Welcome to "Acting Up with GTC," the podcast of the Granbury Theatre Company! Broadcasting from the historic Granbury Opera House, we bring you behind-the-scenes with exclusive interviews featuring our talented staff, production teams, and cast members. Tune in to hear the latest buzz on our current performances, upcoming shows, and auditions, alongside lively discussions about all things theatre and the arts. Whether you're a local theatre aficionado or a passionate arts enthusiast, "Acting Up with GTC" is your ticket to the captivating world of community theatre in Granbury, Texas.
Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner
This one's got it all, y'all—chaos, comedy, costumes, and a couple of real-life lovebirds. In this jam-packed episode of Acting Up with GTC, hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner are finally back in the studio after a whirlwind month of theatre madness. And oh, do they have stories to tell.First, we take you behind the scenes of Academy Weekend, where Seussical Kids and Julius Caesar somehow shared a stage—one filled with sunshine and singing cats, the other soaked in fake blood and Shakespearean betrayal. (Spoiler: Travis Trimble survives. Barely.)Then, it's all about Pride and Prejudice, our newest mainstage production. Director Haley Twaddle, along with stars Emmy Looney (Elizabeth Bennet) and JD Dvorak (Mr. Darcy), join the pod to dish on this dreamy Jane Kendall adaptation, the show's gorgeous garden set, and how real-life romance makes their on-stage chemistry absolutely swoon-worthy. Did we mention they just got engaged in a Pride & Prejudice-themed photoshoot? Swoon.Finally, fan-favorite Colton Lively drops in to spill the tea on the real magic behind GTC productions—wigs, wardrobe, and wig-out moments backstage.
This one's got it all, y'all—chaos, comedy, costumes, and a couple of real-life lovebirds. In this jam-packed episode of Acting Up with GTC, hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner are finally back in the studio after a whirlwind month of theatre madness. And oh, do they have stories to tell.First, we take you behind the scenes of Academy Weekend, where Seussical Kids and Julius Caesar somehow shared a stage—one filled with sunshine and singing cats, the other soaked in fake blood and Shakespearean betrayal. (Spoiler: Travis Trimble survives. Barely.)Then, it's all about Pride and Prejudice, our newest mainstage production. Director Haley Twaddle, along with stars Emmy Looney (Elizabeth Bennet) and JD Dvorak (Mr. Darcy), join the pod to dish on this dreamy Jane Kendall adaptation, the show's gorgeous garden set, and how real-life romance makes their on-stage chemistry absolutely swoon-worthy. Did we mention they just got engaged in a Pride & Prejudice-themed photoshoot? Swoon.Finally, fan-favorite Colton Lively drops in to spill the tea on the real magic behind GTC productions—wigs, wardrobe, and wig-out moments backstage.
Get ready for a special Acting Up with GTC mini-pod (our K-cup-sized version of the full podcast experience ☕) as host Micky Shearon sits down with real-life sisters Liz and Berklee Heil—stars of Bonnie & Clyde at the historic Granbury Opera House!Liz plays the fearless, fiery Bonnie Parker. Berklee plays her younger self. And together, they create stage magic in one of the most vocally and emotionally demanding musicals to hit our stage.
Get ready for a special Acting Up with GTC mini-pod (our K-cup-sized version of the full podcast experience ☕) as host Micky Shearon sits down with real-life sisters Liz and Berklee Heil—stars of Bonnie & Clyde at the historic Granbury Opera House!Liz plays the fearless, fiery Bonnie Parker. Berklee plays her younger self. And together, they create stage magic in one of the most vocally and emotionally demanding musicals to hit our stage.
Get ready to raise a little hell—the infamous duo has hit the Granbury Opera House stage, and we've got your backstage pass!
Get ready to raise a little hell—the infamous duo has hit the Granbury Opera House stage, and we've got your backstage pass!
Buckle up, theatre fans! In this jam-packed episode of Acting Up with GTC, hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner take you behind the curtain of the Granbury Opera House, giving you an exclusive, unfiltered look at all the exciting happenings in our theatre world!
