Actor Aesthetic, hosted by New York City-based actress Maggie Bera, is a podcast designed to educate and inspire artists for a career in the theatre industry.
Hadestown. Wicked. Dear Evan Hansen. What do all of these musicals have in common? They started out as workshops. How do you get involved in new works, you ask? Let's discuss. Links in the episode: Actors Equity Showcase Code Actors Equity Staged Reading Code Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Auditions + agents + zoom calls + self tapes + rehearsals + performances... PLUS a 9 to 5 job? I've either lost my mind... or I'm on to something MAJOR here. Let's discuss. To learn more about health insurance through Actors' Equity, click here. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Junior Gomez is a SAG-AFTRA actor based in Los Angeles, California. He shot his first feature film, “Et Tu”, starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Malcolm McDowell, earlier this year. He was also in a commercial coming to your phones soon as a hand model for Cuisinart. Regionally, he played the Valet, in “Amadeus”, at the Folger Theatre in DC, and spent a summer at the Texas Shakespeare Festival, where he was in Tartuffe, Love's Labour's Lost and King John. He is represented by CCA. In this episode, Maggie and Junior chat about seeking representation and securing an agent or manager, using actors access, moving to Los Angeles to pursue TV and Film, hobbies, mental health, and who we are outside of the industry. Get your copy of CALL SHEET by Backstage here. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Websites websites are no fun... unless you MAKE THEM FUN! Your website (believe it or not) can tell us WAY more about you than any 30 second self-tape or *God forbid* in-person audition. So make 'em count! In this brief episode, we're talking about where to start and how to create a website, domain names, website building platforms, and different ways to sprinkle in your personality. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
What happens when you start keeping track of all your auditions in one place? You grow. In this brief episode, we're talking about how to start and keep your own audition journal... so you never miss another important piece of information again! Grab your copy of the Actor Aesthetic Audition Journal Template at https://www.actoraesthetic.com/journal. Helpful blog: 10 Questions You Need to Answer When Keeping An Audition Journal To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
We need to get a life, y'all! Not everything is about singing, dancing and acting... (though much of can and SHOULD be ;)) In this brief episode, we're getting real about the true importance of finding a hobby outside of theatre. Helpful blogs: An Actor's Secrets To Keeping Sane 10 Easy Self Care Tips For Actors To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Every musical theatre actor's favorite topic... summer stock. What is it? How do you audition for it? And what happens when you don't book the job? We're talking all your favorite summer stock audition acronyms (A1, SETC, NETC, MTWA, UPTA, etc), actor job boards to take advantage of (Actors Access, BroadwayWorld, Playbill, Actors Equity), self tapes, how to put your best foot forward, and what to do when your summer doesn't turn out the way you want it. Other episodes to check out: 136: 10 tips to nail your next self tape 42: 5 Actor Job Boards For Finding Casting Calls and Auditions Helpful blogs: 6 Audition Conferences For Summer Stock Employment 3 Helpful Tips From Casting Director Michael Cassara On Self Tape Auditions To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Actor websites... how to make them, what to include, and why they are so important when pursuing a career in the professional theatre industry! To join the Patreon, go to patreon.com/actoraesthetic. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Host Maggie Bera dishes her secrets to making a successful self-tape (especially when you're racing against the clock)! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
The backbone of a production? The only reason why the show goes on? Swings, understudies and standbys, of course! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
The real world. Oooooooooh ahhhhhhhh. Scary... I know. Let's talk about it. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
