In the Wings

In this episode of In The Wings, Kiya Fix and Michael Yarick chat with Hailey Callison from Made Up Mayhem about their upcoming one-night-only improv show. They dive into what audiences can expect from this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud production—and why you won’t want to miss it. Website: https://www.beechmontplayers.org/events/a-night-with-made-up-mayhem Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeechmontPlayers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeechmontPlayersInc

We’re back with Part 2 of our special season announcement! In this episode of In The Wings, Kiya and Michael chat with Arlene Balczo, Steve Phelan, and Dan Cohen to reveal the rest of Beechmont Players’ 2025-2026 season. Learn all about the productions, what makes them exciting, and how these directors plan to bring them to life! Just like last time, we recorded these interviews over the holiday break with directors joining from different locations, so we appreciate your patience with any audio variations. But trust us—this is an episode packed with insight and excitement about the season ahead! Haven’t listened to Part 1 yet? Be sure to check it out for the full lineup! Website: https://www.beechmontplayers.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeechmontPlayers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeechmontPlayersInc

In this special episode of In The Wings, we’re kicking off a two-part series revealing Beechmont Players’ 2025-2026 season! Kiya and Michael sit down with some of our upcoming directors to give you an exclusive look at the shows we’ll be bringing to the stage. Hear about their visions, what excites them most, and why these productions are ones you won’t want to miss! Since these interviews were recorded over the holiday break, we connected with directors from near and far—so you may notice some variation in audio quality. Thanks for your patience, and get ready for a fantastic season ahead! Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll talk with even more directors about the rest of our lineup! Website: https://www.beechmontplayers.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeechmontPlayers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeechmontPlayersInc

In this episode of In The Wings, hosts Kiya Fix and Michael Yarick sit down with Chelsea Harris, vocal director for Beechmont Players' upcoming production of Working: The Musical by Nina Faso and Stephen Schwartz. They’re also joined by stage manager Nor White for an in-depth conversation about what makes Working such a powerful and relatable story. From the heart of the music to the dedication of the cast and crew, they share insights into the creative process and what audiences can expect from this exciting production. Website: https://www.beechmontplayers.org/working-the-musical Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeechmontPlayers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeechmontPlayersInc

In this episode of In the Wings, Kiya and Michael sit down with Mary Jo Bissmeyer to explore the journey behind the Measure a Year Cabaret. Discover the incredible talent featured in the show, the creative process behind organizing a non-traditional production, and get a sneak peek at the music that awaits! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how this unique showcase came to life and its impact on the local arts community. Website: https://www.beechmontplayers.org/measure-a-year-cabaret Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeechmontPlayers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beechmontplayersinc/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode of In The Wings, Kiya and Michael sit down with Kate Brauer-Bell, director of Beechmont Players' upcoming production of Eleemosynary by Lee Blessing. They’re also joined by performers Elizabeth Hickerson and Alejandra Decima. Together, they dive into what makes Eleemosynary such a compelling story and discuss how the cast and crew are bringing it to life. Plus, get the latest updates from Beechmont Players and a sneak peek at what’s coming up next! Website: https://www.beechmontplayers.org/eleemosynary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeechmontPlayers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeechmontPlayersInc This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode of In The Wings, Kiya and Michael sit down with Arlene Balczo, the director of Beechmont Players' upcoming production of Fun Home with book/lyrics by Lisa Kron and Music by Jeanine Tesori! Join us as we chat about what makes Fun Home such an important story to tell and how the cast and crew are bringing it to life. Plus, catch up on the latest news from Beechmont Players and get a sneak peak at what's coming up next! Website: https://www.beechmontplayers.org/fun-home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeechmontPlayers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeechmontPlayersInc This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In our debut episode of In the Wings, Kiya and Michael sit down with Dan Cohen and discuss the journey behind the Young Voices Cabaret. Hear about the incredible young talent featured in the show, the process of organizing a new production, and the exciting world premiere of the original song 'Edge of Space.' Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how this unique showcase came to life and the impact it's making on the local arts community. Website: https://www.beechmontplayers.org/young-voices-cabaret Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeechmontPlayers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beechmontplayersinc/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.