Join host Christiaan Abbott for "In the Holding Room". Produced for Performerstuff.com each episode features Broadway professionals in segments such as "Performer's Spotlight", "Professors Corner" and "Thank you 5" where they share real experiences while offering learned nuggets of knowledge for the listener to take away. For anyone dreaming of a life on Broadway or currently beginning that journey "In the Holding Room" will help give you the tools you need.
Episode Summary Aisha Jackson is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for regional theaters, off-Broadway and Broadway shows like Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. As the first African-American woman to portray the role of Anna on the Broadway stage in Disney's Frozen, Aisha gives us insight into auditioning for roles that go against traditional casting models. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with the performer who was the first African-American woman to play the role of Princess Anna in the original Broadway cast of Disney's Frozen, Aisha Jackson. She has performed in regional theaters in such shows as A Bronx Tale, Memphis, Once on this Island, and Legally Blonde. Off-Broadway she was seen in Invisible Thread (aka Witness Uganda). On Broadway, she was also in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and in the original Broadway cast of Frozen. She gives amazing advice on how to handle rejection by turning it into a positive, as well as how to audition for roles that are historically cast in a more “traditional way.” Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Disney Princess The Concert Info & Tickets: www.DisneyPrincessConcert.com
Episode Summary Aisha Jackson is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for regional theaters, off-Broadway and Broadway shows like Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. As the first African-American woman to portray the role of Anna on the Broadway stage in Disney's Frozen, Aisha gives us insight into auditioning for roles that go against traditional casting models. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with the performer who was the first African-American woman to play the role of Princess Anna in the original Broadway cast of Disney's Frozen, Aisha Jackson. She has performed in regional theaters in such shows as A Bronx Tale, Memphis, Once on this Island, and Legally Blonde. Off-Broadway she was seen in Invisible Thread (aka Witness Uganda). On Broadway, she was also in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and in the original Broadway cast of Frozen. She gives amazing advice on how to handle rejection by turning it into a positive, as well as how to audition for roles that are historically cast in a more “traditional way.” Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Disney Princess The Concert Info & Tickets: www.DisneyPrincessConcert.com
Episode Summary Courtney Reed is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for Disney's Aladdin on Broadway. Going from workshops to out-of-town tryouts, the role of Princess Jasmine was not guaranteed to her on Broadway, so when you think about it, it was almost a full three years of auditioning. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with Courtney Reed. Courtney performed on Broadway as an understudy for Lisa and Ali in the musical Mamma Mia! She was also on Broadway in the closing cast of In The Heights, performing as the understudy/replacement for the roles of Vanessa, Nina, and Carla. In 2011, she began performing in the original cast of the musical Aladdin as Princess Jasmine at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. In 2012, the musical put on several regional and international productions and was given a Toronto tryout the following year. Reed stayed in the role of Princess Jasmine when Aladdin opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014, and took her final bow on January 11, 2018. She later went on to reprise the role in the North American Tour, for a limited engagement, and once again in the West End production as part of its closing cast in 2019. Reed returned to the Broadway production for a limited engagement beginning October 16, 2019, and took her final bow as Princess Jasmine on October 27, 2019. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Disney Princess The Concert Info & Tickets: www.DisneyPrincessConcert.com
Episode Summary Courtney Reed is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for Disney's Aladdin on Broadway. Going from workshops to out-of-town tryouts, the role of Princess Jasmine was not guaranteed to her on Broadway, so when you think about it, it was almost a full three years of auditioning. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with Courtney Reed. Courtney performed on Broadway as an understudy for Lisa and Ali in the musical Mamma Mia! She was also on Broadway in the closing cast of In The Heights, performing as the understudy/replacement for the roles of Vanessa, Nina, and Carla. In 2011, she began performing in the original cast of the musical Aladdin as Princess Jasmine at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. In 2012, the musical put on several regional and international productions and was given a Toronto tryout the following year. Reed stayed in the role of Princess Jasmine when Aladdin opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014, and took her final bow on January 11, 2018. She later went on to reprise the role in the North American Tour, for a limited engagement, and once again in the West End production as part of its closing cast in 2019. Reed returned to the Broadway production for a limited engagement beginning October 16, 2019, and took her final bow as Princess Jasmine on October 27, 2019. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Disney Princess The Concert Info & Tickets: www.DisneyPrincessConcert.com
Episode Summary Two time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about auditioning for Sandy, her Broadway debut, in front of millions of people in the NBC reality show Grease: You're The One That I Want, as well as the critically acclaimed South Pacific at the Lincoln Center Theater. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with the performer Laura Osnes. She rose to stardom after winning NBC's reality tv competition Grease: You're The One That I Want, earning her the role of Sandy in the Broadway revival of Grease at the age of 21. She quickly became the go-to ingenue of the Great White Way, starring as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes, Bonnie Parker in Bonnie & Clyde (Tony-Award nomination), Cinderella in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (Tony-Award nomination), and most recently, Julia Trojan in Bandstand, which was professionally filmed and released in movie theaters via Fathom Events. Osnes has charmed audiences across the nation in three Hallmark Channel original movies, One Royal Holiday (2020), A Homecoming For The Holidays (2019), and In The Key Of Love (2019). She has also been seen on television in Fosse/Verdon (F/ X), Dynasty (CW), and Elementary (CBS). Her crystal clear and powerful soprano regularly graces symphony halls and cabaret venues around the globe, including filmed performances with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Live from Lincoln Center (PBS), A Capitol Fourth (PBS), and The Kennedy Center Honors (CBS). She co-created and performs in the popular concert series, Broadway Princess Party, which has toured over 25 cities and garnered over 20 million views on YouTube. In addition to hearing her voice on several original Broadway cast recordings, Laura has two solo albums, “Dream A Little Dream” and “If I Tell You.” Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Laura Osnes: Website: www.LauraOsnes.com Disney Princess The Concert Info & Tickets: www.DisneyPrincessConcert.com
Episode Summary Two time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about auditioning for Sandy, her Broadway debut, in front of millions of people in the NBC reality show Grease: You're The One That I Want, as well as the critically acclaimed South Pacific at the Lincoln Center Theater. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with the performer Laura Osnes. She rose to stardom after winning NBC's reality tv competition Grease: You're The One That I Want, earning her the role of Sandy in the Broadway revival of Grease at the age of 21. She quickly became the go-to ingenue of the Great White Way, starring as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes, Bonnie Parker in Bonnie & Clyde (Tony-Award nomination), Cinderella in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (Tony-Award nomination), and most recently, Julia Trojan in Bandstand, which was professionally filmed and released in movie theaters via Fathom Events. Osnes has charmed audiences across the nation in three Hallmark Channel original movies, One Royal Holiday (2020), A Homecoming For The Holidays (2019), and In The Key Of Love (2019). She has also been seen on television in Fosse/Verdon (F/ X), Dynasty (CW), and Elementary (CBS). Her crystal clear and powerful soprano regularly graces symphony halls and cabaret venues around the globe, including filmed performances with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Live from Lincoln Center (PBS), A Capitol Fourth (PBS), and The Kennedy Center Honors (CBS). She co-created and performs in the popular concert series, Broadway Princess Party, which has toured over 25 cities and garnered over 20 million views on YouTube. In addition to hearing her voice on several original Broadway cast recordings, Laura has two solo albums, “Dream A Little Dream” and “If I Tell You.” Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Laura Osnes: Website: www.LauraOsnes.com Disney Princess The Concert Info & Tickets: www.DisneyPrincessConcert.com
