Join guests Sam McLaughlin and Kyra Anthony as they chat about their ensemble roles in Rochester Opera House’s production of Annie. Sam talks about initially emerging as a musician but how that transformed into a dynamic ability to transfer from stage to pit to coaching fellow actors. Kyra shares the exciting chaos of transitioning into understudy roles at the last minute. Each gives positive insight for adapting to things going wrong in live theater.

Associate Artistic Director & Director of Education at RPAC, Jennifer “Jenry” Towle, talks about going into her fifth year of teaching kids' theater camp at Rochester Performance & Arts Center. She mentions how teaching, inspiring, and empowering students helps shape and encourage positive culture in our community. A Pennsylvania native, Jenry toured the country with Hampstead Stage Company where she gained experience working with children across the country. Jenry performs this month as Hannigan in ROH’s production of “Annie”, a character with a personality that is a complete one-eighty from her role as Director of Education.

Scott joins Sam for a witty and charming chat about his upcoming role as Daddy Warbucks in Annie and directing the ROH Summer Theatre Production of The Little Mermaid. Scott shares his stage history and how he transforms lives through laughter. We discuss mentoring and educating youngsters in theatre and how vital they are to every production.

Join Sam Bennett as he introduces us to Rochester Opera House’s Executive Director, Anthony Ejarque. Listen to how the Rochester Opera House and Rochester Performance & Arts Center stay involved in our vibrant little city from the 60’s through today. We discuss adapting to recent arts funding cuts, engaging 1,000s of youth at our arts & education programming, HRCU $10 kid’s tickets, and an upcoming basketball game fundraiser held right in the opera house.