LCT's 5 Til Places

This week we sit down with the cast of Agatha CHristie's THE MOUSETRAP, which runs March 29 – April 7. It's a very hearty conversation about murder mysteries, finding the balance between drama and comedy and much more! Tickets: https://lubbocktheatre.com/mousetrap Email us at socialmedia@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games 

Two podcasts in one week?! LCT's Stages Kids (the 7=11 age group of our Stages Academy program) are putting on MISS NELSON IS MISSING! And boy were they ready to chat! In this episode the kids have all the info about the show as well as some encouraging words for our listeners! Email us at socialmedia@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games 

It's Episode 100! To celebrate we've gotten the entire OG gang back together; Jed, Heather, Charlie, Beth and Daniel sit down to share the memories made along the way and to take a look at hopes for the future. Email us at socialmedia@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games 

Jed and Beth sit down with cast and crew of the hilarious, heartfelt, uplifting and affirming comedy CALENDAR GILRS Email us at socialmedia@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

This week we have the kids from LCT's Stages production of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE in the studio with us, as well as fight choreographer Abby Wolff-Smith and director D'Kayla Holocker. Folks, this show is going to be epic and you owe it to yourself to go in with the inside, behind the scenes scoop from the ones involved! Email us at socialmedia@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Beauty and the Beast opens December 8 so we sat down for a freewheeling chat with leads Jordan and Dylan that touches on the show itself and dives into choldhood memories and theatre origins. By the end of this episode we hope you feel like know Jordan and Dylan just a little bit better! Email us at socialmedia@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

It's time for LCT's 3rd Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast! The show runs Oct 20 & 21 and we've got a rousing conversation with some of the cast right here! NOTE: This episode features adults using adult language. Email us at socialmedia@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games 

The new season is here, kicking off with the hilarious farce THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG! We've got a roundtable of cast and crew members gathered to give you the behind the scenes scoop and let you know why you don't want to miss this production! Email us at socialmedia@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Join us this week for a lively roundtable discussion of LCT's 2023-24 Main Stage Season! Email us at socialmedia@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Welcome to a new season of 5 'Til Places, and a new season of productions from our youth program: LCT's Stages Academy! Joining us to take a look at that new season is LCT's Education and Outreach Coordinator D'Kayla Holocker. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games 

This week we sit down with Fight Directors Justin Krall and Abby Wolff-Smith. Justin and Abby have some fascinating insight into the world of fight direction and choreography, and they also take the time to regale us with tales of shows they've worked on together as well as tell us about their upcoming stage combat intensive which they'll be leading July 10-15 right here at LCT!  Never miss an episode! Search “LCT's 5 Til Places” and subscribe on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Castbox, Stitcher, Radio Public, Tune In, Audible or wherever you get your podcasts! If we aren't on your favorite podcast platform let us know and we'll get that fixed!  Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

We close our season this year with BONNIE & CLYDE: THE MUSICAL and this week we've got much of the cast in the studio for a chat about the show, as well as about Bonnie & Clyde historically and how public perception can shape an event into historical legend.  Tickets: https://lubbocktheatre.com/bonnieandclyde    Never miss an episode! Search “LCT's 5 Til Places” and subscribe on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Castbox, Stitcher, Radio Public, Tune In or wherever you get your podcasts! If we aren't on your favorite podcast platform let us know and we'll get that fixed! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Austin Dean Ashford's residency at LCT is coming to an end, but he's going out with a bang, hosting SoloFEST this Saturday and Sunday April 29 & 30 at LCT! It's a two day celebration of solo performance. Come see the work created by some pretty impressive new artists and come bid Austin a fond farewell as he heads into his next adventure.    Tickets: https://www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org/solofest AUSTIN: Austin Dean Ashford: https://www.austindeanashford.com/ Austin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Tv2CFOBEkrbzKG1KWIiUp?si=246Cpy0uSiWgLitjt4cJbA Austin on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/austin-dean-ashford/1467322032 Austin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AustinDeanAshford  Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

