The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast

Show business veteran Roger Preston Smith is Michelle's guest on this LAST EPISODE of Season 2. This episode is chock full of wonderful advice and stories from someone who has done so many different kinds of jobs in the performing arts industry, including working with Arthur Laurents. Our beloved Joshua Holloway gives a sweet message, and we will be back soon with Season 3! Thanks for listening.

Today's topic is a little spicy: red flags in the performing arts industry. There are many offers you will receive to perform and today we are talking about when people want you to give away your time and talent for free. I would love to expand on this topic further so please send any questions or comments to: showgirltipoftheday@gmail.com or dm me on Instagram: @showgirltpofday. Next week: Season Two Finale with Broadway veteran Roger Preston Smith!

Michelle chats with Broadway, West End, and film orchestrator and conductor Larry Blank about the new year, West Side Story the Steven Spielberg movie (she's entralled!) and continuing to keep calm and carry on as the pandemic drags and mutates into another calendar year.

Please join host Michelle Bruckner as she speaks with Casting Director Michael Cassara. Mr. Cassara so graciously shares his expertise with the audience: this is an entertaining and informative episode you do not want to miss!

Join The Showgirl Tip of The Day Podcast host Michelle Bruckner as she talks in this episode about working backward from a goal, both in show business and for other adventures like travel. There is a t shirt fund raiser on www.customink.com to support Michelle's upcoming pilgrimage on The Camino.

On the last episode of 2021,  Host Michelle Bruckner and Billy Johnstone review the West Side Story film just released, directed by Steven Spielberg. If you haven't seen the film, this podcast episode is best enjoyed if you watch the film first. Michelle is hosting a t shirt fundraiser for her 2023 pilgrimage on The Camino. Please visit www.customink.com and type in Michelle Bruckner to support this journey. Many thanks for being such a wonderful audience! See you in 2022 with more episodes!

The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast turns ONE! A year of being with a fantastic audience, talking about Show Business, old friends, and new adventures. Join host Michelle Bruckner as she recaps the favorite plays, musicals, and movies of the year and begins raising funds for her pilgrimage on The Camino in 2023. Go to www.customink.com and look for Michelle Bruckner's t shirt fundraiser. Thank you so much for listening.

In this episode, host Michelle Bruckner talks about the year 2021, legacies, and looks ahead towards 2022. She asks questions about the year to the listeners so we can all recap together. Next week: The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast turns One! It's been a wonderful, exciting year of hosting the podcast and Michelle will be sharing her list of favorites from 2021!

It's the Holidays and Michelle loves to shop small business and VINTAGE! Today's episode features Nicki Stanford, owner of Freckle Salvage Company, a shop open 7 days a week and Director of The Vault, a once monthly vintage market in Winthrop, Maine. Nicki is a positive, high energy person who gets stuff done. Hear how she has made her dreams come true and supports her family doing what she loves! Next Vault: December 11 & 12, 8 am-4pm @frecklesalvageco. ebay.com/usr/frecklesalvage  

On last week's episode of The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast, we talked with my daughter who decided not to follow in her parents' footsteps into show business. This week: mother Denise talks about her daughter who is currently applying to colleges as a Musical Theatre major. We also talk about Denise's career, and her professional evolution from performer into stage management into her current job, where she works for a theatrical curtain and floor company.

Join Michelle as she talks with her daughter who has chosen another career path after witnessing her parents, both in Show Business, work very hard and realizing there was something different to be sought. Next week Michelle interviews long time friend, performing artist and stage manager Denise Carey, who has a daughter who has decided to pursue a career in the performing arts.

Up and coming actor Annika Rudolf asks Michelle Bruckner questions about agent representation in this episode of The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast.

Happy Autumn! In this solo mini episode, Michelle gives a quick recap on what's going on in her world (lots and lots of work.....) and the autumn, travels to New England, professionalism. She has a Showgirl Essentials bag and A Showgirl Audition Kit available for purchase! Head over to her Instagram @showgirltpofday for details.

Host Michelle Bruckner talks with Kim Shriver, actor and union hairstylist for television and Broadway about show business and the (episode was recorded October 12) impending IATSE strike.  

We are pausing our "Performing arts and alcohol" series within Season Two for old friends Vinny Forgione and Michelle Bruckner to have a lighthearted chat about the advantages of having multiple sources of income, the Magazine Industry that drastically changed recently, and the famous Conde Nast Cafeteria of the 1990s that was THE PLACE to see and be seen. If you are enjoying this podcast, please tell your friends, follow and rate on Apple Podcasts.