You know it's about to get real real when it's a solo ep with your fave. In this episode, host Maggie Bera chats about the top 8 things she wishes she knew before pursuing a career as a performer in the theatre industry. Let's get into it. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Ben Biggers: Beautiful the Carole King Musical (1st/2nd Nat'l Tour) Aida (The Muny) The Music Man (Cincinnati POPS) Film/TV: Law & Order: SVU, FBI: Most Wanted, Power Book II: Ghost, The Good Fight, Elementary, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In this episode, Ben chats with host Maggie Bera about college auditions, prescreens, self tapes, audition horror stories (lol), survival jobs and MORE! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Trevor James Berger is a bi-coastal actor out of Los Angeles and New York. He earned his BFA in Musical Theatre from Texas State University, graduating in 2018, and has since appeared on stage and screen across the globe. He starred as Tony in the international production of West Side Story (2019) in Tokyo, Japan at the brand new, innovative IHI Stage Around Tokyo — which features a 360-degree stage that surrounds a 1,400-seat audience section that rotates on a turntable to follow the action. Other favorite theatrical credits include Jack Kelly in Newsies (RMTC), Franklin Shepard in Merrily We Roll Along (4Leaf), and Joey, Frankie Valli u/s and vocal double in Jersey Boys (Stages St. Louis). Trevor has also appeared on screen as Leonard in the season 1 finale of Prodigal Son FOX, and will be appearing in 2022 in the AppleTV+ limited series, WeCrashed, starring and executive produced by Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto. Trevor made his writing debut with his short film, The God Can, currently out on the festival circuit, appearing in festivals such as the Los Angeles Television, Script, and Film Festival, the California International Shorts Festival, Salty Earth Film Festival, and the Marina Del Rey Film Festival. IG: Trevorberger13 , Trevorjamesberger.com In this episode, Trevor and host Maggie Bera chat about agents, auditions, senior showcase, getting back into the swing of things post-pandemic and how actors with a strong theatrical background can pursue a career in TV/Film. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Daniel Klintworth is a Music Director, Composer and Pianist currently rehearsing to go on tour as the Music Director/Conductor of the 1st National Tour of “Pretty Woman: The Musical”. Additionally, he serves as the Music Supervisor for “boy: A New Musical” as well as the musical podcast series, “One Million Musicals”. Previously, he traveled across North America with the tours of “Billy Elliot: The Musical” and “The Book of Mormon”. In this episode, Dan and host Maggie Bera chat about what sets actors apart in the audition room, how to approach the accompanist, and how to be a great collaborator! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Auditions, full time jobs, family time, social life, schoolwork, rest... is there such a thing as the perfect work/life balance? What does it all mean for the modern day performer? In this episode, host Maggie Bera reveals how she's working towards that balance. One. day. at. a. time. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Looking for representation in NYC? In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her 3 top ways for finding an agent or manager in NYC! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
What's a prescreen? Why do you need to submit one? And HOW do you stand out from the thousands of musical theatre college applicants just like you? Let's discuss. In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her best advice for making it through the college audition process ALIVE... one prescreen at a time. For more information on college auditions, go to www.actoraesthetic.com/college. For more information on the COMMON PRESCREEN, go to https://papermill.org/musical-theater-common-prescreen. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Actors' Equity Association has announced “Open Access,” a new membership policy that will allow those who have worked professionally in the United States—defined here as actors or stage managers who have received compensation for their theatrical work—to join the union, effective immediately. Let's discuss. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Every musical theatre actor needs an audition book. There... we said it. In this episode, host Maggie Bera breaks down the 3 genres of music you absolutely need to have in your musical theatre audition book. Like, right now. Build Your Musical Theatre Audition Book Online Course - https://www.actoraesthetic.com/book To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
You wake up... you check your email... and BAM! Just like that, you have an audition. And it's a reeeeeally big one. But wait a minute... it's TOMORROW MORNING at 9AM! You reread the email, gawk at the amount of material you have to prepare, and realize you don't even have enough time to geek out over the opportunity... so you get to work. In this episode, host Maggie Bera breaks down her best tips for OWNING your next audition. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Ask any successful performer and they'll tell you... rejection sucks. Like really, really bad. But when you're pursuing a professional career in the theatre industry, it's simply a part of life. In this episode, host Maggie Bera walks you through her experience growing up as a performer, the realities of rejection in the theatre industry, and ultimately how to overcome it. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Ready to submit your resume to professional theatre companies but not sure where to start? In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top 5 favorite casting sites for finding professional theatrical auditions! