The Scene

Mark Creter talks with Shane Cunningham, director of the theatre program at Cookeville High School. From a childhood interest sparked by a story from his dad to leading successful student productions, Shane shares his journey into theatre, the events his students travel to and place in, and what exciting performances are coming up next. Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Join Mark Creter as he chats with Andrea Kruska, a landscape and nature photographer whose lifelong passion began in high school when she discovered her dad’s vintage film camera. Since officially launching her photography journey in 2019, Andrea has melded traditional film techniques—learned through classes and self‑instruction—with her keen eye for capturing the hidden beauty in nature. She dive...

Mark Creter sits down with Meredith Lewis, an artist and professor at Tennessee Tech. A Kentucky native, Meredith always had a love for the arts and theatre but initially set out to pursue a more "normal" career path. Her passion was reignited after visiting the Appalachian Center for Crafts in Tennessee, where she fell in love with the atmosphere and the vibrant local art community. Listen To The...

Adele Seitzinger shares her artistic inspirations, how she discovered her passion, and how you can try your hand at silk painting. Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Mark Creter catches up with Aaron Ramsey, a local director and former student from Tennessee Tech who found his love for theatre by chance. What started as just another class to fill a credit quickly turned into a full-on passion, with Aaron diving into every production he could. Now, he's directing a 400-year-old comedy by the French playwright Molière, and this production is set to hit the stage...

Today, our host Mark Creter sits down with Judith Sullivan and Diane Pulte to discuss the story behind the Diana Riggs concerts that will be taking place on June 15th @ 3pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Church. (Cumberland Co.) Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Learn The History of the Agatha Christie original play "Mouse Trap", and how to audition. Auditions will be held June 9th - 10th at CPAC, and the play will be preformed from August 15th - 23rd at CPAC. Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Mark Creter takes a trip to The Cabana on stage at Cookeville Performing Arts Center with writer/director Laura Holloway. Also - your opportunity to enjoy the community band at Dogwood Park. Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

During this episode, our host Mark Creter sits down with Andrew Smith and Dakota Brown who are co producers of Community Sings Bob Dillon - which is an event taking place on June 5th at 7pm. Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Mark Creter talks about a new arts show in The Upper Cumberland with Terri Ritter - who is from the Cookeville Art Studio and Gallery in Cookeville. Hear all about their studio and the art fair coming up! Vendors needed! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

During this episode, our host Mark Creter sits down with Dylan Dunn, Tammie Scott, Tammy Vickers, Victoria Whitley. These folks all have something to do with the upcoming art and craft fair. Hear more about what they do, the services/products they offer and sell, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Mark Creter, Dan Alcott, and Christine Klein talk Beers for Brahms and your final chance to see Cookeville High School's production of Mary Poppins. Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Mark Creter talks dance with choreographer, dancer, and performer Shane Langford who recently choreographed Prescott South's production of Lion King Jr. Hear all about what he's working on now, when he will be on stage next, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

During this episode of The Scene, our host Mark Creter talks to the Director of Somebody/Nobody At Tennessee Tech. Hear about her background in theater, how that led her to working at Tennessee Tech, info on Somebody/Nobody shows, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Join host Mark Creter as he meets with the cultural arts superintendent at CPAC, Rachel Wingo. They discuss her day to day tasks at CPAC, current events, future events at CPAC, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

During this episode of The Scene, Dr. Erin Hoover sits down with host Mark Creter to discuss the art of creative writing. Plus, hear about your chance to enjoy the production of Sound of Music at Upperman High School. Listen To The Scene Podcast today! literock959.com

During this episode of The Scene, hear all about who Dan Alcott is, what he does as a conductor at Tennessee Tech, about the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Listen in to hear all about how the Overton Arts Council nonprofit was founded, what their mission is, and more from founder Tim Richardson. There was such a high demand for an organization in this area to bring people together around the arts to enjoy presentations, learn, and grow together. Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

Hear from the director of the Tennessee Tech Master Singer's upcoming show called Blending The Spheres Sunday February 2nd, 2025. She speaks on what this program is, who will be performing, who is accompanying the show, the type of music performed, and more! Listen To The Scene Podcast Today! literock959.com

In this episode of The Scene, hear all about the upcoming show at CPAC called Every Brilliant Thing. This is an autobiography of a man whose mother who has attempted suicide, and how the man (as a boy) writes a list of great things in the world. Patrick Mannle and Michael Evanichko have been double cast as the lead actors in this one man show. Listen to The Scene today! literock959.com

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Jennifer Williams, who is directing Every Brilliant Thing that is an autobiography show upcoming to CPAC in Cookeville. Here all about the story, the wonderful people who are playing the roles, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Nicole Petrik who is the owner of The Pottery Art Cafe in McMinnville! Hear all about how she got into pottery, the other art she creates, the work she does now, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Michael Evanichko who is a writer, actor, and possibly future director. They talk all about the writing process itself, when he started writing, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Emily Neal who is a ball room dance instructor here in Cookeville. They also discuss how she got into dancing, Irish dancing, instructing, and more! New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com

This week on The Scene – Join host Laura Holloway as she meets with Faith Manganaro and Robin Houghton to talk about The Bel Canto Collective at TnTech. This is an organization that focuses on Operatic singing and performing. New episodes every Sunday at 8am on Lite Rock 95.9. literock959.com