NYT Antics

Join new NYT Antics host and NYT Creative Director Justin Parks as he discusses the upcoming fall shows and announce the NYT Spring Shows!

You all got majorly pranked! Jillian and her Guest make a return to the podcast to set the stage for NYT's summer plans! From teen camp to day camp to their two summer shows, there is no excuse to be bored this summer. Join us for an epic top ten AND top three list, the […]

Jillian's last episode as NYT Antics host. Join us as we tell tales of a new NYT up in Wisconsin, Jr. Camper madness, West Side Story mad libs, and a recall of the last 2.5 years of memories, editing, and blowing out the mics with Jillian's signature cackle. Stay tuned as we wait to announce […]

The last installment of our spring show series! Isa Barosh, CJ Young, and Rylee Williams all talk about their experience performing in Annie, alongside some of its biblical themes and fun onstage bloopers and stories. Side Note: Jillian loves this episode extra because Annie was the last show that she gets to talk about her […]

Due to the name of the show an dthe sheer number of new people that joined the NYT family during Newsies, this episode felt very necessary. Guests Niko Theriault, Hannah Damrell, and Kayleigh Collier talk us through their origins, experience, and injuries that accompanied them on their journey. Part two of this Newises saga is […]

Closing out the spring season, we interview Joey McGrew, Savannah Alexander, and Brent Cabote about the Newsies rehersal, tech week, and show process! The episode looks at the themes of the show in regards to the gospel and chronicles the many injuries that occured throughout the show. Be sure to listen closely near the middle […]

Welcoming in the spring season, we interview Aimee Bowles and Erica Gallegos about their experience directing Annie and Newsies, respectively. The episode also features exciting annoucements about the summer season, the definition of alumni, and meaningful reflection on the power of theatre in relation to Christianity. Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and […]

As we are in a waiting period after saying goodbye to Grimm and before auditions start for spring shows begin, here is our first ever Throwback Thursday! Today we release a never-before-heard episode recorded in reminiscence of NYT’s Matilda! Join Austin Tolles, Lauren Railey, and host, Jillian Parks as we discuss shifts in power dynamics. […]

Today we interview Grimm Jr. cast members, Sadie Thomas, Sam Morales, Canaan Bowles, and director Erica Gallegos on the happenings in the other half of NYT’s Grimm participants! They may be the younger cast, but that does not affect their insight, enthusiasm or talent! Tune in to see what they have to say! Follow NYT […]

Today we interview the Grimm senior cast members, Joey McGrew, Isa Barosh, Caleb Jasso, and director (not co-host) Justin Parks to talk history, and favorite scenes, songs, and moments from Grimm Fairytales as it hits the Texas stage for the very first time. Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to […]

Today we interview Aladdin cast members over what to expect from NYT’s first ever summer show! We also introduce a ne wsegment on current events in the world of theatre, so feel free to eduacte yourself on those happenings as well! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast […]

Today we interview Eve Cox and Ashton Vaughn of in NYT’s The Little Mermaid. From babbling about sweaty costumes to how to portray effective comedy to adjusting one’s acting to fit playing a non-human, this episode has a lot of tips, tricks, and outbursts of laughter. Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and […]

Today we interview Jacob Holland and Beth Hale, both cast members in NYT’s The Little Mermaid. We discuss the experience of playing an iconic cartoon character on the stage. Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite podcasting app: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe […]

Today we interview Makenna McDaniel, who played Ursula in NYT’s The Little Mermaid. She goes into the tactics and acting tools that went into her playing such a manipulative villain. Tune in for acting tips, funny stories, and an in-depth of analysis of such an well-known Disney villain. Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show […]

We spoke with virtual camp volunteer, Eve Cox, and parent of a virtual camper, Rachel Holland about the new digital camp that NYT has pioneered this summer. We discuss our favorite moments, bigger picture applications, and the upcoming season for NYT! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast […]

Today we interview Justin Parks on changes the world of theatre after corona alongside changes to NYT Antics as it is welcomed into the CGM Radio Network! Feel free to listen and comment on what you would be interested in hearing about from Jillian Parks, full owner of the podcast, not co-host in any sense. […]

Today we interview Ann Wood and Justin Parks on changes to the spring semester after the corona outbreak. Additionally, they give any available, current information about the upcoming summer shows and camps! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite podcasting app: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe […]

Today we interview Gloria Mathias, Jack Wood and Nathanael Farnum on all things First Sunday, worship, change and a lot more miscellaneous banter. Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite podcasting app: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on TuneIn Subscribe […]

Today we interview Jon Avery Welch, Kaitlyn Weir, Savannah Alexander, Josh Reed and Jack Wood about the funniest, most wholesome and most challenging parts of the show processes! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite podcasting app: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on […]

Today we interview Lisa Morales, director of the NYT Cypress location, about their fall show, Frozen! Plus, production manager “Tracy Bear,” drops by yet morphs into The Woodlands producer Rachel Holland right before the show begins. Astonishing! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite podcasting […]

Learn all about the fall show, Mary Poppins! This week Jillian interviews Mary Poppins director Aimee Bowles, choreography director Katie Terrill, and Producer Rachel Holland to talk all things Poppins! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite podcasting app: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify […]

Your Teen Camp directors are all right here for an exciting interview! Justin Ray (showcase director), Lisa Morales (vocal director), and Jacob Major (choreographer) share about life in the creative professional world, tips for aspiring artists, plus their favorite stories and lessons from teen camp! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! […]

Teen Camp is here! We’re broadcasting straight from Teen Camp and diving into all of the great intensives the students are taking. Join host Jillian Parks as she interviews Eve, Elle, Bradley, and Ronnie about their experience! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite podcasting […]

Join host Jillian Parks as we invite back onto the show Production Manager Rachel Holland and Artistic Director Justin Parks to discuss Teen Camp, Day Camp, and a special recording opportunity for YOU! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite podcasting app: Subscribe on iTunesSubscribe […]

Join us for an exciting episode of NYT Antics featuring Holly Jasso, director the upcoming 24 Hour Musical production of Children of Eden, as well as our top three donation winners. We also discuss the charity, musical score, and a lot more! Follow NYT Antics on Instagram for show updates and more! Subscribe to the […]

A Podcast with Layers Join us for a fun-filled episode of NYT Antics as host Jillian Parks speaks with special guest David Horn, director of Shrek Jr., as they reminisce and rank the best behind the scenes moments throughout Shrek rehearsals. Also, we welcome Logan and Sage Wigginton, Rory Amos, and Lucas Amell! Subscribe to […]

Welcome to our very first NYT Antics Podcast! Join host Jillian Parks as we introduce the show as well talk Shrek, 24 Hour Musical, Lion King, and Teen Camp with special guests Justin Parks (Lion King Director), Jack Wood (Lord Farquaad), Ashton Vaughn (Pinocchio), Logan Wiginton (Shred), Luke Holland (Baby Bear), and Rachel Holland (Production […]