Whole Backstage Live!

Ajia Jones is a newcomer to the Whole Backstage who has also been heavily involved with Arab Musical Theatre and The Lighthouse Theatre Company. Recently starring as Lucy in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", she is a motivational performer and a genuine team-minded cast member. John Everett Brewer makes his second appearance on the show as a WBS Board member and performer. He most recently lit up the WBS stage as Snoopy in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and as Cinderella's Prince in "Into the Woods". We talk about what drives culture in a theatre and backstage, incredibly quick scene transitions, missed opportunities, and how Ajia became involved as an assistant director at AMT. 

WBS Socials

Episode and commercial mixes by Denton Gillen

Andrea Oliver and Claire Richards are members of the WBS Board of Directors and both plan events and parties as part of their professional lives. We talk about what to expect for the Gala celebrating the 50th consecutive season at WBS, how to purchase tickets, and the significance of celebrating this milestone for an organization that has been such a fixture for the community and for all who have been positively affected by the arts. 

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WBS Socials

Britt Burns is an artist and musician who has played in several bands and works as a videographer and photographer. You may have seen him on our stage in shows like Grease, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and as "Sweaty Eddie" in Sister Act! We talk about moving to Texas for a job with just a few days' notice, being drawn to creative spaces, his videography career, and more. Connect with WBS to stay current on what's coming as we prepare to celebrate our 50th consecutive season as YOUR community theatre!

WBS Socials

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Bumper mix by Denton Gillen

Denton highlights upcoming shows and shares insight into what benefits come with WBS Patron membership as we prepare to open Patron registration and kick off our 50th consecutive season as YOUR community theatre. There will be exclusive Patron events and great opportunities to celebrate our 50th anniversary as a community. Stay tuned to hear what shows will be coming next season and to find out how to be first in line for tickets and preferred seating. Lots of new Patron perks coming your way! See you at the theatre.

WBS Socials

Aniah Havis is an exceptionally talented performer who is a treasured member of our Whole Backstage family. You may have seen her in shows like Bye Bye Birdie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Little Shop of Horrors, and Sister Act! She graduated from Guntersville High School in 2022 and is now attending The City College of New York and pursuing performance opportunities in New York City. In this episode we hear about her philosophy "You're going to be alright", the opportunity to take chances on yourself, her experience playing Deloris in Sister Act!, and being truly happy with yourself if you get to do what you love. Connect with WBS to stay up to date on what's coming!

WBS Socials

Episode music:

Intro and Outro mix by Denton Gillen

Bliss by Luke Bergs | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/

Aniah Havis is an exceptionally talented performer who is a treasured member of our Whole Backstage family. You may have seen her in shows like Bye Bye Birdie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Little Shop of Horrors, and Sister Act! She graduated from Guntersville High School in 2022 and is now attending The City College of New York and pursuing performance opportunities in New York City. In this episode we learn about how she became interested in theatre, her theatrical experiences across the country, her perspective on embracing opportunities to grow, and her detailed work ethic. Catch part 2 of our conversation coming soon, and connect with WBS to stay up to date on what's coming!

WBS Socials

Episode Music: 

Intro and outro mix by Denton Gillen

Good Vibes by Luke Bergs & LiQWYD | https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd/

Journey by Roa | https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031/

Whole Backstage Live! brings you 13 Days of Halloween featuring stories from Kathryn Tucker Windham’s “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey”. A lively fiddle and dancing feet can be heard when passing the Harrison Cemetery. Jane Kohl tells of how Grancer Harrison's zest for life and dancing persists near his final resting place near where his dance hall was located. 

Produced by Denton Gillen

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13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey Wikipedia

13 Alabama Ghosts Locations

Song: Soul's Departure - Darren Curtis

Song: Devil's Dream - Martha's Music Academy

Song: Appalachian Folk Music

Song: Devil's Dream/Mason's Apron - frontporchradio

Song: The Haunted House - Fergal Scahill

Whole Backstage Live! brings you 13 Days of Halloween featuring stories from Kathryn Tucker Windham’s “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey”. After a well digger is tragically buried alive, it is said that his spirit appears pleading to be rescued at the bare spot where the well was located. 

Voiced and produced by Johnny Brewer

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13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey Wikipedia

13 Alabama Ghosts Locations

Song - Alone With Your Voices

Whole Backstage Live! brings you 13 Days of Halloween featuring stories from Kathryn Tucker Windham’s “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey”. Julie Oliver voices the circumstances around which the suicide of a troubled and lonely young woman provides the back story for the haunting of Pratt Hall at Huntingdon College. 

Produced by Johnny Brewer

Social Links

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13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey Wikipedia

13 Alabama Ghosts Locations

Whole Backstage Live! brings you 13 Days of Halloween featuring stories from Kathryn Tucker Windham’s “13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey”. Kate Griffith tells how the murder of an innocent man under false accusations fuels a ghostly compulsion. The guilt of these events catches up with his executioners.

Produced by Denton Gillen

Social Links

www.wholebackstage.com/wbslivepodcast

13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey Wikipedia

13 Alabama Ghosts Locations

Song: Gathering Darkness - Kevin MacLeod

Song: Ghost of the Mountain - Justin Johnson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvqJGBopcwc