Podcasts about On Your Feet

It's the 300th episode and Tony winner Jerry Mitchell is back In The Frame!Jerry has worked extensively as a director and choreographer in both the West End and on Broadway.He is currently nominated for Best Choreography at this year's Tony Awards for his production of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical - with music by David Foster - which is running to acclaim on Broadway. Meanwhile in London Jerry's production of The Devil Wears Prada - with music by Elton John - is playing the Dominion Theatre and last year his production of Becoming Nancy had a regional run at the Birmingham Rep.Jerry is one of the producers for the upcoming off-West End run of the brand-new musical King of Pangea which opens at the King's Head Theatre in June. Written by Martin Storrow and directed by Richard Israel, King of Pangea follows Sam Crow following the loss of his relentlessly hopeful mother as he escapes to the imaginary island of his childhood. As a director and choreographer, some more of Jerry's shows have included Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Pretty Woman. He directed On Your Feet and choreographed Hairspray.Jerry has won the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice for his work on La Cage aux Folles and Kinky Boots. Additionally he received the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award in 2023 in recognition of his support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (largely through creating Broadway Bares).Jerry was last In The Frame five years ago and is back for our special 300th episode!Jerry kicks off the episode with a discussion about why he's producing King Of Pangea and the challenges of bringing new musicals to the stage in 2025.Jerry also talks all-things BOOP!, including the development of the show and casting Jasmine Amy Rogers. He reflects on how he approached The Devil Wears Prada, after he took the helm following the show's original staging in the US. Jerry also chats about Becoming Nancy's journey and whether we can expect future life for the show. Plus lots more pops up along the way!King Of Pangea runs at the King's Head Theatre 7th June - 6th July. BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical runs on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre whilst The Devil Wears Prada runs in the West End at the Dominion Theatre. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening to 300 episodes of In The Frame!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U Guys, in this episode I am joined by Maiga Vidal and Linedy Genao (Broadway's On Your Feet!, Bad Cinderella) to discuss their new musical, Cafe Con Leche. They explore the origins of the show, the importance of cultural representation in theater, and the personal connections that inform their work. The discussion highlights the challenges and joys of creating a bilingual musical that resonates with diverse audiences while honoring the Latinx experience. Maiga and Linedy  share insights on character development, the significance of family dynamics, and the need for authentic storytelling in the arts. When also joined by director Hector Flores, the creators of 'Cafe Con Leche' delve into the intricacies of storytelling, character development, and the vital role of music in their new musical. They explore themes of identity, the power of cadence in performance, and the collaborative nature of theater-making. They highlight the challenges and joys of creating a rom-com musical, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and connection in both the narrative and the characters' journeys. U Guys are invited to follow the ongoing development of the show and its creators' journeys on socials! They're so lovey, U don't wanna miss this episode. Follow Linedy on Instagram: @linedygenao Follow Maiga on Instagram: @maigavidal Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 In this episode of It's About to Go Down!, Marc and Cathey dive into the world of co-creation with Gary Hirsch—polymath, street artist, illustrator, improviser, dog lover, pickle baller, and co-founder of On Your Feet, a consultancy that blends improv and business innovation. Gary shares his foundational idea of co-creation, exploring how it transforms relationships, fuels innovation, and creates extraordinary outcomes. Key moments include lessons Gary learned from improv about trusting others and embracing uncertainty; a thought-provoking discussion on the right conditions for flow and collaboration; and the anti-flow behaviors that block co-creation and how to overcome them. From artistic expression to professional partnerships, Gary's insights offer a fresh perspective on working together to achieve more than any individual can alone. To connect with Gary Hirsch, follow him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyhirsch/ or learn more about his work at On Your Feet.

Please become a paid supporter over on Patreon. Your support helps keep the Podcast going and gets you membership in the Near Future Laboratory community on Discord. A conversation with Troy Campbell who describes his journey from graduate school to becoming a professor and the Chief Scientist at On Your Feet, where he became passionate about the power of behavioral science.We talk about concepts like identity, memory, and mindset activation, and how they can be utilized across consumer, organizational, and personal contexts. Troy talks about how he fuses behavioral science with artistic practices like storytelling and applied improvisation. We also get into specific methods, such as using portals for easing transitions when imagining into possible futures, the kinds of warm-up activities that help foster creativity, and the importance of grounding ideas, understanding imperfections, and leveraging narrative to communicate effectively. Throughout we wonder about the interlinks between structured approaches and expansive creative exploration and how these in the right proportions can achieve meaningful, impactful, and wonderfully unexpected (innovative) outcomes. https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-hiduke-campbell/ https://www.hidukehouse.com/

Send us a textAll bands need a name, but the process of getting that name is different for each band. This episode, we look at how a bunch of well-known bands got their names.  Some are amusing, some are horrifying, some are dark or seedy – be ready for surprises! Our “album you must listen to before you die” is Arc of a Diver, by Stevie Winwood (1980).  This was a formative album during our youth, and with this million-selling album and its hit single “While You See a Chance”, Winwood was a major influence on other people we love, such as Marianne Faithfull.   In Rock News, the major story is that the Gallagher brothers have agreed to reunite as Oasis for a UK tour in 2025. We don't like the odds of the brothers completing the tour without fighting and would like ringside seats! In other news, we look at Nick Cave's new album, Wild God, Bruce Springsteen back on tour, and Neil Young releasing Archives Vol. III, a 17-CD box set featuring 198 tracks.  Wow! References: Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, INXS, Guns n Roses, Bee Gees, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Fleetwood Mac, Joy Division, Nazi camps, 10CC, The Lovin' Spoonful, Steely Dan, The Mothers of Invention, Frank Zappa, The Doobie Brothers, Rammstein, Ramstein air show tragedy, Husker Du, The Velvet Underground, Depeche Mode, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Boris Karloff, The Foo Fighters, The Angels, The Beatles, The Quarrymen, The Silver Beetles, Tony Sheridan & the Beat Brothers, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Pink Floyd, Pink Anderson & Floyd Council, “Oh by the way, which one's Pink?”, Cheap Trick, Slade, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, Radiohead, Talking Heads, Shakespeare's Sister, The Bay City Rollers, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Tim Staffell, “Smile”, Freddie Mercury, The Band, The Hawks, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Barenaked Ladies, Jethro Tull, U2, The Hype, Beach Boys, The Pendeltons, "Surfin'", Blue Öyster Cult, “On Your Feet or on Your Knees”  Playlist – Band names 

In this episode, we sit down with Ana Villafañe to discuss her new role in the play N/A. Please note that this episode may contain spoilers about the show. If you haven't seen the play yet, you can catch N/A playing at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre.  Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, and YouTube. Share your thoughts with us on N/A on our podcast cover post. ANA VILLAFAÑE has her first major feature film releasing this year, as the title role in Castro's Daughter opposite James Franco. She recently starred as ‘Ava Gardner' in Sinatra; the Musical in the UK. Broadway: Best known for her debut originating the role of ‘Gloria Estefan' in global hit musical On Your Feet from 2014-2017 (Theatre World Award, Drama League Award). In 2021, Villafañe returned to re-open Broadway as the iconic Roxie Hart in Chicago. Off-Broadway: Nina Rosario in the Kennedy Center's 2018 production of In the Heights by Lin Manuel Miranda. Earned her second Drama League Award in 2019 for MCC's critically acclaimed Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties. Select TV credits: On Netflix/NBC as ‘Dr. Valentina Castro' on “New Amsterdam,” and ‘KT' on “Younger” (Paramount+). Named one of the New York Times' “30 under 30” and honored by NHMC for trailblazing Latin representation in entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is our sermon "What's On Your Feet?" with pastor Rick McNeely at Christ Community Church, Murphysboro, Illinois on May 19, 2024. Come be a part of our service every Sunday at 10am on 473 West Harrison Road on the corner of Route 127 and Harrison Road. Our Website: www.cccmurphy.com/ Our Facebook: facebook.com/cccmurphysboro/ Our Vimeo: vimeo.com/cccmurphysboro Our YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSw0gd--EvGp15v7g-KZEw Our Soundcloud: @cccmurphy We truly appreciate all your support. If you would like to give a donation, here is a link to our website to do so: cccmurphy.churchcenter.com/giving

