Steve interviews Music Director Dawn Hahn. Dawn tells us about her career path and what exactly are the duties of a music director for a theatrical production. Special guest Sarah Derousseau, Executive Director of the Hill Country Arts Foundation, joins Steve in a lively discussion about arts funding. "Why should I donate to your theatre?" Sarah and Steve discuss the educational and economic benefits of being a benefactor to the arts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisethecurtain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisethecurtain/support

Steve interviews John Willome, the Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Center in Fredericksburg, TX. Later, the staff (Addison, Luke and Heidi), join Steve for a lively discussion about programming for a community theater. What are the 4 rules you must consider for every production when planning a season? How does FTC choose their season? All your questions will finally be answered! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisethecurtain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisethecurtain/support

For our very first episode FTC Executive Director Steve Reily interviews long-time volunteer Donna Lafferty. Donna shares her experience working as a scenic artist and volunteering at the theater. Dr. Nancy Rickerhauser is another long-time volunteer and donor, who brings insight and clarity to an issue we all are dealing with, the Coronavirus pandemic. Finally, staff members Addison Powers, Luke Cummings, and Steve, talk about what brought them to the world of theatre. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisethecurtain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisethecurtain/support

Raise The Curtain is a weekly podcast produced by the Fredericksburg Theater Company in Fredericksburg, Texas. This program focuses on theatrical news and information, in and around the Texas Hill Country. The Fredericksburg Theater Company’s mission is to provide superior theatrical programs for regional participation which entertain, educate, enrich and inspire. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisethecurtain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisethecurtain/support