Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by Kyle Omlor, Ron Matanick, and Th

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Two average guys covering the local theatre scene in NW Ohio and SE Michigan. Speaking to all Directors, Producers, Choreographers, Set Designers, Stage Managers, and anyone else connected to stage theatre. They're not the experts, but luckily their guests are, so the guest does most of the talking. Toledo Ohio, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Waterville, Whitehouse, Oregon Ohio, Adrian Michigan, Sandusky, Huron, Maumee, Holland Ohio, Rossford Stage Door on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071808249771 Stage Door on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stagedoorpodcast/?hl=en

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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
May 17, 2024
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
May 17, 2024
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
May 16, 2024
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!
May 10, 2024
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
May 03, 2024
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
May 03, 2024
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.
Apr 26, 2024
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
Apr 20, 2024
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
Apr 19, 2024
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
Apr 17, 2024
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.
Apr 17, 2024
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.
Apr 13, 2024
Costuming SpongeBob: These are the people that actually made SpongeBob’s pants SQAURE!
Apr 12, 2024
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
Apr 05, 2024
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
Apr 04, 2024
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
Apr 03, 2024
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
Apr 02, 2024
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
Mar 30, 2024
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
Mar 29, 2024
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
Mar 22, 2024
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
Mar 15, 2024
Stage Manager: Kat McFadden, explains to us how a Stage managers facilitate communication
Mar 08, 2024
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.
Mar 01, 2024
St. Mary Catholic Central: It was a packed house tonight as Xavier, Mo and their Director joined the Stage Door guys.
Feb 23, 2024
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.
Feb 20, 2024
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"
Feb 16, 2024
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
Feb 11, 2024
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.
Feb 09, 2024
Lourdes University: Oh man! It got a little crazy tonight with the Director and leads of Lourdes University ‘s The Wedding Singer.
Feb 02, 2024
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
Jan 26, 2024
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
Jan 19, 2024
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
Jan 12, 2024
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.
Jan 05, 2024
Music Direction: We welcome the fabulous Janine Baughman, a loacl legend in NW Ohio. She tells us how she started playing, teaching and directing.
Dec 29, 2023
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
Dec 22, 2023
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
Dec 15, 2023
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
Dec 08, 2023
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
Dec 01, 2023
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!
Nov 24, 2023
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
Nov 17, 2023
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
Nov 10, 2023
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
Nov 03, 2023
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.
Nov 01, 2023
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
Oct 27, 2023
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
Oct 20, 2023
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
Oct 13, 2023
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
Oct 06, 2023
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
Sep 29, 2023
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
Sep 22, 2023
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
Sep 15, 2023
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
Sep 08, 2023
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
Sep 01, 2023
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
Aug 25, 2023
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
Aug 18, 2023
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
Aug 11, 2023
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
Aug 11, 2023
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
Aug 04, 2023
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
Jul 28, 2023
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
Jul 21, 2023
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
Jul 14, 2023
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,
Jul 07, 2023
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
Jun 30, 2023
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
Jun 23, 2023
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
Jun 16, 2023
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
Jun 09, 2023
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
Jun 02, 2023
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
May 26, 2023
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
May 25, 2023
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
May 22, 2023
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
May 19, 2023
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
May 19, 2023
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
May 12, 2023
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.
May 05, 2023
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.  
Apr 28, 2023
Escape to Margaritaville: We crashed Oregon Community Theatre’s rehearsal of, Escape to Margaritaville. Thom literally lost his shaker of salt
Apr 26, 2023
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
Apr 21, 2023
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
Apr 14, 2023
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
Apr 07, 2023
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
Mar 31, 2023
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
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Mar 17, 2023
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
Mar 10, 2023
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.
Mar 03, 2023
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
Feb 24, 2023
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
Feb 17, 2023
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
Feb 10, 2023
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
Feb 03, 2023
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
Jan 27, 2023
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.
Jan 20, 2023
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!
Jan 13, 2023
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
Jan 06, 2023
REPLAY, Vocal Coach: Micah Graber explains to us why Vocal training is an essential part of the Musical Theatre experience.
Dec 30, 2022
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
Dec 23, 2022
Theatre for the Deaf: Melissa Shaffer joins Stage Door to talk about a life full of American Sign Language and Theatre Arts
Dec 16, 2022
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
Dec 09, 2022
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
Dec 02, 2022
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
Nov 25, 2022
It's the kick off to the Christmas season, as Stage Door sits down with Sylvania Arts Youth Theatre‘s Elf Jr.
Nov 18, 2022
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.
Nov 11, 2022
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
Nov 04, 2022
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!
