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Connor and Dylan are joined by Andy Mientus (The Jonathan Larson Project, Smash). The Double DRAMA club gets a little bigger this week, as Andy Mientus RETURNS to the pod. It's been nearly four years since his last stop at our headquarters, so we've got a lot of catching up to do. #ButFirst, we revel in the joys of Lady Gaga's new studio album Mayhem. These Little Monsters have their paws UP. Andy and the twins reflect on their first podcast episode in 2021, which planted seeds of ideas for what's come to fruition: Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway, Andy's debut YA novel Fraternity, and even a stage return with The Jonathan Larson Project. We learn all about this “gallery-show” musical, which features original never-before-heard Jonathan Larson songs in a full-fledged stage production. Hear about Andy's journey with his character in the show, how “Valentine's Day” has switched POVs, and his talented castmates. Fifteen years later, Andy shares untold stories from his time in Spring Awakening's First National Tour. Dramaaaaa. Tales of tick, tick… boom!, his doggie Hudson, and his fitness/mustache journey are all discussed, as well as Smash on Broadway, Grangeville Off-Broadway, and more. Oh also, horny/nostalgic/artsy IG content. You're gonna gag at this warm and wonderful reunion. Don't miss Andy's brilliant performance in The Jonathan Larson Project at The Orpheum Theatre. It feels like “va-va-va-valentine's dayyyyyyy!”Follow Andy on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramSubscribe to our show on iHeartRadio Broadway!Support the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with actor and writer Maria Wirries about creating equitable spaces, telling diverse stories rooted in truth, embracing the fluidity of identity, building diversity at the highest decision-making levels of the theatre industry, and more. We also highlight Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz as part of our Women's History Month Playwrights You Should Know series, in partnership with Expand the Canon. Click here for a transcript of the episode!Episode NotesHosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Maria WirriesMusic: Chloe GellerEpisode Resources:Old Friends - opens on Broadway March 25!BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre WorkshopStephen Sondheim: A Life by Meryle SecrestBlack Theatre UnitedActors' Equity AssociationBloody Mary at 54 BelowWomen's History Month:Expand the Canon - Los Empeños de Una Casa (House of Desires) by Sor Juana Inés de la CruzTrailblazers of the Week:Kat ZimmermanJulia Sonya KoyfmanAnnouncements:Join us for virtual co-working on Tuesday, March 11 at 11am ET on Zoom!Guest Bio:Maria Wirries (she/they) is a Performer, Composer, Lyricist, and self-proclaimed Swamp Witch. Select credits include: Old Friends (Broadway), Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway and First National Tour), Kinky Boots (Off-Broadway Revival), and Penelope or How the Odyssey Was Really Written (Off-Broadway). She is currently in the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop and has developed her own original musicals at the Goodspeed Opera House, the Paramount Theater, and Penn State University.Find Maria Online:Visit Maria's websiteFollow Maria on InstagramCheck out Maria's work on YouTube and SpotifyThanks for listening!Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here.The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

Kikau and Matty chat with the remarkable Valeria Accetta, who is the Head of Musical Theatre at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her recommendation is an app called the Healthy Minds App and a book called Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. Valerie is a member of Actor's Equity Association, an Associate Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers, and an Estill Master Trainer in Estill Voice Training. As an Equity actress, Valerie played Margy Frake in the First National Tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's State Fair, starring John Davidson. She has performed in numerous other musicals including the title role in Cinderella, Maria in The Sound of Music, and Lady Larkin in Once Upon a Mattress, and she performs regularly in concerts and cabarets. She first began her studies in musical theatre at the University of Miami and received a BA in Musical Theatre Pedagogy from Otterbein University and an MFA in Theatre Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University.

U Guys, performer and creator Phillip Taratula is here! This week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway news, including a special tribute to the 28th Anniversary of Chicago The Musical on Broadway! Then I am joined by Bway performer Phillip Taratula to chat all about his amazing career. Fresh off of closing the off-broadway run of The Beastiary at Ars Nova, Phillip shares about his experience working on a plethora of developmental works in New York City and beyond. We chat about how we first met, working together on A Wrinkle In Time at the New York Stage and Film Festival. Prior to this, Phillip had already been seen on the First National Tour of What The Constitution Means To Me, and on Broadway in The Skin of Our Teeth at Lincoln Center. Phillip has also been seen on multiple tv/film spots, including And Just Like That, and High Maintenance opposite Martha Stewart. One of my favorite elements of Phillip's career is the creation of his original character, Pam Goldberg, with which he has produced multiple solo shows and performances. Stick around to the end of the episode, Pam might just make an appearance! Phillip is a delight, U don't wanna miss this episode. Follow Phillip on Instagram: @ptaratula Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, Wicked on Broadway's current Boq, Jake Pedersen is here! Oh My Pod, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap has all the latest Bway tea! Then I am joined by Broadway performer Jake Pedersen to talk all about the amazing shows he has been a part of! Currently starring as Boq in the Broadway production of Wicked, Jake's talent knows no bounds! A true triple threat, Jake was first seen in the First National Tour of Jimmy Buffet's Escape To Margaritaville, before hopping on the national tour of Wicked. Jake went on to make his Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-Winning revival of Jason Robert Brown's Parade, with Broadway stars Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond. Jake shares about his experience making his bway debut in such an incredible show under the direction of Michael Arden and alongside people who he has looked up to for years. He talks about creating the original cast recording for the show, which was nominated for a GRAMMY Award. We also talk about the realities of sustaining a show 8 shows a week, and how we have to allow ourselves grace and time to rest. Jake's sweet pup Melvin even makes a cameo. Jake is the best, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Jake on Instagram: @jake.ped Follow the show on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York's Tribeca FIlm Festival saw the debut of The Solace of Sisterhood this past weekend. It's a new documentary about an all-female motorcycle crew from New Orleans. The film shines a spotlight on the riders, known as the Caramel Curves, as they defy societal expectations, chase adventure and embrace personal freedom. For more on this film and the story behind this organization of riders, we spoke with one of the Caramel Curves co-founders, Shanika “Tru” Beatty and one of the film's directors, Geneva Peschka.In New Orleans, art isn't a hobby. It's a lifestyle. Christian Davenport, better known by his stage name, Cubs the Poet, really embodies this idea. Cubs started out as a street poet, writing poems for passersby on his antique typewriter. Over the years, he's worked with major brands like Hennessy, given TED Talks, and even had a special Port Orleans Brewing Company lager called “A Love Poem To… Black People” that raised money for Black artists in New Orleans. He also served as the first poet laureate of Baton Rouge.Now, he's taking his show on the road, with a tour called “Free Therapy.” And he'll perform a special Juneteenth show at the Fillmore New Orleans on June 19 to kick off the tour.Cubs sat down with the Gulf States Newsroom's Drew Hawkins to talk about his approach to poetry____Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. Matt Bloom and Aubry Procell are assistant producers. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12 and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Katie checks in with commercial producer, Eric Cornell (Co-Producer: Oklahoma!, To Kill a Mockingbird, What the Constitution Means to Me, Head Over Heels, Hello Dolly! First National Tour; Executive Producer: Anastasia, Rocky; Upcoming: Anne of Green Gables).