From the national tour of Beautiful, to MJ on Broadway, Sarah Sigman is a true triple threat. U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is full of all the latest Bway news, brought to you by my friends at BroadwayWorld.com. Then I am joined by performer Sarah Sigman to talk about her work in the theater, including her current position as a Swing in MJ The Musical on Broadway! Sarah shares about the highs and lows of being a broadway Swing, and her experience of being a dance captain for On Your Feet! at The MUNY. We chat about her upbringing as the child of performers, and her experience as a black performer in a heavily white industry. Sarah is such a delight, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahsigman_ Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Tune in for a conversation about his three current projects, Boop!, The Devil Wears Prada, and Becoming Nancy, as well as some fantastic stories and insights from his legendary career, including how Broadway Bares led to his Broadway debut, what it was like being fought over by Lauren Bacall and Ann Miller, why Michael Bennett's musical Scandal never came to fruition, the inspiration for the conga line in On Your Feet!, how he cast Jasmine Amy Rogers in Boop! and Laura Bell Bundy in Legally Blonde, the direct line from Jack O'Brien to him to Sergio Trujillo, his earliest musical Aesop's Fallibles, using treadmills onstage in Kinky Boots, why he doesn't like doing revivals, creating dances for non-dancers in The Full Monty, the ins and outs of the 2-year rehearsal process for Jerome Robbins' Broadway, and so much more. You won't want to miss this in-depth interview with one of the most influential figures in theater today.

Welcome back to News of the Month, where I talk about a few different entertainment news stories that feel important and/or interesting to me. The stories I'll be talking about this time involve 2024-25 Awards Season key dates, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT sequel, ON YOUR FEET! film adaptation, as well as the deaths of O.J. Simpson, Eleanor Coppola, and Mandisa. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-kare/support

Episode 002: David Millay (https://twitter.com/davidmillay) and Troy Campbell get into the science of anticipation, emo Jimmy Butler, AI for experiential marketing gone wrong, and how Portals help transform customers' mindsets to enjoy your product more. Want to talk to David? Email him at davidm@engagemintpartners.com—Show Themes:Humor in Marketing: Learn about the role of humor in marketing, with a nod to Fall Out Boy's music video featuring Jimmy Butler.Cultural Phenomena & Diverse Ideas: A deep dive into why embracing a variety of ideas is crucial for success, including an analysis of an event that didn't quite hit the mark.AI in Content Creation: A balanced discussion on the potential benefits and challenges AI presents in the realm of content creation, stressing the importance of human oversight for quality and creativity.Barcelona's Sportswear Line: A look at the concept of brands expanding into new territories, such as Barcelona creating its own sportswear.The Psychology of Portals: Discover how “portals,” or transitional spaces, can set the stage for positive anticipation and transformative experiences.Blending Science and Art: Troy discusses his unique approach that marries behavioral science with artistic expression, and why it's effective in engaging audiences.The Art of Ending - Portal Out: Emphasizing the significance of “portals out” or endings, in contexts ranging from amusement parks to American sports, and their impact on the overall experience.—Links:• Portals, a deep dive Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKacL15Mvdo• Emo Jimmy Butler x Fallout Boy• Portals, a written article - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/portals-how-better-begin-everything-troy-hiduke-campbell-jd32c/• Willy's Chocolate Experience - https://www.buzzfeed.com/aglover/glasgow-willy-wonka-event-explained• Barcelona vs. Nike - https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2024/03/23/fc-barcelona-confirms-it-canceled-nike-contract-and-received-218-million-lamine-offer/?sh=45f48a2d794d—Check Out Troy's Stuff:• Troy's Youtube Channel, Original & Powerful Ideas, here: https://www.youtube.com/@originalandpowerfulideas  • On Your Feet (consulting): https://www.oyf.com/• Troy's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-hiduke-campbell/• Troy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/campbell.troy/Connect with Host, David Millay:Connect w/ David Millay on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmillay/Follow David on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/david.millay/Follow David Millay on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DavidMillay

Our podcasters sit down with the talented teens from Brentwood High School who dazzled audiences in this years High School Musical production "On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan"!

MAURICIO MARTÍNEZ is an Emmy-winning actor and Broadway star, and recording artist whose work spans film, television, albums, concerts, plays, and musicals. He made his Broadway debut playing Cuban hit maker and producer 'Emilio Estefan' in On Your Feet! The Story Of Emilio & Gloria Estefan on Broadway and its first National Tour. Mauricio, a household name in Mexico & Latin America, can also be seen in two seasons of NBC Universo's original Emmy Winning TV series El Vato on Netflix. Mauricio released his newest album, Live in NYC, a collection of iconic show tunes. Live From NYC is his first Live album, produced by Robbie Rozelle from Mauricio's live performance at 54 Below. #broadway #musicals #television #film #cinema #singer #entertainer #Mexico #LatinAmerica #newalbum #showtunes #54below #newrelease #gloriaestefan #Emmywinner 

MAURICIO MARTÍNEZ is an Emmy-winning actor and Broadway star, and recording artist whose work spans film, television, albums, concerts, plays, and musicals. He made his Broadway debut playing Cuban hit maker and producer 'Emilio Estefan' in On Your Feet! The Story Of Emilio & Gloria Estefan on Broadway and its first National Tour. Mauricio, a household name in Mexico & Latin America, can also be seen in two seasons of NBC Universo's original Emmy Winning TV series El Vato on Netflix. Mauricio released his newest album, Live in NYC, a collection of iconic show tunes. Live From NYC is his first Live album, produced by Robbie Rozelle from Mauricio's live performance at 54 Below. #broadway #musicals #television #film #cinema #singer #entertainer #Mexico #LatinAmerica #newalbum #showtunes #54below #newrelease #gloriaestefan #Emmywinner 

As the curtains rise on another episode of Queer Voices, we're whisked backstage into the world of "On Your Feet," where the effervescent Gabby Albo lets us in on the subtleties of channeling Gloria Estefan's spirit. Gabby's anecdotes about her journey from the gymnastics vault to the theatre stage are not only inspiring but brimming with revelations, like her aspiration to plant her feet firmly on American soil. Our chat dances through the exciting intricacies of her role, from choreography that's rich in cultural heritage to the beloved songs that have audiences swaying in their seats.Turning the spotlight on community representation, we're joined by Deborah Montcrief Bell and Kendra Walker, who eloquently speak on selecting Pride Parade Grand Marshals. They underscore the process's democratic heart, reflecting a broader theme of inclusivity that resonates through our discussions on creating accessible events and embracing intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ Jewish community. Queer Voices echoes with laughter and learning as we explore how our collective identities shape our experiences, from the ebullience of Pride celebrations to the solemnity of traditional Jewish seders.As the final notes of our episode fade, Katelyn Hartman and I reflect on the powerful narratives that have unfolded – stories that span from the personal triumphs of individuals like Gabby to the steadfast resilience of our broader LGBTQ+ community. The voices that have shared their journeys with us stand as a testament to the strength found in unity and the beauty of diverse identities coming together. Queer Voices may be a podcast, but the connections it fosters carry the weight and warmth of real-life conversations, inviting you to be a part of something that transcends the airwaves.Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond. Check out our socials at:https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/

ON YOUR FEET! tells the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, the infamous Cuban-American duo behind hits such as “Conga” and “Rhythm is Gonna Get You”! In today's episode, I chat with Gaby (“Gloria Estefan”) and Samuel (“Emilio Estefan”). The tour is currently playing in Houston, presented by TUTS! We discuss everything from what it's like to tour and bring this story to audiences, as well as what it's like to portray the husband/wife team on stage.

Welcome to the Weekly Scoop! In the first episode of the new semester, Will is joined by DM A&C Editors Clay Hale and Caroline McCutchen to help YOU design your "Oxford Bucket List." The trio break down the very best places and things to do in the college town, whether you're merely visiting or an Ole Miss student. Listen in to learn more and let us know what your "Oxford Bucket List" items would be! Host: Will Jones Guests: Clay Hale, Caroline McCutchen Editor-in-Chief: Violet Jira This Week in Oxford: Men's Basketball vs. Arkansas⁠ (1/24) Classes Begin (1/25) Women's Basketball vs. Florida (1/25) "On Your Feet!" (1/28) Every "Bucket List" Item Mentioned: Oxford Community Market Lamar Park Plein Air (Taylor, MS) Lost Dog Coffee Taylor Grocery Rowan Oak Square Books Chicory Market Powerhouse Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Heartbreak Coffee IRIS Arts The Lyric Proud Larry's The Center for the Study of Southern Culture / SouthTalks Oxford Film Festival Oxford Conference for the Book Double Decker Arts Festival Taylor Swift Dance Party Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Ole Miss Athletics Southside Arts Gallery Secret Grilled Cheese (can't put a link it's secret obviously) This podcast is in association with the Daily Mississippian. Any feedback can be sent via email at dailymissmedia@gmail.com.

