Podcast appearances and mentions of Bruce Dow

Have you ever thought of pursuing a different career or craft? Do you want to try something new; but you're worried that you might lose everything you've already worked hard for? Just take a step and start pursuing it. In this week's episode, Actor/Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Bruce Dow reminds us that nobody likes change. Anybody who can't sit still, and want to do something different is free to pursue it. Slow down, take the pressure off and rest.  Don't be afraid to start all over again. In this episode: We are not unsafe if someone has a belief that is different from my own. The challenges that Bruce experienced during the pandemic led him to pursue psychotherapy. As artists, we are more than what we do; we have to live in the reality of life. The impact of allowing ourselves to rest and unplug from the world to our mental health. SHARE THIS EPISODE >> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/242-2 A little about Bruce: 4 x Dora Award nominee / 2 x winner, Bruce (B) Dow is best known for their five featured roles on Broadway; 12 seasons in leading roles at the Stratford Festival; and for lending their voice to popular animated series like Total Drama Island and Thomas & Friends. During the pandemic, Bruce went back to university to obtain a master's degree in intercultural psychotherapy and multi-faith psychospiritual care. Now a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in clinical practice, Bruce is passionate about using their research to help artists better engage with their lives and careers. Follow Bruce! Instagram: @dowbruce Twitter: @DowBruce Website: brucedow.com

Born in Seattle, WA, and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Bruce Dow is an American/Canadian actor, director, composer/librettist, cabaret artist, and theatre educator, best known for his 5 featured roles on Broadway; his 12 seasons in leading roles at the Stratford Festival; and his Dora Award Winning performances at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre — the world's largest and longest running LGBTQ2IA+ theatre — and his Helen Hayes Award nominated work with the Shakespeare Theatre Company and Studio Theatre in Washington, DC. brucedow.com Twitter: @DowBruce Instagram: @dowbruce Support Stageworthy Patreon: patreon.com/stageworthypod Tip Jar: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy

Bruce Dow is a musical theatre performer, director, and educator that has been on Broadway 5 times!

Bruce Dow is a musical theatre performer, director, and educator that has been on Broadway 5 times!

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe here: https://youtu.be/0oZ6QUdLQsE Diana, a new musical was in previews on Broadway, and was set to open March 31st, 2020, at the historic Longacre Theatre — when Broadway and the world shut down.. The musical, which chronicles the married life of the late Diana Spencer – the world's favourite princess – is being helmed by the creative teams behind the ®Tony Award winning Come From Away and Memphis. Diana, a true musical story will mark Bruce's 5th appearance in a featured role on Broadway. A year later, and while Broadway is yet to return, through the herculean efforts of the show's producers, Beth Williams and Frank Marshall, the company of Diana, a new musical was brought together in one of the largest-ever Covid-19 health and safety projects — to record the Original Cast Album, and to film the show for release on Netflix, sometime in 2021. Born in Seattle, WA, Bruce Dow is an American/Canadian actor, best known for his 5 featured roles on Broadway; his 12 seasons in leading roles at the Stratford Festival; and his Dora Award Winning performances at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, the world's largest and longest running LGBTQ2IA+ theatre.  In 2005, he recorded his debut CD Lucky to Be Me. In 2008, he released a second CD Keepin' Out Of Mischief. He has just released a compilation of highlights from both albums, The Best of Bruce Dow. Dow is openly gay (non-binary, gender queer – open to all pronouns) and speaks often on issues of sexuality, sexual health, gender-identity, LGBTQ2IA+ youth and mental health.

The depth and delight that is Bruce Dow spends some time discussing his acting and life journey, balance and mental wellness, Broadway and Stratford, finishing up with his song and my poem.

Bruce is an actor and creator of musicals. He has performed in both Canada and the United States on Broadway and at the Stratford Festival in Ontario.

