Show overview
Big Theatre Kid Energy launched in 2025 and has put out 33 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 48 min and 58 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 17 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Ryan W Garcia.
From the publisher
🎭 Big Theatre Kid Energy is your least pretentious theatre review show, hosted by LA actor and Try Guy: Ryan W Garcia. Each episode, Ryan dives into the vibrant world of Los Angeles theatre with celebrity guests, backstage chats, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and reviews of the best productions in town (and beyond)! Funny, passionate, and maybe a little dramatic, Ryan is on a mission to prove once and for all that LA is a world-class theatre town!
Latest Episodes
View all 33 episodesJARED POPKIN joins for: Reefer Madness at Wisteria Theater
MANUEL OLIVER joins for: Guac at Kirk Douglas Theatre
LEAH MCKENDRICK joins for: TINA at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
TOMMY HOBSON joins for: "Master Harold"...and the Boys at Geffen Playhouse
AVA LALEZARZADEH joins for: English at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
YB BISTE joins for: Kim's Convenience at Ahmanson Theatre
S1 Ep 26DANIEL DAVID STEWART joins for: Richard III at A Noise Within Theatre
Daniel David Stewart (Spring Awakening, Catch 22, Memory of a Killer) joins to review Richard III at A Noise Within Theatre. They talk the road to getting on Broadway, how relevant Shakespeare is to current events, and why some pillows are decorative and some pillows are for hugging.Check out the current productions at A Noise Within Theatre:https://www.anoisewithin.org/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyDaniel: @danieldavidstewartSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 25HANNAH PILKES joins for: Dragon Mama at Geffen Playhouse
Hannah Pilkes (Leanne, Hacks, Dropout, Comedy Bang! Bang!) joins to review Dragon Mama at Geffen Playhouse. They talk all things relationships and solo shows. Hannah is performing in her own: Skiing at the Elysian Theatre on 3/31, and directed her partner Greg Nussen’s show QFWFQ, which will be at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this season.Dragon Mama is playing at Geffen Playhouse through April 12th: https://secure.geffenplayhouse.org/overview/dragon-mamaSUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyHannah: @hannahpilkesGreg: @gregorynussen See you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 24MANON MATHEWS joins for: SIX at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Manon Mathews joins to review SIX at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk VINE stardom (Bring it back!), self validation, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and which Spice Girl they are. Oh, and review the touring production of SIX the Musical.SIX is on tour! https://sixonbroadway.com/ustour/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyPlease rate and review on whatever podcast platform you subscribe to.Manon: @manonmathewsSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 23ASH PEREZ joins for: Here Lies Love at Mark Taper Forum
Ash Perez joins to review Here Lies Love at Mark Taper Forum. They talk Ash getting started at Buzzfeed, Filipino history and the dangers of following a cult of personality, and the difference between stage and film acting.Here Lies Love is playing at Mark Taper Forum through April 5th: https://www.eastwestplayers.org/insideSUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyAsh: @itsashlyperezSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 22RYANN GRAHAM joins for: Foursome at IAMA Theatre Company
Ryann Graham joins to review Foursome at IAMA Theatre. They talk TRY GUYS, hooking up with friends, and how unpacking luggage on vacation is the only sane way to live.Foursome is playing at IAMA Theatre through March 28th: https://www.iamatheatre.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyRyann: @gudguyryrySee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 21ERIN CHOLAKIAN joins for: Amadeus at Pasadena Playhouse
Erin Cholakian joins to review Amadeus at Pasadena Playhouse. They talk Heated Rivalry, forced perspective (about 1,000 times), and the GENIUS of Jefferson Mays and Darko Tresnjak.Amadeus is at Pasadena Playhouse through March 15th:https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyErin: @Erin_CholakianSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 20KELLY WALKER joins for: Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia at Geffen Playhouse
Ryan’s wife and long awaited guest Kelly Walker (Stag & the Bull, Swamp Thing, Last Man Standing) joins to review Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia at Geffen Playhouse. They talk about having a partner in the industry, where to get the best Diet Coke, and the insanity that can be the creative process.Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia is playing at Geffen Playhouse through March 8th: https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyKelly: @kellwalker.meSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 19ANNA LORE joins for: Sweeney Todd at La Mirada Theatre
Anna Lore (Final Destination: Bloodlines, Black Phone 2, Gotham Knights) joins to review Sweeney Todd at La Mirada Theatre. They talk drinking from straws, the genius of Jason Alexander (director of the show), and their shared fear of horror movies.Sweeney Todd is playing at La Mirada Theatre through February 22nd: https://lamiradatheatre.com/current_events/sweeney/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyAnna Lore: @anna_loreSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 18BRITT RENTSCHLER - Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet at The Montalbán Theatre
Britt Rentschler joins to review Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre. They talk Suzy Eddie Izzard’s incredible standup: Dress to Kill, their shared love for the TV show Slings and Arrows, and never letting ANYBODY take the arts away from us.Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet is playing at the Montalbán Theatre through January 31st, and then continuing to tour the globe!https://www.eddieizzardhamlet.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyBritt: @opheliagrownupSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 17ASHLEY CLEMENTS joins for: Kid Gloves at Skylight Theatre
Ashley Clements joins to review Kid Gloves at Skylight Theatre. They talk Emmy Award winning Lizzie Bennet Diaries, how gorges Ithaca is, and yellow snow.Kid Gloves is playing at Skylight Theatre through February 15th: https://kidglovesmusical.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyAshley Clements: @theashleyclemSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 16JONNY CAKES joins for: The Notebook at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Jonny Manganello joins to review The Notebook the Musical at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. They talk theatre etiquette, Ingrid Michaelson music, and why Jon is so much more serious than Jonny.The Notebook is playing at the Pantages Theatre through January, 25th: https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyJonny Cakes: @thejonnycakesSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 15KEITH HABERSBERGER joins for: Stereophonic at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Keith Habersberger joins to review Stereophonic at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. We kumbaya’d, talked about that portion of a grammy we once won in high school, and dreamed of seeing a concert from the band in Stereophonic.Stereophonic is playing at Hollywood Pantages Theatre through January 2nd. https://www.broadwayinhollywood.comSUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyKeith: @KeithhabsSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 14LEAH KNAUER joins for: A Snow White Christmas
Leah Knauer joins to review A Snow White Christmas at Laguna Playhouse. They talk manifestation, dream roles, and what the heck recitative even is (nobody knows).A Snow White Christmas is playing at Laguna Playhouse through December 28th.SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyLeah: @leahknauerSee you at the cast party!
S1 Ep 13ADRIAN GONZALEZ joins for: Esther Perel Ruined My Life
Adrian Gonzalez joins to review Esther Perel Ruined My Life at IAMA Theatre Company. They talk being naked on stage, modern open relationships, and what it means to produce a workshopped piece of theatre .Esther Perel Ruined My Life is running through December 15thhttps://www.iamatheatre.com/SUBSCRIBE TO AND FOLLOW BIG THEATRE KID ENERGYInstagram: @BigTheatreKidEnergy TikTok: @BigTheatreKidEnergyYoutube: @BigTheatreKidEnergyAdiran: @el_adriangonzalezSee you at the cast party!