Acting Up with GTC

🥂 Welcome to the Roaring Twenties! Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner sit down with The Great Gatsby director Eme Dvorak and cast members Brian Lawson and Hannah Young for a lively behind-the-scenes conversation about love, obsession, decadence and bringing this American classic to the Granbury stage.

Hear about Eme’s directorial debut, Hannah’s commanding take on Jordan Baker, Brian’s approach to playing Tom Buchanan, and the remarkable acting and artistry powering this production.

🎭 The Great Gatsby runs October 23–November 8 at the Granbury Opera House. Get tickets at www.granburytheatrecompany.org or call 817-579-0952.

Timestamps00:00 — Welcome and episode introduction
01:18 — Previewing The Great Gatsby
03:44 — Academy updates and the busy season ahead
07:07 — Upcoming shows: The Long Run, The Secret Garden, The Nutcracker Ballet, and Holiday Inn
10:36 — Meet director Eme Dvorak and cast members Hannah Young and Brian Lawson
11:33 — Tech week and the cast’s preparation
12:28 — Emmy on directing for the first time
13:13 — The story and themes of The Great Gatsby
14:39 — How the stage adaptation follows Fitzgerald’s novel
16:36 — The female characters in this version
17:06 — Hannah Young on playing Jordan Baker
18:30 — Brian Lawson on playing Tom Buchanan
20:23 — Brian’s approach to portraying villains
21:28 — Hannah on confidence and Jordan’s presence
22:55 — Emmy on the production’s artistic style
28:41 — Why the guests think audiences should see the show
31:10 — Why The Great Gatsby is an “actor’s show”
32:07 — A Leonardo DiCaprio toast bit
33:46 — Shoutouts to the production team
37:57 — Opening date and ticket information
42:37 — Academy season updates and Moriarty auditions
45:56 — The Acting Up with GTC app
47:19 — Closing

🎭✨ THE BIG REVEAL IS HERE! ✨🎭

After months of planning, applications, licensing and anticipation, all nine shows in Granbury Theatre Company’s 2027 Broadway on the Brazos season are finally ready to be announced!

Join Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner as they reveal a fun and wonderfully eclectic season filled with mystery, laughter, romance, adventure, imagination and Broadway magic—from Moriarty all the way to Disney’s Frozen! 🎶🔎❄️

Which show are you most excited to see? Tell us in the comments! 👇

📺 Watch the episode on our YouTube channel, 🎧 listen on Spotify or 📱 stream it anytime in the Acting Up with Granbury Theatre Company app!

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Everybody cut loose! 🎶🕺

In Season 3, Episode 10 of Acting Up with GTC, hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner go behind the curtain of Footloose the Musical with director Garrett Hollowell and cast members David Young and Jen Maroney.

Discover how this production gives the beloved story a fresh, contemporary feel while preserving its iconic music, infectious energy and powerful message about grief, healing, family and finding the courage to challenge old ways of thinking. 🎭✨

▶️ Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel, listen on Spotify or stream it anytime in the Acting Up with GTC app!

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It’s time to cut loose!

On this brand-new episode of Acting Up with GTC, we take you behind the scenes of Footloose the Musical! Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner sit down with director Garrett Hollowell and cast members David Young and Jen Maroney to explore the heart behind this high-energy production.

From its unforgettable music and spectacular dancing to its moving themes of grief, healing, family, and finding your voice, this Footloose is more than an ’80s nostalgia trip—it’s a timeless story presented with a fresh, contemporary vision.

Watch the episode on our YouTube channel, listen on Spotify or stream it in the Acting Up with GTC app!

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What happens when a forty-something software engineer steps away from his desk and onto the stage—for the very first time? 🎭

In Season 3, Episode 9 of Acting Up with GTC, Micky Shearon sits down with Harlan Bowling to discuss his remarkable first year in theatre—from auditioning for Arsenic and Old Lace on a whim to singing in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and dancing across the Granbury Opera House stage in Mary Poppins! ☂️🐻

Harlan shares an encouraging message for anyone who has ever dreamed of trying something new: “You can do hard things. You might surprise yourself.” ✨

▶️ Watch or listen on Spotify, or enjoy the episode in the Acting Up with GTC app—and don’t forget to subscribe!

