Tony Montgomery Takes on Two Roles in Orange Barrel’s “The Little Princess”

Tony Montgomery from Orange Barrel Productions plays two parts in the play The Little Princess, Captain Crewe and Mr. Carrisford.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation!

He tells our Marcy Rinehart how he got into theater starting in 1999. He has also been in 50 productions including Orange Barrel starting in 2007 as well as other MTV Arts productions including Beauty and the Beast.

Tony explains how he has been preparing for both roles including using some of his real-life experiences into the characters.

He says that he likes both characters because they both want to help Sara.

He also explains what he will be wearing in the production as both characters.

He adds that both characters are portrayed a little differently than other similar productions.

He also explains how vital wardrobe can be to not only the audience but the actor or actress who need to get into character.

Tony gives some insight into the back story of the play. He says that Sara was a little princess growing up then faces some adversity and drops to a lower level of society.

Tony says that it has been interesting seeing the different castes that were a part of society at the time the play is set.

He says that his favorite memory in this show (and most shows) that the cast effectively becomes a family. He says it has been a treat to see the young cast members grow personally.

He says people should come see the Little Princess because at its core it is a story about making the most out of a bad situation with a positive attitude.

Click HERE for information and to buy tickets for the performances!

KCCC Launches T-Shirt Fundraiser for Food For the Hungry!

Knox County Career Center Teachers and Project Advisors Cassie Gray and Amy Rine joins student Carter Dickerson and to talk about their T-Shirt Fundraiser to support Food For The Hungry.

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Carter says that they do this event every year and Amy explains why the students decided to help Food for The Hungry. Amy says its really important to give back to the community and support those in need.

Cassie talks about their theme “Believe there is Good in the World (Be the Good) and why they decided to use that theme. 

Carter says they have crewneck sweatshirts ($25) and t-shirts ($15) in olive green and cardinal red and sizes range from Extra Small to 4-XL.

Amy says shirts are on sale November 20th. The shirts will ship December 10th and should arrive by the Food For The Hungry broadcast on December 12th.

Cassie says the student officers have really managed the program. They met earlier this year, picked the theme and the high school staff helped select the colors. The students also sell the shirts during the lunch period.

The students will also be volunteering the KCCC Open House and in student competitions in December.

Click HERE to view their store!

Click HERE for the Food For The Hungry website!

WNZR talks with Kevin Henthorn from Knox County Veterans Services about Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, we had a conversation with Kevin Henthorn, executive director of Knox County Veterans Services.

He gave an overview of the services they provide and shared what Veterans Day means to him. Kevin also explained some of the difficulties his office faces and how we can support local veterans during the holidays and all year long!

To learn more about Knox County Veterans Services click HERE!

The city of Mount Vernon invites everyone to a special Veterans Day service at the Knox Memorial Theater, 112 East High Street. The the service begins at 11:00 a.m.

Dr. Castleman’s November Presidential Update!

WNZR got to sit down with Dr. Carson Castleman, as he give us the November installment of our MVNU Presidential Update!

This month, Dr. Castleman shares about enrollment, the Tragedy Into Triumph event, and some ongoing construction projects! He also gives us an up to date look on some staff changes and Homecoming!

Go listen to the full conversation below!

Kathy Brechler and Olivia Stern joined us to discuss the Kick-Off for the 2025 Food For The Hungry Drive!

The Kick-Off for the 2025 Food For The Hungry Drive is tomorrow, Friday, November 7th!

Kathy Brechler, Executive Director, and Olivia Stern, Digital Content and Marketing Director for FFTH, shared a brief history of their involvement with the ministry. They also explained their roles, talked about the Kick-off, and shared ways that the community can help FFTH and Knox County.

To learn more about Food For The Hungry click HERE!

If you would like to volunteer click HERE!

We talked with Zane Menzie about the production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

MVNU student Zane Menzie is the director of the production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The show is taking place this weekend at the Thorne Performance Hall at MVNU.

Zane shares a little about his acting history, the show, and what it looks to be the director!

For more information about MVNU theatre click HERE.

WNZR Alumni Rachel Rinehart talks with Marcy!

As we get closer to homecoming and our homecoming reunion, WNZR wants to catch up with some alumni!

Marcy sat down with a MVNU and WNZR graduate, Rachel Rinehart, from the class of 2020.

Rachel shares her path from MVNU to where she is now and how WNZR helped shaped that path. She also highlights why she chose MVNU, her job now, and what it has been like to work with other alums!

Glenn Hissong hits the stage as Mr. Barrows in The Little Princess!

Orange Barrel’s Production of The Little Princess is coming soon!

We got to talk with a cast member, Glenn Hissong. Glenn tells us about his acting history, how he has been preparing for this show, and the story of The Little Princess! He also shares some of his favorite parts of the production.

The show opens up Friday, November 14th!

For more information on the production click HERE!

We got to sit down with Coach Mark Richt!

Xander got to have a sit down with Coach Mark Richt! Coach Richt is a former college football coach and player that spoke at the Tragedy Into Triumph event last night on MVNU’s campus. Coach tells us about his football career and his testimony on how he came to know Jesus!

Tragedy Into Triumph will happen again tonight and tomorrow with more amazing speakers! Doors open at 6pm and the event starts at 7pm.

For more info on Tragedy Into Triumph click HERE!

Knox County Pop Up Food Distribution helps those in Need

WNZR was honored to be part of a pop-up food distribution Saturday as part of a partnership between Food For The Hungry of Knox County, Interchurch Social Services and Knox County Foundation.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Carolyn Fergus with Interchurch Social Services of Knox County talked to Marcy Rinehart about the Pop-Up Distribution at Habitat For Humanity on Saturday. They were able to open early because of the volunteers being so organized. She adds that they had food to feed over 300 families.

Food For The Hungry Board President Austin Swallow talks about how the volunteers including the many organizations who took part in the Pop Up Distribution happen. He said they started planning in early October in the event the government shutdown happened and continued and how it would effect Knox Countians in need.

Austin says that they had about $23,000 worth of food and products that they were distributing on Saturday. He says that most of the money came from Food For The Hungry, but Carolyn was able to get a large portion for free from the Mid Ohio Food Collective.

Click HERE for to learn more about Food For The Hungry of Knox County.

Click HERE for to learn more about Interchurch Social Services.

Click HERE for to learn more about the Knox County Foundation.

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