Talking Backstage

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  • The Newhall Family Theatre in partnership with Mark II Entertainment brings you Talking Backstage, with your host Tom Lund. Each episode features people who grew up in the Santa Clarita Valley, attended the local schools, and now work in the Arts & Entertainment Industry. You'll hear what arts education was like for them, how they got on their path to their current career, and hear about the influences and mentors who helped shape them along the way. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/NewhallFamilyTheatre/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/newhallfamilytheatre_41/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRlS8lh8ipLMYJQyOD0kUrg) .
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Episodes
  • 9: Episode 9: David Kenny

    9: Episode 9: David Kenny
    Dec 12 2020
    On this episode of Talking Backstage, our host Tom Lund interviews performer David Kenny. After attending Saugus High School for two years, his family moved to Texas where he graduated from high school. In this episode David tells us about the different approaches to arts education in California versus Texas, his experiences touring the world with an assembly program, creating an a cappella group and offers advice to the next generation of students.
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    46 mins
  • 8: Episode 8: Kamber Moen

    8: Episode 8: Kamber Moen
    Dec 5 2020
    On this episode of Talking Backstage, our host Tom Lund interviews Production Manager, Kamber Moen. After graduating from Valencia High School, she spent nearly ten years working in the Entertainment Department at Six Flags Magic Mountain as a performer and production coordinator before starting work at Universal Studios Hollywood. In this episode Kamber tells us about her experience as a theatre student at Valencia High School, how she helps lead the creative process for new guest experiences at Universal Studios Hollywood,  and offers advice to the next generation of students.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 7: Episode 7: PJ Bovee

    7: Episode 7: PJ Bovee
    Nov 28 2020
    On this episode of Talking Backstage, our host Tom Lund interviews musician PJ Bovee. After graduating from Saugus High School, PJ began studying jazz guitar performance at San Diego State University. He ultimately made the decision to leave school as he found a successful career playing in the orchestra pit for musical theatre productions. Not only is PJ an accomplished musician, but he is also a published author with his book "Guitar Chord Kick-Start" that helps teach introductory guitar chords. In this episode PJ tells us about the influence that his high school choir director had on his life, what it takes to be a professional musician playing for musicals, and offers advice to the next generation of students.
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    50 mins

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