Playhouse Lobby Talk Fri, 15 May 2026 12:54:41 -0500 http://www.ccplayhouse.com en-us © 2026 Cumberland County Playhouse yes Support this Podcast c38ef3ec-bc85-55e6-b7e4-5246d7151f10 Cumberland County Playhouse episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Theater, acting, theatre, Cumberland County Playhouse https://storage.buzzsprout.com/urvmlpcrk6illr4s4qrdlz0u5qcr?.jpg Playhouse Lobby Talk http://www.ccplayhouse.com The Playhouse, Pageants & Purpose: A Conversation with Mary Humphrey The Playhouse, Pageants & Purpose: A Conversation with Mary Humphrey Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, speaks with Mary Humphrey about her performance in The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream on and what lead her to a life on the stage.  She recounts a life of pageantry, dance, choreography, and all things that resulted in a profession in Theatre.  

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]]> Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, speaks with Mary Humphrey about her performance in The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream on and what lead her to a life on the stage.  She recounts a life of pageantry, dance, choreography, and all things that resulted in a profession in Theatre.  

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-19184527 Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 2293 full false Justin Varnes and Maria Howell Billie Holiday: God Bless The Child Justin Varnes and Maria Howell Billie Holiday: God Bless The Child Justin Varnes and Maria Howell discuss the upcoming MainStage Concert, Billie Holiday: God Bless The Child, happening this Thursday, February 26th at 7:00pm.  They touch on Billie Holiday's iconic sound, and the impact that the Jazz Legacy Project has on spreading her music through the country and especially the Upper Cumberlands.  

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]]> Justin Varnes and Maria Howell discuss the upcoming MainStage Concert, Billie Holiday: God Bless The Child, happening this Thursday, February 26th at 7:00pm.  They touch on Billie Holiday's iconic sound, and the impact that the Jazz Legacy Project has on spreading her music through the country and especially the Upper Cumberlands.  

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-18742970 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 1220 full false Detailing our 2026 Season with Bryce McDonald and Britt Hancock Detailing our 2026 Season with Bryce McDonald and Britt Hancock A conversation with CEO and Producing Director, Bryce McDonald, and Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, about our 2026 Season! 

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]]> A conversation with CEO and Producing Director, Bryce McDonald, and Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, about our 2026 Season! 

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-18373830 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600 3146 full false Steppin' into Doralee's heels with Abigail Williams Steppin' into Doralee's heels with Abigail Williams In this episode, we sit down with Abigail Williams, who brings Dolly Parton’s iconic Doralee Rhodes to life in 9 to 5 at the Cumberland County Playhouse. Abigail shares what it’s like stepping into such a beloved role, how she finds her own voice in Doralee’s sass and strength, and the ways this story of friendship, resilience, and women’s empowerment still resonates today. From backstage laughs to the heart behind the high heels, Abigail gives us an inside look at the world of 9 to 5 and the magic of live theater at the Playhouse.

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]]> In this episode, we sit down with Abigail Williams, who brings Dolly Parton’s iconic Doralee Rhodes to life in 9 to 5 at the Cumberland County Playhouse. Abigail shares what it’s like stepping into such a beloved role, how she finds her own voice in Doralee’s sass and strength, and the ways this story of friendship, resilience, and women’s empowerment still resonates today. From backstage laughs to the heart behind the high heels, Abigail gives us an inside look at the world of 9 to 5 and the magic of live theater at the Playhouse.

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-17782985 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2437 full false Bar Talk: A casual interview with DeAnna Helgeson Bar Talk: A casual interview with DeAnna Helgeson Join Bryce McDonald as he interviews the incredible, DeAnna Helgeson, the star of the currently running Miss Firecracker Contest.  Enjoy a casual listen as they enjoy cocktails at the lobby bar and chat about the show, her life beyond the stage, and spill some tea! 

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]]> Join Bryce McDonald as he interviews the incredible, DeAnna Helgeson, the star of the currently running Miss Firecracker Contest.  Enjoy a casual listen as they enjoy cocktails at the lobby bar and chat about the show, her life beyond the stage, and spill some tea! 

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-17409873 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1863 full false An intimate chat with the incomparable Jason Ross An intimate chat with the incomparable Jason Ross Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, chats with the one and only Jason Ross about his process in Moon Over Buffalo, and his upcoming role of Edna Turnblad in Hairspray.  We dive into the madness of farce, the heart behind the humor, and what it takes to balance quick changes, big hair, and even bigger characters.  Whether you’re a theater lover, a Playhouse regular, or just love a good behind-the-scenes peek—this one’s for you.

