Today’s guests are both starring in Theo's currently running production of Urinetown. 

Ryan Stajmiger, who plays “Officer Lockstock” has been seen all over the Chicagoland area for the last 13 years. Some of his more memorable roles were Olaf in Paramount Theater’s Frozen, Anthony in Kokandy Production’s Sweeney Todd, and many others, including the Marriott Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre and Porchlight Music Theater.

Alicia Berneche who plays “Penelope Pennywise” has forged her career in both opera and musical theater all over the world. She came to fame replacing Dawn Upshaw in The Great Gatsby for the lyric opera of Chicago, which then took her to New York City’s Metropolitan Opera. She is also a very busy vocal teacher here in town specializing in classical, crossover and musical theater styles. 

Theo‘s production of Urinetown runs at their home base in Evanston, Illinois and has just been extended until January 4, 2026. For tickets please visit https://theo-u.com/ or you can simply click the link in our show notes. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ryan Stajmiger and Alicia Berneche. Now let’s go to the top of the show!