In this episode we are doing a deep dive into what it takes to be a dance captain! Joining host Ben Cameron are Gabriella Sorrentino (Hamilton, On Your Feet), Maria Briggs (The Music Man, Frozen, Hello Dolly, Mean Girls), and Brooke Engen (Beetlejuice, Gypsy, Hairspray). Ben and the ladies talk about what the job entails for a dance captain: all the ways they help to keep the choreography tight and as set by the choreographer, teaching the choreography to new company members, and much more! Want more ⁠Broadway Cast⁠? Want access to ⁠bonus episodes⁠? Want to have your questions asked on our show? We can make all of those dreams (⁠and more⁠) come true! ⁠CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON⁠ Follow us @TheBroadwayCast on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-broadway-cast/support

Have you ever imagined improvisation and business events going hand in hand? Our latest conversation with renowned artist and improv veteran, Gary Hirsch, will make you think again. We uncover the magic of improv in transforming your typical event into a dynamic, interactive, and co-created experience that is not only engaging but also profitable.We reflect back on how the pandemic affected event engagement and share invaluable lessons learned on how to leverage psychology and improvisation to make your virtual events unforgettable.Plus: common pitfalls and how to achieve a balance between the presenter, the content, and the audience. Guest BioGary is the co-founder of On Your Feet, a creative training and facilitation consultancy that uses the art form of improvisation to help clients such as Apple, Nike, Google, and others create, relate and communicate…all while having a ridiculously good time. He is also a renowned artist, illustrator, and muralist with public works featured in numerous U.S. and international cities. Check out more of Gary's incredible work with improv at On Your Feet.Key Topics and Takeaways00:07 - Improv in Business and EventsExplore how improv can be used to create something unexpected, surprising and memorable with other people in the events world. Gary, a renowned artist, illustrator, and muralist, has over 20 years of teaching and improv experience. We explore how to get people to connect with each other and learn through doing, instead of just pushing information into the attendees' brains. Finally, Gary talks about how co-creation and collaboration can be used in events to bridge the gap between people and make an impact.14:03 - Pandemic's Impact on Virtual EventsHow to use the science of psychology and improvisation to create meaningful experiences even in a virtual setting as the event industry still comes back from an all virtual world. We explore the pros and cons of virtual settings and how to apply the lessons we've learned from the pandemic.19:28 - Improving Human Connection at EventsWe discuss mistakes people make when planning events, such as overpacking agendas or forgetting to focus on the needs of their audience. Finally, we look at how to think of an event as a triangle, with the presenter, content, and audience at each apex.27:26 - Creating Interstitial Experiences in EventsCreate more humanity in events by creating structures that allow for these moments to emerge and for people to have freedom of choice. We discuss the potential of programming time for participants to rotate around the room to connect with speakers and discuss the possibilities that can arise from letting go of some control.Want to dive deeper? Take our free 30 minute training, Community Event Mastery. Access it here.Additional ResourcesCheck out more of Gary's incredible work with improv at On Your Feet.Want to dive deeper? Take our free 30 minute training, Community Event Mastery. Access it here. Next episode: Shifting Priorities and Event EngagementThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

JESSE J. SANCHEZ is an award-winning composer-lyricist, writer, and music director. He is a highly sought-after collaborator in theatre, opera, TV, and film.As composer, lyricist, arranger and librettist, his works include: musical arrangement, "Musicals Based on Shakespeare" (Broadway League's Jimmy Awards on Broadway), original music for W. Fran Astorga's Exhaustion Arroyo: Dancin' Trees In The Ravine (Cutting Ball Theater), co-librettist for desert in (Boston Lyric Opera, Long Beach Opera; finalist for 2022 Opera America's Digital Excellence in Opera Award), book, music, and lyrics for Black Friday! (Prospect Theater Company's Musical Theater Lab), music and co-lyricist for The Fezziwig Promise (The 24 Hour Plays), book for Clopening (Prop Thtr Small Hours Festival), and book, music, and lyrics for SUEÑOS: Our American Musical, which has been developed at The Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals, Barn on Fire Musical Residency (produced by Fire Island Pine Arts, Nicole La Fountaine, and NYTB), New York Theatre Barn, 2021 Frank Young NAMT Development Grant, Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Black Swan Lab, and The Choreography Lab. Linedy Genao - After receiving her bachelor's degree in Business Administration at the University of Connecticut, she began a career in banking. However, after receiving a message encouraging her to audition for the first open call of Gloria & Emilio Estefan's On Your Feet, her life changed forever. With only high school theater experience, Linedy landed her first Broadway-bound show, On Your Feet, and hasn't stopped since! Linedy has continued to rise through the ranks, most recently as the Alana/Zoe understudy on Dear Evan Hansen prior to its Broadway closing and on its first national tour. She was also recently named in Variety's “10 Broadway Stars to Watch” list. Additional credits include Passing Through, West Side Story, Havana Music Hall, A Taste of Things to Come, and In the Heights. She is honored to be the first Latina/Dominican-American to originate an Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway-bound musical. Kris Carrasco is a genderqueer, Latino-American artist hailing from the Appalachian mountains of western North Carolina. Born to immigrant parents, his first taste of the stage was seeing Jennifer Lopez star in the hit movie Selena, and through the incredible power of representation, a flame was lit. Kris' love of storytelling stems from the belief that as artists, we are the storytellers of the human experience and that it is our duty to record humanity (and our experiences with it) as diversely and specifically as possible with a 21st-century anti-racist lens on everything. Kris' greatest hope is that anyone that comes to a performance of theirs leaves with a greater sense of empathy for themselves, their community, and most importantly those who've lived experience is different. SUEÑOS tells the untold story of three generations of a Mexican-American family and their pursuit of the American Dream. The story primarily focuses on the viewpoint of protagonist, Ali Viramontes,  and his journey to becoming a world renown composer. Juilliard is his one-way ticket and he won't let anything stop him, even if he has to sacrifice those close to him. Obstacles become too challenging to overcome and seems there's no other way, but to continue the cycle that tore down his family's dreams. This original, contemporary musical celebrates Latiné/Latinx people and cultures, and weaves their stories into the fabric of the American Musical Theatre.

Ellie and Haley interview MARIA BILBAO!  Maria made her Broadway debut earlier this year playing Johanna in Sweeney Todd and was in On Your Feet, Evita and In the Heights before joining one of Broadway's biggest shows of the year. We talk to her about what that's been like, all her favorite Sweeney things, and of course her advice for aspiring Johannas and Mrs. Lovetts.  Maria tells us about: ⭐️ Launching her Broadway career alongside Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford ⭐️ Being a soprano in a world that loves belting  ⭐️ Playing Gloria Estefan in “On Your Feet” ⭐️ And a lightning round full of Stranger Things, dream roles, Cuban food and Taylor Swift  FOLLOW US Instagram @twokidspod ALL OF OUR EPISODES SUPPORT A CHARITY CHOSEN BY OUR GUEST. This episode supports PRISM And you can donate here: prismfl.org  CHECK OUR OUR WEBSITE: twokidsbroadway.com LISTEN TO ALL OF OUR EPISODES: anchor.fm/twokidsandabroadwaystar Spotify: spoti.fi/40vHhhY Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-kids-and-a-broadway-star/id1534679746 Please like, subscribe and leave a review if you like our show! We'd love to hear what you think, and your reviews help other people find our podcast, too! SAY HI AT twokidsbroadway@gmail.com * All Two Kids & A Broadway Star accounts are monitored by our parents.

