Spotlight 814

About Spotlight 814

Erie, PA's local theatre podcast, Spotlight 814 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091816817108&__cft__[0]=AZVEoGi49nbu9pB6ev2ltBKheJgWJIPSqKMtKSE1CBo13x9uFbqKDZzJxSNonffDXKGwp4QlsHfdpXsGWWM9Zwb_LPffc401XNklzLwIaKA-8rc4AHy7LoBTAT6mnHVd0FZQ8jrTYBEH1wk2U7JKsdmQ_qSy-sXHsN9ovE1xqgKn1gPM3204b4QOKyk4xD0OmeI&__tn__=-]K-R) is dedicated to promoting and celebrating the local theatre community in and around Erie. Through a weekly podcast and blog, we will promote, review, and enjoy the magic that is continuously produced on our local stages.

Publisher

Ryan Dawley

Category

arts · arts · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Apr 2023

Latest episode

15 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

65 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Jarius Miquel Cliett Talks The Book of Mormon with Broadway in Erie

   Send us Fan Mail Ryan, Zach, and resident former Mormon James Wallace sit down with Jarius Miquel Cliett, who plays Mafala Hatimbi in the 15th anniversary tour of The Book of Mormon. Jarius talks about growing up in Atlanta, almost pursuing mechanical engineering, finding his way into vocal performance, and how community helped carry him into a professional theatre career. He also shares what it has been like returning to The Book of Mormon in a new role, finding the heart underneath the show...

2. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Brenna Thummler's Original Play, Stall, at Meadville Community Theatre

   Send us Fan Mail This week on Spotlight 814, Ryan talked with Brenna Thummler about her brand new original play, Stall, going into it's closing weekend at Meadville Community Theatre. Brenna is already known for her work as the author and illustrator of the Sheets trilogy and Gumshoegraphic novels, but Stall shows another side of her storytelling. It is funny, painful, strange, deeply human, and set entirely in a college dorm bathroom, which is somehow the perfect place for a play about ident...

3. 

   20 May 2026

   Spotlight 814: Kyle Yampiro is Professor Plum in CLUE Live on Stage!

   Send us Fan Mail Kyle Yampiro is Professor Plum in CLUE Live on Stage! On this episode of Spotlight 814: Erie’s Local Theatre Podcast, Ryan Dawley and James Wallace sit down with Kyle Yampiro, who plays Professor Plum in the national tour of CLUE Live on Stage!, coming to the Warner Theatre in Erie on May 27 and 28. Kyle talks about making his national tour debut, the wild joy of stepping into that iconic Plum suit, and what it’s like keeping a fast, physical, joke-packed show fre...

Who has been a guest on Spotlight 814

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kyle Filbeck
• Brenna Thummler
• Karalyn Headley
• Adele Crotty
• Kristen Smith

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.