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Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma — 324 episodes
Keeping Tradition Alive with Fiddler on the Roof
Staging the Future: Shaping the Next Generation
Spotify VIDEO: When the Set Steals the Show: The Chaos Behind The Play That Goes Wrong
Still TalkkingStill Talking, with Carrie. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Carrie the Musical: Blood, Bullying, and Breaking Point
Still Talking, with The Revolutionists. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
The Revolutionists: Four Women. One Wild, Unforgettable Rebellion
Still Alice: A Story of Memory, Identity, and Holding On
Broadway Is Back: Toledo’s 26–27 Season Announced | 5 Shows. 2 Premieres. 1 Massive Season
Still Talking, with Tuesdays with Morrie. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
The Last Lesson: Tuesdays with Morrie with ACT
Half-Blood Heroes at the University of Toledo
Big Hair, Bigger Dreams: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Goes Retro
Curly’s Too Hot, Jud’s a Creep, and Aunt Eller Runs the Whole Damn Territory
The Belonging Project: Theatre, Dignity, and Lived Experience
Love on the Stage: Who knew that theatre would help change their lives, and bring these two couples together for life. Andrew, Courtney , Sarah, and Michael sit down with Stage Door, and tell how
Don’t Let the Parade Pass You By: Hello, Dolly!
A Potion for the Heart: Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love
Still Talking, with Book of Days. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
When Small Towns Tell the Truth: Book of Days at Black Swamp Players
Still Talking, with The Odd Couple: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Double the Laughs: The Odd Couple at Oregon Community Theatre
Corn, Comedy, and Controlled Chaos: Maya Lagerstam Talks SHUCKED
Avenue Q: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Part 2, If We Were Producing Our First Show Again: Lessons From Six
Part 1, If We Were Producing Our First Show Again: Lessons From Six
Finding Your Voice: Jane Atwood on Holistic Vocal Coaching and Performance
Behind the Music with Tyler Milicic & Charles Ligus: The Making of Like You
College Auditions for Theatre Majors: Do you, or someone you know, want to go to college for Theatre? This is the episode for you. Kyle sits down with three moms, of boys, who just finished the proces
& Juliet: From Central Michigan to Center Stage, Lois Ellise Takes on & Juliet
Rebels, Revolution, and… Restrooms: Inside CTW’s Urinetown
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Genoa Christmas Show: A Hometown Holiday Twist
The Art of Becoming: Theatre Coaching with Chris Knudsen
From Page to Performance: The Clay Limelighters’ Creative Journey
Starring Role Alden Fournier: A graduate of Notre Dame Academy and BGSU, Allen began her theatre journey at OLPH, where her passion for the stage quickly grew. That love eventually led her to become
Broadway Lights Up Toledo: A New Season at the Stranahan
A Season to Remember: Fremont Community Theatre’s 70th Anniversary Lineup
Genoa Civic Theatre: Big laughs, small town, 40 years of community theater magic
Carmen: Rachel & Jason Break Down Toledo Opera’s Carmen
CTW’s next act begins with a new home: A new space is opening doors for young performers
Starring Role: From St. Francis to Broadway: A Conversation with Ian Knauer
She Kills Monsters & Issue Box Theatre: Acting with Impact
Season of Dreams at OCT
Stage Door at Four: Memories, Milestones, and What’s Next
Four Years at the Stage Door
Finding Your Spark with Aria Performing Arts
Still Talking, with Clay Graduate, Jacob Toth: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Starring Role: Clay Graduate, Jacob Toth. Professional Choreographer Director, casting Director performer, and Designer.
Still Talking, to at Bowling Green High School
BGHS: Jo Beth Gonzalez & 31 Years of Theatre Excellence
Inside Bowling Green City School's Performing Arts Center
Still Talking, to the people at Horizon Youth Theatre
Horizon Youth Theatre 2025: HYT sat down with the Stage Door podcast to talk about all the big changes coming to the organization.
Summer Stock Returns: The Last Five Years in Toledo
Still Talking, to the people at I Hate This Stupid Bike Productions
The Trail Gets Weird: Behind the Wagon with I Hate This Stupid Bike Productions
Dear Diary: Stone Productions Gets Dark
Still Talking, to the people at Rossford Drama.
Between the Lines: Rossford Drama Brings the Broadway Musical to Life
Still Talking, to the people at The Grand Rapids Town Hall Theatre.
The Heart of the Stage: Grand Rapids Town Hall Theatre
Glitter, Gowns & Chosen Family: A La Cage Conversation
Still Talking, to the people at The Toledo Rep Ed Summer Camps.
Summer on Stage: The Toledo Rep’s Youth Theatre Camps!
