Dance Captain, Melissa Hanley, joins us to chat about her upcoming ensemble role in the Rochester Opera House production of Mel Brooks' "The Producers" this August. Melissa became interested in dance at a very young age through her family and began her foray into theatre back in 2015. She talks about her willingness to cross into male roles, her love for choreography, and working with teens in the Rochester Opera House Youth Mainstage Theatre. You'll roll with laughter when you see her as a little old lady tap dancing with her walker in "The Producers".

Meet Manchester native and the lead in Rochester Opera House's production of Mel Brooks' "The Producers", Bill Hartery, as he talks shop with Sam. Reprising the role of Max Bialystock for a fourth time, he shares about his times performing "The Producers" at the Palace Theatre in Manchester and the greatness and deeper meaning behind the role. An Equity actor, he has travelled nationally in the off-broadway tour of "Cats" as Gus, and internationally to over 30 locations in the Disney Cruise Line musical comedy, "Villains Tonight!". Promoting his role in "The Producers", Bill is committed to keep you laughing out of your seat!

Join two of our favorite out-of-state actors starring in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Fletcher Hooten (Sebastian), and Zeke Solis (Chef Louis) for a chat about community, making new friends, and the historic Rochester Opera House. These stars talk about the hustle & competition of the big city versus the down-to-earth atmosphere of our little city, and what it's like to be a travel actor over the summer and tackling college in the off season.