Lizzy Lunardi and Anna Rudegeair first met each other while auditioning for Annie, Jr. in 2012. They were cast as Molly and Annie and began a lifelong friendship; they collectively became known as “Lizzanna.” These amazing young women speak so fondly of each other and what Summer Stage means to them. I enjoyed my time with them. I even learned about Dorkus Dietzler. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun . . . Please follow Anna on Instagram and TikTok at @annaredhair_ We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . I can record five guests simultaneously so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion. You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Gina Giachero is the musical director of the 50th Anniversary Gala. She joined Summer Stage in 2007 as an accompanist. She was the musical director for Ragtime , My Favorite Year , The SpongeBob Musical, and many other mainstage classics. Her vibrant personality shines through in her hilarious Summer Stage stories. So, come along and have some fun! We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . I can record five guests simultaneously so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion. You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Allie Steele comes from Radnor. She joined Summer Stage in 2000. She worked her way up the ranks from Rising Stars, Children Theatre, Mainstage, and staff, before settling into the role of Stage Manager. She is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University and works as a teaching artist. Currently, Allie is the 50th Anniversary Administrator for our upcoming reunion and gala, which she will discuss some details about. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . Visit https://www.udsummerstage.org/ for up-to-date information about the 50th Anniversary Gala. We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . I can record five guests simultaneously so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion. You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Jack McDonnell is a Springfield native who began as a Rising Star in 2009. In 2010, he started his Children’s Theatre career. This summer, he will continue along with the Mainstage program. Jack embodies the spirit of Summer Stage as he shares his enthusiasm for the arts, his appreciation for his mentors, and his life on the Autism spectrum. He shares amazing stories and performs some awesome impressions along the way. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . I can record five guests simultaneously so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion. You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Tim Sweeney remembers riding bikes to Summer Stage with his brothers and sisters from the Aronomink section of Drexel Hill. At one time there were four Sweeney’s at Summer Stage: Kate, Joe, Mike, and Tim. Tim fondly remembers meeting folks who became his lifelong friends friends while creating magic on the stage. Tim just became a father at the age of 46. He works as an insurance agent and owns and operates Turkey Trivia, a company he created. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . Tim works with a charity in Radnor that helps people with spinal cord injuries and organ transplants. Please visit helphopelive.org to find out more. We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . I can record five guests simultaneously so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion. You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

David Cregan came to Summer Stage in 1982 after his freshman year at Bonner. He fondly remembers Nancy Santamaria influencing his love of dancing, claiming that West Side Story was a remarkable experience. He went on to major in Musical Theatre at Villanova University. David received advanced degrees from Catholic University and Trinity College. David lived in New York City and performed professionally until he felt called into the priesthood, joining the Augustinian order in 1993. Father David now wears two hats at Villanova as Chair of the Theatre Department and the Associate Dean of the College of Professional Studies. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . I can record five guests simultaneously so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion. You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Danny Bradley joined Summer Stage just before his eleventh birthday. He remembers taking Nancy Sanatmaria’s dance class and joining the cast of Nancy’s Children’s Theatre production of The Unicorn, the Gorgon, and the Manticore in 1978. He performed in many Children’s Theatre shows and took on many roles such as Michael Banks in Mary Poppins (1979) , Woodstock in Charlie Brown and Friends (1980) , and Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1981) . Dan was also in the cast of Westside Story (1984). He has recently retired from a career in teaching and resides in Delaware. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . I can record five guests simultaneously so reach out to your friends for an online mini-reunion. You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Sarah Mackus came to Summer Stage after her first year at Temple University. Since then she has performed in Mainstage shows while working on the staff. Sarah has spent the last eight summers on the marketing team and became the Media Manager in 2022, producing over 40 videos showcasing the program, its productions, and its students. Sarah is also on staff at Hedgerow Theatre and a teaching artist at Wolf Performing Arts Center. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . Sarah’s website, detailing upcoming and past performances, theater education projects, and video/media portfolio: sarahmackus.com Details and tickets for the upcoming Tales from Poe production: https://www.hedgerowtheatre.org/tales-from-poe We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Jeff Boadwin joined Summer Stage when he was 13 years old. The opportunity to perform onstage was a dream for a blind person. The artistic staff adapted their methods so Jeff could act, sing, and dance in several Children’s Theatre productions. When Jeff was a pirate in Peter Pan , the costume designer created two eye patches for him to wear for a funny moment in dress rehearsal. After graduating from Overbrook School for the Blind, he attended Neumann University and Villanova University. He works as a child psychologist for Psych Choices of the Delaware Valley. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Jeff’s professional web page https://psychchoices.com/our-staff/mr-jeff-boudwin/ Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Bridget Fitzgerald commuted to Summer Stage from Boothwyn. Her Children’s Theatre credits include the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz and the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland. She appeared in several of the ensembles of the Main Stage program. Bridget moved on to performing at dinner theatres along the East Coast. Though she resides over 90 minutes from the Performing Arts Center, she returns every summer to support Summer Stage. