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Send us Fan Mail What you see onstage is just the tip of the theatrical iceberg. It takes many hands, brains, minds, and hearts to run a professional theatre. In this episode you’ll hear from two of BTE’s newest Ensemble Members, Shemar Wheeler and Rae Weber about their jobs, their favorite theatre stories, how to say the word “Bagel” and so much more! Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Resident Artists Amy Rene Byrne and Kimie Muroya are joined by Guest Actor Billy Martel to discuss BTE’s 49th season opener, Cry It Out by Molly Smith Metzler. This dramedy is about “three different mothers, one shared struggle” among four new parents balancing newborns, work, identity, and relationships. They describe their roles: Kimie plays Jesse, a former Manhattan corporate lawyer considering staying home; Amy plays Lina, a working-class hospital admin who must return to work and lives in her boyfriend’s mother’s house; Billy plays Mitchell, Adrienne’s well-intentioned husband trying to build community through a “coffee clutch.” Filled with laughter and tears (from adults and babies), Cry It Out runs Sept. 10th–20th, tours Sept. 24th–Oct. 3rd. Please excuse the technical difficulties we experienced with this recording. While it is still easily understood, it is not the usual smooth aural experience we like to bring you, our faithful listeners. Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Aaron sits down with Amy, Abby and Kimie  to reveal BTE’s Season 49 titles to the podcast listeners and some new ways to see the work of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Artist Spotlight: Lethan Candlish Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Resident Artist and director, Aaron White, sits down with members of the cast of Elephant & Piggie’s: We’re In A Play and special guest and Children’s Librarian extraordinaire  NIna White to reflect on making the unexpected knockout of a musical, written by the multiple Caldecott winning author, Mo Willems. Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Resident Artists Amy Rene Byrne and Aaron White are joined by Associate Managing Director Justine Drake, and Communications Director Emma Ginader to clarify the difference between Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s Mainstage productions and Presented Events at the Alvina Krause Theatre.  They both happen in the BTE space, but are two very different events! BTE's Mainstages are produced in-house from top to bottom, and Presented Events are brought in from outside of our organization. Learn all about what goes into our programming and what we hope to see in the future!  Get your tickets at www.bte.org Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Ensemble Members, Amy Rene Byne, Abby Leffler, and Aaron White unwrap what's in store for this Summer’s Theatre School offerings and ask a few Theatre School alums what’s your favorite thing about playing and learning at BTE. Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Ensemble Members, Aaron White and Sarah Elizabeth Yorke chat with guest artist, Mackenzie Moyer about creativity, collaboration, and sisterhood in BTE’s upcoming production of a new adaptation of Little Women by playwright, Heather Chrisler  Spotlight on Laura Knorr, Executive Director of the Campus Theatre in Lewisburg, PA and the partnership between BTE and the Campus promoting culture and storytelling across central PA. Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail All about Raise the Region and why you should donate to BTE! Amy chats with Theatre School and Mainstage parents, Amanda Figueroa and Tim Sutton about their support of BTE, their daughter Margot's involvement, and how Tim ended up on BTE's Board. Listen in as they focus on Raise the Region, BTE’s largest annual fundraiser, emphasizing how even a $25 donation can be amplified through matching prizes during the 36-hour event run by Blaise Alexander. Raise the Region runs March 11th–13th!  Recorded and Edited by: Amy Rene Byrne Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Aaron, Kimie, and Amy discuss the theatre's role in sparking conversations within the community. They explore the challenges of maintaining a neutral space for dialogue amid increasing tribalism and political polarization. The Ensemble emphasizes the importance of uncomfortable yet courageous conversations and highlights 'Radiant Vermin' with post-show talkbacks and upcoming Playtasting of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune. They also discuss the ongoing I Am/We Are project, which aims to gather stories from Bloomsburg's diverse community. Recorded and Edited by: Amy Rene Byrne Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail The cast of Radiant Vermin–Amy Rene Byrne, Kimie Muroya, and Aaron White–explore the twists and turns in Phillip Ridley’s wicked modern day fairy tale that begs the question, “What would you do to own the perfect home?” Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Ensemble Members, Abigail Leffler & Aaron White run down the list of all things Theatre Education at BTE and ways that you can give the gift of creativity to a creative kid in your life. Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Kick off your holiday happiness with our episode all about A Charlie Brown Christmas coming to the BTE stage for the first time this season! We chat about tradition, the show, our wonderful community kid actors, and even give an inside glimpse into the rehearsal room.  Tickets on sale now at www.bte.org Episode recorded and edited by: Amy Rene Byrne Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail The Resident Acting Company sits down with long-time Managing Director, Jon White-Spunner to discuss his retirement, his time at BTE, and what's next on the horizon.  Jon served BTE for nearly 20 years with love, care, and a whole lot of heart. He's one of the nicest men you will ever meet and BTE will miss him dearly, but we wish him the best of luck in everything that is to come.  Recorded and Edited by: Amy Rene Byrne Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail (Almost all of) the cast sits down with Director James E. Ofalt to discuss BTE’s Season 48 opener, The 39 Steps!  From hijinx to esoteric analysis, this episode has just a little bit of everything.  The 39 Steps Low Price Previews: September 25th and 26th.  Opening Night Gala: September 27th (advanced tickets required) Tickets available online at www.bte.org Recorded remotely with fun technical difficulties and edited by: Amy Rene Byrne  Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Send us Fan Mail Join Amy Rene Byrne, Aaron White, and Kimie Muroya as they unveil Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s exciting 48th season! From musicals and beloved classics to a tribute to one of America’s founding fathers, this season offers something for everyone. Tune in to get the inside scoop, behind-the-scenes stories, and a sneak peek at what's to come! 00:05 Introduction  00:54 Announcing the 48th Season: The 39 Steps 04:28 Holiday Cheer: A Charlie Brown Christmas 08:07 Intimate Winter Performance: Radiant Vermin 12:06 Springtime Classic: Little Women 15:56 Educational Tour: The Amazing Mr. Franklin 18:34 Summer Family Show: Elephant & Piggie's We're in a Play! 21:12 Sensory Friendly Performances 22:40 I Am/We Are Project 30:04 Affordable Theatre Options 31:29 Season Highlights and Excitement 33:16 Final Thoughts and Farewell Recorded and Edited by: Amy Rene Byrne Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2-5episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.