Best Neuse Little Theatre Podcasts (2025)

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Neuse Little Podcast - Sex Please, We're Sixty Cast 36:30

8d ago36:30

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Send us a text Matt sits down with the cast of Sex Please, We're Sixty, our final show of the 50th Anniversary Season. We discuss the show, a comedy by Micheal and Susan Parker, their characters, what brought them to NLT, and all the mayhem involved. Guests: Kirk Davidson, Larry Grey, Chantal Wright, Joyce Kilpatrick-Jordan, and Denise Joyner Host …

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Neuse Little Podcast - Season 51 Announcement 16:39

2M ago16:39

16:39

Send us a text We are excited to announce our show line up for Season 51 (2025-2026). We have a great mix of shows and are looking forward to bringing some great shows (some known, some unknown) to our audiences. We will have a brochure available soon. We will announce when season tickets can be purchased (definitely available by the final show of …

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Neuse Little Podcast - Steel Magnolias Cast 39:53

2M ago39:53

39:53

Send us a text The full cast of NLT's latest production, Steel Magnolias, appear on the show to discuss the development of their characters, acting choices and losses and gains. Find out how they make some well-known characters fresh and give them new depth. Guests: Michelle Dawes, Kaitlyn Tarley, Elizabeth Armstrong, Kim O'Callaghan, Theressa Rose…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Oscar Movies 1:05:11

3M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Send us a text Join us for our fourth annual Oscar podcast! A full house of NLP vets Abby Jordan, Keith Davis, Randall Lawrence-Hurt, Justin Gore-Pike and DH Johnson discuss each movie nominated for Best Picture in 2024. Be aware of spoilers and the occasional mature theme in this wide-ranging discussion of cinema. *This was recorded before the con…

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Neuse Little Podcast - The Foreigner Cast 35:50

4M ago35:50

35:50

Send us a text Join us as we talk with some of the cast of our latest production, The Foreigner. We talk about the characters, the social issues within the comedy, and about the experience of doing the same part after performing it at another theatre. The Foreigner runs February 14, 15, 16, 21 & 22, 2025. Guests: Amy West Whitley, Madi Lee, Randall…

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Neuse Little Podcast - A Very Brenda Christmas 46:09

5M ago46:09

46:09

Send us a text New board member, Benda Hartley, stops by the podcast and chats about her cleaning obsession. Also, it wouldn't be Christmas if we didn't go around and talk about our various traumas associated with the holiday. Guest: Brenda Hartley Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Kathi Nixon visit Neuse Little Theatre at ww…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Arsenic and Old Lace Cast 43:39

7M ago43:39

43:39

Send us a text Join us for the latest episode of the Neuse Little Podcast as we chat with Kathi Nixon (director), Nancy Gibbs (Abby), and Patsy Castellano (Martha) about bringing this dark comedy to life on stage! Get the inside scoop on what it takes to direct, perform, and perfect this classic – with plenty of laughs along the way! Guests: Kathi …

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Neuse Little Podcast - Wizard of Oz Cast part 2 40:05

9M ago40:05

40:05

Send us a text We continue our interviews with some of the cast of The Wizard of Oz. We talk with Larry Grey, Kathi Nixon, and Ava Wilson as they discuss playing some morally ambiguous characters from classic theatre and movie history. We are so excited to be able to bring the show to the stage for the kick-off of our 50th Anniversary Season! Guest…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Wizard of Oz Cast part 1 37:05

9M ago37:05

37:05

Send us a text Join us as we kick off our 50th Anniversary Season by interviewing some of the cast of The Wizard of Oz. We talk with Hannah Quinlivan, Darren Nix, Tanner Harmon, and Daniel E.D. Brown as they discuss playing the iconic roles of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion in this American theatre classic. Guests: Hannah Quinlivan, Darren Ni…

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Neuse Little Podcast - 2024 Cannon Nominations 21:56

11M ago21:56

21:56

Send us a text Meta and Matt briefly cover the Cannon nominations for the 2023-2024 season at NLT. The Cannons, named after long-time supporter Doris Cannon, are NLT's acting awards that is held at the end of every season. We are so fortunate to have so much talent. Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Li…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Madagascar Summer 2024 25:12

11M ago25:12

25:12

Send us a text Matt sits down with a few members of the cast of Madagascar, Jr. and they discuss their experiences at this year’s NLT summer camp. Guests: Patsy Castellano, Julia Scalice, Nolan Anckner, Jayden Grisafi, Caleb Humphrey, Ryan Jernigan, and Ava Wilson Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Litt…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Angel Street Cast 30:07

