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Dalton Edwards: Teen Improv Troupe

No Small Parts

Release Date: 03/24/2025

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Join host Scott Smith for an engaging episode of No Small Parts, a podcast celebrating the heart and soul of community theatre. In this episode, Scott interviews Martha Tidball, director of the Bucyrus Little Theatre’s upcoming production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! in Bucyrus, Ohio. The conversation delves into the nostalgic joy of the musical, inspired by the iconic Schoolhouse Rock cartoons that taught generations about civics, math, and grammar through catchy songs like “Conjunction Junction” and “Just a Bill.” Martha shares her extensive background in theatre and music, her vision...

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In episode three of No Small Parts, hosted at Bucyrus Little Theatre in Bucyrus, Ohio, Scott Leon Smith hands over the mic to Abbey Kanellakis, the theater’s board president, for a lively discussion about Scott’s Master Classes in Acting series. This podcast celebrates community theater artists who pour their passion into local storytelling, and this episode shines a spotlight on Scott’s mission to empower performers through accessible, practical training. With Abbey steering the conversation, the duo

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On this episode of "No Small Parts," host Scott Leon Smith interviews Dalton Edwards, the coach of the theater's newly formed Teen Improv Troupe. The troupe, consisting of 17 teenagers from three counties and four area schools, was formed in 2024. Since then, the teenagers have been diligently preparing for their debut performances scheduled for March 29 and 30, 2025, titled "Teen Takeover Tour" and "Improv Goes Extreme." These shows promise a variety of unscripted games, including "Scenes From A Hat," "Pre

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On this episode of No Small Parts, we hear from Karellyn Sterling, director of Bucyrus Little Theatre's upcoming production of Silent Sky. Karellyn explains the synopsis of Silent Sky, the cast of characters, and the surprises she has in store for this year's full-length play. Also, hear about other initiatives BLT has in store over the next few months. Listen Now!

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On this episode of "No Small Parts," host Scott Leon Smith interviews Dalton Edwards, the coach of the theater's newly formed Teen Improv Troupe. The troupe, consisting of 17 teenagers from three counties and four area schools, was formed in 2024. Since then, the teenagers have been diligently preparing for their debut performances scheduled for March 29 and 30, 2025, titled "Teen Takeover Tour" and "Improv Goes Extreme." These shows promise a variety of unscripted games, including "Scenes From A Hat," "Preordained Lines," and "Beastie Rap," designed to entertain and surprise audiences. Dalton shares the origins and training process of the troupe, emphasizing the spontaneous nature of improv, where performers create scenes on the spot using audience prompts. He highlights key improv techniques like "yes and," which encourages building on suggestions, and avoiding "negation" or "wimping," which stall scenes by rejecting ideas or withholding contributions. The troupe has quickly mastered these skills, preparing for two unique shows featuring 24 different games. This episode also features a live improv game called, "Expert," where Scott is tasked with playing a hotel expert, humorously tackling questions about cost-saving, cleanliness, bed bugs, and difficult guests. Additionally, the podcast previews the theater’s upcoming "Schoolhouse Rock" production in June and promotes acting masterclasses and a scholarship raffle. "No Small Parts" celebrates the dedication of community performers, offering listeners a glimpse into the creativity and camaraderie of local theater while inviting them to upcoming events. Subscribe to "No Small Parts" today to stay up-to-date on what's going on at Bucyrus Little Theatre.