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Just a Midwest girl shining a spotlight on the stories of extraordinary local artists in the Peoria area.

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  1. 27/05/2021

    9. Nyk Sutter-Downs

    *Content note: Today on Peoria Theatre People, Sarah and Nyk discuss issues surrounding mental health, depression, eating disorders, and more. Please know that you are not alone and see the resources below for support. Nyk Sutter-Downs is currently the Campus Director at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture and was recently the Theatre Manager at Corn Stock Theatre. Nyk and Sarah initially worked together when he choreographed Great Expectations show choir through the Peoria Park District circa 2007. Audiences in Peoria have seen Nyk in shows like Grease, Spring Awakening, and Footloose. Peoria audiences have also seen his directing and choreographing work with shows like Heathers, Bring it On, and Carrie. He's done a little bit of everything, basically! Today on Peoria Theatre People, Nyk and Sarah discuss Nyk's time at AMDA, the importance of mental health, some of Nyk's professional roles, his love of darker-themed musicals, and navigating theatre at a nonprofit during a global pandemic. Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to share the podcast, rate, leave a review, and hit subscribe! Corn Stock Theatre Corn Stock website Corn Stock FacebookCorn Stock InstagramCorn Stock TwitterCommunity Children's Theatre (get updates here about CCT's upcoming Big Fish) CCT website CCT FacebookCCT InstagramMental Health Resources Better HelpUnity Point Peoria Mental Health ResourcesOSF Peoria Mental Health ResourcesMindock Counseling PeoriaFamily Core PeoriaPeoria Theatre People Social Media  Peoria Theatre People websitePeoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People TwitterPeoria Theatre Facebook

    2 giờ 6 phút

  2. 13/05/2021

    8. Lisa White

    *Content note: Today on Peoria Theatre People, Sarah and Lisa discuss some of Lisa's early roles in shows like The King and I. As white people, Lisa and Sarah are both committed to aiming for better representation for people of color in theatre and working toward being more inclusive. Peoria theatre needs to make an effort to be welcoming to people of color. Now, Sarah and Lisa absolutely value roles being appropriately cast in shows such as The King and I.* Lisa White is no stranger to the Peoria theatre scene. She has experience in early childhood education and is a "teacher at heart" (in her own words), but does theatre as much as she can. Peoria theatre will miss her as she and her husband just moved out of state! Audiences in Peoria have seen Lisa in roles like Ren's mom in Footloose and have seen her directing work with shows like 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, [Title of Show] and You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (she directed Sarah in this). Peoria audiences have also seen her costume work in shows like Big Fish, The Robber Bridegroom, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She's done a little bit of everything, basically! Today on Peoria Theatre People, Lisa and Sarah discuss why she costumes her own shows, her wonderful husband Kurt, how the pandemic has affected theatre, Metamora Thespian Society, discuss her love of doing a show at the tent in the heat, her time as a hip hop dancer, and why her auditions as a director always include improv. Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to rate leave a review, and hit subscribe! Metamora Thespian Society Metamora Thespian Society websiteMetamora Thespian Society FacebookCorn Stock Theatre Corn Stock website Corn Stock FacebookCorn Stock InstagramCorn Stock TwitterCommunity Children's Theatre (get updates here about CCT's upcoming Big Fish and get tickets here when they're on sale- the cast and production team has changed slightly since the pod was recorded, but we're still so excited to bring this to the Peoria area) CCT website CCT FacebookCCT InstagramPeoria Theatre People Social Media  Peoria Theatre People websitePeoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People TwitterPeoria Theatre Facebook

    1 giờ 8 phút

  3. 29/04/2021

    7. Connie Tumminelli

    *Content note: Today on Peoria Theatre People, Sarah and Connie discuss some of Connie's early roles in shows like The King and I. As white people, Connie and Sarah are both committed to aiming for better representation for people of color in theatre and working toward being more inclusive. Peoria theatre needs to make an effort to be welcoming to people of color. Now, Sarah and Connie absolutely value roles being appropriately cast in shows such as The King and I.* Connie Tumminelli is a private voice teacher and retired music educator. Audiences in Peoria have seen Connie in roles like Maria in The Sound of Music and Rapunzel in Into the Woods. Often, Connie music directs and teaches in the Peoria area. Connie is Sarah's current voice teacher and was Sarah's choir director in high school! Connie and Sarah have developed such a meaningful relationship in the last few years and always love to geek out about their favorite performers and musicals. Today on Peoria Theatre People, Connie and Sarah discuss healthy singing, playing the flute, doing sketches as a kid, traveling, singing in cathedrals all over Europe, and the time she got to hang out with Kelli O'Hara. Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to rate leave a review, and hit subscribe! Favorite Kelli O'Hara Performances: Kelli O'Hara- The Light in the Piazza Kelli O'Hara- The King I Kelli O'Hara- The Bridges of Madison County Confronting Our Complicity: Music Theory and White Supremacy by Dave Molk Peoria Theatre People Social Media  Peoria Theatre People websitePeoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People TwitterPeoria Theatre Facebook

