This podcast episode is an exploration of design and technical theater classes at Lansing Community College, emphasizing their significance for aspiring theater artists. We engage in a dialogue with esteemed LCC design faculty, Chelle Peterson and Michael Beyer, who talk about their experiences and the transformative nature of technical education in the performing arts. Both faculty members share insights on how such courses not only enhance artistic collaboration but also foster essential life skills in creativity and teamwork.

Website: IATSE Local 274

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Website: LCC Performing Arts

Paige Tufford sits down with Chelle Peterson and Rob Roznowski to discuss the latest productions in LCC’s Summer Stage season: The "Tail" of Peter Rabbit and Going Medieval! They share insights into adapting the classic children's story into an interactive musical, as well as explore the creative partnership between writing and directing.

Website: LCC's Summer Stage

Event Information:

The “Tail” of Peter Rabbit – A Musical

When: June 24-28 (7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday / 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday)

Where: Black Box Theatre, located in the Gannon Building, room 1422

Young audiences will love this charming, interactive musical with its comical characters and five original songs. This adaptation follows the adventures of Peter as he raids Farmer McGregor’s garden and gets tangled in netting and then lost. We join Peter on his search to find his way home and get to meet all the creatures he interacts with along the way.

Going Medieval! – Two comedic plays from the 1400s

When: July 22-26 (7 p.m.)

Where: Dart Auditorium

“The Second Shepherds’ Play” is one of the most well-known mystery plays, depicting the lives of three shepherds just before the nativity. Known for its blend of religious theme and regional humor, this is one of several plays included in the Wakefield Mystery Cycle. Each play in the cycle depicted a story from the Bible, and it was performed through small towns and villages.

“Mankind” is a morality play written around 1470, often considered one of the most humorous and controversial plays to have survived the period. The story follows the character of Mankind and his temptation into sin by characters representing four worldly vices.

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Website: LCC Performing Arts

On this episode, a popular Lansing event has been reborn and The Renegade Fringe Festival is making an exciting return, bringing together local theater artists and strengthening community connections. Host Paige Tufford is joined by festival Co-Founders Sally Hecksel and Shannon Bowen, to share how the festival has grown and what’s new in the REO Town location. They highlight the festival’s commitment to inclusivity, inviting artists from all backgrounds and mediums to take part, and build the creative community.

Mentioned This Episode

Website: Renegade Fringe Festival

Website: Festival Performance Application

Website: Volunteer for the Festival

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Website: LCC Performing Arts