Tanesha Moody is a distinguished coach and speaker celebrated for her dynamic integration of event marketing expertise and transformational coaching. With a diverse background that spans from Broadway's First National Tour of Mean Girls to strategic roles at industry-leading corporations like Under Armour and Salesforce, Tanesha brings a unique blend of creative expression and strategic leadership to every endeavor. As Chief Empowerment Officer and Coach at Full Out Coaching, writer, and international speaker, Tanesha delves into resilience, personal growth, and professional transitions while fostering community and serving others. Driven by creativity, freedom, joy, gratitude, and a passion for making a difference, Tanesha inspires others to live "Full Out.”Contact: www.taneshalmoody.com/coachingtaneshalmoody@gmail.com

Danny Bacher is an award-winning singer, saxophonist, songwriter and entertainer in the fullest sense of the term. He's not only a master of the demanding soprano sax, but combines his virtuosity on the instrument with a talent for comedy and narrative storytelling. He's a smooth and cool individual who makes hot jazz and pop, cut fromthe cloth of the great Louis Prima and Mel Torme. With Lived Experience, JAMES BEAMAN returns to the cabaret stage for the first time since 2002, when he, Goldie Dver and David Maiocco received the MAC Award for Revue of the Year for their show Crazy World: Songs of Leslie Bricusse. Jamie came to New York in 1993 with his solo act, Bacall: By Herself (CaB Magazine Award). After headlining the world famous La Cage Revue at The Blue Angel, he created three shows as Marlene Dietrich, Queen of the World (Bistro Award), Marlene! Alive at the Café de Paris and Black Market Marlene, which he toured to San Francisco, New Orleans, and Berlin, Germany for the Millennium. His acting career spans three decades, including Off Broadway (The Road To Qatar!, When Pigs Fly, A Wilder Christmas, Howard Crabtree's Whoop-Dee-Doo!) and regional theatres, from Goodspeed Musicals to The Kennedy Center. Jamie starred as Sir Robin in the First National Tour of Monty Python's Spamalot, playing 62 cities and 700 performances, opposite stars Richard Chamberlain, Jonathan Hadary, Gary Beach and John O'Hurley. Tessa began acting as a teenager in Ionesco's “The Bald Soprano” at the Washington Theater Club, and as Sandy in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” for the Chevy Chase Players before heading off to SUNY Purchase to study Political Economy and Film. 

Performer Jasmine Amy Rogers joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss bringing icon Betty Boop to life onstage in Boop! The Musical, battling imposter syndrome, amplifying historically underrepresented voices and more this women's history month. Jasmine Amy Rogers (she/her) recently finished a run as the titular role of “Betty Boop” in the World Premiere of BOOP! THE MUSICAL at Chicago's CIBC Theatre, directed by Jerry Mitchell. Prior to that she was seen as “Gretchen Wieners” in the First National Tour of MEAN GIRLS, “Melody Green” in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of THE WANDERER, and as “Francis Bassey” in the world premiere of BECOMING NANCY, also directed by Jerry Mitchell, at the Alliance Theatre. On television she has appeared in EVIL on Paramount+. To learn more about Maestra Music's Amplify 2024 and get tickets, please visit: maestramusic.org/amplify/ Follow Jasmine: @jasmine_amy_r Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Artist Exploration, Elysia Jordan from the First National Tour Company revival and MTCA Song Coach chats with MTCA Director Charlie Murphy about:  Finding your People vs Curriculum  Supportive Dialogue with your family   What is tour like on Company vs. School of Rock  The Joy of Teaching  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you're interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized preparation for your College Audition journey, please check us out at mtcollegeauditions.com, or on Instagram or Facebook.  Follow Us!  Instagram: @mappingthecollegeaudition YouTube: @MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions)  TikTok: @mtcollegeauditions  Charlie Murphy:@charmur7  Meghan Cordier:@meghanmarie2014 About MTCA:  Musical Theater College Auditions (MTCA) is the leader in coaching acting and musical theater students through the college audition process and beyond with superlative results. MTCA has assembled a roster of expert artist-educators who can guide students artistically, organizationally, strategically, and psychologically through the competitive college audition process. MTCA provides the tools, resources, and expertise along with a vast and strong support system. They train the unique individual, empowering the artist to bring their true, authentic self to their work. MTCA believes that by helping students reveal their potential it allows each school to connect with those who are truly right for their programs, which in turn guides each student toward their best college fit.  About Charlie Murphy:  Charlie is a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's BFA program. As an Actor he has performed with theaters such as: NY Public Theatre's “Shakespeare in the Park”, The Pearl Theatre Company, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Chautauqua Theatre Company, Kinetic Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Theatre of DC. With MTCA [Musical Theater College Auditions -- mtca.nyc], he has been helping prospective theatre students through the college process for over 15 years. As a Teacher and Director, he is able to do a few of his favorite things in life: help students to find their authentic selves as artists, and then help them find their best fit for their collegiate journey. Through this podcast, he hopes to continue that work as well as help demystify this intricate process. This episode was produced by Meghan Cordier and Charlie Murphy. Episode theme music is created by Will Reynolds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jasmine Forsberg '21 is an emerging star of Broadway...and she's a Penn Stater! Forsberg is currently performing in the hit Broadway musical "Six" after touring the country for over a year in the First National Tour. Last summer, Jasmine made her Broadway debut in the all-Filipino cast of "Here Lies Love." In addition to her successes on stage, Jasmine starred in the 2021 Hallmark movie "One December Night," which featured her singing her own original music. A talented songwriter, Jasmine's music is also featured in "Results Will Vary," a 45-minute musical sketch comedy show that prepares incoming students for life at Penn State and is performed during each New Student Orientation program at Penn State University Park.Connect with Jasmine on her website or Instagram. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps for our conversation with Jasmine: 0:00 — Intro2:00 — Becoming a Penn Stater7:00 — Developing a passion for stage acting 9:50 — Jasmine's career journey 14:15 — Being a part of the first all-Filipino cast on Broadway18:45 — Playing Jane Seymour in "Six"27:45 — Starring in a Hallmark movie 32:00 — How Jasmine has left a legacy at Penn State36:30 — Lessons learned in the Penn State Musical Theatre program39:15 — Lightning Round Q&A44:15 — Outro  

Jennifer Apple / @jenniferapple_ originated the role of Anna in the 10x Tony Award-winning The Band's Visit First National Tour. She's also appeared on TV in New Amsterdam and Law & Order: SVU. Jennifer also hosts her own podcast, The Empowered Artist Collective Podcast. She has conversations with fellow creatives from all aspects of the industry to expand the dialogue around topics so many are not talking about in an open forum. It aims to be a toolkit and resource so artists can cultivate thriving and sustainable careers. @empoweredartistcollective / https://www.jenniferapple.net/podcast Jennifer is also a coach for actors! Her goal as your coach is to guide you in giving yourself permission to express yourself FULLY! https://www.jenniferapple.net/coach Jennifer's happy place is on a mountain – be it hiking, skiing, camping, you name it! – and she's always seeking her next (spontaneous) nature or travel adventure.  She's a huge fan of seltzer, is learning to keep plants alive, and loves nothing more in the whole world than her adopted fur-son, Walter. Want to try a 2 week Broadway fitness coaching program at no cost? www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Apple / @jenniferapple_ originated the role of Anna in the 10x Tony Award-winning The Band's Visit First National Tour. She's also appeared on TV in New Amsterdam and Law & Order: SVU. Jennifer also hosts her own podcast, The Empowered Artist Collective Podcast. She has conversations with fellow creatives from all aspects of the industry to expand the dialogue around topics so many are not talking about in an open forum. It aims to be a toolkit and resource so artists can cultivate thriving and sustainable careers. @empoweredartistcollective / https://www.jenniferapple.net/podcast Jennifer is also a coach for actors! Her goal as your coach is to guide you in giving yourself permission to express yourself FULLY! https://www.jenniferapple.net/coach Jennifer's happy place is on a mountain – be it hiking, skiing, camping, you name it! – and she's always seeking her next (spontaneous) nature or travel adventure.  She's a huge fan of seltzer, is learning to keep plants alive, and loves nothing more in the whole world than her adopted fur-son, Walter. Want to try a 2 week Broadway fitness coaching program at no cost? www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello lovely people! Welcome back to the Dancer's Choice Podcast! This week we are blessed to be sitting down with yet another SPECIAL GUEST, Chelsea Mitchell-Bonsu! Chelsea is currently dancing in MJ The Musical's FIRST National Tour and took the time out of her tour to share her story with us. From getting cast in the National Tour of CATS, to graduating college, getting married, auditioning, and now taking on another contract, Chelsea opens up about her struggles with mental health and dancers' often strive for perfection. Though it may look like a dancer has it all together on the outside, we often neglect to recognize the state of a dancer's mental health. In this episode, Chelsea emphasizes the importance of taking care of your mental wellbeing, leading with grace, embracing new things, and not killing yourself for dance. Buckle up, this episode is packed with so much knowledge & wisdom. Dancers, TAKE NOTES! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dancerschoicepodcast/message