Buckle up, theatre fans! In this jam-packed episode of Acting Up with GTC, hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner take you behind the curtain of the Granbury Opera House, giving you an exclusive, unfiltered look at all the exciting happenings in our theatre world!
✨ NEW EPISODE ALERT! ✨ Buckle up for a wild ride as we dive into two epic stories: JTF West Madness and Fleeagic! First, we chat with our Junior Theater Festival West cast about their upcoming performance of The Lion King Kids (aka controlled chaos with 8-12-year-olds). Ever tried directing a group of tiny actors? It's like herding cats, but with more jazz hands.
✨ NEW EPISODE ALERT! ✨ Buckle up for a wild ride as we dive into two epic stories: JTF West Madness and Fleetwood Mac Magic! First, we chat with our Junior Theater Festival West cast about their upcoming performance of The Lion King Kids (aka controlled chaos with 8-12-year-olds). Ever tried directing a group of tiny actors? It's like herding cats, but with more jazz hands.
Join us for our Acting Up with GTC Season 1 Finale, where we roll back the curtain on four of the most memorable, hilarious, and heartwarming moments from our first year!
Join us for our Acting Up with GTC Season 1 Finale, where we roll back the curtain on four of the most memorable, hilarious, and heartwarming moments from our first year!
This week on Acting Up with GTC, Micky and Matt bring you a double dose of holiday cheer! First up, we pirouette into the world of The Nutcracker with Chung Lin and Enrica Tseng from Ballet Frontier. They dish on their enchanting performances at the Granbury Opera House this weekend. Then, the spotlight shifts to the talented cast of GTC's Annie! Christian Sanders, Stephanie Sanders, Benny Brown, and Tracie Griffiths give us the inside scoop on bringing this timeless tale to life—and share a few hilarious behind-the-scenes moments. Get ready for laughter, inspiration, and a whole lot of holiday magic. Don't miss it!
This week on Acting Up with GTC, Micky and Matt bring you a double dose of holiday cheer! First up, we pirouette into the world of The Nutcracker with Chung Lin and Enrica Tseng from Ballet Frontier. They dish on their enchanting performances at the Granbury Opera House this weekend. Then, the spotlight shifts to the talented cast of GTC's Annie! Christian Sanders, Stephanie Sanders, Benny Brown, and Tracie Griffiths give us the inside scoop on bringing this timeless tale to life—and share a few hilarious behind-the-scenes moments. Get ready for laughter, inspiration, and a whole lot of holiday magic. Don't miss it!
In this lively episode of Acting Up with GTC, Micky and Matt turn up the energy with a rock 'n' roll twist! Dive into an exclusive interview with El Loco Fandango, the ZZ Top tribute band bringing classic Texas rock vibes to the Granbury Opera House! Then, get a sneak peek behind the curtain of our upcoming teen production of Anastasia with insights from the director, Caitlan Leblo, and two talented young cast members, Lucas and Mason Steele. It's a mix of rock, royalty, and the heart of Granbury theatre – all in one jam-packed episode! For tickets to all of the shows mentioned on today's podcast, go to www.granburytheatrecompany.org or call 817-579-0952! To support our podcast, join our Patreon page at patreon.com/granburytheatrecompany
In this lively episode of Acting Up with GTC, Micky and Matt turn up the energy with a rock 'n' roll twist! Dive into an exclusive interview with El Loco Fandango, the ZZ Top tribute band bringing classic Texas rock vibes to the Granbury Opera House! Then, get a sneak peek behind the curtain of our upcoming teen production of Anastasia with insights from the director, Caitlan Leblo, and two talented young cast members, Lucas and Mason Steele. It's a mix of rock, royalty, and the heart of Granbury theatre – all in one jam-packed episode! For tickets to all of the shows mentioned on today's podcast, go to www.granburytheatrecompany.org or call 817-579-0952! To support our podcast, join our Patreon page at patreon.com/granburytheatrecompany
