Big Broadway Energy with Stephen Riordan and Katrina Young from Class Acts
Season 2, Episode 785, Jun 16, 07:17 PM
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In this episode of Big Broadway Energy, host Stephen Riordan features Katrina Young, the coordinator for the Class Acts program at the Mahaffey Theater. They discuss the impact of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts on Tampa Bay, highlighting how the foundation supports arts education and makes world-class performances accessible. The conversation delves into the Class Acts program, which serves over 25,000 students annually, and discusses the exciting summer camp offerings that include both performance and technical theater tracks. The episode also reveals a special kids workshop and fundraising performance with Broadway star Laura Bell Bundy and announces a performance of 'Legally Blonde Jr.- The Musical July 25-26.' Stephen and Katrina emphasize the importance of arts in schools and the unique opportunities the program provides for students to engage deeply with the arts
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Join the Big Broadway Energy Community Listen to new episodes of Big Broadway Energy to hear more from artists who are redefining the stage and beyond. If you or someone you know would like to share their story, contact us at
BigBroadwayEnergy@gmail.com.
Until next time, be kind, be curious, and keep creating.
ABOUT STEPHEN RIORDAN Stephen Riordan is an arts professional with over 25 years of experience as an actor, director, producer, writer, host, and casting director. He has worked on both Broadway and off-Broadway productions in New York, as well as extensively throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Recently, Stephen co-founded the Dead Canary Theatre Company with two fellow artists in St. Petersburg, and DCT is now the resident company at The Studio @ 620 in Downtown St. Petersburg. Every Sunday at 5 p.m., Stephen shares his thoughts on his favorite Broadway shows, songs, and stars on "Big Broadway Energy." His podcast of the same name features theater professionals and educators who are committed to keeping the arts at the forefront of the Tampa Bay community.
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Find more information about Class Acts Here
Join the Big Broadway Energy Community Listen to new episodes of Big Broadway Energy to hear more from artists who are redefining the stage and beyond. If you or someone you know would like to share their story, contact us at
BigBroadwayEnergy@gmail.com.
Until next time, be kind, be curious, and keep creating.
ABOUT STEPHEN RIORDAN Stephen Riordan is an arts professional with over 25 years of experience as an actor, director, producer, writer, host, and casting director. He has worked on both Broadway and off-Broadway productions in New York, as well as extensively throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Recently, Stephen co-founded the Dead Canary Theatre Company with two fellow artists in St. Petersburg, and DCT is now the resident company at The Studio @ 620 in Downtown St. Petersburg. Every Sunday at 5 p.m., Stephen shares his thoughts on his favorite Broadway shows, songs, and stars on "Big Broadway Energy." His podcast of the same name features theater professionals and educators who are committed to keeping the arts at the forefront of the Tampa Bay community.
#katrinayoung #mahaffeytheatersummercamp #classacts #legallyblondejr. #weirdinstpete #americanstage #venusinfur #DeadCanaryTheater #studio@620 #theaterinstpetersburgflorida #stpeteonbroadway #stephenriordan #bigbroadwayenergy