NYT Antics

As promised, here is another episode with creative director Justin Parks. Last time, we covered the summer, but there is a lot happening for the fall. Justin answers all the questions about our expansion to Conroe, Studio, and Fall musicals. You do not want to miss this one because it is what we have all been wondering about.

We promised inside the mind of Justin Parks, and here is part one! We start with summer shows and camp, but you need to listen to every minute because there are nuggets to be found. It is nice to hear about all the prayer and thought processes that go into planning season after season. NYT has a lot coming up, and you don't want to miss hearing about all these opportunities. #nyt #fyp #youththeate...

Get'cha head in the game, Wildcats! Time to tune in and hear Cash Barosh, Charis Lichnovsky, and Luke Holland school us on all things High School Musical. Between the laughs, these cast members share some really deep and spiritual insights into this show and NYT. #highschoolmusical #theater #musicaltheater #fyp #youththeater #christiantheater #nationalyouththeater #nytantics

Put on your basketball shoes and get ready for this episode! It is quite the ride, but just know, we are all in it together. The team of Erica Gallegos, Tim Barosh, Kristel Williams, Jenny Moyado, and Bina Walker FILLLLLL the studio with lots of personality, so Ella had her hands full. You won’t want to miss this one! #highschoolmusical #youththeater #theater #musicaltheater #nationalyouththeater...

A fairy tale twist awaits! Join our host Ella Hartley as she interviews members of the directing team for the next NYT 2026 spring show, Grimm. If you are wondering what Grimm is about, then you need to listen to Carla Prescott, the director, Angela Ward, the vocal director, and Christina Ellis, the producer, fill you in on all the details for this fun, update show. This show is not what you have...

What does a frog and Snow White and a Magical little man have in common? Well, check out this episode to find out from Sebastian Rocha, Angela Prescott, and Gavin Ward who are members of the cast of NYTs 2026 production of Grimm. They were told not to spill any secrets, but you will just have to listen to find out if they could hold their tongues! #youththeater #theater #funnykids #nyt #nationalyo...

As we get close to opening night for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, enjoy some cast interviews. We have some of our youngest cast members and some of our oldest being interviewed in this episode. It is fun to hear from someone who is getting a mic for the first time and from someone who holds the record for being in the most NYT shows ever. Tune in to hear Audrey Mae Hooton, Alyssa Perez, and Ainoa Zuloaga...

The first show on the Spring 2026 calendar is Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Our director, Abi Baker, is making her directing debut, with her sister Kayleigh Collier as her choreographer. This episode introduces the listener to all things Diary with the help of the veteran producer, Rachel Holland. This show promises to take you back to middle school with some heartwarming lessons. Laughter and smiles are...

With show auditions coming up, are you ready? How do you get ready? This episode interviews some of our audition experts who also happen to teach audition prep classes for NYT Studio. Shana Manna, Rachel Holland, and Randi Lanum share their advice for preparing for auditions as well as talk about the classes they teach with NYT Studio. These three ladies have all serves on multiple show teams in a...

Elianna Barosh, Penelope Morrow, and Kaitlyn Vaughn share their experience in over 50 shows combined. These three young ladies talk about audition nerves, picking shows, picking songs, being intimidated, and learning from disappointment. Preparing from and surviving auditions is not for the faint of heart, but it is totally worth it once you reach show time!

NYT Studio is a perfect way to become a triple threat. If you want to know what that means, this is the episode for you. Jessica Kotrla, Education Director, and Shana Manna, Studio Assistant Director and Instructor, fill us in on the spring plans for NYT Studio. If you aren't ready to commit for classes in spring, this is still a perfect episode to learn about what NYT Studio offers. #nyt #nationa...

Where did NYT Antics come from? Well, this episode dives deep into the history of NYT Antics and is a perfect passing of the baton from the original host, Jillian Parks, to the current host, Ella Hartley. Jillian has moved off to New York, so this phone interview shows just how far our two hosts will go to tell us about what NYT means to them. If you enjoy behind the scenes trivia and backstories,...

Join us for a fun interview between real life friends! Get behind-the-scenes insights from Kammie Williams (Widow Corney) and Hudson Terrill (The Artful Dodger). It is a very serious show, but the interview is full of laughs. This interview will get you excited for this final fall show !!! #fyp #nyt #nationalyouththeater #funnykids #theaterkids #theaterpodcast #theaterlife #oliver #musicals #theat...

Join us for the second show of the season, the classic Mary Poppins. It is a treat to hear the interviews with Jacob Hale (Bert) and Aiden McElroy (Bank Chairman, Admiral Boom, Chimney Sweep) by our host Ella Hartley (Jane). This show has magic and wonder and hope! It will be hard to get tickets, but after you hear the behind the scenes scoop, you will want to be there! #nyt #theater #youttheater...

All things The SpongeBob Musical! The first show of the fall 2025 season is SpongeBob the Musical, and if you don’t already have tickets, you will rush to buy them after hearing about this unique show and amazing cast from Canaan Bowles (SpongeBob) and Kayden Solomon (Sardine Devotee, Sandy Understudy) You will laugh and smile so much that your face muscles will hurt! #youththeater #fyp #theater #...

Welcome to NYT Antics! Host Jillian Parks sits down with Liberty Parks to reminisce about years 7 - 10 of the National Youth Theater. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, early production highlights, camp stories and the unforgettable improvisations that helped shape NYT's legacy. Subscribe now and join us on this journey through NYT's early days!#theater #youttheater #funny #kidstories...

Welcome to NYT Antics! Host Jillian Parks sits down with Justin Parks, founder and artistic director of NYT, to reminisce about the first six years of the National Youth Theater. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, early production highlights, and the unforgettable improvisations that helped shape NYT's legacy. Subscribe now and join us on this journey through NYT's early days!