James Rich got a BFA in musical theater from Syracuse University. His performing credits include touring with Harry Belafonte (Backup Singer), the First National Tour of Rent (Benny), Saturday Night Fever on Broadway (Booth Singer), Off-Broadway, Regional Theater, Tokyo Disney Resort (Lead Singer/Vocal Captain), lead singer for numerous bands/orchestras in New York and Los Angeles, featured roles in national commercials as well as guest star roles on Everybody Loves Raymond and As the World Turns, as well as his one-man concert, When I Think About Love. Prior to Syracuse, he studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC), and got to put that training to use as an Assistant Costume Designer on the Emmy Award winning Season 2 of Dancing with the Stars, and Artistic Director for Randall Designs as well as the Costume Designer for That's Dancin' (Crystal Cruises) as well as numerous regional theater productions.

“For anybody that's struggling or does not believe in themselves, you just have to keep going because one day it will happen and it will be the most glorious thing of your whole lives. So, never stop. Never stop.” – Marla Mindelle It's BroadwayCon 2023! This special episode is filmed live in front of a BroadwayCon audience. We had such an amazing turn out and I already cannot wait until next year. This panel was loaded with incredible insight so let's get into it. In this episode we discuss… Why it's so important being a multi-hyphenate today. Creating Titanique Off Broadway Having a better relationship with money Bonding two seemingly contrasting hyphens but understand they meld perfectly Failure Workflow & more Rachel Wright Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT (she/her) is a distinguished psychotherapist and renowned speaker with expertise in modern relationships, mental health, and sex. Master's Degree in clinical psychology. Podcast: The Wright Conversations - A Podcast About Sex, Relationships, & Mental Health. Rachel created the virtual workshop series What You Wish You Learned in School: Sex Ed and co-produced and hosted a show at Green Room 42 in NYC called “One Night Stand: A Night for Sexier & Healthier Broadway.” Previously SHAPE Magazine's Sex + Relationships Coach and is currently one of mindbodygreen's article review experts. Featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, PIX 11 (NYC), Women's Health (online and print), Cosmopolitan (online and print) and NBC News Radio, among others.  Al Silber Al Silber is an actress, singer, writer and educator. She has performed roles on Broadway, in London's West End, on television and film, and concert stages. In London, she created the role of Laura Fairlie in The Woman in White, played Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof and Julie Jordan in Carousel. In New York, she appeared in Hello Again, Master Class, created the role of Sara Jane in Arlington and as Tzeitel in the Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof.Her novels After Anatevka and White Hot Grief Parade were both published by Pegasus Books in 2018. L Morgan Lee L Morgan Lee (she/her) is a Tony Award® nominated actress and storyteller known for her history-making turn in A Strange Loop on Broadway. In London, she was seen playing famed artist Lili Elbe in a musical adaptation of The Danish Girl currently in development. Other work includes well over a decade of Off-Broadway, Regional, International/National concerts and tours. In the studio, L Morgan was the voice of Ornate Williams in Sugar Maple w. Fred Savage (Osiris Media) and can be found on Joe Iconis' album (Ghostlight Records), The Rainbow Lullaby Album (Broadway Records), and more. @lmorganlee | lmorganlee.com Marla Mindelle Marla Mindelle is an actress, writer and composer. 2023 Lucille Lortel Award for Best Performer in a musical for her portrayal of Céline Dion in the hit Off-Broadway musical, Titanique. As a co-writer, Titanique also won the Lucille Lortel for Best Off-Broadway Musical. She has received an Outer Circle Critics Nomination for her portrayal of Sister Mary Robert in the original cast of Sister Act on Broadway. Other Broadway: Stepsister Gabrielle in Cinderella, South Pacific (Broadway) and The Drowsy Chaperone (Kitty, First National Tour). TV: Special on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Kat Edmonson joins Matt to discusschoosing the right environment to spark and capture inspiration,coping with criticism and expectations in high-exposure performance opportunities,gaining strength through improvement, perseverance, and creativity,realizing one's authentic aspirations and pursuing a new path, andfinding meaning and balance that transcends the public persona.  Kat Edmonson is an award-winning songwriter and singer "with an equal foothold in jazz, cabaret, and vintage cosmopolitanism pop" (The New York Times). She has been featured on Austin City Limits, Tiny Desk Concerts, A Prairie Home Companion, and The Late Show.The New York Times describes her music as "fresh as a spring bouquet," while NPR says, "Hearing Edmonson makes it virtually impossible to do anything but stop and listen."Kat holds a deep and longstanding commitment to creating the highest quality recordings possible, working with multi-GRAMMY®-award-winning producers and audio engineer legends Frank Filipetti, Fernando Lodeiro, Ed Cherney, Phil Ramone, and the recording giant Al Schmitt (24-time-GRAMMY®-award-winner) who said of Kat, "She is a tremendous talent … with a style and charm that reaches fans in the worlds of blues, rock, pop, and beyond."In 2013, The Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Kat the Abe Olman Scholarship Award for Excellence in Songwriting. "Intuitive about melody and handy with a turn of phrase (The New York Times), the songsmith has been writing since she was a little girl, having published over 40 songs. JAZZIZ magazine says, "…her lasting contribution might very well be her songs." NPR says, "She's a savvy student of '60s film soundtracks, jazz-pop stylists, and Brill Building songcraft, nodding to her influences at every turn. But her take on those stylized musical languages is so fresh and fluent that the referencing never feels cumbersome." Her original song "Lucky" was featured in the Coca-Cola "Footprints" ad from the 2014 Winter Olympics.The Texas native began crafting her signature sound while performing in Austin's local club circuit for years before releasing her debut LP, Take To The Sky, in 2009. In addition to her headline tours, Kat has gone on the road in support of Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Gary Clark, Jr., Jaime Cullum, and Shawn Colvin and has opened shows for Smokey Robinson, George Benson, Amos Lee, Michael Kiwanuka, Asleep at the Wheel, Nick Lowe, and Willie Nelson.Kat Edmonson lives in New York.In winter 2022, Kat made her theatrical debut in "The Hang,": a new jazz opera by Taylor Mac and Matt Ray. Upon its opening, the off-off Broadway show received "Critic's Pick" in The New York Times, highlighting Kat's "extraordinary artistry." About her performance, Vulture praises the burgeoning actress for her "weightless, soaring scat arias," The Wrap says, "Kat Edmonson emerges as the Teresa Stratus of off-off-Broadway." "The Hang" imagines the final hours of the life of Socrates as he asks his friends to use every moment left to think on virtue.Matt Wilson gained national exposure as the "Piano Man" in the First National Tour of Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on PerformaSupport the show

Abby Mueller most recently starred on Broadway as Queen Jane Seymour in the Tony Award-winning hit Six: The Musical. Prior to that, she starred as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway, a role she originated on the First National Tour. Other New York credits include Kinky Boots on Broadway and the pre-Broadway workshop production of School of Rock, as well as numerous other regional productions across the country. Television appearances include “America's Got Talent,” “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America”, “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon”, and “Late Night with Seth Myers”. Check out her Broadway.com Vlog “Yas, Queen!” on YouTube. Sharon Kenny's music has been featured on television, most prominently with five songs on Lifetime's Dance Moms. Her work has also been commissioned and developed by several Off-Broadway and regional theaters, including New York Theatre Workshop, Manhattan Theatre Club, and Williamstown Theatre Festival, among others. She most recently adapted the NYTimes bestseller “What Do You Do With an Idea” for the stage, which will be licensed nationwide. Her solo projects are available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. As a pianist, she has played extensively on Broadway.

