Best Theatre For Young Audiences Podcasts (2024)

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Disney's Finding Nemo JR. Edition 6:36

3M ago6:36

6:36

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Tommi Harsch (Dory) and Aaron Marshall ((Marlin) chat about TCT's production of Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/shows/disneys-finding-nemo-jr/ to…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA Youth Edition 3:47

5M ago3:47

3:47

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Juno Brosas (Cinderella) and TCT’s Creative Project Manager, Cal Harris, chat about Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition. Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/show…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: NARNIA The Musical edition 5:54

7M ago5:54

5:54

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Elli Maddock (Susan) and Christian Arias (Ensemble) chat about how they began performing, their favorite part of NARNIA THE MUSICAL, speaking in an accent, themes of the show, a…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition edition 10:20

10M ago10:20

10:20

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Henry Howland (Squidward) and Makenzie Ruff (Karen) chat about their start in theater, what audiences can expect from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION, and the Lightning Rou…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Pinocchio: The Wooden Boy edition 6:15

10M ago6:15

6:15

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Hear from Rosvic Siason and Edrico Evans-Pritchett, two actors currently on the road with TCT On Tour and starring in PINOCCHIO: THE WOODEN BOY. Find out more about the retellin…

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Season 2 E: 1 - Review of Utah TYA in 2022 32:18

11M ago32:18

32:18

In this episode of the podcast I'm my own guest! In 2022 I began reviewing plays for the Utah Theatre Bloggers Association (UTBA) and I recap what I saw in Utah TYA productions across the state in 2022. This is a condensed episode, and the full version can be found on our YouTube Channel at a later date. Coming up this season we have a 2-part inter…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Princess & Frog The Musical edition 7:39

1+ y ago7:39

7:39

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes.Spring Starr Pillow, who plays Queen Helene in TCT's world-premiere adaptation of PRINCESS & FROG THE MUSICAL, interviews Ranease Brown, who plays Princess Acrimonia. Find out wh…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: The Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. edition 8:06

1+ y ago8:06

8:06

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Chris Logan Carter, who plays Sam the Snowman in TCT’s production of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER JR. interviews Henry Howland, who plays Comet, one of Santa’s famous reindeer…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Disney's Descendants: The Musical Edition 6:20

2y ago6:20

6:20

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. BRITTANY “HARMONY” HAYES who stars as the Fairy Godmother in TCT's production of DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL interviews JORDAN DARNELL who plays her daughter, Jane, in the…

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Episode 7 - Idris Goodwin (Recorded Dec 2021) 42:00

2y ago42:00

42:00

In this episode of the podcast our guest is the in demand wordsmith and titan of a man, Idris Goodwin. Idris Goodwin is an award winning scriptwriter, breakbeat poet, educator and executive director of The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. He was recently named a 2021 United States Artist Fellow. In addition to Can I Kick It?, …

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: The Wiz JR. edition 5:23

2+ y ago5:23

5:23

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Kyndra Jefferies, who plays Addaperle in the world-premiere of THE WIZ JR., interviews The Wiz, himself (played by Jazz McMullen). He even takes part in our Lightning Round!Visi…

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Episode 6 - Maria Cary 35:37

2+ y ago35:37

35:37

In this episode of the podcast our guest is the exhuberant and groundbreaking Maria Cary. Maria Cary is a professional Theatre for Youth educator. The current Drama and Dance Resource Teacher for Orange County Public Schools, she holds an MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences from the University of Central Florida and a BA in Theatre and Elementary Ed…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR. edition 6:16

2+ y ago6:16

6:16

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Artistic Director interviews Stage Director and Scenic Designer of ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR., Nate Bertone. They discuss the job of a director, what it’s like t…

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Episode 5 - Gene Columbus 53:20

2+ y ago53:20

53:20

In this episode of the podcast our guest is the warm and mesmerizing Gene Columbus. Gene Columbus had a long and illustrious career with the Walt Disney Company before he became a renowned presence in the field of TYA. Gene served for over a decade as the executive director of what had been the Orlando Civic Theatre as it transitioned and blossomed…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Elf The Musical JR. Edition 8:05

2+ y ago8:05

8:05

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Artistic Director and Stage Director of ELF THE MUSICAL JR., Roderick Justice interviews Maddie Burgoon Jones, featured performer and TCT’s Associate Artistic Director. Th…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Nutcracker Rocks Edition 5:39

2+ y ago5:39

5:39

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Associate Artistic Director and Stage Director of NUTCRACKER ROCKS, Maddie Burgoon Jones, interviews Renee Stoltzfus, of the show’s touring actors about being back on stag…

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Episode 4 - Tim Webb 1:03:52

