Big Swiss Backstage is the show that takes you behind the curtains of the theatre department at Piedmont University. Every episode features a guest who discusses how they got into theatre, their involvement in productions at Piedmont, and their inspirations. 

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Kathy Blandin

Kathy Blandin comes on the podcast to discuss the joy of children's theatre, her love of directing, and the importance of The Revolutionists. 

Kattie Smith

In this episode, Kattie Smith comes on the podcast to talk about falling in love with stage management, her work on Godspell, and how her grandfather inspired her to p...

Joshua Farmer

In this episode, Joshua Farmer joins the podcast to discuss being a technical theatre major at Piedmont University, the process that goes into creating the lighting de...

John Spiegel

In this episode, John Spiegel joins the show. He talks about working on Broadway and why he didn't like it, why Piedmont is focused on well-rounded students, and his l...

Bill Gabelhausen

In this episode, Bill Gabelhausen discusses his career as an actor in New York, how he fell in love with teaching and Piedmont, and where he draws his inspiration from...

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