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Penn State University with John Simpkins

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Apr 30, 2021

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In this episode, Tim speaks with John Simpkins, Head of Musical Theatre at Penn State University. They discuss Penn State's New Musicals Initiative, as well as some cool crossovers between Penn State's formidable sports program, and their nationally-renowned Musical Theatre program.

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Apr 30, 2021

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