"Fame Awaits: Epworth Theatre Opens Doors for Student Stars"
From Beale Street to Toledo: : Dom Glover on ‘Memphis’ at Toledo Rep"
Staging the Future: How Theatre is Changing Young Lives
Center Stage: The Journey to College Theatre
From BGSU to Boddy Manor: Mariah Burks Talks CLUE, Comedy, and Coming Home
From Page to Play: Rainbow Fish Takes Center Stage at Springfield High
Still Talking, to the cast of Holiday Inn. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little snip-it
Check In to the Magic, a Holiday Inn Conversation: On this episode of Stage Door Podcast, we're joined by the cast and director of St. Francis De Sales' production of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn for a
Still Talking, to tthe cast of OCT's Into the Woods. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little snip-it
Into the Woods: Oregon Community Theatre’s Enchanting Journey. Stage Door takes you deep Into the Woods with Oregon Community Theatre’s magical production! We chat about the cast, the music, and the
Pretty Woman the Musical, National Tour: Stage Door caught up with cast member Alessandra Casanova to hear about her journey to the Pretty Woman stage.
Still Talking, to the Intimacy Director Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little snip-it
Safe Spaces on Stage: The Role of Intimacy Directors with Jai Long
Still Talking, to the Chocolate Factory Directors: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording button has been pushed. Here is just a little snip-it
Double the Chocolate: Two Directors, One Show, No Rivalry
Bringing Six The Musical Teen Edition to Life at Toledo School for the Arts
Still Talking, to the Spring Awakening Cast: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little snip-it
Spring Awakening: A Coming-of-Age Rock Musical
Broadway in Toledo 2025-26: Get ready for an incredible new theatre season! Heidi and Jessie from The American Theatre Guild are here on Stage Door to announce the amazing Broadway shows coming
For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday: Fran and Gary join Stage Door to talk about Black Swamp Players touching story about sibling dynamics.
Beetlejuice National Tour: The Musical, The Musical, The Musical! Stage Door caught up with cast member Matt Kurzyniec to hear about his journey to the Beetlejuice stage and discuss what makes
South Pacific: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Toledo Opera proudly presents South Pacific Ron and Kyle had the great pleasure of sitting down with the director and two stars of the show, to talk a
Misery, Oregon Community Theatre: A successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While
Still Talking, to the folks at CTW Collective: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little snip-it
The Twelfth Night: CTW Collective joins us to talk about their upcoming performance of The Twelfth Night. Dive into the world of Shakespeare as the cast and crew share behind-the-scenes insights, th
Chicago, the Musical National Tour: So proud to celebrate Christina Youngblood, a true local talent, who's taking the stage as part of the cast of Chicago, the Musical National Tour!
Bend and Snap! We had a lively and oh-so-exciting conversation with a couple of the fabulous cast members from St. Ursula Academy’s upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical!
Starring Role: Sylvania Southview Grad Theron Wineinger. A scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance, Theron has an unbelievable portfolio of work and it al
Starring Role Katie Trumbull:Moving to NYC and the commitment it takes to chase a dream. It’s hard to believe that just a couple of short years ago, Katie was leaving Toledo, Ohio—fresh out BGSU
Beyond the Curtain: After a powerful performance that may bring up difficult emotions, Rosie, founder of Issue Box Theatre, offers her expertise in social work during a Talk Back session, where the au
Production Manager: Devon Dian travels up from The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay to educate us
Interlochen Arts Camp: There's an internationally recognized art camp just a few hours away from Toledo. Stage Door was lucky to have a former camper and her mom on the show to talk about the entire e
The family that Carols together, come onto a podcast together. We had a couple of families on our podcast. Families that are doing the Toledo Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”, and have done so for several y
Local Theatre Reviews: We just talked to two amazing voices in Northwest Ohio theatre—Nicole Tuttle-Robb of Tuttle Theatre Talk and Lillian King, features reporter for The Toledo Blade!
Still Talking, to the folks at Bird's Eye View Circus: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little snip-it
Bird's Eye View Circus: Renee and Chloe sit down with Stage Door to talk to us about the artistic skill and beauty of Aerial silk. Wail until you hear about their original production
Sylvania Northview Theatre: Stage Door welcomed the heart and soul of Northview Theatre, Don Wachowiak. Notthview is well known for their top notch productions, and talent, coming out of the program
Still Talking, to the Dad Director: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little snip-it
Dad Director: We had a special guest on the latest recording of Stage Door, a volunteer dad who’s not just helping out, but directing the upcoming play at Anthony Wayne High School! He’s bringing
Still Talking, with the cast of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little snip-it
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea: Set in a Bronx bar, a self-loathing young man who resorts more to violence than reason; strikes up a conversation with a divorced, guilt-ridden young woman.Both are exactl
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Original Music, Original Choreography. Toledo Ballet kicks off its 85th season with a completely new spooky ballet perfect for the Halloween season.
VIDEO - The Performing Arts Studio at Clay High School: The Oregon Community loves theatre and they proved it by funding the construction of a very unique and amazing facility,located on the Clay High
Audition Experience, The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Stage Door does a show. Well at least Ron is doing a show. This time Ron is on as a guest, instead of a host and we talk to Bradly Baker and Ron about
Staring Role: Whitmer High School Grad., Sara Sheperd, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world
Horizon Youth Theatre: If you have a young person interested in theatre, you need to hear what they're doing in Bowling Green. Ron and Kyle sit down with integral members of the staff, that tell us a
Waterville Playshop, a true family, and community experience.