Bruce Dow is an award-winning performer who has played featured rolls on Broadway five times. When Broadway was shut down, Dow was in previews with the show "Diana." Dow who resides in Canada, was one of the thousands of people who work on Broadway that had to figure out their next steps. In our podcast you'll hear how the cast and crew working on "Diana" learned about the show closing down after Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City, has declared that all theaters close temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Get out your kitten heels folks, because the legendary Bruce Dow is our guest on Tits and Teeth Podcast this week!It was truly an honour to share a glass of wine with Bruce Dow and hear his kind, generous and intelligent perspective about this crazy business! We chat with Bruce about his years at The Stratford Festival, breaking out of that body image box, and the new musical he is currently working on, called Diana: A True Musical Story, which begins previews on Broadway TODAY! Bruce has had a wide and illustrious career and it just keeps growing! His broadway credits include Diana: A True Musical and Jesus Christ Superstar, where he played King Herod. Some favourite Canadian credits include A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (Mirvish Prod. and Stratford Festival) Les Miserables (Mirvish Prod) Jesus Christ Superstar, Cabaret, The Tempest, Into The Woods, Man of La Mancha, Comedy of Errors (Stratford Festival) and Alice Through The Looking Glass (Charlottetown Festival). Bruce is also known for creating intimate and personal cabaret performances and is a member of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs. Come hang with us, grab a drink (if you’re not driving) and get your weekly fix of musical theatre banter, with beverages

This week Actor/Director/Theatre Educator is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue! Bruce reminds us that there are things we can't control and we need to focus on the things that we can. He will share the importance of Pleasure, Prestige and Pay in how he controls his life as an artist.   How do you deal with change?   Learn to let go and accept change! Life gets messy, and it's ok. Maybe this is just your path of becoming what you're supposed to be.    This is a must-listen episode!   Born in Seattle, raised in Vancouver, Bruce is best known as an actor who has appeared on stages from coast-to-coast across North America.  His stage career has spanned over 30 years and includes 5 featured roles on Broadway; 12 seasons in leading roles at the Stratford Festival; 2 Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Best Actor & Best Actor Musical) for his work with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre - the world’s oldest and largest LGBTQ+ theatre; a Toronto Theatre Critic’s Award; a Helen Hayes Award nomination (Washington, D.C.) and 2 Helen Hayes Award ensemble/production wins.     His career on the small screen includes voicing roles on hit animated series such as Total Drama Island, The Busy World of Richard Scary, Hotel Transylvania, and the up-coming Powerbirds for the new NBC/Universal Kids Network.  He has appeared (as a live person) on multiple episodes of The Rick Mercer Report”, The Strain, Anne with an E, and Murdoch Mysteries.   A graduate of the University of British Columbia with both a BFA in Acting, and an MFA in Directing, minor in Theatre History, Bruce has made a point of teaching at colleges and universities near every theatre at which he has performed, including UCSD, The Academy for Classical Acting at George Washington University, the University of Calgary, the University of Alaska at Anchorage, among others.  He has taught at The National Theatre School, The University of Western Ontario, Centennial College, and The Randolph College for the Performing Arts. He is the Director of the Academy for Young Actor Training with The Festival Players of Prince Edward County (Artistic Director, Graham Abbey.)   Bruce is a produced composer/lyricist/librettist of musicals:  B!TCH ISLAND, the musical! just swept the Hamilton Fringe Festival Awards, winning Best of Fringe, Critics Choice, Audience Choice, and Best of Venue.  Hard Hats, The Musical! was produced at Lunchboxtheatre, Calgary, and The Lighthouse Theatre Festival, while  Wilde Tales was workshopped the Shaw and Stratford Festivals and then given a full production in Pittsburgh at the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre Company.  Bruce, at present, has 3 new works in development with major theatres across North America.    A member of The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs,  he is a major proponent of cabaret performance in Canada. His work as a solo artist can be heard on his two recordings of cabaret music:  Keepin’ Out of Mischief,  Lucky to Be Me, and a newly released compilation album The Best of Bruce Dow - available on iTunes.    Follow Bruce!   www.brucedow.com T: @DowBruce  I: @dowBruce