Episode Summary Susan Egan, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for Disney Theatricals' very first Broadway show, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. She also talks about her early auditions and how you never know how the path is going to veer. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month kicks off with Susan Egan. Susan has made powerful impressions in theatre, film, television, and music. As a Broadway actress, she received Tony Award® and Drama Desk® nominations for “Best Actress” as Broadway’s original “Belle” in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, headlined as Thoroughly Modern Millie, won critical acclaim as “Sally Bowles” in Cabaret, originated the leading roles in Triumph of Love and State Fair, and starred alongside Carol Burnett in Putting It Together at the Mark Taper Forum and Tommy Tune in the national tour of Bye, Bye Birdie. She is best known to animation fans as“Rose Quartz/Pink Diamond” on Cartoon Network’s hit Steven Universe, sassy “Megara” in Disney’s Hercules, “Lin” in the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away, “Gina” in Porco Rosso, “Angel” in Lady and the Tramp II, and more. She’s been seen on film in 13 Going on 30, Gotta Kick It Up for the Disney Channel, many award-winning indies, and spent two seasons on WB’s Nikki and guest-starred on Modern Family, House, Numbers, NYPD Blue, Arli$$, Drew Carey, Party of Five, Great Performances, and others. Egan has over 400 solo concert credits with symphonies worldwide, including concerts at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Hollywood Bowl, and has more than 40 recordings credits with 7 solo CDs. In 2018, Egan formed a company with fellow Broadway stars Laura Osnes and Courtney Reed, and musical director Benjamin Rauhala – to tour their award-winning concert, Broadway Princess Party. In 2021, that concert grew into Disney Princess – The Concert with Susan’s company co-producing the expanded production with Disney Concerts. Susan is an accomplished master teacher in music performance, obsessive gardener, happy wife, and mom to two daughters… who have no interest in princesses. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Susan Egan: Website: www.SusanEgan.net Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialSusanEgan Disney Princess The Concert Info & Tickets: www.DisneyPrincessConcert.com
Episode Summary Susan Egan, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for Disney Theatricals' very first Broadway show, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. She also talks about her early auditions and how you never know how the path is going to veer. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month kicks off with Susan Egan. Susan has made powerful impressions in theatre, film, television, and music. As a Broadway actress, she received Tony Award® and Drama Desk® nominations for “Best Actress” as Broadway’s original “Belle” in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, headlined as Thoroughly Modern Millie, won critical acclaim as “Sally Bowles” in Cabaret, originated the leading roles in Triumph of Love and State Fair, and starred alongside Carol Burnett in Putting It Together at the Mark Taper Forum and Tommy Tune in the national tour of Bye, Bye Birdie. She is best known to animation fans as“Rose Quartz/Pink Diamond” on Cartoon Network’s hit Steven Universe, sassy “Megara” in Disney’s Hercules, “Lin” in the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away, “Gina” in Porco Rosso, “Angel” in Lady and the Tramp II, and more. She’s been seen on film in 13 Going on 30, Gotta Kick It Up for the Disney Channel, many award-winning indies, and spent two seasons on WB’s Nikki and guest-starred on Modern Family, House, Numbers, NYPD Blue, Arli$$, Drew Carey, Party of Five, Great Performances, and others. Egan has over 400 solo concert credits with symphonies worldwide, including concerts at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Hollywood Bowl, and has more than 40 recordings credits with 7 solo CDs. In 2018, Egan formed a company with fellow Broadway stars Laura Osnes and Courtney Reed, and musical director Benjamin Rauhala – to tour their award-winning concert, Broadway Princess Party. In 2021, that concert grew into Disney Princess – The Concert with Susan’s company co-producing the expanded production with Disney Concerts. Susan is an accomplished master teacher in music performance, obsessive gardener, happy wife, and mom to two daughters… who have no interest in princesses. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Susan Egan: Website: www.SusanEgan.net Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialSusanEgan Disney Princess The Concert Info & Tickets: www.DisneyPrincessConcert.com
Episode Summary Christina Sivrich, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about how her time at Disney Cruise Line helped her land her Broadway debut in The Wedding Singer, and tells us about the audition process for Finding Nemo: The Musical at Walt Disney World. “Professor’s Corner” features Broadway performer Matthew Stocke discussing auditioning for college and why he was successful getting into the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer and Broadway alumni Christina Sivrich, who has performed on Broadway in Grease, and The Wedding Singer. She has also has had an extensive career with The Walt Disney Company. For the past 7 years, she has been performing in the Equity production of Finding Nemo: The Musical at Walt Disney World as Dory and has also performed on Disney Cruise Line ships. It is interesting how a gig out in the ocean can help you land a Broadway show, and in this segment, she tells us how it all went down. Matthew Stocke, went from professional baseball prospect to working consistently on Broadway for the past 20 years. In “Professor’s Corner” he talks to us about his college program and why he was successful at his audition for Carnegie Mellon University and what got him on probation his freshmen year. He has great advice for anyone planning to audition for a theater program or who is currently in one. Matthew will be back in a future episode to talk about his audition process for some of the Broadway shows he has been in like Pretty Woman, The Last Ship, The Boy from Oz starring Hugh Jackman, The Full Monty and Titanic. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Matthew Stocke Photography: https://www.mattjamesphotonyc.com/
Episode Summary Christina Sivrich, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about how her time at Disney Cruise Line helped her land her Broadway debut in The Wedding Singer, and tells us about the audition process for Finding Nemo: The Musical at Walt Disney World. “Professor’s Corner” features Broadway performer Matthew Stocke discussing auditioning for college and why he was successful getting into the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer and Broadway alumni Christina Sivrich, who has performed on Broadway in Grease, and The Wedding Singer. She has also has had an extensive career with The Walt Disney Company. For the past 7 years, she has been performing in the Equity production of Finding Nemo: The Musical at Walt Disney World as Dory and has also performed on Disney Cruise Line ships. It is interesting how a gig out in the ocean can help you land a Broadway show, and in this segment, she tells us how it all went down. Matthew Stocke, went from professional baseball prospect to working consistently on Broadway for the past 20 years. In “Professor’s Corner” he talks to us about his college program and why he was successful at his audition for Carnegie Mellon University and what got him on probation his freshmen year. He has great advice for anyone planning to audition for a theater program or who is currently in one. Matthew will be back in a future episode to talk about his audition process for some of the Broadway shows he has been in like Pretty Woman, The Last Ship, The Boy from Oz starring Hugh Jackman, The Full Monty and Titanic. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Matthew Stocke Photography: https://www.mattjamesphotonyc.com/
Episode Summary Daniel Therrien, an American citizen, has spent the past 20 years traveling the world and talks us through some of the international auditions he has experienced. “Thank You 5” this week is about some common mistakes made on your headshots and resumes. “Professor’s Corner” features the world-renowned West End star Ria Jones giving us tips on the rehearsal process and getting “Into the bones of a character.” Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Daniel Therrien. He has performed all over the world. From multi-million-dollar production shows in Las Vegas to Off-Broadway in Journey to the West. He has performed in Chicago in New Zealand, Wicked, Tap Dogs, and in Mystic Rhythms in Japan. He has also appeared in the German productions of Starlight Express, West Side Story, Cats, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He truly goes where the work is and has traveled the world on someone else’s dime. He dishes out some great advice based of his experience of not only going through so many auditions for amazing shows, but also being on the other side of the table hiring performers. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about some common mistakes people make on their resumes and with their headshots. You may think they are innocent or no big deal, but you could lose all credibility if you make them. Ria Jones is back and this time she is in “Professor’s Corner.” I had such an amazing interview with her and she covered so much material that what I didn’t put into the “Performer Spotlight” segment in Episode 13, I put into this segment. With so much experience in some of the biggest shows in the world, she has amazing advice on the rehearsal process, fighting your nerves, and not being afraid to ask questions. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Daniel Therrien: Instagram: @ddaniel_therrien Ria Jones: riajones.co.uk
