Two For Free Podcast With Phill And Garett

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Each week we're workshopping a different audition piece to help better prepare for the next big audition. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Garett Taketa

  • Jul 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 37m AVG DURATION
  • 16 EPISODES


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Optimist v. Pessimist: ProShot Stage musicals'Two for Free with Phill and Garett

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 60:36


This episode, with the success of Hamilton, we have a lively discussion of whether proshots are a viable way to view a stage musical. Phill taking the stance of Pessimist and Garett Optimist Prime. What are your thought? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two for Free Podcast with Phill and Garett Episode 12 Rodgers and Hammerstein and Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 60:36


In this Episode we talk about the many achievements that Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein III gifted to the theatrical world. From Oklahoma! to Sound of Music their library is massive and pick our favs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two For Free-for All: Show Showdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 45:59


In this episode we pit two shows against each other to see see which musical best identifies the given topic. This episode we ask: " What is the most underrated musical?" and " What is the best musical adaptation of a movie?" Chime in with your answers on our facebook or IG page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Juneteenth Special Fundraiser Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 47:16


In this episode we celebrate the 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth or Freedom Day by exploring and celebrating people of color in musical theatre. Thank you to those who were able to donate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two for Free Podcast with Phill and Garett Episode 10 Sondheim Salute

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 47:14


In this episode of Two for Free, we discuss the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Garett gushes over "Sunday in the Park with George" and Phill celebrates "Company". We also talk about Sondheim's legacy within theatre. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two for Free Podcast with Phill and Garett Epiaode 9 Back at it Again....with JRB

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 43:01


Breath control, syncopation, humor sadness,, high notes, low notes; renowned composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown incorporates all these elements into his musicals. This episode, Phill and Garett breakdown "Songs for a New World" and "The Last Five Years" by the famed JRB and how they fit into his repetoire. Its the start of a new format and the start of live streams. Follow us on inatagram @twoforfreepodcast, fb group, and Youtube on our Two for Free channel. Give us a like, subscribe, and share. WE'RE BACK!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Best Musicals of the Decade: Two for Free Podcast Episode 8

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 57:50


In this episode we recap the best musicals of the last 10 years. Some of the highlights that made Broadway the home of some truly catchy tunes and seriously impressive dance moves. We also discuss some songs from these musicals that would make great auditions pieces to help you expand your musical knowledge. 2009-Next to Normal 2010-Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson/Sondheim on Sondheim 2011-The Book of Mormon 2012--Newsies 2013-Once 2014-A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder 2015-Hamilton 2016-Dear Evan Hansen 2017- Spongebob Squarepants Musical 2018-Frozen 2019- Hadestown/Be More Chill website sources we used for references: Musicals101: https://www.musicals101.com/2010s.htm Wait in the Wings: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7Jl1lllZlRhc568dGXrfg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Desperate Times Calls for....: Episode 7 Two for Free Podcast with Phill and Garett

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 23:53


Going over contrasting pieces "Bright Star" from the musical Bright Star and the ballad "Oh What a Beauriful Morning" from Oklahoma! For an audition for the musical Desperate Measures this weekend. Song credits: "Bright Star" written by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell. "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

It's a Fine Life: Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 38:57


In this episode we interview the band Fine Life, Elise and Kritty tell us about their new album and what went into the song writing process. You can support them by visiting their website www.finelifemusic.com or find their new EP on apple music, spotify, soundcloud, or any other platform. Or you can follow this link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/echoes-ep/1487862772. Also we wanted to wish you a Happy 2020. See you next year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Holiday Announcement

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 4:47


We just wanted to thank everyone who has tuned into the show and our special guests. Also we wanted to invite you to be on the show is you're on the island of Oahu. Email us at twoforfreepodcast@gmail.com to be on the show. We'll be back with one more episode in 2019 and to our weekly format in 2020. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two for Free Episode 4: Just the Tips for living in NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 32:35


In this episode we discuss Garett's experience living and auditioning in NYC and help navigate the tricky world of professional acting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two for Free Episode 5: Bars in the Bard

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 34:49


This episode we talk with special guest Rachael Uyeno about the musicality and depth of Shakespeare. Drawing parallel between musicals and classical text. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL-Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 26:27


On this special Halloween episode we have our special guest, James Mares, and we share horror stories from the stage and audition room. Not so supernatural, but more terrifying with stage flubs and botched auditions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two for Free Podcast with Phill and Garett Episode 1: Once Upon An Audition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 26:27


In this episode we tackle an audition piece for Phill, "I Will Follow You into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie gor his audition for the musical ONCE. We go over different techniques one can use when preparing an audition piece. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two for Free Podcast with Phill and Garett Episode 2: Dear Evan High Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 39:07


The Two for Free Podcast with Phill and Garett breaks down songs and monologues to help our listeners find an audition technique that will get them beyond the audition room. In this episode we break down Pasek and Paul's "Waving Through a WIndow" from the Tony award winning musical Dear Evan Hansen. This time Garett sings through his 32 bar cut of the song. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two for Free Podcast with Phill and Garett Episode 0

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 3:44


Two for Free Podcast is an educational podcast that workshops audition pieces from a musician's perspective and an actors perspective. Each week we're tackling a different audition piece to help better prepare our listeners for their next audition. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

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