The Black Box Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-black-box-by-spotlight-studio Spotlight Studio, a product of CEPA Management in Pell City, AL presents The Black Box, a podcast from performing artists in St. Clair County, AL. Spotlight is an all-ages, countywide drama education and outreach network in St. Clair County. It’s presented by Hargray Communications and supported by Trussell Funderburg Rea Bell and Furgerson and Goodgame Co. The Black Box will feature content written, directed and performed by members of Spotlight’s eight clubs located throughout the county, as well as interviews with members of the local arts community. If you are interested in learning more about the project, contact Nicholas Fason at nicholas@pellcitycepa.com CEPA is supported by the City of Pell City and Pell City Schools. It is aided greatly in its mission by the Alabama State Council on the Arts, The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama and The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and by many local supporters who believe strongly that access to the cultural arts in their community is of tremendous importance. © CEPA Management Corp. 0212d138-f232-5045-8131-fa258d337790 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:36:32 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:55:21 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/QGOEC9ApeyvRz494ScHcjUeSnI-Vk9q0kivxzCoZrL4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE1Nzk1LzE2MDM5/Nzk3OTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Black Box episodic Spotlight Studio Spotlight Studio, a product of CEPA Management in Pell City, AL presents The Black Box, a podcast from performing artists in St. Clair County, AL. Spotlight is an all-ages, countywide drama education and outreach network in St. Clair County. It’s presented by Hargray Communications and supported by Trussell Funderburg Rea Bell and Furgerson and Goodgame Co. The Black Box will feature content written, directed and performed by members of Spotlight’s eight clubs located throughout the county, as well as interviews with members of the local arts community. If you are interested in learning more about the project, contact Nicholas Fason at nicholas@pellcitycepa.com CEPA is supported by the City of Pell City and Pell City Schools. It is aided greatly in its mission by the Alabama State Council on the Arts, The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama and The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and by many local supporters who believe strongly that access to the cultural arts in their community is of tremendous importance. Spotlight Studio, a product of CEPA Management in Pell City, AL presents The Black Box, a podcast from performing artists in St. spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama CEPA Management Corp No No The Children of Change: Act II by JSCC 2 2 3 3 The Children of Change: Act II by JSCC full e8be026a-f2a9-40bc-a69c-d648cbf37134 https://share.transistor.fm/s/92ccb1be Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about the Children's Crusade and how it shaped our country's future.

This is the second and final act of a two-act podcast project written and directed in conjunction with the Jefferson State Community College Spotlight Club. It was written by Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Lambda Delta chapter at Jefferson State Community College, and by playwrights Hannah Combs, Teresa McGill, Gabriel Miller, and Lesley Warren. Directed by Theater Instructor Lesley Warren.

Contributing Members: Marci Barrett, Jykia Johnson Hayes, Madison Maxwell, Lina Okorley, and Ruth Okorkley.
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Leisel Harris and Libby Holmes.

Characters:

  • Grandma - Octavia Grady
  • Theo, Papa - Glen Turton
  • Reverend Blair - Dylan Kielbasa
  • Alex - Courtney Kelly
  • Chloe - Alicia White
  • Dawn - Rebecca Laban
  • Ruth - Jasmine Johnson
  • Miles, Reporter - Gabriel Miller
  • Grandpa Miles, Coworker, DJ Ricky - Al Guido
  • Policeman - Kevin Towns
  • Understudy - Emma Gibson


Spotlight Studio is the digital content production wing of Spotlight, an all-ages drama outreach and education program based in Pell City, AL. If you'd like to learn more, please visit our website at https://www.pellcitycepa.com or on social media by searching Pell City CEPA.

]]> Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about the Children's Crusade and how it shaped our country's future.

This is the second and final act of a two-act podcast project written and directed in conjunction with the Jefferson State Community College Spotlight Club. It was written by Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Lambda Delta chapter at Jefferson State Community College, and by playwrights Hannah Combs, Teresa McGill, Gabriel Miller, and Lesley Warren. Directed by Theater Instructor Lesley Warren.

Contributing Members: Marci Barrett, Jykia Johnson Hayes, Madison Maxwell, Lina Okorley, and Ruth Okorkley.
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Leisel Harris and Libby Holmes.