NO ROOM FOR A PICTURE ON THE BLANK WALL takes an unblinking and compassionate look at a subject that can be difficult and frightening to talk about: Alzheimer's disease. Last week we talked to the NO ROOM cast and this week we are joined by David R. Remschel, the author of this powerful piece. NOTE: This discussion may get a little spoiler-y regarding some of the shows themes and storytelling devices.    Tickets: https://lubbocktheatre.com/noroom Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games  Vanilla – Snowdance Link: https://vanillabeats.bandcamp.com/track/snowdance

NO ROOM FOR A PICTURE ON THE BLANK WALL takes a hard and compassionate look at a subject that can be difficult and frightening to talk about: Alzheimer's disease. Roughly 1 in 9 Americans over the age of 65 are diagnosed with Alzheimer's and the number goes up as age increases. It is a completely and irrevocably life altering diagnosis both for the person diagnosed as well as their loved ones. This week we sit down with the cast of NO ROOM and talk about the show, its impact on each of the cast and why it's important to put light on experiences like this.   Tickets: lubbockcommunitytheatre.org Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org   MUSIC:  Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games  Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games 

Stages Academy opens A LITTLE MAGIC this week and we've got author/director Whitney Ryan Garrity as well as AD/Stage Manager Karen Rosales to tell us all about it! Tickets: https://lubbocktheatre.com/alittlemagic Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Heather and Jed regale Beth with just tales from their invigorating time attending TNT TEXFest 2023 in Victoria, TX. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

You've heard us talking about it. Now it's opening week for (I)SLAND T(RAP), the epic hip-hop remix of the Odyssey by the one and only Austin Dean Ashford. This week Austin is back with us to get us hyped about the show. LINKS: (I)SLAND T(RAP) tickets: https://lubbocktheatre.com/islandtrap Austin Dean Ashford: https://www.austindeanashford.com/ Austin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Tv2CFOBEkrbzKG1KWIiUp?si=246Cpy0uSiWgLitjt4cJbA Austin on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/austin-dean-ashford/1467322032 Austin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AustinDeanAshford MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

We've talked a lot about Austin Dean Ashford's one man stage shows but we haven't talked too much about his music. This week, we fix that. Tune in to hear Austin talk about his start in music, tell the stories of his songs and hear in full no less than seven – count ‘em, SEVEN Austin Dean Ashford tracks! Featuring the songs SOULA HEALIN', PHIYA SQUAD, U ARE, GED TO MY MFA, PHREE LUNCH, THIS IS IT and SPIRIT. LINKS: (I)SLAND T(RAP) tickets: https://lubbocktheatre.com/islandtrap Austin Dean Ashford: https://www.austindeanashford.com/ Austin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Tv2CFOBEkrbzKG1KWIiUp?si=246Cpy0uSiWgLitjt4cJbA Austin on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/austin-dean-ashford/1467322032 Austin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AustinDeanAshford MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

THE CAKE, Bekah Brunstetter's dramatic comedy of love and self-discovery, opens this weekend (February 10, 2023) and we have cast and crew members in the studio this week to talk about the show, its themes, how it's affected us personally and how much we appreciate intimacy coordinators and the work they do. Tickets: https://lubbocktheatre.com/thecake Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

This week Jed sat down with Austin Dean Ashford to review the run of BLACK BOOK, take a peek at what's coming next and in general take a look behind the scenes at how we're putting all of this together. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Last week you met our Artist In Residence, Austin Dean Ashford. This week he opens his one man show BLACK BOOK. This will be BLACK BOOK's Lubbock area debut and on this week's show we sit down with Austin to talk specifically about this award winning and powerful show. LINKS: BLACK BOOK tickets: https://lubbocktheatre.com/BlackBook Austin Dean Ashford: https://www.austindeanashford.com/ Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