Join Michelle Bruckner as she talks with Broadway Actor Aaron Ellis about his journey to getting sober and his move away from Show Business and becoming a business owner, Live Live Moving livelifemoving.com  

Join Michelle Bruckner as she talks with actor and filmmaker Brian Whisenant as we begin a special section about alcohol use and show business. An actor's life has highs and lows, and some people cope by using alcohol and drugs. There is no judgement in these next few episodes. By talking about it, Michelle hopes to shine a light on the issue and hear the stories of several people in the industry.

Join The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast Host Michelle Bruckner as she has a nice chat with Singer/Dancer/Actor Reggie Bromell. A Triple Threat is someone who has skills in all three areas, and Reggie is a real talent and up and coming in the performing arts world.

On September 18, 2021 Michelle Bruckner performed with a cast of people who all worked with Dominic Garvey. The show was at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Enjoy this mini-episode! Next week: full episode with actor Reggie Bromell.

Host Michelle Bruckner talks with Christie Schwartzman, actor and photographer, owner of the photography business Rebel Darling Studios. www.christieschwartzman.com

Join Host Michelle Bruckner as she talks with performing artist Maria Briggs (who performed in FIVE Broadway shows in eighteen months before the Pandemic) about dancing, working as a swing on Broadway, how to prepare, and life!

Host Michelle Bruckner talks with Joshua Holloway, performer, musician, composer (he composed the Podcast's theme song!) about Art, Life, paying tribute to the wonderful late singer and voice teacher David Kelso.

Michelle Is thrilled to begin Season Two of The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast, where we talk about Showbusiness, old friends, and new adventures. Jenna Leigh Miller of Problem Solved by Jenna is back with a special offer for the podcast listeners. Tune in to receive a special code for One Hundred Dollars off Jenna's new Bootcamp. We are back with more episodes each week! Hope everyone had a good summer.

Season One Finale! Thank you for listening to the Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast. Please give a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, it helps!! Today's guest is Billy Johnstone, actor and friend. We hear about his journey as an actor, his dream of being in the Broadway production of CATS, and how not giving up is the key! Enjoy! We will be back in September for Season Two!

Host Michelle Bruckner talks with actor and coach Keri Safran about speech and dialects. Keri has been teaching dialect classes this past year and offers a four week British Intensive course that Michelle took and really enjoyed. Keri offers a BIPOC Scholarship for the course. Visit www.kerisafran.com for details and more information about Keri's classes.

Michelle Bruckner hosts a weekly podcast and talks about Show Business, old friends, and new adventures. This week, Michelle talks with Broadway veteran Cynthia Leigh Heim. Cynthia was in Susan Stroman's Show Boat and The Music Man.

Join host Michelle Bruckner as she talks with American Musical Composer James Valcq about his work, what brought him to New York City and his career on and off Broadway in shows and composing work, most notably The Spitfire Grill. James moved from NYC ten years ago. He currently is running The Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon, Wisconsin.

Join Host Michelle Bruckner as she talks with Kari from Karnet Creative, an on line vintage and re sale shop. We talk about Vintage Fashion, sustainability, e commerce,  and how buying second hand helps keep clothing out of landfills. Michelle also had the good fortune of attending The Manhattan Vintage Show, which was able to be an in person event for the first time since the pandemic. Find Karnet Creative on Instagram: @karnetcreative and Poshmark: @ karnetcreative. Michelle has a Poshmark closet: @showgirlm. use the code SHOWGIRLM to receive a ten dollar credit.    

Join host Michelle Bruckner as she talks with Anthony L'Abbate, actor turned film restorer. This episode dives into film restoration, first jobs as a performer, and lucky finds while antique shopping. Anthony is one of Michelle's oldest and dearest friends and this episode has lots of laughter.

Fitness professional Kathleen Carter is this week's guest on The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast. Kathleen is an actor, singer dancer who financed her career by a second career as a personal trainer. When the world wide Pandemic caused her clients to cancel their appointments, she quickly moved to on line fitness classes, and has grown a successful business this past year: workcarterfitness.com  

Host Michelle Bruckner chats with old friend: Company Manager and Associate Production manager at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Matthew Sipress-Banks. He talks about his college years, his Broadway debut in Hello Dolly with Carol Channing, what it takes to book auditions and how you cannot take rejection personally.

Join host Michelle Bruckner as she talks with NYC based choreographer Jason Wise. Jason has great stories to tell about Show Business, NYC, and the people who have helped him, notably the late, great Thommie Walsh.

Join host Michelle Bruckner as she talks with Activist (Gays Against Guns, Rise and Resist, Sing Out Louise, Reclaim Pride Coalition) Jay W. Walker. The issue of gun violence is discussed and what we can possibly do to change this world for the better.

Michelle Bruckner chats with Cathy Reinking: casting director, writer, director, and coach for actors who is developing wonderful courses to help actors get jobs.  Originally from Los Angeles, where she cast network shows such as Fraser, Cathy currently resides in Atlanta where film and television production is thriving, even in our current era of the pandemic. Hear from an amazing supporter of performers and enjoy this conversation.