Three-time Tony Award Winner, including this year's Isabelle Stevenson Award. Jerry Mitchell is a titan of the Broadway community from both his onstage and offstage efforts of influencing the future of Broadway. Jerry Mitchell has directed, choreographed, produced, or performed in some of Broadway's biggest shows such as Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, On Your Feet, Pretty Woman, La Cage Aux Folles, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Gypsy, Hairspray, and MANY MANY more. Jerry has accomplished it all, wearing many hats. If you're a performer this episode is for you as Mitchell gives his best audition advice, if you want to be a producer he will inspire you to create your own thing, a director/choreographer he gives some of the best insight into how it works and what inspires him. His efforts in raising money for Broadway's most beloved organization Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids will be remembered forever. Jerry Mitchell brilliantly combines his love of being a director, choreographer, producer, and performer and put it all together creating Broadway's most thrilling annual event, Broadway Bares. Curtain up, Jerry Mitchell Connect with Jerry Mitchell on Instagram: @jammyprod Connect with Take A Bow on social: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on social: @tokash_eli Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap features casting announcements, openings, closings, and so much more, brought to you by my amazing partners at BroadwayWorld.com! Then I am joined by actress of the stage and screen, Ana Villafañe! Ana is an incredible Broadway performer, most notably making her Bway debut originating the role of Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet! She then went on to re-open Broadway post-shutdown in the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago The Musical, and most recently starred in the new independent feature film, Castro's Daughter, in the title role playing opposite James Franco. Ana talks about her experience as a proud Latina working in the arts, and how her friendship with Gloria Estefan informed her performance as Gloria for her incredible three-year Bway run. She touches on growing from unsustainable habits surrounding being a performer, and how thrilled she is for everyone to see her new film! U don't wanna miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexander Dinelaris is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning screenwriter for "Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)", a co-producer on the three time Academy Award® winning film "The Revenant", and the book writer for the Broadway musical "On Your Feet! The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan", as well as "The Bodyguard Musical" which began on the West End and now performs worldwide.He is the screenwriter and producer of the upcoming feature film, “Jekyll & Hyde” which he is readapting for the London stage. Alexander also wrote the screenplay for "Carmen" which was directed by Benjamin Millepied and premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.film company, Lexicon, is currently developing "State of Motion", a story by Marco Perego Saldana, written by Alexander. Lexicon is also producing "In The Summers" written by Alessandra Lacorazza and "Consurgo", which was written by Alexander.He recently teamed with Grammy winner, Residente, to write a historical film about Puerto Rico. Alexander will be making his directorial debut with a film adaptation of his play, "Still Life" in January of 2024.Please enjoy my conversation with Alexander Dinelaris.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2664729/advertisement

Alexander Dinelaris is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning screenwriter for "Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)", a co-producer on the three time Academy Award® winning film "The Revenant", and the book writer for the Broadway musical "On Your Feet! The story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan", as well as "The Bodyguard Musical" which began on the West End and now performs worldwide.He is the screenwriter and producer of the upcoming feature film, “Jekyll & Hyde” which he is readapting for the London stage. Alexander also wrote the screenplay for "Carmen" which was directed by Benjamin Millepied and premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.His film company, Lexicon, is currently developing "State of Motion", a story by Marco Perego Saldana, written by Alexander. Lexicon is also producing "In The Summers" written by Alessandra Lacorazza and "Consurgo", which was written by Alexander.He recently teamed with Grammy winner, Residente, to write a historical film about Puerto Rico. Alexander will be making his directorial debut with a film adaptation of his play, "Still Life" in January of 2024.Please enjoy my conversation with Alexander Dinelaris.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2881148/advertisement

Connor and Dylan are joined by Linedy Genao (Bad Cinderella, On Your Feet). It's not your podcast… it's your BAD podcast. On the eve of Bad Cinderella's final leg of Broadway performances, the twins meet with the star of the show herself: Linedy Genao. Listen to this leading lady discuss being the first person to sing an original Andrew Lloyd Webber song, the shirtless hunks of the kingdom, and how it feels to lead a company. She dishes on falling in love with Jordan Dobson onstage and how she fell in love with her husband Anthony offstage. Linedy gets real about dealing with online chatter and rising above hate. We also discuss In the Heights, Queen Charlotte on Netflix, Ham 4 Ham, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 8, and the end of Succession. Catch Bad Cinderella before it leaves Broadway on June 4.Follow Linedy on InstagramFollow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by Connor

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Jerry Mitchell, Multi-Award Winning Director and Choreographer, Author, “Backstage Pass” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Jerry Mitchell, is a multi-award winning director and choreographer who's brought us some of the most beloved and iconic musicals in the past 40 years.   After dancing in Broadway shows including “Will Rogers Follies”, “Brigadoon” and “On Your Toes”, he's gone on to choreograph dozens of shows on Broadway, in London's West End, and for touring productions.  He choreographed the world premiere of the musical “Jeckyll & Hyde”.  He was the choreographer for many Broadway shows including “The Full Monty”, “Hairspray”, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, “Legally Blonde”, “Pretty Woman: The Musical”, and “Kinky Boots” and “On Your Feet”, which he also directed.   He choreographed the Broadway revivals of “Grease”, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown”, “The Rocky Horror Show”, “Gypsy”, and “La Cage Aux Folles”.  He's been nominated for 8 Tony Awards and won 2 for Best Choreography, for “Kinky Boots”, and “La Cage Aux Folles”, for which he also won a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award.    He's also received 4 Laurence Olivier Award nominations, 6 more Drama Desk Award nominations, and 3 more Outer Circle Award nominations.  In addition to his work in the theatre, our guest directed the movie versions of “Kinky Boots:  The Musical” and “Legally Blonde: The Musical”.   He was also the choreographer for a number of movies including “Scent of a Woman”, “In & Out”, “The Object of My Affection”, “One True Thing”, and “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”.  On TV, he's choreographed numerous shows including the 2004 Tony Awards, the 2016 live performance of “Hairspray”, and he got an Emmy Award nomination and WON an American Choreography Award for his work on “The Drew Carey Show”.    In Las Vegas, he created, directed and choreographed “Peep Show”, the longest-running live show at Planet Hollywood.    And on top of ALL THAT, this incredibly generous man created, and for many years directed, the hugely popular annual “Broadway Bares” burlesque and comedy extravaganza, for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, a vitally important fundraising organization within the theatre community, that has raised over 25 million dollars for AIDS related causes across America.   If you're not familiar with “Broadway Bares”, you MUST GET our guest's wonderful book about this annual show, entitled “Backstage Pass”.    AND, in recognition of his dedication and contributions to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, as well as his 3 decades of volunteer service through the arts, our guest will be receiving the prestigious Isabelle Stevenson Award at the upcoming Tony Awards on June 11.    For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Jerry Mitchell, go to:https://www.facebook.com/jammyprod/https://www.instagram.com/jammyprod/https://www.tiktok.com/@jammyprod #JerryMitchell   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Do you have the right life work balance? Are you killing yourself with work? If so, why? These are the questions that Barbara Moynihan has been asking herself recently and challenging her answers. Training and facilitating for 30 years, Barbara has a desire to help people with their presentation and communication skills. Recognising that a ‘perfect' presentation is an impossible goal, Barbara encourages her clients to simply get up on their feet and focus on doing!   KEY TAKEAWAY “Don't focus on perfection. Focus on doing.”   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://amzn.to/43CiMTi   ABOUT BARBARA Barbara Moynihan is the Founder of On Your Feet, the Presentations Training Company. Barbara and her team at On Your Feet specialise in presentation and communication skills which they deliver to a wide range of Corporate, SME and individual clients. Since Covid, these clients have been spread across the globe. Barbara's style is practical and inclusive.  Although all participants get focussed coaching for improvements, it is always done in a positive and supportive way.   CONNECT WITH BARBARA https://ie.linkedin.com/in/barbaramoynihan https://www.facebook.com/OnYourFeet https://www.onyourfeet.ie/ ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurs to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