Suzanne sits down with Broadway actor, Michael Andreaus, who explores his connection to the word, “Legacy”. We are thrilled that Michael agreed to chat with us during Black History Month and share his experiences as a black man in this current political climate. “Legacy” is a powerful and explorative episode that everyone should listen to. We hope you are moved and inspired by Michael's journey.About Michael Andreaus:Michael Andreaus is an actor, born in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in Atlanta and Oklahoma City, and he graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. Upon moving to New York, he was cast in the Netflix limited series "When They See Us" and Off-Broadway, before being cast in "A Soldier's Play" on Broadway. He is currently playing Otis Williams in the First National Tour of "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations". Connect with Michael AndreausFacebookInstagramAbout the Show:There's a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.Where to Find Me:InstagramTwitterFacebook

In this episode, Jennifer talks to seasoned Broadway performer & dancer, Afra Hines, all about what it means to understudy, swing, cover, and standby a show. They break down the responsibilities of each and the way each is contracted. Afra shares helpful tools for learning multiple tracks, being proactive, and staying organized. Plus, they talk about crafting your resume and website to reflect where you would like to go artistically and how you can advocate for yourself & your career.    About Afra: Currently performing in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl, and last seen in the Broadway musical Hadestown (where she understudied the role of Persephone), Afra Hines is a veteran performer with 9 Broadway credits to her name. Some of her favorites include SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical where she played Michael/Maid and understudied Disco Donna Summer (performing the role 25 times), In The Heights (Original Broadway Company with Lin-Manuel Miranda), Shuffle Along (Original Broadway Company alongside Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter and Joshua Henry with choreography by Savion Glover), Ghost (Original Broadway Company, understudy Clara/Louise), and Motown (understudy Tina Marie). She also spent a year on the First National Tour of HAMILTON (Angelica Tour) playing San Francisco and Los Angeles. Additionally, Afra was a Radio City Rockette for 7 years. You can see Afra in NBC's Annie Live!, and the miniseries Fosse/Verdon with Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams, on FX. Other television work includes Boardwalk Empire (Onyx Dancer), Curb Your Enthusiasm (Hamilton ensemble), The Detour (B.Frank ensemble), Mozart In the Jungle, and SNL. Afra's IG: @afrahines Afra's Website: www.afrahines.com Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com  

Russell chats with Music Director and UNCG professor Dominick Amendum about his music career when he was apart of the Broadway musical "Wicked" as well as receiving a Grammy nomination for "The Prince of Egypt" and also finding balance between his teaching profession in the UNCG Musical Theatre department and his family life.Brought to you by Real Creative Heart, Like, Review, Share, & Subscribe.DOMINICK AMENDUM served for nearly a decade as Associate Music Supervisor of the International Mega-Hit Musical Wicked, also having Conducted and Music Directed Wicked on Broadway, in Los Angeles, and in cities across the U.S. on the First National Tour. Additionally, Dominick was the Arranger and Music Supervisor for the Broadway musical First Date (starring Zachary Levi). Other credits include:  Heathers (Off Broadway- New World Stages); Gigantic (Off Broadway- The Vineyard); The Blue Flower (Off Broadway- SecondStage); The Kid (Off Broadway- The New Group); The Romance of Magno Rubio (Off Broadway- DR2 Theatre); Cabaret (National Tour); Oliver! (National Tour); Moonshine (Dallas Theatre Center); LMNOP(Houston TUTS); Elf (Paper Mill Playhouse); Secondhand Lions (Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre). As part of his continuing collaboration with Stephen Schwartz, Dominick is the Arranger and Music Supervisor of The Prince of Egypt, currently running at the Dominion Theatre in London's West End. The Prince of Egyptwas developed at Fredericia Teater in Denmark and TheatreWorks in California. Dominick received a GRAMMY nomination for his production of The Prince of Egypt Original Cast Recording. He also produced the First Date Broadway Cast Recording and the Studio Cast Album of the world premiere musical Secondhand Lions.  Additional recordings as Producer include Stephanie J. Block (“This Place I Know”); Carrie Manolakos (“Echo”), Will Van Dyke (“Chasing The Day”) and Paul Loesel and Scott Burkell (“Sorta Love Songs”).  In the studio, Dominick has collaborated with the likes of Dolly Parton, Rupert Holmes, Andrew Lippa, Stephen Schwartz, and Marvin Hamlisch.   Dominick is the Smart-Tillman Artist in Residence at his alma-mater, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. At UNCG, he serves as Coordinator of the Musical Theatre Program, Professor of Musical Theatre Performance, and resident Music Director. He also continues to work professionally around the globe developing new musicals.https://vpa.uncg.edu/home/directory/bio-domamendum/

Matty and Kikau speak to the amazing Kristy Cates this week. Hear her talk about balancing family with Broadway and teaching obligations! We chat about international students and New York Film Academy's new BFA programs. At the end of the show Kristy recommends the books 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, '50 Key Stage Musicals' edited by Robert W. Schneider and Shannon Agnew, and the instagram account of self-care and mental health educator, @minaa_b! Kristy Cates's credits include Elphaba in Wicked (Broadway, First National Tour, Chicago), Miss Bassett in Finding Neverland (Broadway), Grandma Josephine in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Broadway), Jerry Springer: the Opera (Carnegie Hall), a handful of off-Broadway shows, and many regional productions. She is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. Kristy is an original member of the NYFA Musical Theatre faculty and is a professional voiceover artist.

Ever wonder what it's really like to work a National Tour of a Broadway musical? In this episode, April shares her journey as an actor in New York and how she booked the First National Tour of Mean Girls.  She also goes deep into the business side of things and shares very specific guidance in the following areas: The benefits of self tapes for actors with learning disabilities What to look for in an agent The difference between an agent and a manager How and when do you pay your agent and manager The audition and callback process for the First National Tour of Mean Girls How do contracts work for tours The rehearsal and maintenance process for long running tours How to be a life-long learner and discover new strengths in yourself April is based in Manhattan, and loves the art of storytelling in any and all forms. She grew up in sunny California, and had the opportunity to grow and work in many regional productions based there. To Name a few: La Jolla PlayHouse, Moonlight Stage Productions, Lambs Players Theater, La Mirada/McCoy Rigby Entertainment, 3-D Theatricals, Welk Resort Theater.  Other passions include teaching/ collaborating with budding artists (tiny tot to young adult)  in any way that furthers growth, safety and positivity in dance and the performing arts.  She has been on the road with the Broadway First National Tour, Mean Girls The Musical, since October 2021, playing Mrs. George, Mrs. Heron, and her favorite adult woman, Ms Norbury. She looks forward to working in and alongside the arts in the future as a beacon for hope, a catalyst for change, and rehabilitation in our world. Take a listen today! Xo, Korrie Find more about April at www.apriljosephinemedia.com Check out www.korrieyamaoka.com to find info about FREE RESOURCES and AUDITION COACHING, and to sign up for my email list. Korrie's Email List - Sign up for weekly resources about auditioning, information on new offerings, and the latest news from Studying the Song. Did you enjoy today's episode?  Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe today! Contact Korrie at hello@korrieyamaoka.com.