LCT proudly welcomes our first touring Artist in Residence, award winning playwright, actor and musician Austin Dean Ashford! He's bringing his one man productions BLACK BOOK and (I)SLAND T(RAP) to LCT in January and February, as well as SoloFEST – a masterclass course in solo performance and writing – in March/April. We'll talk more about those events soon but first we wanted to sit down and help you get to know him. Never miss an episode! Search “LCT's 5 Til Places” and subscribe on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Castbox, Stitcher, Radio Public, Tune In or wherever you get your podcasts! If we aren't on your favorite podcast platform let us know and we'll get that fixed! LINKS: Austin Dean Ashford: https://www.austindeanashford.com/ MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Last week we spoke to the cast of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY. In this special bonus episode we take you back to 1947 and talk to their characters, the players of radio WBFR in New York!

This week we sit down with the cast and crew of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY which takes the classic Holiday tale and reimagines it as a live radio broadcast in 1947. Complete with voice actors covering several parts and foley performers on stage this show seeks to create a truly unique experience from a bygone era. (Stay tuned later this week for a bonus episode where we talk to our voice actors in character!) Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games Ruck P – Coffee Break Link: https://soundcloud.com/ruckp/coffee-break

We've been eager to bring this next show to LCT for a very long time: We sat down with cast and crew members of SHE KILLS MONSTERS, Qui Nguyn's dramatic comedy of hope, loss, life and recovery (and tabletop roleplaying) which opens this week! DISCLAIMER: While mostly light, this conversation does touch on some heavy topics and a there's a little bit of adult language. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

We're about to open the second year of our Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast and Jed sat down with a good portion of the cast to hear all about it, what draws people to Rocky Horror, and what this show really means to everyone involved. DISCLAIMER: The discussion may get just a tad racy in a couple of points and there is adult language. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Our youth theatre program LCT Stages returns for another season and we sat down with Summer, Tricia and KeAsia to get the scoop on how your interested young theatre kids can join, what they'll learn and when they can audition for the first show of the season! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

We're back from Summer break with a new season and we're kicking it off big with CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL! This week we chat with cast members Beth and Kayla (Mama and Roxy), director Heather and co-lead costumer Jill! CHICAGO runs Aug 26 – Sept 4 at LCT (3101 35th) Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Lance and Jed have been teaching a camp on podcasting all the past week and we've sat down with the students to get their thoughts on teh whole process. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

We are smack dab in the middle of our Youth Artist Guild Summer Camps and this week we thought we'd talk to the kids from the Filmmaking 101 camp, which was led by this show's own Daniel and Jed. There are plenty more camps still to come all through the end of July so check out the website for a full list and schedule! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

This week we sit down with Lighting Technician Miranda Stroble and LCT Technical Director Dean Baker to talk tech, specifically lighting. Here we have an exclusive inside look into a behind the scenes aspect of live theatre that is wildly important but, if it's being done correctly, you won't even notice. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

We're closing our season big with the classic horror comedy musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS running May 20 – 29 and this week we have our Seymour, Orin, Audrey and Audrey II in the studio with us to give us the inside scoop on putting this incredible show together. Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

This week Jed and Beth take you behind the scenes of LCT's Costume Collective as they tirelessly assemble two large shows back to back (Little Shop of Horrors opening May 20 and the LCT's Horizon production of Guys & Dolls Jr opening in June). Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

LCT's Youth Artist Guild opens “Wizard of Oz: The Deleted Scene” on Friday, May 6 and we've got cast and crew in the studio with us to tell you all about it! LINKS: MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

LCT's Youth Artist Guild Summer Camps begin on June 6 and run through July 29 and registration is open now! We've got a number of offerings from all over the realm of performing arts ranging from play writing, stage make-up, costuming and auditioning to podcasting, filmmaking and printmaking and this week we sat down with YAG coordinator Mary Kathryn Wilson to tell you all about it. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Dominique Morieseau's PIPELINE opens this weekend and we've got the cast in the studio with us to talk about this powerful show, it's themes, and conversations that need to be had. Ths show opens Friday, April 15, and runs through April 24 (no performance on Easter Sunday, the 17th). Tickets: https://bit.ly/lctpipeline Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games Aso – Nothing But Luv Link: https://soundcloud.com/aricogle/nothing-but-luv