So grab your Playbill, settle in, and enjoy our chat with the always hilarious, endlessly talented Jason Ross. 

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]]> Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, chats with the one and only Jason Ross about his process in Moon Over Buffalo, and his upcoming role of Edna Turnblad in Hairspray.  We dive into the madness of farce, the heart behind the humor, and what it takes to balance quick changes, big hair, and even bigger characters.  Whether you’re a theater lover, a Playhouse regular, or just love a good behind-the-scenes peek—this one’s for you.

So grab your Playbill, settle in, and enjoy our chat with the always hilarious, endlessly talented Jason Ross. 

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-17042941 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1762 full false Bryce McDonald and our 60th Anniversary Season, January 28th 2025 Bryce McDonald and our 60th Anniversary Season, January 28th 2025 A conversation with CEO and Producing Director, Bryce McDonald, and Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, about our 60th Anniversary Season! 

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]]> A conversation with CEO and Producing Director, Bryce McDonald, and Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, about our 60th Anniversary Season! 

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-16519354 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600 3841 full false Bryce McDonald and our 2024 Season, January 25th, 2024 Bryce McDonald and our 2024 Season, January 25th, 2024 A conversation with CEO and Producing Director, Bryce McDonald, and Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, about our exciting 2024 season! 

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]]> A conversation with CEO and Producing Director, Bryce McDonald, and Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, about our exciting 2024 season! 

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-14372042 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0600 2539 2 1 full false Little Shop of Horrors, a chat with Toby Davis and DeAnna Helgeson, Oct 11th 2023 Little Shop of Horrors, a chat with Toby Davis and DeAnna Helgeson, Oct 11th 2023 Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, talks with two stars of Little Shop of Horrors about their characters in the musical, what this show means to them, and what makes it the perfect show for audiences to come see during this spooky season.  

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]]> Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, talks with two stars of Little Shop of Horrors about their characters in the musical, what this show means to them, and what makes it the perfect show for audiences to come see during this spooky season.  

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-13761367 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2721 full false All Shook Up, Play That Goes Wrong, a chat with Riley Wesson, August 16th 2023 All Shook Up, Play That Goes Wrong, a chat with Riley Wesson, August 16th 2023 Artistic Director, Britt Hancock chats with Riley Wesson about playing the Roustabout in All Shook Up, and his fight choreography for The Play That Goes Wrong. 

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]]> Artistic Director, Britt Hancock chats with Riley Wesson about playing the Roustabout in All Shook Up, and his fight choreography for The Play That Goes Wrong. 

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-13412985 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0500 2277 2 13 full false Things My Mother Taught Me, a chat with Brenda Sparks, March 16th, 2023 Things My Mother Taught Me, a chat with Brenda Sparks, March 16th, 2023 Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, talks to our Director of Things My Mother Taught Me, Brenda Sparks.  

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]]> Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, talks to our Director of Things My Mother Taught Me, Brenda Sparks.  

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]]> Buzzsprout-12458115 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0500 2152 2 12 full false Frozen Jr. Part 2, Sarah Norris and Morgan Neal, February 16, 2023 Frozen Jr. Part 2, Sarah Norris and Morgan Neal, February 16, 2023 Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, talks to our two teen actors playing the iconic Elsa in Frozen Jr, Sarah Norris and Morgan Neal.  

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]]> Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, talks to our two teen actors playing the iconic Elsa in Frozen Jr, Sarah Norris and Morgan Neal.  

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-12260760 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0600 1282 2 11 full false Frozen Jr. Part 1, Cameron Collins and Kyra Crosby, February 1, 2023 Frozen Jr. Part 1, Cameron Collins and Kyra Crosby, February 1, 2023 Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, talks to our two teen actors playing Anna in Frozen Jr, Cameron Collins and Kyra Crosby. 

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]]> Artistic Director, Britt Hancock, talks to our two teen actors playing Anna in Frozen Jr, Cameron Collins and Kyra Crosby. 

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-12165010 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0600 1180 10 full false Michael Ruff, Oct 27, 2020 Michael Ruff, Oct 27, 2020 Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows on our stages.

Today's episode: Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse star Michael Ruff.

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]]> Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows on our stages.

