thebackstairspodcast

The Back Stairs Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 29 episodes

Every theatrical stage needs an entrance and an exit. That’s where we come in. Join hosts Aaron, Jon, and Scott every week as we navigate the world of community theatre. Together with a rotating roster of guests we will unpack the ins and outs of community theatre, tell stories, share wisdom, and have some fun along the way. As hosts, we have multiple decades of theatrical experience and have all worn many different hats in the theatre world (performance, lighting and sound design, set building, directing, producing, and more)! We are proud to be your amateur theatre experts. So come join us a...

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Ep. 4 - Flipping the Script with the BSP Crew 27.06.2022 1:23:07

In this episode, Executive Producer Janelle Raven interviews the Back Stairs Podcast Guys (Aaron, Jon, and Scott). Together they will explore the relationship between actors and directors, and what it looks like to give and take direction well. They will also discuss the Guys’ theatrical histories a bit, share some stories, give some advice, and play a game.

Ep. 3 - Coming Home with Joshua Witham 20.06.2022 1:17:12

In this episode, Aaron Skolfield, along with co-hosts Jon Potter and Scott Parsons discuss the wonderful feeling of coming home after one has been away for a while. They are joined by Joshua Witham, a local actor, music director, and talented multi-instrumentalist. An Oxford Hills native, Josh recounts his roots in local theatre and his time trying to make it as an actor in New York City before re...

Ep. 2 - Becoming with Daniel Rennie 13.06.2022 1:26:26

In this episode, Scott Parsons, along with co-hosts Aaron Skolfield and Jon Potter, discuss what it means to “become” a theatrical character. They are joined by Daniel Rennie, a local actor and friend of the podcast who is known for his larger than life character roles on stage. Together they will explore the concept of “becoming” using specific examples from Dan’s life and theatrical resume. They...

Ep. 1 - Maximum Effort with Janelle Raven 01.06.2022 1:13:40

In this episode, Jon Potter, along with co-hosts Aaron Skolfield and Scott Parsons explore what it means to apply “maximum effort” to both small and large roles in the theatre. They are joined by Janelle Raven, executive producer of the Back Stairs Podcast and local performance artist. Together they will explore specific examples of “maximum effort” from Janelle’s theatrical resumé, give some advi...