By George! Ep. 1 - Jayme McGhan

BY GEORGE! - EP. 2 - JOEL SANDEL

By George! Ep. 3: Kat Hatcher

Today we sit down with Kat Hatcher, General Manager and all around wild animal wrangler here at The George Theater. What brought her to A.D. Players? What does the General Manager of a Christian Theater do? Why are Kat and Miranda the same person?! Listen to find out!

BY GEORGE! EP. 4: KEVIN DEAN

Meet the man behind A Texas Carol! Artistic Producer, co-writer, and director Kevin Dean spills all the beans on how a show gets put on at the George Theater and how this wonderful Christmas show that we've all come to love came to be! Listen now! Grab your friends, grab your family and come see A Texas Carol!

BY GEORGE! EP. 5: Olivia Swasey

Meet the amazingly talented actress Olivia Swasey, who opened and stars in the role of Mya Berry in A Texas Carol! Listen as we discuss all things A Texas Carol and performing. What does a remount look like? What does it mean to be a young performer? And who has Italian food for Thanksgiving?!? Don't miss this hilariously insightful episode of By George!

BY GEORGE! EP. 6: Michael Mullins

Meet Michael Mullins the Design and Production Manager at The George Theater! Did you know he's also an actor? What a technical director and video games have in common? How a show goes from script to stage? That the A Texas Carol remount wasn't the original plan? There's so much to discover on this episode of By George!

BY GEORGE! EP.7: Deborah Hope

Sit down with amazingly talented Deborah Hope as we take all things women, hair, and Steel Magnolias! What does it mean to be a woman in theater? How does the Houston theater society operate? Why should YOU come see Steel Magnolias? (Spoilers because it'll make you laugh, it'll make you cry, and it'll be the best show you'll see this year!) Sit back honey, and let the By George team take care of the rest.

BY GEORGE! EP.8: HANNAH E. SMITH

Meet Hannah Smith! Production Stage Manager, movie lover, and yes at one time performer! Listen as we talk all things SM (stage managing and Steel Magnolias!) What does a stage manager do? How does that play into working at a Christian theater? What is it like working with an all female cast? Why does Hannah and Miranda crave chaos? All this and more on this episode of By George!

BY GEORGE! EP.9: Jeremiah Gamble

Meet the mastermind behind the incredibly innovative play of the Passion, Kingdom Undone! A story of Judas Iscariot from a fresh and imaginative perspective. How did we get here? Where does one start? How do you tell the Passion of the Christ with music and humor? And why should YOU see Kingdom Undone this Easter Season? Find out in today's episode!

BY GEORGE! EP.10: Samantha Patterson

Take a trip with us through the Costume Shop, as we sit down with the lovely Samantha Patterson, Costume Shop Manager and the Costume Designer for Driving Miss Daisy at The George Theater! How does one get into costuming? What counts as historical wear? What is a dreamy dream world? Check out the episode to find out!

BY GEORGE! EP.11: Alex Morris

Sit down with Alex Morris and Miranda, as they have a conversation about what it means to be a performer. Alex Morris is a seasoned television and stage performer, currently playing Hoke in Driving Miss Daisy at the George Theater. They take an honest look at the highs and lows that come with every show and performance. The responsibility we carry as storytellers and why we're truly blessed to do what we do!

BY GEORGE! EP.12: Houston Arts Pass

Sit down with Miranda and Paige Conway, the founder of Houston Arts Pass to talk all things Houston performing arts! We discuss the needs of performing artists and companies, the needs of audiences, and how Houston Arts Pass can help them both! How does one get into live theater? Where does one start? What’s the appeal? How have audiences changed since the pandemic? Well why don’t you stop asking questions and give the episode a listen?

BY GEORGE! EP.13: Rabbi Adrienne Scott

Sit down with Miranda and Rabbi Scott, as they discuss the intricacies and cultural relevance of Fiddler on the Roof! What does a cultural advisor do? Where does cultural accuracy and artistic liberty meet? Why was the wedding scene so important? What is the significance of music in the Jewish faith?

BY GEORGE! EP.14: Mara jill herman

Buckle up for an absolutely wild ride of an episode, as Miranda sits down with Mara Jill Herman our Fruma Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof! As a Jewish Artist what does it mean to her to be in Fiddler on the Roof? How does Mara prepare for showtime? Thespians are just like athletes? What other villains should Mara play? Why can’t Miranda stop asking questions!? (Spoiler: because Mara is just so cool!) Give it a listen!

BY GEORGE! EP.15: JONATHAN CRAFT

Miranda knows absolutely nothing about music, which makes her guest today a perfect melody? Harmony? Anyways, Jonathan Craft, music director and conductor of Fiddler on the Roof, answers all her burning questions! How does one become a music director? What the heck is SATB? How does a music director put their own spin on a cult classic? Which is more difficult Forever Plaid or Fiddler on the Roof? Wait Jonathan has been in how many productions of Fiddler on the Roof? Yes there will be a quiz at the end of the episode so go give it a listen now!

BY GEORGE! EP.16: Sharna Burgess

Sit down with Sharna Burgess, from Dancing with the Stars, and Miranda to talk all things dancing and Esther. How do you watch a dance musical? How does Esther relate to being a mother? How do you stay flexible in your passions and day to day life? Learn these hard lessons alongside us today on By George!

BY GEORGE! EP.17: rachel stange

From conception to stage, Rachel Stange explains how the new dance musical Esther came to be! From the creatives she brought on board, to the investors, and to her family who have supported her every step of the way. How does one make a musical, and get it to broadway? How do you get a celebrity in your project? How do you continue to trust in the Lord in the face of adversity? Some pretty big questions, so grab yourself a pen and paper, and let’s do this thing!