Neuse Little Podcast

Send us Fan Mail After taking a break in June we’re back with repeat guest Patsy Castellano and newcomer Karen Mollins, join us as we chat about the Neuse Little Theatre Summer Drama Camp coming back after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and after that Meta and I recap NLT’s annual award ceremony The Cannons. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests:...

Send us Fan Mail Hear from a few cast members of The Trip to Bountiful opening Friday May 27th. We talk about a variety of topics such as backgrounds, motivations and making the most out of tech week. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Edith Berry, Caroline Chavez, Tim Russell visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Tw...

Send us Fan Mail Join Matt and Meta as they set out to discuss the finale of Neuse Little Theatre’s 47th season Trip to Bountiful and how they get delightfully distracted along the way. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Leave a review and let us know what...

Send us Fan Mail Join us we talk to one of the most talented people at our humble hut. Set painter/set dresser Anita Liverman stops by the show and discusses her favorite sets to paint, her unique eye for detail and her other artistic forays in the Smithfield community. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Anita Liverman visit Neuse Little Theatre at...

Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode, we talk with three cast members of the current NLT production, 'Til Beth Do Us Part .  We find out about the show, their roles, and their experiences with NLT and other area theater groups.  Show runs April 15 & 16, 2022. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Laurie Evans, Bethany Ruffino, Curtis West v...

Send us Fan Mail The director of NLT’s 170th production 'Til Beth Do Us Part , Abigail Jordan, joins us on the show this week. Hear us chat about working with an experienced cast, having a crew that supports you and navigating the pitfalls of being a first-time director. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Abigail Jordan visit Neuse Little Theat...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk to Beth Cannon about her late mother Doris’ contributions to the founding of NLT and her work in the arts and culture of Johnston County. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Beth Cannon visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Leave a review and let us k...

Send us Fan Mail While we’re in between shows at NLT we welcome back Lawrence Carlisle III artistic director at the Gilbert Theater in Fayetteville, NC to talk about their upcoming show, his hatred of all things popular and then we all decide to crap on Andrew Lloyd Webber. Enjoy! Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Lawrence Carlisle III visit Neuse...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk to a small portion of The Outsiders cast. Grace, Jack and Bo take us through the rehearsal process and tell us what to expect from the 169th NLT production. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Grace D’Entremont, Jack D’Entremont, Bowen Thomson visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Tw...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we welcome back Tony Pender to the show. In this episode he talks about directing NLT’s new production “The Outsiders” premiering at the hut February 18th and runs two weekends. We discuss his vision for the show, working with several new teens in the cast and overall themes from the classic S.E. Hinton YA novel and how they translate to the stage. Host and Creator: Mat...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk to longtime NLT veteran Bill Jordan about his experience puppeteering the plant from Little Shop of Horrors and his work on keeping the hut up and running as well as several memorable roles onstage. His wife Joyce also rejoins the podcast to talk about her responsibilities as business manager for NLT. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by...

Send us Fan Mail The first NLT show of 2022 is in production and while they rehearse, we thought we’d take things from the stage to the silver screen this episode. Join Matt, Keith, Justin and Larry as they talk about some of the best movies of 2021. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Keith Davis, Justin Gore-Pike, Larry Carlisle III visit Neuse Li...

Send us Fan Mail Greg Hill reads "Cajun Night Before Christmas" by "TROSCLAIR", edited by Howard Jacobs, and illustrated by James Rice.  Pelican Publishing Company originally published 1973. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Greg Hill visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Ins...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk to longtime NLT actor, board member and all-around handyman Fred Toole. Hear him reminisce about hosting the Cannons as well as being a part of several classic NLT shows. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Fred Toole visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instag...

Send us Fan Mail We end the 168th production of Neuse Little Theatre at the beginning. Prop master Greg Hill, set designer Meta Toole and director Matt Gore discuss bringing The Explorers Club to the NLT stage. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Greg Hill visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and In...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk to three cast members of The Explorer’s Club playing at the hut November 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20. All three guests are making their debut at the hut so we get to know them a little better and ask about their favorite aspects of the show and what it’s like working NLT for the first time. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * G...

Send us Fan Mail Due to technical difficulties and weather, we had to scrap our previous plans for a spooky Halloween episode and interviewed Todd Johnson of the Johnston County Heritage Center about his experiences as musical director.  Also, all of his work with the Heritage Center and the Ava Gardner Museum. Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: T...

Send us Fan Mail Before our ghostly Halloween special in two weeks we sit down and talk about a bizarre incident of theft with a spooky twist, favorite Halloween movies and we replay a dramatic reading of The Raven recorded last year. Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook...

Send us Fan Mail The laughs continue on the second part of our conversation with Nancy Gibbs. We hear about being Glinda in Wizard of Oz, the consequences of giving Toto bits of hotdog in an enclosed space and other stories from behind the scenes at the hut. Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Nancy Gibbs visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselitt...

Send us Fan Mail The talented and wonderful Nancy Gibbs joins us on the show to talk about being a Tik Tok celebrity and about starting in NLT’s 47th season opener Never Too Late (which opens TODAY! Call 919-934-1873 to reserve seats) and other NLT behind the scenes stories.  Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Nancy Gibbs visit Neuse Little Theatr...

Send us Fan Mail Long time NLT vets and father/daughter Randy and Abigail Jordan sit down with us and talk about what it’s like playing despicable characters, favorite NLT shows and what it’s like taking on one of the greatest and weightiest plays of all time as a first time director.  Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Randy Jordan & Abigail...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our conversation with Leanne Bernard and talk about challenges she's faced as a director and her new career path as a spiritual medium.  This leads us to share our personal spooky encounters with the other side.  Special guest: Tamara Baltazar sits in for a moment as well. Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Leanne...

Send us Fan Mail Our 47th Season is moving forward and so are we.  We're back to interviewing your NLT favorites.  In part 1 of our interview with Leanne Bernard, we talk about her time on stage at the hut and helping out with the summer drama program.  Enjoy! Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Leanne Bernard visit Neuse Little Theatre at www...

Send us Fan Mail Matt and Meta talk about Neuse Little Theatre's upcoming 47th season for 2021-2022, and the shows planned.  We wanted to have a little discussion about the plots and plans for the future.  We will start bringing folks back on the podcast who are going to be in the shows soon and we'll get more in depth about shows and experiences. Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer...

Send us Fan Mail Our last episode in our series of "outside perspective" interviews we talk with members/leaders of other local theatres about their seasons and experiences as we all open back up from the pandemic shut down.  This week's guest is Shaun Braswell who works with the Arts Council of Wilson and the Edna Boykin Cultural Center in Wilson NC.  Shaun talks about their new se...