2+ y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

In this episode, our guest is the charismatic, insightful, philosophical, and moving Tim Webb. Tim is the founder of the UK's Oily Cart company today Tim's work in theatre spans many decades and is focused on creating sensory engaging theatre for children with PMLDs or Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities. PLMD is not just those who are neurodiv…

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Episode 3 - Chris Brown (Recorded April 2020) 40:27

2+ y ago40:27

40:27

In this episode, our guest is the enterprising and accomplished Chris Brown. Chris Brown is the executive director of the Orlando Rep -- Central Florida's premiere TYA company. Orlando REP's mission is to create experiences that enlighten, entertain, and enrich the lives of family and young audiences. Their first season of children's plays was in 1…

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Episode 2 - Becky Wallin 34:42

3y ago34:42

34:42

In this episode our guest is the impressive and wise Becky Wallin. Rebeca Wallin is the managing director of the Brigham Young University Young Company. Young Company is BYU's TYA touring company taking two shows a year to elementary and middle schools through out the state of Utah. Their fall show is usually a TYA script or an adaptation of a cont…

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Episode 1 - Nina Meehan 36:53

3y ago36:53

36:53

In this episode, our guest is the brilliant and engaging Nina Meehan. Nina’s award-winning theatrical work for young people as CEO and Founder of Bay Area Children's Theatre has reached more than 1 million kids and adults and has toured nationally and internationally. As president of the board of directors of TYA/USA, the national organization of t…

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Episode 0 - Intro to TYA with Scott Savage 58:04

3y ago58:04

58:04

In this episode of the podcast, I go solo and discuss the field of TYA from my perspective! A little about me. I am a middle school theatre teacher in Salt Lake City at the states most wonderfully diverse middle school. I have a BA in Theatre Arts Education from Brigham Young University and an MFA in Theatre focused on Theatre for Young Audiences (…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Rapunzel's Hairy Fairy Tale Edition 5:25

3+ y ago5:25

5:25

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. Jackson Hurt, who stars in RAPUNZEL'S HAIRY FAIRY TALE, interviews Brandi Langford-Sherrill, who also stars in the show. Learn more about what it's like to be on stage during a …

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Theatre companies adapt their storytelling skills to reach audiences during pandemic lockdown. 35:17

3+ y ago35:17

35:17

In this podcast, the creative team behind Hidden Winter audio adventure, tell me about the joys and difficulties of adapting their theatre and storytelling skills to reach audiences during the pandemic’s lockdowns and restrictions.It’s a process that’s presented lots of opportunities for learning new skills, and for doing theatre in a different way…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Garfield, The Musical With Cattitude Edition 8:34

3+ y ago8:34

8:34

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Education Manager, Maddie Burgoon Jones, interviews TCT's Resident Costume Designer, Jeff Shearer. Learn more about Jeff's special "pandemic" designs for the show.You can …

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: The Velveteen Rabbit Edition 8:48

3+ y ago8:48

8:48

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Education Manager, Maddie Burgoon Jones, interviews the Velveteen Rabbit himself (and her husband!) James Jones. Find out about how TCT has been working behind the scenes …

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Jacqueline and the Beanstalk Edition 6:38

3+ y ago6:38

6:38

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes of TCT with Audio Footlights. This episode features stage director, Scott Hunt, interviewing Brandi Langford-Sherrill, the actress who plays ALL of the characters in the TCT prod…

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S1:E5 – Who Killed Gertrude Crump? Episode 5 37:00

4y ago37:00

37:00

Episode Notes The final episode of season one! This episode consists of a casual conversation between co-creators Tara Travis and Ryan Gladstone about the origin and tangled journey of Who Killed Gertrude Crump? Support Monster Theatre: The Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/monster-theatre Find out more at https://…

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S1:E4 – Who Killed Gertrude Crump? Part Four 31:02

4y ago31:02

31:02

Episode Notes Thank you for listening to Part 4 of Who Killed Gertrude Crump?! The grand finale! This radio play adaptation was written and directed by Ryan Gladstone, performed, edited and audio engineered by Tara Travis, with original score by Drew Jurecka and Robbie Grunwald, and foley by Vaughn Wagner. We will be adding a fifth episode which wi…

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S1:E3 – Who Killed Gertrude Crump? Part Three 22:27

4y ago22:27

22:27

Episode Notes Thank you for listening to Part 3 of Who Killed Gertrude Crump?! This radio play adaptation was written and directed by Ryan Gladstone, performed, edited and audio engineered by Tara Travis, with original score by Drew Jurecka and Robbie Grunwald, and foley by Vaughn Wagner. We’ll see you soon for the final part of the mystery where y…

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S1:E2 – Who Killed Gertrude Crump? Part Two 13:08