Vacation: We needed a little R&R to recharge
Still Talking, with the cast of What the Constitution Means to Me: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
What the Constitution Means to Me: Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly
College Auditions for Theatre Majors: Do you, or someone you know, want to go to college for Theatre? This is the episode for you. Kyle sits down with three moms, of boys, who just finished the proces
Still Talking, with Children of Eden: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Children of Eden: The Toledo Repertoire Theatre is producing one of Kyle‘s favorite shows Children of Eden. A show that explores themes of family conflict, identity, and acceptance. If you haven’t had
Still Talking, with Clay Graduate, Jacob Toth: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Starring Role: Clay Graduate, Jacob Toth. Professional Choreographer Director, casting Director performer, and Designer.
Over the Edge: What’s the famous expression? When life hands you lemons, grab a harness, repel off a building, and help a great organization make some lemonade! That’s it, right? That’s what St Ursu
Williams County Community Theater: Right in the heart of beautiful downtown Bryan Ohio. They’re performing award winning theatre, and are a member of a really active art community there in town.
The Choreography of Newsies: When you think of Newsies, you think of dance! Stage Door got lucky, and talked to Jodi Hissong, the choreographer for The Croswell Opera House's performance. Lets find
The Prom Backstage Pass VIDEO PODCAST: Stage Door gets a personal backstage tour of The Toledo Rep's upcoming production of The Prom.
Still Talking, with the cast of Catch Me If You Can: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Catch Me If You Can: Seeking fame and fortune, teenager, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and m
Curtain Call, with Deena: We're hitting the big show first, The Outsiders! The 2024 Tony Winner for Best Musical. We're super fortunate to have our own Broadway insider, Deena, to break down this
Still Talking, with James and Rick, about Ride the Cyclone: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Ride the Cyclone: Jaymes and The Amazing Karnak sat down with the guys at Stage Door to talk about Stone Productions latest theatrical thriller!
OCTA Regional Fest 2024: If you are a theatre nut like we are, you have to attend the OCTA Regional Festival. 40 minute excerpts of 9 different shows, that were all produced right here in NW Ohio.
Still Talking, with Connie, Ella, Maezy, and Grace about Legally Blonde: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post
Legally Blonde Jr: Stage Door had Delta Nu president, Elle Woods, and a couple of her best friends over tonight. Waterville Playshop has collected some of the best area teens, from over a dozen schoo
Still Talking, with Evan and Kat about Red Speedo: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Red Speedo: Ray has swum his way to the eve of the Olympic trials. If he makes the team, he’ll get a deal with Speedo. If he gets a deal with Speedo, he’ll never need a real job. So when someone’s sta
Starring Role: Sylvania Southview Grad Theron Wineinger. A scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance, Theron has an unbelievable portfolio of work and it
Still Talking, with Evan and Syd about The Puppetry of Amelie: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post podcast
The Puppetry of Amélie: Dave Nelms, and The Village Players Theatre, have reimagined the story of Amélie a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around
University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film : Ron and Kyle just had a great, educational, conversation with Matt Foss, They’re digging deep and making some great connections with their student
Still Talking, with HappyPlace Productions: Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
HappyPlace Productions: Stage Door had Kathleen over, and we were “happy to see her!!!” HappyPlace Productions aims to provide positive and meaningful theatre experiences for youth and adult
The Cher Show: Stage Door was super lucky to talk to Morgan Scott who plays Cher in the National Tour of The Cher Show a New Musical. Her love for the show, and the performer she's portraying, poured
Broadway Curtain Call, with Deena: Nominees for the 2024 Tonys were announced, and we are super fortunate to have our own Broadway insider, Deena, to fill us in on each of the honored shows!
Still Talking, with the Natalie Szczerba: Sometimes there's a lot more interesting stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post podcast conversati
Starring Role: Sylvania Northview Grad Natalie Szczerba. Oh my! we couldn’t stop talking about everything she’s been doing since high school. It’s a lot. She's been busy performing on stages all over
Starring Role: Perrysburg High School Grad., Geoffrey Mintz, was here to talk to us about his path to theatre tech at CCM, and the cool jobs he’s already experience in just a couple of years.
Still Talking, with the cast of Fort Findlay's Titanic: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is going to be hit. Here is just a little post podcast conve
Titanic the Musical: Fort Findlay Playhouse tells the story of the passengers & crew on that fateful journey. Immigrants dreaming of a new life, aristocrats pursuing their next fortune, and the very
Still Talking, with the Central Catholic High School: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is going to be hit. Here is just a little post podcast conversa
Central Catholic High School: The Irish are celebrating their 95th consecutive spring musical. They have a very unique preparation, and system in place, to build a great show.
Still Talking, with the Costumers for the SpongeBob Musical: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is hit.