Welcome! Grab your Playbill, silence your phone… and get those tissues ready! COME FROM AWAY drew me to tears in the best way possible after catching the tour in Houston! In today's episode, I chat with the gracious Christine Toy Johnson, who portrays “Diane and Others” in the First National Tour. Our discussion brings to light many topics, including diversity and inclusion, and you'll also get the chance to hear how she adjusts from TV/Film to the theater scene.

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Stuart Malina  joins Matt to discusshis role in creating Movin' Out and a reflection on the show 20 years later,multiple strategies for masterful performance,utilizing and discerning opinions,and maintaining a balanced perspective professionally and personally.In a wide variety of concerts, from masterworks and grand opera to pops, Stuart Malina's ease on the podium, engaging personality, and insightful interpretations have thrilled audiences and helped break down the barriers between performer and listener.This year marks Stuart's 22nd season as Music Director and conductor of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. In June 2022, he was named Music Director of the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra in Greenwich, CT, where he will begin conducting concerts in September of 2023. Throughout his career, he has conducted and directed multiple orchestras around the world. His Carnegie Hall debut was in 2007, where he conducted the New York Pops in an all-Gershwin tribute, including Rhapsody in Blue, which he conducted from the keyboard.He's also an accomplished pianist; Stuart has impressive credits as a soloist and chamber musician. He has performed concertos in Harrisburg, Greensboro, Charleston, New York, and Chautauqua, most often conducting from the keyboard. As a composer and arranger, he has created dozens of orchestral works, ranging from entire pops shows to works for symphony orchestra. His most recent composition, Common Fanfare for an Uncommon Orchestra, received its world premiere by the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra in September 2017.Stuart's activities also extend to Broadway. In 2003, he won the Tony award for orchestration with Billy Joel for the musical Movin' Out. He acted in Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning play Master Class, opposite Zoe Caldwell and Audra MacDonald, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. He has also served as associate conductor of the national touring company of West Side Story and as conductor of the Charleston production of Porgy and Bess. In May 2020, Stuart received an honorary doctorate from Lebanon Valley College. He has received the Joanne Rogers Award for contribution to the artistic life of Pennsylvania, the Jump Street Spectrum Award, the Lebanon Valley College's 2012 Founders Day, the Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts from Theater Harrisburg, and Leadership Harrisburg's Platinum Award for Servant Leadership.Stuart holds degrees from Harvard University, the Yale School of Music, and the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied conducting with Otto-Werner Mueller. He studied piano with Drora and Baruch Arnon and with Keiko Sato.  He resides in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Marty. They are the proud parents of two children, Sara and Zev.  Stuartmalina.comMatt Wilson gained national exposure as the "Piano Man" in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks.Support the show

2022 marks the 5Oth Anniversary of one of the most popular musicals in the history of Broadway – GREASE.  My guests on this episode are two of the many stars that emerged from the original Broadway and touring productions of that long running, record breaking show – Barry Bostwick & Marilu Henner. Marilu Henner's association with Grease goes back to the very beginning when as a teenager she created the role of “Marty” in the original Chicago production of the show. A few years later she played the role again in the First National Tour and then eventually on Broadway. Her other appearances in Broadway include the plays and musicals, Over Here!, Chicago, The Tale Of The Allergists Wife, and she starred in the National Tour of Annie Get Your Gun in 2000. She is of course best known for her role on the hit TV series Taxi, as well as her many other film and television appearances. Barry Bostwick created the role of “Danny Zuko” in the original Broadway production of GREASE for which he received a Tony nomination. He has appeared in seven Broadway plays and musicals including his Tony Award winning performance in The Robber Bridegroom. He has starred in dozens of film and television productions including the mini-series George Washington, the hit sitcom Spin City, and as “Brad Majors” in the cult classic the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Both Marilu and Barry have contributed anecdotes and memories to a new book that was released just last week, entitled Grease – Tell Me More, Tell Me More – Stories From The Broadway Phenomenon That Started It All. In this delightful conversation Marilu shares impromptu performances of songs that never made it out of the Chicago production, and tells us why she turned down her initial offer to be in the show in New York. You will also hear about the wild times and amorous adventures that a dynamic young cast of future stars got up to on tour, as well as the immense contribution of Grease's choreographer Pat Birch, the infamous tight pants that Barry thinks helped win him a Tony Award, and much, much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor and Dylan are joined by Julie Benko (Funny Girl, Fiddler on the Roof). Listen in as they discuss the First National Tour of Spring Awakening, the Ring of Keys moment for her and her entire family catching the theatre bug, Into the Woods transferring to Broadway, the rumors and online chatter surrounding Funny Girl, being a standby, her new album dropping later this summer, the anxiety of “staying ready” as a performer, her journey to her current job, and standing by for the iconic role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway.Follow Julie on Twitter & InstagramGet tickets to Julie's new album release on Aug 29 here! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & InstagramFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanGet your DRAMA merch (t-shirts, stickers, and more) HERE!SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HERE! Support us and help us continue producing content!Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, rate us 5 stars, and leave a kind review!

Mia Massaro joins The Greg and Dan Show to talk about the first national tour of An Officer and a Gentleman, the upcoming off-Broadway show coming to the Peoria Civic Center for their Broadway series from May 31st to June 1st. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jennifer reminisces with her “The Band's Visit” castmate, Sara Kapner, about touring together before they delve into a conversation about all things voiceover. Sara shares insights into the various aspects of the industry, tons of tools about ways to submit, and the dos & donts she has seen through her 20+yr VO career.  CW: This episode mentions 9/11. About Sara: Sara Kapner is a New York based actress who most recently toured the country as Julia in the First National Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical The Band's Visit. Prior, she was a part of two major revivals, playing Sally Simpson in Sam Buntrock's reimagined The Who's Tommy at the Denver Center and as Bella in the acclaimed production of Stephen Schwartz and Charles Strouse's Rags at the Goodspeed Opera House. On-screen, she played Jenna Fischer's niece in A Little Help and also appeared in a major role in both Murder Pact and Twisted Sisters, which premiered on Lifetime. Off-Broadway, Sara appeared in the recent revival of Bare. At the historic St. Louis MUNY, Sara starred as Little Red in Into The Woods opposite TONY winner Heather Headley and as Wednesday in The Addams Family, for which she earned a St. Louis Theater Circle Award. She made her Broadway debut in Carol Burnett's autobiographical play Hollywood Arms directed by Hal Prince. Sara is the co-founder of VO Workshop NYC, a one-stop-shop for all things voiceover. Sara's IG: @sarakapner VO Workshop Website: www.voworkshopnyc.com VO Workshop IG: @voworkshopnyc Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Ross Shafer joins Matt to discussIdentifying and aligning skills for reinventing yourself professionally.Finding meaning within the mundane and how to reframe your day-to-day endeavors.How to draw confidence from what sets you apart.A few performance tips for the stage.Recreating success after failure or when taking on a new endeavor.In addition, Ross shares some cool stories from his years in comedy and television. Ross Shafer is a six-time Emmy Award-winning TV broadcaster & comedian and has hosted talk and game shows on NBC, ABC, FOX, MGM, and USA Network. He is the author of ten business books on growth, motivation, customer experience, and accountability. A writer/producer of 14 Human Resource films. Ross has served as the keynote speaker for over 2,500 events worldwide and is a national Speaker Assn. Hall of Fame recipient. https://rossshafer.comMatt Wilson gained national exposure as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks.Support the show

