Jerry Jaffe has spent most of his life in the performing arts. He’s a director, actor, writer, teacher, and stand-up comedian who has directed more than 100 plays and worked in everything from community theater and professional theater to avant-garde productions around the world. Jerry and I first met doing community theater, but as I discovered during this conversation, there was a whole lot about his story that I didn't know.

We talk about his years living and working in Japan and New Zealand, performing with a professional Japanese theater company, his experiences with stand-up comedy, and his book Religious Satire in the Era of New Atheism. Jerry also shares the story behind the one-person show he's developing about his experience with thyroid cancer, and, of course, we have to talk about the time he accidentally became a snake in front of hundreds of people in Japan. 🐍

This is a conversation about theater, comedy, creativity, and all the unexpected places a life in the arts can take you.

🎙️ Scene And Heard features conversations with the actors, directors, filmmakers, musicians, and other creative people who make Ohio's entertainment community so interesting.

Jerry Jaffe’s links…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrycjaffe/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.c.jaffe

Religious Satire in the Era of New Atheism - book: https://tinyurl.com/4u3u5wdr

The Thyroid Chronicles: https://boxoffice.upfrontps.org/event/the-thyroid-cancer-chronicles/

Podcast - The Comical Heathen: https://comicalheathen.podbean.com/

The episode that Jim did 🤦‍♂️: https://tinyurl.com/bdwzwduh

Kaze no Ko - children’s theater in Japan: https://www.kazenoko.co.jp/

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Heather Bayles has a lot going on. 🎬

She's an actor, writer, director, producer, and filmmaker, and she seems to have a new project around every corner.

In this episode of Scene And Heard, Heather and Jim talk about her recent and upcoming projects, including Justin's End, Broken 2, Hey Jupiter, The Obsidian Mirror, and the short film she recently wrote, directed, and acted in for the Fright Film competition.

Heather also talks about what it's like working behind the camera, becoming a script supervisor and co-producer, and how learning the different parts of filmmaking has actually made her a better actor.

We also get a little more personal as Heather talks about seeing her kids get involved in filmmaking, her experience with 24-hour theater, her love of writing, and her plans to make her first feature film.

🎙️ Scene And Heard features conversations with the actors, directors, filmmakers, musicians, and other creative people who make Ohio's entertainment community so interesting.

Heather Bayles’ links…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherlbayles/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbayles

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadiaStreetProductions

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiastreetproductions/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567448709632

Justin’s End trailer: https://youtu.be/GWMUrFwh87M?si=s66wK3gcdgIhnsy-

Hey, Jupiter trailer: https://youtu.be/Khd31zPqHOg?si=tis9CfqtA40xzBqv

The Obsidian Mirror trailer: https://youtu.be/MiGMw5GO_Do?si=AvEblj_9mVvnd7qr

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Email: PodcastSceneAndHeard@gmail.com

Brandon Hendrix and Rosebelle Easthom are a married couple, creative partners, and the filmmakers behind Finaline Productions. In this episode of Scene And Heard, they talk about how they met, how they learned to work together, and what it's like to build films from the ground up.

We talk about their first two short films, Hidden Motives and When the Sun Sets, both of which are headed to the Maumee Film Festival, and their newest project, That Little Boy, a film based on a true story that they're currently editing.

Brandon and Rosebelle also talk about the challenges of making independent films, learning from each project, balancing filmmaking with marriage, and why they've chosen to create the kinds of stories they want to see rather than waiting for someone else to make them.

🎙️ Scene And Heard features conversations with the actors, directors, filmmakers, musicians, and other creative people who make Ohio's entertainment community so interesting.

Brandon and Rosebelle’s links…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosebelle.easthom/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finalineproductions/

Email: easthomr@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579856968003

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Email: PodcastSceneAndHeard@gmail.com

Kase Ellers has a lot going on.

He started working in real estate at just 16 years old and has since built a successful career as a real estate entrepreneur. But real estate is only part of the story. Kase has also worked in television, acting, writing, and producing, and he continues to find new ways to combine those interests.

In this episode of Scene And Heard, Kase talks about his early start in real estate, his long-standing love of television, his experiences with House Hunters, and how he eventually found his way into acting.

We talk about working in vertical film, pitching television projects, his experiences as an actor, and the challenge of creating opportunities rather than simply waiting for them.

Kase is currently working on Real Estate Crazy, his own reality mini-series, and talks about what he's learned from creating and producing his own project.

It's a conversation about taking different paths, trying new things, and figuring out how to build a creative life on your own terms.

🎙️ Scene And Heard features conversations with the actors, directors, filmmakers, musicians, and other creative people who make Ohio's entertainment community so interesting.

