What does a Director actually do?

Connections: Family and Theater

Dan Ashlock is the Artistic Director of the Starlight Community Theater in Phoenix. His daughter Quinlan is a singer and actress in her own right. Keith, Marna and Kevin sit down with them both to discuss what Quinlan describes as "sharing our hobby".

Have Yourself Some Theater Time during Christmastime!

Christmastime is one of the best times of the year to go to the theater. On this Episode Marna and Keith highlight some of the shows that people should get out to see in the valley during the upcoming holiday season.

And Then We Found Ourselves On Stage!

Marna and Keith McLendon have been lovers of Theater their entire lives but it has only been in recent years that they have been able to find the time to be active participants. In fact they are heavily involved in Theater. As well as hosting the Valley Stage Notes Podcast, they act and are board members of Order Chaos Theater Company helping to bringing new productions to the stage. Kevin sits down with them both to find out how then ended up as connected with the Theater as they are today.

Practice! Practice! Practice!

Pat Drapac has had a long and distinguished career as an Actress. Pat discusses how and when her interest in acting was initially sparked, how she keeps going in a highly competitive business and tells us why she believes everyone should get out to see Community Theater.

What does a Director actually do?

Dan Ashlock Jnr is the Artistic Director of Starlight Community Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. It is a role that comes with a lot of different responsibilities. On this episode, Marna McLendon finds out about all the different things Dan needs to do to ensure that everything turns out right on the night!