Today's episode: Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse star Michael Ruff.

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-6089470 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1489 theater, arts, theatre, Cumberland County Playhouse, CCP, acting, drama, music 1 9 full false Daniel Black, Part 2 Oct 10, 2020 Daniel Black, Part 2 Oct 10, 2020 Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stages.

Today's episode: Part 2 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse star Daniel Black.

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]]> Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stages.

Today's episode: Part 2 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse star Daniel Black.

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-5840125 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1289 theater, theatre, acting, musicals, arts, CCP, Cumberland County Playhouse 1 8 full false Daniel Black, Part 1, Sept 28, 2020 Daniel Black, Part 1, Sept 28, 2020 Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stages.

Today's episode: Part 1 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse star Daniel Black.

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]]> Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stages.

Today's episode: Part 1 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse star Daniel Black.

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-5644537 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1296 theater, arts, theatre, Cumberland County Playhouse, CCP 1 7 full false DeAnna Etchison and Cory Clark, Part 2, Sept 4, 2020 DeAnna Etchison and Cory Clark, Part 2, Sept 4, 2020 Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stages.

Today's episode: Part 2 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse stars DeAnna Etchison and Cory Clark.

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]]> Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stages.

Today's episode: Part 2 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse stars DeAnna Etchison and Cory Clark.

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-5296303 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2130 theater, theatre, acting 1 6 full false DeAnna Etchison and Cory Clark, Part 1, Aug 18th, 2020 DeAnna Etchison and Cory Clark, Part 1, Aug 18th, 2020 Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stages.

Today's episode: Part 1 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse stars DeAnna Etchison and Cory Clark.

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]]> Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stages.

Today's episode: Part 1 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's conversation with Playhouse stars DeAnna Etchison and Cory Clark.

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-5052215 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1529 theater, theatre, acting 1 5 full false Weslie Webster, Part 2, July 15th, 2020 Weslie Webster, Part 2, July 15th, 2020 Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The Best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stage.

Today's episode: Part 2 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's chat with Playhouse star and Education Director Weslie Webster.

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]]> Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The Best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company, hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stage.

Today's episode: Part 2 of Artistic Director Britt Hancock's chat with Playhouse star and Education Director Weslie Webster.

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-4581062 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1506 theater, acting, drama, NYC, arts, education 1 4 full false Weslie Webster, Part 1, July 3, 2020 Weslie Webster, Part 1, July 3, 2020 Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company,.hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stage.

Today's episode: Artistic Director Britt Hancock chats with Playhouse star and Education Director Weslie Webster.

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]]> Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company,.hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stage.

Today's episode: Artistic Director Britt Hancock chats with Playhouse star and Education Director Weslie Webster.

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]]> Cumberland County Playhouse Buzzsprout-4427120 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1322 theater, arts, theatre, acting, music, education 1 3 full false Patty Payne and Jason Ross, Part 2, June 25, 2020 Patty Payne and Jason Ross, Part 2, June 25, 2020 Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company,.hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stage.

Today's episode: Part 2! Artistic Director Britt Hancock chats with Playhouse stars Patty Payne and Jason Ross.

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]]> Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company,.hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stage.

Today's episode: Part 2! Artistic Director Britt Hancock chats with Playhouse stars Patty Payne and Jason Ross.

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]]> Patty Payne and Jason Ross Buzzsprout-4316306 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0500 947 theater, arts, theatre, acting, music 1 2 full false Patty Payne and Jason Ross, June 18, 2020 Patty Payne and Jason Ross, June 18, 2020 Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company,.hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stage.

Today's episode: Artistic Director Britt Hancock chats with Playhouse stars Patty Payne and Jason Ross.

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]]> Welcome to Lobby Talk, a podcast from the Cumberland County Playhouse. The best place to hear Playhouse gossip is in the lobby, and now we are bringing the lobby to you! You'll hear stories from our company,.hear about upcoming events, and what goes into putting shows onto our stage.

Today's episode: Artistic Director Britt Hancock chats with Playhouse stars Patty Payne and Jason Ross.

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]]> Patty Payne and Jason Ross Buzzsprout-4225211 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0500 736 theater, theatre, acting, music, Jason Ross, Patty Payne, 1 1 full false Lobby Talk Theme Song Lobby Talk Theme Song Our theme song, written by Ron Murphy!

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]]> Ron Buzzsprout-4125524 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:00:00 -0500 77 full true