Costuming SpongeBob: These are the people that actually made SpongeBob’s pants SQAURE!
Hanging out at Whitmer High School and we had a a GREAT conversation about paper clips and engineering, with Director Andrea Schreiner and a few of her theatre stars. Oh, and we talked about the the
Still Talking, with the Maumee Valley Country Day School: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is going to be hit. Here is just a little post podcast conv
Alice by Heart, Maumee Valley Country Day School: In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice encourages her friend to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbi
Frozen, the Musical National Tour: cast member Jeremy Davis (Olaf) sits down to talk with Stage Door about his musical theatre story, and how it feels to work on the show and to play such an iconic
Still Talking, with Sylvania Southview: Sometimes there's just some interesting stuff to talk about after the stop button is going to be hit. Here is just a little post podcast conversation
Sylvania Southview Theatre: The excitement, pride, love, and passion for theatre was obvious as Ron and Kyle sat center stage in the Southview theatre. The guys were welcomed ny Director Brandi Shepar
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]: The village Players are producing this irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s 37 plays in 90 minutes. Listen as the
Les Misérables, Springfield HS: Stage Door welcomes the Producer and a group of students to talk about the epic musical they'll be performing. Starting a new life of redemption, Jean Valjean finds no
Stage Manager: Kat McFadden, explains to us how a Stage managers facilitate communication
Alayna, Owen, and Alana were our guests tonight. Sylvania Arts Youth Theatre are performing Annie Jr. and they were here to tell us about the program and the show.
St. Mary Catholic Central: It was a packed house tonight as Xavier, Mo and their Director joined the Stage Door guys.
Matilda, Eastwood HS: We had a couple of the stars, and Director Mrs. Meyers, on Stage Door, to talk about 20 years of theatre at Eastwood High School.
Marriage Game, Love on the Stage: Stage Door has the 4 amazing couples on set agin. This time they face off to claim the ultimate prize of "who knows each other best"
Hadestown is coming to The Stranahan Theatre, and Stage Door had a chance to talk to The King of Shadows, portrayed by Matthew Patrick Quinn
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812: Owens Community college is performing the area premiere of this one of a kind musical, so you know Stage Door had to have them on.
Lourdes University: Oh man! It got a little crazy tonight with the Director and leads of Lourdes University ‘s The Wedding Singer.
Love on the Stage Part 2: Who would have ever guessed that theatre would bring these two couples together for life. Michael, Rhianon, PJ, and Mary Jo sit down with Stage Door, and tell how they fell
CTW’s The Collective presents, Bull in a China Shop: When a houseful of sweet little old ladies discover that a handsome detective lives across the street, they decide to do what it takes to ga
Rock of Ages, Teen Edition: We had St. Ursula in the house!! They’re doing Rock of Ages, Teen Edition. Make sure you download and listen to some amazing young ladies telling us about this exciting sho
Play-write and Director Timothy Frost is here to talk about his world premier of "Finding Home" coming to Fort Findlay Playhouse January 12-14.
Music Direction: We welcome the fabulous Janine Baughman, a loacl legend in NW Ohio. She tells us how she started playing, teaching and directing.
Woof! There's a Dog on Stage: A dog walking on stage immediately peaks the interest of all audience members. If you’ve seen a dog in a local show, you might have seen Ozzie. Hans has spent hours
Love on the Stage: Who knew that theatre would help change their lives, and bring these two couples together for life. Andrew, Courtney , Sarah, and Michael sit down with Stage Door, and tell how th
REPLAY Starring Role: PASMT Grad., Cassie Okenka, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to appearing in Broadway's School of Rock, Bonnie and Clyde, and Wicked
So you want to start a Podcast: well you're in luck. Stage Door has already started one, and they're going to tell you how they did it. Watch and listen to a presentation given to the amazing student
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at The Fort Findlay Playhouse: George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas!
The Toledo Rep's Christmas Carol is am area traction, and not just for the city, but for the cast and crew as well. Some of the biggest All Stars in Toledo thereat, sit down with Stage Door and expla
VIDEO Set Design: TSA's Technical Director Zann Campbell-Johannes has almost single handedly produce the sound, lights, set, and tech crew for over 100+ productions, and we were lucky enough to have
BRAVO! Opera, Broadway, Jazz: Stage Door welcomed Micah Graber into our living room to talk about a musical feast spanning Opera, Broadway, and Jazz Hosted by the Saugatuck Center for the Arts in a
SIX, the Musical National Tour: cast member Aline Mayagoitia (Katherine Howard). sits down to talk with Stage Door about her musical theatre story, and a deep explanation of her character.