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her musical theatre journey post grad into the unknown. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Eleri Ward is an actor, singer, musician, and songwriter who loves to bring her own perspective to whatever work is before her. Originally from Chicago, Eleri studied Musical Theater at The Chicago Academy for the Arts as a high school student. She then studied Songwriting for a year at Berklee College of Music only to transfer to The Boston Conservatory where she graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater with an emphasis in Songwriting. Since then she has been forging her path in the Theater, hitting the audition scene in NYC while making her own pop music as well as transforming Sondheim songs into indie folk arrangements under the name SUF/SOND. Eleri's original music can be found anywhere you stream music and her second EP will be out June 18th, 2021. Meanwhile, her debut album as SUF/SOND will be released on all streaming platforms on June 4th, 2021 through Ghostlight Records. You can find her at @eleriward on all social media platforms as well as at www.eleriward.com. In this episode, Eleri chats with host Maggie Bera about songwriting, college auditions, senior showcase, agents, NYC, type, social media and more! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Thinking about making the big move to NYC? In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top ten tips to moving to New York City as an actor. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Has it been far too long since you last took a hard look at your audition book? We don't blame you! In this episode, host Maggie Bera takes you through her top ten tips to help dust off your audition book and give it a good revamp! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Whether your agent contacted you or you heard directly from the creative team, it's time to put yourself on tape for casting. In this episode, host Maggie Bera breaks down her top 10 tips to nailing your next self tape. AMAZON RING LIGHT - https://amzn.to/2M0Ndv5 To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
WE'RE BACK! (well, almost!) Nearly a year and a half after the world shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city is prepared to "fully reopen" July 1, and that timeline includes some small theatres. What does this mean for the rest of the theatre industry? In this episode, host Maggie Bera dishes her best tips for actors preparing for the reopening of live theatre. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Taylor Bera is a NYC-based actress and long-time member of Actors' Equity Association. Her past credits include The Oldenburg Suite (Coosje, AEA Reading) Urinetown (Little Sally), Company (Susan), Anything Goes, Songs for a New World, Little House on the Prairie the Musical (Carrie, 1st National Tour), and Helen on 86th Street (Vita, AEA Reading). BFA Musical Theatre Montclair State University. In this episode, Taylor chats with host (AND BEST SISTER EVER) Maggie Bera about growing up in the professional theatre industry, touring the country at age 11, originating the lead in a brand new musical in NYC, college, senior showcase, and how she pivoted during the pandemic. (She's like wayyyyy smarter than me!) To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Kaisha S. Huguley is a New York based actor, singer, entrepreneur, creative, & educator originally born and raised in Washington, D.C. Prior to the Covid-19 crisis, Kaisha was preparing to take the stage as Mama Euralie in Once on This Island in Concert at 54 Below. She was also preparing to join the ensemble (Pat/Trish U/S) in the cast of Kinky Boots at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Most recently, Kaisha performed in Miracle on 34th Street and The Full Monty (Argyle Theatre). Prior to those productions, she made her Off-Broadway Debut in Revelation: The Musical at The Players Theatre. People know Kaisha as the woman who quit her full time job with the federal government to become an actress. She documents her journey to Broadway and all things creative online via her personal brand, “Kaisha Creates”. When Kaisha is not on the stage, she’s creating content for her online fanbase on her Podcast: A Kaisha Story, YouTube Channel, and Blog. She also recently started a podcast with her husband, Quinton called The Happily Huguley Podcast. Additionally, Kaisha is the Director for Cultural Competency & Creative Initiatives and a Faculty Member at The American Musical & Dramatic Academy (AMDA NY) where she teaches courses on business of the arts & entertainment industry and social media/marketing. Kaisha is committed to giving back to and teaching the next generation of artists/creatives. To follow Kaisha’s journey to her dreams, simply follow her on TikTok/Instagram @KaishaCreates to join her TikTok & Gram Fam :) To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Mia Gerachis is a New York-based actor, singer, originally from