This is the fourth episode of a special 4-part takeover with cast & creatives from Hulu's new musical series UP HERE. Make sure to stream the entire 21 song UP HERE soundtrack everywhere you find your music. Andréa Burns is currently in the original musical comedy series, "Up Here" playing Rosie, a strong and supportive “Latin Jewish” mother. The actress lets us in on how she ended up in the show and talks about her childhood friendship with fellow actress, Katie Finneran. Being raised in movie musicals, she was always amazed at how you could use your singing voice to tell a story and describes musical theatre as one of the ultimate forms of expression. She speaks candidly about playing a homemade collection of Billy Porter's recordings in the delivery room as she was giving birth, the thrills of moving into New York to meet people and create something, and performing for the sake of performing, regardless of how a show is going to turn out. Andréa also talks about her latest role in "Up Here" and how she found familiarity with the character, Rosie. With the surge of musicals on tv and film, she reflects on its positive outcome, including reaching a wider, global audience to tell real human stories and make an emotional connection. Andréa Burns is an actress who's won a Drama Desk Award for her creation of the role of Daniela in the Tony Award-winning musical "In The Heights". Her other Broadway credits include "On Your Feet", "The Rose Tattoo", "Beauty and the Beast", and "The Full Monty" among others. She was in the original cast of "Songs for a New World" opposite Billy Porter, and was selected by Stephen Sondheim to create the role of Celeste in his musical "Saturday Night". She can be heard on the soundtracks for the film versions of "In The Heights", "Tick, Tick... Boom!", and "Vivo". Andréa's tv and film credits include "The Electric Company", "Jessica Jones", "West Side Story", and "Blue Bloods". Currently, she can be seen as Rosie in the original musical comedy series, "Up Here", streaming on Hulu. Songs used in this episode: Can I Ever Know You Please Like Me Can I Ever Know You (Finale) Connect with Andréa: Website: http://www.andreaburns.com Instagram: @theandreaburns Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry Mitchell received the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice -for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, “Kinky Boots,” for which he was also nominated as Director and previously for the 1st Tony Award winning revival of “La Cage aux Folles.”  Jerry was most recently represented on Broadway as Director/Choreographer of “Pretty Woman,” now touring the U.S. and playing on the West End. He directed the Gloria Estefan Broadway musical, “On Your Feet!” and its international tour, recently presented in London's Coliseum Theatre and was nominated for an Olivier Award for his choreography in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” which he also directed and co-produced in London.  In the 35 preceding years, Jerry has been involved with more than 50 Broadway, West End and touring productions, starting as a dancer for Agnes de Mille in “Brigadoon” and thereafter assisting Michael Bennett and Jerome Robbins. His Broadway debut as Choreographer, “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” was followed by “The Full Monty” (Tony nomination); “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Hairspray” (Tony nomination and the NBC live television broadcast as well), “Gypsy,” “Never Gonna Dance” (Tony nomination), “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” (Tony nomination), “La Cage aux Folles,” (Tony Award), “Imaginary Friends,” “Legally Blonde” (Tony nomination), which he also directed on Broadway and in London, “Catch Me If You Can,” and “Kinky Boots.”  He is currently developing new musicals with entitled “Becoming Nancy,” “Betty Boop,” “My Very Own British Invasion” and “Burlesque.”   He also choreographed both the Off-Broadway productions and films of “Hedwig & The Angry Inch” and “Jeffrey.” Thirty or so years ago, Jerry conceived and created “Broadway Bares,” a comedy burlesque show performed annually for the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, for which he continues to serve as Executive Producer as well as inspiring WEST END BARES and ITALY BARES. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. JERRY MITCHELL Online:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jammyprod/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jammyprod/ JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones  Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com Follow Randy on Clubhouse Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com Follow Susan on Clubhouse LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/  Web: KevinRandallJones.com  www.Jones.Show

Let the parties continue! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a parade and festival at Spanish Springs Town Square or attend a new event at Sawgrass Grove. Be mystified by a magician and Get "On Your Feet" when it comes to entertainment offerings. Learn about where you can do cardio drumming and enjoy an outdoor concert too. Plus, we have some resident shows to tell you about. 

Stefanie Renee Slayers is an actress who has been able to part take in some of the most loved shows out there. Slayers portrayed the role of Cha Cha in a production of Grease with the Royal Caribbean cruise line. She got to dance the original choreography is West Side Story when she Francisca when performed in the beloved Sondheim production with the Weston Playhouse Theatre company. Additionally, prior to COVID Slayers was set to hit toe road with the national tour of the hit musical, Tootsie, based on the film but didn't end up getting to pursue this opportunity since theatre was shut down at the time. Slayers is no stranger to the music of Gloria Estefan. She got to take part in two different productions of On Your Feet! One of the productions she was a swing while in the other production she was the dance captain and a swing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jayme-starr/support

In this episode, Troy Campbell joins me to talk about the psychology behind using storytelling for your brand.How do you craft the most engaging story? What are the components of a story that help make it memorable?Troy uses a scientific mind, artistic heart approach to help people create and learn amazing things. He is a behavioral scientist (PhD, Duke University), former marketing professor (University of Oregon), former art, film, and psychology scholar (UC Irvine), professional designer and researcher (Netflix Insights, Disney Imagineering, UnitedHealth), and the chief scientist at On Your Feet.We talk about:[0:00] Intro[2:00] Why Troy approaches his work from a psychology perspective[5:00] The distance between the discovery and the design[8:40] Aligning your brand with the people you're trying to sell to[18:15] Why 'story' matters[22:30] The flaw in the ‘hero's journey'[23:50] The Destiny narrative[31:30] Honing in on emotion [37:25] How to lean on science to be more creative [40:15] The institute of Academics [47:45] How to implement the information shared todayConnect with Troy here:www.troy-campbell.com Connect with Kaye here:Brand Personality Quiz: https://www.kayeputnam.com/brandality-quiz/https://www.youtube.com/user/marketingkayehttps://www.facebook.com/marketingkaye/https://www.kayeputnam.com/

One of my all-time favorite movies as a child was Anastasia. From the story to the soundtrack, the characters, and the costumes, it was a magical play on what happened to the youngest Romanov daughter, Anastasia. That's why, when I found out the Broadway musical was making its way down to Florida, I jumped at the chance to see it. The musical was playing at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. Ruth Eckerd Hall is a performing arts hall including all sorts of events, from Broadway musicals like Anastasia to comedy shows and concerts for adults and children. With a bar in the front, VIP rooms, and the England Family Musical Garden, Ruth Eckerd Hall is the perfect venue for a date night, a girl's night, or fun for the entire family. When you walk into the hall, there is a full service bar that includes liquor, wine, and local, import and craft beers. If you are hungry, you can grab pizza, a hot dog, popcorn, soft pretzels, candy, chips, a soda, and water at the many concession stands around the hall.The hall even includes Pre-show Party Packages for $29 per person and a Breakfast Brunch Buffet for $25 a person.The staff was so friendly, and one kind lady even spent her evening taking pictures of guests by the spectacular white Christmas tree. Even parking was easy, and there was not too great of a hassle to get out after the show. Some upcoming must-see shows are The Blue Man Group (February 2 -3), Sarah McLachlan (February 26), Riverdance VIP Add-On (January 17 - January 19), Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit (January 20), John Mellencamp (February 13 - February 15), Dancing With The Stars: Live! (February 18), A Carpenters Tribute (March 19), Steve Miller Band (March 23), Johnny Mathis (March 25), TFO: Harry Potter vs. Star Wars (March 19), On Your Feet! (April 7 - April 8), TFO: Spring in Paris (April 12), Postmodern Jukebox (April 15), Styx 2023 Tour with Don Felder (April 17), Cats (April 23), Steve Martin & Martin Short (April 28).All in all, our "Once Upon a December" experience was magical, and we will most definitely be back.

In the second half of this two-part episode, we're diving into why Disney uses portals, the principles of meta-modernism and why something is “cool” with Dr. Troy Campbell. Campbell is the Chief Scientist at On Your Feet and his research and career has centered around the intersection of scientific minds and artistic hearts and how to create and capture original and powerful ideas and make amazing things.  -----3:29    The Importance of “Portals”11:19   The Science of “Cool”18:12  How to Break the Norm23:01  Meta-Modernism-----To learn more about Troy's research on the intersection of Scientific Mind, Artistic Heart, check out:Troy-Campbell.comStart with Science - NetflixTeam Science: Building Better Science Activists with Insights from Disney, Marketing, and Psychological ResearchCheck out other topics referenced in this episode:Metamodernist Manifesto by Luke Turner

In the first of this two-part episode with Dr. Troy Campbell, we're breaking down the principles behind storytelling and what makes something “cool.”  Campbell is the Chief Scientist at On Your Feet and his research and career has centered around the intersection of scientific minds and artistic hearts and how to create and capture original and powerful ideas and make amazing things.  Part one hits on why Nike ads are simple to make and how brands like Disney borrow stories.-----3:52    Troy's Career Thesis: “Scientific Mind & Artistic Heart”6:11    Marvel Isn't Appealing to Everyone10:19  Egocentrism 14:04  Nike Ads are Simple to Make16:58  Borrowing Stories From Others22:50  Multi-Narrative Storytelling25:46  Defining Your Story to Tell Multi-Narrative Stories31:20  The Destiny Narrative-----To learn more about Troy's research on the intersection of Scientific Mind, Artistic Heart, check out:Troy-Campbell.comStart with Science - NetflixTeam Science: Building Better Science Activists with Insights from Disney, Marketing, and Psychological Research

