Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Big Theatre Kid Energy

SURPRISE!! I booked a play. And when you’re in theatre, you don’t have time to see theatre. Honestly, somebody needs to fix that.

I’ll be in The Visit at Pasadena Playhouse. Running from September 9th through October 4th. Please come and see it if you are in town!

Let's consider this the end of Act One of Big Theatre Kid Energy. Be soon with Act Two!

More information on the play: https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/the-visit/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/muchosgarcias/

Support your local theatre!

Good Guy With a Gun is a new musical comedy concept album by Philip Labes and Micah O'Konis, with executive music production by Hal Rosenfeld.

It’s like Book of Mormon for the NRA! The musical is STAR STUDDED, hilarious, moving, and unafraid to call out both sides of the political divide.

It’s available to listen to ANYWHERE! https://open.spotify.com/album/4pJUcuzZdpU8AyT6qnqtrh?si=hKRCDuEDRPKWY0UpfyfSkA

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Philip: https://www.instagram.com/philiplabes/

Good Guy with a Gun: https://www.instagram.com/goodguymusical/

Host Try Guy Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/muchosgarcias/

Support your local theatre!

Samantha Fekete (Professional Fangirl) joins to talk about the magic missing from the 30th anniversary North American tour of Beauty and the Beast. While the performers were incredible, the show had little to no personality or life to it! Where did it all go?

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Samantha: https://www.instagram.com/samantha_fekete/

Host Try Guy Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/muchosgarcias/

Support your local theatre!

Combine Whose Line is it Anyway with NSFW Muppets, and you get Brian Henson’s Puppet Up! My guest Malie Mason and her actual taxidermied fox Estelle joined to talk about our experience at the show. PLUS the studio gets flooded midway through the episode! Which was… A WILD EXPERIENCE.

More info on Puppet Up! here: https://www.puppetup.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Malie: https://www.instagram.com/r0ad_kill_/

Host Try Guy Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/muchosgarcias/

Support your local theatre!

Curt Mega (Glee, Team Starkid) joins to talk StarKid’s newest musical TOMB QUEST at The Colony Theatre. We talk being Joseph Gordon-Levitt lookalikes, our love of the movie Newsies, and how making art with your friends is KINDA THE WHOLE POINT!

Check out all that Team Starkid is up to at: https://www.teamstarkid.com/ And go see Tomb Quest at The Colony Theatre through August 23rd: https://www.colonytheatre.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Curt: https://www.instagram.com/curtmega/

Support local theatre!

Rachel Rosenbloom (Silicon Valley, Platonic, Good Trouble) joins to talk PROOF at El Portal Theatre. The show starred Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter Hayden Begley, and was a fundraiser for Parkinson’s research, with all the net proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. You can still donate at: https://www.michaeljfox.org/be-fundraiser

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachrosenbloom/

Support local theatre!

Kiki Andersen (TWO EMMY AWARDS, Stand Up Comedian) joins to talk MEXODUS at Pasadena Playhouse. They talk about how BLOWN AWAY they were by this live looping hip hop musical all about the little known underground railroad that went south into Mexico.

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Kiki: https://www.instagram.com/itskikiandersen/

Support local theatre!

EXCITING NEW FORMAT! Cailyn Hoertz (Social Media Department Lead for TryGuys) joins to compare the different versions of Phantom of the Opera. Which is best? The movie, the touring production (at Pantages), or the immersive Masquerade now running in NYC?? This episode was maybe my favorite so far!

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Cailyn: https://www.instagram.com/cailynhoertz/

Support local theatre!

Karalynn Dunton (Phineas and Ferb, The Runaways, instagram sketches) joins to review MAMMA MIA! at Ahmanson Theatre. They discuss how they’ll never be able to sing like these UNBELIEVABLE talents on stage, Karalynn’s foray into writing, producing and performing sketch comedy, and why switching gender roles doesn’t make being a “predator” a good comedic choice.

Go see Mamma Mia! at Ahmanson Theatre through July 19th!

https://www.centertheatregroup.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Karalynn: https://www.instagram.com/karalynndunton/

Support local theatre!

Nik Walker (Shrek in Shrek the Musical, Masquerade, Hamilton, Chicago, too much Broadway shit to list) is BACK to talk all things SHREK at The Muny in St. Louis, MO. They chat about weather delays in outdoor theatre (opening night got rained OUT), being TERRIBLE at receiving compliments, how being a comedian requires endless generosity of self and talent.