Characters:

  • Grandma - Octavia Grady
  • Theo, Papa - Glen Turton
  • Reverend Blair - Dylan Kielbasa
  • Alex - Courtney Kelly
  • Chloe - Alicia White
  • Dawn - Rebecca Laban
  • Ruth - Jasmine Johnson
  • Miles, Reporter - Gabriel Miller
  • Grandpa Miles, Coworker, DJ Ricky - Al Guido
  • Policeman - Kevin Towns
  • Understudy - Emma Gibson


Spotlight Studio is the digital content production wing of Spotlight, an all-ages drama outreach and education program based in Pell City, AL. If you'd like to learn more, please visit our website at https://www.pellcitycepa.com or on social media by searching Pell City CEPA.

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:32:19 -0500 Spotlight Studio Spotlight Studio 2000 Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about the Children's Crusade and how it shaped our country's future. Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about t spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama No The Children of Change: Act I by JSCC 2 2 2 2 The Children of Change: Act I by JSCC full 7493cf55-d2ab-4c95-b364-bd0271d6ebd7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48a813de Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about the Children's Crusade and how it shaped our country's future.

This is the first act of a two-act podcast project written and directed in conjunction with the Jefferson State Community College Spotlight Club. It was written by Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Lambda Delta chapter at Jefferson State Community College, and by playwrights Hannah Combs, Teresa McGill, Gabriel Miller, and Lesley Warren. Directed by Theater Instructor Lesley Warren.

Contributing Members: Marci Barrett, Jykia Johnson Hayes, Madison Maxwell, Lina Okorley, and Ruth Okorkley.
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Leisel Harris and Libby Holmes.

Characters:

  • Grandma - Octavia Grady
  • Theo, Papa - Glen Turton
  • Reverend Blair - Dylan Kielbasa
  • Alex - Courtney Kelly
  • Chloe - Alicia White
  • Dawn - Rebecca Laban
  • Ruth - Jasmine Johnson
  • Miles, Reporter - Gabriel Miller
  • Grandpa Miles, Coworker, DJ Ricky - Al Guido
  • Policeman - Kevin Towns
  • Understudy - Emma Gibson


Spotlight Studio is the digital content production wing of Spotlight, an all-ages drama outreach and education program based in Pell City, AL. If you'd like to learn more, please visit our website at https://www.pellcitycepa.com or on social media by searching Pell City CEPA.

]]> Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about the Children's Crusade and how it shaped our country's future.

This is the first act of a two-act podcast project written and directed in conjunction with the Jefferson State Community College Spotlight Club. It was written by Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Lambda Delta chapter at Jefferson State Community College, and by playwrights Hannah Combs, Teresa McGill, Gabriel Miller, and Lesley Warren. Directed by Theater Instructor Lesley Warren.

Contributing Members: Marci Barrett, Jykia Johnson Hayes, Madison Maxwell, Lina Okorley, and Ruth Okorkley.
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Leisel Harris and Libby Holmes.

Characters:

  • Grandma - Octavia Grady
  • Theo, Papa - Glen Turton
  • Reverend Blair - Dylan Kielbasa
  • Alex - Courtney Kelly
  • Chloe - Alicia White
  • Dawn - Rebecca Laban
  • Ruth - Jasmine Johnson
  • Miles, Reporter - Gabriel Miller
  • Grandpa Miles, Coworker, DJ Ricky - Al Guido
  • Policeman - Kevin Towns
  • Understudy - Emma Gibson


Spotlight Studio is the digital content production wing of Spotlight, an all-ages drama outreach and education program based in Pell City, AL. If you'd like to learn more, please visit our website at https://www.pellcitycepa.com or on social media by searching Pell City CEPA.

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:30:44 -0500 Spotlight Studio Spotlight Studio 2435 Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about the Children's Crusade and how it shaped our future. Birmingham 1963: The Children of Change is a powerful story, told from the perspective of a grandmother, about the events that took place in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movements for Black Equality. This story in particular goes into detail about t spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama No SEM;COLON by PCHS 2 2 1 1 SEM;COLON by PCHS full c08403cc-f759-4d95-a79d-4ec52cab9954 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8189a78d CONTENT WARNING: SUICIDE. 