You've heard him before discussing the “Science of Cool” in 2021, and I'm thrilled to say that Dr. Troy Campbell is back. And, because it's fun to keep things interesting, Troy and I are flipping the script in today's episode.  What does that mean? Troy is here to showcase his Define & Apply Framework, something he does with clients in his role as Chief Scientist at On Your Feet and has done in the past with his work -- including spots he has held with Disney, Netflix, Nike, and as a professor at the University of Oregon. Instead of just telling us about it, though, we are going to walk through and experience it and, he suggested that he be the one doing the interviewing with me as the one answering the questions today. This is the third time we have flipped the script like this on The Brainy Business podcast. You definitely don't want to miss handing over the reins so we can all learn to define and apply together. Show Notes: [00:42] In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Troy Campbell, who was on the show back in 2021 talking about the science of cool. [02:25] Troy is taking over the reins as host, and our beloved Melina is the guest on the show today.  [02:44] On this episode, we are going to deeply define ideas to be able to powerfully apply them across many areas. We will deeply define one idea from Melina's book What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You.  [04:07] Burnt popcorn is the aspect of priming when we are specifically talking about change management.  [07:03] Melina shares an example of a burnt popcorn email she received.   [09:52] It is so easy to create burnt popcorn. Burnt popcorn can poison the day (week, month, year…). [12:07] You can guarantee they are going to be looking at the worst possible context of whatever it is that you are saying if you prime and set it up in certain ways. (“Not to be rude, but…” “Don't take this the wrong way, but…”) [13:16] These mundane actions can create hours, days, and weeks of stress that can be avoided with a few seconds of better thought.  [14:33] There are small things you can easily adjust and very quickly see a positive impact.  [16:52] When it comes to a presentation, consider where you want people to be at the end. What is the most important thing you want from this one event? [19:07] Using really good images is important for priming in presentations.  [21:03] You can tell a lot in 90 seconds.   [24:13] Anchoring on something really bad to make the thing you are sharing seem better can definitely be burnt popcorn. The “not true” thing you said will not dissipate.  [26:28] If you give the brain a focus and then try to change that focus, it is still going to be stuck on that thing in most situations.  [29:45] Take the time to do the research and know who you are talking to. [31:44] We do really weird stuff that can come off as burnt popcorn.  [34:42] Through the book writing process there are glimmers of fun that Melina and other authors like to include.  [37:39] When you are not great with humor, many people lean toward self-deprecating humor.  Melina advises against that…especially if you are trying to build authority.  [39:14] She shares the Wizard of Oz reference from her book and what she meant by, “Glinda may have been a good witch, but she was a terrible manager.”  [41:29] Knowing where people are, where they are going, and the right points where you can be giving those nudges of encouragement, feedback, or support before they entered into a scary forest is something you can be doing as a manager to help.   [43:57] So many things become easier when you are thoughtful about how you present information.  [46:11] It doesn't take a lot to make it so that things are better for those around you and yourself.  [48:57] It is one thing to go to Disneyland and it is another thing to build Disneyland.  [49:56] Melina's closing thoughts [51:45] Troy's define and apply process is about teasing out what you do in a particular area and figuring out why it works. Get to the details about what makes it special and then expand it into other areas that may seem unrelated but are so relevant when you stop and make the effort. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You, by Melina Palmer What Your Employee Needs and Can't Tell You, by Melina Palmer A More Beautiful Question, by Warren Berger Alchemy, by Rory Sutherland Buying Signals, by Nikki Rausch Connect with Troy: Troy's Website On Your Feet Troy on LinkedIn Top Recommended Next Episode: The Science of Cool, with Dr. Troy Campbell (ep 169) Already Heard That One? Try These:  Disney (ep 144) The Truth About Pricing (episode 5) Change Management (ep 226) Framing (ep 16) A Surprise Guest… (ep 152) Ultimate Pricing Confidence with Special Guest Interviewer Nikki Rausch (ep 66) Costco (ep 47) Amazon (ep 159) Starbucks (ep 73) A More Beautiful Question with Warren Berger (ep 200) Other Important Links:  Brainy Bites - Melina's LinkedIn Newsletter Tingen Industries

Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Javier Diaz is a percussionist, educator, and composer active in New York City. Javier regularly plays with the American Symphony Orchestra, chamber music groups, and Latin Jazz/Afro-Cuban folkloric groups in the New York area. He has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York Chamber Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, New York Pops, New York Perspectives Ensemble, John Adams' Zankel Hall New Music Band, and the Hilliard Ensemble. He has been the principal percussionist in the Broadway productions of Guys and Dolls, Phil Collins' Tarzan, The Wiz, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Rocky, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, Gloria Estefan's On Your Feet!, and Once on This Island.Javier's studio credits include Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, Lin Manuel Miranda's In The Heights, ECM's Tituli (with the Hilliard Ensemble) by Stephen Hartke, two albums with David Sanborn, including Time and the River (produced by Marcus Miller), award-winning films such as Tango Flush and Jesus Camp, and many TV and radio commercials. As an Afro-Cuban/Pop percussion specialist, Javier has appeared with: Sean Kingston, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patty La Belle, Lázaro Galarraga's Afro-Cuban All Stars, percussionists Angel Luís Figueroa, Cándido Camero, Román Díaz, Pedro Martínez, The Pan-American Jazz Band, The Ethnix, Anette Aguilar's Latin Jazz Group, Marta Topferova, Edmar Castañeda, Tribal Sage World Music duo project with multi-percussionist Roger Squitero, World Percussion group Kalunga, and the New York World Music Institute. An active educator,Javier has taught concert percussion at El Sistema de Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Venezuela, the University of Connecticut, Rutgers University, Queens College (CUNY), New York University, and at his private teaching studio in New York City and New Jersey. He has also taught Afro-Cuban percussion seminars, classes, and clinics at the Peabody Institute, University of Southern California, Percussion Artists Workshops Los Angeles/New York, Los Angeles School District, The Juilliard School, Rutgers University, Queens College, New York University, Boston Conservatory, University of Minnesota, and Mannes School of Music in New York City.Mr. Diaz currently teaches the Afro-Latin percussion survey at the Juilliard School and directs the Afro-Cuban Percussion Ensemble at Rutgers University. His most recent book on Afro-Cuban percussion, The Afro-Cuban Handbook, has become an instant classic of the percussion literature. As a composer, Javier has written chamber music, solo pieces, orchestral works, and electronic music.He has been commissioned by the Aspen Music Festival, New York University, and the University of Southern California. An alumnus of El Sistema de Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Venezuela and the Aspen Music Festival, Javier holds a BM from the University of Southern California, a MM from The Juilliard School, and a DMA from The Graduate Center (City University of New York).Clayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and Newsletter. He has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain't Too Proud.The Broadway Drumming 101 Instagram page: InstagramThe Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube page: YouTubeFor more about Clayton, click HERE Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we are doing a deep dive into what it takes to be a dance captain! Joining host Ben Cameron are Gabriella Sorrentino (Hamilton, On Your Feet), Maria Briggs (The Music Man, Frozen, Hello Dolly, Mean Girls), and Brooke Engen (Beetlejuice, Gypsy, Hairspray). Ben and the ladies talk about what the job entails for a dance captain: all the ways they help to keep the choreography tight and as set by the choreographer, teaching the choreography to new company members, and much more! Want more Broadway Cast? Want access to bonus episodes? Want to have your questions asked on our show? We can make all of those dreams (and more) come true! CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON Follow us @TheBroadwayCast on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow that leading man energy and never lose sight of the goal! Mauricio Martínez is a major international star of both stage and screen most recently seen in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Unmasked: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. In addition to playing Emilio Estefan in Broadway's On Your Feet!, He is an International Emmy Winner and tells novella superstar and was a household name in Latin America before crossing over to Broadway. We got a little silly with this live interview in the heart of Time Square but don't let that fool you. Mauricio brings all the best creative manifestation energy and share's his empowering path from a childhood dream (inspired by a teacher no less) to realizing every single one of his dreams and then some.  Connect with Mauricio on Instagram. Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKEAWAYS: Mau felt his “leading man” destiny from a very young age. He never doubted himself and acted accordingly at all times - he deeply believes that this is what has led to his success. Sometimes you have to sing your way through the day (perhaps even a little off-key). Mindset matters more than just about anything else. You are not required to trade your time for money or “pay your dues” to achieve your goals and dreams. Your internal chaos and emotional trauma can manifest themselves into physical alignments.  Life is for having fun - trust yourself - believe in yourself - and then lean into it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¡Wepa, LOL'eros! On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, we have a nice mix of mofongo con mangú. Rachel La Loca gets to sit down with Eddie Noel. The Puerto Rican performer fell in love with musical theater and never looked back. He is best known for playing Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet, but you can find him touring now with Hadestown! Tune in to get a shot of inspiration from this Boricua's fascinating journey. Bonus: Frank tells us about the phone he lost recently in a haunted house. We have it all, y'all.

