Kick off your holiday happiness with our episode all about A Charlie Brown Christmas coming to the BTE stage for the first time this season! We chat about tradition, the show, our wonderful community kid actors, and even give an inside glimpse into the rehearsal room. Tickets on sale now at www.bte.org Episode recorded and edited by: Amy Rene Byrne Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2-4 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current sea...

The Resident Acting Company sits down with long-time Managing Director, Jon White-Spunner to discuss his retirement, his time at BTE, and what's next on the horizon. Jon served BTE for nearly 20 years with love, care, and a whole lot of heart. He's one of the nicest men you will ever meet and BTE will miss him dearly, but we wish him the best of luck in everything that is to come. Recorded and Edited by: Amy Rene Byrne Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2-4...

(Almost all of) the cast sits down with Director James E. Ofalt to discuss BTE’s Season 48 opener, The 39 Steps! From hijinx to esoteric analysis, this episode has just a little bit of everything. The 39 Steps Low Price Previews: September 25th and 26th. Opening Night Gala: September 27th (advanced tickets required) Tickets available online at www.bte.org Recorded remotely with fun technical difficulties and edited by: Amy Rene Byrne Original Music by: Aaron White Tran...

Join Amy Rene Byrne, Aaron White, and Kimie Muroya as they unveil Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s exciting 48th season! From musicals and beloved classics to a tribute to one of America’s founding fathers, this season offers something for everyone. Tune in to get the inside scoop, behind-the-scenes stories, and a sneak peek at what's to come! 00:05 Introduction 00:54 Announcing the 48th Season: The 39 Steps 04:28 Holiday Cheer: A Charlie Brown Christmas 08:07 Intimate Winter Performance: ...

Resident Artists Aaron White and Kimie Muroya sit down with cast members from the 2025 summer production of Sideways Stories from Wayside School and Alumni from the 2015 production and uncover a collage of fun and fascinating tales. Plus a Bonus Bit! We announce the launch of a new story gathering initiative and companion podcast: The I Am/We Are Project. Transcripts of all Season 2 and 3 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ense...

Magic meets Theatre in this episode as Amy and Aaron give a sneak peek into the upcoming The Great and Powerful Dave! magic show and masterclass with the incomparable David Moreland. He's a TV and film actor, children's magician, and former BTE Ensemble member. David shares stories from his journey blending acting and illusion. Discover how David’s early days in Bloomsburg shaped his career, the serendipitous moment that launched his life in magic, and the joys (and perils) of performing for ...

Ensemble Members Amy Rene Byrne and Abigail Leffler unpack all the wonderful Summer Theatre School offerings this summer! From Film Acting to Gore Galore-- there's something for every kid ages 3+! Register for summer classes online at www.bte.org Recorded and Edited by: Amy Rene Byrne Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2 and 3 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. ...

Resident Artists Amy Rene Byrne and Aaron White chat with fellow Ensemble members Sarah Elizabeth Yorke and Jen Lippert about the upcoming production of The Little Prince. Discover how each member is bringing this whimsical play to life—from directing to costume design to playing key characters. They dive into their personal connections to the story and what it is like working with the three community youths playing the Little Prince while exploring the themes of childhood, connection, and im...

Ensemble members Managing Director Jon White-Spunner and Director of Development and Communications, Jared Whitford join Resident Artist, Aaron White, to breakdown the how, why, and when to support BTE during Raise the Region 2025 hosted by The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) in collaboration with the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships. Supporter Spotlight: Rebecca Remaly and Stephen Weitz, and Mark, Jen, and Rosie Turnbough Transcripts of all Season 2 and 3 ...

Playwright, Gabe Moses, Director, Avery LaMar Pope, and BTE Education Director, Abby Leffler sit down with Resident Artist, Aaron White to share what BTE has planned for the upcoming Theatre In the Classroom (TIC) tour of Discovering Frederick Douglass: The Remarkable Life of a National Leader. Transcripts of all Season 2 and 3 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Penns...

