Footlights: A Community Theater Podcast

In this episode of Footlights we welcome James Driscoll, a veteran actor with an impressive 35-year career in the Quad Cities theater scene.

In this episode of Footlights, we dive deep into the multifaceted world of Bobby Becher, an accomplished musical theater performer and creator whose journey began in the charming city of Huntsville, Alabama.

In this captivating episode of Footlights, host Chris Hicks and co-host Jake Ladd sit down with the incredibly talented Sydney Crumbleholme, a rising star in the world of local theater.

Listen in on our chat with Tyler Henning before he takes a well deserved hiatus from his hectic presence in the QC theatre scene.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Cindy Ramos of Countryside Community Theatre and proud Latina who was instrumental in bringing "In the Heights" to the Quad Cities.

Chris Hicks and co-host Jake Ladd talk with Dana Skiles of Richmond Hill Players fresh of her run directing My Son Is Crazy But Promising.

Chris Hicks talks with local actor Nick Muson about his life and career in the Quad Cities, including his recent role as Ursala in the Little Mermaid at Countryside Community Theatre in Eldridge, Iowa.

Chris Hicks and co-host Alisha Hanes talk with local fight choreographer and intimacy coach Lily Blouin.

Davenport Junior Theatre's cheerleader Dan Sheridan shares the mission and story of DJT's presence in the Quad Cities.

You're in for a spooky good treat as Chris Hicks and Tristan Tapscott sit with Marc Christopher, a.k.a Uncle Fester in Circa 21's Dinner Playhouse production of The Addams Family Musical.

Join host Chris Hicks as she dives into the vibrant world of local theater with Lora Adams, co-founder of the Black Box Theater in Moline, Illinois.

Genesius Guild's Marc Nelson sets it straight on classic theatre in the park.

Actor, director, and playwright. Take a listen to Quad Cities Theatre icon Aaron Randolph III for a thoughtful perspective on the local theatre scene.

She's a Circa 21 Dinner Theatre Bootlegger and main stage performer. She's been singing her whole life. You don't want to miss this episode with the effervescent Sidney Dexter Richardson.

Chris Hicks and guest host Tristan Tapscott sit down with Ben Gougeon to talk about his recent immersive theater project The Stacks, as well as his wide ranging career that spans both stage and screen.

Chris Hicks and guest host Alisha Hanes talk with Eric Teeter about his upcoming appearance in House of Blue Leaves

Chris Hicks and guest host Jake Ladd talk with young and up-coming Thayne Lamb.

Chris Hicks and guest co-host Alisha Hanes talk with Madelyn Dorta, director of Paint Night at Playcrafters Barn Theater, about the upcoming show as well as her adventures in Meteor City.

Chris Hicks and guest host Tristan Tapscott dig into the on-stage and back-stage career of Quad Cities' darling Erin Platt.

Playcrafters Barn Theatre is celebrating 95 years of community theatre. Listen in as Playcrafters' current board president, Kathy Graham, shares the troupe's history as well as its upcoming productions. Also featured is Jake Ladd, director for Playcrafters' opening show, "Harvey."