Y’all, The Angels Are Flying Sideways – Christmas Belles Cast Spill The Sweet Tea
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🎄🤠 Y’all, grab your eggnog and buckle up for a Texas-sized Christmas catastrophe! In this hilarious episode of No Small Parts, host Scott Leon Smith sits down with director (and board president) Abbey Kanellakis and cast members Debbi Gifford, Julie Pollock, and first-time actor Shadow Pollock to talk about Bucyrus Little Theatre’s upcoming riotous holiday comedy, Christmas Belles, sponsored by Firelands Federal Credit Union, Lulu's Kitchen, and The Ohio Flower Girls! Expect behind-the-scenes chaos as we dive into the Futrelle sisters’ attempt to save (or destroy?) the annual...
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Bidding For The Stage: BLT's Second Annual Basket Fundraiser & Christmas Belles
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Host Scott Leon Smith sits down with Bucyrus Little Theatre Board President Abbey Kanellakis to unpack the theater's upgraded fundraiser, now a full online silent auction powered by Castle Auctions and Appraisals. Running December 8–16 (with live promotion during Christmas Belles performances December 12–14), the event features themed baskets, local business donations, gift certificates, swag, and one-of-a-kind items, all matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500 by Modern Woodmen of America. Learn how to donate (items, baskets, or cash—deadline November 24), get pickup coordinated via...
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Bat Boy: The Musical At Bucyrus Little Theatre
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Join Us For A Wild Ride at Bucyrus Little Theatre Get ready for a fang-tastic episode of No Small Parts, the podcast that shines a spotlight on the heart and soul of community theatre! This time, host Scott Leon Smith takes us behind the scenes at Bucyrus Little Theatre in Ohio, where rehearsals for the cult classic Bat Boy: The Musical are in full swing. Buckle up, Broadway fans, because this episode is a hilarious, heartfelt dive into a show that’s equal parts Hamilton swagger, Mean Girls sass, and pure, unfiltered weirdness. Well ... kind of ... Scott sits down with a few members of his...
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Cindy Light: Willy Wonka Jr.
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No Small Parts: A Community Theatre Podcast In this delightful episode of No Small Parts, host Scott Leon Smith sits down with Cindy Light, the seasoned director of Willy Wonka Jr. at Bucyrus Little Theatre. Dive into the whimsical world of this youth production as Cindy shares her process for choosing the show, managing a lively cast of 8- to 18-year-olds, and balancing fun with discipline. From the challenges of directing dual casts to incorporating young talent in tech roles, Cindy reveals how she creates a magical experience for both performers and audiences. Learn about the vibrant energy...
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Abbey Kanellakis: Bucyrus Little Theatre's 2025-26 Season Reveal
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Join host Scott Leon Smith and Bucyrus Little Theatre (BLT) President Abbey Kanellakis for an exciting episode of No Small Parts, recorded from a sweltering dressing room at the historic Bucyrus Little Theatre in Bucyrus, Ohio. In this episode, titled "No Small Parts," the duo unveils the theatre's vibrant 2025-26 season, packed with eclectic performances that promise to captivate audiences. The season kicks off with Bat Boy: The Musical, directed by Scott himself, a wild fusion of 90s tabloid culture and 1950s monster movie schlock. Expect a half-boy, half-bat creature, 90s dance moves, and a...
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Interview With Martha Tidball On Schoolhouse Rock Live
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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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Scott Leon Smith: Master Classes In Acting
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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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Karellyn Sterling: Silent Sky
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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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Get ready for a fang-tastic episode of No Small Parts, the podcast that shines a spotlight on the heart and soul of community theatre! This time, host Scott Leon Smith takes us behind the scenes at Bucyrus Little Theatre in Ohio, where rehearsals for the cult classic Bat Boy: The Musical are in full swing. Buckle up, Broadway fans, because this episode is a hilarious, heartfelt dive into a show that’s equal parts Hamilton swagger, Mean Girls sass, and pure, unfiltered weirdness. Well ... kind of ...
Scott sits down with a few members of his cast, Cynthia Carvel (Shelly), Emma White (Meredith), and Chris Collins (Dr. Parker), to dish on what makes Bat Boy a one-of-a-kind theatrical beast. This off-Broadway gem, inspired by a 90s tabloid tale of a half-boy, half-bat found in a West Virginia cave, is a raucous blend of musical theatre genres. Think rock ballads, country hoedowns, rap battles, and Broadway-style belters, all wrapped in a madcap, self-aware package that pokes fun at itself and the entire musical theatre world. It’s like if Little Shop of Horrors and Beetlejuice had a lovechild that grew up reading Weekly World News.
Cynthia, a 16-year-old theatre kid with a passion for singing, spills the tea on playing Shelly, the bratty teen who falls for the charismatic, bad-boy vibes of Bat Boy (played by the talented Darius, who’s sadly not here, so they talk behind his back). Emma, a phlebotomist by day (perfect for a show obsessed with blood!), shares her journey stepping into the complex role of Meredith, Shelly’s sitcom-mom with a mysterious edge. And Chris, channeling his inner mad scientist as Dr. Parker, dishes on tackling high-energy rock numbers and dancing (or flubbing) his way through the show’s wild choreography.
From Nosferatu-inspired costumes to projections that dial up the '90s horror schlock, this production is pushing the envelope at Bucyrus Little Theatre. Expect dance breaks that’ll make you want to line dance in the aisles, key changes that sneak up like a bat in the night, and a story that’s as touching as it is bizarre. With nods to Broadway heavyweights like Kerry Butler (Mean Girls, Beetlejuice) and Jonathan Groff (Hamilton), this episode proves Bat Boy is more than just a cult hit; it’s a love letter to the weird and wonderful world of community theatre.
Tune in to hear Scott and his cast share pizza-fueled banter, rehearsal war stories, and why this show is a must-see for anyone who loves musical theatre with a side of chaos. Catch Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre from October 17th-19th and 24th-26th, 2025, with special Saturday matinees to accommodate the cast’s homecoming plans.
Grab your tickets at busyruslittletheatre.com and prepare for a bloody good time!
Bucyrus Little Theatre is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are located at 130 Songer Avenue, Bucyrus, Ohio.