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Have you ever wondered how much movement is too much movement in an audition? Have you struggled to find movement that feels authentic to you? In this episode, Roger Ellis (@rogerellis), head of movement in the MFA Acting Program at Northwe
Ever wonder what it’s really like to WORK a National Tour of a Broadway musical? I mean, like being in BUSINESS as an actor and dealing with contracts, agents, and managers?In this episode, April Josephine shares her journey as an actor in Ne
A disarmingly honest conversation about career, loving yourself (ie your voice), and taking on the identity of "artist."In this episode, you’ll hear Sasha talk about finding success in unexpected opportunities like workshops, readings, and cab
Discover how training your brain and neurological system can instantly yield more freedom, control, and flexibility in your voice.You guys, I’ve seen Kimberly Moller’s work first hand, and I have to say - it’s like magic! In this episode, I
In this 2-part series, I’m going to tell you exactly how to mark your sheet music so that the accompanist has all the information they need to play well and in sync with YOUR version of the song.Today’s episode covers how to mark the cuts ins
Learn the 6 pieces of information that MUST be on the first page of your audition cut.Do you worry the accompanist won’t play your song the right way?Well, worry no longer, friend.In this 2-part series, I’m going to tell you exactly how to m
Let’s talk about 3 ways you can create contrast in your song choices and show your range of abilities and skills!So you’ve got an audition coming up and they want you to bring “two contrasting songs.” What do you choose?Do you find yourself
Ever wonder what you should be writing into your sheet music during rehearsal? When I’m music directing a show, I have a very specific list of things I want singers to write down in their score. These are stylistic choices that go beyond what
You guys, this episode is GOLD!!!I sat down with Jacole Kitchen, Casting Director for the La Jolla Playhouse (San Diego, CA), and asked her all the questions I’ve been dying to know about the casting process and what directors and casting dire
Hey friends, in today’s episode we are talking repertoire suggestions from the rarely done (yet Pulitzer prize winning) musical, Fiorello! (1959). From the writing team of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (also Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves
Friends, are you constantly worried you’re singing a song that’s overdone for auditions? Do you worry you won’t stand out from the crowd and that maybe, GASP, someone else will sing the same songs as you?! OR, do you have this undiscovered ge
Hey friend, have you ever wondered “why does my version of this musical theatre song sound so plain in comparison to the cast recording?” Or maybe you wondered, “how can I differentiate my performance from so-and-so’s famous Broadway version?”
Hey Friend!In today’s episode I’m laying out the 3 tier system I use with clients to help them create a diverse and powerful audition book that also showcases their strengths and personality.I’m talking all about how you can show the creative
Hey friends, it’s been a minute since I posted a new episode! In today’s episode I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing why I had to put down my podcast for 5 months, why I’m back, and how I’ll be moving forward with the show.If you’re feel
Whether you’re a young actor or a Broadway veteran, chances are you’ve had a horrifying audition experience. Ever had the accompanist stop playing in the middle of your audition? Or did you show up late and nearly miss your audition appointme
Charles Gilbert is an educator and author who has been training young performers and creating provocative original work for the musical stage for forty years. He started the Musical Theater Program at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia
Learn seven different ways to create an introduction for your audition cut that will communicate the mood, tempo, and key of your song.Singers, this oft overlooked part of preparing your audition can actually be the key to your success!When y
How do we perform folk music in the world of musical theatre? That’s the question I’m covering today with special guest, Madison Mae Williams.With folk musicals like Hadestown, Come from Away, and Bright Star being so popular right now, I’ve
A breakdown of the creative team, production history, character arcs, and music styles of my favorite show, Little Shop of Horrors!This dark comedy sci-fi horror spoof by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken is a gem of show full of quirky characters
Learn the hallmarks of Ashman’s lyric style and how he brought the dramatic conventions of musical theatre songs to Disney.Howard Ashman was playwright, lyricist, and director who wrote lyrics for some of my favorite shows: Smile, Little Shop
Discover the 4 types of songs that should be on your practice session work list. Do you look at your enormous repertoire book and wonder where to start when it’s time for your at-home practice?Do you start practice warming up by singing throu
Broadway veteran and award-winning director, Thomas James O’Leary, lifts the veil and shares his journey to Broadway where he played title role in Phantom of the Opera for over 1,000 performances. In this in-depth episode, Tom shares loads of
Are you an Actor/Singer who wants more confidence in your singing voice? Or are you a Singer/Actor who feels like your vocal technique goes out the window when you start acting more fully?In this episode, I reveal how acting gets in the way o
Are you constantly hitting a wall in the audition room? You know you have what it takes to play the role, but the director just doesn’t seem to get it? What you need is to identify your niche.In this episode, we’ll uncover the powerful conc
Learn how to unlock the secret of SONG FORM by analyzing common structural formulas of melodic form.Today’s episode concludes our 3-part series on MELODY and how it tells a story. We’ll examine how to identify phrase lengths, how to discover
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