Not Yet Famous

Darilyn Castillo is a NYC bred singer, actor, songwriter, and poet. She is currently starring in the production of "Hamilton" playing the role of Peggy Schuyler & Maria Reynolds in the Phillip tour. Prior to the Phillip Tour she had starred alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda in the And Peggy Puerto Rico cast. She has released an EP called "Constellation" in 2019. It can be found on all streaming services and she is in the process of releasing a visual EP. Her music video for "Still Calling" had been released in 2019. Her next video will be releasing in Fall 2020, for the song "Dreamy". Darilyn is also currently working on a book of poetry with the hopes of releasing it in Fall 2021.

Meet our next guest, Leticia De Bortoli! Yet another jack of all trades, Leticia is a female editor, director, writer and producer from Brazil who now resides in Boston. (Go Pats!)She wrote the new hit web series, Queering, which naturally garnered over 1.5 million views in under 4 months on Youtube! The highly anticipated 2nd season, starring our very own host, Sophia Grasso, will be released on December 20th. Tune in as Sophia goes solo with Leticia in this interview about what it's like to come from another country into the American film industry as well as what it's like to be a Queer creative. You can find Leticia on Vimeo as well as instagram. @bortolileticia Don't forget to like, follow and subscribe here and on our instagram page! @notyetfamousnyc

Very excited to introduce our next guest, Jalynn Steele! Jalynn is a talented performer with a dynamic stage presence and magnetic personality. Born and raised in Texas, Jalynn began singing in church and became involved in theatre, music and dance throughout her school years. During which she starred in shows including; The World Goes Round, Songs For A New World & The Wiz. During her last year of college Jalynn joined the national & international tour of Fosse in the Principal Role. Next, she explored the high seas as a party band singer with Holland America then joined the Norwegian Cruise Line family, dominating in various shows including Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, After Midnight and many more. After returning to New York, she played lead in the Off-Broadway smash Sistas, and continued work in Regional Theaters. Jalynn is currently preparing to tour nationally with The Lightning Thief starting in January 2019. Live! Laugh! Love!

A name so fake it has to be real. Ashley Kelley is a peanut butter loving, outdoor exploring, barbell lifting, host and actress in the great city of New York. She graduated from her tiny private school in Baltimore then went on to the big city to study acting at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Since her days of living, eating, and breathing acting for three years, her career has been soaring in every direction. In addition to film acting, Ashley Kelley is primarily a professional host for magazines, television series, sporting events, and her even own show, PB & Kelley. Look out for Ashley's bold, goofy personality on YouTube, Social Media, and on TV! www.ashleykelley.com

This Monday get some pro tips from established vocal coach and performer Michael Joseph! Michael has enjoyed a successful and diverse musical career. Following studies at the New England Conservatory of Music and Catholic University, he continued operatic studies with Tito Gobbi in Florence, Italy, where he also performed throughout the region in operatic concerts. As he transitioned out of a singing career, Michael maintained a very successful voice studio. Many of his students perform professionally in musical theatre and opera. Whether it is Benjamin Britten’s operaTurn of the Screw, a Sondheim musical orThe Who’s Tommy, Michael has set and maintained a standard of musical excellence, committed and nuanced vocal and orchestral performances. www.mvjvocalstudio.com

This next episode covers a lot of burning questions that most wish to discuss with casting directors and we were lucky enough to have a guest who knows her stuff. Introducing our next guest, Christine Mckenna. Christine is the Associate Casting Director at Stewart/Whitley Casting in New York City. Selection of some current projects include CHICAGO (Broadway and Tour), HADESTOWN (Pre-Broadway), AUGUST RUSH (Pre-Broadway), SOUND OF MUSIC (National Tour), ELF (National Tours), THE LIGHTNING THIEF (National Tour). Over her 8 year casting career, she has worked extensively in a variety of mediums including Commercials, TV, Film, Theatre at the high profile offices of Harriet Bass Casting, Telsey+Co, and Paladino Casting. She is a proud Alum of AADA campus of New York, and holds an LLB in Law from Queen’s University Belfast. http://www.cmckenncasting.com/

Meet sunshine in human form, Scott Miesse! Scott Miesse is a NYC based Actor / Writer. His new play, Abnormal, which is featured on this podcast has been developing for the past three years and took its NY Debut this September. Scott has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, toured across the country and worked at several regional theaters. Some of his favorite roles include the Scarecrow in The Wizard Of Oz and Tony Kirby in You Can’t Take It With You. Facebook: Scott Robert Instagram: @king_scottrobert Abnormal Instagram: @abnormal_nyc

Tessa is the founder of Tessa Faye Talent, a Career Consulting business for those pursuing creative endeavors. She keeps a bi-coastal roster of 100+ actors, coaching privately via Skype, and jumps behind the table from time to time as a Casting Associate, Creative Consultant and most recently, Producer. She has cast for both voiceover and stage, with accounts ranging from small animation projects and radio voiceover to large scale Shakespearean productions. Tessa consults on image and branding for Aaron Lenhart Photography, in NYC and LA, and has been his resident stylist since 2015. She is a member of Actors Equity, a client of The Krasny Office, and a graduate of the University of Michigan's Musical Theatre Program. www.TessaFayeTalent.com

We are super excited to introduce our next guest, Darius Wright! Darius, originally from Houston, TX, is currently in the Original Broadway Cast of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. Previously, he made his Broadway debut in A BRONX TALE and originated the First National Tour and Canadian Premiere companies of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. He has had the pleasure of participating in the workshops for AIN’T TOO PROUD (THE TEMPTATIONS MUSICAL) as Smokey Robinson/Damon Harris, THE STING, and PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. Regional credits: Lyric Theatre OKC, Riverside Theatre, MTWichita, and Goodspeed Opera House. Darius obtained his degree in music theater from Oklahoma City University.

From the Ozark hills to New York City, Joel Brady is a diverse and multifaceted actor. Whether he is a pompous book critic working for Vanity Fair in the 1920s in Z: The Beginning of Everything, a prohibition agent suspecting his boss in Boardwalk Empire, arguing with a small town judge for not paying child support in southern Indiana in The Judge or simply stuck in an elevator with Will Smith in 1969 in Men in Black III, Joel is always bringing more than what is written to his roles. Though theatrically trained, Joel has spent the past years honing his craft in television and film.

Podcast Introduction: We are an entertainment industry podcast that focuses on the stories of those up and coming individuals in the world of theatre, film, and television. Learn about the rising stars and professionals of tomorrow and get a unique glimpse at how this crazy and ever changing industry works. Here we’ll get the chance to sit down with actors, directors, agents, mangers, casting directors, writers, musicians, acting teachers, and the list goes on and on. No filter, no limit, and no telling where these fabulous people might go. So join us, and meet them here first. Welcome to “Not Yet Famous”