SEM;COLON is more than a dramatic audio performance. It's a student-led effort on the campus of Pell City High School designed to improve mental health (Follow on Instagram @project._semicolon). In this powerful episode, writers Anna Claire Hathorn and Emma Gibson provide an unflinching, first-person view of a student struggling with day-to-day life.

Directed by Hathorn, this episode features Kadence Smith, Carter Bibb, Maggie Hooie, Emma Gibson, Morgan Russell, Nicholas Fason, Mykah Lee and Gabriel Moore. Edited by Jeff Thompson. All music is original and used with permission. 

If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek help.

The Black Box by Spotlight Studio was created by CEPA Management (@pellcitycepa, pellcitycepa.com). Season 2 is supported by Trussell Funderburg Rea Bell and Furgerson, Goodgame Co. and The Alabama State Council on the Arts. 

]]> CONTENT WARNING: SUICIDE. 

SEM;COLON is more than a dramatic audio performance. It's a student-led effort on the campus of Pell City High School designed to improve mental health (Follow on Instagram @project._semicolon). In this powerful episode, writers Anna Claire Hathorn and Emma Gibson provide an unflinching, first-person view of a student struggling with day-to-day life.

Directed by Hathorn, this episode features Kadence Smith, Carter Bibb, Maggie Hooie, Emma Gibson, Morgan Russell, Nicholas Fason, Mykah Lee and Gabriel Moore. Edited by Jeff Thompson. All music is original and used with permission. 

If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek help.

The Black Box by Spotlight Studio was created by CEPA Management (@pellcitycepa, pellcitycepa.com). Season 2 is supported by Trussell Funderburg Rea Bell and Furgerson, Goodgame Co. and The Alabama State Council on the Arts. 

]]> Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 -0500 Anna Claire Hathorn, Emma Gibson Anna Claire Hathorn, Emma Gibson 2980 CONTENT WARNING: SUICIDE. SEM;COLON is more than a dramatic audio performance. It's a student-led effort on the campus of Pell City High School designed to improve mental health (Follow on Instagram @project._semicolon). In this powerful episode, writers Anna Claire Hathorn and Emma Gibson provide an unflinching, first-person view of a student struggling with day-to-day life. CONTENT WARNING: SUICIDE. SEM;COLON is more than a dramatic audio performance. It's a student-led effort on the campus of Pell City High School designed to improve mental health (Follow on Instagram @project._semicolon). In this powerful episode, writers Spotlight Studio, The Black Box by Spotlight Studio, CEPA, Pell City, Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Prevention No Elevator Kids by Emma Gibson 1 1 7 7 Elevator Kids by Emma Gibson full 0b9dcbb7-cd82-4383-ad60-6a8cebd01ebf https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6261f82 The Black Box by Spotlight Studio is a nonprofit arts education effort in St. Clair County, AL by CEPA Management Corp. CEPA is supported by Hargray Communications, the Alabama State Council on the Arts, Trussell Funderburg Rea Bell and Furgerson and Goodgame Company and by many generous contributors across the state of Alabama.

]]> The Black Box by Spotlight Studio is a nonprofit arts education effort in St. Clair County, AL by CEPA Management Corp. CEPA is supported by Hargray Communications, the Alabama State Council on the Arts, Trussell Funderburg Rea Bell and Furgerson and Goodgame Company and by many generous contributors across the state of Alabama.

