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Big Theatre Kid Energy

Ryan W Garcia
A Noise Within Theatre
Foursome
Six the Musical
Dragon Mama
Los Angeles
Brigadoon
Primary Trust
Walk
Hell's Kitchen
Here Lies Love
IAMA Theatre
Geffen Playhouse
Broadway
English
Tina Turner
Gun Control
Change the Ref
Immigrants
Reefer Madness
Chicago

🎭 Big Theatre Kid Energy is a theatre podcast and review show celebrating the best of Los Angeles theatre and beyond, 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 amount of dramatic, Ryan i... more

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Latest Episodes

Kacie Rogers (The Pitt, Two Time NAACP Award Winner) joins to talk about ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS at Geffen Playhouse. They talk working on The Pitt, the taboo nature of discussing the lack of fully fleshed out female characters in Au... more

Brian Rosenthal (Tin Can Bros, Starkid, Make the Damn Show) joins to talk about How to Have Sex Again at Odyssey Theatre, written by Louis Reyes McWilliams and produced by The Rebel and the Warrior in residence at Sanguine Theatre Company. They talk ... more

Jonathan Faircloth Kirk (Try Guys, Shoulda Books) joins to talk about PRIMARY TRUST at Mark Taper Forum. They talk about how there are TOO MANY ADS in playbills, Jonathan’s work as a writer/director, and his enrichingly delicious podcast SHOULDA BOOK... more

Marissa Rivera (Good Trouble, Lucifer, Try Guys) joins to talk about HELL’S KITCHEN at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Ryan picks Marissa’s brain about her incredible success as a commercial actor, the incredible voices and moves of this Hell’s Kitchen c... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Faircloth Kirk
Actor, writer, director; multi-hyphenate who has worked across roles and media
Actor/Creator (Shoulda Books, Risk Falling)
Episode: JONATHAN FAIRCLOTH KIRK joins for: Primary Trust at Mark Taper Forum
Marissa Rivera
Actor, with credits including TV roles and a lead in Hell's Kitchen
Actor, LA theatre
Episode: MARISSA RIVERA joins for: Hell's Kitchen at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Whitney Avalon
Actress, writer, singer, rapper, producer, songwriter
Princess Rap Battle / Phineas and Ferb
Episode: WHITNEY AVALON joins for: Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse
Brent Bailey
Actor and notable theatre/screen performer; Target Hot Santa spokesperson
Actor
Episode: BRENT BAILEY joins for: Death of a Salesman at A Noise Within Theatre
Jared Popkin
Talent featured on the episode, fellow Try Guy and actor
Try Guys
Episode: JARED POPKIN joins for: Reefer Madness at Wisteria Theater
Manuel Oliver
Father of Joaquin Guac Oliver, activist, artist and creator of Walk
Change the Ref / Walk
Episode: MANUEL OLIVER joins for: Guac at Kirk Douglas Theatre
Leah McKendrick
Actor, creator, and multi-hyphenate artist
Episode: LEAH MCKENDRICK joins for: TINA at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Tommy Hobson
Actor; formerly in Fresh Beat Band and That Girl Lay Lay
Geffen Playhouse production of Master Harold and the Boys
Episode: TOMMY HOBSON joins for: "Master Harold"...and the Boys at Geffen Playhouse
Ava Lalezarzadeh
Wildly successful multi-hyphenate creative (actor, writer, producer, director)
Actor/Writer/Director
Episode: AVA LALEZARZADEH joins for: English at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 3 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 States8 months ago

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Fans describe the conversations as fun, warm, and theatre-nerdy in the best way.
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JONATHAN FAIRCLOTH KIRK joins for: Primary Trust at Mark Taper Forum
Q: How did the use of Burt as an imaginary friend shape your approach to the performance?
Burt represents a real emotional anchor for Kenneth, and portraying him through the stage voice and rhythm of others allowed me to explore how imagined relationships can feel intensely real and influence how a person navigates their world.
JONATHAN FAIRCLOTH KIRK joins for: Primary Trust at Mark Taper Forum
Q: What drew you to this production and to the role of Kenneth?
I was drawn to the way the play quietly verges on the edge of heavy material with warmth and humor, and the opportunity to explore a character who is both singular and universally relatable in his loneliness.
MANUEL OLIVER joins for: Guac at Kirk Douglas Theatre
Q: What was it like when Dolores Huerta attended a performance?
Manuel views it as a meaningful validation of the show's activism and its resonance with real-world changemakers, reinforcing the impact of Joaquin's story.
MANUEL OLIVER joins for: Guac at Kirk Douglas Theatre
Q: How has audience interaction shaped the show?
He describes how live reactions, audience participation, and even the lobby exhibitions amplify the experience and help spread the message beyond the stage.
MANUEL OLIVER joins for: Guac at Kirk Douglas Theatre
Q: What motivated you to lead with joy in Walk?
Manuel explains that Joaquin's humor and positive attitude honor his son's memory and help audiences absorb the difficult topic without becoming overwhelmed, making the message more lasting.

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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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Recent guests on Big Theatre Kid Energy include:

1. Jonathan Faircloth Kirk
2. Marissa Rivera
3. Whitney Avalon
4. Brent Bailey
5. Jared Popkin
6. Manuel Oliver
7. Leah McKendrick
8. Tommy Hobson

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