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This bonus episode is provided by Henry J. at Henry J. Productions audio and film production - Mansfield, Ohio. Henry J. spoke with the cast and crew of the upcoming, Cinderella: The Broadway Musical, part of the Park National Bank Broadway Series.

This bonus episode is provided by Henry J. at Henry J. Productions audio and film production - Mansfield, Ohio. Henry J. spoke with the cast and crew of the upcoming, Rock of Ages, part of the Richland Bank Broadway Series.

In this episode special guest, Mark Sebastian Jordan goes all out in an amazing look at Shostakovich's Symphony 12.  Symphony 12, subtitled The Year of 1917, is a musical journey through the Russian Revolution of 1917 and is dedicated to the Bolshevik's leader, Vladamir Lenin. But, this is a tale of oppression and fear, and hidden in the depths of the music one will find the truth behind Shostakovich's real feelings. The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will present Shostakovich's Symphony 12 in "Revolutions" on February 8, 2020. "Revolutions" is part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series.

This bonus episode is provided by Henry J. at Henry J. Productions audio and film production - Mansfield, Ohio. Henry J. spoke with the cast and crew of the upcoming, At Last: An Evening with Etta James, part of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center Black Box Series.

This bonus episode is provided by Henry J. at Henry J. Productions audio and film production - Mansfield, Ohio. Henry J. spoke with the cast and crew of the upcoming, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, part of the Richland Bank Broadway Series.

Looking for something that is so funny you will die laughing? Well, look no more as we bring you the cast and crew of the upcoming Renaissance production of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. In the studio is Artistic Director - Michael Thomas, Music Director, and Phoebe D'Ysquith - Kelly Knowlton, Sibella Hallward - Maddie Beer-Penwell, Monty Navarro - Kyle Miller, Miss Shingle - Leah Gesouras, and the entire D'Ysquith family played by Colton Penwell. And, it won't be just the laughter that pulls you into this episode, but the amazing singing you are going to hear! A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder is running November 16 & 23 at 8:00 PM and November 17 & 24 at 2:30 PM. Part of the Richland Bank Broadway Series. The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together

This bonus episode is provided by Henry J. at Henry J. Productions audio and film production - Mansfield, Ohio. Henry J. spoke with the cast and crew of the upcoming, The Last Five Years, part of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center Black Box Series.

Who has been through a relationship that didn't go as planned? Do you remember that heartache, the longing? Coming up in the Renaissance's Black Box venue, Theatre 166, is the honest, heartfelt, and intimate award-winning musical, The Last Five Years. Stars of the show, Matti-Lynn Chrisman and Ryan Shreve, along with Director Ryan Shealy, take us through this story (no spoilers, though!) and discuss everything from the meaning behind the musical, to chemistry and how all of that combines to make one heck of a production that shouldn't be missed! The Last Five Years can be seen at Theatre 166 October 25-27, 2019. Part of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center Black Box Series. The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together

Mansfield Symphony Orchestra's Music Director,Octavio Más-Arocas, talks about family and music and why the upcoming MSO concert "Once Upon a Symphony..." is so important. This Mansfield Symphony Orchestra concert will be on October 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM.  The concert is part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series.   The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together

This bonus episode is provided by Henry J. at Henry J. Productions audio and film production - Mansfield, Ohio. Henry J. spoke with the cast and crew of the upcoming, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, part of the Richland Bank Broadway Series.