#ActingUpWithGTC #GranburyTheatreCompany #CommunityTheatre #BehindTheCurtain #TheatreLife #GranburyOperaHouse #YouCanDoHardThings #GranburyTX 🎙️🎭

What happens when a forty-something software engineer steps away from his desk and onto the stage—for the very first time? 🎭

In Season 3, Episode 9 of Acting Up with GTC, Micky Shearon sits down with Harlan Bowling to discuss his remarkable first year in theatre—from auditioning for Arsenic and Old Lace on a whim to singing in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and dancing across the Granbury Opera House stage in Mary Poppins! ☂️🐻

Harlan shares an encouraging message for anyone who has ever dreamed of trying something new: “You can do hard things. You might surprise yourself.” ✨

▶️ Watch now on our YouTube channel, listen on Spotify, or enjoy the episode in the Acting Up with GTC app—and don’t forget to subscribe!

#ActingUpWithGTC #GranburyTheatreCompany #CommunityTheatre #BehindTheCurtain #TheatreLife #GranburyOperaHouse #YouCanDoHardThings #GranburyTX 🎙️🎭

Step behind the curtain as Acting Up with GTC explores the magic, music and heart of Granbury Theatre Company’s production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins! ☂️✨

Hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner visit with cast members Hannah Beth as Mary Poppins, Stevie Morgan as Jane Banks, and Tanner Bob Stanfield as Michael Banks. Hear about the show’s creative vision, beloved characters, spectacular flying, and what it takes to bring this iconic musical to life at the historic Granbury Opera House!

🎟️ Get your tickets today at www.granburytheatrecompany.org or call 817-579-0952.

#MaryPoppins #GranburyTheatreCompany #ActingUpWithGTC #GranburyOperaHouse #GranburyTX #LiveTheatre #MusicalTheatre #BehindTheScenes

Step behind the curtain as Acting Up with GTC explores the magic, music, and heart of Granbury Theatre Company’s production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins! ☂️✨

Hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner visit with cast members Hannah Beth as Mary Poppins, Stevie Morgan as Jane Banks, and Tanner Bob Stanfield as Michael Banks. Hear about the show’s creative vision, beloved characters, spectacular flying, and what it takes to bring this iconic musical to life at the historic Granbury Opera House!

🎟️ Get your tickets today at www.granburytheatrecompany.org or call 817-579-0952.

#MaryPoppins #GranburyTheatreCompany #ActingUpWithGTC #GranburyOperaHouse #GranburyTX #LiveTheatre #MusicalTheatre #BehindTheScenes

Sometimes the most meaningful stories are hidden in plain sight.

Backstage at the Granbury Opera House hangs a drum major's hat that has remained untouched since the summer of 2020. What began as part of a costume for Legally Blonde has become a quiet symbol of resilience, gratitude, and the return of live theatre after one of the most uncertain seasons in our company's history.

In this special Mini Pod, Micky Shearon shares the true story behind the hat and reflects on the lessons it continues to teach everyone who walks past it.

A heartfelt reminder that theatre isn't something we should ever take for granted.

Sometimes the most meaningful stories are hidden in plain sight.

Backstage at the Granbury Opera House hangs a drum major's hat that has remained untouched since the summer of 2020. What began as part of a costume for Legally Blonde has become a quiet symbol of resilience, gratitude, and the return of live theatre after one of the most uncertain seasons in our company's history.

In this special Mini Pod, Micky Shearon shares the true story behind the hat and reflects on the lessons it continues to teach everyone who walks past it.

A heartfelt reminder that theatre isn't something we should ever take for granted.