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Welcome to Civic'ly Speaking! A new podcast about Civic Theatre, the arts, and the Central Indiana community! Join our hosts, Michael J. Lasley (Executive Artistic Director) and Tessa Montgomery (Marketing & Media Manager) with the occasional interjection


    • Feb 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Episode 31: A Little Fire Onstage and WAIT UNTIL DARK with Emily Rogge Tzucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 39:53


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa talk to the director of WAIT UNTIL DARK, Emily Rogge Tzucker! Don't miss out on this great episode to learn more about what the show is about! WAIT UNTIL DARK runs March 11 - 26, 2022. Get your tickets at civictheatre.org

    Episode 30 - A Gentle Coup and An Interview with Matt Kraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 52:40


    On this episode of Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa talk to Matt Kraft, who is playing Richard Hannay in Civic's upcoming production of THE 39 STEPS. Don't miss this great episode or the last 3 chances to see THE 39 STEPS at Civic Theatre!

    Episode 29 - The Omicron Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 10:10


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Tessa, Michael, and Karaline talk about the thing that is on everyone's minds...The Omicron Variant. After today's episode, we will be taking a little break until February. So make sure to join us again after our brief break!

    Episode 27: The Holiday Series - Matt Bays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 45:42


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa talk to Civic's own Buddy The Elf, Matt Bays! * Please note there is language in this episode that may not be suitable for all ages*

    Episode 26 - The Holiday Series: Elf The Musical

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 40:55


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa talk about what it has been like to remount ELF after two years. Get your tickets to see both A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS and ELF at Civic Theatre by going to Civictheatre.org or calling the box office at 317.843.3800

    Episode 25: The Holiday Series - Charlie Brown Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 30:22


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael, Karaline, and Julia talk to the director of A Charlie Brown Christmas, John Goodson! Don't miss this episode and make sure you get your tickets to our holiday shows!

    Episode 24: Civic Round Table - Theatre Superstitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 35:24


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa speak to Brent E. Marty and Julia Bonnett about some of the most well-known theatre superstitions! Don't miss out of this episode! If you like what you hear, please leave a review or rating on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 23: Meet The Staff - The Costume Department

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 46:38


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, we have a special guest host, Julia Bonnett, joining Michael and Karaline. We are talking to the lovely women who make up Civic's Costume Department: Adrienne Conces and Whitney Howell. They give some great information about what it takes to costume a show here at Civic! If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts. *There is language in this episode that is not suited for all audiences.

    Episode 22: Recording In Front of An Audience & What's Coming Up At Civic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 31:41


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael, Tessa, and Karaline are recording in front of their very first live audience!! We were joined in studio by a group of students from Anderson University to talk about all things coming up at Civic through the end of the year! If you like what you hear, please go to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating/review!

    Episode 21: The Color Purple Series - Kendra Randle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 46:55


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, we are talking to the lovely Kendra Randle, who is playing Nettie in Civic's production of THE COLOR PURPLE, which is in its final weekend of performances! Kendra has some great things to say, so take a listen anywhere that podcasts are available or on Civic's website at bit.ly/CiviclySpeaking If you like what you hear, please go to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating or review.

    Episode 20: The Color Purple Series - Troy T. Thomas Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 42:52


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael, Tessa, and Karaline speak with Troy T. Thomas Jr.! Troy is playing Mister in Civic's production of THE COLOR PURPLE that is playing in Carmel now through October 23rd. Thank you to our show sponsor, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP for your support of THE COLOR PURPLE. Get your tickets to see this amazing musical at civictheatre.org or call the box office at 317.843.3800. If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 19: The Color Purple Series - AshLee "PsyWrn Simone" Baskin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 48:55


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa speak with AshLee "PsyWrn Simone" Baskin, who plays Shug Avery in Civic's production of THE COLOR PURPLE. Thank you to our show sponsor, Barnes & Thornburg, LLP. *This episode contains language that may not be suitable for all ages.

    Episode 18: The Color Purple Series - Brenton Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 33:19


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, we continue The Color Purple Series! Brenton Anderson, playing Harpo, came in to speak with us!

    Episode 17: The Color Purple Series - Jonathan Studdard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 40:18


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa speak with Civic's Diversity Liaison, Jonathan Studdard. Jonathan is also a member of the cast of THE COLOR PURPLE that is opening on October 8th at Civic Theatre! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review or rating on Apple Podcasts. *There is language in this episode that is not suitable for all ages.

    Episode 16: The Color Purple Series - Bridgette Ludlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 36:32


    On this week's episode of Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa talk about all things THE COLOR PURPLE with Civic's leading lady in the production, Bridgette Ludlow! Get your tickets for THE COLOR PURPLE, opening October 8th at civictheatre.org or call 317.843.3800 *There is language in this episode that is not suitable for all ages.

    Episode 15: The Color Purple Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 21:37


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael, Tessa, and Karaline talk about our upcoming series: The Color Purple Series! We will be bringing in guests from our cast of The Color Purple to discuss all things about the show!

