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Erie, PA's local theatre podcast, Spotlight 814 is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the local theatre community in and around Erie. Through a weekly podcast and blog, we will promote, review, and enjoy the magic that is continuously produced on our local stages.
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Welcome to Idiotville - Erie, PA’s Liberal Conscience: We want you to be better, Erie. But you just keep screwing it up. Every time someone opens their mouth with a good idea, someone has to have a reason why not. That reason usually isn’t very well thought out, it usually involves thinly (or not so thinly) veiled racism. This town can move forward, but until we confront the demons that lurk here, we aren’t going anywhere. If you don’t like what we’ve got to say, come at us with a good take. ...
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Each week a new podcast in a new format. Inconstant is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.
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A podcast about comics made by people who love comics. Your host is Fahed Rahman
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Comix Experience opened in San Francisco April 1, 1989. Since 2015, our monthly Graphic Novel Clubs have been bringing the greatest books by the greatest creators to the greatest readers: you! As part of this service we conduct in-depth video interviews with creators about the joys and terrors of making comics! Find out more about the clubs at https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start
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Spotlight 814: Jersey Boys at the Academy Theatre
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Send us a Text Message. 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 t…
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Idiotville Podcast July 15, 2024: The Triumphant Return of Ted Brogan's Crying Children
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Sorry we didn't do a show last week! Our recording was overtaken by events that we aren't going to dive into at this time. THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent are joined by their attorney and father of three, Ted Brogan, who tested his parenting skills recently while his wife was in England! Things went as well as you'd expect for ol' Theodore: lots of baseb…
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THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent! Angry about politics? So are we! We also want to plan the Idiotville Games! Someone get Smith's on the phone! We need a hot dog eating contest! =========== Do you feel like you aren't getting enough Idiotville? Check out our Patreon for BONUS CONTENT at Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast (c) 2024 Idiotville Productions. This c…
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Spotlight 814: Guys and Dolls with Erie Playhouse Stars Leah Johnson and Rachel Freenock
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Send us a Text Message. 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 pod…
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New Idiotville #5: Now That's What I Call Podcasting!
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THIS WEEK: Brent sings! (Imagine!) Jake explains the Sunshine Law and we debate the right to know. Erie Pride on the Bay is happening! The lads discuss the idea of the Idiotville Olympics! And so much more! =========== Do you feel like you aren't getting enough Idiotville? Check out our Patreon for BONUS CONTENT at Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast (c)…
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Spotlight 814: Getting Out's Ashley Meyer!
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Send us a Text Message. 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 produ…
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New Idiotville Episode #4: The Pantsless Episode!
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THIS WEEK: Dill, Brent, and Ryan talk about rib fest and baseball! ============ Do you feel like you aren't getting enough Idiotville? Check out our Patreon for BONUS CONTENT at Patreon.com/idiotvillepodcast (c) 2024 Idiotville Productions. This content may not be used without written permission of Idiotville Productions. ============ www.idiotvill…
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Idiotville 2.0 That Dog is Incredibly Passive Aggressive
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THIS WEEK: Dill and Brent talk about the multiple summer concert series in town in 2024, as well as Dill's passive aggressive dog, and our Idiots of the Week! (This episode was recorded before the results of the Chicken Hearing) Special thanks to Councilwoman Cassandra Wilder for her notes about the situation! (we stole them) ============ Do you fe…
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Spotlight 814: On Location at the PACA Season Reveal!
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Send us a Text Message. 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 amb…
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Idiotville 2.0 - What came first, the Chicken or the Ordinance?
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THIS WEEK: Dill Spears, Brent N Liberty, and the Honorable Jake News debate the idiot of the week (Harrison Butker, we're looking at you!) We all want to be able to keep chickens, but the naysaying Boomers are against it. ============ (c) 2024 Idiotville Productions. This content may not be used without written permission of Idiotville Productions.…
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Spotlight 814 - Shrek on Tour's Leading Man, Nicholas Hambruch!
