Backstage Banter

Episodes

1. 11

   Tilikum: A conversation about the play.

   A deep dive into UCM’s upcoming production of Tillikum with Sabrina Ortiz, featuring members of the company of Tillikum. Play showtimes and links: Thursday October 29th @ 7:15pm CDT: https://youtu.be/VVpnBseaKsg Friday October 30th @ 7:15pm CDT: https://youtu.be/m6ynH0qwLcg

   Oct 17, 2020

   9m
2. 10

   Backstage Banter: The Merry Wives of Windsor

   This week on Backstage Banter, join Sabrina and Aaron as they dive into the upcoming performance of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" with a ton of special guests from the show! Hosts: Sabrina Ortiz & Aaron Scully Guests: Mary Trotter, Elise Marshall, Daisha B. Jackson, Logan Mathes, Kendra Simpson,...

   Feb 27, 2020

   1h 05m
3. 9

   Backstage Banter: The final episode!

   This is the last episode of season 1! John Wilson joins the show and Sabrina and Aaron talk to Danielle one last time before she graduates! Disclaimer: technical difficulties are involved and there is an echo sound during the entirety of the podcast, but it is still great content!!!! Hosts…

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   Dec 3, 2019

   1h 00m
4. 8

   Backstage Banter: Back in Time!

   This week Aaron goes back in time and sits down with the amazing Colette Tilden! Colette is a former office professional for the UCM Theatre Department and is making an appearance in the upcoming mainstage performances of "The Gift of the Magi". Following that chat, Kendra Simpson returns while…

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   Dec 3, 2019

   1h 00m
5. 7

   Backstage Banter Chat with Sabrina and Danielle

   In this special edition, Sabrina and Danielle chat the entire hour! Sabrina asks Danielle about her performance in the Studio Blackbox of "Touch", and asks Danielle about her life in theatre! Then Danielle becomes the co-host from behind the board and asks Sabrina about her startup in theatre and...

   Dec 3, 2019

   51m
6. 6

   Backstage Banter with Shenanigans and Untitled in a Semester!

   Lots of exciting things are happening in the UCM department of Theatre and Dance! UCM's improve troupe, "Shenanigans" joins the show (Nathan Endershak and Ashton Bennett). Also appearing are the co-writers (Sabrina Ortiz and Kendra Simpson), and performer (Tony Smith) of a new show called…

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   Nov 7, 2019

   59m
7. 5

   Backstage Banter: Auditions

   Get to know the ins and outs of theatre auditions with Elise Marshall, Sabrina Ortiz, Heather Marsh, Danielle Sachse, and Aaron Scully! We cover a wide variety from dance auditions, to callbacks, and how do prepare for Shakespeare plus much more! Featured song: I Hope I Get It from "A Chorus Line"

   Oct 31, 2019

   59m
8. 4

   Backstage Banter: Top Secret Deer Daycare

   Hangout with Sabrina Ortiz and Aaron Scully as they chat it up with the cast and crew of UCM's Production of Top Secret Deer Daycare! Segment 1: Student-director: Matthew Briggs Segment 2: Student actors: Heather Marsh and Drew Sinnard Segment 3: Student-crew members: Christina Foster and Kelsi...

   Oct 17, 2019

   59m
9. 3

   Backstage Banter: Cool Down with the Cast of Hairspray

   Join Sabrina Ortiz as she chats with cast members from Hairspray The Musical at UCM to talk about the the show process and what's next for the students! Jaggard Williams, Tony Smith, and Ashton Bennett are featured.

   Oct 11, 2019

   59m
10. 2

    Backstage Banter Episode 2: The Secret Struggles of Being a Theatre Major

    Host Sabrina Ortiz talks with UCM theatre students and what it's like to be a theatre major!

    Oct 3, 2019

    59m
11. 1

    Backstage Banter with the Cast and Crew of Hairspray

    Sit down and have a conversation with Dr. Aaron Scully and Sabrina Ortiz and the cast and crew of each of the UCM Theatre and Dance program's performances. Learn about how theater shows come together from student actors and producers and the faculty showing them the ropes.

    Sep 27, 2019

    58m