    Episode 14: Meet The Staff - Sydnie Blair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 42:07


    On this week's episode of Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa speak with Sydnie Blair, Civic's former Education Concierge! We had the pleasure of speaking with Sydnie right before she left on her next big adventure of Austin, TX!

    Episode 13: Fall Classes at Civic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 29:17


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa speak with Education Programs Director, Holly Stults, and Director of Music & Education, Brent E. Marty. We are talking all about Fall Classes at Civic!! Learn all about what is coming up this fall! Registration is now open at civictheatre.org/classes

    Episode 12 - Civic Debates: Worst Musical Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 30:07


    In this week's episode of Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa speak with Karaline, Anne Beck, and Emily Tzucker about some of our least favorite shows!

    Episode 11 - Civic Debates: Roundabouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 42:16


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa speak with Anne Beck, Emily Rogge Tzucker, and Julia Bonnett about Carmel's pride and joy: the roundabout!

    Episode 10: The Theatre Attached To The Parking Garage & 10 Years At The Center For The Performing Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 45:16


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Tessa, Michael, and Karaline talk about a big milestone for Civic. Our first 10 years at The Center For The Performing Arts in Carmel, IN! Take a listen to learn more about Civic's first 10 years in Hamilton County! We are so thankful to The Center and to the City of Carmel for making the last 10 years possible! If you like what you hear, please go to Apple podcasts and leave us a rating/review!

    Episode 9: Meet The Staff - Don Knebel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 27:34


    On this week's episode of Civic'ly Speaking, Tessa and Michael speak with Civic's Chair Emeritus, Don Knebel. Take a listen to learn what it was like to be a 3-time Board Chair in three different Civic Theatre locations! If you like what you hear, please go to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating/review!

    Episode 8: The Midwest Honk-N-Clap & Saturday Night Fever at Civic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 42:45


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa talk all things YAP (Civic's Young Artists Program) and our upcoming production of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER with our YAP Coordinator and Original Broadway Cast Member, Anne Beck, as well as two of Civic's current cast members Emily Chrzanowski & Daimon Anderson.

    Episode 7: COVID College & Summer Camps At Civic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 48:07


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa talk with one of the Jr. Civic Camp instructors, Trevor Fanning, as well as two of our camp interns, Elie Anania and Jacob Schilling! You don't want to miss out on this episode! It's a whole lot of fun! *the end of this episode contains language that is not suitable for children* If you like what you hear, follow or subscribe and head to apple podcasts to leave us a rating or review!

    Episode 6: Theatre In A Strip Mall & All About Tessa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 32:58


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, our special guest is one of our hosts, Tessa Montgomery! As our newest staff member, it's time to learn a little more about Tessa! Civic'ly Speaking can be heard anywhere that podcasts are streamed. If you like what you hear so far, please like and/or subscribe and leave us a review at Apple Podcasts! *This podcast contains language that may not be suitable for young audiences*

    Episode 5: The Troll Person Under The Stage & June Shows At Civic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 30:35


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, we have FOUR guests! Michael and Tessa speak with members of the creative team for FROZEN JR. (Teneh Karimu & Kasey Walker) and REVUE! (Johnna Tavianini & Kenny Shepard). They give us a taste of how each show is going and what their experience has been working on these shows! FROZEN JR opens TOMORROW and runs through June 30th, and REVUE! has two performances on June 29th at 6 & 8 PM! Thanks for hanging with producer Karaline again as we are figuring out the sound space and how to produce a podcast!

    Episode 4: Program Rehearsal & This Summer At Civic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 28:49


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, Holly, Michael, and Tessa are discussing all of the things going on at Civic this summer! **The sound gets a little wonky at the end of the episode. Hang with us as producer Karaline is still figuring out the audio settings for our hosts and guests!** Civic'ly Speaking can be heard anywhere that podcasts are available, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and many more! If you like what you hear so far, please go to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review/rating and help get the word out!

    Episode 3: Meet The Staff - Julia Bonnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 25:07


    On this episode of Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa speak to Civic's Director of Development & Administration, Julia Bonnett. She talks about her history with Civic, her thoughts on shows she's been in, meeting Keenan Thompson in an elevator, and so much more! *The last minute of this episode contains language that may not be suitable for all ages.

    Episode 2: BrentOlympics & Going Stag To An Education Fundraiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 29:37


    On this week's episode of Civic'ly Speaking, Michael and Tessa speak with Brent E. Marty (Director of Music & Education) and Julia Bonnett (Director of Development & Administration) about Civic's 2021 Education Fundraiser coming up on June 10th at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, IN.

    Episode 1: The Little Mermaid Who Didn't Like To Swim & Civic's 2021 - 2022 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 29:36


    This week on Civic'ly Speaking, join Michael & Tessa for our first full-length podcast episode! We are talking about everything you can look forward to in Civic's upcoming 2021 - 2022 Season and what to look forward to as we FINALLY get to produce live theatre again!

    Episode 0: Puppies On The Green and Why We Need Another Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 3:18


    Welcome to Civic'ly Speaking! This is a preview of what Civic's new podcast will be about! Join hosts Michael J. Lasley and Tessa Montgomery as they talk about all things Civic and the Central Indiana Arts Community!

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