1y ago30:07

30:07

Send us a text Angel Street closes out NLT’s 49th season and the cast and director stop by to discuss the origin of the term “gaslight” and staging this Victorian thriller for a modern audience. Guests: Theressa Rose, Larry Grey, Kirk Davidson, Marianna Morin, Joyce Kilpatrick-Jordan, Noah Denton Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Ivories at the Gilbert 41:59

1y ago41:59

41:59

Send us a text The cast and crew of Ivories playing at The Gilbert Theater in Fayetteville stop by to discuss why there should be more stage horror and of talk of their recently staged musical Assassins. Guests: Lawrence Carisle III, Michelle Rutherford, Dan Adams, Justin Gore-Pike Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walke…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Unnecessary Farce Cast 33:55

1y ago33:55

33:55

Send us a text The cast of the zany comedy Unnecessary Farce stop by to chat about bittersweet farewells, small words, copious amounts of doors and a brief foray into meat. Enjoy. Guests: Titania Ruffino, Jorge Sepulveda, Larry Grey, Keith Allen Davis Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at…

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Neuse Little Podcast - 50th Anniversary Announcement 16:24

1y ago16:24

16:24

Send us a text Matt and Meta unveil the much anticipated lineup of shows for NLT’s 50th Anniversary. Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Leave a review and let us know what you think.…

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Neuse Little Podcast - 2024 Oscar Movies 49:54

1y ago49:54

49:54

Send us a text While the next show rehearses we take it off-stage and onto the silver screen. Abby, Justin, Tamara and Matt talk about some of the most critically acclaimed movies of 2023. Movies discussed include: Oppenheimer, Barbie, Poor Things, Maestro and The Holdovers. Guests: Abigail Jordan, Tamara Baltazar, Justin Gore-Pike Host & Creator: …

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Neuse Little Podcast - The Lion in Winter 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

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Send us a text For this month’s episode we have a sampling of the cast from NLT’s show The Lion in Winter. Join us we talk to newcomers Noah and Larry on navigating complicated characters, unhealthy family dynamics and what’s it’s like acting for the first time at the hut. Guests: Noah Denton, Larry Gray, Stephanie Veren Host & Creator: Matt Gore P…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Christmas Trivia 43:54

1+ y ago43:54

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Send us a text Join Matt, Meta, Justin, Tam and Keith in a festive round of Christmas movie trivia. Hear if team Krampus or team Scrooge takes home the coveted Christmas Wig. Guests: Justin Gore-Pike, Tamara Baltazar, and Keith Davis Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittleht…

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Neuse Little Podcast - The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular Cast 30:43

1+ y ago30:43

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Send us a text The cast and director come chat about the upcoming show at NLT The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular. Discussions include working on memorization, cast bonding and an ill-fated pre-rehearsal wine walk. Guests: Stephanie Veren, Theressa Rose, Nancy Gibbs, Emily Snow, Nichole Braswell, and Sheila Lane Host & Creator: Matt Gor…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Benson Little Theatre 49:22

1+ y ago49:22

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Send us a text Matt and Meta are joined by the head-honchos at Benson Little Theater Jeri Keith Liles and DH Johnson. They discuss their upcoming 25th season and talk about the current play about to open, the stage adaption of the cult-favorite movie Clue. Guests: DH Johnson and Jeri Keith Liles Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music …

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Neuse Little Podcast - Willy Wonka (2023-09-23) 21:19

1+ y ago21:19

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Send us a text Matt and Meta are joined by a small contingent of the Willy Wonka cast. Listen to different perspectives on the message of the show, backstage insights and also hear us complain about how hot it was during the recording of this episode. Guests: Abbie Claire Donaldson, Asher Saab, Randy Jordan, and Kenny Howell Host & Creator: Matt Go…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Johnston County Arts Council (2023-08-11) 34:26

2y ago34:26

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Send us a text Matt chats with members of the Johnston County Arts Council about their new book Johnston County Creates. Guests: Evelyn Wool, Judy Boyette, Joyce Kilpatrick-Jordan Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Summer Camp Frozen Cast & Cannon Nominations 48:20

2y ago48:20

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Send us a text Summer is here and that means it’s time for NLT’s annual youth program. This year they are presenting “Disney’s Frozen, kids.” Matt and Meta chat with the director Patsy Castellano, music director Karen Mollins, as well as cast members Gianna Gresafi, Julia Scalice and Mackenzie Hill. Also stick around for the last bit of the show to…

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Neuse Little Podcast - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (2023-05-19) 36:23

