
Join The Rep and StoneLion Puppet Theater for a magical winter adventure through the beloved children’s classic, The Snowy Day. Ezra Jack Keats’ Caldecott Award-winning story of a young boy’s exploration through a fresh fallen snow is brought to brilliant life by over a dozen giant illuminated puppets and dazzling glow performers. From the safety of your vehicle, hear a story of joy and wonder as you drive through this one-of-a-kind immersive arts experience.
Jan 1, 2021
9 min

It's a Quick Start spooktacular (sorry) as Esteban Andres Cruz and Tommy Everett Russell joined us to talk about the madcap supernatural comedy of THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP. We covered their insane backstage quick changes and the powerful queer history behind the show.
Mar 2, 2020
41 min

Maggie Bofill (Armida), Alma Martinez (Tita), and Cheryl Umaña (Medea) joined the Quick Start Podcast to discuss MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES. We talked about the power of working with an all-Latinx cast and design team, and what makes Luis Alfaro's script so breathtaking.
Jan 20, 2020
50 min

Rebeca Miller, who plays Charlotte Lucas in The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis production of Pride and Prejudice, talks about her character's tough choices in the play, choreographing the elaborate ball scenes and how she discovered Jane Austen through zombies.
Dec 11, 2019
36 min

Truth meets fiction in a special double episode of the Quick Start podcast! We spoke with author John D'Agata and Brian Slaten, the actor who portrays him in The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis production of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT.
Oct 29, 2019
49 min

Jayson Speters of ANGELS IN AMERICA kicks off Season 3 of the podcast! We discussed how his background helped him bring authenticity and integrity to his portrayal of Joe Pitt, plus the truly *epic* process behind preparing seven hours of theatre in less than two months.
Sep 18, 2019
41 min

Matthew McGloin joined the Quick Start Podcast to talk about surviving THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, why he keeps his body running on eggs and Sour Patch candies, and how the production's cast and creative team brought a home-brewed version of this smash hit comedy to St. Louis.
Mar 21, 2019
30 min

Kathleen Wise drops by the Quick Start Podcast to talk about playing the real-life diplomatic rock star Mona Juul in OSLO, as well as honing her Norwegian accent and working with Rep artistic director Steven Woolf.
Feb 13, 2019
28 min

Carl Howell joins the Quick Start podcast to discuss ALABAMA STORY, his lifelong fandom of Bruce Springsteen and how to speak with a convincing Alabaman accent.
Jan 10, 2019
32 min

Laurel Casillo, who plays Mother in The Rep's production of A CHRISTMAS STORY, talks about why the original movie continues to endure, as well as her own family's holiday traditions.
Nov 30, 2018
24 min
