A podcast unveiling the history of Kawartha Lakes’ Flato Academy Theatre, a 125-year-old building of stories and mysteries, as well as what misadventures are happening right now. The first season is set to have ten episodes, one a month, and will feature new guest stars every episode. Hosted by Lindsay, Ontario’s Randy Read.
Now & Then
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A podcast unveiling the history of Kawartha Lakes’ Flato Academy Theatre, a 125-year-old building of stories and mysteries, as well as what misadventures are happening right now. The first season is set to have ten episodes, one a month, and will feature new guest stars every episode. Hosted by Lindsay, Ontario’s Randy Read.
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June 16, 2026
Now & Then Episode 29 - June 2026 - Open Mic, Warren Frank, & Shrek The Musical
<p><strong>00:00 - Intro</strong></p><p><strong>00:54 - Upcoming Events</strong></p><p><strong>03:26 - Quote from The Creative Act</strong></p><p><strong>04:37 - Warren Frank</strong></p><p><strong>10:58 - Showcase Finale</strong></p><p><strong>12:11 - Ian McKechnie</strong></p><p><strong>24:02 - Vaudeville Look Back</strong></p><p><strong>29:13 - Ron Sharman</strong></p><p><strong>33:43 - Shrek The Musical</strong></p><p><strong>34:25 - Outro</strong></p><p></p><p>In this brand new episode of the Now & Then Podcast, may I start by saying Thursday, June 18th at the Flato Academy Theatre, starting at 7 p.m. is the last Showcase Open Mic where a bunch of local comedians do improv. In fact, this has been a little competition, and the six finalists will all be there! Feel free to come to this event! It’s free!</p><p>Also in this episode, we will be talking about some big upcoming events, including Shrek The Musical with the Triple Threat Theatre’s cast gracing the stage, tributes to some great ones like Simon & Garfunkel & Bruce Springsteen, Foreigner Meets Journey, and much more!</p><p>I also interview our producer and friend Warren Frank, about what it’s like for him to write and produce music, and how his band The Kents are getting back together for a 10th anniversary tour this summer!</p><p>Our historian friend Ian McKechnie also looks back with us about a story from 95 years ago, in 1931, when these special outfits were given to the ushers, projectionists and volunteers as an addition to a big renovation that took place. Ian also reminisces about what it was like to volunteer at the theatre and educate high schoolers when he worked at the Olde Gaol Museum.</p><p>We also look back at what we talked about in Vaudeville with Mary The Ghost, all the way back in Episode 2 back in 2022, and some cool things our dear friend Ron Sharman has recently seen at the Theatre!</p>
April 13, 2026
Now & Then Episode 28 - Back In Time 100 Years Ago & To Episode 1 - April 2026
<p>The Now & Then podcast is back, but in addition to telling new stories, we're also going to take a look back into our jar of treats. Our very first episode was three and a half years ago, when we got in contact with Mary the Ghost, and we're going to reminisce about her stories of haunting and practical joking.</p><p>The highlight of the podcast, though, is a special event next Sunday, April 26th, which will take us all back in time when the theatre specialized in silent films, and not just displaying them, but having live performers! Did you know they had those?! They will be playing a film from 1922 that actually did play at this exact theatre back then, also with live music, including our friend Sophia Mackey singing live songs!</p><p>We talk with our good friend Ian McKechnie, who's made the night possible, and Shannon Rozell, a local musician from Fenelon Falls who's been all over Canada and details her journey into composing original music, signing with a producer, and recording her first album!</p><p></p><p><strong>Timecodes:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Intro: </strong>00:00</p><p> </p><p><strong>Victoria Sheppard: </strong>01:06</p><p> </p><p><strong>Episode 1 Flashback: </strong>06:31</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ian McKechnie: </strong>13:42</p><p> </p><p><strong>Shannon Rozell: </strong>24:43</p><p> </p><p><strong>Outro: </strong>36:04</p>
October 11, 2025
Now & Then Episode 27 - Autumn 2025
This episode features Linda Brown discussing open mic nights, Ian McKechnie exploring Marie Dressler's career, David McMillan sharing his theater committee experience, Dylan John Garton detailing his tech contributions, Jess Spagnolo outlining marketing role, Victoria Sheppard previewing upcoming shows, Beth Wilson introducing 'A Christmas Story', and Ron Sharman recounting seeing Oasis and Jane Goodall.
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