The Thanksgiving Play: Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in Actors Collaborative Toledo's wickedly funny satire, as a troupe of terminally “woke” teaching artists scrambles to create
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic:The Black Swamp Players are performing 2015 original play by New York–based playwright Matt Cox. The play is a parody
Vintage Hitchcock, A Live Radio Play: Maumee High School is stepping into the world of Alfred Hitchcock's spies, murder, and love, that come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the mas
Backstage Pass VIDEO PODCAST: Stage Door get's a personal backstage tour of Notre Dame Academy's upcoming production of The Little Mermaid. A sneak peak of the set design, costumes, props, and people
Next to Normal: It's a musical that's rarely performed in the area, but Perrysburg Musical Theatre will be performing this unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental
Norwalk Arts Center: There are big things happening in Norwalk Ohio. Ron and Kyle sit down with Jeff Cook, to talk about the ambitious renovation and remodel of their historic theatre
Toledo Met: Do you want to become a better dancer, singer, or actor? Well, Stage Door sat down with the Toledo Met. A place that offers training focusing on everything you need, to make sure you're th
Starring Role: Finday High School Grad. Brady Miller, sits down with Stage Door and tell us about his journey from Lincoln Elementary to to performing in The National Tour of 42nd Street, joining the
Tick, Tick... Boom!: Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. The smash hit sensation by Jonathan Larson, is coming to the Toledo Repertoire Theatre's stage. The story of a composer and the sacrifi
I Remember Mama: The Lakeside Theatre Company brings the classic story of a Norwegian immigrant family's everyday life. Their financial challenges, crises, illnesses, love, and small triumphs. Live at
Nunsense, The Village Players Theatre: The Little Little Sisters of Hoboken sat down with Kyle to discuss the crazy misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the rest of the sis
Scenic Designer: The Croswell Opera House's Scenic Designer, Marty Flake, joins Kyle and Them on Stage Door, to talk about her path to the career, and the importance of Scenic Artists to the world
BTS with a Scenic Designer VIDEO: The Croswell Opera House's Scenic Designer, Marty Flake, joins Kyle and Them on Stage Door, to talk about her path to the career, and the importance of Scenic
Starring Role, Maureen Davis: You HAVE TO listen to the Stage Door episode dropping this Friday. Kyle and Thom talk to Sylvania native Maureen Davis about all of her career highlights, the hard work
Caryl Crane Youth Theatre: On the banks of Lake Erie is a National Award Winning Youth Theatre company, that performs and trains kids under the age of 18, to put on some of the best youth shows in our
Trapped Toledo: Immersive theater differentiates itself from traditional theater by removing the stage and immersing audiences within the performance itself. Often, this is accomplished by using
Fort Findlay Playhouse: OK peeps, if you haven't taken the time to go see a show at FFP, it's time you corrected that situation. Sam and Aeryn visit with us, to tell us everything about Fort Findlay P
Be More Chill: It's a pretty cool, pretty fun, pretty chill show, that's making its premier in our area, with Stone Productions. Sam, Kirsten, and Jaymes, introduce us to Jeremy, an average teenager,
OCTA Regional Competition at Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts. 40 minute excerpts of the best shows, performed by the best community theatre groups in the are. 10 plus perfor
Beautiful: The Croswell Opera House is bringing the story of, the early life and career of Carole King, to the stage. All three of the Stage Door guys make an appearance on this episode, and it gets a
Mean Girls: Our conversation, with 3B Productions' Mean Girls cast, was totally Fetch! We think we used that word correctly. If you crave more info on this great show, you need to listen to this episo
Bellevue Society for the Arts: Stage Door had some amazing people from BSA on this week. They’re not just a community Theatre, but a centerpiece of all art in their community
Peter and the Starcatcher: Brian, Savanah, and Jordan, had to put up with a sick, grumpy, and confused Kyle tonight as they talked about The Village Theatre’s upcoming production of Peter and the Star
Sunday in the Park with George: Amy, Toledo Rep. Director, brought George and Dot in to talk about this musical inspired by George Seurat’s famous painting. This poetic masterpiece explores the challe
Dear Evan Hansen : Valeria Ceballos and Reese Sebastian Diaz, from the Nation tour of Dear Evan Hansen were on tonight!!!. In typical fan girl fashion, Thom and Kyle were overly excited to have them o
Wednesday in the Park with George: a special Monday snip-it of Friday's drop, because we wanted to give a little push for The Rep's free Park performance by the cast of Sunday in the Park with George
International Theatre Production: A lot happens behind the scenes in live theatre. Without scenery, lighting, props, costumes and more – there’s no magic on stage. With a BFA in international theatre
VIDEO International Theatre Production with ONU: A lot happens behind the scenes in live theatre. Without scenery, lighting, props, costumes and more – there’s no magic on stage. With a BFA in interna
The Willard Suitcases: Rosie and Neil, with Issue Box Theatre, talk to Stage Door about their next show, and how it fits into their focus of using theatre to discuss social issues, activism,and com
The Ohio Community Theatre Association: We welcomed a huge group of OCTA board members into the studio to talk about everything OCTA does for theatre in Ohio.
OCT Kids Shows: If you have a child who loves theatre, you need to take a hard look at the Summer Youth Theatre in Oregon. They have a very special program, over at Fassett.
