Quick Start Podcast

Join The Rep and StoneLion Puppet Theater for a magical winter adventure through the beloved children’s classic, The Snowy Day. Ezra Jack Keats’ Caldecott Award-winning story of a young boy’s exploration through a fresh fallen snow is brought to brilliant life by over a dozen giant illuminated puppets and dazzling glow performers. From the safety of your vehicle, hear a story of joy and wonder as you drive through this one-of-a-kind immersive arts experience.

It's a Quick Start spooktacular (sorry) as Esteban Andres Cruz and Tommy Everett Russell joined us to talk about the madcap supernatural comedy of THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP. We covered their insane backstage quick changes and the powerful queer history behind the show.

Maggie Bofill (Armida), Alma Martinez (Tita), and Cheryl Umaña (Medea) joined the Quick Start Podcast to discuss MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES. We talked about the power of working with an all-Latinx cast and design team, and what makes Luis Alfaro's script so breathtaking.

Rebeca Miller, who plays Charlotte Lucas in The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis production of Pride and Prejudice, talks about her character's tough choices in the play, choreographing the elaborate ball scenes and how she discovered Jane Austen through zombies.

Truth meets fiction in a special double episode of the Quick Start podcast! We spoke with author John D'Agata and Brian Slaten, the actor who portrays him in The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis production of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT.

Jayson Speters of ANGELS IN AMERICA kicks off Season 3 of the podcast! We discussed how his background helped him bring authenticity and integrity to his portrayal of Joe Pitt, plus the truly *epic* process behind preparing seven hours of theatre in less than two months.

Matthew McGloin joined the Quick Start Podcast to talk about surviving THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, why he keeps his body running on eggs and Sour Patch candies, and how the production's cast and creative team brought a home-brewed version of this smash hit comedy to St. Louis.

Kathleen Wise drops by the Quick Start Podcast to talk about playing the real-life diplomatic rock star Mona Juul in OSLO, as well as honing her Norwegian accent and working with Rep artistic director Steven Woolf.

Carl Howell joins the Quick Start podcast to discuss ALABAMA STORY, his lifelong fandom of Bruce Springsteen and how to speak with a convincing Alabaman accent.

Laurel Casillo, who plays Mother in The Rep's production of A CHRISTMAS STORY, talks about why the original movie continues to endure, as well as her own family's holiday traditions.

Michael James Reed joins the Quick Start podcast to discuss The Rep's production of A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2, plus his lengthy and varied acting career – including numerous productions at The Rep.

Sean McLaughlin of EVITA discusses the show, his character, meeting sir Tim Rice and the epic prank war he's engaging with co-star Michelle Aravena.

Husband-and-wife acting duo Ted Deasy and Gina Daniels sat down with us to go behind the scenes of BORN YESTERDAY, now playing at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. We discussed their characters, the fantastic costumes and set, and the rehearsal process.

We spoke with Fajer Kaisi of THE HUMANS about spooky sounds, training in turkey carving and representation in Hollywood (including the Marvel Cinematic Universe). The show continues through March 4!

Morgan Kirner of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES talks about the music of the show, her character and how she and her three castmates formed a real bond through their rehearsal process.

In this edition of the Quick Start Podcast, we spoke with Miles G. Jackson about playing Arthur de Bourgh in MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, a show that creates a new romantic adventure for the characters of Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Miles bravely admitted his own lack of Austen knowledge going into the production, discussed how he has to keep his natural sarcasm in check during the show, and introduced us to Arthur, the only character in the show who didn't appear in Austen's...

Kim Wong (Ophelia) discusses all things Shakespeare.

For the first episode of The Rep's Quick Start podcast, we sat down with Jimmy Kieffer, who plays Ed in The Rep's production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. We discussed the show's unique choreography, the fine art of acting with one's back, and what it's like to get stung in the face by a jellyfish.