Check out all the things happening at The Muny this summer!

https://muny.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Nik: https://www.instagram.com/nikkywalks/

Support local theatre!

Kacie Rogers (The Pitt, Two Time NAACP Award Winner) joins to talk about ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS at Geffen Playhouse. They talk working on The Pitt, the taboo nature of discussing the lack of fully fleshed out female characters in August Wilson plays, and why that “glassy skin” look is in. Like… why is it in?

Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous runs at Geffen Playhouse through July 12th.

https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Kacie: https://www.instagram.com/kacie.rogers/

Her Theatre Company: https://www.instagram.com/bottletreetheatreco/

Support local theatre!

Brian Rosenthal (Tin Can Bros, Starkid, Make the Damn Show) joins to talk about How to Have Sex Again at Odyssey Theatre, written by Louis Reyes McWilliams and produced by The Rebel and the Warrior in residence at Sanguine Theatre Company. They talk about how to produce indie theatre, the secrets of LA parking, and how bad ass the producing duo Rosalind Bevan and Hannah Beebe.

Learn more about Odyssey Theatre

https://odysseytheatre.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Brian: https://www.instagram.com/brianro__/

The Rebel and the Warrior: https://www.instagram.com/therebelandthewarrior/

Support local theatre!

Jonathan Faircloth Kirk (Try Guys, Shoulda Books) joins to talk about PRIMARY TRUST at Mark Taper Forum. They talk about how there are TOO MANY ADS in playbills, Jonathan’s work as a writer/director, and his enrichingly delicious podcast SHOULDA BOOKS, all about the books you SHOULDA read by now.

Go see Primary Trust playing at Mark Taper Forum, playing through June 28th:

https://www.centertheatregroup.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Jonathan: https://www.instagram.com/jf.kirk/

Shoulda Books Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldaBooks

See you at the cast party!

Marissa Rivera (Good Trouble, Lucifer, Try Guys) joins to talk about HELL’S KITCHEN at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Ryan picks Marissa’s brain about her incredible success as a commercial actor, the incredible voices and moves of this Hell’s Kitchen cast, and what it’s like for actors to become YouTubers .

Go see Hell’s Kitchen at Hollywood Pantages Theatre, playing through June 21st:

https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Marissa: https://www.instagram.com/themarissarivera/

Courtney and Marissa’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dead-and-kind-of-famous/id1772096980

See you at the cast party!

Whitney Avalon (Princess Rap Battles, Phineas and Ferb, St. Denis Medical) joins to talk about BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse. They discuss the hard work that goes into producing your own work, the genius of this adaptation of a classic musical, and our connections to Jack McBrayer, Jefferson Mays, and Alfred Molina (all in attendance at opening night).

Go see Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse, playing through June 14th:

https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Whitney Avalon:

https://www.youtube.com/@WhitneyAvalon

https://www.instagram.com/whitneyavalon/

Cool Broadway Etsy Earrings: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CosplayCreatives

See you at the cast party!

Brent Bailey (Hot Santa at Target, LBJ, The Lincoln Lawyer, Holiday Dating Guide) joins to talk about a classic: Death of a Salesman at A Noise Within Theatre. They discuss the business of being a BUSY working actor, the relevance of Arthur Miller’s play, and why using your notes app as a calendar is the least efficient way to function in society.

Check out A Noise Within Theatre:

https://www.anoisewithin.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Brent Bailey: https://www.instagram.com/brentmbailey/

Brent’s AFFORDABLE Headshots: https://www.instagram.com/artistfootprint/

See you at the cast party!

Jared Popkin (Poppa’s home the bitch is back) joins to talk about Reefer Madness at Wisteria Theater. They talk about the difference between performing as an actor vs. as a Try Guy, how baller the women who own and operate Wisteria Theater are, and all about the power of the almighty REEFER!

Reefer Madness is playing at Wisteria Theater through May 17th:

https://www.wisteriatheater.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Jared Popkin: https://www.instagram.com/jaredpopkin/

See you at the cast party!

Manuel Oliver joins to talk about his show Guac at Kirk Douglas Theatre. They talk about the power theatre has to create real change as a form of activism, how to bring real authenticity to the stage, and how to turn something as traumatic as the Parkland High School Shooting that took the life of 17 students, including his son Joaquin “Guac” Oliver, into an art piece that can change the world.