In this episode, Matt and Micky go trick-or-treating around the Granbury Opera House to ask the Granbury Theatre Company staff what their favorite scary movie or grusical is! Plus, they have a special TREAT (no trick) for all Granbury Theatre Academy families! You gotta listen to get the treat! We also introduce Travis Trimble, our new camera operator (for video) and production assistant for the AUGTC podcast! For tickets to Granbury Theatre Company shows, go to www.granburytheatrecompany.org For information about Granbury Theatre Academy, go to www.granburytheatreacademy.org To support the Acting Up with GTC podcast, visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/granburytheatrecompany
In this episode, Matt and Micky go trick-or-treating around the Granbury Opera House to ask the Granbury Theatre Company staff what their favorite scary movie or grusical is! Plus, they have a special TREAT (no trick) for all Granbury Theatre Academy families! You gotta listen to get the treat! We also introduce Travis Trimble, our new camera operator (for video) and production assistant for the AUGTC podcast! For tickets to Granbury Theatre Company shows, go to www.granburytheatrecompany.org For information about Granbury Theatre Academy, go to www.granburytheatreacademy.org To support the Acting Up with GTC podcast, visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/granburytheatrecompany
On this episode (which is also our first episode to be completely available in both audio and video formats), we are joined by Bryton Cummings, owner of Bright n' Sunny Dog Training in Granbury, and Jelly Roll, the canine co-star of our upcoming production of "Annie," and we preview the opening of "Noises Off!" Finally, Matt and Micky give a little preview of our Halloween Spooktacular Episode! To support our podcast and get exclusive subscriber-only content, AUGTC bling, and exclusive invites to upcoming special AUGTC events, visit our Patreon page and become a POD Partner! To purchase tickets to an upcoming performance at the Granbury Opera House or to get information on auditioning for our shows, please visit www.granburytheatrecompany.org For more information about Bright n' Sunny Dog Training, you can contact Bryton Cummings at 254-396-3846!
On this episode (which is also our first episode to be completely available in both audio and video formats), we are joined by Bryton Cummings, owner of Bright n' Sunny Dog Training in Granbury, and Jelly Roll, the canine co-star of our upcoming production of "Annie," and we preview the opening of "Noises Off!" Finally, Matt and Micky give a little preview of our Halloween Spooktacular Episode! To support our podcast and get exclusive subscriber-only content, AUGTC bling, and exclusive invites to upcoming special AUGTC events, visit our Patreon page and become a POD Partner! To purchase tickets to an upcoming performance at the Granbury Opera House or to get information on auditioning for our shows, please visit www.granburytheatrecompany.org For more information about Bright n' Sunny Dog Training, you can contact Bryton Cummings at 254-396-3846! #granburytheatrecompany #granburyoperahouse #granburytexas #giveuswhitney
On this episode, Matt and Micky are joined by Director Austin Bender, and cast members Tiffany Wynn, Emily Potter, Cayley Davis Bender, Ryan Waggoner, Jonah Hardt, Hannah Horton, and Ben Rongey from GTC's upcoming production of "Noises Off"! Noises Off opens at the Opera House on Friday, October 25th! Micky also visits with Mark Trippinsee from the Long Run, Colorado's Tribute to the Music of the Eagles, about their upcoming shows at the Granbury Opera House, October 17-19. For tickets to these and all of our fantastic season of Broadway shows and Tribute Concerts, go to www.granburytheatrecompany.org or call the Opera House box office at 817-579-0952. To support our podcast and become a subscriber, please visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/granburytheatrecompany. Subscribers get all sorts of special subscriber-only benefits and bonus content!