This week on the BGN Podcast, in this 2-part episode, we welcome actors Kaci Walfall and Celeste O'Connor. Segment 1: Kaci Walfall is an actor, known for 'Person of Interest' (2011), 'The Equalizer' (2021) and 'Naomi' (2022). Walfall made her Broadway debut at age 9 as Young Nala in 'The Lion King', and at age 11 she originated the role of Lavender in the First National Tour of 'Matilda'. Previous TV credits include CBS' 'Person of Interest', Starz's 'Power', and a recurring role on Lifetime's 'Army Wives'.  Host: Ryanne Segment 2: Celeste O'Connor can most recently be seen in the hit film 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', directed by Jason Reitman. Previously, O'Connor starred in a lead role opposite Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton in the Blumhouse feature 'Freaky'. Born in Nairobi, Kenya and raised in Baltimore, O'Connor is currently a senior at Johns Hopkins University majoring in Global Public Health and Pre-Medicine. They recently started a photography and styling business called Pedestal. Host: Stacey Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

On the show today, we have Matt Wilson, about his new book “Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician”. In the book, Matt shares eighty life lessons from decades of experience as a performing musician and business owner. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician.  In the book, Wilson shares eighty life lessons—or Hooks, named after the musical term—covering skills, performance, identity, confidence, expectations, courage, fear, creativity, and business. These simple Hooks are followed by thorough explanations, as well as real-life examples, all presented to help you find perspective, improve performance, retain confidence, and find balance in life, “onstage,” and in business. Matt is currently writing and producing a live stage presentation based on the lessons and principles offered in Hooks. Matt has been a professional musician for almost thirty years, and he's realized that even the most complex issues often have simple solutions, and the many lessons he has learned along the journey from barroom stages to Broadway can be applied to other areas in life as well. Hooks, named after the musical term—covers skills, performance, identity, confidence, expectations, courage, fear, creativity, and business. These simple Hooks are followed by thorough explanations, as well as real-life examples, all presented to help readers find perspective, improve performance, retain confidence, and find balance in life, “onstage,” and in business. He first gained national exposure wowing sold-out theaters as the Piano Man in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award winning musical Movin' Out. The Austin-based singer-songwriter's big gospel voice and the down-home flavor of his tasty piano playing made him ideal for representing Joel's music.  The Business Side of Music ™ © 2022 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Co-Produced and Hosted (by the guy who has a face for podcasting):  Bob Bender Co-Producer, Creator, and Technical Advisor (the man behind the curtain):  Tom Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Audio/Video Editor Mark Sabella Midnight Express Studio  Olian, NY Marketing and Social Media: Kaitlin Fritts Executive Assistant to Bob and Tom (the one who keeps us on track and our schedules straight) Tammy Kowalski All Around Problem Solver: Connie Ribas Recorded inside an old Airstream Trailer on Music Row in Nashville, TN (cause that's about all that's left these days) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Donelson, TN Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to Tom Sabella and Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original “Business Side of Music” podcast, and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: Sponsorship information

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Dan Holmes joins Matt to discussspecific tips for building and maintaining an online presence,the role specificity plays in your brand, andthe importance of finding joy in what you are selling.Dan Holmes is a professional musician, songwriter, entertainer, and founder of Allrequestpiano.com. Dan and his partner, Heather Ray, perform over 200 shows a year as All Request Piano. Through Dan's management, allrequestpiano.com maintains an online presence that generates tangible and profitable returns. Dan is a respected musician and performer in the Central Texas area and beyond—Danholmesgroup.comMatt Wilson gained national exposure as the Piano Man in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks.Support the show

Broadway performer Afra Hines joins host Robert Peterpaul to talk being a Rockette in Radio City's Christmas Spectacular, taking care of her body as a Broadway dancer, acts of kindness from stars like Brian Stokes Mitchell and more. Afra is a veteran performer with 8 Broadway credits to her name. She was most recently seen in the musical Hadestown (where she understudied the role of Persephone). Some of her other favorites include: SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, Motown, and the Original Broadway Companies of In The Heights with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Shuffle Along with Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter and Joshua Henry, and Ghost the musical. She also spent a year on the First National Tour of HAMILTON. Additionally, Afra was a Radio City Rockette for 7 years. On screen, you can see Afra in the FX miniseries Fosse/Verdon, Amazon's Mozart In the Jungle and, most recently NBC's Annie Live! Happy Christmas week! Follow Afra: @afrahines Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Film Forums Interview: https://film-forums.com/the-art-of-kindness-podcast-with-actor-robert-peterpaul-i-was-sick-of-cancel-culture-i-had-to-do-something/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/uwdYHy9AcqQ As a student at Richland High School, now Pine-Richland High School (Gibsonia, PA; North of Pittsburgh), Calhoun was interested in both athletics and performance, playing football and studying tap dance. He danced in the ensemble at The Kenley Players in Ohio in the late 1970s where he met Tommy Tune. Tune later hired Calhoun to perform in the First National Tour of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Calhoun made his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982). Calhoun's collaboration with Tommy Tune resulted in the 1991 Tony Award for Best Choreography for The Will Rogers Follies. His Broadway directing debut was Tommy Tune Tonight! (1992). Calhoun began his association with Deaf West Theatre in 2000 when he directed and choreographed a world premiere adaptation of Oliver! Calhoun directed the Disney musical Newsies. After a critically acclaimed run at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey in Fall 2011, Disney Theatrical Productions announced that the show would transfer to Broadway for a strictly limited engagement. The new musical boasts Best Musical and Best Director of a Musical for Calhoun. Theatre includes: Broadway: Jekyll and Hyde (Marquis Theatre, Broadway); Newsies: The Musical (Nederlander Theatre, Broadway), Bonnie and Clyde (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Broadway) Grey Gardens (Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway); Brooklyn: The Musical (Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Broadway), Big River (American Airlines Theatre, Broadway), Bells Are Ringing (Plymouth Theatre, Broadway), Annie Get Your Gun (Marquis Theatre, Broadway), Grease (Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Broadway), The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Broadway). West End: 9 to 5 (Savoy Theatre). National Tours: Jekyll and Hyde (US Tour), Newsies: The Musical (US Tour)

Jenny Laroche, (jennylaroche.org)(IG:@jennylaroche)(thelarocheapproach.com) whom you can see this Thursday Dec 2nd on NBC in Annie Live! is originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo, where she earned her B.F.A, Cum Laude, and was awarded the program's Distinguished Alumni Award. Jenny began her career as a Radio City Rockette, and as a Rockette she made her big screen debut in the movie New Years Eve. Her feature film credits also include Annie 2014, The Merry Widow HD Live, and Netflix special by Bill Murray, A Very Murray Christmas.       Jenny originated the role of Norman Brokaw in the Broadway musical SUMMER. Her theatre credits also include Pal Joey directed by Tony Goldwyn, the role of Clo-Clo in The Merry Widow MetOpera, directed by Tony winner Susan Stroman; Annette in Can-Can at Paper Mill Playhouse, Suzanne Duval in Paint your wagon; Fly at Dallas Theatre Center, and Guys and dolls at Carnegie Hall.    Jenny is also known for her recurring role of Sue in the drama series SMASH on NBC produced by Steven Spielberg.  She has worked with recording artist such as Beyonce, Mariah Carey, and Liza Minnelli. She has also worked under the direction of Baz Luhrmann in The Great Gatsby Premiere event.           Live television credits include The Tony Awards 70th anniversary, Jimmy Fallon, SNL40, America's Got Talent, Best Time Ever, The Wendy William's show, The Today Show, TVLAND Awards and the Billboard Awards.               Jenny is the Associate Choreographer for SUMMER the First National Tour, casting and co-creating equity touring productions. She works in TV, Film, and Theatre as an artist and choreographer meanwhile training professionals through her founded program, The Laroche Approach. Catch her in the upcoming Netflix film Tick Tick Boom, directed by Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, choreographed by Grammy-award nominee Ryan Heffington. She is also the founder of Laroche Approach, a musical theatre training program and Period.Laroche.NYC a chapter of the advocacy organization Period.