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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The rumors are true! Dill Spears, Brent N. Liberty, and Ryan tha Savior have returned! We took a year off from podcasting but the bug bit us again (We might need to get that looked at)! Where have we been? What have we been up to? How many Emmy nominations can we get at our real jobs? (With Brent and Dill having zero nominations each, Ryan will nee…
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Spotlight 814: Dramashop's Anna McJunkin and Hannah Richardson
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Send us a Text Message. 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 n…
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Spotlight 814 - Wimpy Kid and Wimpy Dad, Cavin Kress of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Richard Kress
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Send us a Text Message. 🎭✨ 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 sto…
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Spotlight 814: Stomp's Madeline Jafari is Engaging Audiences and Pushing Artistic Boundaries
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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️ 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! Ma…
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Spotlight 814: Celebrating Easter with Church of the Rock's Musical Marvels
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: - A hilarious exchange over ingeniously re-imagined movie titles used by Church of the Rock, for their infamous Easter musicals, including The Princess Bride of Christ and Joy Story! - Get ready for our Patreon exclusive reaction show on Easter Sunday, as a spectacle …
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Spotlight 814: A Long Day's Journey Into Night with Luke Scribner
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Send us a Text Message. This Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: 🎭 Spotlight on Luke Scribner from PACA's production of A Long Day's Journey Into Night! 🦶 Luke is currently stepping into the role of Edmund Tyrone in the Eugene O'Neill masterpiece, directed by Josh Daniel at PACA. 🎧 Learn how Luke gets into character, including his …
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GIANLUCA COSTANTINI & ELETTRA STAMBOULIS for ZODIAC (Part 2 of 2)
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel of the Month Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start Buy a copy from us and get an exclusive bookplate: https://comix-experience.myshopify.com/collections/selections-from-our-graphic-novel-of-the-month-club/products/zodiac-graphic-memoir-gn-stl297696 Taken from a live s…
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel of the Month Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start Buy a copy from us and get an exclusive bookplate: https://comix-experience.myshopify.com/collections/selections-from-our-graphic-novel-of-the-month-club/products/zodiac-graphic-memoir-gn-stl297696 Taken from a live s…
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Spotlight 814- Brett Johnson of MIAC and Jessica Vosk Ticket Giveaway
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Send us a Text Message. This 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…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre Podcast Ryan and Brenna are wingin’ it in the studio, with brand-new microphones! We sound crisp as hell, y’all. Listen for free on our website: https://spotlight814.com/podcast Or on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere you listen to your pods! We discuss Gannon University Sch…
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel of the Month Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start Buy a copy from us here: https://comix-experience.myshopify.com/collections/selections-from-our-kids-graphic-novel-club/products/sheets-gn-stl080423 Taken from a live show you can find here:https://www.youtube.com/wat…
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Spotlight 814: The Artistic Pulse of PACA with Betsy Butoryak and Mark Tanenbaum
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Send us a Text Message. This Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: 🎙️ The Artistic Pulse of PACA with Betsy Butoryak and Mark Tanenbaum Betsy 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 1…
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Spotlight 814: Rainey Treviño: Bringing Annie's Spunky Optimism to Life on the Annie National Tour
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Send us a Text Message. On this special episode of Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast We 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 fav…
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Spotlight 814: Weird Romance, Anastasia, and Tootsie Supercast!
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast Join hosts Ryan Dawley and Brenna Thummler, as they are joined by Camellia Fazzalari from PACA's Weird Romance, Chris Pedersen from the Academy Theatre's Anastasia, and Jordan B Wolfe from the Erie Playhouse's Tootsie! Camellia Fazzalari talks us through the dual acts …
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Spotlight 814: Mitchell and Keyera from Meadville Community Theatre's A Doll's House
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Send us a Text Message. On 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 exci…
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Spotlight 814: Kristy Moore from Barrow-Civic Theatre!
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre Podcast: Ryan and Brenna are joined in studio by the GM of Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, Kristy Moore! Kristy tells us all about the 2024 season at Barrow, including the main stage, Off-Barrow, and youth theatre! Werner Books Coffee Break! We discuss Ryan's new obsession w…
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Spotlight 814: Andrew Scoggin, Corny Collins from the National Tour of Hairspray!
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Send us a Text Message. In 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 possib…
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel of the Month Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start Buy a copy from us: https://comix-experience.myshopify.com/collections/selections-from-our-graphic-novel-of-the-month-club/products/come-again-hc-stl077728 Taken from a live show you can find here: https://youtu.be/w8…
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel of the Month Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start Buy a copy from us: https://comix-experience.myshopify.com/collections/selections-from-our-graphic-novel-of-the-month-club/products/black-bolt-tp-vol-01-hard-time-stl063139 Taken from a live show you can find here: ht…
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MIKE ALLRED, LAURA ALLRED, & LEE ALLRED for BUG! THE ADVENTURES OF FORAGER
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel of the Month Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start Buy a copy from us:https://comix-experience.myshopify.com/collections/selections-from-our-graphic-novel-of-the-month-club/products/bug-the-adventure-of-forager-tp-stl075527 Taken from a live show you can find here: ht…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814, Erie's Local Theatre Podcast: Act 1 Ryan and a very tired Brenna discuss Disney’s Frozen Jr. at the Academy Theatre in Meadville. We talk about the benefits of Youth Theatre. Werner Books Coffee Break Act 2 We had some untimely deaths in the community. Rest in Peace to Tug Roae, Gary Daugherty, an…
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel of the Month Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start Buy a copy from us: https://comix-experience.myshopify.com/collections/selections-from-our-graphic-novel-of-the-month-club/products/coyote-doggirl-hc-stl085340 Taken from a live show you can find here: https://www.you…
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Spotlight 814: SaNae Stephens: The Little Match Girl
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Podcast: Ryan and Brenna are joined in studio by the star of PACA’s Striking 12, SaNae Stephens! We discuss Striking 12 and SaNae’s background in theatre. We talk a bit about Brenna’s favorite show on the planet, Waitress, which is being screened at Tinseltown until Monday. We take ou…
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Fan Service #2 - Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance!
