Theater Stories: The Story Theater Company Podcast

This week Maggie and Elodie once again talk with STCs most prolific actor, Gregorio the Crow, about the past season and about what's coming up in 2026-27.

That's a wrap on our 20th season at STC! This week Grover is backstage at Newsies Jr getting to know to our new production manager, Cindy Stanbro.

This week Tom sneaks backstage to talk with the cast of Newsies Jr. Several actors give their take on the show as the musical heads into its second and final weekend.

This week Tom talks to Newsies Jr castmates, Gaby and Abigail about the excitement of tech week and opening night coming up on Friday. This is Gaby's last STC show and Abigail's second. 

Former podcast host Maggie Haggas joins Leah Geisinger to talk with Elodie about all the singing, dancing and prep happening at STC, as the rehearsals prepare to move to the City Auditorium.

This week Elodie talks to Drea Miller and Elias Englemann about their first show at STC. They chat about what got them started in theater and their epectations as we head into the final few weeks of rehearsal.

This week Elodie talks to Eli Hufford about his many roles at STC and Ames High. The conversation stretches from the Iowa High School Music Theater Showcase to pasta.

This week Elodie taps Newsies Jr choreographer Makayla Schuler to talk about the dance-heavy musical and what audiences can expect when the show opens at the City Auditorium next month.

This week Elodie talks to Duncan Bearson about the show and his long tenure with Story Theater Company. They dive into favorite shows, rehearsals and cookies.

This week Elodie talks with Morgan Everhard, the director of Newsies Jr. They chat about Morgan's past shows, director's responsibilities, and an depth segment on warm-up games. NOTE: Newsies Jr podcast episodes will post on Wednesdays.

This week it was announced that the 2026-27 season will include: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Lion King Jr, As You Like It and Matilda Jr. Elodie was at STC for the announcement and got reaction from some STC players.

That's the final curtain on Looking Glass Land! We are off this week as we transition into Newsies Jr with the new podcast host, Elodie Biggs. See you next week!

All good things must come to an end. On Grover's last episode for Looking Glass Land, he talks to fellow Responsibilities: Maddie O’Donnell and Trillium Hayslett who play a bunch of other roles too.