Playing for the Master

Jon Wilson & Timothy Van Bruggen
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Performing Arts

Open talk about Theatre, Faith, Culture and other Shenanigans. The (possibly, maybe, sort of) official podcast of Master Arts Theatre

  1. Christine Hall - Alive Theatre Lansing & These Shining Lives

    01/10/2024

    Christine Hall - Alive Theatre Lansing & These Shining Lives

    Tim talks to Christine Hall about the newly formed Alive Theatre in Lansing and their first show, These Shining Lives.

    30 min
  2. #Giving Tuesdays - Luke Bouma

    12/06/2023 ·  Bonus

    #Giving Tuesdays - Luke Bouma

    For every Tuesday in December 2023, we're sharing stories and testimonies from the people behind the scenes at Master Arts.  Today we're hearing from Luke Bouma, a business owner and current member of our Board of Directors, sharing his testimony from the Legacy Banquet in 2022 honoring our late beloved founder and artistic director, Pris McDonald.

    6 min
  3. #GivingTuesday 2023 - Interview with Walt Williams

    11/28/2023

    #GivingTuesday 2023 - Interview with Walt Williams

    Guest Walt Williams shares his love for Master Arts, and shares stories of his beginnings, being a right-hand to Pris McDonald, and his love for directing the youth theatre camp for almost 20 years. On this #GivingTuesday, we are so grateful for the volunteers and supporters of Master Arts that allow us to keep telling great stories.  Please prayerfully consider giving towards the ministry of Master Arts with your end of year giving.

    33 min
  4. Seeking the Child, Part Two - The Set with Richard Patterson & Emmalyn Burri

    11/24/2023

    Seeking the Child, Part Two - The Set with Richard Patterson & Emmalyn Burri

    We talk with the set designer and painter of our 2023 Christmas Show SEEKING THE CHILD - their inspirations, their methods, and their thoughts about the story.

    47 min
  5. Seeking the Child, Part One - The Directors & Lead Actors

    11/15/2023

    Seeking the Child, Part One - The Directors & Lead Actors

    Tim talks to Jon Wilson, Susie Finkbeiner, Tyler Suttner and Becky Suttner about their involvement in SEEKING THE CHILD: A TALE OF ANOTHER WISE MAN, the 2023 Christmas Show at Master Arts Theatre.

    55 min
  6. Over the River & Through the Woods

    06/02/2022

    Over the River & Through the Woods

    Director (and co-host) Jon Wilson and cast members Sam Wilson, John Miedem and Cathy Van Lopik from OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS talk with Tim Van Bruggen about the Master Arts production, touching on themes of nurtured identity, family, mutual respect and understanding and sharing your bed with fruits and vegetables.

    1h 5m
  7. The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    04/07/2022

    The Hunchback of Notre Dame

    Tim and Jon talk with the director and cast from Master Arts Theatre's production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.  Along the way they explore themes from Victor Hugo's work and the Disney musical, compare it to another Hugo story, Les Miserables, and debate the goodness of Durian fruit.  Hosts: Tim Van Bruggen & Jon Wilson Guests: Cathy Van Lopik, Molly VanderWest, Tyler Suttner, Xander Griffin

    1h 1m

  8. 03/03/2022

    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner - A Discussion on Race, Love and Theatre with Lorna Torres & Dr. Zawdie Abiade

    Tim speaks with the director of GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, Lorna Torres, and Christian counselor and diversity consultant Dr. Zawdie "Doc" Abiade about the relevance of this show for our current cultural climate, what does Christian love and unity look like, and the importance of doing culturally relevant stories at our Christian theatre.

    46 min
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Open talk about Theatre, Faith, Culture and other Shenanigans. The (possibly, maybe, sort of) official podcast of Master Arts Theatre

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  • Creator
    Jon Wilson & Timothy Van Bruggen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Playing for the Master
  • Show Website
    Playing for the Master