Episodes
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Sarah Thole ('12) - Elementary Ed and Theatre, two peas in a pod
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
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!
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Aaron Randolph III - Playwright, Composer, Director, Designer
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
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.
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Sophie Pepper- Student Double Feature (PT.2)
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
In part two of our student double feature current student, Sophie Pepper, talks the dance side of DJT!
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Katelyn Morris- Student Double Feature (PT.1)
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
In part one of our student double feature current student, Katelyn Morris, talks the theatre side of DJT!
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Jenny Hampton- Dancing Through Life
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
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.
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Mary Swander- Little Theatre on the Prairie
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
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.
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Kayla Ferguson- DJT kid to Children's Librarian
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
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!
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Jim McDoniel- DnD, Lightsaber Duels, and Vampires, oh my!
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Jim has used his DJT background in many interesting ways including museum work, writing, and many role playing games! Listen for another great tale of a DJT alumni.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Elise Campbell- The Americorps Experience
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Elise spent her summer serving an Americorps term at DJT. She's back again for another term! Find out what she has been doing and more in this episode!
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Zachary Meyer- Greasing the wheels of DJT
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Zach has enjoyed all aspects of Junior Theatre including classes, performing, designing, directing, and so on! Now, he's the one who takes care of all of the DJT facilities! Listen to find out what kind of projects he has been part of over the years.