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Jim McIlhenney joined Summer Stage in 1978 and found a home as a techie. He loved working backstage creating scenery and working up in the booth during live shows. He credits his good friend Joe Bader for convincing him to try out for shows. This led Jim to performances in Children’s Theater and Main Stage. Retired from his teaching career, he enjoys a life of leisure in South Jersey. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Amanda Snarski joined Summer Stage as an apprentice in 1995 and proudly performed in several "T-shirt shows" (among others) until 2001. Amanda participated in Mainstage, One Acts, Cabaret, Dance Troupe, and Shooting Stars and worked as a staff member in the box office from 2000-2003. She enthusiastically remembers her Summer Stage days, but somehow she forgets to mention that she played Wendy in a non-flying production of Peter Pan. She attended Wagner College in Staten Island. In 2014, Amanda re-joined the staff as an assistant director for Mainstage, coordinator for Director's Workshop, and eventually directed for Children's Theater in 2016. With nearly 20 years of experience as a teaching artist in the Philadelphia area, she now resides in Lancaster County where she continues to pursue her passion for theatre education at the Fulton Theatre. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . Fulton Theatre, Lancaster, PA https://thefulton.org/ We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Hello, everybody. I’m Bob Falkenstein. I’m sorry if you thought you would hear a new episode of Brave and Strong and True. The show has been going strong for two years. This marks the second episode of its third season. We have 69 episodes engaging alumni of all ages. People tell me Monday is their favorite day of the week because they can hear a new episode. To continue to bring you new content every week I need your help. Please consider being a guest or please recruit guests for me. The process is so simple. If you know anyone who was already a guest, please ask them what they thought of the experience. I’m sure you will hear about a pleasant experience. I will need you for about 60 minutes. We’ll connect online using a service called Boomcaster using a desktop or laptop computer running the latest version of the Google Chrome Browser. They just updated the program so you can connect from a tablet or smartphone. And here’s the best part: I can interview multiple guests from five separate locations. If you have concerns about interviewing alone, come along and have some fun with a group of your friends. Think of the possibilities! Plan a mini-reunion for the Annie orphans, share the episode with former castmates from an iconic children’s theatre cast, or join your siblings to share your family’s Summer Stage experience. The possibilities are endless. All are welcome. You can reach me at braveandstronandtrue@gmail.com . In the absence of a new guest, I decided to run our first encore presentation. I selected this particular episode since it holds the record for most downloads. This encore presentation originally dropped on August 15, 2022 and my guest is the fabulous Jackie Ostick. My guest is Jaskie Ostick. Jackie joined Summer Stage in 1998. She started out small, but as her confidence grew she took on bigger roles. She became a member of The Shooting Stars and a staff member. After graduating from De Sales University, she moved to New York City where and performs professionally around the country. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so, come along and have some fun. . . Jackie’s website http://www.jackieostick.com/ Jackie’s newsletter https://confirmsubscription.com/h/t/A2DD2100E4C0B4C2 Foods of New York tours (where Jackie is a tour guide) https://www.foodsofny.com/ Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . You must have a desktop or laptop computer running the latest version of the Google Chrome browser. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Vince Leonard has a different Summer Stage journey from the rest of us. His genius spans many realms in the world of professional music as an educator, orchestrator, librarian, and arranger. In 1981, he heard Summer Stage was preparing Sentimental Journey , an evening of music from the big band era. Vince possessed many arrangements that helped the already incredible-sounding band raise the bar, performing with authenticity from earlier decades. The results led to incredible performances that remain legendary. Vince was part of the production team that recorded and produced Summer Stage compact discs. He has a long association with the Philly Pops Orchestra and continues to teach at the college level. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . Visit the No Name Pops website https://nonamepops.org We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…

Jason Boyer is a second-generation Summer Stager. His journey begins with Children’s Theatre from 2007 to 2010. His first Main Stage performance was in 2011’s Titanic . In 2014, he became a staff member. This summer, Jason will be directing the Rising Stars at Summer Stage. He is a Teaching Artist for the Walnut Street Theatre and the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation. I hope you enjoy our conversation, so come along and have some fun. . . Listeners may contact Jason at jasonboyerta@gmail.com We all have stories to tell, and they can be heard here. Welcome to Brave and Strong and True , a podcast that engages Summer Stage alumni of all ages. I’m Bob Falkenstein. Our music is composed and performed by Neil McGettigan https://neilmcgettiganandtheeleventhhour.bandcamp.com/releases . Please click on the link to visit Neil’s BandCamp website to listen to songs from his album, including cut number 7, “Harry Dietzler.” Please support Neil’s work by buying downloads of your favorites. Please follow Brave and Strong and True on Apple Podcasts. While you’re there, please rate the show and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on Brave and Strong and True , please contact me at braveandstrongandtrue@gmail.com . You must have the latest version of the Google Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop computer. I can now record interviews with guests who have iPads or iPhones. It helps if you have an external microphone and headphones, but Apple earbuds work too; however, BlueTooth ones are not 100% reliable, so see if you can borrow wired ones. Support the show Upper Darby Summer Stage is now part of the non-profit organization known as the Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation . Harry Dietzler is the Executive Director of the UDAEF. If you are able to support Summer Stage financially, please visit udsummerstage.org to find out more.…