Escape to Margaritaville: We crashed Oregon Community Theatre’s rehearsal of, Escape to Margaritaville. Thom literally lost his shaker of salt
School of Rock: Amy, with Fremont Community Theatre, breaks down the unique casting requirements of the show, and how they are doing two special sensory friendly performances to bring even more theatr
Staring Role: There are all kinds of careers in Theatre Marketing, and Maumee Valley Grad. Deena Zucker is one of the people working in Broadway, not on the stage, but working a job that many do not e
Something Rotten, St. Francis de Sales: Ron and Kyle chat it up with the Associate Director and one of the stars of St. Francis's upcoming production of Something Rotten, am over the top story of two
Perrysburg High School: PHS has had a tradition of putting on top notch performance for decades. This week's guest, Director Kory Meinhart with two of the main cogs of PHS Theatre, tell us why it's
Top Secret Table Reads: A series of play readings, where the location, play, and who's reading what part are all mysteries to be solved as the date of the reading gets closer. Let Jess tell you all
Lakeside Theatre Company: Thom and Kyle sit down, with the founders of LTC, to talk about their amazing life, and how it led them to creating a professional theatre company.
Winter Rain, Six Images of Thomas Merton: A staged reading of Anthony Padovano's powerful play about Thomas Merton, American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, and social activist tol
Xanadu: Stone Productions just keeps doing fun, unique, shows, and their upcoming show is no different. If you're looking for a show that's just plain fun, this is the show you want to see.
Amélie, Toledo School for the Arts: The Director and a few of the stars of TSA's Spring Musical, Amélie, sat down with Kyle, and explained to Stage Door exactly what audience members can expect from t
Bedford Community Players:They're Back Baby! Oh man are they back in a big way. Before COVID, Bedford was a major player in the community theatre game, and just wait until you hear their upcoming seas
Franklin Park Mall: If you’re a theatre company, a school drama department, or even a just a big fan of live performances, you’re going to want to download this episode with Julie and The Franklin Par
Significant Other: Have you heard of this play by Joshua Harmon? We can tell you who hadn’t, the Stage Door Guys. That’s why they invited The Toledo Rep. over to tell us everything they needed to know
Bright Star: Perrysburg Musical Theatre is premiering a Bluegrass infused musical created by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Emma and Jared give us all the highlights
The Merry Widow: Hit tunes, dancing, great costumes, t's a happy time. Them and Kyle sit down with The Toledo Opera to talk about their big upcoming show.
The Phantom of the Opera: St Ursula Academy is putting on a show that hasn't been performed in the area, since the last time it was performed BY ST. URSULA!
Glass City Improv: Co-Founder Nick Morgan gives a very thorough explanation of what Improv is, how it benefits a performer, and how it's just a ton of fun
REPLAY, Vocal Coach: Micah Graber explains to us why Vocal training is an essential part of the Musical Theatre experience.
REPLAY - Dance Choreography for Community Theatre: Bob Marzola sits down with Kyle and Ron, to discuss the specific joys and challenges associated with choreographing community theatre shows
Theatre for the Deaf: Melissa Shaffer joins Stage Door to talk about a life full of American Sign Language and Theatre Arts
Staring Role: Dinosaur Puppetry. Through massive determination and hard work, Bowsher High School grad. Bear Kinney has made themself an invaluable asset to a national Dinosaur Show
Youth Theatre Workshop, Waterville Playshop: Do you have a young person, in your life, that you think would love to start doing theatre, or just wants to do even more theatre? Well, Waterville Playsho
Starring Role: Holland Ohio Dancer and Choreographer, Julie O'Connell, sits down with Stage Door and tell us about her journey from teaching in her family's dance studios, to traveling to LA, performi
It's the kick off to the Christmas season, as Stage Door sits down with Sylvania Arts Youth Theatre‘s Elf Jr.
Cabaret, 3B Productions and The Village Players are producing a show with more depth than most ppeople know. It's not just a dance show with skimpy costumes, but much, much, more.
Cinderella, Epiphany Players: Have you all been paying attention to The Epiphany Players over the years. If you haven't, you've missed an theater company that's been putting on some really popular sh
Rossford High School is doing the beloved play , The Odd Couple, but they’re doing it with a twist. Two versions. A Male Cast and a Female Cast. Two Casts one show!