Actor/Director/Composer Bruce Dow is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue Today! Today’s episode gets unclose in personal with Bruce as we explore everything from challenges with body image to recognizing when its time to follow a different path and embracing the signals for change. My heart was full after this interview with Bruce. It always feels that way when I experience truth. When someone decides to share their journey without making it pretty or palpable. Grab a cup of your favourite beverage and be prepared to be challenged and bear witness to someone who is open and not willing to pretend.   In this episode: The challenges that Bruce has had to overcome with eating disorders and body image through his career How to think about acting, regardless of the genre you are performing What the role of an artist is in today’s society What artist need to consider when attempting to get their message out through their work What skill he continues to work on   Bruce’s Credits:   Broadway: Jesus Christ Superstar (2012 ®Tony nominated Best Revival Musical), The Music Man, Anything Goes, Jane Eyre. Stratford Festival (selected): The Tempest, starring Academy Award Winner® Christopher Plummer; The Comedy of Errors, Cabaret, Into The Woods, Guys and Dolls, The Merchant of Venice. Shakespeare Theatre Company (DC): A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (Helen Hayes Nomination); A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Studio Theatre: “F” in Mike Bartlett’s COCK. Awards:  2 Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Toronto), Best Actor and Best Actor Musical for his work with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Toronto Theatre Critics Association Award, Best Actor; My Theatre Award, Best Ensemble, Sextet by Morris Panych. Director: The Grand Theatre; The National Arts Centre; Festival Players of Prince Edward County, and directed broadwayworld.com nominated Best Independent Theatre Production, Thank You For Being a Friend.    Bruce’s CD “Keepin’ Out Of Mischief” is available on iTunes.  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/keepin-out-of-mischief/1154815895   Details for Bruce’s show: Beautiful Things at 120 Diner   Connect with Bruce! Twitter: @DowBruce www.brucedow.com

This week, Steve Jobs ALMOST claims Cristaly for the nether realm, but we shout him down. Alicia promotes Nyasporin, a hot new first aid product. Jay gets mad about a self-righteous web-slinging man. Cristaly mourns a 1055. CONTENT WARNINGS: Mentions of eye injuries (in the context of first aid care), discussion of cut/wound care, blood mentions. Music samples (for educational purposes): "Try It And See" by Rita Pavone (written by Andrew Lloyd Webber), "King Herod's Song" by Bruce Dow (also written by Andrew Lloyd Webber), "Jellicle Song for Jellicle Cats" by Cats: 1981 Original London Cast (written by - wouldn’t you know it - Andrew Lloyd Webber).

In this week’s episode I sit down with Bruce Dow. Bruce Dow is an actor, director, writer, and teacher. In our conversation today we discuss how he was introduced to the theatre as a child, the role structure and form play in theatre, as well as the importance of staying open to new ideas and perspectives. We also discuss some of his most positive experiences in the industry, the differences he has noticed between theatre in Canada and the United States, and the things that are happening in theatre in Canada that are exciting him. Bruce also shares some great advice for performers who are just coming out of school and speaks about how important it is to have hobbies and interests outside of theatre.

In this week’s episode I sit down with Bruce Dow. Bruce Dow is an actor, director, writer, and teacher. In our conversation today we discuss how he was introduced to the theatre as a child, the role structure and form play in theatre, as well as the importance of staying open to new ideas and perspectives. We also discuss some of his most positive experiences in the industry, the differences he has noticed between theatre in Canada and the United States, and the things that are happening in theatre in Canada that are exciting him. Bruce also shares some great advice for performers who are just coming out of school and speaks about how important it is to have hobbies and interests outside of theatre.

Bruce is best known for his four featured roles on Broadway, his 12 seasons in leading roles at the Stratford Festival and his Dora Mavor Moore Award-winning performances at Buddies in Bad Times, the world's largest and longest running LGBTQ theatre. His career at the Stratford Festival began as an ensemble member in HMS Pinafore and he went on to receive rave reviews as a leading man. We talk about that professional transformation and how Bruce transcended personal struggles to achieve a life changing transformation too.

This episode looks at the lively musical’s Roman roots, the importance of low comedy and the journey of making a musical. Featuring an interview with performer Bruce Dow talking about what goes on backstage while working on a musical at STC. Recorded at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by: Garrett Anderson, Artistic Fellow Bruce Dow, Pseudolus […]

Where do the stars from Broadway’s biggest shows stop before the curtain? The Wing’s Downstage Center. From the Stratford Shakespeare Festival to the La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway, the current revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar" has the theatre world buzzing. In the latest Downstage Center, two of the shows stars, Bruce Dow and Josh Young, discuss the origins of the current revival, roles, dramaturgy, the script, and surprise visits early on from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Where do the stars from Broadway’s biggest shows stop before the curtain? The Wing’s Downstage Center. From the Stratford Shakespeare Festival to the La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway, the current revival of "Jesus Christ Superstar" has the theatre world buzzing. In the latest Downstage Center, two of the shows stars, Bruce Dow and Josh Young, discuss the origins of the current revival, roles, dramaturgy, the script, and surprise visits early on from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.