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Backstage Pass at The Strand

Backstage Pass at The Strand

By: Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
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Step into the wings with Backstage Pass, the official podcast of the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre! Each week, we’ll take you behind the scenes for a fun and informal look at the events lighting up our stage that weekend—and give you a sneak peek at what’s coming next. From live performances and special guests to exclusive backstage stories and insider tips, Backstage Pass is your go-to guide for everything happening at The Strand. Whether you're a regular or planning your first visit, tune in and stay in the loop with what’s going on at your favorite historic theatre.Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Politics & Government
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  • Grease is Over, Vicki & Zac's new Cabaret & 5 Nights of Magic! - June 26-July 3, 2025
    Jun 26 2025

    Get your calendars ready-it's a full lineup of theatre magic, musical tributes, film nostalgia, and heartwarming stories. Even a cold can't stop your favorite hosts Taylor & Camilla from delivering the goods!

    Highlights include:
    🎶 Cabaret Night: If You Only Knew
    Thursday, June 26 | 7:30PM | Lumiere Lounge
    An intimate, emotional evening with Vickie Zuffoletti & Zac Phelps.

    🎬 Movie Night: Labyrinth (1986)
    Thursday, June 26 | 7:00PM | Main Theatre
    David Bowie, goblins, glitter-and a live organ pre-show at 6:30PM!

    🔮 Comedy + Mind-Reading: Peter Antoniou
    Friday, June 27 | 8:00PM
    AGT semi-finalist brings laughter and psychic surprises.

    🎸 Tribute Concert: DEPARTURE: The Journey Tribute Band
    Saturday, June 28 | 8:00PM
    Power ballads, air guitars, and pure '80s energy.

    🤠 Country Legends Tribute: The Highwaymen Show
    Sunday, June 29 | 3:00PM
    A musical nod to Johnny, Willie, Waylon & Kris.

    🎥 Sensory-Friendly Movie: Inside Out
    Wednesday, July 2 | 10AM (SF) & 1PM (Standard)
    Includes a pre-show organ concert!

    🎼 Silent Film Event: Wings (1927) with Live Organ
    Coming Sunday, July 6
    In partnership with the American Theatre Organ Society. Live accompaniment by Ron Carter on the Mighty Allen.

    🎙️ Backstage Banter:
    This week, we go behind the scenes with If You Only Knew performers Vickie Zuffoletti & Zac Phelps, who share the meaning behind their cabaret setlist, their creative process, and how rehearsal tears turned into onstage magic.
    "Cabaret is therapy with better lighting and one drink ticket." - Camilla
    Only 30 seats available-don't wait!

    ❤️ Mission Moment:
    We've got a great one for next week - stay tuned!

    📣 Shoutouts & Thanks:
    🎉 Thanks to our 2025 Presenting Sponsors:
    The City of Marietta & S.A. White Oil Company - you make the magic possible.
    And hats off to the Grease cast & crew-over 7,500 attendees, 192 prop cigarettes, and pure Rydell High joy!
    🎟️ Ongoing Fun:
    Lumiere Lounge Live Music - Friday & Saturday nights
    Brew With a View Rooftop Bar - Friday evenings, perfect for pre-show hangs
    📌 Stay Connected:
    Follow us on social: @strandmarietta
    Subscribe to Backstage Pass for weekly theatre insights, stories, and laughter.
    Get your tickets the safe and official way: strandmarietta.org
    🎤 Hosts: Taylor Rambo & Camilla Sanders
    Event Support: Manda Costoulas, Jackie Garvin, Camilla Sanders
    Editing & Production: Taylor Rambo
    Theme Music: "Many a Slip" by Kevin Sanders
    🎭 The Strand is a historic nonprofit theatre where entertainment, history, and community take center stage.

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    15 mins
  • Last Call for Grease, New Bar Magic & A Theatre Mission That Hits Home - June 19-25, 2025
    Jun 19 2025

    This week on The Backstage Pass, it’s a jam-packed sendoff to Grease, plus a ton of new surprises at Marietta’s historic Strand Theatre.

    🎭 Catch the final 5 performances of Grease before the curtain falls.
    🎶 Enjoy live music all weekend in the Lumiere Lounge & Brew with a View.
    🍸 Meet Jazmine—our new Bar & Concessions Manager—and learn the secret password for an off-menu cocktail just for listeners.
    🎬 Bring the family for a special Monsters Inc screening with a live organ pre-show.
    ❤️ Hear a touching “Mission Moment” about accessibility and inclusion in theatre.
    🎤 Plus: Get the scoop on our brand-new, intimate Cabaret Night, If You Only Knew…

    Hit play and get your all-access pass to what’s happening on—and off—the stage at The Strand.
    June 19-25, 2025

    🎧 Whether you’re a theatre buff, a local Marietta neighbor, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode will leave you inspired, smiling, and maybe even ready to dance in the aisle.

    🎟️ Get tickets and info at: strandmarietta.org
    📲 Follow us on social: @strandmarietta
    💌 Support The Strand: Donations info at strandmarietta.org/donate


    Hosts: Taylor Rambo & Camilla Sanders
    Produced & Edited by: Taylor Rambo
    Theme Music: “Many a Slip” by Kevin Sanders

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    10 mins
  • Backstage Pass: Marietta's Weekend at The Strand – Episode 12, June 12-18, 2025
    Jun 12 2025

    This week on Backstage Pass, we’re putting on our leather jackets and sliding into a Grease-filled weekend at The Strand! Taylor and Camilla take you through everything coming up June 5–11—from live theatre and lounge music to organ concerts and sensory-friendly screenings.

    🎭 In Spotlight on the Stage, we preview the high-energy production of Grease, live performances in the Lumiere Lounge, and a Toy Story 2 screening that’ll bring out your inner kid.

    🎙 Backstage Banter takes us to Wilmington, North Carolina, where Camilla just returned from the North Carolina Presenters Consortium. Learn how acts get booked at The Strand and what’s coming next.

    ❤️ In this week’s Mission Moment, Camilla and her 17-year-old son Jonah share his story of stepping up—literally into the drummer’s seat—and saving the show when the pit orchestra lost a player moments before curtain. It’s a beautiful reminder of how community, courage, and creativity come together on our stage.

    📅 And in Mark Your Calendar, we spotlight two upcoming events you won’t want to miss:

    • If You Only Knew… – A one-night-only cabaret on June 26
    • Comedy at The Strand with AGT semi-finalist mind-reader Peter Antoniou on June 27

    🎧 Whether you’re a theatre buff, a local Marietta neighbor, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode will leave you inspired, smiling, and maybe even ready to dance in the aisle.

    🎟️ Get tickets and info at: strandmarietta.org
    📲 Follow us on social: @strandmarietta
    💌 Support The Strand: Donations and volunteer info at strandmarietta.org/support


    Hosts: Taylor Rambo & Camilla Sanders
    Produced & Edited by: Taylor Rambo
    Theme Music: “Many a Slip” by Kevin Sanders

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    14 mins
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