In this episode, Jose speaks to actors Linedy Genao & Brandon Espinoza who starred as Gloria and Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet! at Paper Mill Playhouse. They discuss the different paths they took to become actors and what they learned playing the real-life couple. Genao, who was recently cast as the lead in Bad Cinderella shares how she puts her banking skills to good use in theater, and Espinoza shares what it was like growing up onstage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Improvisation seems to have an inescapable connection with facilitation. It's a topic we've touched on many times in this podcast but, to really dig into its depths, it made sense to speak with the man who — quite literally — wrote the book on it!Robert Poynton is the multi-talented author of Do Improvise and Do Pause, creator of Yellow (a unique online learning programme), and the fabled On Your Feet experiential workshop studio.In this episode, we explore what it means to improvise — by saying no as much as yes, by learning to trust our embodied instinct and responsiveness, and by trusting that there are no wrong roads in the journey towards facilitating change.Find out about:Why the unpredictable flow of a workshop is the only flow it can realistically takeHow to facilitate with instinct, as well as intellectHow to embrace ideas, challenges, and interruptions in your workshops as creative inputs Why a workshop that meets your expectations may not be so successfulHow to pan for golden nuggets in a stream of silenceWhy Robert disagrees that improv is all about saying ‘yes'What acceptance, rather than agreement, does to transform the roomDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.LinksWatch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Robert's websiteThe Everyday Improviser (online course)The Do Books: Do Improvise and Do PauseYellow, Robert's online learning programmeConnect to Robert:On LinkedInOn InstagramOn TwitterSupport the show

Improvisation seems to have an inescapable connection with facilitation. It's a topic we've touched on many times in this podcast but, to really dig into its depths, it made sense to speak with the man who — quite literally — wrote the book on it!Robert Poynton is the multi-talented author of Do Improvise and Do Pause, creator of Yellow (a unique online learning programme), and the fabled On Your Feet experiential workshop studio.In this episode, we explore what it means to improvise — by saying no as much as yes, by learning to trust our embodied instinct and responsiveness, and by trusting that there are no wrong roads in the journey towards facilitating change.Find out about:Why the unpredictable flow of a workshop is the only flow it can realistically takeHow to facilitate with instinct, as well as intellectHow to embrace ideas, challenges, and interruptions in your workshops as creative inputs Why a workshop that meets your expectations may not be so successfulHow to pan for golden nuggets in a stream of silenceWhy Robert disagrees that improv is all about saying ‘yes'What acceptance, rather than agreement, does to transform the roomDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.LinksWatch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Robert's websiteThe Everyday Improviser (online course)The Do Books: Do Improvise and Do PauseYellow, Robert's online learning programmeConnect to Robert:On LinkedInOn InstagramOn TwitterSupport the show

It's #ThrowbackThursday and your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hardworking, mega talented and gracious “Dear Evan Hanson” actor, Linedy Genao.  Linedy shares with us how transitioned from working in a bank as her ‘survival job' to gracing the stage in “On Your Feet”,  her Broadway debut as the Gloria Estefan understudy!   Before closing out the episode with a fun ‘Fill in the Lyric' game, Linedy provides insight into how Broadway can be more inclusive to Latin Performers, how she overcomes imposter syndrome, and the importance of taking time for yourself as an Actor.    The episode opens with an updated mic check where  Samantha and Jason discuss the number one  film on Netflix for the last two weeks LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE starring Mila Kunis and Lisa Lampanelli's cabaret show, “Lisa Lampanelli: Big Fat Failure”, ! Exclusive Survival Job videos can be found here on Broadway World and the audio can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible or any of your other favorite podcast apps.  You can support the podcast and the hosts at www.buymeacoffee.com/SurvivalJobsPod and on Instagram at @surivaljobspod | @SammyTutz | @JasonACoombs.  Please excuse any sound issues, Friends! We are still in a pandemic!! Info on Linedy Genao:  Follow Linedy:  Instagram  | Twitter Check out Linedy performing on Curtain's Up: Broadway Is Back. Hispanic Heritage Month. Watch Linedy on 'Write Outloud" performing the song "Perfect Portrait"  Mic Check Links: Survival Jobs Broadway World Video/Article NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article How to Help the People of Florida Article "Luckiest Girl Alive" Trailer  Important Links: NPR: "How To Help Puerto Rico" Article Abortion Funds Website Plan C Pills Website National Write Your Congressman Link How to help Uvalde families NPR Article Check out Six Ways to Help the Buffalo Shooting Victims Check out Nine Ways to Be a Better Ally to Black People Register to VOTE here Where to Donate to Support Access to Abortions Right Now Info on Your Hosts:  Follow Samantha:  Instagram.   |  Samantha's Official Website here Follow Jason on Instagram  | Twitter. Broadway World Article on our Season 2 Launch Party Check out Jason's Official Website here Check out and support The Bridgeport Film Fest Support Us... Please!  If you're feeling generous, Buy Us A Coffee HERE! Please don't become complacent: Support the Black Mamas Matter Alliance Support Families Detained and Separated at the Border.  Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund. Support Black Trans Folx here Donate to the Community League of the Heights (CLOTH) Support the People of Palestine How to be an Ally to the AAPI Community 168 Ways to Donate in Support of Black Lives and Communities of Color The New York Times: On Mexico's Border With U.S., Desperation as Migrant Traffic Piles Up PBS: How to help India during its COVID surge — 12 places you can donate Covid quarantine didn't stop antisemitic attacks from rising to near-historic highs Opening and Closing Theme Music: "One Love" by Beats by Danny | Game Music: "Wake Up" by MBB.   If you enjoy Survival Jobs: A Podcast be sure to subscribe and follow us on your preferred podcast listening app! Also, feel free to follow us on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you!!