Guac is playing at Kirk Douglas Theatre through May 17th:

https://www.centertheatregroup.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Links for the non profit foundation Change the Ref, founded by Patricia and Manuel Oliver:

https://changetheref.org/

https://youtube.com/@changetheref?si=YMQE5ZePAOfApsS_

https://www.instagram.com/changetheref/

See you at the cast party!

Leah McKendrick (Bad Moms, M.F.A., Scrambled, Voicemails for Isabelle) joins to review Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk about Leah’s past as a record label signed Pop Star and burlesque dancer, the INSANE talent of Darilyn Burtley who played Tina Turner, and Leah’s upcoming Netflix feature film Voicemails for Isabelle, starring Zoey Deutch, Nick Robinson, Harry Shum Jr. and Nick Offerman. It will be live on Netflix Jun 19th!

See what’s next at Hollywood Pantages Theatre: https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/venues/detail/pantagestheatre

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Leah: https://www.instagram.com/leahmckendrick/

See you at the cast party!

Tommy Hobson (The Fresh Beat Band, That Girl Lay Lay) joins to review “Master Harold” …and the Boys at Geffen Playhouse. They talk growing up as child actors (ESPECIALLY Tommy, he was on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for crying out loud!), the deeply moving real life story of South African legend John Kani (King T’Chaka in Black Panther, and lead of this play), and how powerful and important art is for the health of society and humanity.

“Master Harold” …and the Boys is playing at Geffen Playhouse through May 10th.

https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Tommy: https://www.instagram.com/tommyhobson/

See you at the cast party!

Ava Lalezarzadeh (English on Broadway, Before Apple TV, The Morning Show Apple TV) joins to review English at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. They talk having to relearn their mother tongues (Farsi and Spanish respectively), Ava’s incredible short film In the Garden of Tulips, and what it’s like to be thrown into the deep end as a young actor.

English is playing at The Wallis through April 26th.

https://thewallis.org/show-details/english

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigtheatrekidenergy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtheatrekidener

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTheatreKidEnergy

Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-theatre-kid-energy/id1838234535

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DFCft7YJEddofnqd0UIHp?si=TOURv5gJQm2SKw3XQuxFAQ

Ava: https://www.instagram.com/avalalezarzadeh/

https://www.avalalezarzadeh.com/

In the Garden of Tulips: https://vimeo.com/1014413019

See you at the cast party!

YB joins to review Kim’s Convenience at Ahmanson Theatre. They talk about YB’s first time EVER seeing theatre, being cast members of the TRY GUYS, and growing up children of immigrants, .

Kim’s Convenience is playing at the Ahmanson Theatre through April 19th.

https://www.centertheatregroup.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

YB: @xoybox

See you at the cast party!

Daniel David Stewart (Spring Awakening, Catch 22, Memory of a Killer) joins to review Richard III at A Noise Within Theatre. They talk the road to getting on Broadway, how relevant Shakespeare is to current events, and why some pillows are decorative and some pillows are for hugging.

Check out the current productions at A Noise Within Theatre:

https://www.anoisewithin.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Daniel: @danieldavidstewart

See you at the cast party!

Hannah Pilkes (Leanne, Hacks, Dropout, Comedy Bang! Bang!) joins to review Dragon Mama at Geffen Playhouse. They talk all things relationships and solo shows. Hannah is performing in her own: Skiing at the Elysian Theatre on 3/31, and directed her partner Greg Nussen’s show QFWFQ, which will be at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this season.

Dragon Mama is playing at Geffen Playhouse through April 12th: https://secure.geffenplayhouse.org/overview/dragon-mama

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Hannah: @hannahpilkes

Greg: @gregorynussen

See you at the cast party!

Manon Mathews joins to review SIX at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk VINE stardom (Bring it back!), self validation, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and which Spice Girl they are. Oh, and review the touring production of SIX the Musical.

SIX is on tour!

https://sixonbroadway.com/ustour/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Please rate and review on whatever podcast platform you subscribe to.

Manon: @manonmathews

See you at the cast party!

Ash Perez joins to review Here Lies Love at Mark Taper Forum. They talk Ash getting started at Buzzfeed, Filipino history and the dangers of following a cult of personality, and the difference between stage and film acting.

Here Lies Love is playing at Mark Taper Forum through April 5th: https://www.eastwestplayers.org/inside

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Ash: @itsashlyperez

See you at the cast party!