Episode Summary Daniel Therrien, an American citizen, has spent the past 20 years traveling the world and talks us through some of the international auditions he has experienced. “Thank You 5” this week is about some common mistakes made on your headshots and resumes. “Professor’s Corner” features the world-renowned West End star Ria Jones giving us tips on the rehearsal process and getting “Into the bones of a character.” Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Daniel Therrien. He has performed all over the world. From multi-million-dollar production shows in Las Vegas to Off-Broadway in Journey to the West. He has performed in Chicago in New Zealand, Wicked, Tap Dogs, and in Mystic Rhythms in Japan. He has also appeared in the German productions of Starlight Express, West Side Story, Cats, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He truly goes where the work is and has traveled the world on someone else’s dime. He dishes out some great advice based of his experience of not only going through so many auditions for amazing shows, but also being on the other side of the table hiring performers. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about some common mistakes people make on their resumes and with their headshots. You may think they are innocent or no big deal, but you could lose all credibility if you make them. Ria Jones is back and this time she is in “Professor’s Corner.” I had such an amazing interview with her and she covered so much material that what I didn’t put into the “Performer Spotlight” segment in Episode 13, I put into this segment. With so much experience in some of the biggest shows in the world, she has amazing advice on the rehearsal process, fighting your nerves, and not being afraid to ask questions. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: PerformerStuff.com Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Instagram: @in_the_holding_room Website: intheholdingroom.com Daniel Therrien: Instagram: @ddaniel_therrien Ria Jones: riajones.co.uk
Episode Summary Kim Criswell, Broadway and West End star tells us about some of her early auditions to get her equity card, as well as what it was like auditioning for Andrew Lloyd Webber to land the role of Grizabella in Cats. My "Thank You 5” segment is about how memorizing a deck of cards can help you in your acting career. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, three-time Olivier Award winner and Tony nominated choreographer for Mary Poppins, Stephen Mear, gives his advice not only for auditions but for the rehearsal process as well. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are thrilled to be joined by the amazing Kim Criswell. Kim’s Broadway credits include starring as Lucy, opposite Sting, in The Threepenny Opera directed by John Dexter, and appearing in the original Broadway cast of the 1982 Best Musical Tony winner Nine, first as Francesca, then taking over the leading role of Claudia. Other Broadway original cast credits include The First, Baby and Stardust. On the West Coast, she was the original Grizabella in Cats, singing “Memory” at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles, and also appeared as Lalume in Kismet for Opera Pacific. She starred in the original West End productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and The Slow Drag, as well as the revival of Dames At Sea, and as the Mother Abbess in the acclaimed production of The Sound of Music at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Critically acclaimed for playing Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre, for which she earned an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical, and for her role as The Old Lady in Robert Carsen’s productions of Candide at La Scala and the Théâtre du Châtelet, she has also won a Helen Hayes Award for her work in Side by Side by Sondheim. She was most recently seen in the US starring as Sally Adams in Call Me Madam at the Goodspeed Opera House, singing the role of The Old Lady in Candide at Chicago’s Ravinia Festival, and co-starring with Joseph Fiennes and Charles Edwards in Happy Days in the Art World at NYU’s Skirball Center in New York. Recently, she played the Italian opera singer Mrs. Castellari in the feature film Hysteria (2013) opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, and Jonathan Pryce. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about a silly game you can play to improve your ability as a performer. This one game will sharpen your mind and help you with imagination, association, and memorization. Stephen Mear C.B.E. is joining us in “Professor’s Corner” this week to offer his advice not only on auditioning, but for the rehearsals process as well. Honorary Doctor of Arts and three-time Olivier Award Winner, Tony Nominated Stephen Mear has been described by the Daily Telegraph as “The old-style master of the modern chorus line.” Stephen’s prolific career has taken him in all directions from musical theater on Broadway and the West End to opera at the ENO, Paris and the Met in New York. His varied and sought-after talent extends to well know TV programs as well, such as So You think You Can Dance, and The Tracy Ullman Show. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook/IntheHoldingRoom Instagram: In_the_holding_room Website: https://intheholdingroom.com/ Kim Criswell: kimcriswell.net Stephen Mear: https://www.stephenmear.com/
Episode Summary Kim Criswell, Broadway and West End star tells us about some of her early auditions to get her equity card, as well as what it was like auditioning for Andrew Lloyd Webber to land the role of Grizabella in Cats. My "Thank You 5” segment is about how memorizing a deck of cards can help you in your acting career. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, three-time Olivier Award winner and Tony-nominated choreographer for Mary Poppins, Stephen Mear, gives his advice not only for auditions but for the rehearsal process as well. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are thrilled to be joined by the amazing Kim Criswell. Kim’s Broadway credits include starring as Lucy, opposite Sting, in The Threepenny Opera directed by John Dexter, and appearing in the original Broadway cast of the 1982 Best Musical Tony winner Nine, first as Francesca, then taking over the leading role of Claudia. Other Broadway original cast credits include The First, Baby and Stardust. On the West Coast, she was the original Grizabella in Cats, singing “Memory” at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles, and also appeared as Lalume in Kismet for Opera Pacific. She starred in the original West End productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and The Slow Drag, as well as the revival of Dames At Sea, and as the Mother Abbess in the acclaimed production of The Sound of Music at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Critically acclaimed for playing Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre, for which she earned an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical, and for her role as The Old Lady in Robert Carsen’s productions of Candide at La Scala and the Théâtre du Châtelet, she has also won a Helen Hayes Award for her work in Side by Side by Sondheim. She was most recently seen in the US starring as Sally Adams in Call Me Madam at the Goodspeed Opera House, singing the role of The Old Lady in Candide at Chicago’s Ravinia Festival, and co-starring with Joseph Fiennes and Charles Edwards in Happy Days in the Art World at NYU’s Skirball Center in New York. Recently, she played the Italian opera singer Mrs. Castellari in the feature film Hysteria (2013) opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, and Jonathan Pryce. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about a silly game you can play to improve your ability as a performer. This one game will sharpen your mind and help you with imagination, association, and memorization. Stephen Mear C.B.E. is joining us in “Professor’s Corner” this week to offer his advice not only on auditioning, but for the rehearsals process as well. Honorary Doctor of Arts and three-time Olivier Award Winner, Tony Nominated Stephen Mear has been described by the Daily Telegraph as “The old-style master of the modern chorus line.” Stephen’s prolific career has taken him in all directions from musical theater on Broadway and the West End to opera at the ENO, Paris and the Met in New York. His varied and sought-after talent extends to well know TV programs as well, such as So You think You Can Dance, and The Tracy Ullman Show. Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook/IntheHoldingRoom Instagram: In_the_holding_room Website: https://intheholdingroom.com/ Kim Criswell: kimcriswell.net Stephen Mear: https://www.stephenmear.com/