Houston, TX (Go ‘Stros!) She received her BFA in Drama at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Her most notable credits include: ELF (National Tour, Jovie), Grease (Rizzo), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy Harris), Joseph…Dreamcoat (Narrator), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), and Jersey Boys (Francine Valli). Mia has a passion for new work, performing and collaborating with several up-and-coming composers. She will be featured on Joey Contreras’s newest album, “In Pieces,” available everywhere digitally April 16th. You can also find some of her comedic antics on TikTok with the series “Bored Belting.” Mia owes every bit of thanks to her family, friends, and mentors for making her dreams attainable. www.miagerachis.com In this episode, Mia chats with host Maggie Bera about TikTok, Actors' Equity, and all the juiiiicy details about life as a performer in NYC. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Molly Hagerty, @thoroughlymodernmolly on TikTok, has grown up training in musical theatre and endured all of the oh-so charming theatre kid experiences that come along with it! Currently 18 and wrapping up the college audition process, she can't wait to see what a life in this industry has in store! In this episode, Molly chats with host Maggie Bera about college auditions, TikTok and the life of the #theatrekid. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Tyler Joseph Ellis is an actor, singer, and comedian currently based in Los Angeles. A recent graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts, he has a deep passion for theatre, and misses it with every fiber of his being. He has spent a large amount of his quarantine on TikTok (@tylerjosephellis), where you may know him as “THAT theatre b*tch.” He promises he is actually not a monster! In this episode, Tyler chats with host Maggie Bera about TikTok, marketing for actors, and Sondheim... of course! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Dani and Jeanna are performers turned certified health coaches who host the Onstage with Wellness Podcast. Their mission is to empower performers with their holistic wellness, self worth, and authenticity in the industry so they can fully shine on and off the stage. They both have performed internationally, with Dani specializing in modern dance and Jeanna in musical theater. They both received their Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and have worked with dozens of clients in and out of the industry to live more sustainable lives. They hope to normalize holistic health in the performing industry and make it a part of a performing arts education. In this episode, Dani and Jeanna chat with host Maggie Bera about normalizing holistic health in the performing arts, redefining your version of success and dismantling the idea of the "Broadway Body." "More Than A Body" by Dr. Lexi Kite - https://amzn.to/3lEYenj To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Meghan Gratzer is a musical theater actress born and raised in Queens, NY! After graduating from LIU Post with a BFA in Musical Theater, she booked her dream role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at a regional theater. Her Cairn Terrier, Rudy, was even hired as Toto! Meghan spent 2017-2019 traveling the world with Royal Caribbean. First, she spent a year on the Independence of the Seas playing the role of Frenchy in Grease & then booked Penny in RCCL’s takeout cast of Hairspray on their brand new ship, Symphony of the Seas. She even met her Welsh fiancé while traveling the world, too! Meghan was just recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 26 and has gone public with her battle to help raise awareness. Being a performer, our appearance is part of our livelihood. She touches on important topics, such as hair loss, and is educating her followers on what not to say to someone going through a cancer diagnosis! Meghan and her fiancé have also been making music together while being apart (@mountainsinmanhattan). You can find their music on all streaming platforms! In this episode, you'll hear Meghan chat candidly with host Maggie Bera about her journey in the theatre industry, working on cruise ships, her relationship with her fiancé, the importance of taking care of yourself and how the pandemic ultimately saved her life. