{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"One Season Ends, Another Begins","description":"Season Finale! We made it! In the Season 6 finale of Local, we revisit our final improv class showcase and share a standout clip from The Flip Side\u2019s character speed dating game featuring Emily and Brad. Then we look ahead to an exciting 2026\u20132027 season at Vivid Stage! Laura previews a full year of comedy, world premieres, workshops, improv, new play readings, and special events\u2014&amp;nbsp;including Mainstage Productions B.I.N.G.O, Life Expectancy, Laura Ekstrand\u2019s world premiere It\u2019s You, six performances of The Flip Side in Madison, the holiday variety show A Very Special Special, Summer Solos, Meet the Artist, and much more. We wrap up the episode by talking about An Evening with Dan and Laura, with Dan playing us out. \ud83c\udfad Explore the complete 2026\u20132027 season, purchase season passes, and learn more about Vivid Stage\u2019s classes and events: https:\/\/www.vividstage.org\/2026-2027-season-passes Thank you for listening to Season 6 of Local. We\u2019ll see you next season! ","author_name":"Local with Laura Ekstrand","author_url":"http:\/\/localpod.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42232815\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42232815"}