4y ago13:08

13:08

Episode Notes Thank you for listening to Part 2 of Who Killed Gertrude Crump?!This radio play adaptation was written and directed by Ryan Gladstone, performed, edited and audio engineered by Tara Travis, with original score by Drew Jurecka and Robbie Grunwald, and foley by Vaughn Wagner. We’ll see you soon for the next part of the mystery where you…

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S1:E1 – Who Killed Gertrude Crump? Part One 25:46

4y ago25:46

25:46

Thank you for listening to Part 1 of Who Killed Gertrude Crump?!This radio play adaptation was written and directed by Ryan Gladstone, performed and edited by Tara Travis, with original score by Drew Jurecka and Robbie Grunwald, and foley by Vaughn Wagner. Support Monster Theatre: The Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/…

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The Ethel Mermaid, Part 5 -Season 2, Episode 5 6:49

4y ago6:49

6:49

A Ridiculously Entertaining NEW 5-Part Series that follows The Ethel Mermaid's quest to star on Broadway! Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Panto…

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The Ethel Mermaid, Part 4 -Season 2, Episode 4 6:33

4y ago6:33

6:33

A Ridiculously Entertaining NEW 5-Part Series that follows The Ethel Mermaid's quest to star on Broadway! Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Panto…

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The Ethel Mermaid, Part 3 -Season 2, Episode 3 6:40

4y ago6:40

6:40

A Ridiculously Entertaining NEW 5-Part Series that follows The Ethel Mermaid's quest to star on Broadway! Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Panto…

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The Ethel Mermaid, Part 2 -Season 2, Episode 2 5:27

4y ago5:27

5:27

A Ridiculously Entertaining NEW 5-Part Series that follows The Ethel Mermaid's quest to star on Broadway! Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Panto…

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The Ethel Mermaid, Part 1 -Season 2, Episode 1 7:59

4y ago7:59

7:59

A Ridiculously Entertaining NEW 5-Part Series that follows The Ethel Mermaid's quest to star on Broadway! Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Panto…

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Little Red Riding Boots-4-Season 1, Episode 7 7:58

4y ago7:58

7:58

A Ridiculously Entertaining NEW 4-Part Series featuring the Adventures of Little Red Riding Boots! Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Pantochino’s…

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Ep. 2- Audience Encounters 16:54

4y ago16:54

16:54

Hello! We are theatre artists from Khilona Theatre for Children and the Young, India's first company of adults performing for children. Join us as we share our journeys and experiences from the World of Make Believe! In this episode, we share some of our Audience Encounters with you. Hope you enjoy it! If you have any suggestions, feedback or quest…

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Little Red Riding Boots-3 - Season 1, Episode 6 7:55

4y ago7:55

7:55

A Ridiculously Entertaining NEW 4-Part Series featuring the Adventures of Little Red Riding Boots! Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Pantochino’s…

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Episode 1: Our Origin Stories 16:38

4y ago16:38

16:38

Hi! Hope this lock down is treating you well. We are theatre artists from Khilona Theatre for Children and the Young, India's first company of adults performing for children. Join us as we share our journeys and experiences from the World of Make Believe! Hope you enjoy it. In this episode, we share our 'origin stories' with all of you, about how w…

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Little Red Riding Boots-2 - Season 1, Episode 5 9:36

4y ago9:36

9:36

A Ridiculously Entertaining NEW 4-Part Series featuring the Adventures of Little Red Riding Boots! Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Pantochino’s…

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Little Red Riding Boots - Season 1, Episode 4 6:44

4y ago6:44

6:44

A Ridiculously Entertaining NEW 4-Part Series featuring the Adventures of Little Red Riding Boots! Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Pantochino’s…

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Beauty & The Beast (Sort of) - Season 1, Episode 3 21:03

4+ y ago21:03

21:03

A Ridiculously Entertaining take on Beauty & The Beast Pantochino is excited to share its unique plays with a global audience by “Broadcasting ‘Ridiculous’ Worldwide.” Meet Pantochino Podcasts! Favorite stories adapted and written by Bert Bernardi with original music by Justin Rugg. Voiced by Pantochino’s talented core company members, each podcast…

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Annie JR. edition 6:21

4+ y ago6:21

6:21

By The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

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Beauty & The Beast (Sort of) - Trailer 0:36

4+ y ago0:36

0:36

A Ridiculously Entertaining Trailer for Beauty & The Beast (Sort of) from Pantochino PodcastsBy Pantochino Productions

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Coretta Scott King Edition 6:13

4+ y ago6:13

6:13

By The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati

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AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ The Underground Edition 6:26

4+ y ago6:26

6:26

AUDIO FOOTLIGHTS: Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ The Underground EditionThe Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, invites the young (and young-at-heart) to take a peek behind the scenes. TCT’s Resident Artist and Playwright, Deondra Kamau Means interviews Brandi Langford-Sherrill, the ac…