    1 giờ 11 phút

  4. 15/04/2021

    6. Alex Hunt

    Alex Hunt is a music teacher in Wisconsin. After growing up doing theatre in Peoria with shows like Joseph and The Jungle Book (Sarah and Alex's first show together) he attended VanderCook in Chicago and became a music teacher. Whenever he can, he does theatre in the Peoria area and also currently runs competitive theatre at Dunlap High School with his mom. Peoria audiences have seen Alex in shows like Ragtime, Newsies, and Something Rotten. You can even watch Alex play video games on Twitch! Today on Peoria Theatre People, Alex and Sarah discuss Alex's love of escape rooms, teaching music, Alex's experience in the Macy's Day Parade, his time at VanderCook, working with closely his mom Robin, and they nerd out about music theory. Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to rate leave a review, and hit subscribe! Alex's Twitch stream: Twitch.tv/alephunt Confronting Our Complicity: Music Theory and White Supremacy by Dave Molk Peoria Theatre People Social Media  Peoria Theatre People websitePeoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People TwitterPeoria Theatre Facebook

    1 giờ 10 phút

  5. 01/04/2021

    5. Joel Shoemaker

    Joel Shoemaker is the Library Director for the Illinois Prairie District. Joel grew up in the Champaign area and came to the Peoria theatre scene by way of Eureka College (where Sarah went, too)! Joel's experience with Peoria theatre involves both acting and directing with productions like The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (director), Godspell ("We Beseech Thee" soloist/Disciple), You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Schroeder), Shrek (Lord Farquaad), Pippin, and many more. Joel even directed Sarah in August: Osage County at Eureka College! Today on Peoria Theatre People, Joel and Sarah discuss Joel's time in banking, magic, libraries, and his love of August: Osage County and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to rate leave a review, and hit subscribe! Peoria Theatre People Social Media  Peoria Theatre People websitePeoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People TwitterPeoria Theatre Facebook

    1 giờ 7 phút

  6. 18/03/2021

    4. Taylor Walters Greer

    Taylor Walters Greer is no stranger to the Peoria theatre scene. Taylor balances many aspects of her life, including her upcoming meditation and self-love projects, and she still makes time for theatre when she can. Even though she currently doesn't live in Peoria, her connection to Peoria theatre runs deep. Peoria audiences have seen her in a variety of productions such as Tarzan (Terk), West Side Story (Francesca), Cinderella (Stepsister), and many others. Taylor even has an award named after her! Today on Peoria Theatre People, Taylor and Sarah discuss Rocky Horror Picture Show, the importance of representation in theatre, Taylor's love of character acting, Taylor's time playing hockey, and much more! Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to rate leave a review, and hit subscribe! Peoria Theatre People Social Media  Peoria Theatre People websitePeoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People TwitterPeoria Theatre Facebook

    42 phút

  7. 04/03/2021

    3. Mary Rose Smith

    Mary Rose Smith (Mary Rose Williams) is a music teacher at St. Philomena School in Peoria. She currently serves on the board for Metamora Thespian Society with her husband Tyler. From a young age, Mary Rose got involved with theatre alongside her siblings, which fostered a love of musical theatre and the community it brings. She has graced the Peoria stage in productions like Cinderella (Cinderella), West Side Story (Maria), Camelot (Guinevere), Les Miserables (Cosette), and many more! Audiences have fallen in love with her soaring soprano and sweet spirit. Today on the podcast, Mary Rose and Sarah discuss her wonderful family, experiences music directing and choreographing, and her foundation for a love of music growing up. Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to rate, leave a review, and hit subscribe! Metamora Thespian Society Metamora Thespian Society websiteMetamora Thespian Society FacebookPeoria Theatre People Social Media  Peoria Theatre People websitePeoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People TwitterPeoria Theatre Facebook

    56 phút

  8. 18/02/2021

    2. Nicki Haschke

    Nicki Haschke is the theatre manager extraordinaire of Peoria Players Theatre. Nicki writes grants, does graphic design, and runs the day-to-day operations of PPT. Nicki does a bit of everything! Her connection with Peoria theatre runs deep as she has grown up in the Peoria area and works tirelessly to make Peoria Players all that it has the potential to be. Today on Peoria Theatre People, Nicki and Sarah discuss everything from the Normies to PPT's 2018 record-breaker "Mamma Mia!" to Nicki's love of Halloween (the movie and the holiday) and cats.  Check out Peoria Players Theatre's social media accounts and website linked below to get an update on their recent 2021 season announcements and exciting upcoming opportunity with Industry Training Ground! Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to rate, leave a review, and hit subscribe! Peoria Players Theatre Peoria Players Theatre website Peoria Players Theatre InstagramPeoria Players Theatre FacebookPeoria Players Theatre TwitterPeoria Theatre People Social Media Peoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People TwitterPeoria Theatre People Facebook

    34 phút

  9. 11/02/2021

    1. Willis Barber

    Willis Barber is a technology teacher at Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary school in Peoria, IL. Willis is no stranger to the Peoria theatre community. He grew up in Peoria and eventually attended Huntington University in Indiana. After a few years, he moved back to the Peoria area and continued to get involved in the theatre community. He currently serves as President of Community Children's Theatre, a local theatre nonprofit that works with children ages 8 to 18. In this episode, Sarah and Willis dive into how theatre impacted him growing up, the importance of theatre education, what theatre can do for the community, and much more.  Thanks for listening to Peoria Theatre People! Don't forget to rate, leave a review, and hit subscribe! Community Children's Theatre Community Children's Theatre websiteCommunity Children's Theatre InstagramCommunity Children's Theatre FacebookPeoria Theatre People Social Media  Peoria Theatre People InstagramPeoria Theatre People Facebook Peoria Theatre People Twitter

    1 giờ 7 phút
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