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Ryan sat down with Noah Silverman, who’s playing Charlie Price on the national tour of Kinky Boots. We got into what the show is really about. It's not just boots and drag queens. It's daddy issues. Insecurity. Leadership. Two people from different worlds building something together

We talked tour life, the grind, and the thrill of seeing the country while doing what you love. He also shared real advice for college and community theatre artists. Keep going. Get in the room. Send the email. It’s possible

Kinky Boots is at the Warner Theatre March 10 and 11.

If you think it’s not your thing, this one might surprise you.

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🎭 What happens when a Pulitzer Prize–winning drama about love, loss, and hope takes over one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful small-town stages?

On this week’s Spotlight 814, I sit down with Evan O’Polka and Elizabeth Williams from Rabbit Hole at the Barrow Civic Theatre’s intimate Off-Barrow space in Franklin. We talk about grief, humor, and why this story will stay with you long after the curtain falls.

This show isn’t just a play. It’s a reminder of how we heal, connect, and find hope. And yes, there are laughs along the way.

🎟 Two weekends only. Totally worth the drive.
📅 Aug 8–10 & Aug 15–17
📍 Barrow Civic Theatre, Franklin, PA

🎧 Listen now and then grab your tickets: www.spotlight814/podcast or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or anywhere you pod!

👉 Tag your theatre friends and make a night of it.

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This week on Spotlight 814, it’s the ultimate double feature: radioactive drama and feline fever. I like to call it "Radium CATS"

We’re talking with the minds behind Radium Girls at PACA (Zachery Hoffman) and CATS at the Erie Playhouse (Richard Davis).

One is a gripping true story about justice, corporate greed, and glowing bones. The other has cat makeup, high kicks, and a cast that’s literally flipping through the air.

Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes surprises, and a knee injury story you won’t believe.

🎧 Tune in now to hear how both casts are crushing it and why these productions are the talk of the town.

🎟 Radium Girls runs through Aug 3 — tickets at https://paca1505.org/
🎟 CATS runs through Aug 10 (and maybe longer) — tickets at https://www.erieplayhouse.org/

If you haven’t seen these shows yet, this is your sign. Bring a friend, grab a latte, and get those seats filled.

👇 Tag your theatre buddy and tell us which show you’re seeing first.

Listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcast, spotlight814.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts!

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