This is the official podcast for Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University. Each episode is a short interview with one or more performers, techies, or musical theatre enthusiasts who have contributed to our company. Points of discussion are funny or terrifying memories from bygone productions, fun facts about shows, and the social and cultural implications of various musicals.
This week, we sit down with Diane Lala, our director for Carousel. We talk about how we navigate the issues of domestic violence and suicide. We also talk about her history with Summer Lyric Theatre.
24 Jul 2025
010) Jan Schluter
This week we welcome a veteran to the Summer Lyric Stage, Jan Esthus Schluter. We talk about some of the early days, Little Lyric, and my favorite thing in musicals, the chorus!
17 Jul 2025
009) Melissa Marshall
This week, we talk to SLT veteran, Melissa Marshall about her history with our company. We also have a serious discussion about Julie’s problematic lines in Carousel, as Missy played Julie twice before stepping into her current role as “Nettie.”
10 Jul 2025
008) Keith & Leslie Claverie
This week, I talk to a dynamite couple, Keith & Leslie Claverie. They are staples in our company and the audience eats them up every single time. Both of them are in our production of Company, but not married to each other! We talk about Summer Lyric origin stories and just theatre in general.
2 Jul 2025
007) Julie Winn
Julie Winn, a veteran costumer, recounts her experiences with Summer Lyric and the musical "Company," expressing her excitement about returning after a long break in this interview.
26 Jun 2025
006) Kayla Ceaser
Kayla Ceaser discusses her experiences in "Company," her character development, and her journey as a performer in New York City in this interview.
18 Jun 2025
005) Donovan Davis
Donovan Davis shares his experiences with Summer Lyric, focusing on his roles in Pippin, A Chorus Line, and Carousel in this interview.
11 Jun 2025
004) Stephanie Thompson & John Reeks
Stephanie Thompson and John Reeks share their experiences as reed players with Summer Lyric in this interview episode.
5 Jun 2025
003) Rita Lovett
Rita Lovett recounts her favorite roles and shares insights gained from her long tenure with the company in this interview episode.
29 May 2025
002) Elizabeth Argus
Elizabeth Argus discusses the intricacies of the musical *A Chorus Line* in this interview episode.
22 May 2025
001) Christopher Carey
Christopher Carey shares his thoughts on the musical *Company* in this interview episode.
17 May 2025
1a) Lyric & Lore Teaser
This episode serves as a brief announcement for the Summer Lyric & Lore podcast.
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Julie Winn
Kayla Ceaser
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