What could happen if we could take our workforce to new heights? Workforce on the Mic presented by NAWDP brings you inspirational stories, innovative solutions, and expert insights that are shaping the future of the workforce. Tune in for dynamic conversations that motivate and transform the workforce development community. To learn more, visit: https://www.nawdp.org/
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Ladies and Gentleman! He thinks...He writes...He speaks his mind with YOU in mind even though some people think he's out of his mind... Who am I? "In my mid sixties and still trying to figure out what I'll do when I grow up." To keep my life interesting and enthralling I’ve lived in many different places, worked a lot of different jobs, had more than two kids and while never exactly rich, never considered myself poor and hardly ever was I BORED! As I come around life’s far turn, I write, I t ...
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Host Joe Rosko founded Built for the Stage with the goal of creating a bridge for the theatre community that would transport actors from the initial discomfort of how to workout to a guided experience to train like the true actor-athlete they are. This podcast is all about theatre, inspiration, laughs, and some fitness. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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#255 Robert Bannon - is a multi hyphenate performer, talk show host, and educator. His debut album "Unfinished Business" debuted at #1 on the Amazon A/C.
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49:57Robert Bannon is a multi hyphenate performer, talk show host, and educator. He has been featured on SNL/Real Housewives of NJ, and has performed at MSG, Beacon Theatre, 54 Below, Feinstein's in LA, Pride events in NYC, NJ, Detroit, LA, Ohio, and more. His debut album "Unfinished Business" debuted at #1 on the Amazon A/C. His new album “Rewind” was …
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#254 J Savage - also known as Jonathan, you can catch him at the Imperial Theatre, in the highly anticipated Broadway production of SMASH!
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49:57J Savage, also known as Jonathan, starting March 11, you can catch him at the Imperial Theatre, (where he made his Broadway debut), in the highly anticipated Broadway production of SMASH! Also a singer/songwriter, Jonathan took his pandemic experience and wrote his critically acclaimed one man show, Farewell to the West. Three months into quarantin…
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E08: Workforce Legacies pt 2: Bob Knight on Workforce Innovation
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24:30In this episode of Workforce on the Mic, guest host Kim Meadows sits down with longtime workforce advocate and industry legend Bob Knight, Director of Government Relations at Equus Workforce Solutions. Together, they explore Bob’s decades-spanning journey from public service roots in 1970s Milwaukee to his role in shaping national workforce policy.…
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#253 Shoshana - If there is a Broadway legend with a pulse, there's a good chance Shoshana has chatted with them on a mic!
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1:01:52Sho from @BWAYSHO If there is a Broadway legend with a pulse, there's a good chance Shoshana has chatted with them on a mic! Watch this insightful and hilarious conversation that highlights not just the passion, but also the work ethic it takes to create bwaySHO! bwaySHO YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/bwaySHO To try your own Broadway Fit…
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E07: Workforce Legacies in Action: Part One
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32:14In this episode, we are joined by Larry Robbin, Executive Director of Robbin and Associates, who shares his inspiring journey into workforce development. You'll hear how Larry's grandfather's experience as an immigrant shaped his perspective on hiring practices, and gain valuable insights on how the field has evolved to address increasingly complex…
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#252 Cameron Amandus Jones - a Michigan alum, and member of Lion King on Broadway joins us on BFTS Podcast!
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45:49Cameron Amandus Jones, a Michigan alum, and member of Lion King on Broadway joins us on BFTS Podcast! More on Cameron here: @i.amandus Try your own Broadway fitness program on a mobile app! https://builtforthestage.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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#251 Julio Rey - The Ups and Downs of Broadway - Playing Aladdin on Broadway
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40:34Julio Rey - The Ups and Downs of Broadway - Playing Aladdin on Broadway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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E06: Mentorship That Matters: Building Youth Career Confidence
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21:26In this episode of "Workforce on the Mic," you'll discover powerful insights on youth mentorship from Dr. Scott Brewster, co-founder and Director of Partnerships at Hats & Ladders. Listen as he shares with host Alexis Franks how to effectively guide young people through career decisions. You'll learn practical strategies for active listening, build…
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E05: From the Barbershop to the Boardroom: Innovative Approaches to Community Impact
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28:56Discover how two innovative leaders are transforming workforce development and community health in this episode of "Workforce on the Mic." Join host Alexis Franks as she speaks with Esther Lewis, CEO of Holistic Evolution Inc., who developed the Barbershop Talks program to address mental health and substance abuse prevention for young men of color,…
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E04: A Champion for Youth: NFL Legend Darrell Green's Journey to Workforce Development
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12:09In this episode of "Workforce on the Mic," host Alexis Franks sits down with NFL legend Darrell Green at the 2024 Youth Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona. Darrell shares his remarkable journey from professional football to becoming Eckerd Connects' first national ambassador in workforce development. He also discusses his long-standing commitment to you…
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E03: Building New Paths: Alternative Routes to Youth Success
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13:23In this episode of "Workforce on the Mic," we are joined by B.J. Paige, Executive Director of Youth Guidance DC and an expert in youth workforce development. Speaking from the 2024 Youth Symposium in Phoenix, B.J. shares his personal journey from being a "hard to serve youth" to becoming a leader in workforce development. He discusses the critical …
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#250 Timothy Oh - A young Korean-American actor, writer, activist, is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut with Romeo + Juliet!
