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Big Theatre Kid Energy

Ryan W Garcia
Los Angeles
La Mirada Theatre
A Noise Within Theatre
Geffen Playhouse
Brigadoon
Primary Trust
Dragon Mama
Foursome
SIX the Musical
Sweeney Todd
The Notebook Musical
Shucked
Costa Mesa
IAMA Theatre Company
Moulin Rouge!
Am I Roxie
Phantom Of the Opera
Mamma Mia!
ABBA
Romy & Michele the Musical

🎭 Big Theatre Kid Energy is the least pretentious theatre review podcast!

Celebrating the best of Los Angeles theatre and beyond, the show is hosted by LA actor and Try Guy Ryan W Garcia.

Each episode features candid interviews with actors and creatives, behind-the-scenes insights, and reviews of plays, musicals, and live performances across LA and beyond.

Funny, passionate, and just the right am... more

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Latest Episodes

Combine Whose Line is it Anyway with NSFW Muppets, and you get Brian Henson’s Puppet Up! My guest Malie Mason and her actual taxidermied fox Estelle joined to talk about our experience at the show. PLUS the studio gets flooded midway through the epis... more

Curt Mega (Glee, Team Starkid) joins to talk StarKid’s newest musical TOMB QUEST at The Colony Theatre. We talk being Joseph Gordon-Levitt lookalikes, our love of the movie Newsies, and how making art with your friends is KINDA THE WHOLE POINT!

Chec... more

Rachel Rosenbloom (Silicon Valley, Platonic, Good Trouble) joins to talk PROOF at El Portal Theatre. The show starred Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter Hayden Begley, and was a fundraiser for Parkinson’s research, with all the net proceeds going to the ... more

Kiki Andersen (TWO EMMY AWARDS, Stand Up Comedian) joins to talk MEXODUS at Pasadena Playhouse. They talk about how BLOWN AWAY they were by this live looping hip hop musical all about the little known underground railroad that went south into Mexico.... more

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Recent Guests

Curt Mega
Actor, Starkid veteran, Glee alum
Starkid; Glee
Episode: CURT MEGA joins for: StarKid's Tomb Quest
Rachel Rosenbloom
Actor and voiceover artist, guest on the episode
Actor/Voiceover Artist
Episode: RACHEL ROSENBLOOM joins for: Proof with Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter Hayden
Cailyn Hoertz
Social media department lead for a second try entertainment
Try Guys / Second Try Entertainment
Episode: CAILYN HOERTZ joins for: Phantom of the Opera Off! Movie vs Stage vs Immersive
Karalynn Dunton
Actor, voice artist, and guest on the episode
Episode: KARALYNN DUNTON joins for: Mamma Mia! at Ahmanson Theatre
Nick Walker
Actor known for a wide range of characters; guest on the episode
The Muny Shrek cast
Episode: NIK WALKER joins (AGAIN) for: Shrek the Musical at The Muny
Kacie Rogers
Two-time NAACP award-winning actress and writer, Co-Artistic Director of Bottle Tree Theatre Co.
Bottle Tree Theatre Co.
Episode: KACIE ROGERS joins for: Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous at Geffen Playhouse
Rosalind Bevan
Producer and actor, The Rebel and the Warrior; co-producer in residence with Sanguine Theatre Company
The Rebel and the Warrior, Sanguine Theatre Company
Episode: BRIAN ROSENTHAL joins for: How to Have Sex Again at Odyssey Theatre
Hannah Beebe
Producer, actor, and co-creator of The Rebel and the Warrior
The Rebel and the Warrior
Episode: BRIAN ROSENTHAL joins for: How to Have Sex Again at Odyssey Theatre
Louis Reyes McWilliams
Writer and co-creator of How to Have Sex Again (play discussed)
Author of How to Have Sex Again (Louis Reyes McWilliams)
Episode: BRIAN ROSENTHAL joins for: How to Have Sex Again at Odyssey Theatre

Host

Ryan Garcia
Host of Big Theatre Kid Energy; guides interviews, provides industry context and theatre passion

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • SUCH FUN CONVOS!

    I love listening to Ryan chat to his friends/celebrities about theater. I’m not even that much of a theater kid but I always have the biggest smile on my face listening to them geek out about it. I have big kid Ryan Garcia Energy - here for the VIBES!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eastmank86
    United States9 months ago

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Fans describe the conversations as fun, warm, and theatre-nerdy in the best way.
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BROCK YURICH joins for: Les Misérables at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Q: What was Brock's first show?
He recounts his first show in college/early training, including his breakthrough role as Billy Lawler in 42nd Street during high school/college, and reflects on his growth from there.
BROCK YURICH joins for: Les Misérables at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Q: What was Brock's first ever performance as a young performer?
Brock describes his first performance as a PBS commercial in Miami and mentions starting SAG at seven, with early work in commercials and TV, which laid the foundation for his later stage career.
JORDAN KAI BURNETT joins for: Romy & Michele: The Musical at Stage 42
Q: Where do you just like to sit in a theater?
Two ideal spots are front-and-center or the front row in the orchestra, where you can see faces clearly and still capture the stage picture.
RACHEL ROSENBLOOM joins for: Proof with Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter Hayden
Q: What stood out about the performances between Ed Begley Jr. and Hayden Begley?
Their undeniable gravitas and timing created the emotional heartbeat of the show, with Ed Begley Jr.'s comic timing delivering big laughs and Hayden bringing depth to her role, making their scenes the most compelling.
CAILYN HOERTZ joins for: Phantom of the Opera Off! Movie vs Stage vs Immersive
Q: How does the ending differ between Masquerade and the classic stage musical, and what impact does that have on the audience's takeaway?
In Masquerade, the ending emphasizes Phantom's backstory and vulnerability from Christine's perspective, while the stage musical maintains a more definitive forgiveness arc. The immersive end often leaves the audience pondering what they witnessed as a shared experience, rather than a straightforward moral resolution.

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A theatre-focused conversation series centered on Los Angeles stage, with candid interviews featuring actors, writers, and directors. Episodes blend live-performance discussion, behind-the-scenes design notes, and nuanced takes on productions—from musicals to contemporary plays—often highlighting staging choices, ensemble dynamics, and the craft of performance. The show stands out for its energetic host, accessible theatre nerdery, and a sense of community among theatermakers and fans, making it a strong fit for listeners who want practical insights, production storytelling, and recommendations across LA and beyond.

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2. Rachel Rosenbloom
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5. Nick Walker
6. Kacie Rogers
7. Rosalind Bevan
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