Episode Summary Ria Jones, West End star and leading lady tells us about some of her auditions, including auditioning for Hal Prince to become the youngest Eva Peron at just 19 years of age. My "Thank You 5” segment is about the importance of journaling. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, Broadway powerhouse, Kim Criswell gives advice on song selections for auditions and being brave enough to be yourself. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are thrilled to be joined by the incomparable Ria Jones. Ria is an internationally renowned West End star of the highest caliber. She has performed leading roles in numerous West End musicals and sung in theaters and concert halls worldwide. As well as performing as a soloist on three Royal Variety Shows, she has also sung, by Royal request at Buckingham Palace. At 19 she became the youngest actress ever to play the role of Eva Peron in the musical Evita followed shortly by her West End debut in the musical Chess, in which she played the roles of both Svetlana and Florence. She then went on to play Grizabella in Cats at the New London Theatre, (where she stayed for two years). Her next role was as Fantine in Les Misérables, at Manchester's Palace Theatre, followed by the national tour, and the West End. Then came the role of the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Apollo Hammersmith, and the national tour. Most recently Ria was seen performing the role of Norma Desmond in the West End production of Sunset Boulevard, a role that she originally created in the workshop production. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about the importance of journaling for performers. Yes we all know to take notes during rehearsals, but those notes can lead to some exceptional journal entries. Kim Criswell is going to be with us in “Professors Corner” this week to talk about song selection and making brave and bold choices. Kim’s Broadway credits include starring as Lucy, opposite Sting, in The Threepenny Opera directed by John Dexter, and appearing in the original Broadway cast of the 1982 Best Musical Tony winner Nine, first as Francesca, then taking over the leading role of Claudia. Other Broadway original cast credits include The First, Baby and Stardust. On the West Coast, she was the original Grizabella in Cats, singing “Memory” at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles, and also appeared as Lalume in Kismet for Opera Pacific. She starred in the original West End productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and The Slow Drag, as well as revivals of Annie Get Your Gun and Dames at Sea, and as the Mother Abbess in the acclaimed production of The Sound of Music at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. And those are just some of her incredible credits! Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook/IntheHoldingRoom Instagram: In_the_holding_room Website: https://intheholdingroom.com/ Ria Jones: riajones.co.uk Kim Criswell: kimcriswell.net
Episode Summary Ria Jones, West End star and leading lady tells us about some of her auditions, including auditioning for Hal Prince to become the youngest Eva Peron at just 19 years of age. My "Thank You 5” segment is about the importance of journaling. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, Broadway powerhouse, Kim Criswell gives advice on song selections for auditions and being brave enough to be yourself. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are thrilled to be joined by the incomparable Ria Jones. Ria is an internationally renowned West End star of the highest caliber. She has performed leading roles in numerous West End musicals and sung in theaters and concert halls worldwide. As well as performing as a soloist on three Royal Variety Shows, she has also sung, by Royal request at Buckingham Palace. At 19 she became the youngest actress ever to play the role of Eva Peron in the musical Evita followed shortly by her West End debut in the musical Chess, in which she played the roles of both Svetlana and Florence. She then went on to play Grizabella in Cats at the New London Theatre, (where she stayed for two years). Her next role was as Fantine in Les Misérables, at Manchester's Palace Theatre, followed by the national tour, and the West End. Then came the role of the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Apollo Hammersmith, and the national tour. Most recently Ria was seen performing the role of Norma Desmond in the West End production of Sunset Boulevard, a role that she originally created in the workshop production. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about the importance of journaling for performers. Yes we all know to take notes during rehearsals, but those notes can lead to some exceptional journal entries. Kim Criswell is going to be with us in “Professors Corner” this week to talk about song selection and making brave and bold choices. Kim’s Broadway credits include starring as Lucy, opposite Sting, in The Threepenny Opera directed by John Dexter, and appearing in the original Broadway cast of the 1982 Best Musical Tony winner Nine, first as Francesca, then taking over the leading role of Claudia. Other Broadway original cast credits include The First, Baby and Stardust. On the West Coast, she was the original Grizabella in Cats, singing “Memory” at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles, and also appeared as Lalume in Kismet for Opera Pacific. She starred in the original West End productions of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens and The Slow Drag, as well as revivals of Annie Get Your Gun and Dames at Sea, and as the Mother Abbess in the acclaimed production of The Sound of Music at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. And those are just some of her incredible credits! Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook/IntheHoldingRoom Instagram: In_the_holding_room Website: https://intheholdingroom.com/ Ria Jones: riajones.co.uk Kim Criswell: kimcriswell.net
Episode Summary Desireé Davar, Anita in the World Tour and on Broadway, tells us about her audition for West Side Story. My "Thank You 5” segment is about my go-to cast album for inspiration. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, Ralph Perkins is back once again, keeping it real, as he talks about “Doing the work!” Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room,” we are joined by performer Desireé Davar. She has performed all over the United States in some of the most prestigious regional theaters, and all over the world in the world tour of West Side Story. She performed the role of Anita in West Side Story and with the release of Steven Spielberg’s theatrical trailer of West Side Story we thought it was the perfect time to hear what it was like auditioning for this show on Broadway. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about my go-to Broadway cast album for finding inspiration. They always say, “Write what you know.” well these guys did and their show speaks to my heart, speaks to my creativity, and gets me motivated! Ralph Perkins has choreographed professionally for several regional theaters across the country, and Las Vegas venues. Among his credits are La Cage Aux Folles, Camelot and 1776 for Goodspeed Musicals, South Pacific for The Asolo Repertory Theater and Papermill Playhouse, The Wizard of Oz, Hello Dolly! (nominated for best choreography St. Louis Critics Circle Awards) South Pacific and The King and I for The Muny in St. Louis, and Sweet Charity for The Barrington Stage Company. Ralph also choreographed Follies and Sunday in the Park with George (winner of the "Louie" Award for best musical) for The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Urinetown: The Musical and Kiss Me Kate in which he received Kevin Kline Award nominations for outstanding choreography. Residing and working in Las Vegas, Nevada for many years, Ralph was choreographer for EFX starring Tommy Tune at the MGM Grand, Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur and he also worked with Siegfried and Roy at The Mirage, to name a few. In 2002 Ralph relocated to West Hartford, CT to become Director of Dance for the Theatre Division at The Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Ralph is also on the adjunct faculty of The Hartt School Dance Division teaching the Martha Graham Technique Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook/IntheHoldingRoom Instagram: In_the_holding_room Website: https://intheholdingroom.com/ Desireé Davar http://www.superheroesinlove.com/ http://www.desireedavar.com/ Instagram @SuperheroesinLove, @DesireeDavarDromard
Episode Summary Desireé Davar, Anita in the World Tour and on Broadway, tells us about her audition for West Side Story. My "Thank You 5” segment is about my go-to cast album for inspiration. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, Ralph Perkins is back once again, keeping it real, as he talks about “Doing the work!” Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room,” we are joined by performer Desireé Davar. She has performed all over the United States in some of the most prestigious regional theaters, and all over the world in the world tour of West Side Story. She performed the role of Anita in West Side Story and with the release of Steven Spielberg’s theatrical trailer of West Side Story we thought it was the perfect time to hear what it was like auditioning for this show on Broadway. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about my go-to Broadway cast album for finding inspiration. They always say, “Write what you know.” well these guys did and their show speaks to my heart, speaks to my creativity, and gets me motivated! Ralph Perkins has choreographed professionally for several regional theaters across the country, and Las Vegas venues. Among his credits are La Cage Aux Folles, Camelot and 1776 for Goodspeed Musicals, South Pacific for The Asolo Repertory Theater and Papermill Playhouse, The Wizard of Oz, Hello Dolly! (nominated for best choreography St. Louis Critics Circle Awards) South Pacific and The King and I for The Muny in St. Louis, and Sweet Charity for The Barrington Stage Company. Ralph also choreographed Follies and Sunday in the Park with George (winner of the "Louie" Award for best musical) for The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Urinetown: The Musical and Kiss Me Kate in which he received Kevin Kline Award nominations for outstanding choreography. Residing and working in Las Vegas, Nevada for many years, Ralph was choreographer for EFX starring Tommy Tune at the MGM Grand, Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur and he also worked with Siegfried and Roy at The Mirage, to name a few. In 2002 Ralph relocated to West Hartford, CT to become Director of Dance for the Theatre Division at The Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Ralph is also on the adjunct faculty of The Hartt School Dance Division teaching the Martha Graham Technique Resources: For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues, advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the show: Facebook: Facebook/IntheHoldingRoom Instagram: In_the_holding_room Website: https://intheholdingroom.com/ Desireé Davar http://www.superheroesinlove.com/ http://www.desireedavar.com/ Instagram @SuperheroesinLove, @DesireeDavarDromard