Episode Thirteen of The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast: Michelle Bruckner answers listener questions, gives her podcast recommendations, and chats with Jenna Leigh miller of Problem Solved by Jenna, an online marketing and branding company for actors. Problem Solved: Instagram: @ProblemSolvedbyJenna website: ProblemSolvedbyJenna.com  

Join host Michelle Bruckner as she talks with British actress Samantha Stevens, creator of the blog: Monroe Moments: A Modern Gal with a Marilyn Soul. It's an interesting time to be in New York City with intentions of booking acting jobs and the challenge of a global pandemic. Listen to how Samantha navigates these challenges with style, creative energy, and a wonderful attitude. www.monroemoments.com

Host Michelle Bruckner chats with Lauren Kosarin, Broadway veteran and friend. We hear about Lauren's training and the auditions that led her to a busy career of Broadway and National Tours. Lauren is the mother of Television star and music artist Kira Kosarin. The Trevor Project is dear to Lauren's heart and we continue the conversation Michelle had with Liam in the last episode about resources for the LGBTQIA plus community. www.thetrevorproject.org

Liam Nathan Nicks: a Manchester, England performer finds the great love of his life, tragically loses him, yet manages to keep his heart open and love the whole world, especially the LGBTQ Plus Community. Join me as my friend Liam and I talk about Love, Show Business, Fashion, and how we can try to make our communities kinder and safer places for ALL. England: The LGBT Foundation in Manchester: Advice, Support, and information: 0345 3 30 30 30 Also England: The Albert Kennedy Trust for LGBTQ Plus Homeless: in the Cities of Manchester, London, Newcastle, Bristol. www.akt.org.uk The United States: www.thetrevorproject.org  

The Showgirl Tip of the day Podcast Host Michelle Bruckner talks with Brian Carmack, International and Broadway performer who is now a director and educator. This is episode nine! Thank you so much for your support. Please give a rating and review if you are so inclined.

Happy 2021! Podcast host Michelle Bruckner speaks with International Triple Threat performer Aimee Covo, who has lived in Berlin Germany since 1988. Aimee shares her experiences of growing up in NYC in the 1980's and what brought her to Europe and why she stayed.

This is a companion episode to Episode Seven...let's call this one Episode Seven point five. Broadway and Cabaret artist Kathy Morath did a 2019 interview with The Broadway Radio Hour host Billy Johnstone. Kathy talks about growing up with her father, famed musician Max Morath. Here is the interview (without the music recordings) for your enjoyment. Kathy is a well respected educator as well, so I wanted her students to understand they are learning from the best!

The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast host Michelle Bruckner talks with Broadway veteran Kathy Morath. Kathy comes from a Show Business family and talks about her career, motherhood, and what it takes to succeed.

Join Michelle Bruckner as she talks with Broadway Performer Carla R. Stewart, cast member of TINA, the Tina Turner Musical and The Color Purple, about Carla's journey to NYC from Chicago, how Faith guides her way, and her recent big dietary changes in a quest for perfect health.

Join Host Michelle Bruckner on The Showgirl Tip of the Day Podcast as she talks about Show Business, life, motherhood, and friendship with Anja Karmanski, a Berlin, Germany based actress. Anja acts on stage in the theatre and for the camera in film and television.

Larry Blank, Internationally renowned composer, conductor, and orchestrator, chats with Michelle Bruckner about their love of the performing arts. Larry has always had a wonderful influence in Michelle's life since the first time they worked together on a tour of La Cage aux Folles. This episode is full of wonderful stories from a man with a long and varied career. Enjoy!!

Join Broadway performer Michelle Bruckner as she talks with actor, musician and Maine native Scott Moreau about his career. Scott played Johnny Cash in the National Tour of Million Dollar Quartet, he also plays Johnny Cash in several shows of his own creation, including the recent Late and Alone.

A podcast where we talk about Show Business, old friends, new adventures, and in this episode: some vintage fashion and how she has gotten in shape during the pandemic thanks to fitness trainer Kathleen Carter. Michelle talks about this very different year 2020 and the gifts of time and space it has brought her, and her gigs singing in various places in the community. Next week (1/4) she will interview actor/musician and Maine born Scott Moreau, known for playing Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet and in shows of his own creation.

A podcast where we talk about Show Business, old friends, and new adventures. Broadway performer Michelle Bruckner gives an introduction. Guests interviews are to come in following episodes. Make a cup of tea or a nice glass of wine and have a listen!

Join Broadway performer Michelle Bruckner as she talks about Show Business, old friends, and new adventures. With passions for travel and vintage clothing, this is a fun podcast as she talks with her friends in the Entertainment industry.