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Episode 15 of the PAD podcast is a special one featuring our first in-person podcast interview with recent PAD alum and director of the WashU production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Brenna Jones! Literally on the Spelling Bee set, Rob talks with Brenna about all things Spelling Bee comprised of an all-student cast, designers, and crew but also discusses her many outside projects that she managed even while a busy WashU student! In 2018, Brenna was approached by the Showboat Theatre Board in her hometown of Hermann, MO and asked to start a program for the local students to experience theatre. Along with her business partner, Brenna created the Half Act Theatre Company, which has grown to a troupe of over 100 students ages 4-18 that continues to bring summer camp theatre to Hermann and change young lives in the process. She has also helped to kickstart the Riverside Theatre Project, which is a cross-community collaboration between St. Louis and Hermann designed to open up dialogue between rural and urban artists. Don’t miss this inspiring episode interview of one of St. Louis (and Hermann’s) rising theatre stars: Brenna Jones!

 

Check out Brenna's website and follow her on social media:

• Website: Brenna Jones
• LinkedIn: Brenna Jones
• Facebook: Brenna Jones
• Instagram: @brennaejones
• Half Act: Half Act Theatre Company