Episode Summary Clare Halse, West End leading lady, in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Wicked. “Thank you 5” is all about being likable so people want to keep working with you. In “Professor’s Corner” Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping your mental wellness in check. Intro to this Episode In this episode of In “The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Clare Halse. She has performed on some of the biggest West End and European Stages as Judy Haynes in White Christmas at Dominion Theatre, London. Sarah Brown, Guys and Dolls at Théâtre Marigny, Paris. Peggy Sawyer, 42nd Street at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London. Kathy Selden, Singin’ in the Rain at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris. and in Gypsy at Savoy Theatre, London…just to name a few. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about staying likable. So many guests talk about being the kind of person people want to work with so you get hired. Well, once you’re hired there are a few things to keep in mind so people want to keep working with you, or work with you again. In “Professor’s Corner”, Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping an eye on your mental wellness in this crazy industry as well as going on artist dates with yourself to keep that creative spark burning, and some other tips for staying positive. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom @in_the_holding_room Clare Halse https://www.clarehalse.com/
Episode Summary Clare Halse, West End leading lady, in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Wicked. “Thank you 5” is all about being likable so people want to keep working with you. In “Professor’s Corner” Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping your mental wellness in check. Intro to this Episode In this episode of In “The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Clare Halse. She has performed on some of the biggest West End and European Stages as Judy Haynes in White Christmas at Dominion Theatre, London. Sarah Brown, Guys and Dolls at Théâtre Marigny, Paris. Peggy Sawyer, 42nd Street at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London. Kathy Selden, Singin’ in the Rain at Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris. and in Gypsy at Savoy Theatre, London…just to name a few. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about staying likable. So many guests talk about being the kind of person people want to work with so you get hired. Well, once you’re hired there are a few things to keep in mind so people want to keep working with you, or work with you again. In “Professor’s Corner”, Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping an eye on your mental wellness in this crazy industry as well as going on artist dates with yourself to keep that creative spark burning, and some other tips for staying positive. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom @in_the_holding_room Clare Halse https://www.clarehalse.com/
Episode Summary Nicolas Dromard in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Mary Poppins. “Thank You 5” this week will be about that one thing you need to become a Broadway Superstar. In “Professor’s Corner” Aaron Lotzow is giving you simple tips to get you started playing the piano. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Nicolas Dromard. He has been on Broadway performing in shows like the original Broadway cast of Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys, The Boy from Oz starring Hugh Jackman, and Oklahoma. He was also in the National tour of Wicked, Mama Mia, Jersey Boys and Mary Poppins. He gives some great advice on how to let go of a bad audition, and tips to keep in mind when in the audition room. In “Thank You 5” this week, I tell you the one thing you need to do to become a Broadway Superstar. No, it’s not your network, it’s not your work ethic, or your talent level. Aaron Lotzow in “Professor’s Corner” brings his musicianship to the podcast, as he gives you tips and tricks to learn the piano. It isn’t as hard as you think it is and the benefits outweigh the cost. With a little bit of practice, and not trying to become the next Eddie Van Halen, you can learn to accompany yourself and put chords together for your very own songs. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom @in_the_holding_room Nicolas Dromard https://www.nicolasdromard.com/ http://www.superheroesinlove.com/ @ndromard & @superheroesinlove Aaron Lotzow alotzow@gmail.com facebook.com/alotzowmusic
Episode Summary Nicolas Dromard in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Mary Poppins. “Thank You 5” this week will be about that one thing you need to become a Broadway Superstar. In “Professor’s Corner” Aaron Lotzow is giving you simple tips to get you started playing the piano. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Nicolas Dromard. He has been on Broadway performing in shows like the original Broadway cast of Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys, The Boy from Oz starring Hugh Jackman, and Oklahoma. He was also in the National tour of Wicked, Mama Mia, Jersey Boys and Mary Poppins. He gives some great advice on how to let go of a bad audition, and tips to keep in mind when in the audition room. In “Thank You 5” this week, I tell you the one thing you need to do to become a Broadway Superstar. No, it’s not your network, it’s not your work ethic, or your talent level. Aaron Lotzow in “Professor’s Corner” brings his musicianship to the podcast, as he gives you tips and tricks to learn the piano. It isn’t as hard as you think it is and the benefits outweigh the cost. With a little bit of practice, and not trying to become the next Eddie Van Halen, you can learn to accompany yourself and put chords together for your very own songs. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom @in_the_holding_room Nicolas Dromard https://www.nicolasdromard.com/ http://www.superheroesinlove.com/ @ndromard & @superheroesinlove Aaron Lotzow alotzow@gmail.com facebook.com/alotzowmusic
Episode Summary Melanie Cripps in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for Chicago. “Thank you 5” is all about staying in your craft and going where the work is. In “Professor’s Corner”, Nikki Snelson is back to discuss why this unfortunate lockdown could be a blessing, if you take advantage of it. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by Melanie Cripps for “Performer Spotlight”. She has performed in theme parks, on cruise ships and National Tours, in Singapore, Dubai, Germany and on the West End Stage. Just a few of her credits include, Annie, Chicago, Starlight Express and Cats. She talks about her audition experiences for Chicago, shares great advice on selecting your audition songs, and explains why sometimes you have to sacrifice who you are for what you want to become. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about doing what you need to do to stay in your craft, and sometimes that means going where the work is and not waiting for the work to come to you. Nikki Snelson in “Professor’s Corner” brings you some amazing advice. With incredible Broadway, off-Broadway and National Tour credits to her name, she has the performance and first-hand experience to give meaning, fun and practical advice. Her experience as an arts educator also give her the expertise to know first-hand what students and young professional need to hear. You are going to love her three BIG pieces of advice. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Nikki Snelson Musical Theater Mayhem https://www.facebook.com/MusicalTheatreMayhem Fan Page https://www.nikkisnelson.com/Nikki_Snelson.html
Episode Summary Melanie Cripps in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for Chicago. “Thank you 5” is all about staying in your craft and going where the work is. In “Professor’s Corner”, Nikki Snelson is back to discuss why this unfortunate lockdown could be a blessing, if you take advantage of it. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by Melanie Cripps for “Performer Spotlight”. She has performed in theme parks, on cruise ships and National Tours, in Singapore, Dubai, Germany and on the West End Stage. Just a few of her credits include, Annie, Chicago, Starlight Express and Cats. She talks about her audition experiences for Chicago, shares great advice on selecting your audition songs, and explains why sometimes you have to sacrifice who you are for what you want to become. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about doing what you need to do to stay in your craft, and sometimes that means going where the work is and not waiting for the work to come to you. Nikki Snelson in “Professor’s Corner” brings you some amazing advice. With incredible Broadway, off-Broadway and National Tour credits to her name, she has the performance and first-hand experience to give meaning, fun and practical advice. Her experience as an arts educator also give her the expertise to know first-hand what students and young professional need to hear. You are going to love her three BIG pieces of advice. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Nikki Snelson Musical Theater Mayhem https://www.facebook.com/MusicalTheatreMayhem Fan Page https://www.nikkisnelson.com/Nikki_Snelson.html
