Lori Dial on the Power of Trying

About this episode

Lori Dial discusses her journey in theater and teaching, emphasizing the importance of trying despite fear.

This week on The Paragould Podcast, Jared sits down with Lori Dial, longtime GCT theater teacher and local entertainer. Lori shares her journey from growing up around Brookland and performing at The Roundup Music Show to teaching English and theater for nearly two decades. The conversation covers community theater, all-state competitions, the Veterans Day tradition at GCT, overcoming stage fright, and the mindset that has shaped her life and teaching: “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” It’s a conversation about creativity, courage, leadership, and why the willingness to try is often what leads to growth and success.

People in this episode

Host: Jared

Guest: Lori Dial

Topics covered

• theater
• community
• creativity
• leadership
• overcoming fear

Keywords

• theater teacher
• community theater
• stage fright
• all-state competitions
• creativity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GCT

Books & works: The Roundup Music Show

Places: Brookland

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