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Join us as we review 2011's "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" - where Nic Cage is his absolute Nic Cagiest, everyone wears black motorcycle boots, and there's an unnecessarily hot mom, plus: Idris Elba, Christopher Lambert, and the GHOST CRANE! We aren't on any social media just yet, but you can drop us an email at fanservicemoviepodcast@gmail.com…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Podcast: Ryan and Brenna battle through adversity with studio equipment issues to bring you the first episode in a month! We discuss a few show’s we’ve seen in the last few weeks, including The Play that Goes Wrong at Seneca High School, Guys and Dolls at General McClane, directed by …
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BEN HATKE for THINGS IN THE BASEMENT
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Idiotville Productions Presents: Fan Service! A Superhero Movie Podcast #1 Superman and the Mole Men
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Welcome to a preview of the first episode of the newest show from Idiotville Productions: Fan Service! Join our Sean Kiley and his brother Jim as they embark on their long-awaited adventure into the world of Super-Hero movies! First up: Superman and the Mole Men (1951) Starring George Reeves as Clark Kent/Superman and Phyllis Coates as Lois Lane an…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Podcast: Ryan and Brenna are joined by Leslie Ford and Ash Carr from The Convent by Jessica Dickey. We discuss the show, which is currently running at Dramashop through November 19! Ash makes us coffee at our favorite place in town, our sponsors and friends, Werner Books. They just ne…
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel of the Month Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start Buy a copy from us and get an exclusive bookplate: https://comix-experience.myshopify.com/collections/selections-from-our-graphic-novel-of-the-month-club/products/monica-hc-stl274658 Taken from a live show you can fin…
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Spotlight 814: Alex Stone of the 50th Anniversary National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar~
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Send us a Text Message. 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.…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre Podcast: Ryan and Brenna discuss the incredible production of Misery at the Erie Playhouse. Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro are coming to Erie, and we can’t wait! Brenna rages about a local theatre not crediting an artist…that happens to be her father. Spotlight 814’s Patreon is …
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Spotlight 814: Mitchell King of Evil Dead, Also A Paying Loser.mp3
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre Podcast: You may recognize this week’s guest from our Ensemble Appreciation Show…it’s Mitchell King! Star of MCT’s Evil Dead the Musical! We discuss Evil Dead, currently running at Voodoo Compound in Meadville. Brenna and Ryan give an honest review of Mel Brooks’ Young Franken…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre Podcast: Molly Parks and Aj Holman from the 42nd Annual production of A Canterbury Feast at the Station Dinner Theatre join Ryan and Brenna at CAM Erie. We talk about the history of the show and the current production. We also discuss the ridiculous Church of the Rock Easter p…
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Send us a Text Message. This 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 Rya…
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CHIP ZDARSKY & JASON LOO for AFTERLIFT
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Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel of the Month Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start Buy a copy from us and get an exclusive bookplate: https://comix-experience.myshopify.com/collections/selections-from-our-graphic-novel-of-the-month-club/products/afterlift-tp-stl171057 Taken from a live show you can …
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Send us a Text Message. The vibes are immaculate as Ryan is joined at CAM Erie by Isaiah Aldridge and Aaron Holman, stars of Dramashop’s The Brothers Size, and the Monster in the Academy Theatre’s production of Young Frankenstein, Chris Pedersen…and Bob. Isaiah and Aaron discuss why The Brothers Size is so important, and what the show means to them…
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Spotlight 814: Kate Thiem is Beautiful
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Podcast: Kate Thiem, star of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, joins us at CAM Erie to discuss the production, running through October 1 at the Erie Playhouse, and Ghost Light: Musical Theatre After Hours on WQLN. We also discuss The Brothers Size at Dramashop, also running through …
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Episode Notes Notes go here Kyle Lawrence joins me to discuss The Pineapples of Wrath by Cathon. Thanks to François Vigneault for the ARC. Kyle Lawrence is a comic writer and producer from New Jersey. He's been a student of the Kubert Art School, has short comics featured in anthologies from Oneshi Press, Back From the Depths and more. Recently he …
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