Episode Summary Nikki Snelson in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for the original Broadway cast of Legally Blonde the Musical, where she created the role of Brooke Wyndham, as well as the revival cast of Annie Get Your Gun, where she starred opposite Bernadette Peters. “Thank you 5” is all about working with celebrities and what to look out for. In “Professor’s Corner” we have the incredible Darla Hayward, a casting director for Disney, to tell it like it is! Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Nikki Snelson, for “Performer Spotlight”. Nikki was a member of the original Broadway cast of Legally Blonde The Musical. In 2008, Nikki headlined the first national revival tour of A Chorus Line, starring in the iconic role of Cassie. Other credits on Broadway include starring with the original cast of the 1999 Tony and Grammy Award winning Broadway revival ofAnnie Get Your Gun, opposite Bernadette Peters. She also appeared in the Broadway revival of Sweet Charity starring Christina Applegate, the national tours of Tick, Tick... Boom! as Susan, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Hello Dolly! starring Carol Channing, and Showboat. In 2009 and 2010, she originated the role of the new, female, villainous Mad Hatter, in the Frank Wildhorn musical Wonderland: Alice’s New Musical Adventure, in its world premiere productions at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa and Houston’s Alley Theatre. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about working with celebrities, what to look out for and what to consider. Darla Hayward in “Professor’s Corner” brings you a ton of information, as she spent years with Disney as a casting director. She has cast Equity and Non-Equity shows for Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Sea and Disney Cruise Line. She sees 1000’s of performers a year and hires 100’s a year. So, believe me when I say she has seen it all. You will get some great insight from this amazing discussion. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Nikki Snelson Musical Theater Mayhem https://www.facebook.com/MusicalTheatreMayhem Fan Page https://www.nikkisnelson.com/Nikki_Snelson.html Darla Hayward https://www.haywardentertainmentresources.com/
Episode Summary Nikki Snelson in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for the original Broadway cast of Legally Blonde the Musical, where she created the role of Brooke Wyndham, as well as the revival cast of Annie Get Your Gun, where she starred opposite Bernadette Peters. “Thank you 5” is all about working with celebrities and what to look out for. In “Professor’s Corner” we have the incredible Darla Hayward, a casting director for Disney, to tell it like it is! Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Nikki Snelson, for “Performer Spotlight”. Nikki was a member of the original Broadway cast of Legally Blonde The Musical. In 2008, Nikki headlined the first national revival tour of A Chorus Line, starring in the iconic role of Cassie. Other credits on Broadway include starring with the original cast of the 1999 Tony and Grammy Award winning Broadway revival ofAnnie Get Your Gun, opposite Bernadette Peters. She also appeared in the Broadway revival of Sweet Charity starring Christina Applegate, the national tours of Tick, Tick... Boom! as Susan, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Hello Dolly! starring Carol Channing, and Showboat. In 2009 and 2010, she originated the role of the new, female, villainous Mad Hatter, in the Frank Wildhorn musical Wonderland: Alice’s New Musical Adventure, in its world premiere productions at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa and Houston’s Alley Theatre. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about working with celebrities, what to look out for and what to consider. Darla Hayward in “Professor’s Corner” brings you a ton of information, as she spent years with Disney as a casting director. She has cast Equity and Non-Equity shows for Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Sea and Disney Cruise Line. She sees 1000’s of performers a year and hires 100’s a year. So, believe me when I say she has seen it all. You will get some great insight from this amazing discussion. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Nikki Snelson Musical Theater Mayhem https://www.facebook.com/MusicalTheatreMayhem Fan Page https://www.nikkisnelson.com/Nikki_Snelson.html Darla Hayward https://www.haywardentertainmentresources.com/
Episode Summary Tyler Murree walks us through his unique audition experience for the multi-million-dollar production of Lord of the Rings the Musical, that required him to get a physical trainer before a boot camp style audition and how he landed the role from the middle of the ocean. In “Thank You 5” I talk about how comparing cast albums or performances of the same songs is a fun and eye-opening experience. Kristy Cates tells us about the simplest mistakes people make at auditions and how to fix them, plus why you haven’t earned the right to sing the song like the character does in the show, at your audition. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of In The Holding Room we are joined by performer Tyler Murree for our “Performer Spotlight” segment. Amongst other notable performances, Tyler has been seen in the premiere Canadian casts of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and The Lord of the Rings the Musical, the US national tour of The Lion King, and Les Misérables on Broadway. In “Thank you 5” this week, I will be talking about comparing cast albums and different versions of the same song. Our “Professor’s Corner” segment features Kristy Cates. Kristy is an original member of the NYFA Musical Theatre Faculty and is a professional voiceover artist. She recently played Grandma Josephine in "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" on Broadway. Past productions include: Elphaba in "Wicked" (Broadway, First National Tour, Chicago), Miss Bassett in "Finding Neverland", "Jerry Springer: The Opera" at Carnegie Hall, a handful of Off-Broadway shows and many regional productions. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Tyler Murree: http://www.tylermurree.com/ Kristy Cates: @KristyCates Professional Conservatory of Musical Theater at the New York Film Academy https://www.nyfa.edu/musical-theatre/
Intro to this Episode In this Episode of In the Holding Room we are joined by performer, David Silvestre for our “Performer Spotlight” segment. Amongst other notable performances, David has been seen at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival in 42nd Street and The Pirates of Penzance. He appeared on the Toronto stage in the productions of Kinky Boots. He understudied Ramin Karimaloo as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and is currently in (although the show is on hiatus) Come From Away. Our “Professor’s Corner” segment features composer, conductor, musical director extraordinaire, Sean Michael Flowers, back again talking about why you should write letters to your heroes. In “Thank you 5” this week, I will be talking about the improv games you should be playing to better prepare yourself for your auditions. Episode Summary David walks us through some of his auditions including the one for Les Misérables where Cameron Mackintosh calls Boublil and Schonberg into the room to hear him sing. Sean drops value bombs as to why cultivating your network is incredibly important and what things to look out for when first starting out, as well as tips to find mentors to help you grow. I also discuss one of my passions, which is Improv, and the games that will help you better connect with your material, so you have a well thought out monologue and song performance for your auditions. Quotable quotes from this Episode “Don’t limit yourself, especially at an audition” “Anything that makes my time in front of the piano less and in front of the casting director more.” “Oh good! Now I’m going to sing Bring Him Home for Cameron Mackintosh, no biggie” “You never know who you are standing next to, because they could go on to be stars!” “You must have the audacity to believe the impossible is possible” Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom David Silvestre: Audition Coaching https://www.silvestristudio.com/
Episode Summary Mike walks us through some of his auditions including the one for the original revival cast of A Chorus Line on Broadway that was made into the documentary, Every Little Step. He discusses some of the pitfalls of rehearsals and the importance of being a hard worker over being talented. I tell you why you don’t need to bring dance shoes, why you do need a hoodie and that cough drops are good for you, though they can also hide your puke. Sean lays it out, that choosing the theater as a career means you have to read, see, and listen to everything you can. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of In the Holding Room we are joined by Broadway performer Mike Cannon for our “Performer Spotlight” segment. Mike has been seen on Broadway in All Shook Up, The Addams Family, Ghost, A Chorus Line, West Side Story and Aladdin. In my “Thank you 5” segment this week, I will be talking about all the items you need to be packing in your bag to take with you to an audition. Our “Professor’s Corner” segment features Composer, Conductor, Musical Director extraordinaire, Sean Michael Flowers, discussing why you need to have a voracious appetite. Quotable quotes from this Episode “Auditioning is a whole other tool. You can sing well, dance well, act well, but you also have to audition well.” “Don’t be so hard on yourself” “When you accept the fact that you are going to walk the life of an artist, you then have to accept the fact that you are going to be a student of your craft for the rest of your life” Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Mike Cannon @Mikecannonhomesquad Book: The Musical from the Inside Out Book: The Longest Line Movie: Every Little Step Movie: A Chorus Line For help moving to or moving in NYC give Mike Cannon a shout https://www.newyorkhomesquad.com
Episode Summary Gabrielle Reid describes the 4- year process for getting into Hairspray on Broadway as well as getting into Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. I’m also going to give you a list of shows that you will probably fight me over, but they are the shows that were recorded live on stage, besides Hamilton, that you should be watching. Yes, 4 of them are Sondheim musicals, and just because you’re not a Sondheim fanatic doesn’t mean you shouldn’t watch them and I’ll tell you why. Nicolette Hart is going to school you today on why studying something other than theater is going to help your career and why you shouldn’t bother asking Siri for answers. Intro to this Episode This week our “Performer Spotlight” segment features Gabrielle Reid. She has been seen in the National Tour of Happy Days and Mama Mia in Las Vegas. She was in the National Tour and Broadway Casts of Hairspray. She was also an original cast member of Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. You will also want to check her out in the 2020 movie Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist. My “Thank You 5" segment this week is about the shows, besides Hamilton, that were recorded live on stage that you should be watching. “Professor’s Corner” features Broadway TV and Movie Alumni Nicolette Hart, but she is also an accomplished voice acting coach, teaching college audition prep, and is a certified Rock the Audition Coach. Quotable quotes from this Episode “Your audition starts the second you touch the doorknob outside” Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Gabrielle Reid To get more info on coaching sessions from Gabrielle or more info on getting fit and healthy @gabzreid Nicolette Hart https://www.nicolettehart.biz/
