60-minute family-friendly musical features performers ages 8–17 from across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, bringing Marlin, Dory, Nemo and the whole ocean crew to life.Friday, Oct. 23 • 7 PMSaturday, Oct. 24 • 2 PM & 7 PMDirected by Irina Zaurov, with choreography by Alyx Fisher, vocals by Ella Orr and assistant direction from Chad Stallsworth Jr.Grab the family and head under the sea!Tickets: https://sylvaniaarts.ludus.com/index.php