Resident Artists Amy Rene Byrne and Aaron White discuss their roles in the upcoming production of Stephen King's Misery. Joined by director Nora Gair, they explore the differences between the book, play, and movie, delve into the complexities of the characters, and reveal fascinating behind-the-scenes details. The episode's supporter spotlight features an interview with long-time BTE supporter Carol Tevis, who shares her excitement for the show and reflects on her experiences with the ...

Ensemble Members, Abigail Leffler (Education Director) & Aaron White (Resident Artist) are grilled by Theatre School students about all things theatre, teaching, and BTE. Recorded and Edited by: Aaron White Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2 and 3 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Everyone. With Everyone.

Resident Artists and Ensemble Members, Aaron White and Amy Rene Byrne unwrap what the Ensemble is preparing for the holiday season, chat about devising BTE's three-clown A Christmas Carol, discuss the joys and pressures of adapting the company's 20th adaptation of Dickens classic tale, and revel in the Christmas traditions of Pennsylvania's only town. Supporter Spotlight: Cindy Schultz and TreeFest Recorded and Edited by: Aaron White Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season...

Resident Artists Aaron White, Kimie Muroya, and Amy Rene Byrne chat about our October PlayTasting series. Each week we will bring you a staged reading of an edgy new play at various locations around the area. A "flight of plays" to strike up conversation with our audience. Come out, have some good food, and tell us what you think about them-- you might see them in one of our upcoming seasons. October 4th @ 5pm: How Now, Ophelia Free at the Bloomsburg Town Park October 13th @ 11am: Wasa...

Resident Actors, Amy Rene Byrne, Kimie Muroya, Aaron White Celebrate the new changes to Season 3 of the Down Center Podcast, chat about financial and cultural changes in the theatre industry and announce BTE’s Season 47! Supporter Spotlight: Bob Tevis Recorded and Edited by: Aaron White Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2 and 3 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Thea...

Ahhh...Tomato Season!!! Just as summer gardens are reaching their zenith, BTE is wrapping up it's 46th Season. So in celebration of the the Down Center Podcast's 2nd season RAC member, Aaron White, reflects on the a cyclical nature of theatremaking and growing things in rural PA Recorded and Edited by: Aaron White Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2 and 3 episodes are available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driv...

Aaron White, Resident Actor & Ensemble member, chats with Community Kid cast members and Resident Actors, Elizabeth Dowd and Kimie Muroya, about summers at BTE as they prepare for performing The Velveteen Rabbit. Recorded and Edited by: Aaron White Original Music by: Aaron White Transcripts of all Season 2 episodes available on our Buzzsprout website. Check out our current season: http://www.bte.org Ensemble Driven. Professional Theatre. Arts Education. Rural Pennsylvania. For Ever...

Join RAC Member Amy Rene Byrne and Education Director Abigail Leffler in a chat with 10-year-old theatre artists Margo Sutton and Aiden Kawas. They share their fun-filled experiences in improv and acting classes, dream up fantastical theatre camps, and even reenact some of their favorite games. Discover the magic of theatre school and how it nurtures creativity, confidence, and collaboration in your kids. BTE's Theatre School runs June 10th-August 2nd and offers camps for ages 5-18. Re...

Join us for a captivating behind-the-scenes glimpse into the rehearsal process of our latest production Annapurna by Sharr White. In this episode, Director Aaron White and Assistant Director Kimie Muroya invite you to sit at the table with them and the stellar cast-- Elizabeth Dowd (Emma) and Rand Whipple (Ulysses). Together, they engage in an in-depth "table work" session, dissecting their roles, discussing their personal connections to BTE, and uncovering the layers of meaning in this ...

RAC member and director Elizabeth Dowd is joined by Theatremaker Apprentices Diamond Gloria Marrow and Bruce Gomez, and Guest Actor Jack Sullivan to discuss BTE's touring Theatre in the Classroom (TIC) production, Zombie Thoughts. The play is set in a live-action video game where the levels get harder and harder, and you don’t get to quit playing! This interactive, choose-your-own-adventure performance is designed to help students identify and navigate debilitating anxiety (or Zombie ...