Episode Summary Nicolette Hart in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for Rent and landing in the Broadway cast as Maureen, as well as successfully auditioning for The Wedding Singer and Bette Middler, and what she means when she says “You are in the business of auditioning, and not of Broadway”. In “Thank You 5” I talk about how to find new cast album recordings that you might not be familiar with. Sean Michael Flowers in “Professors Corner” tells us about creating your brand and why you shouldn’t be singing and sounding like your idols. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of In The Holding Room we are joined by performer, Nicolette Hart for “Performer Spotlight”. Amongst notable performances in national tours, film and TV, Nicolette has been seen on Broadway in Rent, The Wedding Singer and Million Dollar Quartet. She is currently on the Faculty at Nazareth College, and is a highly sought-after audition coach. In “Thank you 5” this week, I will be talking about getting a deeper understanding of Broadway cast recordings, and how to find more material than just the few albums you might be listening to. Sean Michael Flowers is a musical director, composer, conductor, and teacher. He has been all over the world coaching students and professionals to reach new levels in quality and inspires them to achieve what they didn’t know was possible. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Nicolette Hart https://www.nicolettehart.biz/
Episode Summary Matthew Goodgame in “Performers Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for some of the shows he has been in, on the West End and around the world, and some tips he uses to keep his cool. In “Thank You 5” I’ll be talking about the embarrassing situation I got put in as a young dancer, and how teachers and instructors can avoid doing this to others. In “Professor’s Corner”, Ralph Perkins will be getting real when it comes to your college program and why you need to earn the right for your teacher to give you notes. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer, Matthew Goodgame for “Performer Spotlight”. Recently, Matthew was Sky Masterson at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, and he starred in 42nd Street atTheatre Royal, Drury Lane in London as Pat Denning and U/S Julian Marsh. Just a few of his other credits include: Billy Flynn in Chicago, Greaseball in Starlight Express, Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, and Danny Zuko in Grease In “Thank you 5” this week: Do you know what a dance belt is? Did you when you were 10? I didn’t. Man, I wish someone told me…here’s why. Ralph Perkins has choreographed professionally for several regional theaters across the country, as well as Las Vegas venues. Among his credits are La Cage Aux Folles, Camelot and 1776 for Goodspeed Musicals, South Pacific for The Asolo Repertory Theater and Papermill Playhouse, The Wizard of Oz, Hello Dolly! (nominated for best choreography St. Louis Critics Circle Awards) South Pacific and The King and I for The Muny in St. Louis, and Sweet Charity for The Barrington Stage Company. Ralph also choreographed Follies and Sunday in the Park with George (winner of the "Louie" Award for best musical) for The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, as well as Urinetown, The Musical and Kiss Me Kate, in which he received Kevin Kline Award nominations for outstanding choreography. Residing and working in Las Vegas, Nevada for many years, Ralph was choreographer for EFX starring Tommy Tune at the MGM Grand, Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur and he also worked with Siegfried and Roy at The Mirage, to name a few. In 2002 Ralph relocated to West Hartford, CT to become Director of Dance for Theatre at The Hartt School,University of Hartford. Ralph is also on the adjunct faculty of The Hartt School dance division, teaching the Martha Graham Technique. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Matthew Goodgame https://www.nyfa.edu/musical-theatre/
Episode Summary Matthew Goodgame in “Performers Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for some of the shows he has been in, on the West End and around the world, and some tips he uses to keep his cool. In “Thank You 5” I’ll be talking about the embarrassing situation I got put in as a young dancer, and how teachers and instructors can avoid doing this to others. In “Professor’s Corner”, Ralph Perkins will be getting real when it comes to your college program and why you need to earn the right for your teacher to give you notes. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer, Matthew Goodgame for “Performer Spotlight”. Recently, Matthew was Sky Masterson at the Théâtre Marigny in Paris, and he starred in 42nd Street atTheatre Royal, Drury Lane in London as Pat Denning and U/S Julian Marsh. Just a few of his other credits include: Billy Flynn in Chicago, Greaseball in Starlight Express, Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, and Danny Zuko in Grease In “Thank you 5” this week: Do you know what a dance belt is? Did you when you were 10? I didn’t. Man, I wish someone told me…here’s why. Ralph Perkins has choreographed professionally for several regional theaters across the country, as well as Las Vegas venues. Among his credits are La Cage Aux Folles, Camelot and 1776 for Goodspeed Musicals, South Pacific for The Asolo Repertory Theater and Papermill Playhouse, The Wizard of Oz, Hello Dolly! (nominated for best choreography St. Louis Critics Circle Awards) South Pacific and The King and I for The Muny in St. Louis, and Sweet Charity for The Barrington Stage Company. Ralph also choreographed Follies and Sunday in the Park with George (winner of the "Louie" Award for best musical) for The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, as well as Urinetown, The Musical and Kiss Me Kate, in which he received Kevin Kline Award nominations for outstanding choreography. Residing and working in Las Vegas, Nevada for many years, Ralph was choreographer for EFX starring Tommy Tune at the MGM Grand, Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur and he also worked with Siegfried and Roy at The Mirage, to name a few. In 2002 Ralph relocated to West Hartford, CT to become Director of Dance for Theatre at The Hartt School,University of Hartford. Ralph is also on the adjunct faculty of The Hartt School dance division, teaching the Martha Graham Technique. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Matthew Goodgame https://www.nyfa.edu/musical-theatre/
Episode Summary Kristy Cates in “Performers Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for the original Broadway Cast of Wicked, singing for Stephen Schwartz, and why it’s all about booking the room and not the gig. “Thank you 5” is all about why you can’t call any Broadway musical “bad.” In “Professor’s Corner” Kaitlyn Davis and Katie Travis, both former Christine Daaé’s from Phantom of the Opera, are here to give some tips to dancers for singing. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room”, we are joined by performer, Kristy Cates for “Performer Spotlight”. Kristy was a member of the original Broadway cast of Wicked (understudy to Idina Menzel). Kristy went on to open the National Tour as Elphaba and played the role for a year in the highly acclaimed Chicago sit-down production. Other Broadway roles include: Grandma Josephine in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Miss Bassett in Finding Neverland. In “Thank you 5” this week, I will be talking about why you can, not like a Broadway show, but you can’t call it bad. Kaitlyn Davis and Katie Travis are in “Professor’s Corner”. With many professional credits to their names, they met playing the role of Christine Daaé in Phantom of the Opera. They gave singing lessons to the dancers in the show, and the dancers gave them dance lessons. An Idea was born! They now teach “Group Singing for Dancers” and are here to give a few tips. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://www.performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook: facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Kristy Cates Professional Conservatory of Musical Theater at the New York Film Academy https://www.nyfa.edu/musical-theatre/ Kaitlyn Davis email: kaitlynnnicoledavis@gmail.com instagram: kaitlynnnicole_davis Katie Travis instagram: katiejtravis Book: Thinking Shakespeare by Barry Edelstein https://intheholdingroom.com/services/
