Davenport Junior Theatre Podcast

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Hosted by Americorps member, Courtney Cook, this podcast dives into all things DJT to explore the past, understand the present, and dream of the future. Listen to hear from alumni, staff, current students, and even theatre professionals from around the Quad Cities!

  1. 01/30/2025

    Lydia Hains('24) - DJT Kid to Americorps Member

    Join us as we speak to Americorps member Lydia Hains about her journey at Davenport Junior Theatre, from Homeschool classes to Mainstage to Junior Staffer and now Americorps member.

    24 min

  2. 09/30/2024

    Daniel Sheridan(01) - Performing Arts Supervisor

    Daniel reflects on his time with Davenport Junior Theatre and shares what the future may hold.

    54 min

  3. 08/17/2024

    Cayla Odendahl ('21) - Camp and Workshop Coordinator

    Cayla joins us again on the podcast after 3 years! She tells us about her new position here at JT, what she's been doing for the past 3 years, and some other things that have changed. However, the one thing that hasn't changed is her love for Davenport Junior Theatre!

    25 min

  4. 07/25/2024

    Ashley Becher, Mainstage Artistic Director - Season 73 Shows Announcement!

    Join us as we speak with our Mainstage Artistic Director, Ashley Becher. She tells about what it's like behind the scenes of our mainstage productions, mainstage moving forward, AND even announces the shows for the upcoming 73rd season!

    35 min

  5. 07/29/2023

    Allison Niemela (’92) - One Parks and Rec to Another

    Join us as we talk with Allison Niemela, a former DJT kid. Allison takes us on a walk through her life from before she discovered DJT, her time at DJT, and how her life today is still influenced by DJT, especially as she works for a Parks and Rec Department. She is a true DJT kid and even came back for the 70th university to give a wonderful speech!

    35 min

  6. 06/10/2023

    Rachel Wagner - DJT’s Second Dance Coordinator

    Rachel Wagner started out as one of the first teachers in our dance program and then became our 2nd dance coordinator. Join us as Rachel speaks about her own dance journey, developing the new dance program, and how it has grown since then.

    14 min

  7. 05/27/2023

    Lauren Sciascia - First DJT Dance Coordinator

    From helping start the dance program here at DJT to diving into her artistic passions, Lauren takes us through her life and experiences that lead her to where she is today!

    20 min

  8. 04/29/2023

    Jim McCoy (’89) - Providing Workers and Supporting Works of Art

    As generous supporter and alumni of Davenport Junior Theatre, Jim McCoy joins us to speak about his current life and involvements in the arts and to touch on his time at DJT. Jim is also the underwriter of our production of Squirrel Girl, which closes this weekend!

    25 min
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Hosted by Americorps member, Courtney Cook, this podcast dives into all things DJT to explore the past, understand the present, and dream of the future. Listen to hear from alumni, staff, current students, and even theatre professionals from around the Quad Cities!

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  • Creator
    davenportjuniortheatre
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Davenport Junior Theatre Podcast