Theatre Victoria Backstage Podcast

Singin' in the Rain opens in two weeks! Join us as out two strapping, young hosts, Henry and Jonny, sit down with the show's choreographer, Laura Grahmann Vajdos! Hear all about her massively busy schedule and stay tuned for a mystery second guest!

We are ANOTHER week closer to Theatre Victoria's summer musical production of Singin' in the Rain! Today, your hosts, Henry and Jonny, those two lovable baritones are joined by the production's two male stars, Cash Thornbrough and Logan Lawrence! Join us as we explore Cash's starring role in his first Theatre Victoria show and Logan returning to the stage for another dance-heavy adventure!

It's another week closer to the opening of Theatre Victoria's Summer Musical Production of Singin' in the Rain! Henry and Jonny called an audible after a completely manageable and foreseeable oversight and are recording from a new and undisclosed mystery location! And luckily, our returning guest this week, Emma Milam, was able to make it past security and deliver the longest podcast episode to da...

Welcome to another episode of the Theatre Victoria Backstage Podcast! Henry and Jonny, that loveable duo of awkward charm, are back to bring you more updates on our summer musical production of Singing in the Rain! This week, we welcome our show's leading lady, Sarah Mills, to the studio to talk about her time blazing new trails of experiences in her first leading role!

Summer Musical Season has kicked off! Joining us today is a newer volunteer who is making a name for himself in the organization and spends his time being one of the greatest dudes you could ever hope to know, Jonathon Scotten! Sit back and enjoy hearing Henry fawn over Jonny and hear Jonny talk about his experience getting into theatre.

Misery opens tonight! Join us for a last minute sit down with the entire cast of Theatre Victoria's next thrilling production! Patrick, Tony, and Aimee join us to talk about what possessed them to come out for the show and all of the reasons why you need to make seeing this show part of your weekend plans!

The Theatre Victoria Backstage Podcast is back and rehearsals are underway for our newest production, Misery, based on the novel by acclaimed horror author Stephen King. Interestingly enough, Henry is a massive Stephen King fan and he spends this episode telling you everything you never knew you needed to know about the show from the aspect of a super fan and as the director for the show!

Into the Woods is entering its final weekend and to take us through their experiences so far, we have two of the three generations of Boyds that this show has put to work! Felicia Boyd, playing the Baker's Wife, and her father, Michael Boyd, serving as out music director, join us as we learn so much about the history of our organization, the impact on students becoming peers, and the tenacity of t...

There's just one week before Theatre Victoria takes you Into the Woods! This week, we are joined by two of our junior stars, Mackenzie Crow and Lilly Kurtz! Mackenzie and Lilly both have been fixtures in our youth programming and have been slowly migrating towards being main stage necessities! Join us as we talk about Into the Woods, their time in the youth programs, and about just how they juggle...

We are another week closer to Theatre Victoria's production of Into the Woods! This week, we sit down with this production's Cinderella, Emma Milam! Join us as we talk about the show, her status as OG vet within the organization, and try to keep track of the numerous shoutouts made this episode!

We have officially gone Into the Woods! Rehearsals are underway for Theatre Victoria's mid-season musical and this week, we sit down with the director, Amanda Urbano! Join us as we talk about her many years serving as a board member, her path toward getting deeply involved with the theatre, and her incredible ability to dodge Henry's every attempt to get a compliment from her!

Happy 2026! We are back after the holidays to bring you everything going on at Theatre Victoria! This week, we sit down with one of the forces making the Backstage Podcast possible, Tom Schilb! Join us as we talk about our upcoming Crossroads Got Talent Show, our adult education programs, and Tom's experiences on becoming a huge part of our organization.

Opening night for Moon Over Buffalo has arrived! This episode, we sit down with David Harris and Jill Blucher, the stars of Theatre Victoria's highly anticipated new farce! Join us as we talk about their journey in their first Theatre Victoria production and all of the memories and experiences they've created along the way!

On this week's podcast, we sit down with Karen Locher, director of Theatre Victoria's upcoming production of Ken Ludwig's Moon Over Buffalo! Join us as we talk the show, the history of Theatre Victoria, and how neither of us enjoy being touched.

We have wrapped SpongeBob the Musical Youth Edition! And as is becoming tradition around here, we wanted to sit down with brand new volunteers and volunteers taking on brand new roles within the organization. Olivia returns to sit down with Jilliana, the Legend that is Ms. Ronnie, and our resident Squidward, Jaiden, to talk about how the Theatre Victoria experience has treated them!

Henry is back and filling in for Olivia and sitting down with the stars of Theatre Victoria's production of SpongBob The Musical Youth Edition, Scarlett Mercer and Bodi Moss! Join us as we talk about the show, the unrivaled friendship that developed along the way, and the incredible juggling act of balancing multiple show and school!

After what Henry considers "too many requests", Olivia returns to kickoff our coverage of our Youth Experience Show! On this week's episode, we sit down with Katy Maroney, who is playing Sandy "Jennifer" Cheeks in Spongebob The Musical! Join us as we talk Katy's time as a prominent part of our youth programming, and her anticipated transition to all of our "big kid" shows! Be sure to get your tick...

We wrapped Godspell and to celebrate, the show got a bit of an upgrade! Join our guest host, Olivia Mahan, as she talks with her long-time friend and Godspell costar, Emma Nicoletti, as they talk their experiences in the show, Emma's journey in life stepping away from the theatre, becoming a wife and mother, finally finding her way back, and set a record for the number of name drops in a single ep...

On this week's episode, we catch our guest, the amazing Olivia Mahan, as she prepares to take the stage because Godspell opens TONIGHT! Join us as we talk about our Godspell experiences, hear about how her faith has led her through her journey of the show, and we also take time to talk about her choreographing our Youth Experience, The Spongebob Musical!

On this week's episode of the Theatre Victoria Backstage Podcast, we sit down with Brett Jones, the the star of our season opener, Godspell! We talk about the time Brett has spent with the theatre and his journey to get back to Victoria, how uncomfortably long that I have been a fan of Brett, and the thought processes that have gone in to making this powerful show come to fruition.

On this week’s episode, we talk about our 49th Season Opener with the director of Godspell, Chip Reynolds. Join us as we demonstrate that Chip and Henry have known each other for way too long and talk the impact that this show is projected to have on the community.

On this week’s episode, we talk about the impact of our youth programming, fundraising, and the role of the Board President here with the Theatre! Were joined by our friend and Board President, Angelica Kurtz!

On this week's episode, we mark the end of an era! Footloose has closed after a wildly successful run and our 48th season has closed. BUT, we welcome three Theatre Victoria newbies who debuted in Footloose and who are eager to get back on stage in the 49th season! Join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Bisignano, Xavier Flores, and John Anderson!

On this week's episode we talk about the roles of the backstage crew with LONG time theatre volunteers, Paul and Karen Locher! Join us as we talk about their history with the theatre and what this organization has come to mean to them in the years that they have served. Be sure to pick up tickets for the last weekend of Footloose at www.theatrevictoria.org and while you're there, become a season s...

On this week’s episode, we talk about character chemistry with the trio keeping you in the know in Theatre Victoria’s summer musical production of Footloose, Kenzie Aguilar, Emily Scotten, and Sarah Mills! Playing Rusty, Wendy Jo, and Urleen, these talented ladies give us the scoop on there preparation and experience in our show that opens tomorrow! Then we take a quick detour to talk to long time...