Andrew Samonsky explains how he became a leading man on broadway.  His struggles with substance abuse in high school and college led him to go to rehab.  While there, his voice teacher sent him a letter that would change his life forever.  The main focus of their discussion is around the parallels with developing his physical singing voice and his authentic. "artistic voice".   His perspective can be helpful to any aspiring actor and singer hoping to one day make in in show business. After getting an ensemble role in Broadway's revival of South Pacific, he got a call that the leading man got sick and it was time for Andrew to seize the moment and play the lead role of Lt. Cable.  Andrew Samonsky most recently appeared on the First National Tour of Come From Away as Kevin T.  Prior to that he played Tadeusz Lempicki in the world premiere of Lempicka at Williamstown Theater Festival.  He has appeared on Broadway as Neville Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Kenneth Ormisten in Scandalous, and Lt. Cable in the Tony award winning revival of South Pacific, where he was also seen in the Live From Lincoln Center PBS broadcast.  He played Robert Kincaid in the national tour of The Bridges of Madison County. Andrew was nominated for a Drama Desk award for his portrayal of Frank Russell in the Off-Broadway production of Michael John LaChuisa's Queen of the Mist and appeared in the New York City Center Encores! productions of Fiorello! and Merrily We Roll Along.  He has originated roles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Captain Phoebus, Paper Mill Playhouse and La Jolla Playhouse, American premiere). Benny & Joon (Benny, Old Globe Theater), Somewhere in Time (Richard, Portland Center Stage), Tales of the City (Beauchamp, ACT), Little Miss Sunshine (Joshua, La Jolla Playhouse), and Disney's On the Record (Nick, First National Tour). Cast recordings include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Queen of the Mist, Scandalous, On the Record, and Merrily We Roll Along. He's been a soloist with symphonies across the country, including the New York Philharmonic and Boston Pops. His TV and film credits include Madame Secretary, Elementary.[02:10] - Andrew discusses how a letter he received from his voice teacher changed the course of his life. [10:00] - Studying Classical Voice at Cal State University at Northridge and why he shifted focus to Theatre. [15:55] - How his voice teacher at UC Irvine helped him find his high notes and changed his voice. [22:30] - Clip of Andrew singing duet from Bridges of Madison County[23:24] - Andrew talks about being in New York City and working with Craig Cornelius on truthful acting for singers.  [30:25]- Andrew discusses his first Broadway show and how he embraced the moment and stepped into the lead role of Lt. Cable in "Previews". [39:30] - The magic of doing the work and letting go of the result and letting the instincts and authenticity show up.  Connect with Andrew!Andrew on Instagram: @asamonskyYoutube Video of Andrew singing Man of La Mancha: https://youtu.be/pB1XhZtQ3dEYoutube Video of Andrew singing Bridges of Madison County: https://youtu.be/k14YagE6_B4Connect with Barton!Barton's Links: https://linktr.ee/BartonguybryanBarton on Instagram: @bartonguybryanMore about Mantra Labs:Mantra Labs Website: https://gomantralabs.com/25% Discount Code: MINDSETFORGE

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Tim Levy joins Matt to discussthe importance of personal and professional reinvention and how to do it,why you should seek to find meaningful and challenging endeavors, and the pitfalls of becoming attached to the future and what it means to choose a wide or narrow gaze.Tim Levy is an author, speaker, marketing and business consultant, film and TV producer, and performer. His Australian-based company Tim Levy and Associates consults companies worldwide on marketing, content, and online strategies. Tim also formed Resonant Blue Studios, a new production company focused on short and feature film production targeting meaningful stories that bring a little light and laughter into the world. Timlevy.netMatt Wilson gained national exposure as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks.Support the show

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, the Reverend Merrill Wade joins Matt to discusstactful delivery and the art of remaining composed during a performance or presentation,finding faith in the ability to build confidence,how to discern and manage anxious environments and communication, andthe necessity and benefits of sincere compliments. (The Reverend) Merrill Wade is a recently retired Episcopal priest living in Austin, Texas. Raised on Air Force bases in Florida, Morocco, and Kansas, his family settled in Fort Worth, Texas in the mid-1960s. Merrill graduated from the University of Texas in 1976. He worked in the oil and gas industry for the next nine years, the last six years as a petroleum land manager in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1986 he made a career change, and after having attended and graduated from General Theological Seminary in New York City, he was ordained an Episcopal minister in 1989. Merrill served three congregations in Mississippi (Vicksburg, Long Beach, and Meridian) over the next 13 years. In 2002 he and his wife Crystal and their two young children were called to Austin, Texas, where Merrill served as the Rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church for 17 years, retiring in the Fall of 2019. A music lover, Merrill and St. Matthew's launched a singer-songwriter series in Austin called the Soul of a Musician Series in 2013. The Soul Series affectionately focused on the heart and soul of the musicians seeking to honor their creativity and vocation. Merrill has spoken on music issues at the South by Southwest Music Conference four times and, on occasion, is interviewed on local “sports talk” radio as an informed live music curator. Merrill is excited about offering his 31 years of non-profit leadership experience in the South and Southwest in support of the staff and board of This is Noteworthy. Matt Wilson gained national exposure as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks.Support the show

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Debbie joins Matt to discussthe 4-part sequence to learning, identifying Learned Helplessness and Imposter Syndrome, how to identify and allocate your most valuable resources,identifying and managing Frustration Tolerance,strategies for managing difficult team members, bandmates, and associates, and how and when to establish professional and personal boundaries. A licensed mental health counselor and organizational psychologist with extensive field experience, Debbie has advised individual and corporate clients across all industries and established herself as a speaker, instructor, and author since founding her company, Thoughts In Order, in 1997. In 2012 she moved to Austin, Texas, and sharpened her focus to the music industry, digging into the systems that drive every aspect of a music career, including booking, touring, production, marketing and promotion, recording and distribution, copyright and royalties, and the wellbeing and protection of artists and their creative gifts. Her past and current project portfolio range from large-scale conference and festival production to one-on-one consultation and coaching of music creators and industry professionals. Her educational background includes an MS in mental health counseling, MA in industrial/organizational psychology, and BFA in journalism.​​Debbie's latest book, The Organized Musician, helps independent artists around the world to get their act together and live their dream of a career in music. Well-received as the basis of her South by Southwest presentation "Time Management for Musicians," The Organized Musician has become a workbook, touchstone, and traveling companion for artists throughout the U.S. and beyond. Her next book, Modern Music Patronage, will teach music fans how to give substantive support to the artists they love in the post-pandemic age of independent music. Debbie has offered books and courses for her organizing and productivity-industry peers for over twenty years as an educator. She is the author of books including Newbie Pitfalls and Ethical Pitfalls for Professional Organizers; the developer and instructor of "Fundamental Organizing and Productivity Principles," a flagship course of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, as well as other courses in the NAPO curriculum; and a frequent conference presenter. Debbie is also honored to be a curator of the Austin Public Library's Electric Lady Bird streaming music catalog, a South By Southwest Music Conference Advisory Board member, and a Professional Member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.Matt Wilson gained national exposure as the "Piano Man" in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks. Support the show

