Heather Manderson

This week, Skylar sits down with Heather Manderson—an accomplished actor with a career full of unique and meaningful experiences. Heather is currently involved in a powerful stage production, The Blind, which centers on the 1997 death of Brian Deneke, a member of Amarillo’s punk community. His tragic killing shook the city and exposed deep cultural divides. In this conversation, Heather reflects on the role of theater in shaping how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us—and how storytelling can help us process grief, challenge perceptions, and build empathy.