What happens when Granbury Theatre Academy students head to the Junior Theatre Festival? 🎭

In this episode of Acting Up with GTC, hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner sit down with some of the incredible students who represented the Granbury Theatre Academy at Junior Theatre Festival Atlanta and JTF West in Sacramento.

These talented young performers share what it was like to perform their 15-minute cut of Madagascar Jr., work with Broadway professionals, and connect with thousands of theatre kids from around the world. 🌎✨

You'll hear about:
🎭 Performing at the largest musical theatre festival in the world
🏆 GTC students earning Outstanding Performance and All-Star honors
🎤 Workshops with Broadway professionals
🤝 Making lifelong friendships with theatre kids from across the country
🦁 Playing larger-than-life characters like Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe

Plus, Micky and Matt talk about opening weekend of Anything Goes at the historic Granbury Opera House and what’s coming next for the Granbury Theatre Academy.

If you love theatre, performing, or just hearing passionate young artists talk about what they love, this episode is for you!

🎟 See a show at the Granbury Opera House:
https://www.granburytheatrecompany.org

🎓 Learn more about Granbury Theatre Academy & JTF:
https://granburytheatreacademy.org

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🚢🎙️ TAP SHOES. COLE PORTER. PURE BROADWAY FUN.

Season 3, Episode 2 of Acting Up with GTC is here — and we’re going behind the scenes of Anything Goes at the Historic Granbury Opera House!

Micky and Matt sit down with director Jay Lewis and cast members Sophie Warren (Reno Sweeney) and Jake Hamilton (Billy Crocker) to talk:

🎶 Iconic Cole Porter songs you already know
👞 Big, bold tap numbers
😂 Zany disguises and classic Golden Age comedy
🏆 JTF celebrations
…and a little remote podcast chaos for good measure

If you love classic Broadway, big vocals, fast-paced comedy, and a show that’s simply FUN for the sake of fun — this episode (and this production) is for you.

🎟️ Anything Goes
📅 February 27 – March 22
📍 Granbury Opera House
🌐 granburytheatrecompany.org
📞 817-579-0952

Listen now — then come see it live. Because on this ship… anything goes! 🎭✨

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Chapters

00:00Introduction to Acting Up Podcast

01:50Upcoming Events and Productions

06:00Junior Theater Festival Experience

11:18Cast and Director Insights on Anything Goes

13:42Rehearsal Progress and Character Exploration

21:47Character Dynamics and Themes in Anything Goes

24:15Exploring Eli Whitney's Character

26:08The Joy of Directing Musical Theater

27:59Memorable Productions and Personal Experiences

30:51The Cast's Journey in Theater

34:20Anticipation for the Upcoming Show

36:57Family-Friendly Fun in Musical Theater

39:48Behind the Scenes of 'Anything Goes'

🎧✨ Season 3 of Acting Up with GTC starts now! ✨🎧

We’re kicking off Season 3 with a high-energy episode packed with theatre news, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at what’s ahead in 2026 at the historic Granbury Opera House.

In this episode, we:
🎭 Preview Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
🕵️‍♂️ Chat with the show’s director and cast
🎶 Talk Junior Theater Festival (JTF) Atlanta and our incredible students
🎟️ Break down what’s coming up next on the GTC stage

Whether you’re a longtime Granbury Theatre Company supporter or discovering us for the first time, this episode sets the tone for a BIG Season 3 full of stories, laughter, and a little theatrical chaos.

🎙️ Listen now and join us for the journey!

#ActingUpWithGTC #GranburyTheatreCompany #GranburyOperaHouse #BroadwayOnTheBrazos #TheatrePodcast #CommunityTheatre #Season3 #Baskerville #JTFAtlanta 🎧🎭✨

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Acting Up with GTC

01:50 The Busy Season at Granbury Theatre

05:01 Upcoming Productions and Auditions

06:47 Baskerville: A Unique Take on Sherlock Holmes

09:41 Meet the Cast of Baskerville

15:02 The Challenges of Playing Sherlock Holmes

22:25 Favorite Sherlock Holmes Stories

23:17 The Enduring Legacy of Sherlock Holmes

29:00 Why You Should See Baskerville

32:36 Sherlock Holmes Trivia Fun

35:40 Upcoming Productions and Events

🎧✨ Wrapping up 2025 with heart, humor, and a look ahead. ✨🎧

The final episode of Acting Up with GTC for 2025 is here — and it’s one of our most meaningful yet. We look back at an unforgettable 2025 season at the historic Granbury Opera House, celebrating the productions, people, and passion that made the year so special.

We also officially introduce the full slate of directors for the 2026 Broadway on the Brazos season, giving you an inside look at the artists who will be leading our stages into the future. Along the way, there’s laughter, reflection, a little chaos, and plenty of love for this theatre community we call home.

Thank you for listening, supporting, and acting up with us all year long. 💙
Here’s to new stories, bold voices, and another exciting season ahead.

🎭🎶 Listen now and join us for the journey.

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✨🎭 Step into the magic of Christmas at the Granbury Opera House!
The cast and creative team behind A Christmas Carol join Micky & Matt on the latest Acting Up with GTC episode to share behind-the-scenes stories, new original music, and plenty of laughs! 🎶🎅
🎧 Tune in now and get a sneak peek at the show everyone’s talking about!
🎟️ Tickets are flying fast → granburytheatrecompany.org
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🎉🐾🌷 The moment our young performers have been waiting for!
The Granbury Theatre Academy 2026 Season is officially here — and it’s our most exciting lineup yet!
This year’s season is full of music, laughter, and a little Shakespearean mischief. 😉
🎧 Catch all the details on the newest Acting Up with GTC podcast episode!
👉 granburytheatreacademy.org
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Step into the hilarious world of Young Frankenstein with the cast and creative team of the Granbury Theatre Company’s fall musical! 🎭💀

In this rollicking episode of Acting Up with GTC, hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner welcome director Jonah Hart and cast members Brian Lawson and Colton Lively for a laugh-filled conversation about bringing Mel Brooks’ monstrous masterpiece back to life on the Granbury Opera House stage.

From backstage stories and memorable mishaps to our first-ever Monster Mash Trivia showdown (complete with Easy Buttons 🎯), this episode is packed with comedy, camaraderie, and pure GTC fun.

👉 Get your tickets now for Young Frankenstein (Oct. 17–Nov. 9, 2025) at granburytheatrecompany.org
📍 Granbury Opera House, Granbury, Texas

⚠️ PG-13 for mild adult humor — leave the little monsters at home!

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✨ Get ready for a blockbuster season at the historic Granbury Opera House! ✨In this special episode of Acting Up with GTC, hosts Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner pull back the curtain on the 2026 Broadway on the Brazos season — packed with mystery, music, and pure theatrical magic.🎭 From Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville” to classics like Anything Goes, Mary Poppins, and Footloose, plus favorites like To Kill a Mockingbird and Legally Blonde, it’s a lineup that’s equal parts laughter, heart, and standing ovations.Find out which shows are returning, which ones are brand-new to the Opera House, and why this might be the most exciting GTC season yet.🎟️ Season tickets are on sale now! Don’t wait — your favorite seats won’t last long.👉 Visit granburytheatrecompany.org or call 817-579-0952.#GranburyTheatreCompany #BroadwayOnTheBrazos #GranburyOperaHouse #ActingUpWithGTC #TheatreLife #BehindTheScenes #TexasTheatre #CommunityTheatre #MusicalTheatre #BroadwayFans #SupportLocalArts 🎭✨🎶