Episode 17: Diff'rent Strokes 2: I Am Iron Man

Episode 19: Young Frankenstein - The Musical

The Lakeside Players Production of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein! is entering its final weekend of shows! In this episode, I sat down with cast members Brian Dean, JT Walker, Chynna Chung, Kerra Allen, Alex Ebert, and Andrew Hansen, and we talked about their theatre experiences, what drew them to the production, and their favorite moments. Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein presented by Lakeside Players, runs for one more weekend * Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30pm * Saturday, November 9, 2024, 7:30pm * Sunday, November 10, 2024 2:00pm Tickets are available by visiting rhodecenter.org [http://rhodecenter.org] or https://rhodecenter.ludus.com/index.php? [https://rhodecenter.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200459540] Follow and Like Lakeside Players on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lspkenosha [https://www.facebook.com/lspkenosha] Follow Lakeside Players on TikTok: @rhodecenterforthearts or https://www.tiktok.com/@rhodecenterforthearts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@rhodecenterforthearts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

Episode 18: Sweeney Podd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

In this episode, I talk briefly about my experience with Theatre 121 and their production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I discuss the audition process, rehearsals, working with the orchestra, and all of the great people involved with this production. For more information on Theatre 121, check out their website https://theatre121.org/ [https://theatre121.org/] Follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theatre121woodstock [https://www.facebook.com/theatre121woodstock]

Episode 17: Diff'rent Strokes 2: I Am Iron Man

In this episode, I sat down with my good friend and frequent guest Shavez, to follow up with him since having a major stroke on March 3, 2024. We recap the events of the day, discuss his road to recovery, the long term affects on his speech, and his 8 (1 1/2) hour surgery.

Episode 16: Women & Children's Horizons - Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so I sat down with Brittani Gere (Family Advocate) of Women & Children's Horizons [https://www.wchkenosha.org/] (WCH). WCH’s mission is to provide support, shelter, advocacy, education, training, and healing services to victims of sexual and domestic abuse, their families, their children (who are often primary or secondary victims), and the community. Their mission is achievable through survivor-centered work that includes strategic partnerships and collaboration. As advocates for social justice, they embrace the voices of diverse communities. They will consider any non-violent strategy that is consistent with their mission to prevent and eliminate domestic abuse and sexual abuse. In this episode, we talk about WCH's history and mission, some of the statistics surrounding sexual assault, breaking the stigmas associated with sexual assault, advocacy for survivors, an educational pilot program for local schools, following up on the government funding cuts, volunteering, the Mardi Gras Benefit, upcoming fundraisers, the Nifty Thrifty Resale shop, and how you can get involved with this great organization! Helpful Links and information: 1. For more information about WCH and the great work that they do, you can visit their website wchkenosha.org [http://wchkenosha.org]. 2. To see WCH's wishlist of items needed to help others, visit wchkenosha.org/wish-list [http://wchkenosha.org/wish-list]. 3. To make a donation visit wchkenosha.org/donate [http://wchkenosha.org/donate] 4. Check out this powerful video of a Survivor telling her story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTppxnhfZco [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTppxnhfZco] 5. To view their calendar of upcoming events, visit https://www.wchkenosha.org/events/ [https://www.wchkenosha.org/events/] 6. Follow WCH on Facebook (click here [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064510307035])! If you or someone you know is a victim of Domestic Violence, help is always available. You can contact the great folks at WCH 24/7/365 at their helpline by dialing 262-652-9900 or toll-free at 800-853-3503. You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233), texting START to 88788, or chatting live at thehotline.org [http://thehotline.org]. Remember, you are not alone.

Episode 15: BeLEAF Survivors - Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so I sat down with Karen Fetherston (Executive Director) and Samantha Sustachek (Program Director) of BeLEAF Survivors [https://beleafsurvivors.org/]. Who they are: BeLEAF Survivors seeks to provide a safe and compassionate environment to promote hope and healing after sexual assault by lifting, empowering, advocating, and fighting for survivors and their allies and, therefore the community as a whole. Additionally, through education, outreach, and collaboration we work to shift the culture that perpetuates sexual violence. In this episode, we talk about the BeLEAF's history and mission, some of the statistics surrounding sexual assault, breaking the stigmas associated with sexual assault, advocacy for survivors, educating and spreading awareness, government funding cuts, the MeToo Movement, volunteering, upcoming fundraisers, and how you can get involved with this great organization! 1. For more information about BeLEAF Survivors and the great work that they do, you can visit their website beleafsurvivors.org [beleafsurvivors.org]. 2. Interested in being a volunteer? Visit https://beleafsurvivors.org/how-to-help/ [https://beleafsurvivors.org/how-to-help/] 3. To make a donation visit beleafsurvivors.org/donate/ [http://beleafsurvivors.org/donate/] 4. Wanna wear some sweet BeLEAF Survivors merch? Visit www.bonfire.com/store/beleaf-survivors/ [http://www.bonfire.com/store/beleaf-survivors/] 5. Follow BeLEAF Survivors on Facebook (click here [https://www.facebook.com/beleafsurvivors])! If you or someone you know is a victim of Sexual Assault, help is always available. You can contact the great folks at BeLEAF Survivors 24/7/365 at their helpline by dialing 262-637-7233. You can also contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE.