Podcast
Waxing Lyrically
Hosted by Lyric Theatre · EN
A show devoted to the happenings in and around the beautifully restored Brownwood Lyric Theatre in downtown Brownwood TX. Built in 1914, the Lyric is now host to plays, musicals, movies and concerts! Our weekly podcast will primarily shine its light on our Lyric Stage Performers as well as those who make the magic from behind the scenes. Hosted by Drex Holt , Alisa Hinton and Keren Moss, produced by Shannon Dennis & Dylon Evans.
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Curtain Calls of the Past - with Frank T Hilton
May 2400:31:32Tap to summarizeDrex and Lisa pull up a chair with local historian Frank Hilton for a deep dive into the stories that built Brownwood—brick by brick, stage by stage. From early playhouses and vaudeville nights to the rise (and occasional fall) of beloved venues like the Lyric Theatre, this episode traces how performance spaces helped shape the town’s identity. Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/bhU7qdzi6_k
Transcribe →The Secret Sauce of Service - with Tammy & Katy Fisher
May 1700:30:17Tap to summarizeAlisa and Drex sit down for a lively conversation with Tammy and Katy Fisher to discuss balancing small business responsibilities, improving and growing communities through service, and the positive impact of utilizing the arts and the talents of everyday folks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. https://balancingactsmallbiz.com/ Now on Youtube https://youtu.be/XFi403ByEGM
Transcribe →Cold Read & Hot Takes - with Darlyne Ervin, Nancy Jo Humfeld and Shannon Lee
May 1000:47:28Tap to summarizeThis week, Keren and Drex sits down with three of the Lyric’s directors to talk all things auditions — the best they’ve seen, the worst they’ve survived, and the moments they definitely still talk about backstage. From unforgettable cold reads to common mistakes performers make, they break down what really catches a director’s attention and what can send an audition off the rails Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/53GcNjeA_Wk Center Stage Showdown 2 Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!
Transcribe →Plugged In: Brownwood's Art Explosion - with Amy Whitmer & Tatiana Figueroa
May 300:32:07Tap to summarizeSo what brings you here… Alisa and guest cohost Levi talked to Tatiana and Amy about discovering Brownwood as a hub, the growth downtown is experiencing and how the Lyric is the center of it all as the hub of the hub Watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/3B9NnSGkVYI Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent Friday, May 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT Brownwood’s Got Talent — Contestant Entry Brownwood’s Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America’s Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine. Center Stage Showdown 2 Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!
Transcribe →Much Ado About Mustache - with John Belcher
Apr 2600:30:24Tap to summarizeDrex and Alisa sit down with John Belcher to talk about his life, the Lyric and Texas Bank our sponsor for this summer's production of Shrek: The Musical. Now watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/m8JEfChNFQc Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent Friday, May 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT Brownwood’s Got Talent — Contestant Entry Brownwood’s Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America’s Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine. Center Stage Showdown 2 - General Admission Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!
Transcribe →A Surefire First Act - with Nate "Lover Boy" Olson
Apr 1900:31:18Tap to summarizeAlisa and Drex have a chat with Nate Olson about Center Stage Showdown, and his history getting into wrestling and bringing it to Brownwood. https://www.surefirewrestling.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@SurefireWrestling Watch on Youtube https://youtu.be/6VjA1aWGNQE Deathtrap Apr 10, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026 Part murder mystery, part dark comedy, and full of surprises—Deathtrap keeps audiences guessing from start to finish! A once-successful playwright will do anything to have another hit… even if it means murder. Smart, suspenseful, and wickedly funny, this Broadway thriller is filled with twists that will leave you on the edge of your seat (and laughing nervously all the way home). SPONSORED BY BRUNER AUTO GROUP! Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent Friday, May 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM CDT Brownwood’s Got Talent — Contestant Entry Brownwood’s Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America’s Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine. Center Stage Showdown 2 - General Admission Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 7:05 PM CDT Center Stage Showdown 2 RETURNS with an unmatched Entertainment Experience that takes Live Pro Wrestling to the next level! After Center Stage Showdown 1 set the bar sky-high, there’s no doubt this year’s event will be even more electrifying, intense, and absolutely unforgettable!
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