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:07:51 -0600 Emma Gibson, Spotlight Studio Emma Gibson, Spotlight Studio 910 Story Troop 34 is about to add a new group of teens to its roster of superheroes. Written and directed by PCHS student Emma Gibson. Story Troop 34 is about to add a new group of teens to its roster of superheroes. Written and directed by PCHS student Emma Gibson. spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama No The Unipig by Maeva Pope 1 1 6 6 The Unipig by Maeva Pope full 0f52bcfc-7f9b-4b5d-b63c-27c32b9ab5e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69f2ac7c Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:14:39 -0600 Spotlight Studio Spotlight Studio 518 Unipig's are not common and don't seem to fit in with Unicorns or with Pigs. Will Lea, the unpig, be able to find a friend that can understand her? Come along with us as seven year old writer and illustrator, Maeva Pope, tells the whimsical story of The Unipig. Unipig's are not common and don't seem to fit in with Unicorns or with Pigs. Will Lea, the unpig, be able to find a friend that can understand her? Come along with us as seven year old writer and illustrator, Maeva Pope, tells the whimsical story of The U spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama No Hallmark Christmas by SCCHS 1 1 5 5 Hallmark Christmas by SCCHS full 0f4ab2c9-13ca-4a75-819e-9f02f1ce19d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56f4f911 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:46:29 -0600 Spotlight Studio Spotlight Studio 985 Lacey Pierson, Ethan Duke, Hannah Ciniglio, Ethan Jones, Makayla England, Tori Daniels, and Nicholas Fason worked together to write A Hallmark Christmas. This piece tells a classic story of the Hallmark genre. Director Lacey Pierson worked along with the cast to present this satire just in time for Christmas. Lacey Pierson, Ethan Duke, Hannah Ciniglio, Ethan Jones, Makayla England, Tori Daniels, and Nicholas Fason worked together to write A Hallmark Christmas. This piece tells a classic story of the Hallmark genre. Director Lacey Pierson worked along with the spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama No Know Your Worth by Breanna Epperson 1 1 4 4 Know Your Worth by Breanna Epperson full 0039b8bc-07cf-4b02-a651-f6e252561056 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f35c6e2d Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:36:03 -0600 Breanna Epperson, Spotlight Studio Breanna Epperson, Spotlight Studio 1583 Writer, Actor, and Director Breanna Epperson presents "Know Your Worth" a story of how a man's choices in life effect where he will go in the afterlife. MENTIONS OF SUICIDE ARE PRESENT IN THIS PODCAST. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, encourage them to call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), The National Suicide Hotline. Visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org to learn more & find additional resources. bethe1to.com can help you help someone else. Writer, Actor, and Director Breanna Epperson presents "Know Your Worth" a story of how a man's choices in life effect where he will go in the afterlife. MENTIONS OF SUICIDE ARE PRESENT IN THIS PODCAST. If you or someone you know is struggling with thought spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama No Friendsgiving by Zoe Kay 1 1 3 3 Friendsgiving by Zoe Kay full 3be35a6d-d9ba-4f0d-b029-9c6a702aabdb https://share.transistor.fm/s/92d511d9 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:09:46 -0600 Zoe Kay, Spotlight Studio Zoe Kay, Spotlight Studio 709 Writer, Actor, and Director Zoe Kay presents "Friendsgiving" a story of friends gathering for a night of fun, but things don't go exactly as planned. Spotlight Studio is powered by Hargray. Sponsored by Goodgame Company and Trussel Funderburg Rea Bell & Furgerson P.C. Writer, Actor, and Director Zoe Kay presents "Friendsgiving" a story of friends gathering for a night of fun, but things don't go exactly as planned. Spotlight Studio is powered by Hargray. Sponsored by Goodgame Company and Trussel Funderburg Rea Bell spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama No An Interview with Shelby Maddox 1 1 2 2 An Interview with Shelby Maddox full cead1ee3-ddc0-4197-9a54-70f21dd31c97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b78f26e Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:45:13 -0500 Spotlight Studio Spotlight Studio 1230 In this episode, CEPA Director Jeff Thompson interviews Assistant Director Shelby Maddox about her experience with Theatre and the Spotlight Program. In this episode, CEPA Director Jeff Thompson interviews Assistant Director Shelby Maddox about her experience with Theatre and the Spotlight Program. spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama No Cask of Amontillado 1 1 1 1 Cask of Amontillado full 7601b581-1869-4e7d-990a-95cf58fa1bdd https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b4063da Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:28:11 -0500 Spotlight Studio Spotlight Studio 706 In this first episode, CEPA Director Jeff Thompson and Assistant Director Shelby Maddox present a Halloween special with an adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s classic tale of twisted revenge, “The Cask of Amontillado.” The story was adapted by Maddox, who also serves as Spotlight Program Coordinator for CEPA. In this first episode, CEPA Director Jeff Thompson and Assistant Director Shelby Maddox present a Halloween special with an adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s classic tale of twisted revenge, “The Cask of Amontillado.” The story was adapted by Maddox, who al spotlight studio, the black box, CEPA, Spotlight, Pell City, St. Clair County, Theater, Drama No