2y ago36:23

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Send us a text Matt and Meta sit down with a portion the cast of 176th NLT production The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. The conversation delves into developing a western onstage, intimacy training, love triangles and more. Guests: Madeline Snow, Owen Lewis, Daniel E.D. Brown, Randall Lawrence-Hurt Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Musi…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Season 49 Announcement 29:25

2y ago29:25

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Send us a text Join Matt, Meta and Keith as they announce Neuse Little Theatre’s 49th season (2023-2024). Guest: Keith Davis Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Leave a review and let us know what you think.…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Things My Mother Taught Me Cast (2023-03-31) 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

Send us a text The charming cast of NLT’s 175th production discuss the similarities of their characters to their real-life selves, their expectations of opening weekend and acting in a modern romantic comedy. Guests: Titania Ruffino (Olivia), Marz McCallister (Gabe), Julia Kapke (Lydia), Will Snow (Wyatt), Angela Arant (Karen), Dan Ruffino (Carter)…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Monte Carlo Cast (2023-02-17) 40:37

2+ y ago40:37

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Send us a text The director and (almost) all of the cast of Monte Carlo join us to talk about the behind the scenes process of bringing this dramedy to life onstage and how it connects with their offstage lives. Guests: Julz McCallister, Jaynesha Davis, Virginia Edwards, Bowen Thomson, Stephanie Veren Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole …

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Neuse Little Podcast - Movies 2022 (2023-01-18) 1:05:48

2+ y ago1:05:48

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Send us a text WARNING: SPOILERS! We are back with our first show of 2023 where we discuss some of favorite movies of the previous year. Enjoy! Guests: Keith Davis and Abigail Jordan Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instag…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Boeing Boeing Cast (2022-11-16) 40:55

2+ y ago40:55

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Send us a text Join the cast and crew of Boeing Boeing as they discuss Italian translations, comic timing and unexpected delays. Then in the latter portion of the podcast we veer off and talk about the late-comedian Gallagher for no good reason. Enjoy! Guests: Sequilla Arita, Theressa Rose, Randall Lawrence-Hurt, Kathi Nixon, and Patsy Castellano H…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Johnston County Heritage Ghost Walk (2022-10-30) 39:57

2+ y ago39:57

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Send us a text We take the Johnston County Heritage Center Ghost Walk (held Oct 27) and learn about the local history of JoCo about some not so familiar people, from a team of both familiar and new folks. Hope you enjoy. Host & Creator: Matt Gore Producer: Meta Toole Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org fol…

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Neuse Little Podcast - A Murder is Announced Cast (2022-09-23) 24:27

2+ y ago24:27

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Send us a text A few cast members from NLT’s season premiere “A Murder is Announced” discuss working on an 80s version of an Agatha Christie story. Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Patricia Barta, Kathi Nixon, Daniel E.D. Brown visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Tw…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Tony (2022-09-09) 35:06

2+ y ago35:06

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Send us a text Director Tony Pender returns and discusses the challenges of presenting Agatha Christie to a modern audience with modern technology. Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Tony Pender visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Leave…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Season 48 Overview (2022-08-27) 24:05

3y ago24:05

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Send us a text Meta and Matt preview the 48th season of Neuse Little Theatre. Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram! Leave a review and let us know what you think.By Neuse Little Theatre

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Neuse Little Podcast - DH (2022-08-12) 43:03

3y ago43:03

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Send us a text Come listen to our conversation with DH Johnson as we talk about what’s in store next season at Benson Little Theatre. Then we talk about older movies based on plays with a brief foray into a discussion of the pros and cons of method acting. Host & Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: DH Johnson …

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Neuse Little Podcast - Darius & Theressa (2022-07-30) 42:29

3y ago42:29

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Send us a text For our 50th episode we welcome back our first guests. Darius and Theressa Rose return to talk the state of NLT and 50th anniversary ideas. We hope you enjoy. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Darius Rose & Theressa Rose visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Summer Movie Review (2022-07-15) 38:30

3y ago38:30

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Send us a text Summer is blazing away, and NLT is taking a break from the heat with our 48th season picking up in August. Join us as we kick back and talk about summer movies and try to not die of heat-stroke in this off-the-wall episode. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Keith Davis visit Neuse Lit…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Summer Camp/Cannon Awards Recap (2022-07-02) 48:11

3y ago48:11

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Send us a text After taking a break in June we’re back with repeat guest Patsy Castellano and newcomer Karen Mollins, join us as we chat about the Neuse Little Theatre Summer Drama Camp coming back after a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and after that Meta and I recap NLT’s annual award ceremony The Cannons. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Produc…

