The Civic Theatre Show
More than a mere behind-the-scenes look at how we bring each show to our stage, The Civic Theatre Show explores how community theater is a fantastic way to discover who we are, collectively and as individuals—to truly “see yourself here”—and to bring positive change to the world through art. Presented by Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, Indiana.
Episodes
Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
50 min
Theater is the mirror we hold to nature… and ourselves. Theater is empathy training—which makes it an incredibly valuable tool for changing the world… for actors, crew, and the audience, too. Benji Braswell discusses how Shakespeare is best on stage and why working with kids is so meaningful.
Aug 30, 2025
Aug 30, 2025
41 min
If you want to do community theater and be really good at it, what’s the best way? Kyle Brown, actor, crew member, stage manager, director, and playwright, shares advice. And John Collier reflects on how Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, Indiana, has evolved during the last 40 years and discusses the challenge of casting a show.
Aug 10, 2025
Aug 10, 2025
42 min
Welcome to the official podcast from Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, Indiana! Most community theater actors live their real lives, with their families and day jobs, and act during evenings and weekends. Raquel Lopez, our theater's producing artistic director, lives an inverse life—her "real life" is an act. Learn how "Steel Magnolias," the first MainStage show of our 2025-2026 season, is finally enabling Raquel to be her true self.