Did you know the theatre almost got turned into a parking lot? How sad would that have been? This episode we're going to be talking with the Academy Theatre Foundation Chair, Michael Piggott, on what it takes to run the century-old building. Did you know it takes about $800-1,000 just to keep it open?!! We also talk about what it was like having the theatre renamed and what it has meant for the building since.We also talk with General Manager Craig Metcalf on what life is like on the job these days, and who they're looking towards booking in the near future.Lastly we're talking for the last time (for now) with the other Randy Read, the one who has toured the world and has spoken with us in past episodes. For this episode, he's revealing why and how he became a casting director and eventual Founding Artistic Director with Peterborough's New Stages Theatre! We will also be discussing auditions for the upcoming Matilda Musical!! You're not going to want to miss out on any of it!

0:00 - Intro

01:56 - Michael Piggott

12:33 - Craig Metcalfe

17:47 - Randy Read

28:51 - Matilda Auditions

31:36 - Outro