In this episode, Tim sits down young, up and coming, rising star of Edmond, Oklahoma, Mazie Lightfoot. At just 15 years of age, she has already conquered some major lead roles, and some ensemble work too. She is a sophomore at Edmond North High School and a regular performer at Stage405. With the immense talent in this young lady, the sky is the limit, and I am sure we will be hearing her name a lot more in the future. Enjoy!!

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In this episode, Tim sits down multi-talented actress and director, Sydney Wehmeyer. From Altus, Oklahoma to Oklahoma State University and on to community stages across central Oklahoma, she is a powerhouse of entertainment. Having played multiple roles at Town & Gown Theatre in Stillwater, as well as characters with Oklahoma Shakespeare, she is now donning the hat of director for Town & Gown's 75th season. She is deeply passionate and lively, with a smile and laugh that are infectious. I hope you enjoy!!

https://townandgown.org

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In this episode, Tim sits down the founder and director of Edmond's Stage405, Amy Flud. Stage405 is a community-focused theatre company built on a lifelong passion for the arts. Amy started developing Stage405 more than 20 years ago and formed the vision during her years as a teacher. It now is home to an incredible team of artists dedicated to fostering creativity and community. Amy's favorite part of theatre is directing, where she loves bringing all the moving parts together to create magic for both the performers and the audience. We hope you enjoy this excursion through Amy's journey!

You can reach Amy at [email protected] or 918.490.1307.

www.stage405ok.com

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In this episode, Tim sits down with the Artistic and Executive Director of Oklahoma Performing Arts, Laura Norman Tyson. For nearly thirty years, Oklahoma Performing Arts in Broken Arrow has been quietly revolutionizing arts education in the Tulsa area. Under the leadership of Tyson, OPA has trained generations of performers who've gone on to earn scholarships across the country and build professional careers in the arts. But here's what makes OPA different. They're not just teaching dance steps and vocal techniques. They're using a proven youth development method to build structure, leadership, and character in every student that walks through their doors. We're talking with our guests to discover how a non-competitive approach to performing arts is creating the next generation of Oklahoma theatre artists, and why she believes the arts are essential to developing leaders, not just performers.

You can reach Oklahoma Performing Arts at [email protected] or 918-376-5267.

opan2art.org

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In this episode, Tim sits down with the Mustang High School theatre director, Emily Farnham. For more than 24 years, Emily has led the Mustang HS Theatre and Competitive Acting program, shaping generations of performers and building one of Oklahoma's most dynamic, student-centered arts communities. She's an award-winning director with nearly 200 productions to her name across Mustang HS, Oklahoma Children's Theatre, Lyric Academy, Mustang Summer theatre camps, and the Oklahoma Film Actor's Studio. She's a two-time Mustang HS teacher of the year, a fierce advocate for inclusive, high-impact learning environments, and someone who runs on black coffee, bluegrass, bacon, and the joy of a well-times monologue.

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In this episode, Tim sits down with the Tulsa Community College Theatre program director, Mark Frank. For nearly thirty years in theater education, over three hundred productions directed and acted, students who've gone on to major network shows, award winning films, international performance companies, and plays published internationally that are performed around the world, Mark has built an incredible legacy in Oklahoma theater, from helping establish the Oklahoma State Thespian Festival to running Tulsa Community College's thriving eighty student theater program. This is a master class in dedication, creativity, and what it means to truly invest in the next generation.

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You can reach Mark at [email protected] or 918-595-7752.

https://www.tulsacc.edu/academics/programs-courses/theatre

markfrankplays.com

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In this episode, Tim sits down multi-talented Southeastern Oklahoma State University alum and educator, Natalie Weaver. After finding her love for theatre at Southeastern and graduating with her theatre degree, she headed off to New York and became an equity performer. Eventually making her way back to Oklahoma, she was drawn to Southeastern again and the Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival. Now training the next generation of theatre performers, expanding the connection with Shakespeare, and performing down in the Dallas, TX area, Natalie is showing no signs of slowing down. The episode shows how a surprise encounter with theatre can change a person forever. I hope you enjoy!!

You can reach Natalie Weaver at [email protected] or 580.745.2029.

https://www.se.edu/theatre

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In this episode, Tim sits down with the Classen SAS Middle School theatre teacher, Brent Pederson. From a degree in theatre design to developing theatre arts programs to leading a middle school program, which includes drama, musical, and tech classes, all in a completely renovated historical auditorium, Brent has a passion for his students that is virtually insurmountable. His program is a little different than most youth theatre programs, and it prepares students for what it might be like if they pursue theatre beyond their academics. Come with us as we take a peek inside the world of college prep theatre in middle school.

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In this episode, Tim sits down with the head of theatre arts program at the Riverfield Country Day School in Tulsa, OK, Marta Reiman. Her story begins in Tulsa, heads to Michigan, then New York City and back home to Oklahoma. From professional actress on stage and screen, to building a vibrant theatre arts program for the next generation, Marta has a passion for seeing people grow and watching her students become the best that they can be in life as well as the stage. This episode has been a long time coming, and I hope you enjoy it!

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https://www.riverfield.org/programs/riverfield-theatre-co

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In this episode, Tim sits down with the head of theatre arts program at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Katie Davis. A multi-talented and knowledgeable individual, Katie has been leading the next generation of theatre artists for 20 years. We talk about her journey from school in the northeast to running a theatre in Mississippi to teaching young adults in Chickasha, Oklahoma. There is a plethora of knowledge in this guest, and this is only a taste. Enjoy!

You can reach Katie Davis at [email protected] or 405.574.1310.

Theatre Arts | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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