This week on cast party, we are gearing up for an extra sinister October as MusicalFare's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be at Shea's 710 Theatre from October 22nd to November 8th. To celebrate, we spent some quality time with the Demon Barber himself, local actor, Steve Copps. Hear firsthand from Steve about Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, what makes Sweeney Todd such a unique theatrical experience for actor and patron alike, and why we're so excited to see Amy Jakiel play Mrs. Lovett. We might not have the best pies in London, but we've got the best podcast guest in Buffalo! So tune in now, my friends, and see how we listen!

This week on Cast Party, we’re gearing up for all the F.U.N. happening at Shea’s next month and beyond with Shea’s Young Professional and local actress Karen Harty Divita! Get the inside scoop on the Shea’s Shopping Soirée, happening Thursday, November 16, and be among the first to hear about our one-of-a-kind Shea’s calendar going on sale soon. Plus, we’re celebrating Karen’s recent work with 2nd Generation Theatre in Bat Boy before heading to Bikini Bottom to talk about one of her upcoming roles: Mrs. Puff in The SpongeBob Musical. With so much happening at Shea’s, you’ll want to get your calendar and start marking those dates. Tune in now and get ready for a whole lot of F.U.N!

Join us for a batty new episode of Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Cast Party! This week we are joined by Shea's Arts Education Coordinator and 2nd Generation Theatre's Directing Apprentice, Jake Grear. Hear first-hand about Bat Boy: the Musical's hysterical and unusual origin story, what makes a musical campy, and why this is going to be a production at Shea's Smith you're not going to want to miss from 2nd Generation this October. Also, Jake gives us the inside scoop on the Shea's Wonder Awards and what it takes to be an adjudicator. It's not too late to apply! Listen now to get the tea and find out more!