Ryann Graham joins to review Foursome at IAMA Theatre. They talk TRY GUYS, hooking up with friends, and how unpacking luggage on vacation is the only sane way to live.

Foursome is playing at IAMA Theatre through March 28th: https://www.iamatheatre.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Ryann: @gudguyryry

See you at the cast party!

Erin Cholakian joins to review Amadeus at Pasadena Playhouse. They talk Heated Rivalry, forced perspective (about 1,000 times), and the GENIUS of Jefferson Mays and Darko Tresnjak.

Amadeus is at Pasadena Playhouse through March 15th:

https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Erin: @Erin_Cholakian

See you at the cast party!

Ryan’s wife and long awaited guest Kelly Walker (Stag & the Bull, Swamp Thing, Last Man Standing) joins to review Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia at Geffen Playhouse. They talk about having a partner in the industry, where to get the best Diet Coke, and the insanity that can be the creative process.

Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia is playing at Geffen Playhouse through March 8th: https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Kelly: @kellwalker.me

See you at the cast party!

Anna Lore (Final Destination: Bloodlines, Black Phone 2, Gotham Knights) joins to review Sweeney Todd at La Mirada Theatre. They talk drinking from straws, the genius of Jason Alexander (director of the show), and their shared fear of horror movies.

Sweeney Todd is playing at La Mirada Theatre through February 22nd: https://lamiradatheatre.com/current_events/sweeney/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Anna Lore: @anna_lore

See you at the cast party!

Britt Rentschler joins to review Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre. They talk Suzy Eddie Izzard’s incredible standup: Dress to Kill, their shared love for the TV show Slings and Arrows, and never letting ANYBODY take the arts away from us.

Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet is playing at the Montalbán Theatre through January 31st, and then continuing to tour the globe!

https://www.eddieizzardhamlet.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Britt: @opheliagrownup

See you at the cast party!

Ashley Clements joins to review Kid Gloves at Skylight Theatre. They talk Emmy Award winning Lizzie Bennet Diaries, how gorges Ithaca is, and yellow snow.

Kid Gloves is playing at Skylight Theatre through February 15th:

https://kidglovesmusical.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Ashley Clements: @theashleyclem

See you at the cast party!

Jonny Manganello joins to review The Notebook the Musical at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk theatre etiquette, Ingrid Michaelson music, and why Jon is so much more serious than Jonny.

The Notebook is playing at the Pantages Theatre through January, 25th:

https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Jonny Cakes: @thejonnycakes

See you at the cast party!

Keith Habersberger joins to review Stereophonic at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. We kumbaya’d, talked about that portion of a grammy we once won in high school, and dreamed of seeing a concert from the band in Stereophonic.

Stereophonic is playing at Hollywood Pantages Theatre through January 2nd.

https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Keith: @Keithhabs

See you at the cast party!

Leah Knauer joins to review A Snow White Christmas at Laguna Playhouse. They talk manifestation, dream roles, and what the heck recitative even is (nobody knows).

A Snow White Christmas is playing at Laguna Playhouse through December 28th.

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Leah: @leahknauer

See you at the cast party!

Adrian Gonzalez joins to review Esther Perel Ruined My Life at IAMA Theatre Company. They talk being naked on stage, modern open relationships, and what it means to produce a workshopped piece of theatre .

Esther Perel Ruined My Life is running through December 15th

https://www.iamatheatre.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Adiran: @el_adriangonzalez

See you at the cast party!

Brendan Bradley joins to review PERFECT WORLD at El Portal Theatre.. They talk VR entertainment, mashing up Wizard of Oz with Film Noir, and what it takes to workshop and produce and brand new piece of theatre!

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Brendan: @Brendanbradley

See you at the cast party!

Dave Abed joins to review SHUCKED at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. They talk corny jokes and slapstick bits, content creation, and what it’s like to be the number one male Momfluencer on the internet.

Shucked is playing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts through November 23rd: https://shuckedmusical.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Dave: @Daveabed

See you at the cast party!

Douglas Lyons joins to discuss his play Table 17, which is making its West Coast premiere at Geffen Playhouse. They talk IN DEPTH about love, RESPECTFUL audience participation, why Doug finds corduroy to be a character flaw.

Table 17 is playing at Geffen Playhouse through December 7th:

https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Doug: @ChocolateHipster

See you at the cast party!

