This week on Backstage Pass, we’re putting on our leather jackets and sliding into a Grease-filled weekend at The Strand! Taylor and Camilla take you through everything coming up June 5–11—from live theatre and lounge music to organ concerts and sensory-friendly screenings.

🎭 In Spotlight on the Stage, we preview the high-energy production of Grease, live performances in the Lumiere Lounge, and a Toy Story 2 screening that’ll bring out your inner kid.

🎙 Backstage Banter takes us to Wilmington, North Carolina, where Camilla just returned from the North Carolina Presenters Consortium. Learn how acts get booked at The Strand and what’s coming next.

❤️ In this week’s Mission Moment, Camilla and her 17-year-old son Jonah share his story of stepping up—literally into the drummer’s seat—and saving the show when the pit orchestra lost a player moments before curtain. It’s a beautiful reminder of how community, courage, and creativity come together on our stage.

📅 And in Mark Your Calendar, we spotlight two upcoming events you won’t want to miss:

• If You Only Knew… – A one-night-only cabaret on June 26
• Comedy at The Strand with AGT semi-finalist mind-reader Peter Antoniou on June 27

🎧 Whether you’re a theatre buff, a local Marietta neighbor, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode will leave you inspired, smiling, and maybe even ready to dance in the aisle.

🎟️ Get tickets and info at: strandmarietta.org
📲 Follow us on social: @strandmarietta
💌 Support The Strand: Donations and volunteer info at strandmarietta.org/support

Hosts: Taylor Rambo & Camilla Sanders
Produced & Edited by: Taylor Rambo
Theme Music: “Many a Slip” by Kevin Sanders

Episode 11: The T-Birds, The Tunes, and a $10K Surprise

Summer is in full swing at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, and this week’s episode of The Backstage Pass has everything you need to plan the perfect week in downtown Marietta! 🎭🌆🍹

Join hosts Taylor Rambo and Camilla Sanders as they break down everything happening Thursday, June 5 through Wednesday, June 11—including live theatre, rooftop music, and a milestone for historic preservation!

🎟️ Live on the Mainstage:
Grease continues its high-octane run with five performances this weekend! From leather jackets to pink satin, the Rydell High gang brings the ‘50s to life with unforgettable music and big energy.
📅 Showtimes:
Thurs @ 7:30 PM | Fri @ 8 PM | Sat @ 3 & 8 PM | Sun @ 3 PM

🎹 In the Lumiere Lounge:
Catch live music upstairs in The Strand’s speakeasy-style lounge—no cover, cozy vibes, and full bar.
🎶 Thurs & Sat: Misha Stefanuk | Fri: Freeholders | 7–11 PM

🌆 On the Rooftop – Friday Only:
Brew With a View is back! Enjoy skyline views and the folk stylings of Mildly Aggressive Folk from 7–11 PM. Saturday is booked for a private event—but yes, you can rent the rooftop too!

🎬 On the Big Screen:
Pixar’s The Incredibles hits The Strand for one day only—Weds, June 11!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 10 AM Sensory-Friendly | 🎹 1 PM Standard with live Mighty Allen Organ pre-show at 12:30 PM

🏛️ Mission Moment:
The Strand just received a $10,000 grant from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation! Hear Taylor reflect on a powerful conversation with a longtime board member about what this milestone means for the building, the community, and the future.

🎧 Plus: Banter, bloopers, and an interview with Grease music director Kevin Sanders.

🎟️ Tickets, showtimes, and rental info at www.strandmarietta.org
📲 Follow @strandmarietta on social for behind-the-scenes looks and updates!

Summer is officially heating up at The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, and this week’s episode of The Backstage Pass has everything you need to plan the perfect weekend in downtown Marietta! 🎭🎶🍷

Join hosts Taylor Rambo and Camilla Sanders as they walk you through the incredible lineup of events happening Thursday, May 29 through Sunday, June 1, including:

🎟️ Live on the Mainstage:

• Grease returns after a thrilling opening weekend! Hear about the vintage cars, ’50s lobby décor, and Rydell High class reunion vibes that bring this jukebox musical to life.
• Showtimes: Thursday @ 7:30 PM, Friday @ 8 PM, Saturday @ 3 & 8 PM, Sunday @ 3 PM

🎹 In the Lumiere Lounge:

• Thursday & Friday: Live music from Strand’s own Camilla Sanders
• Saturday: The incredible Matt Wauchope Trio brings soulful jazz to the lounge from 7–11 PM—no cover, 21+, cocktails available!

🍷 On the Rooftop – Friday Only:

• Brew with a View returns May 30 from 7–11 PM with skyline views and local brews by Reformation Brewery

🏛️ Planning a Wedding or Private Event?

• Learn how to rent The Strand’s historic spaces for your next celebration

🚗 Plus, a Sneak Peek:

• Pixar’s Cars rolls onto the big screen next Wednesday, June 4—a perfect family night out!

🎧 Hear Taylor reflect on interviewing the Grease cast in past episodes, and listen as Camilla gives insider production details and a sneak peek into her personal live set in the lounge.

🎟️ Tickets, showtimes, and rental info at www.strandmarietta.org
📸 Follow @strandmarietta on social for behind-the-scenes looks!