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Neuse Little Podcast - The Trip to Bountiful Cast (2022-05-27) 30:05

3y ago30:05

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Send us a text Hear from a few cast members of The Trip to Bountiful opening Friday May 27th. We talk about a variety of topics such as backgrounds, motivations and making the most out of tech week. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Edith Berry, Caroline Chavez, Tim Russell visit Neuse Little Theat…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Meta (2022-05-13) 35:56

3y ago35:56

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Send us a text Join Matt and Meta as they set out to discuss the finale of Neuse Little Theatre’s 47th season Trip to Bountiful and how they get delightfully distracted along the way. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Facebook and…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Anita (2022-04-30) 42:40

3y ago42:40

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Send us a text Join us we talk to one of the most talented people at our humble hut. Set painter/set dresser Anita Liverman stops by the show and discusses her favorite sets to paint, her unique eye for detail and her other artistic forays in the Smithfield community. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Gues…

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Neuse Little Podcast - 'Til Beth Do Us Part Cast (2022-04-15) 36:47

3y ago36:47

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Send us a text In our latest episode, we talk with three cast members of the current NLT production, 'Til Beth Do Us Part. We find out about the show, their roles, and their experiences with NLT and other area theater groups. Show runs April 15 & 16, 2022. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Laurie E…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Abigail (2022-04-01) 36:10

3y ago36:10

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Send us a text The director of NLT’s 170th production 'Til Beth Do Us Part, Abigail Jordan, joins us on the show this week. Hear us chat about working with an experienced cast, having a crew that supports you and navigating the pitfalls of being a first-time director. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Gues…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Beth (2022-03-18) 40:24

3y ago40:24

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Send us a text Join us as we talk to Beth Cannon about her late mother Doris’ contributions to the founding of NLT and her work in the arts and culture of Johnston County. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Beth Cannon visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us on Twitter, Fac…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Larry (2022-03-04) 40:17

3y ago40:17

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Send us a text While we’re in between shows at NLT we welcome back Lawrence Carlisle III artistic director at the Gilbert Theater in Fayetteville, NC to talk about their upcoming show, his hatred of all things popular and then we all decide to crap on Andrew Lloyd Webber. Enjoy! Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Wa…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Outsiders Cast (2022-02-18) 30:04

3+ y ago30:04

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Send us a text This week we talk to a small portion of The Outsiders cast. Grace, Jack and Bo take us through the rehearsal process and tell us what to expect from the 169th NLT production. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Grace D’Entremont, Jack D’Entremont, Bowen Thomson visit Neuse Little Theat…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Tony Outsiders (2022-02-04) 42:52

3+ y ago42:52

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Send us a text Join us as we welcome back Tony Pender to the show. In this episode he talks about directing NLT’s new production “The Outsiders” premiering at the hut February 18th and runs two weekends. We discuss his vision for the show, working with several new teens in the cast and overall themes from the classic S.E. Hinton YA novel and how th…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Bill & Joyce (2022-01-21) 42:20

3+ y ago42:20

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Send us a text Join us as we talk to longtime NLT veteran Bill Jordan about his experience puppeteering the plant from Little Shop of Horrors and his work on keeping the hut up and running as well as several memorable roles onstage. His wife Joyce also rejoins the podcast to talk about her responsibilities as business manager for NLT. Host and Crea…

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Neuse Little Podcast - 2021 Movies (2022-01-07) 53:12

3+ y ago53:12

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Send us a text The first NLT show of 2022 is in production and while they rehearse, we thought we’d take things from the stage to the silver screen this episode. Join Matt, Keith, Justin and Larry as they talk about some of the best movies of 2021. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Keith Davis, Jus…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Cajun Christmas (2021-12-24) 6:33

3+ y ago6:33

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Send us a text Greg Hill reads "Cajun Night Before Christmas" by "TROSCLAIR", edited by Howard Jacobs, and illustrated by James Rice. Pelican Publishing Company originally published 1973. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guest: Greg Hill visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteatre.org follow us o…

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Neuse Little Podcast - Fred (2021-12-10) 49:34

3+ y ago49:34

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Send us a text This week we talk to longtime NLT actor, board member and all-around handyman Fred Toole. Hear him reminisce about hosting the Cannons as well as being a part of several classic NLT shows. Host and Creator: Matt Gore * Producer: Meta Toole * Music by: Cody Walker * Guests: Fred Toole visit Neuse Little Theatre at www.neuselittlehteat…

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