Episode Summary Kristy Cates in “Performers Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for the original Broadway Cast of Wicked, singing for Stephen Schwartz, and why it’s all about booking the room and not the gig. “Thank you 5” is all about why you can’t call any Broadway musical “bad.” In “Professor’s Corner” Kaitlyn Davis and Katie Travis, both former Christine Daaé’s from Phantom of the Opera, are here to give some tips to dancers for singing. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room”, we are joined by performer, Kristy Cates for “Performer Spotlight”. Kristy was a member of the original Broadway cast of Wicked (understudy to Idina Menzel). Kristy went on to open the National Tour as Elphaba and played the role for a year in the highly acclaimed Chicago sit-down production. Other Broadway roles include: Grandma Josephine in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Miss Bassett in Finding Neverland. In “Thank you 5” this week, I will be talking about why you can, not like a Broadway show, but you can’t call it bad. Kaitlyn Davis and Katie Travis are in “Professor’s Corner”. With many professional credits to their names, they met playing the role of Christine Daaé in Phantom of the Opera. They gave singing lessons to the dancers in the show, and the dancers gave them dance lessons. An Idea was born! They now teach “Group Singing for Dancers” and are here to give a few tips. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://www.performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook: facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Kristy Cates Professional Conservatory of Musical Theater at the New York Film Academy https://www.nyfa.edu/musical-theatre/ Kaitlyn Davis email: kaitlynnnicoledavis@gmail.com instagram: kaitlynnnicole_davis Katie Travis Instagram: katiejtravis Book: Thinking Shakespeare by Barry Edelstein https://intheholdingroom.com/services/
Episode Summary Nicolette Hart in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for Rent and landing in the Broadway cast as Maureen, as well as successfully auditioning for The Wedding Singer and Bette Middler, and what she means when she says “You are in the business of auditioning, and not of Broadway”. In “Thank You 5” I talk about how to find new cast album recordings that you might not be familiar with. Sean Michael Flowers in “Professors Corner” tells us about creating your brand and why you shouldn’t be singing and sounding like your idols. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of In The Holding Room we are joined by performer, Nicolette Hart for “Performer Spotlight”. Amongst notable performances in national tours, film and TV, Nicolette has been seen on Broadway in Rent, The Wedding Singer and Million Dollar Quartet. She is currently on the Faculty at Nazareth College, and is a highly sought-after audition coach. In “Thank you 5” this week, I will be talking about getting a deeper understanding of Broadway cast recordings, and how to find more material than just the few albums you might be listening to. Sean Michael Flowers is a musical director, composer, conductor, and teacher. He has been all over the world coaching students and professionals to reach new levels in quality and inspires them to achieve what they didn’t know was possible. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Nicolette Hart https://www.nicolettehart.biz/
Episode Summary Tyler Murree walks us through his unique audition experience for the multi-million-dollar production of Lord of the Rings the Musical, that required him to get a physical trainer before a boot camp style audition and how he landed the role from the middle of the ocean. In “Thank You 5” I talk about how comparing cast albums or performances of the same songs is a fun and eye-opening experience. Kristy Cates tells us about the simplest mistakes people make at auditions and how to fix them, plus why you haven’t earned the right to sing the song like the character does in the show, at your audition. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of In The Holding Room we are joined by performer Tyler Murree for our “Performer Spotlight” segment. Amongst other notable performances, Tyler has been seen in the premiere Canadian casts of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and The Lord of the Rings the Musical, the US national tour of The Lion King, and Les Misérables on Broadway. In “Thank you 5” this week, I will be talking about comparing cast albums and different versions of the same song. Our “Professor’s Corner” segment features Kristy Cates. Kristy is an original member of the NYFA Musical Theatre Faculty and is a professional voiceover artist. She recently played Grandma Josephine in "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" on Broadway. Past productions include: Elphaba in "Wicked" (Broadway, First National Tour, Chicago), Miss Bassett in "Finding Neverland", "Jerry Springer: The Opera" at Carnegie Hall, a handful of Off-Broadway shows and many regional productions. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Tyler Murree: http://www.tylermurree.com/ Kristy Cates: @KristyCates Professional Conservatory of Musical Theater at the New York Film Academy https://www.nyfa.edu/musical-theatre/
Intro to this Episode In this Episode of In the Holding Room we are joined by performer, David Silvestre for our “Performer Spotlight” segment. Amongst other notable performances, David has been seen at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival in 42nd Street and The Pirates of Penzance. He appeared on the Toronto stage in the productions of Kinky Boots. He understudied Ramin Karimaloo as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and is currently in (although the show is on hiatus) Come From Away. Our “Professor’s Corner” segment features composer, conductor, musical director extraordinaire, Sean Michael Flowers, back again talking about why you should write letters to your heroes. In “Thank you 5” this week, I will be talking about the improv games you should be playing to better prepare yourself for your auditions. Episode Summary David walks us through some of his auditions including the one for Les Misérables where Cameron Mackintosh calls Boublil and Schonberg into the room to hear him sing. Sean drops value bombs as to why cultivating your network is incredibly important and what things to look out for when first starting out, as well as tips to find mentors to help you grow. I also discuss one of my passions, which is Improv, and the games that will help you better connect with your material, so you have a well thought out monologue and song performance for your auditions. Quotable quotes from this Episode “Don’t limit yourself, especially at an audition” “Anything that makes my time in front of the piano less and in front of the casting director more.” “Oh good! Now I’m going to sing Bring Him Home for Cameron Mackintosh, no biggie” “You never know who you are standing next to, because they could go on to be stars!” “You must have the audacity to believe the impossible is possible” Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom David Silvestre: Audition Coaching https://www.silvestristudio.com/
Episode Summary Gabrielle Reid describes the 4- year process for getting into Hairspray on Broadway as well as getting into Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. I’m also going to give you a list of shows that you will probably fight me over, but they are the shows that were recorded live on stage, besides Hamilton, that you should be watching. Yes, 4 of them are Sondheim musicals, and just because you’re not a Sondheim fanatic doesn’t mean you shouldn’t watch them and I’ll tell you why. Nicolette Hart is going to school you today on why studying something other than theater is going to help your career and why you shouldn’t bother asking Siri for answers. Intro to this Episode This week our “Performer Spotlight” segment features Gabrielle Reid. She has been seen in the National Tour of Happy Days and Mama Mia in Las Vegas. She was in the National Tour and Broadway Casts of Hairspray. She was also an original cast member of Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. You will also want to check her out in the 2020 movie Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist. My “Thank You 5" segment this week is about the shows, besides Hamilton, that were recorded live on stage that you should be watching. “Professor’s Corner” features Broadway TV and Movie Alumni Nicolette Hart, but she is also an accomplished voice acting coach, teaching college audition prep, and is a certified Rock the Audition Coach. Quotable quotes from this Episode “Your audition starts the second you touch the doorknob outside” Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Gabrielle Reid To get more info on coaching sessions from Gabrielle or more info on getting fit and healthy @gabzreid Nicolette Hart https://www.nicolettehart.biz/
Episode Summary Mike walks us through some of his auditions including the one for the original revival cast of A Chorus Line on Broadway that was made into the documentary, Every Little Step. He discusses some of the pitfalls of rehearsals and the importance of being a hard worker over being talented. I tell you why you don’t need to bring dance shoes, why you do need a hoodie and that cough drops are good for you, though they can also hide your puke. Sean lays it out, that choosing the theater as a career means you have to read, see, and listen to everything you can. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of In the Holding Room we are joined by Broadway performer Mike Cannon for our “Performer Spotlight” segment. Mike has been seen on Broadway in All Shook Up, The Addams Family, Ghost, A Chorus Line, West Side Story and Aladdin. In my “Thank you 5” segment this week, I will be talking about all the items you need to be packing in your bag to take with you to an audition. Our “Professor’s Corner” segment features Composer, Conductor, Musical Director extraordinaire, Sean Michael Flowers, discussing why you need to have a voracious appetite. Quotable quotes from this Episode “Auditioning is a whole other tool. You can sing well, dance well, act well, but you also have to audition well.” “Don’t be so hard on yourself” “When you accept the fact that you are going to walk the life of an artist, you then have to accept the fact that you are going to be a student of your craft for the rest of your life” Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Mike Cannon @Mikecannonhomesquad Book: The Musical from the Inside Out Book: The Longest Line Movie: Every Little Step Movie: A Chorus Line For help moving to or moving in NYC give Mike Cannon a shout https://www.newyorkhomesquad.com
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