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Kase Eller’s links…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kasesplaces/

Kase on House Hunters: https://youtu.be/ChO8ORh75kA?si=35pvksScTp4DW_k8

My Cyber Crush Is My Boss: https://youtu.be/Tm3nuRmag9E?si=01rJYNjMQwO3meIa

Spiritually Conspired podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q3zoS5VdoheiOS3pPl74a

Scene And Heard links…

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/mvvc4asf

TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/6ypzxt9p

Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3nn398mb

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/26ekwnhu

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2uc3myhy

Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4y8mbm5v

Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/mrxpzjf2

iHeart Radio : https://tinyurl.com/mrxkfnhv

Deezer: https://tinyurl.com/mp9tyhr

Email: PodcastSceneAndHeard@gmail.com

Justin F. Courtney has spent much of his life finding different ways to connect with people. He’s worked in higher education, speaks professionally about emotional intelligence, records and performs his own music, runs a wedding and special events business, and, more recently, discovered a love for acting.

In this episode of Scene And Heard, Justin talks about the funny story behind how he first got started singing, the influence of his father and brother, his journey through higher education, and the many creative paths he has taken along the way.

Most of all, Justin talks about why he keeps trying new things and why he believes whatever platform you have can be used to make a difference in someone else's life.

Scene And Heard features conversations with the actors, directors, filmmakers, musicians, and other creative people who make Ohio's local entertainment community so interesting.

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Justin F. Courtney’s links…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.courtney.754

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtown3121/

Email: justinfcourtney78@gmail.com

Just Us By Justin links…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustUsbyJustin

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/just-us-by-justin-wapakoneta?osq=just+us+by+justin

Scene And Heard links…

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/mvvc4asf

TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/6ypzxt9p

Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3nn398mb

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/26ekwnhu

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2uc3myhy

Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4y8mbm5v

Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/mrxpzjf2

iHeart Radio : https://tinyurl.com/mrxkfnhv

Deezer: https://tinyurl.com/mp9tyhr

Email: PodcastSceneAndHeard@gmail.com

In this episode of Scene And Heard, host Jim Hagan sits down with actress Alissa Liebenguth to talk about her journey into independent filmmaking.

Fresh from her first film role in Baby Dead Bird, Alissa shares how an acting and modeling program helped launch her career, what it's like stepping onto a film set for the first time, and why acting quickly became something she felt she was meant to do. Together, Jim and Alissa discuss auditioning, memorizing monologues, creating believable characters, and the challenges and rewards of working in indie horror films.

Alissa Liebenguth’s links…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alissamae1245/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095406552996

Baby Dead Bird teaser trailer: https://tinyurl.com/2hxs3b77

Photos Talked About In The Episode: https://tinyurl.com/29fewh3r

Scene And Heard links…

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/mvvc4asf

TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/6ypzxt9p

Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3nn398mb

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/26ekwnhu

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2uc3myhy

Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4y8mbm5v

Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/mrxpzjf2

iHeart Radio : https://tinyurl.com/mrxkfnhv

Deezer: https://tinyurl.com/mp9tyhr

Email: PodcastSceneAndHeard@gmail.com

This week on Scene and Heard, Jim sits down with actor, filmmaker, writer, director, and all-around entertainer Tim Hale for a conversation that covers a little bit of everything.

Tim talks about discovering his love of acting and horror at a young age, his work in film, and what it was like to finally play the kind of monster character he had always been drawn to.

Along the way, Tim shares some entertaining stories, talks about the importance of following the things you're passionate about, and explains why being a well-rounded creative can make you better at every part of the craft.

It's a conversation about horror, creativity, friendship, and finding your way into the weird and wonderful world of entertainment.

🎭 Follow Tim Hale:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmytellstales/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halestalesproductions/

The Whisper Project: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cA3BioBJIAmA1BGQkQh8w

Scene And Heard links…

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/mvvc4asf

TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/6ypzxt9p

Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3nn398mb

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/26ekwnhu

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2uc3myhy

Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4y8mbm5v

Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/5ewax4k9

iHeartRadio: https://tinyurl.com/36fzt7aw

Deezer: https://tinyurl.com/2j5ds9tp

Email: PodcastSceneAndHeard@gmail.com

What makes a great director? Why is youth theater so important? And why are actors always putting their hands in their pockets? 😄

In this episode of Scene And Heard, Jim Hagan sits down with actor and director Sara Rex to talk about growing up in community theater, directing youth productions, returning to the stage in Now and Then, and preparing to direct her first adult production, Facility for Living. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes stories, discuss what makes a great director, reflect on the impact theater has on young performers, and even poke a little fun at some common actor habits.

Whether you're involved in community theater or simply love hearing creative people share their stories, this conversation is full of laughs, insight, and a genuine love for the arts.

🎭 Follow Sara Rex:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramontgomary/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sara.rex.18

Website: www.SaraRexIsTheBest.com (not an actual website… lol)

Scene And Heard links…

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/mvvc4asf

TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/6ypzxt9p

Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3nn398mb

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/26ekwnhu

Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2uc3myhy

Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4y8mbm5v

Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/5ewax4k9

iHeartRadio: https://tinyurl.com/36fzt7aw

Deezer: https://tinyurl.com/2j5ds9tp

Email: PodcastSceneAndHeard@gmail.com