community theatre

Jason Wheeler is the director of the upcoming production of "CLUE" presented by TCTA at the BeeKay Theatre beginning April 14. Jason talks about the cast, crew, and how it is all coming together nicely. He also talks about the set design and how everyone should find the show visibly pleasing as the mystery unfolds. Tickets are available online at www.TCTonStage.com. Send your show thoughts, ideas, and suggestions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com. 

We get a chance to talk to TCTA Executive Producer Chris Morales about all of the upcoming shows at the BeeKay Theatre for the rest of 2023. Chris talks about the growth of the TCTA since 2019, doubling the amount of plays they put on for the community. She talks about opportunity to volunteer behind the scenes or on stage, visit www.TCTOnStage.com for details. We talk about the upcoming productions of "Clue", "Golden Age", "The Addams Family", "T-Town Talent", and the "Playwrights Palooza" and a few more. Send your thoughts, questions and suggestions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com. 

TCT Director David Stendtrom stops by to talk about the upcoming production of Ken Ludwig's "Baskerville" a Sherlock Holmes Mystery. The play kicks off the upcoming 2022-23 season and is supposed to be a lot of fun according to Stenstrom. He brings a lot of energy during our conversation and promises this play will deliver. Baskerville opens Friday September 23 and runs through October 9th at the BeeKay Theatre in Downtown Tehachapi. Puchase tickets early as preformances have already sold out, go online to www.TCTOnStage.com. Send your show questions to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com. 

Gary Mazzola from the Tehachapi Community Theatre stops by TehachaPod to talk about the upcoming play On Golden Pond. Gary who has been a member of the TCT since 1996 has been directing over the past few years and now jumps back on stage. Gary who suffers from parkinson disease is excited to be back on stage and hopes his journey can be an inspiration for others. On Golden Pond opens June 10 and runs through the month of June at the BeeKay Theatre on Green St in Downtown Tehachapi. More information and tickets can be purchased at www.TCTonStage.com send your show thoughts and comments to media@tehachapicityhall.com. 

David Stenstrom is directing the next play at the Tehachapi Community Theatre called Moon Over Buffalo. He talks about the strength of the writing, the chemistry between the cast members and how everyone will just come away laughing. He is very proud of all involved in putting the play together and he explains more how others in the community can come out and help with future shows. Moon Over Buffalo will be at the BeeKay Theatre on Green Street in Downtown Tehachapi beginning April 22 and run through May 8. Tickets are available at TCTOnStage.org. Send your TehachaPod show thoughts to Media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

Today, we pay tribute to Reading Community Players (RCP), a not-for-profit community theatre in Reading, PA, celebrating it's 100th Anniversary.  In this episode, producer and host, Dr. Santo D. Marabella, The Practical Prof®, is joined by Iris Bellman, long-time theatre collaborator and friend.  Iris made her debut on RCP's stage at 4 years old, and her tenure endured some 40 years long, ending with the birth of her son, Nick. Marabella and Bellman discuss their affection and experiences with Reading Community Players, their "theatre alma mater."  

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