Kathy Fabian shares the process of creating props, set dressing, and researching for A Beautiful Noise. If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in a review! ABOUT KATHY FABIAN Fabian's Broadway credits include: The Rose Tattoo, American Son, All My Sons, Burn This, True West, Bernhardt/Hamlet, Pretty Woman, The Parisian Woman, Indecent, Sunday in the Park with George, Falsettos, Fiddler on the Roof, China Doll, On Your Feet, Living On Love, The King and I, An American In Paris, The Real Thing, The Realistic Joneses, If/Then, Rocky, The Bridges of Madison County, I'll Eat You Last, Kinky Boots, Lucky Guy, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Anarchist, Chaplin, Nice Work If You Can Get It, A Streetcar Named Desire, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Stick Fly, Relatively Speaking, Chinglish, The Normal Heart, House of Blue Leaves, Anything Goes, Ghetto Klown, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, A Life in the Theatre, Fences, All About Me, A Behanding in Spokane, Race, Fela!, Bye Bye Birdie, A Steady Rain, Waiting for Godot, You're Welcome America, Pal Joey, American Buffalo, Speed the Plow, A Man For All Seasons, Les Liasons Dangereuses, South Pacific, Sunday in the Park with George, The Homecoming, Cyrano de Bergerac, Pygmalion, Old Acquaintance, 110 in the Shade, Talk Radio, Prelude to a Kiss, Spring Awakening, High Fidelity, Barefoot in the Park, Souvenir, Steel Magnolias, Sweet Charity, Match, Fiddler on the Roof, Bobby Boland, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, and Golda's Balcony. Recent Off Broadway: West Side Story, Stage Around, Tokyo, Mary Jane and Othello, (NYTW) and Turn Me Loose, (Westside Theatre). Recent TV projects include creations for Fosse Verdon, Samantha Bee, and Sesame Street. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: A Beautiful Noise on Instagram: instagram.com/abeautifulnoisemusical A Beautiful Noise on Facebook: facebook.com/ABeautifulNoiseMusical Get Your Tickets: abeautifulnoisethemusical.com --- Come say hi to us! Facebook: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Instagram: @PageToStagePodcast @TheMaryDina @BrianSedita @BroadwayPodcastNetwork Twitter: @TheMaryDina @BwayPodNetwork YouTube: @PageToStagePodcast @BroadwayPodcastNetwork #PageToStagePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing our celebration of the 20th Anniversary of HAIRSPRAY – The Musical, my guest this week is the show's original choreographer JERRY MITCHELL who shares with us a first-hand, behind-the-scenes look into the creation of that Tony Award winning musical -- especially in regard to the how the show's unique staging, choreography, design, as well as many of its most memorable moments were first dreamed up and executed!  You will also get an inside view of Jerry's close collaborations with Hairspray's director, Jack O'Brian, lead producer Margo Lion, set designer David Rockwell, and Tony Award winning songwriters Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman. You will also have the opportunity to hear excerpts from the show original "demo recording" featuring vocals by Annie Golden and Jenifer Lewis!  20 years ago I had the great privilege of being part of the birth of Hairspray – The Musical because at that time I served as the Producing Artistic Director of Seattle's 5th Avenue Theater where the show received its World Premiere.    This is my 3rd episode celebrating HAIRSPRAY's 20th. Last week I had the great pleasure of having Marc & Scott as my guests, and a few weeks ago, on Episode 71, my guest was one of the show's original producer's, Adam Epstein, who is now the host of his own podcast called Dirty Moderate. Please feel free to listen to these episodes on any order as each of my guests brings their own specific memories and perspectives to the celebration. Jerry Mitchell is a two time Tony Award winner whose work on Broadway includes the choreography for You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, The Rocky Horror Show, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, La Cage Ax Folles, and Catch Me If You Can - and the direction and choreography for Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots, On Your Feet, and Pretty Woman.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You have to choose yourself and other people will choose you.” – Robbie Rozelle on what he learned from the late Jan Maxwell.  There's a lot of musical theatre references in this episode, folks. Proceed with caution!  Robbie Rozelle is a beloved performer, director, writer, graphic designer, and record producer who is responsible for some of the funniest and touching moments in the cabaret space of recent. Rozelle does shows all over the city… even across the pond in London. So how does he dominate the cabaret and concert scene?  “For me, I am very much a self starter. If I want to do something, I sort of will it into existence. A lot of that is a lot of cold emails. There are so many cold emails that I'll send out, 'Hi, I am beloved, fully ignored, cabaret sensation, Robbie Rozelle.' I'll send the album and I'll say, here's the pitch. 9 times out of 10, I'll never get an email back.” But don't worry, Robbie's concerts sell out in 26 minutes. That isn't an exaggeration. How does he do it? How does he sell his shows? If you're interested in producing your own cabaret and concert, this episode is loaded with goodies to help you. We also chat about social media helping or hindering the industry, pushing through performances even during a crumbling political environment, understanding that what we bring to the table in the industry is allowed to be specific, and the difference between a Renaissance person and the multi-hyphenate.  Robbie infiltrates the industry in such an interesting way, He has also directed and written or co-written sold-out cabaret shows for Tony Award nominee Melissa Errico (Amour), Tony nominee Kate Baldwin (Finian's Rainbow), Elena Shaddow (The Visit), Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), Mauricio Martínez (On Your Feet), Nathan Salstone (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Mrs. Kasha Davis, and frequent collaborator Jessica Vosk (15th Anniversary Elphaba in Wicked). In 2017, he sold out Feinstein's/54 Below twice with his debut cabaret solo act, "Songs From Inside My Locker", which was nominated for a BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award (in addition to nominations for Best Director). He returned to Feinstein's/54 Below in 2018 to headline Pride weekend with his new show "Bustin' Out", selling out and earning rave reviews. He recorded his debut solo album of “Songs From Inside My Locker” live in front of two sold-out audiences in 2019; the album was released to rave reviews in June 2020. He also created and hosted “Tuesdays at 54… with Robbie Rozelle!,” which ran for seven months at Feinstein's/54 Below in 2019-2020. Robbie is a Grammy voting member, and appears on the concert cast recording of Mia Moravis' Session Girls. For three years, Robbie served as the graphic designer and creative director for Playbill, culminating in the design of the branding of #PlaybillPride, a 30-day initiative of the LGBT movement in the theatre that included a redesign of their historic logo for the month of June 2014, which continues each June to this day. He currently serves as the A&R Director and in-house designer for Grammy-winning record label Broadway Records, where he designed the iconic "What the World Needs Now is Love" in response to Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. He also runs Ghostlight Design. When not designing, he can usually be found tweeting jokes and random musings at @divarobbie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You don't know the impact you could have in the world just by waking up today.”Gary Hirsch is on the podcast today to remind us of the little ways we can make a huge impact in the world — just by being ourselves — and how approaching life with an improv mindset can transform your life in countless ways.As a global joy artist, Gary has dedicated much of his career and life to using art to help us feel more human, while bringing more joy and less fear into the world.As a child, Gary's father helped him to release the monsters that visited him at night – by putting a pencil in his hand and encouraging Gary to get the monsters out of his head and onto paper. His father's mantra, "If you can make it, you can make it go away" inspired him to develop Botjoy, a global art movement designed to spread joy, courage, love, and gratitude.I personally get to enjoy seeing Gary's bot art all over Portland, and because it's adorned with phrases like "What inspires you?" and "What brings you joy?" – you know he's a guest you're going to adore as much as I do.In this episode, you'll learn:How to use Gary's idea of "Let go. Notice more. Use everything." to transform your day-to-day life in very practical ways.Takeaway questions to consider for yourself:How can I have more of an improv mindset? How can I let go, notice more, and use everything in situations in my life?What is one thought I'm currently making in my head that I could also make go away? ABOUT GARY & THE BOTSGary is also a renowned visual artist, muralist, and the creator of Botjoy, an exploration of how art can be surprising, delightful, and helpful. Botjoy has evolved into a global art movement designed to spread joy, courage, love, and gratitude, one hand-painted robot at a time. Thousands of domino robots have been painted by Gary and others who have taken up his invitation to "steal his idea." You can find bots left randomly on streets all around the world as a gift for strangers to find, in children's hospital to help young patients feel braver, and in classes rooms and studios all over the world as other's make bots for their community. Gary's public art commissions can be found in Dallas, New Orleans, Phoenix, Madrid, London, Melbourne (Australia), and in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.Gary is also the co-founder at On Your Feet a collision of business, art, and science that harnesses the power of experience and interactive learning to transform organizational culture and behavior. In his consulting role, Gary works (virtually and live) with fortune 500 companies such as Uber, Nike, Intel, Disney, and others.Connect with Gary:Visit BotJoy.comCheck out On Your FeetConnect on InstagramFollow on LinkedInWatch his TED Talk------------------------- Are you ready to up level your fun and creativity, inviting more joy and abundance into your life? Here are a few ways to join in the fun with Jen:Apply to be a guest on the podcastApply to work with Jen in my 12-week coaching programStay connectedFollow Jen on Instagram @chromaticjen_Join the FB Group

Marc David LevineTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Marc David Levine. After starting many businesses while growing up, and into his adulthood; Marc found himself in the business of producing Broadway Musicals. Marc has had a hand in producing tons of shows including: On Your Feet, Tina: The Tina Turner Story, Company, Hadestown, Fly More Than You Fall, American Buffalo, and Mr. Saturday Night. Marc won his Tony award for producing Hadestown. In this episode we talk about a few of those musicals, and some of the companies that Marc has started including Gemini Theatrical Investors, Premier Party, and Model Bartenders. Marc shares a fun story about partying so hard he got thrown out of a hotel, and I share an embarrassing story about one of my experiences on Broadway. Follow Marc on social media:Insta: MarcDLevineFB: Marc LevineFollow Gemini Theatrical Investors on social media:Insta: GeminiTheatricalFB: Gemini Theatrical Investors LLC