Don’t Stop Believin’… in Big Hair and Bigger Dreams!”

🎧 Welcome back to “Acting Up with GTC!” In this jam-packed and joy-filled episode, Micky Shearon and Matt Beutner are serving up more drama, more music, and more behind-the-scenes goodness than your average podcast snack pack can handle.

First, we rock out with Infinite Journey, one of the most beloved tribute bands in Granbury Theatre Company history. Vocalist Donovan Duke and bassist Mike Cooper join the pod to talk about their deep respect for Journey’s iconic sound, how they stay faithful to the music, and why the Granbury Opera House has become their favorite stage to play. Spoiler: it involves emotional ballads, sweaty dance moves, and adoring fans in the front row 🥹🎸🔥

Then it’s all hairspray and happy tears as Bentleigh Nesbitt, director of the upcoming musical Hairspray, sits down for a heartfelt (and hilarious) conversation. Bentleigh shares updates on the rehearsal process, behind-the-scenes stories from choreography boot camp, and a huge personal announcement that’s about to take her across the pond. 🎓🇬🇧 Yes, Bentleigh is off to London to pursue her MFA in Theatrical Directing—but not before giving us one more unforgettable show.

📆 Mark your calendars:

🎭 Pride & Prejudice – Final weekend!

🎶 Infinite Journey – May 30 & 31 (3 shows, and they WILL sell out!)

💃 Hairspray – June 6 to July 6 (Get ready for the musical party of the summer!)

🎟 Tickets: www.granburytheatrecompany.org
📞 Box Office: 817-579-0952

Hit play, turn up the volume, and let the theatre magic wash over you. ❤️🎤✨

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Acting Up with GTC
01:47 Pride and Prejudice Production Review
03:48 Upcoming Infinite Journey Concert
06:08 Hairspray: A Long-Awaited Production
10:04 Interview with Infinite Journey Band Members
20:46 Favorite Journey Songs and Audience Connection
27:36 Closing Remarks and Ticket Information
30:44 Choreography and Dance in Theater
33:31 Theater Education and Career Path
36:47 Directing Experience and Style
40:38 Theater Journey and Early Interests
44:47 Advice for Aspiring Performers
46:42 Exciting News: MFA Acceptance
52:52 Future Plans and Moving to London