Newtown Arts Company’s Backstage Buzz

Newtown Arts Company's Backstage Buzz returns with a trip down the yellow brick road as we revisit the Stars of Tomorrow youth program — one year later. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on an original adaptation of The Wizard of Oz and hear directly from the student performers, volunteers, and creative team who bring the magic to life in just five days. From first rehearsals to final bows, it’s a whirlwind of teamwork, talent, and theatrical transformation.Stars of Tomorrow

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

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

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.