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Rickey joins Matt to discussReprogramming our minds for better preparation and performance,How to choose excitement over anxiety and depression,How to use experience as a resource, andHow to apply the Opportunity Reaction Management System to future endeavors.THE ULTIMATE “MR. HAPPY,” Rickey Paul Getwood, Jr is a Professional Fitness Trainer, Certified Jay Shetty Life & Success Coach, Drummer, and Author of the best-selling book, “Reprogram Your Happiness.” Rickey has taken communities by storm with his captivating aura of happiness, high-energy inspirations, and life-altering awareness messaging. Affectionately coined with the name “Mr. Happy,” Rickey's story and coaching sessions continue to impact hundreds of individuals all across the world.Matt Wilson gained national exposure as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in the area of Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks. Support the show

Focusing on Hook #47 in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Matthew Friedman shares how he transformed from practicing law in New York City to playing the role of the Piano Man in Movin' Out on Broadway. A tale complete with rockstar encounters, overcoming naysayers, building skill and confidence, witnessing tragedy, and years of waiting and hoping, Matthew's story exemplifies the patience and persistence needed to pursue a dream and greater purpose.Matthew Friedman is a singer/composer/multi-instrumentalist from New York, NY. Matthew was “The Piano Man” for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd National Tours of Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony Award-winning musical, Movin' Out, performing across the United States, Canada, and Japan. He was one of only eleven people to hold this position, dating back to the show's premiere in 2002. He also played keyboards for Jersey Boys on Broadway for more than eight years and the guitar/keyboard chair for the most recent production of Smoky Joe's Cafe. Matthew leads his corporate event band, Stiletto, which covers the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, and other classic rock greats. He also performs dueling pianos all over the eastern seaboard. In 2019, he was invited to play the part of “The Piano Man” once again—this time for the legendary Lords of 52nd Street, Billy Joel's original band.Matt Wilson gained national exposure as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks. Support the show

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Nicole Brogdon (MAC,LPC,LMFT) joins Matt to discuss:• How to regulate emotions onstage and within relationships,• How to maintain perspective during significant changes and moments,• How to apply a process-oriented approach to performance and life. Nicole Brogdon is a licensed professional counselor in Austin, TX. She treats professional musicians through the Sims Foundation, which provides low-cost therapy for local music industry professionals. Nicole works with those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and assimilation issues and is particularly interested in creativity. Early mornings, she writes —and occasionally publishes— stories and poems. Supportive of strugglers and artists everywhere, Nicole feels that her calling is” to help you tell your story!”Matt Wilson gained national exposure as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award-winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks. Support the show

Drawing on the concepts presented in Matt's book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Darrell and Matt tell a few stories, discuss tools and techniques, and share strategies anyone can use to prepare mentally and consistently deliver in high-pressure performance situations.  Darrell May is a former MLB player with over 16 years at the professional level. Darrell started his pro career with the Atlanta Braves when he was drafted at age 20. During his career he played for the Pirates, the Angels, the Royals, the Padres, the Yankees, the Twins, the Reds and two teams in Japan. He was a member of the 1995 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves, as well as other post season teams. While playing in Japan, he was an All-Star and won a Japan World Series with the Tokyo Giants. After retiring Darrell went to MLB Scouting school and has spent his time since developing, coaching and mentoring young athletes. Currently, he works with a California-based sports agency as Vice President of Player Development, and head of the Texas division. Darrell is also an advisor to the MLB RBI program in Austin and a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance. He lives in central Austin with his wife of 20 years, Heather, and his two daughters, Grace a rising senior, and Brynley a rising freshman, both at SMCA.Matt Wilson gained national exposure as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's Tony-award winning musical Movin' Out. In 2005, the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in the area of Fine Arts, and he was accepted to the 2016 - 2018 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Matt continues to tour with his band, headlining numerous public, private, and social events of all sizes. In 2021, Matt released his first book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, available on Amazon and iBooks. Support the show

This week Joshua and Dan take an instructional Master Class on how to be a diva from La Hollywood Divina herself, Faye Dunaway. Topics include: reading at awards shows, vocal abilities and capricious acts, and the domination of great artists. Put away the wire hangers and get out your vocal scores of Tosca as Terrence McNally ensures his version of Maria Callas will never be forgotten. Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss Dreamgirls; specifically, a performance from the Broadway production in December of 1981! Contact us: unccpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @unccpodcast Instagram: @unccpodcast

Joshua and Dan travel to Argentina in their auspicious (long) debut episode. Step onto the Casa Rosada with them as they talk about the Los Angeles company of Evita, based on a particular performance from January of 1981. The myriad of topics: Why does this show hate the Bechdel test? Are Perón rallies the ultimate fire hazard? Scott Holmes - where is he? Tune in to next week's episode when we discuss Fun Home; specifically, the Broadway production's preview performance from March 29th 2015! Contact us: unccpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @unccpodcast Instagram: @unccpodcast

The hosts of Womenade raise a glass to Hamilton, one of Broadway's most notable musicals, in preparation for its live stream release on Disney+ July 3rd. Joining us to share his experience as an original company member of Hamilton's First National Tour is the one and only, Desmond Nunn! Subscribe to our YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCR66rVyMCv1HJD_nfUbT7nw Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/womenadepodcast/ Follow Desmond on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dezdance20/ Music: Stefan Cashwell Subscribe and look for new episodes every Tuesday!

Solea Pfeiffer and Ryan Vasquez are here! Solea originated Eliza on the First National Tour of Hamilton aka The Angelica Tour. On that same tour Ryan covered Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, James Reynolds, Philip Schuyler, and The Doctor. Ryan is now in Hamilton's Broadway company covering those same roles and this amazing couple came over to talk to me about their relationship, careers, and what it was like for a real life couple to play Hamilton and Eliza on stage.  @HamiltonAsDogs tweets:  https://twitter.com/hamiltonasdogs/status/947214093936615424 https://twitter.com/hamiltonasdogs/status/851516338673598464 https://twitter.com/hamiltonasdogs/status/845067399724359681 https://twitter.com/hamiltonasdogs/status/818906991267459072   Bedknobs and Broomsticks - "Portobello Road" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYBECKl0zFo   Phillipa Soo - "No One Else" from Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Original Cast Recording): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF8ta_5D7og

Adam is the author of the popular guidebook for performers The Business of Show (www.BusinessOfShow.info). He has taught convention and master classes across North America and in Europe. Adam has been a guest artist-in-residence and lecturer for university programs including The Juilliard School, Texas State University, Pace University, North Carolina School of the Arts, The Hartt School, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and University of Nevada-Reno. He has taught in Barcelona (BIDSI), Toronto (Metro Movement), and is a regular guest faculty member at Broadway Dance Center, Steps On Broadway, Broadway Artists Alliance, and Rosie O'Donnell's Theater Kids in New York City.     Adam Cates was the Associate Choreographer of the Tony Award-winning “Best Musical” A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder on Broadway and the current First National Tour. He assisted Kathleen Marshall on the Tony-winning Broadway revival of Anything Goes, and Tommy Tune on the national tour of Doctor Dolittle. He is the Associate Choreographer for the new Ahrens/Flaherty/McNally musical Anastasia, arriving on Broadway in 2017.