A historic venue doesn’t just reopen, it comes back to life. We sit down again with John and Brenda Little from the Atlas Theatre to talk about what really happened behind the closed doors: the structural work that had to be done in an 1887-era building, the surprise fire suppression requirements that slowed the timeline, and the upgrades that change how the building can be protected for the next 100-plus years. If you love old buildings, downtown Cheyenne, or the behind-the-scenes reality of a major renovation, you’ll get the honest version here.

We also get into the fun parts, including what they found during construction: painted peacock designs hidden behind walls, covered brick archways, and a few strange artifacts that remind you just how much history can get tucked away in a theater. Then we shift to what the community is really waiting for: the Atlas grand reopening, how to book Atlas Theatre tours through Cheyenne Little Theatre Players, and the full 2026-2027 season announcement. We talk through the lineup including Shrek the Musical, Misery, Nunsense (dinner theater), Clue, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Rock of Ages, plus how season tickets and the flexible Pick Six package work.

To wrap, we zoom out to what makes community theater run: volunteers, youth Summer Stock, and a culture where people can learn lights, sound, sets, box office, or step on stage for the first time. We finish with two closing questions that land with surprising depth: what great leadership looks like, and what “home” means now. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, share this with a friend who loves local arts, and leave us a review so more people can find the show.

EPISODE 4/4 of BUILDING HOPE IN CHEYENNE

We’re closing out our Building Hope in Cheyenne series with an episode that brings everything full circle—and challenges YOU to be part of the solution.

We kick things off with Dan Dorsch and Daffney Sandoval from Habitat for Humanity, diving into the incredible Blitz Build—a powerful example of what can happen when a community comes together. In just days, homes go from foundation to reality, showing firsthand how collaboration, volunteers, and shared purpose can create real impact for local families.

Then, we take the conversation a step further.

We’re joined by Jason Mincer, Executive Director of Wyoming Neighbors for Housing, to talk about what comes next. Because solving the housing crisis doesn’t stop at building homes—it requires advocacy, education, and community involvement.

Jason shares how you can:

✔️ Stay informed on housing issues

✔️ Advocate for smart, attainable housing solutions

✔️ Support policies that make building possible

✔️ Get involved and make your voice heard

This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action.

If you’ve been inspired by this series, this is your next step in helping build a stronger, more attainable future for Cheyenne. 🏡❤️

In Episode 3 of our Affordable Housing Series, we sit down with Derek Fisbeck and Daffney Sandoval from Habitat for Humanity to unpack the real challenges—and innovative solutions—behind workforce housing in Laramie County.

What started as a piece of land sitting idle for years turned into a powerful momentum shift after $1.8 million in infrastructure funding unlocked the ability to build at scale. Now, Habitat is breaking ground on 12 homes, including a high-energy “Blitz Build” where 4 homes will be built in just 10 days with help from the community.

This episode also highlights a groundbreaking first: a partnership between Habitat and the Wyoming Army National Guard through the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program. This collaboration allows military engineers to gain real-world training while helping build homes locally—a true win-win for both the community and those who serve.

We also dive into the bigger picture: Why Wyoming is losing hundreds of millions in revenue due to lack of workforce housing
The overwhelming demand for housing funding across the state
And how bold, community-driven solutions are stepping up where traditional systems fall short

At its core, this episode is about more than building houses—it’s about building stability, opportunity, and long-term change.