Oct 28, 2022
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
Oct 21, 2022
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
Oct 14, 2022
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
Oct 07, 2022
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
Sep 30, 2022
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
Sep 23, 2022
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
Sep 23, 2022
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
Sep 16, 2022
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
Sep 09, 2022
Auditions: Kyle and Thom sit down with the Director and Music Director, of Young Frankenstein, moments before they hold an audition
Sep 02, 2022
Do you want to major in Musical Theatre, or Acting, in college? Well these three incoming College
Aug 26, 2022
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,
Aug 19, 2022
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
Aug 12, 2022
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
Aug 05, 2022
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
Jul 29, 2022
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
Jul 22, 2022
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
Jul 15, 2022
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
Jul 08, 2022
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,
Jul 01, 2022
The Cast Recording for “Common Grounds”, the Title Track in the New Musical Common Grounds, Recording Studio: Stone Soup Recording Studio Vocals: Emma Majewski, and Owen Cromly Book and Lyrics: Matth
Jun 27, 2022
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.
Jun 24, 2022
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
Jun 18, 2022
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
Jun 10, 2022
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.
Jun 03, 2022
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.
May 27, 2022
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
May 20, 2022
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
May 13, 2022
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
May 06, 2022
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
May 06, 2022
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
Apr 29, 2022
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
Apr 22, 2022
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
Apr 15, 2022
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
Apr 11, 2022
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.
Apr 08, 2022
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
Apr 06, 2022
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
Apr 01, 2022
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.
Mar 25, 2022
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
Mar 18, 2022
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
Mar 11, 2022
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
Mar 04, 2022
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
Feb 20, 2022
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
Feb 18, 2022
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.
Feb 11, 2022
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
Feb 04, 2022
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
Feb 02, 2022
February 1st - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Feb 01, 2022
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,
Jan 28, 2022
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
Jan 21, 2022
January 18th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Jan 18, 2022
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.
Jan 14, 2022
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
Jan 07, 2022
Alabaster January 14-16: We had Director Fran Martone on ou show to talk about Actors Collaborative Toledo's upcoming production.
Dec 31, 2021
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
Dec 24, 2021
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
Dec 17, 2021
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
Dec 10, 2021
"It’s a Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play” and “A Christmas Carol A Live Radio Play” The Village Players Theatre
Dec 03, 2021
A Christmas Carol: Live from The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, a Toledo Holiday Tradition
Nov 26, 2021
Production Manager: Devon Dian travels up from The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay to educate us
Nov 19, 2021
Black Swamp Players: Kyle and Thom sit down with BSP President Heath Diehl, as he tells about the exciting things happening in Bowling Green
Nov 12, 2021
November 10th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Nov 10, 2021
BONUS Stone Productions: A couple more comments from Jaymes "We'll See"
Nov 08, 2021
Stone Productions: Toledo’s Bad Ass Theatre Company
Nov 05, 2021
Theatre Columnist: Jeff Schmucker, with The Toledo Blade gives us i glimpse of what it’s like to wri
Oct 29, 2021
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
Oct 22, 2021
October 20th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Oct 20, 2021
Vocal Coach: Micah Graber explains to us why Vocal Training is an essential part of the Musical Theatre experience.
Oct 15, 2021
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,
Oct 13, 2021
October 12th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Oct 12, 2021
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
Oct 08, 2021
October 5th - Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Oct 05, 2021
Bonus "Rehearsal Crash" with the Star of Waterville Playshop's Matilda, Abby Karakas
Oct 04, 2021
Oregon Community Theatre: Kevin Harrington expplains what OCT means when they say New Season. New Logo. Same community
Oct 01, 2021
Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Sep 28, 2021
Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Sep 21, 2021
The Rocky Horror Show: It's more than just a crazy interactive show. Dylan and Jaymes explain the significance of Rocky Horror
Sep 17, 2021
Go See a Show!, A quick list of CAN'T MISS shows coming out in the next 30 days
Sep 16, 2021
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!
Sep 10, 2021
Rehearsal Crash, with the cast of Waterville Playshop's Godspell September 9-12
Sep 03, 2021
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.
Aug 27, 2021
Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company: Jordan Benavente tells us why he considers PMT one big family, always ready to expamd.
Aug 20, 2021
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, Paul Causman sits down with Stage Door to talk about The Rep's standard of excellence for every show.
Aug 13, 2021
Costume Design: Kelly McBane breaks down her life experience doing all things related to costumes in the entertainment industry
Aug 06, 2021
Waterville Playshop, a true family, and community experience.
Jul 30, 2021
All Shook Up School Edition: a Teen Rep production, August 5-8
Jul 23, 2021
Cabaret Style, Michael Barlos discusses the amazing cabarets he produces and directs
Jul 16, 2021
Issue Box Theatre, with Rosie Best. Bringing true change by listening to the needs of those who are marginalized
Jul 09, 2021
Cutting Edge Theatre Part Two, Bringing Equity Theatre to Toledo
Jun 24, 2021
Cutting Edge Theatre Part One, with Stephanie Dennehy
Jun 24, 2021
Coming in July: Stage Door, a Theatre Podcast hosted by two regular guys
Jun 22, 2021