Newtown Arts Company’s Backstage Buzz

This is 40: Interview with Performer and Now Producer Kevin Ogborn

In this episode, we catch up with performer Kevin Ogborn about his recent run in Newtown Arts Company's production of Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical just as he was preparing to emcee and perform at the company's 40th anniversary celebration along with gearing up for a few other projects. Tune in to learn what roped Kevin into his growing involvement with the Newtown Arts Company.
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The Theatre as the Third Place: Interview with Newtown Theatre's Andy Smith

There is just something about the Newtown Theatre. In this episode, an interview with Andy Smith, Executive Director of Newtown Theatre, gets to the heart of why Newtown Theatre has stood the test of time as the heart of Newtown, Pennsylvania. 
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No Waiting in the Wings: Interview with Performer Kevin Ogborn

In this episode, we chat with performer Kevin Ogborn about everything from his role in Newtown Arts Company's production of Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical to his experience producing multiple Guinness World Records. He also offers his secret on how he finds time to enjoy perfecting his performance career with opportunities like Master Class Monday while running a number of businesses and volunteering for causes that matter to him. 
Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical runs from April 18-21, 2024 at Newtown Theatre. Don't miss out! Get tickets to see the show here.

Play in the Present: Interview with Actor, Improviser and Writer Shannon O'Neill

In this episode, we welcome actor, improviser and writer Shannon O'Neill to the show. Shannon has been a part of the Legendary Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in NYC for more than 20 years. You have seen her on High Maintenance, The Other Two and Broad City amongst other projects. She has been an instructor for Newtown Arts Company's Master Class Monday. We chat with Shannon about her experiences teaching improv and she even walks host Emily Advani through an improv exercise on air. 
Check out some of Shannon's improv at RaaaatScraps.com.
You can see all things Shannon on her website, and join Shannon and the other Master Class instructors at Master Class Monday hosted by Newtown Arts Company and the Newtown Theatre.
 
 

Master of the House: Interview with Alexis Bronkovic of Master Class Monday

In this episode, we welcome Alexis Bronkovic to the show. Lexi is an actor, singer, producer, director and teaching artist. We hear from Lexi about her exciting career which got its start on stage right here at Newtown Arts Company, and about a first-of-its-kind series, Master Class Monday, she is bringing to life at the Newtown Theatre.