Chris Hicks

Footlights: A Community Theater Podcast

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Welcome to Footlights: a community theater podcast from the Quad Cities, hosted by performing arts veteran Chris Hicks, and rotating collection of Thespians from around the area. Join us each episode for exclusive conversations with local theater artists about our love for local theater and the life it brings to our community.

Author

Chris Hicks

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.wvik.org

Latest episode

Nov 10, 2025

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Episodes

Iconic Roles and Unforgettable Moments: James Driscoll's 35-Year Theater Legacy 10.11.2025

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

From Huntsville to the Quad Cities: Bobby Becher's Theater Journey 14.10.2025

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.

Behind the Curtain: Sydney Crumbleholme's Theatrical Journey 13.08.2025

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.

He's everywhere, he's everywhere... 09.06.2025

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

Groundbreaker 30.05.2025

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.

A local theater dynasty 26.02.2025

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.

Diving in with Nick Munson 30.12.2024

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.

Up close and personal with Lily Blouin 02.12.2024

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

Over 70 years serving the youth of the Quad Cities 11.11.2024

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

Creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky 30.10.2024

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.

Building a Stage: The Birth of Black Box Theater 23.09.2024

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.

To See or Not To See 29.07.2024

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

He Prefers to Be Out of the Spotlight 22.07.2024

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

Music is Her Life 15.07.2024

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.

"You were on Mrs. Maisel!?!" 30.05.2024

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.

Eric Teeter rockets into The House of Blue Leaves 29.04.2024

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

Quad Cities means "four times the theater activity" to Thayne Lamb 19.04.2024

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

Setting down in Meteor City... 12.03.2024

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.

Sit a spell with Erin Platt 27.02.2024

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

Playcrafters 95th season begins! 02.02.2024

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."

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