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The 2025-2026 Season of Exploration at The George Theater has officially begun! And who better to sit down and chat about it with than our Executive Artistic Director Jayme McGhan! Two and a half years after his first episode, how has A.D. Player grown? How do we pick a season? What happens when you don’t get the rights to a show? Where is A.D. Players headed? All these questions answered and more on this episode of By George!

Should you take sports advice from your standup comedian? What if your landscaper was funnier than you? γιατί αυτό είναι στα πρωτότυπα ελληνικά? More unanswered questions in this episode of By George, but this time with Jesse GrothOlson and Bob Smiley!

What’s the deal with little soaps at hotels? Are pagers making a come back? Who is Bob Smiley, and how did he get into my office? None of these questions are answered on this episode of By George! But it’s still a fun time.

How to Die: The Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a complex show, that poses many questions. So sit down with Fr. Micah, as we discuss and parse through Bonhoeffer's works and theology. What does Bonhoeffer mean when he says to suffer is to have faith? How do we know what is God's will for us? How does a theologian, conspire to assassinate? Sit back, grab a snack, and a journal to take notes, it's going to be a long one.

Famous pastor and theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer's story comes to life at the George Theater. Bonhoeffer, who, upset by the complacency he saw in the German church toward the Nazi party, makes the hardest decision he's ever had to make-- a willing attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Hear how his story, from boyhood to martyrdom, was brought to the stage, from the playwright himself Andy Pederson. How does one write a play on a historical figure? What is reality and what is dramatized? What makes it from the script to the stage? All these questions answered and more in this episode of By George!

Come hang out with Actor, Director, and Professor Kevin Crouch as we talking about all things The Foreigner and directing! How does directing change when you come from an acting background? How does one direct gibberish? How do you honor a playwright’s intentions? How do we tell more sensitive stories with truth and honesty? Tell us your ways Kevin!

Buckle up for a wild ride of an episode! Watch as two gown men become instantly best friends, honestly it’s a sight to behold. Marketing Director Jesse GrothOlson takes over this episode and sits down with stand-up comedian, Jaron Myers as they talk all things comedy. Who influenced Jaron’s style? When did Jaron’s wife stop finding him funny? But more importantly why is Jaron following Jesse? Take a deep breath and prepare to laugh your tuchus off, on this new episode of By George!

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!

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! Bring your friends and celebrate the power of women! Take advantage of our group discount. When you bring a group of 12 or more and save up to 20% on tickets! Experience this modern and thrilling retelling of Esther’s story together and support women rising to greatness. Recommended for ages 16+ https://www.adplayers.org/esther

Miranda knows absolutely nothing about music, which makes her guest today a perfect melody? Harmony? What’s the right word? 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! Fiddler on the Roof is only open one more week! Get tickets today!