Just in time for the beginning of the Halloween Season, a couple of cast and crew members in the upcoming Renaissance production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, part of the Richland Bank Broadway Series, joined us in the studio. William Warren Carver (Sweeney Todd), Allysun Mellick (Mrs. Lovett), and Leah Gesouras (Assistant Director) share their thoughts on this chilling and thrilling production.  Show dates are October 4-5 & 11-12, 2019 at 8:00 PM. The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together

Mansfield Symphony Orchestra's Music Historian, Mark Sebastian Jordan, talks about Missy Mazolli's Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres) and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 in this episode.  These two "Bohemian" masterpieces will be performed in the upcoming Mansfield Symphony Orchestra 'Bohemian Souls' concert on September 21, 2019 at 8:00 PM.  The concert is part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series.   The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together

This bonus episode is provided by Henry J. at Henry J. Productions audio and film production - Mansfield, Ohio. Henry J. spoke with the cast and crew of the upcoming, Disney's Frozen Jr., part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. MY Theatre's production of Disney's Frozen Jr. will be September 13 and 14 at 7:00 PM and September 15 at 2:30 PM in the Renaissance Theatre. A special Sensory-Friendly performance will take place on September 14 at 1:00 PM.  The Sensory-Friendly performance is in partnership with Nationwide Children's Hospital.  

The Renaissance Interns snuck into the Idea Works podcast studio and took this show hostage!  Thomas Griffin and Emily Dotson (formerly the Renaissance 2019 Summer Interns) dish it up while going it alone.  You'll laugh.  You'll cry.  And, you will get a really cool perspective on working at the Renaissance. The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together

Two of our favorite guests are back!  Jessica Hiser from Spherion Mid-Ohio and Ryan Shealy, Front of House Manager for the Ren, chat it up about the Spherion Staffing Family Film Series, and the new Spherion Staffing Cinema Series in the Renaissance 2019-20 Season.  Renaissance Intern, Thomas Griffin, hosted the show. Spherion Staffing Family Film Series: The Nightmare Before Christmas (Oct 27), Home Alone (Dec 15), The Goonies (May 17) Spherion Staffing Cinema Series: Clue (Aug 11), The Princess Bride (Feb 16), Singin' in the Rain (Apr 5) The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together

This bonus episode is provided by Henry J. at Henry J. Productions audio and film production - Mansfield, Ohio. Henry J. spoke with the cast and crew of the upcoming, Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, part of the Richland Bank Broadway Series. Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical can be seen at the Renaissance Theatre July 27 and Aug 3, 2019 at 8:00 PM and July 28 and August 4, 2019 at 2:30 PM.

A little bit of magic was brought in the studio today by the cast and crew of the upcoming Renaissance production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, part of the Richland Bank Broadway Series.  Michael Thomas (Artistic Director), Corlyn Stauffer (Matilda), Stephen Joshua Thompson (Miss Trunchbull), Aaron Nicolas (Technical Director), and Emily Dotson (Production Intern) give you an intimate look at this fantastic production.  Show dates are July 27 & August 3 at 8:00 PM and July 28 & August 4 at 2:30 PM. The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together

This bonus episode is provided by Henry J. at Henry J. Productions audio and film production - Mansfield, Ohio. Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre is preparing Gilbert & Sullivan's 'Thespis' with 'Hercules' an original musical by Michael Thomas.  Henry J. spoke with Lori Turner who directs the production, as well as some of the young members of the cast. 'Thespis' and 'Hercules' can be seen at the Renaissance Theatre May 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM and May 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM.    

Mansfield Symphony Orchestra's Music Historian, Mark Sebastian Jordan, talks about Faure's Requiem and Saint-Saens' Symphony No. 3, "The Organ Symphony," in this episode.  These two masterpieces of the orchestral world will be performed in the upcoming Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and Chorus 'Fin Magnifique' concert on May 11, 2019 at 8:00 PM.  The concert is part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series.   The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together

The Mansfield Symphony Chorus' Director, Brian Nabors, talks about the chorus and a masterpiece in choral repertoire, Faure's Requiem, in this episode.  The Requiem will be performed in the upcoming Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and Chorus 'Fin Magnifique' concert on May 11, 2019 at 8:00 PM.  The concert is part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series.   The episode was recorded in the new Podcast studio of Idea Works in Mansfield, Ohio.  Idea+Works: Where Plans Come Together