Prior to becoming a writer for Broadway World, Theresa Bertram has had an extensive career in the media/entertainment business. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada to a professional poker-playing mother, Theresa’s formative years during the summer were spent being babysat by entertainers in the Vegas showrooms. “Having children sit in the poker rooms is frowned upon, so they would tuck me away in the various theatres to entertain me while my mother worked,”Theresa said. To this day, she still keeps in touch with the many musicians, magicians, and jugglers through Facebook. “Social media is a wonderful communication tool.” Theresa has played piano since the age of three and is a sought after regional pianist in Arkansas. “I’m more of an “ear” player, but I can play through sheet music when needed.” Theresa’s writing career began in high school when she was placed in journalism. “I didn’t even want to be in that class,” Theresa admitted. “I knew they put in a lot more hours than I really wanted to commit. I tried to get the counselor to change it, but she thought I would do really well. So, I stuck it out, became Sports Editor since I played volleyball in junior high and that was more sports than anyone else on the staff had (though my real love was feature profile writing), and ended up taking it to the next level in college. During college, Theresa studied mass communications and music at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway during the day and was a radio disc jockey at night. “My first radio job was at KVOM in my small town of Morrilton. I was only there for eight months, before I moved on up to Little Rock to work at B98.5--which later would be owned by Citidel. Ultimately, I moved over to Clear Channel stations and met a lot of country stars. Those were some fun years,” Bertram said. Theresa took a 10-year hiatus to start a family and finished up her educational journey with a Public Relations degree from Arkansas Tech University. “I was a better-focused student my second time around,” Theresa said. “I would be a professional student if I had the funds and time to do so.” With children old enough to allow Theresa to focus on professional pursuits once again, she began working as a producer/on-air talent in 2011 for AIRS Radio, which is a reading service for the blind and visually impaired offered by the Division Services for the Blind-a branch off of the Division of Human Services in Arkansas. She also started volunteering with local school associations and the historic Rialto Theatre. “I have always been attracted to this haunting building,” Theresa said referring to the Rialto. “It calls to you when you pass by it on the road. I love It.” Theresa does everything from producing music programs to making the popcorn. “It’s a great place to spend time and give my children a memorable place to grow up in. I will always love this theatre.” Theresa became a copy writer for the local newspaper, when the editor came early to one of the shows at the Rialto and offered her a job. “The best jobs are the ones that are given to you,” she said. “Also, I have a hard time saying ‘no’ to people if there is a way I can do what is requested.” A year later she was offered the editor position in the neighboring county. “You just never know what people are going to want from you. I keep thinking of that movie with Jim Carrey and how he had to say ‘yes’ to everything. If it isn’t illegal and time permits, I try to do it if I can.” Even though she has now taken over the Director position of AIRS Radio, she still finds time to attend as many shows as she can. “I have always been an entertainment cheerleader for as long as I can remember. If I think hard enough, I feel it probably started with those entertainers in Las Vegas. They performed for me, and I was happy to be the enthusiastic audience member night after night. It was a magical and unique childhood. I was very lucky.” Theresa is excited to be among the writing team of Broadway World. “I know when you think of Arkansas, ‘Broadway stars’ is not the first, or maybe even the last, thing that pops into your mind. I beg to differ though. Arkansas has an abundant amount of talent, and not only do we entertain for our own personal fancies, but we raise our children in this environment as well. We are a close-nit group of people, and I want to show how awesome Arkansas entertainers are to the rest of the world through Broadway World.”
Review: MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL at Center Stage Productions
June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023
What did our critic think of MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL at Center Stage Productions? I am always excited to get to know theatre troupes new to me, so, imagine my joy and sadness when I went to review MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL with Center Stage Productions in Jonesboro and found out that they are going dark for the unforeseeable future.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023
What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock?
Review: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S THE TEMPEST at Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre
June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023
What did our critic think of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S THE TEMPEST at Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre?
Review: DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Royal Theatre
June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023
What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Royal Theatre? The seaweed was definitely greener with The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., in Benton, as they finished out their run of DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID June 8th-18th. With packed houses during almost every show, this company proved there was plenty of talent “Under the Sea.”
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Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN] At Windgate Center For The Fine And Performing Arts
June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
What did our critic think of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN] at Windgate Center For The Fine And Performing Arts?
