The Just For Show Show

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Our guest this episode is actor and director Kas Hesek!

Award winning actor, director, and writer Maureen Morley sits down with Heidi and Ben in this episode.

We are thrilled to introduce you to our great friend, Jake Busse. He is a wonderful actor who always brings something honest to his performances.

Ben and Heidi learn a little bit more about Connie Canaday Howard.

Catie Early shares her rich history in community theatre. The gang talks about Sunday shows.

Ken Kaden is a joy to talk to in this episode. We hear all about his life in theatre and learn about what motivates him to keep coming back.

This episode, we sit down with Julie Bayer, master of stage and of song.

She has traveled the world learning and sharing the words of Shakespeare. Meet Elissa Wolf.

Amber Cartwright is a fan of history and a fan of Shakespeare. We talk to her about both.

Actor, director, and playwright Carl Zeitler is the collaborator you want in your corner. In this episode, he sits down with Heidi and Ben to talk about his many projects.

This interview with Debbi Dennison is full of laughs. She is a brilliant writer and improviser and we loved talking with her about trying new things.

When she's not dazzling us on the stage, she's directing others how to dazzle, and just generally using her talents to make the world a better place. We are delighted to be joined by the unstoppable Lisa Dawn.

Writer, Actor, Teacher, Jamie Black talks to us about his rough starts, his successful solo show, bathtubs, and more.

He has seen things go oh so right and seen things go oh so wrong, but he handles it all with enthusiasm and a great sense of humor. Our guest this week is Gary Puckett.

Our guest, John Westby, is an unstoppable force in community theatre. Listen to all the new things he has been trying out lately.

Richard Pahl is a wonderful director with a rich history in theatre.

Galen gives Heidi a pop quiz. We talk with Gail Cannata about theatre and community.

Craig Gustafson is an accomplished director and writer. In this episode, he shares some wild times and some wise words.

She is an educator, a director, and a genuine pleasure to talk to. She is Diane McFarlin!

Our guest this episode is not opposed to putting himself on the spot if it means putting a smile on your face. He is the dashing, the dynamic, Matt Hellyer!

Today's guest has quite a way with words. We are delighted to chat with accomplished Writer, Actor, and Stage Manager, the multi-talented Michelle Ho.

Whether it's a sword or a kiss, when the script calls for physical contact, you call this lady. Today, we are thrilled to chat with Actor, Fight & Intimacy Choreographer, the brilliant Claire Yearman.

If you live in Elgin, you might know her as the King of the Fringe. Most of us know her as a community-minded Director and Stage Manager Extraordinaire. This week, we are joined by the effervescent Tara Morrison.

He is an actor, a director, an artistic director, and he is passionate about spreading theatre throughout his community. Today, we are joined by Sean Hargadon.

Today, we are excited to be joined by our friend, Scott Purdy, a busy stage and film actor who has managed to make up for lost time, and then some.

Becoming a successful working actor with a resume this impressive doesn't happen by accident. Today, we are fortunate to be joined by the talented Mike Speller!

If you have performed in the Fox Valley or surrounding areas, odds are good this person has dressed you at some point. Today, we are joined by actor and costumer extraordinaire, the dazzling Julane Sullivan.

Today, we are delighted to chat with our friend and real life Music Man: director, actor, and musician, Doug Orlyk.

Marge Uhlarik-Boller talks to us about her early days in directing theatre and much more.

Lori Holm talks to us about her theatre roots, and how they branched into many different projects.