Welcome to Theater!

🔧 Episode Summary: Welcome to the very first episode of the SoundstageEDU Podcast — a space dedicated to the tech crews, educators, creatives, and students working behind the scenes to make school theater thrive. In this episode, we take a high-level look at what this podcast is all about: Why tech education matters What’s missing in our current systems The vision for a more inclusive, more united theater culture And how you can be part of the journey Whether you’re a teacher running your entire tech program solo, a student who just learned what phantom power is, or a pro with a heart for mentorship — this podcast is for you. We’re here to raise the bar. Together. 🧠 What You’ll Hear: The real reason SoundstageEDU exists Why it’s time to end the “tech vs cast” divide What this show hopes to be — and why it might evolve a lot An invitation for feedback, stories, and collaboration A preview of upcoming episodes and themes 🧰 Mentioned in this Episode: SoundstageEDU on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577172852482 Feedback, ideas, or stories? Email us at [your email] Follow us where ever else we may pop up! 💬 Listener Callout: 🎧 Have a student story, a tech week win, or a moment that changed how you see tech theater? We’d love to feature you. Send your voice memo, email, or idea to our Facebook messenger inbox — we’re building this podcast with you, not just for you. ⭐ If You Liked This Episode: Leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform Share it with a colleague, director, student tech, or theater friend Subscribe to hear future episodes — new episodes drop every other week 🎭 About the Show: SoundstageEDU is a podcast for educators, students, and professionals who believe that tech theater isn’t a backup plan — it’s an art form. Hosted by Mike, a live production coordinator and passionate mentor, this show explores how we can better support the next generation of theater techs through mentorship, real-world advice, and culture-building. Let’s raise the bar — and the next generation of leaders — together.