Review: CLYDE'S at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
What did our critic think of CLYDE'S at Arkansas Repertory Theatre? Y’all! Never have I ever wanted to hang out with criminals as much as I did while watching CLYDE’S at the Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main St, in Little Rock, which is being performed now through June 25th. Direct from Broadway, CLYDE’S is a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage and Directed by Josiah Davis. This play will make you laugh, your heart will hurt a little, and you will leave hungry even if you already ate before you got there.
Review: VIOLET at TheatreSquared
June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023
What did our critic think of VIOLET at TheatreSquared? This is the musical to beat this summer!
Interview: Leah Paige Smith Talks SHAKESPEARE CABARET At Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre
June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023
To round out the offerings from the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre season, some of the cast of THE TEMPEST will present SHAKESPEARE CABARET beginning Thursday, June 22, in the new Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. What exactly is a Shakespeare Cabaret? Good question. BroadwayWorld was fortunate to talk with Leah Pauge Smith, who is the protagonist of this production.
Review: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET at TWIN LAKES PLAYHOUSE
June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023
To be or not to be......if you are talking about being at the Twin Lakes Playhouse, 600 West Sixth Street, in Mountain Home, then the answer is a definite YES. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S HAMLET is playing this weekend and you don’t want to miss it. The cast will blow you away as you get caught up in the theatrical magic that this community theatre has created.
Feature: GEOFFREY ROBSON IS APPOINTED AS MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR THE ARKANSAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023
Following a four-year national search, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has appointed Geoffrey Robson as music director to lead the performing arts organization into its 58th season. Robson, who currently serves as the symphony’s artistic director, stood out from a field of exceptional candidates as the unanimous choice to guide the ASO’s creative future.
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at The Pocket Community Theatre
June 8, 2023
June 8, 2023
What did our critic think of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at The Pocket Community Theatre?
Review: GRANDPA HASN'T MOVED IN DAYS at The Joint Theater
June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023
What did our critic think of GRANDPA HASN'T MOVED IN DAYS at The Joint Theater?
Feature: Barth Grayson Farms Brings Back KNOBSTOCK and Plans for The Future
June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023
If there is a Heaven on Earth, Barth Grayson Farms in Bald Knob could possibly be it. At approximately 1,000 acres, give or take a few hundred, this land has it all: walking trails, a gorgeous 8-acre lake, vegetable gardens, herds of frolicking deer, and rolling hills that cater to the multitudes of music lovers that visit the area.
Interview: Selena Mykenzie Gordon (Miranda) And Jordan Williams (Ferdinand) of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S THE TEMPEST with The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre
June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023
Join Broadway World for an exclusive interview with Selena Mykenzie Gordon and Jordan Williams, the stars of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, as they discuss the romance and adventure in the play, the process of getting into their characters, and more.
INTERVIEW: Arkansas Emcee, Blake Woodson, or Lunchbox, or Santa Blake or Arkansas Hangover Alan or whatever you want to call him
June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023
It’s no secret that the field of radio has changed significantly. Just in my time on the radio, it went from there needing to be someone at the station 24/7 to satellite and automation. On-Air shifts became less and less, and unless you were a household name (and ultimately that didn’t really matter either), staying on-air seemed impossible, especially when ratings came out. Do I sound bitter? I’m not, but I have a lot of dear friends who have been sacrificed by this trade.
Interview: Dan Matisa of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) with the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre at UCA in Conway
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
Are you afraid of Shakespeare? Well fear not young squires. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s programming this year is assessable to all who shy away from The Bard. Starting June 15th at the beautiful new Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts on the University of Central Arkansas campus, there are three options to choose from-THE TEMPEST, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED), and SHAKESPEARE CABERAT, but each show is so entertaining, I suggest you go see them all.
Review: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG BALLET at Reynolds Performance Hall
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
What did our critic think of THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG at Reynolds Performance Hall?
Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Batesville Community Theatre
May 27, 2023
May 27, 2023
What did our critic think of BYE BYE BIRDIE at Batesville Community Theatre?
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Announces Cast, Directors, Production Dates for 2023 Season at Windgate Center for The Fine and Performing Arts
May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023
The 2023 season of the Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre is set to open June 15 with a production of Shakespeare’s adventure-romance, “The Tempest” in the new Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts on the University of Central Arkansas campus.
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