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Gerianne Pérez made her Broadway debut as Kathy in Broadway's first a cappella musical, In Transit, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. With a book, music and lyrics by Academy Award winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez (Frozen), James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan and Sara Wordsworth, and vocal arrangements by Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect), In Transit was directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award winner, Kathleen Marshall. Gerianne has also been seen performing roles in Guys and Dolls, Grease, In the Heights, and Newsies. She also opened and closed the First National Tour of the critically acclaimed musical Waitress, with music by Grammy nominee, Sara Bareilles, and direction by Tony Award winner, Diane Paulus. Gerianne has been praised by critics for her sultry vocals and was hailed by the New York Times as "an impressive singer...seemingly effortless." Her voice can be heard on the tracks of "Fever," "Locked out of Heaven," and "Hallelujah" on the Vocalosity cast album, as well as the entirety of the Original Broadway Cast album of In Transit. She has appeared on stages from New York City to Shanghai, and venues including 54 Below, Joe's Pub, Town Hall, the Beacon Theater, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. She is a proud graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. In this episode, Gerianne chats with host Maggie Bera about college, tour life, audition stories, side jobs, Actors' Equity, Broadway and performance anxiety. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Samantha Rios is an actor and musician originally from Arlington, VA. She is currently a student at The University of Michigan studying Musical Theatre. In 2015, Samantha starred in Telemundo’s Reality TV Singing Competition, “La Voz Kids” as well as Season 13 of NBC’s “The Voice.” Since then, Samantha has sung backup for Sara Bareilles, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Christopher Jackson. She has also performed at The White House, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and various theatres in Washington, DC. In this episode, Sami chats with host Maggie Bera about college auditions, studying musical theatre during the pandemic, social media, diversity in the arts and her hopes for the future of the theatre industry. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Leo Ash Evens is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Acting / Musical Theatre. Co-Owner/Director of Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) and entering his fourteenth year of expert preparation for musical theatre and acting college auditions, Leo balances and integrates a diversity of artistic disciplines, drawing from years of professional experience as an actor, voiceover artist, and educator. Leo infuses his students with the tools and confidence to prepare for successful college auditions. Broadway credits include School of Rock, Shuffle Along, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Off-Broadway, he has appeared in Jasper in Deadland, Finks at the Ensemble Studio Theatre, Wanda’s World, and Ionescapade;The Works of Eugene Ionesco at The York Theatre. He has played Riff in West Side Story in a multitude of productions including London’s West End, The 50th Anniversary US Tour, Houston TUTS, Barrington Stage, and North Carolina Theatre. On tour, he has appeared in 42nd Street in Moscow, Disney’s On The Record; and Casper The Musical, starring Chita Rivera. Regionally, he’s appeared as Black Stache in Peter And the Starcatcher (Pioneer), The Emcee in Cabaret (Houston TUTS and The Arvada Center, winning Best Actor in the Houston Theatre Excellence Awards), Jamie MacRea in Matthew Lopez’s world premier play Somewhere, (The Old Globe and TheatreWorks in Palo Alto), and Tulsa in Gypsy, starring Patti LuPone (Chicago Ravinia Festival). In the spring of 2021, Leo returns to TheatreWorks playing Tateh in Ragtime. National voice overs have included: Siemens Technology, Sharp, Foster Grants (starring Brooke Shields), JC Penney, V8, Avus, and GoGurt. Leo’s currently the voice for Monster. Follow Leo on IG: @leoashevens and More information at www.leoashevens.com In this episode, Leo chats with host Maggie Bera about the process of college auditions and how to best prepare for them. MTCA: http://mtcollegeauditions.com To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Tee Boyich is a broadway actress known for her historic debut in the Original Broadway Cast of “Mean Girls the Musical” as the standby for Cady Heron, Gretchen, Janis, and Adult Women (Mrs. Heron, Mrs. George, Ms. Norbury) at the August Wilson theatre. She is also known for her studio recording work. She recorded the viral theme song to the Netflix hit show Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She also provided vocals for various episodes through the series. She lives in NYC with her husband and their pup, Butters. On this episode, you'll hear Tee chat with host Maggie Bera about growing up in the Chicago theater scene, college, transferring to Kent State University for Musical Theatre, graduating into the "real world," working one-on-one with Jeff Richmond in the making of Mean Girls, her epic Broadway debut, and mental health for artists. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Julia Knitel is a New York City based actor who has worked both on & off Broadway, as well as regionally. She toured the country as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical after understudying the role on Broadway, receiving acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Currently, she is playing Janice & Others on the 1st National Tour of Come From Away. On Broadway she was seen in Beautiful, and Roundabout’s Revival of Bye Bye Birdie. Off-Broadway, she was seen as Barbara in A Letter to Harvey Milk, for which she received a Lucille Lortel nomination for Best Leading Actress. Select New York/Regional credits include: Louise in Gypsy (The Muny - St Louis Theatre Circle nomination), Martha in The Constant Wife (Denver Center), Ulla in The Producers(Casa Mañana), Jennifer/Theresa in the World Premiere Red Maple (Capitol Repertory Theatre), Nora in Brighton Beach Memoirs (Portland Stage), Ingrid in Volleygirls (NY Musical Theatre Festival - Best of Fest), Lydia in The Tycoons (Rave Theatre Festival - Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role). Julia has originated roles in the development of countless new plays & musicals in both workshops & readings over the past 10 years. She is a feminist and a passionate advocate for social justice. In episode 123, Julia chats with host Maggie Bera about making her Broadway debut as a teen, going back to school, touring the country with Beautiful and Come From Away, self-care, and standing up for what's right. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Jane Bruce is an actor and songwriter originally from Utah. She is a graduate of Umich for Musical Theatre, and currently Covid-paused from performing in "Jagged Little Pill". Other credits include "The Other Josh Cohen" (Off-Broadway), "The Ballad of Little Jo" (Two River/ Cast Recording) and "Original Sound" (Cherry Lane/ Drama Desk Nomination- Best Original Music in a Play". Her ep of original songs "It's You" was released in 2017 and she has an indie/folk album coming out this year, as well as a commission from South Coast Rep for an original folk musical. @janeybrucey In episode 122, you'll hear Jane chatting with host Maggie Bera about college auditions, her training at University of Michigan, her honest transition from college to the "real world," NYC, songwriting, and of course, Jagged Little Pill. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Collin is a NYC-based actor from Irvine, California. Just before the Covid-19 pandemic, Collin appeared on the Westchester Broadway Theatre stage in An American in Paris. Other favorite credits include, Lysistrata Jones (Mick) at Refuge Theatre Project; The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke) at The Little Theatre on the Square; The Little Mermaid (Flotsam/Prince Eric cover) and Newsies (Buttons/Bill) at The Fireside Theatre. In addition, Collin has worked at acclaimed theatre company’s including The Marriott Theatre, Theatre at the Center, Lythgoe Family Panto, and Prather Entertainment Group. Collin hold’s a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and he is also a proud AEA Member. Follow: @collinsanderson_official and www.collin-sanderson.com To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
In September of 2020, two friends Jacob Ben-Shmuel (Book of Mormon) and Alan Blake Bachelor (Blumhouse’s “Uncanny Annie”) found themselves on the journey of a musical podcast lifetime. Cue: One Million Musicals. What's One Million Musicals, you ask? Well it's podcast with a simple dream: to write and produce one million podcast musicals! Each month, their team of writers, producers and performers from across Broadway, Film and TV create a brand new podcast musical for your ears to enjoy. In this episode, host Maggie Bera chats with co-creators Jacob Ben-Shmuel and Alan Blake Bachelor about their inspiration behind One Million Musicals, what exactly goes into creating a podcast musical, their latest episode Lady Jane's Radio Takeover, and what's to come! Jacob Ben-Shmuel is is the Co-Creator and Showrunner of One Million Musicals, as well as the co-writer and composer of each of its shows, including How to Be Spooky, The Lawman with No Gun, The South Pole Santa Claus, and Lady Jane's Radio Takeover. After graduating from UC Irvine's musical theatre program, Jacob spent two and a half years touring the United States, Canada and Mexico with the hit Broadway show The Book of Mormon, as the Standby for Elder Cunningham. While on the road, his musical Brad Knows Nothing was accepted into the New York Musical Festival's 2018 season. You can hear his voice as a wide variety of characters in One Million Musicals, including most recently Bennie Berstein and Dolf "The Dink" Diggle in Lady Jane's Radio Takeover. Instagram: @jacob_benshmuel Alan Blake Bachelor is a co-creator of One Million Musicals and has been writing musicals with Jacob since their days at UC Irvine. Their musical, Brad Knows Nothing, was featured at the New York Musical Festival in 2018. Alan and his brother, James, are writers of horror screenplays, one of which became an episode of Blumhouse’s Into the Dark entitled "Uncanny Annie.” One Million Musicals Socials: Instagram: @onemillionmusicals TikTok: @onemillionmusicals Facebook: @onemillionmusicals Twitter: @1MMusicals Website: onemillionmusicals.com Submission email: CastMe1MM@gmail.com To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Gabriella Marzetta is an actor, singer, dancer, educator and musician who spent 2019-2020 on the North