Blue Jesters Backstge: A High School Theatre Podcast
Looking to get started in high school theatre or want to share in your experiences? Go behind the curtain with Northeast Early College High School's Blue Jesters Theatre program in Austin, Texas. Each episode features students, teachers, and special guest sharing stories, tips and tricks, and the real backstage ups and down of high school theatre.
From rehearsals to performances, to teamwork and creativity, this podcast shines a spotlight on the voices of the next generation of theatre makers.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
In this episode of Blue Jesters Backstage, we sit down with Northeast Early College High School’s Academic Dean, Lauren Kajdas. She shares how her theatre training in starting in junior high shaped her career path and the surprising ways those skills support her leadership today. From communication and collaboration to creative problem-solving, Lauren explains how lessons from the stage translate into education and administration.
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
In this episode of Blue Jesters Backstage: A High School Theater Podcast, students from Northeast Early College High School in Austin ISD share stories of mistakes, mishaps, and unexpected surprises on stage. Recorded in Austin, Texas, this candid look at high school theatre shows how young performers handle challenges with humor, resilience, and teamwork.
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
In our first episode of Blue Jesters Backstage: A High School Theater Podcast, students from Northeast Early College High School in Austin, Texas, share how they got started in theatre. Hear real stories about first auditions, backstage nerves, and the spark that made them fall in love with performing.