Show overview
Big Theatre Kid Energy launched in 2025 and has put out 39 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 48 min and 59 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 1 weeks ago, with 23 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 39 episodesKACIE ROGERS joins for: Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous at Geffen Playhouse
BRIAN ROSENTHAL joins for: How to Have Sex Again at Odyssey Theatre
JONATHAN FAIRCLOTH KIRK joins for: Primary Trust at Mark Taper Forum
MARISSA RIVERA joins for: Hell's Kitchen at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
WHITNEY AVALON joins for: Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse
BRENT BAILEY joins for: Death of a Salesman at A Noise Within Theatre
JARED 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!