Rosanna Pansino joins to review Moulin Rouge! at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk burlesque, switching from sports to arts, and street vendor hot dogs in LA!

Moulin Rouge! is playing at Hollywood Pantages Theatre through November 16th:

https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Rosanna Pansino: @RosannaPansino

See you at the cast party!

Tommy Lenk joins to review Peter Pan Goes Wrong at La Mirada Theatre. They talk Cathy Rigby, working with famous people, and the community that theatre creates!

Peter Pan Goes Wrong is at La Mirada Theatre through November 23rd. Get tickets here!

https://lamiradatheatre.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Tommy Lenk: @tommylenk

See you at the cast party!

Jordan Kai Burnett joins to review Romy & Michele: The Musical at Stage 42. They talk best friendship 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, performing in new musicals 🎶, the upcoming Romy and Michele sequel 🫠and the creative genius that is JORDAN!

Romy & Michele: The Musical is playing now at Stage 42 in NYC: https://romyandmichelethemusical.com/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Jordan Kai Burnett: @JKaib

See you at the cast party!

Joyce Louis-Jean joins to review Paranormal Inside at East West Players. They talk TRY GUYS, being children of immigrants, getting spooked in theatre, and having a silly goofy time .

Paranormal Inside is playing at East West Players through November 2nd: https://www.eastwestplayers.org/inside

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Joyce: @ATribeCalledJoyce

See you at the cast party!

Nik Walker joins to review Bull Durham the Musical at Paper Mill Playhouse. They talk Broadway stardom, missed rides to the airport, and how someone becomes a Disney Adult.

Bull Durham is playing at Paper Mill Playhouse through November 2nd: https://papermill.org/bull-durham/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Nik Walker: @NikkyWalks

See you at the cast party!

Brock Yurich joins Ryan to review Les Misérables at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk body building, how to be a good audience member, and most importantly, Diet Coke.

Stick around to the end of the podcast to hear us chat it up with Christine Cartell, wife of 24601/Jean Valjean/Nick Cartell!

Also, SPOILER, this production is ABSOLUTE FIRE NOT TO BE MISSED!!

Les Misérables is playing at Hollywood Pantages Theatre through October 19th. But check the tour dates, because it may be coming to a town near you: https://us-tour.lesmis.com/tour-dates/

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Brock Yurich: @BrockYurich

See you at the cast party!

Sterling Sulieman of Pretty Little Liars & The Walking Dead video game, joins Ryan to review COME FROM AWAY at La Mirada Theatre. They sit down to talk growing up in Hawaii, working in Spain, and what a struggle it is to pronounce “Newfoundlanders.”

.....

COME FROM AWAY is playing at La Mirada Theatre through October 12th.

.....

Sterling’s projects:

THE TRINITY SQUAD PODCAST

BEDDY TIME RHYMES

.....

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

.....

Sterling Sulieman: @sterlingsulieman

See you at the cast party!

Lauren Lopez of Starkid joins Ryan to review The Night of the Iguana at Boston Court Pasadena. They sit down to talk audition anxiety, the demons of Tennessee Williams, and the most important beings in Lauren’s life, Diane and Joey.

The Night of the Iguana is playing at Boston Court Pasadena through October 12th.

Lauren is performing at The Elysian in Los Angeles in: BIG BEAR: A NEW PLAY

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Youtube: @BigTheatreKidEnergy

Lauren Lopez: @slowpez8

See you at the cast party!

Join Ryan W Garcia and special guest Ben Giroux for the FIRST episode of your least pretentious Theatre Review Podcast: BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Ryan and Ben sit down to talk short king problems, the world of voice over, and to review Am I Roxie? currently running at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles from September 3rd - October 5th.

SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY

Instagram

TikTok

Youtube

See you at the cast party!

Welcome to Big Theatre Kid Energy! Your least pretentious theatre review podcast dedicated to celebrating Los Angeles as a world class theatre town and spotlighting major tours as they travel across the country.

Teasing the first two episodes and guests for BIG THEATRE KID ENERGY!

Episode one will review AM I ROXIE? at The Geffen Playhouse

Written by/Starring Roxana Ortega

Directed by Bernardo Cubría

With Special Guest Ben Giroux Instagram/TikTok: @bengiroux

Episode two will review THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA at Boston Court Pasadena

Written by Tennessee Williams

Directed by Jessica Kubzanksy

With Special Guest Lauren Lopez Instagram: @slopez8