Chicago - Teen Edition, Maumee Valley Country Day School: Chicago, written in the mid 70's, a show about being famous. Not for doing anything in particular, but being famous for the sake of being fam4
Evil Dead the Musical, Stone Productions: It's a bloody good podcast. Fun times in the recording room today, as Jaymes and Courtney introduce us to the musical adaptation of one of the most iconic hor
Curtains, Notre Dame Academy: What's that, you're not familiar with the musical Curtains? Well, we guarantee the Stage Door guys know even less. That's why we had to have the director and choreographe
Monroe Community Players: It's been a hot minute since MCP has been of Stage Door. This week Thom fills us all in on what they've been doing the past year, and what's coming up for them soon
Starring Role: Ohio Northern University grads. Tyler and Maddeline Matanick sit down with Stage Door and tell us about their journey from first year theatre majors, working as theatre professionals, a
Bonus Tyler and Maddeline, Starring Role: We thought we were done with the episode, but Tyler and Madeline just had a lot of really good information and stories to tell us. So we kept on recording. We
Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: Perrysburg Musical Theatre is putting on one of Stephen Sondheim’s most memorable musicals, and the guys at Stage Door sit down with the director and st
Shows we want to See: Every year we're fortunate to see so many great shows performed in the area, but for some reason a few shows seemed to get skipped over again and again. Why? Kyle and Ron blindsi
Auditions: Kyle and Thom sit down with the Director and Music Director, of Young Frankenstein, moments before they hold an audition
Do you want to major in Musical Theatre, or Acting, in college? Well these three incoming College
Blue, Toledo Opera: OK, we admittedly know very little about Opera, so we had to have James and Kevin on to help us out. Blue, a portrait of contemporary African American life: of love and loss,
Horizon Youth Theatre: If you have a young person interested in theatre, you need to hear what they're doing in Bowling Green. Ron and Kyle sit down with integral members of the staff, that tell us a
Rent, School Edition: How cool is a school that puts on a summer theatre performance. Sylvania Northview is precisely that cool!. Ron and Kyle sit down with a couple of stars of the show, Mia and Jess
Starring Role: Toledo native and current NYC resident, Elizabeth Cotle, sit down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally on stage, film, and as a voic
Starring Role: PASMT Grad., Cassie Okenka, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to appearing in Broadway's School of Rock, Bonnie and Clyde, and Wicked
Beauty and the Beast: Every summer 3B Production gathers an award winning cast of performers, that never fail to impress. This week, Kyle and Ron crash a rehearsal and manage to grab some insight on t
What Does a Technical Theatre Director Do? Per usual, we don't know. That's why we had to talk to the Valentine Theatre's Josh Smith
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Archbold Community Theatre: This is not exactly the same story you may remember from Disney. I mean is is, but Wes and Kris tell us how it also has a a more mature theme,
The Original Soundtrack Recording, Common Grounds: This week we’re at Stone Soup Recording Studio, to talk to Luke and Matt, creators of an original Musical.
Jill of All Trades: If you’ve worked in local theatre, in NW Ohio, there’s a big chance you’ve worked with Susan McCann. She’s been on Running Crew, Prop Mistress, Light Board Operator, Wardrobe, Cost
The SpongeBob Musical: We were lucky enough to sit down with the Director and Lead Actor in Perrysburg Musical Theatre's upcoming production of The SpongeBob Musical. It's destine to be a local smash
Ruthless: The Stage Mother of All Musicals, at The Village Players Theatre. Nick and Abby join us, on Stage Door, and give us the rundown of what audiences can expect.
Frozen Jr.: Waterville Playshop is performing this magical Disney musical, and we had the director and two of the young princesses in to tell us about all the fun they are having.
Starring Role: Springfield High School Grad., Chad Campbell, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world
Starring Role: So we had these Broadway stars on our podcast. No biggie…. We lie Big Biggie! Maumee High School grad., Libby Servais went from playing a Peter Pan lost boy at The Toledo Re
Bonus Wayne, Fight Choreography and Theatre Stories: It never fails. You think the conversation is over, but then the guest breaks into more great stories. I don't know, we might even like the bonus c
Professional Stagehand: Wayne is the embodiment of what it means to be a hard worker. He picked up a wrench at a very young age and he's been a valued asset every day since. Wi
A "Great Big Night / Season": Man were we fortunate! Jere with The Croswell Opera House couldn’t have been more welcoming to us, as we popped in to talk about their HUGE upcoming fundraiser, and their
American Son: We were able to squeeze into the theatre right before rehearsal started, and speak to the Director and Lead of The Toledo Rep and Actors Collaborative Toledo upcoming show
Toledo's Human Experience Modern Dance Company: Dom Glover stopped in to talk to us about their unique dance company tailored to fit adults who really want to be a part of high level dance organizatio
Black Swamp Players, Season Reveal: It's kind of a big deal, and we're super excired to help BSP spread the word. Heath and Deb announce and break down every show being produced for the 2022-23 season
Dåmn Yankees: St. Francis De Sales High School is producing a show that very few people have had a chance to see. We invited Ben and Ward over to tell us all about St. Francis theatre, and their show.
A show that will continue to bring awareness, educate the audience members, and benefit AIDS Resource Center, Equitas Health-Toledo: Jaymes talks to Stage Door about Stone Production's upcoming show
The BGSU Department of Theatre & Film: Katie and Dakota, with the BGSU Musical Theatre department, came in to talk about their experience in the program, and to talk about their upcoming show Pippin.
