Episodes

May 27, 2021

9. Nyk Sutter-Downs

*Content note: Today on Peoria Theatre People, Sarah and Nyk discuss issues surrounding mental health, depression, eating disorders, and more. Please know that you are not alone and see the resources below for support. Nyk Su...

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May 13, 2021

8. Lisa White

*Content note: Today on Peoria Theatre People, Sarah and Lisa discuss some of Lisa's early roles in shows like The King and I . As white people, Lisa and Sarah are both committed to aiming for better representation for people...

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April 29, 2021

7. Connie Tumminelli

*Content note: Today on Peoria Theatre People, Sarah and Connie discuss some of Connie's early roles in shows like The King and I . As white people, Connie and Sarah are both committed to aiming for better representation for ...

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April 15, 2021

6. Alex Hunt

Alex Hunt is a music teacher in Wisconsin. After growing up doing theatre in Peoria with shows like Joseph and The Jungle Book (Sarah and Alex's first show together) he attended VanderCook in Chicago and became a music teache...

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April 1, 2021

5. Joel Shoemaker

Joel Shoemaker is the Library Director for the Illinois Prairie District. Joel grew up in the Champaign area and came to the Peoria theatre scene by way of Eureka College (where Sarah went, too)! Joel's experience with Peoria...

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March 18, 2021

4. Taylor Walters Greer

Taylor Walters Greer is no stranger to the Peoria theatre scene. Taylor balances many aspects of her life, including her upcoming meditation and self-love projects, and she still makes time for theatre when she can. Even thou...

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March 4, 2021

3. Mary Rose Smith

Mary Rose Smith (Mary Rose Williams) is a music teacher at St. Philomena School in Peoria. She currently serves on the board for Metamora Thespian Society with her husband Tyler. From a young age, Mary Rose got involved with ...

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Feb. 18, 2021

2. Nicki Haschke

Nicki Haschke is the theatre manager extraordinaire of Peoria Players Theatre. Nicki writes grants, does graphic design, and runs the day-to-day operations of PPT. Nicki does a bit of everything! Her connection with Peoria th...

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Feb. 11, 2021

1. Willis Barber

Willis Barber is a technology teacher at Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary school in Peoria, IL. Willis is no stranger to the Peoria theatre community. He grew up in Peoria and eventually attended Huntington University in Indiana....

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