On this episode we sit down with Matt Beutner and Eme Looney, the Directorial team, and cast members, Sofi Warren (Esmeralda) and Ben Rongey (Quasimodo) from GTC's upcoming production of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." This show opens Friday, September 20th, and runs through Sunday, October 13th! For tickets to an upcoming show: www.granburytheatrecompany.org To support the podcast, visit our Patreon page: patreon.com/granburytheatrecompany
On this episode, we talk about our upcoming production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame with Director Matt Beutner and Scenic Designer Jonah Hardt. Then we interview Emily Farmer and Jake Hamilton from our current production of Oklahoma, and they have a little surprise for us. Finally, we visit with Chris Milillo and Dan Hendrix, two members of the Chicago tribute band Beginnings, about their upcoming shows at the Granbury Opera House!
On this episode, we visit with Bentleigh Nesbit, the Director, and Thomas Powderly and Jacob Myers, two of the cast members from GTC's upcoming production of Oklahoma at the Granbury Opera House! Support the Podcast: patreon.com/granburytheatrecompany https://linktr.ee/granburytheatre
Listen to Donovan Duke of Infinite Journey talk about the first time he was ever told he sounded like Steve Perry! Be sure to catch the entire episode! And don't miss Infinite Journey at the Granbury Opera House this Thursday-Saturday
Our guests on this episode are Mike Cooper and Donivan Duke from the band Infinite Journey! Infinite Journey has been wowing audiences since 2012 with their spot-on renditions of Journey's greatest hits. Based in Dallas, Texas, this five-piece band has built a reputation for its authentic performances, capturing the soaring vocals, intricate guitar solos, and powerful rhythms that made Journey a rock legend. When you close your eyes, you'll swear Steve Perry and the gang are right there on stage. So, Granbury, get ready to rock! Infinite Journey is coming to the Historic Granbury Opera House August 1-3, and they're bringing the heart, soul, and spirit of Journey with them! To support our podcast: patreon.com/granburytheatrecompany For tickets: www.granburytheatrecompanyorg
It's July, so this episode is all about our Granbury Theatre Academy summer camps and camp productions. Hear interviews from cast members from both our Little Mermaid, Jr kids and teen casts, and get a parent's perspective on why she loves sending her kids to GTA Summer Theatre Camp! But that's not all! We also have none other than Mr. Timothy McDonald, Founder and CEO of Junior Theatre Festivals Worldwide, on the podcast to discuss all things Junior Theatre Festival!
We have a new episode of the Acting Up with Granbury Theatre Company podcast for you later this week! Be sure to watch for the new episode, which will focus on our Granbury Theatre Academy Summer Camps, our teen and kid's productions of Little Mermaid, Jr., and even a little Junior Theatre Festival news! We will be visiting with some of the camp staff and some of the cast members from Little Mermaid, Jr., AND we have a very special mystery guest that you will not want to miss!
On today's episode, Matt and Micky, with the help of a few special guests who drop by the studio, reveal the entire 2025 Granbury Theatre Company Broadway Season! For information about the 2025 Broadway Season at the Granbury Opera House, go to www.granburytheatrecompany.org or call the Opera House box office at 817-579-0952! #theatre #musicaltheatre #granbury #granburytx #granburyoperahouse #granburytheatrecompany #roomtocussacat #featheryournest
Join Matt and Micky on this BONUS EPISODE, where they talk about last Sunday's 2025 Season Reveal Show, Newsies, the Little Mermaid Summer Academies, and Oklahoma! It's a #doggonegreat bonus episode! For more information about the Granbury Theatre Academy Summer Camps, visit www.granburytheatreacademy.org. If you would like information on auditioning for one of our GTC productions, please visit https://granburytheatrecompany.org/auditions/
On today's episode we visit with Elizabeth "Biz" Miller, Nick McGeoy, Ethan Hyatt, and Colton Bosang, all cast members from GTC's production of Newsies!
Welcome to Acting Up with GTC, the official podcast of the Granbury Theatre Company, where we pull back the curtain and give you a behind-the-scenes look at everything happening at the historic Granbury Opera House. In this intro episode, your hosts, Matt Beutner and Micky Shearon, tell you what to expect from the Acting Up podcast.
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