The CurtainCast

Legendary Broadway pair Lisa Brescia and Craig Carnelia come on the show to discuss their recent foray into Missouri State's performances of "Working", of which Lisa directed and Craig helped create!

Professor Kyle A. Thomas comes on the show to discuss his most recent project, "Everybody", a modern adaptation of a morality play from the 1500s. Get a sneak peak behind the scenes of this return to live theatre!

Broadway star Lisa Brescia discusses her incredible journey to the Broadway stage and how she ended up playing one of the most difficult roles in musical theatre history: the girl in green, Elphaba from Wicked.

The CurtainCast returns with discussions about MSU's latest production, "The Secret Garden." This show's rehearsal process spanned months, multiple semesters, and even a pandemic, but still happened just the same. Listen in as director Robert Westenberg (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George) and actor Hayden Hart explain how they made this magical show a reality.

The CurtainCast is back with a brand new pair of interviews, this time about MSU's most recent production of "Picnic" by William Inge. Featuring interviews from actress Kayla Stadler and director Lisa Brescia (who just finished up her Broadway run of Dear Evan Hansen a few months ago)! Listen in to find out everything there is to know about this fantastic play's process of creation.

Part one of the episode described in legend is here. Dread it, run from it- but nonetheless, CATS still arrives. Our host was recently given a chance to personally work on the show of legend. Has he lost his sanity? Has he forged a contract with the dread lord Andrew Lloyd Webber himself? Listen in to find out- and to hear our two fabulous guests, Sarah and Jenna!

The CurtainCast has returned! In this episode, Steven interviews Professor CJ Maples, the director of Missouri State's recent production of "Crimes of the Heart." He's later joined by Sidney Baker who played one of the leading roles in the show, Babe! Tune in to hear how they made a show full of comedy, drama, and sisterly bonds.

After our long hiatus, the CurtainCast is finally back for Season 2! On this episode, we take a look at MSU's recent production of "bare", a unique show about growing up catholic, forbidden love, and the daily struggles of adolescence. Featuring returning guest Jenna Leavitt and the amazing Sarah Wiggin!

On this episode, we discuss MSU's newest musical production based on the hit film of the same name, Amelie. We had a spectacular chance to interview the show's Nino- returning guest Cameron Perry- and the show's director- Broadway legend Robert Westenberg (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, The Secret Garden)! This is an episode you won't want to miss!

In the first official partnered episode, the CurtainCast welcomes not one, not two, but three different guests to discuss Missouri State's recent production of "The Wolves," a play that asks questions about community, youth, and mourning, and what it means to be connected to each other. We showcase both director and actor, and leave no stone unturned. You won't want to miss this episode folks!

Featuring amazing guests Courtney Hittle, Cassandra DeFriedas, and Dr. Kurt Gerard Heinlein!