This episode of the Bernie Brew features Veronica Rector interviewing Donna Provencher (director) and Mason Lowe (playing Charlie Brown) about BCT's upcoming musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." They discuss why the show resonates so widely, Mason's journey from auditioning for Linus to landing the lead, the show's vignette-style structure, and BCT's community-building culture. A major highlight is BCT's first-ever sensory-friendly, disability-accessible performance (Aug 27, 7:30 PM, free with reservation), sponsored by the Autism Community Network. They also cover show dates (Aug 21–Sept 6), upcoming BCT productions, ticket giveaways, and ways to volunteer or donate.

 

0:00 – Intro & guests

0:34 – Why BCT chose this musical

1:12 – Universal appeal of Charlie Brown/Peanuts

2:31 – Mason's path to the role

4:03 – The "pulled in" audition story

4:51 – Story structure: vignettes, not a linear plot

6:01 – Mason on tackling his first musical

6:36 – Community theater's mentorship dynamic

8:29 – Cast bonding & new creative risks

8:47 – Sensory-friendly show announcement

10:50 – Why accessibility benefits everyone

12:07 – How the sponsorship came together

12:59 – Show dates & sensory show details

13:35 – Other BCT shows this season (Anybody Home, Hill Country's Got Talent)

16:00 – How to donate/volunteer

19:09 – Choreography with Bri Dumond-Littleton

22:37 – Directing philosophy & past hits (Legally Blonde, Wedding Singer)

24:53 – Ticket giveaway details

26:04 – How to buy tickets & sensory show info

27:32 – Closing thanks & sign-off

Original Air Date:  August 22, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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This episode of the Bernie Brew features Veronica Rector interviewing Donna Provencher (director) and Mason Lowe (playing Charlie Brown) about BCT's upcoming musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." They discuss why the show resonates so widely, Mason's journey from auditioning for Linus to landing the lead, the show's vignette-style structure, and BCT's community-building culture. A major highlight is BCT's first-ever sensory-friendly, disability-accessible performance (Aug 27, 7:30 PM, free with reservation), sponsored by the Autism Community Network. They also cover show dates (Aug 21&ndash;Sept 6), upcoming BCT productions, ticket giveaways, and ways to volunteer or donate.
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0:00 &ndash; Intro &amp; guests
0:34 &ndash; Why BCT chose this musical
1:12 &ndash; Universal appeal of Charlie Brown/Peanuts
2:31 &ndash; Mason's path to the role
4:03 &ndash; The "pulled in" audition story
4:51 &ndash; Story structure: vignettes, not a linear plot
6:01 &ndash; Mason on tackling his first musical
6:36 &ndash; Community theater's mentorship dynamic
8:29 &ndash; Cast bonding &amp; new creative risks
8:47 &ndash; Sensory-friendly show announcement
10:50 &ndash; Why accessibility benefits everyone
12:07 &ndash; How the sponsorship came together
12:59 &ndash; Show dates &amp; sensory show details
13:35 &ndash; Other BCT shows this season (Anybody Home, Hill Country's Got Talent)
16:00 &ndash; How to donate/volunteer
19:09 &ndash; Choreography with Bri Dumond-Littleton
22:37 &ndash; Directing philosophy &amp; past hits (Legally Blonde, Wedding Singer)
24:53 &ndash; Ticket giveaway details
26:04 &ndash; How to buy tickets &amp; sensory show info
27:32 &ndash; Closing thanks &amp; sign-off
Original Air Date:&nbsp; August 22, 2026, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
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Sponsored by The Boerne Star as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - Saturday's at 8am

Sponsored by The Boerne Star as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - Saturday's at 8am

The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brewwith Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.

You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.

Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.

The Boerne Star presents The Boerne Brew with Jeff Flinn- Managing Editor of The Boerne Star in Boerne, and along with Sportswriter Kerry Barboza.
You'll hear special interviews and conversations on the issues in Boerne, Texas (water, traffic, fire, growth, politics, and other newsmakers).  Plus insights in the Boerne sports world with Coaches and Player interviews.
Produced at the Boerne Star Studios as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM every Saturday at 8am.