{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/6a4d0cd7c130c408c2b6af5d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Theatrically Authentic: Theatre Kid Energy ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6889fedbbe8bca0ca288454a/1783434387129-4f224892-bdff-4296-b46c-91cc1a1eb612.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Theatrically Authentic</em>, Sarah Atherton-Knight and Simon Scott explore the intense, joyful, and sometimes complicated world of theatre fandom.</p><p><br></p><p>From hyperfixation and lore-sharing to stage door etiquette and parasocial relationships, the episode examines why theatre fandom resonates so deeply with neurodivergent audiences, and how musicals become systems of comfort, identity, and connection.</p><p><br></p><p>Sarah and Simon discuss everything from Hamilton and Beetlejuice to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Heathers, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, and Hazbin Hotel, exploring how fandom creates both a sense of belonging and emotional intensity.</p><p><br></p><p>📢 Subscribe now to hear future episodes.</p><p>🌈 Celebrate autistic voices with early access, ad-free listening, and our full archive at <a href=\"http://autisticcultureplus.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePlus.com</strong></a></p><p>🌐 Learn more about the network at <a href=\"https://acpn.base44.app/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AutisticCulturePodcastNetwork.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}