Guest: Grady Savage

Grady Savage joins Sam Bennett to talk shop about stage managing. Stage managers run all aspects of the performance from before the start of rehearsals until strike. We hear how she keeps things in order, on time, and how she brings the show back to order after technical malfunctions and missed cues. Starring in theatre since the early age of 8, Grady started working the technical side of theatre in her teens and throughout her college years. Her main focus is making sure everyone is safe and has a great time!

Guests: Sam McLaughlin & Kyra Anthony

Join guests Sam McLaughlin and Kyra Anthony as they chat about their ensemble roles in Rochester Opera House’s production of Annie. Sam talks about initially emerging as a musician but how that transformed into a dynamic ability to transfer from stage to pit to coaching fellow actors. Kyra shares the exciting chaos of transitioning into understudy roles at the last minute. Each gives positive insight for adapting to things going wrong in live theater.

Guest: Jennifer Towle

Associate Artistic Director & Director of Education at RPAC, Jennifer “Jenry” Towle, talks about going into her fifth year of teaching kids' theater camp at Rochester Performance & Arts Center. She mentions how teaching, inspiring, and empowering students helps shape and encourage positive culture in our community. A Pennsylvania native, Jenry toured the country with Hampstead Stage Company where she gained experience working with children across the country. Jenry performs this month as Hannigan in ROH’s production of “Annie”, a character with a personality that is a complete one-eighty from her role as Director of Education.