Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre Podcast
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.
Episodes
42 episodes since 2023
Spotlight 814: Pippin at PACA, featuring SaNae Stephens and Aaron Holman!
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 openi...
September 04, 2024
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36:31
Spotlight 814: Adele Crotty and Tony Lewandowski of Penny and Pearl Productions!
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....
August 26, 2024
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1:00:01
Spotlight 814: Anthony Nunez and Dylan Vergotz from Newsies at the Erie Playhouse!
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.spotlight8...
July 31, 2024
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51:02
Spotlight 814: Jersey Boys at the Academy Theatre
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...
July 15, 2024
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39:39
Spotlight 814: Guys and Dolls with Erie Playhouse Stars Leah Johnson and Rachel Freenock
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...
June 18, 2024
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32:54
Spotlight 814: Getting Out's Ashley Meyer!
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 hea...
June 11, 2024
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41:41
Spotlight 814: On Location at the PACA Season Reveal!
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 No...
May 21, 2024
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20:18
Spotlight 814 - Shrek on Tour's Leading Man, Nicholas Hambruch!
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...
May 14, 2024
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23:13
Spotlight 814: Dramashop's Anna McJunkin and Hannah Richardson
This Week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastDramashop'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 exc...
May 12, 2024
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49:56
Spotlight 814 - Wimpy Kid and Wimpy Dad, Cavin Kress of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Richard Kress
🎭✨ 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 ...
May 06, 2024
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49:02
Spotlight 814: Stomp's Madeline Jafari is Engaging Audiences and Pushing Artistic Boundaries
🎙️ 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 t...
April 02, 2024
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Episode 30
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16:07
Spotlight 814: Celebrating Easter with Church of the Rock's Musical Marvels
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 Stor...
March 24, 2024
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Episode 29
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36:21
Spotlight 814: A Long Day's Journey Into Night with Luke Scribner
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'Nei...
March 10, 2024
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36:31
Spotlight 814- Brett Johnson of MIAC and Jessica Vosk Ticket Giveaway
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 th...
February 25, 2024
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35:12
Spotlight 814: Just the 2 of Us
This week on Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre PodcastRyan and Brenna are wingin’ it in the studio, with brand-new microphones! We sound crisp as hell, y’all. Listen for free on our we...
February 18, 2024
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Episode 26
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39:19
Spotlight 814: The Artistic Pulse of PACA with Betsy Butoryak and Mark Tanenbaum
This 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 produc...
February 13, 2024
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Episode 25
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57:21
Spotlight 814: Rainey Treviño: Bringing Annie's Spunky Optimism to Life on the Annie National Tour
On 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 de...
February 09, 2024
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16:06
Spotlight 814: Weird Romance, Anastasia, and Tootsie Supercast!
This week on Spotlight 814: Erie's Local Theatre PodcastJoin 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 Wo...
February 05, 2024
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Episode 24
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44:46
Spotlight 814: Mitchell and Keyera from Meadville Community Theatre's A Doll's House
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 insi...
January 14, 2024
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Episode 23
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19:22
Spotlight 814: Kristy Moore from Barrow-Civic Theatre!
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 ma...
January 07, 2024
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Episode 22
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35:00
Spotlight 814: Andrew Scoggin, Corny Collins from the National Tour of Hairspray!
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 Thea...
January 06, 2024
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Episode 21
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23:52
Spotlight 814: Let It Go!
This week on Spotlight 814, Erie's Local Theatre Podcast:Act 1Ryan and a very tired Brenna discuss Disney’s Frozen Jr. at the Academy Theatre in Meadville.We talk about the benefits of Youth Theatre.
December 17, 2023
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Episode 20
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31:26
Spotlight 814: SaNae Stephens: The Little Match Girl
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 backgrou...
December 10, 2023
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Episode 19
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29:44