The Limelighters: Oregon City Schools is building a $1.5 Million Dollar Performance Studio, that will help prepare students for a career in the performing arts. Thom and Macy came on to explain what e
Chicago: Cutting Edge Theatre Company. It's been over a decade since a local theatre company performed Chicago, and we were lucky to sit down with one of the stars of the show, Cait Michelle, and Dire
Staring Role: Whitmer High School Grad., Sara Sheperd, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world
Disney's The Little Mermaid: If you missed opening night of Oregon Community Theatre’s performance, you also missed the Stage Door Podcast guys hanging out in the lobby. They were steaming LIVE from
Staring Role: Springfield High School Grad., Liz Romey, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how she went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world
The Addams Family: Anthony Wayne High School is doing one of Kyle and Ron's favorite musicals. We had Jordyn and Kate in tonight to tell us all about AW theatre, and the show.
TBD Productions: They started a new theatre company in the middle of a pandemic. Annelise and Warren tell us about how they believe theatre is a great tool to start a conversation
Waitress the Musical: The National Tour is coming to The Stranahan Theatre (February 17-20) and Gabriella Marzetta, who plays Dawn in the cast, took time out of her very busy schedule to talk to us, a
February 1st - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
The CTW Collective: A producing company of teens, who collaborate on all aspects of producing theatre; season selection, budgeting, fundraising, ticket pricing, production coordination and oversight,
Fremont Community Theatre: we were fortunate to have Mary Jo and Cyrus with us, this week, to talk about FCT and the upcoming shows they'll be producing
January 18th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Annie: St. Ursula Academy Director, Kirsten Hinshaw and actors, Anni and Nina, sit down with Stage Door to tell us how much fun this show has been to produce and perform.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Toledo School for the Arts Director, Amelia Lefever and actor Gabe Omlor, sit down with Stage Door and explain to us why this is a uniquely cool show
Alabaster January 14-16: We had Director Fran Martone on ou show to talk about Actors Collaborative Toledo's upcoming production.
Staring Role: Perrysburg High School Grad., Trevor Dorner, sits down with Stage Door and tells us how he went from the local stage, to working professionally in the theatre world
Monroe Community Players: Ron and Dave visit Stage Door, tell us why Monore Community Players is so amazing, and announce some very ambitious goals for MCP
Theatre History: We sat down with Sam on Tuesday to talk about the History of Waterville Playshop, and everything he loved about his years with the company
"It’s a Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play” and “A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play” The Village Players Theatre
A Christmas Carol: Live from The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, a Toledo Holiday Tradition
Production Manager: Devon Dian travels up from The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay to educate us
Black Swamp Players: Kyle and Thom sit down with BSP President Heath Diehl, as he tells about the exciting things happening in Bowling Green
November 10th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
BONUS Stone Productions: A couple more comments from Jaymes "We'll See"
Stone Productions: Toledo’s Bad Ass Theatre Company
Theatre Columnist: Jeff Schmucker, with The Toledo Blade gives us i glimpse of what it’s like to wri
3B Productions: Joe Barton name drops just about everyone he's ever done a show with, and tells the story of how 3B Productions was created
October 20th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Vocal Coach: Micah Graber explains to us why Vocal Training is an essential part of the Musical Theatre experience.
RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles, is coming to the Stranahan Theate October 21-22, and we were lucky enough to have Paul Curatolo, who has mastered the character of Paul McCartney down to every detail,
October 12th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Dance Choreography for Community Theatre: Bob Marzola sits down with Kyle and Ron, to discuss the specific joys and challenges associated with choreographing community theatre shows
October 5th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Bonus "Rehearsal Crash" with the Star of Waterville Playshop's Matilda, Abby Karakas
Oregon Community Theatre: Kevin Harrington expplains what OCT means when they say New Season. New Logo. Same community
Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
The Rocky Horror Show: It's more than just a crazy interactive show. Dylan and Jaymes explain the significance of Rocky Horror
Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Anastasia, The Musical: Toledo School for the Arts actors, Lilly and Gabe, sit down with Stage Door to tell us why this is a MUST SEE show!
Rehearsal Crash, with the cast of Waterville Playshop's Godspell September 9-12
Actors Collaborative Toledo-ACT: Jeffery Albright, dedicated to bringing contemporary theatre to Toledo, with a focus on the importance of new and seldom performed plays.
Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company: Jordan Benavente tells us why he considers PMT one big family, always ready to expamd.
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, Paul Causman sits down with Stage Door to talk about The Rep's standard of excellence for every show.
Costume Design: Kelly McBane breaks down her life experience doing all things related to costumes in the entertainment industry
Waterville Playshop, a true family, and community experience.
All Shook Up School Edition: a Teen Rep production, August 5-8
Cabaret Style, Michael Barlos discusses the amazing cabarets he produces and directs
Issue Box Theatre, with Rosie Best. Bringing true change by listening to the needs of those who are marginalized
Cutting Edge Theatre Part Two, Bringing Equity Theatre to Toledo
Cutting Edge Theatre Part One, with Stephanie Dennehy
Coming in July: Stage Door, a Theatre Podcast hosted by two regular guys