American National Tour of Waitress as Dawn Louise Pinkett. Currently quarantining in Chicago for the year, Gabriella spent the last 7 years in New York City attending the prestigious CAP21 Conservatory Program and Industry Practicum Showcase. This led to Gabriella starring in roles regionally such as Jeanie in "Hair" for the 50th Anniversary of the show, Off-Broadway in Pinkalicious, Flight School and Frankenstein in her years following graduation, most notably playing Ars Nova in the Off Broadway musical Contact High. Prior to and during her higher education training, Gabriella developed and befriended a lifelong vocal disorder called "Muscle Tension Dysphonia", which ultimately led to her interest and passion in vocal pedagogy and health. Since healing, Gabriella is passionate about teaching other artists what their instrument is capable of, using our self perceived weaknesses and traumas as our strengths, all while focusing body/mind/soul awareness, joy and freeing the inner child. Gabriella is a big believer in manifesting, kindness, advocating for mental health, Vocal health, All BIPOC and LGBTQ+ lives & standing up for what's right. Hitting the road with The Pie Show again come fall, check out Waitressontour.com to book your tickets to see her at The Diner this 2021-2022! Gabriella is also available for cameos, voice/actingcoaching, vocal technique lessons, life coaching and masterclasses! Check out gabriellamarzetta.com or @gabriellamozzarella on social media. In this episode, Gabriella chats with Maggie about college auditions, transferring from Webster to CAP21, training in NYC, Waitress, the power of putting yourself out there and making connections, and manifesting your dreams! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
JJ Niemann is a New York City-based actor, Broadway performer, choreographer and coach. After growing up in Wilmington, NC, JJ graduated in 2017 with a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. Shortly after, he joined the Broadway cast of “The Book of Mormon” as a Swing, where he has been performing for a majority of the past three years. Before the pandemic, JJ was in the developmental workshops and the World Premiere of the new musical “BLISS,” which made its debut in February at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. Most recently, he partook in the online phenomenon "Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical" and performed in its World Premiere virtual benefit concert production. Aside from developmental readings and workshops, JJ has performed regionally at theaters like The Muny, Pittsburgh CLO, Bay Street Theatre, Artpark, and Grandstreet Theatre. Favorite roles include Laurie in “Little Women,” Drew in “Rock of Ages,” Mr. Mistoffelees in “Cats,” and Frankie Epps in “Parade.” In addition to performing, JJ teaches his own dance classes in the city called Jazzing With JJ, and coaches regularly with The Broadway Collective’s programs including Hello Broadway, Gathered, and Prescreen Prep. He's also recently become an avid TikTok creator, reaching over 550,000 followers and 100 million video views with his Broadway and theatre comedy videos. He was named one of BroadwayWorld's Top 10 TikTokers and was also featured on CBS’s The Greatest At Home Videos, as well as Daily Mail, Theatrly, Onstage Blog, and Buzzfeed. Connect with him on Instagram or TikTok @jjniemann In episode 118, JJ chats with host Maggie Bera about Elon, NYC, Book of Mormon Broadway auditions, TikTok, Ratatouille, and more! To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Mariah Rose Faith is Los Angeles based and trained. She studied at The Los Angeles film school for Film Direction before furthering her career as a performer. She is a part of Team Starkid, a theatre company birthed out of the University of Michigan that has catapulted into world wide fame. Most recently she was to be found across the country as Regina George in the first national tour of Mean Girls the musical. At the moment you can look for her playing the role of Johanna Bonger in the recently released album of Starry the musical under broadway records. In this episode, Mariah chats with actress and host Maggie Bera about her roundabout way to pursuing a theatrical career full-time, college, Starkid, Mean Girls, social media, and... of course... theatre stans. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