We've just announced the 2022 - 23 season of main stage productions and we couldn't be more excited about it. Join us as we go through it show by show (and if you're interested, learn how you can direct! We're accepting director's applications until April 15)! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

We sat down with TTU professor Dr. Bryan K. Hotchkins Ph.D. to talk about his book “My Black Is Exhausted” and its themes of navigating racism while being mindful of racial exhaustion. Dr. Hotchkins will be appearing at LCT on April 30 to present from the book and facilitate a conversation and you read the book with us in the MBIE book club beginning April 1 and facilitated by Yssis Hotchkins. Tickets: https://bit.ly/lctbookclub Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

The West Texas Dancing Raiderettes have long been friends to LCT and this week we sat down with WTDR to talk about their upcoming production of The Tale of Cyndi, an original production that puts a spin on a classic fairy tale and marks WTDR's first steps from dance showcase into storytelling with dance. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

SOCIETY PAIGE, the 1920s musical murder mystery opens this Friday March 11 for one weekend only. The show features music by Cole Porter, performance and accompaniment by Keegan Peck Quartet and is written by LCT's own Whitney Ryan Garrity! We've got Whitney in the studio for a conversation about the show. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Members of our Youth Artist Guild are on this week to tell us about Seusspeare: Romeo & Juliet's Restaurant Wars which runs Feb 18 – 20 and features desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Join us for an invigorating chat with LCT Technical Director Dean Baker who talks first about how he and his wife Lisa (LCT's Costume Shop Manager) came to join the LCT family before telling us about the exciting and elaborate set he's constructed for THE 39 STEPS (opening January 28)! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

With just a week until opening night we sat down with the director and cast of the noir comedy THE 39 STEPS to bring you an exclusive look into what it's like putting together such a unique show! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

It's the first show of the new year! Join us as we take a quick peek at some of the myriad plans we have in motion for 2022! As we've said before and will say again: thank you so much to all of you who have been taking this journey with us. The best is yet to come! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

It's the last day of the year! Join us this New Year's Eve as we take a look back at the wild ride that was 2021. Thank you so much to all of you who have been taking this journey with us. The best is yet to come! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

Giving Tuesday has come and gone (Big thanks to everyone who supported us and all of the participating non-profits!) and here we have the audio from our live recording of the 5 Til Places podcast in which Jed, Beth, Charlie and newcomer Lance sat down and answered your questions! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

It's time for Giving Tuesday 2021! We sat down this week to give you a preview of our plans for the event and what we're raising money for. New episodes every Friday! Make sure you never miss by subscribing at Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Castbox, Stitcher, Radio Public, Tune In or wherever you get your podcasts! If we aren't on your favorite podcast platform let us know and we'll get that fixed! Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

We're so excited to be performing Cinderella at Holiday Happening Nov 19 – 21 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center! This week we have the inside scoop on how this show came together! Big thanks to Junior League of Lubbock and our sponsors: Market Street, Local CFO, Civic Lubbock Inc., First Bank & Trust and Alan Henry Insurance. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

This week Jed and Beth sat down with the youths and adult mentors of LCT's Youth Artist Guild to talk about just what sets YAG apart from other youth theatre programs. We also discussed the current YAG production, Sylvia Ashby's The Green Bluebird (playing at LCT through Nov 14) and get a quick look at the rest of the upcoming YAG season! Email us: lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheater.org Music: Bonus Points - Pizza And Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games

LCT's Horizon Academy is almost ready to open their production of Into The Woods Jr (Oct 29 is opening night!) so we gathered a large bit of the cast into a room to get their thoughts on the process, their favorite songs and moments, and acting in your first Sondheim show. Email us at lctpodcast@lubbockcommunitytheatre.org MUSIC: Bonus Points - Pizza and Video Games Link: https://soundcloud.com/bonuspoints/pizza-and-video-games