Davenport Junior Theatre Podcast

Ashley Richter- Former DJT Dance Coordinator

Ashley was our dance coordinator right before Jenny! She was the original creator of the DJT shoe exchange which helps our dancers shoes keep up with their growing feet. She talks about DJT dance during an important time of growth. 

Livvia ('80) and Brian ('78) Goff- A Junior Theatre Love Story

Livvia and Brian both spent their entire childhood and teen years at DJT taking part in shows, being on crew, running the show wagon, and creating lasting relationships. Today they are happily married and living in Wisconsin! 

Bobby Becher- Director of Alice and Wonderland

Bobby is one of our DJT teachers and is also the director of our upcoming mainstage, Alice in Wonderland! He has done theatre all around the Quad Cities and even across the world! Stream Alice and Wonderland this weekend and next weekend on the DJT website. Saturdays (2/20 and 2/27) at @4pm and Sundays (2/21 and 2/28) @1pm and @4pm.

Sarah Thole ('12) - Elementary Ed and Theatre, two peas in a pod

Sarah Thole grew up as a DJT kid and never let theatre leave her life. Today, she uses her DJT skills in the classroom teaching 2nd graders and with a local high school's theatre department. If you listen closely to this podcast, you might even hear some of Sarah's students passing by! 

Aaron Randolph III - Playwright, Composer, Director, Designer

Since 2009 Aaron has written shows, directed, designed, and seen his own kids on the DJT stage.  He is also very involved in the local Theatre scene and has advice for aspiring artists.

Sophie Pepper- Student Double Feature (PT.2)

In part two of our student double feature current student, Sophie Pepper, talks the dance side of DJT! 

Katelyn Morris- Student Double Feature (PT.1)

In part one of our student double feature current student, Katelyn Morris, talks the theatre side of DJT!

Jenny Hampton- Dancing Through Life

Her first ever dance recital was on the DJT stage, now she oversees the entire dance program as the dance coordinator! Listen to learn more about DJT dance, and how Jenny became a dancer. 

Mary Swander- Little Theatre on the Prairie

Between gardening, writing, and running her own theatre troupe, Mary Swander is quite the busy alumni! Listen as she tells not only stories about herself, but stories about our founder, Mary Fluhrer Nighswander as well. 

Kayla Ferguson- DJT kid to Children's Librarian

There are so many jobs that DJT alums us their theatre experience for. In Kayla's case, it's being a children's librarian and running a voice acting website!