A Chicago native, Kate Loprest started working professionally at 15 and upon graduating from The University of Michigan's prestigious Musical Theatre department, moved to New York City. Broadway: First Date (Allison) OBC, Hairspray (Amber), Wonderland, Xanadu, Drowsy Chaperone. Tour: Wicked (Glinda/Nessarose u/s) Chicago Company; Little House on the Prairie (Nellie Oleson). Recent: The Sound of Music (Elsa) Asolo Repertory Theatre; Murder On the Orient Express (Countess Andreyni) Ogunquit Playhouse - BroadwayWorld Award Best Actress in a Play; Crazy For You (Irene) Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Other favorites include: Noises Off (Brooke/Vicki) Guthrie Theater; White Christmas (Betty) Ogunquit Playhouse; Company (Susan) Barrington Stage; Bright Star (Lucy) Old Globe; Showboat (Ellie) Washington National Opera and Dallas Opera Theatre. TV/Film: “Boardwalk Empire” (Corrine), "I Love You...But I Lied" (Courtney), “Running Wilde”, “All My Children”. Kate is the creator and host of Living Small NYC, a show about living big in small spaces. She can be heard on the award winning musical podcast, “Wait, Wait, Don’t Kill Me!” and as the voice of Lady Susan in Hello Out There Productions audiobook of Jane Austen’s, Lady Susan. www.KateLoprest.com. In this episode, Kate chats with actress and host Maggie Bera about college auditions, her training at University of Michigan, Wicked, and how to truly prepare for a longterm career in the theatre industry. Coach with Kate: https://www.artistsandbeyond.com/kateloprest https://empoweringtheartist.as.me/KateLoprest To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Alyssa Jiwani (she/her) is an actor, director, choreographer, singer, dancer, teacher, and arts administrator from Seattle, WA. Alyssa Jiwani is a current student at New York University’s Tisch School of Drama, pursuing a double major in Theatre and Education (BFA Drama). Alyssa has been performing since a young age, and some of her favorite performing credits include: Zaneeta Shinn (Music Man), Bird Girl/Mayzie U/S (Seussical), Laurel (Freaky Friday), Emily Webb (Our Town), Nemasani (Anonymous), Candy (Zombie Prom), and many more. Alyssa has been involved with countless theatre programs in many different positions, such as Seattle Theatre Group as a young ambassador, Bringing You Broadway on the creative team (founded by Hannah Jewel Kohn and Emma Degerstedt), and Empowered Artist Collective as a cohort member (founded by Jennifer Apple and Elise Melendez). Alyssa founded and currently runs The Virtual Theatre Co, an online theatre education company targeted towards students from elementary school all the way through college and beyond. The Virtual Theatre Co's mission is to promote inclusivity and accessibility within theatre, and provide a safe, supportive, and thrilling theatre education for youth all around the world. In this episode, Alyssa chats with actress and host Maggie Bera about her inspiration behind the creation of The Virtual Theatre Co., her hopes for the future of the theatre industry, and why it's so important to continue bringing theatre to young adults during this time. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
Evan Ruggiero began dancing at the age of five in his hometown studio and by age ten, he was accepted into the famed New Jersey Tap Ensemble. Upon entering his sophomore year at Montclair State University while pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Evan was suddenly diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer of the right leg. Enduring nine surgeries in a six-month period in an effort to save the leg, the cancer returned more aggressively than the original diagnosis. He was faced with the ultimate decision of amputation in order to stop the cancer and save his life, as well as undergoing chemotherapy for sixteen months. Eighteen months after the amputation, and only two days after receiving his “peg-leg”, Evan was tap dancing again. In 2018 he received a Drama Desk Nomination for Best Actor in a Musical, a Chita Rivera Award Nomination for Best Dancer in a Musical, and was awarded a Clive Barnes Award in Theatre for his portrayal of Tom Jones in NYC’s off-broadway hit “Bastard Jones.” This past year he was seen performing at Carnegie Hall and at the 90th Oscars. He has performed for many notable individuals such as Ellen Degeneres, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden, Egypt’s sixth and current president, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and most recently performed alongside two-time Grammy winning artist, Jason Mraz. Social media: @Lord_Pegleg In episode 114, Evan chats with actress and host Maggie Bera about the harrowing details of his illness and how he ultimately overcame it. An advocate for artists with disabilities, he also discusses the importance of representation and inclusion within the theatre industry. The 2020 Actor Aesthetic Holiday Gift Guide is HERE! Click here or go to www.actoraesthetic.com/holiday. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
There are so many factors, many of them out of your control, that go into whether or not someone is accepted into a musical theatre college program. Host Maggie Bera (Texas State BFA MT '17) addresses the current state of college auditions and dishes her best advice on how to set yourself up for success. The 2020 Actor Aesthetic Holiday Gift Guide is HERE! Click here or go to www.actoraesthetic.com/holiday. To join the Actor Aesthetic Alliance Facebook group, click here. Spread love and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the Actor Aesthetic Podcast on your favorite podcast app. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more info. Follow Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com
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