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
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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
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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!

🎭 Grease is the Word — and the Weekend is Stacked! | May 23–25 at The Strand

Get ready for a high-energy weekend at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre! In this episode of The Backstage Pass, Taylor and Camilla spill all the details about Marietta’s Memorial Day weekend lineup—and trust us, it’s a scene.

🎶 Kick off Friday night with skyline views and Southern soul at Brew with a View, featuring Jason Earl & Dennis Ellerbee, or cozy up downstairs in the Lumiere Lounge with Beth Ballinger’s smooth vocals and vintage vibes.

✨ Then it’s time to slick back your hair and grab your Pink Ladies—Grease is finally hitting The Strand stage! Hear from cast member Anna Woolley (aka Sandra Dee!) and get the scoop on opening night fun, from classic cars out front to a rockin’ ‘50s vibe inside.

🎸 Saturday keeps the tunes going with jazz guitarist Trey Wright at Lumiere, and on Sunday, the weekend wraps with a Grease matinee you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets are flying, so head to www.strandmarietta.org to grab yours now—and don’t forget, all rooftop and lounge events are FREE and 21+!

🎙️✨ Welcome to our 8th episode of Backstage Pass: Marietta’s Weekend at The Strand! Join hosts Taylor Rambo (Development Director) and Camilla Sanders (Production Director) as they take you behind the curtain of Marietta’s historic Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre - and a special interview with Josh Hudson playing Danny Zuko from our upcoming month-long production of "GREASE"!

🔥 This Weekend’s Lineup (May 15–18, 2025):

🎺 Thu: Jazz Talks with Trey Wright: The Music of Duke Ellington at 7:30 PM

🎬 Fri: Movies at The Strand: Crazy Rich Asians at 8:00 PM
🎟 Live Mighty Allen Organ pre-show at 7:30!

🎷 Fri: Lumiere Lounge – Jim Coots (7–11 PM | 21+)
🍺 Fri: Brew with a View – The Least Worst Guyz (7–11 PM | 21+)

🎸 Sat: Ramble Tamble: Creedence Clearwater Revival Experience at 8:00 PM

🎶 Sat: Lumiere Lounge – 💋 Summer Lovin’ GREASE Cabaret ft. Misha Stefanuk (7–11 PM | 21+)
🎧 Sat: Brew with a View – The Shetlands (7–11 PM | 21+)

🎹 Sun: Jazz at The Strand - The Music of Billie Holiday feat. Maria Howell at 4:00 PM

🎭 And don’t forget—our summer production of GREASE is just around the corner, kicking off May 23!

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Welcome to the very first episode of Backstage Pass: Marietta’s Weekend at The Strand! 🎙️✨ Join hosts Taylor Rambo (Development Director) and Camilla Sanders (Production Director) as they take you behind the curtain of Marietta’s historic Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre!

This week, we’re diving into an exciting weekend lineup:

🎹 Live Music in Lumière Lounge & Brew with a View – Featuring Jim Coots, Keltic Kudzu, Misha Stefanuk & DJ Mark DeMarko!

🎬 Movies at The Strand: Mamma Mia & Margaritas! – A singalong-worthy screening with a pre-show Mighty Allen Theatre Organ performance!

🎶 A Sneak Peek at April Events – Get ready for Legally Blonde, The Greatest Showman, The Princess Bride, Atlanta Rhythm Section, and more!

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