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44:31During his time at Ohio University’s BFA Acting Program, TT participated as a Scribe of their BIPOC theater, Vibrancy Theater, and an alumnus of Shakespeare & Company. Most recently, TT has appeared in Romeo and Juliet (‘Romeo’ at PSF), As You Like It (Orlando), Camden Shakespeare Festival; A Midsummer Night’s Dream (‘Demetrius’ at Cap21); Yerma (‘…
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#249 Jason Forbach - Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jason Forbach, Joe Glaser in A WONDERFUL WORLD Broadway
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37:02Forbach joined the Las Vegas cast of The Phantom of the Opera understudying the roles of Raoul and Monsieur Reyer. In 2009, Forbach played the dual role of Rapunzel's Prince and The Wolf in Into the Woods at the Wells Fargo Pavilion. In 2012, Forbach joined the 25th Anniversary national tour cast of Les Misérables as Feuilly and an understudy for E…
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#248 KIM EXUM - Can now be seen starring as Alpha Smith in the Broadway premier of the Louis Armstrong bio musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD.
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43:24Can now be seen starring as Alpha Smith in the Broadway premier of the Louis Armstrong bio musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD. You also know Kim from being the longest tenured Nabulungi in BOOK OF MORMON Broadway. Instagram: @kim.exum To try a free Broadway Fitness program from Built for the Stage, go to https://builtforthestage.com/ Learn more about your …
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E02: Good Jobs for All: Championing Disability Inclusion
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22:26Tune in to episode two of Workforce on the Mic for a conversation with Kaitlyn Jackson, Policy Associate at Cornell University's Yang Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, about disability employment policies and practices. Kate discusses workforce development programs, systemic changes, and how to achieve access to good jobs for all. You'll …
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#247 Jordan Chin - Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jordan Chin, a cast member of the Tony Award winning show for Best Musical, The Outsiders.
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38:58Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jordan Chin, a cast member of the Tony Award winning show for Best Musical, The Outsiders. Jordan Chin (Swing, u/s Two-Bit) Broadway Debut! Theatre: ACL, In The Heights, Flashdance. TV: Marvel's Hawkeye, Tonight Show, SNL, Tony Awards, Macy's Parade. Commercials: TD Bank, Gilead, Google. UF graduate. Ailey S…
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E01: Are You a Workforce Development Professional? Unconventional Paths and Hidden Connections
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22:10Are you a workforce development professional? The answer might surprise you. In this inaugural episode of Workforce on the Mic, presented by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), host Alexis Franks explores the diverse and often unexpected roles that contribute to workforce development. Join us as we speak with Je…
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#246 Brent Comer - made his Broadway debut originating the role of Darrel.
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48:03Brent Comer made his Broadway debut originating the role of Darrel. But, Brent's journey to Broadway wasn't your typical story. Listen in to hear how Brent accidentally signed up to become an actor. See more on Brent @_brentcomer_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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#245 Dee Tomasetta - National Tour: Finding Neverland (Peter Pan/Associate Choreographer).
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31:28Dee Tomasetta (Associate Choreographer/Swing/Dance Captain) (she/her) is thrilled to be on this amazing journey! Broadway/NYC: Heart of Rock & Roll (Assistant Choreographer); SIX (Associate Choreographer); Radio City Christmas Spectacular. National Tour: Finding Neverland (Peter Pan/Associate Choreographer). Television: “Gilded Age,” “Marvelous Mrs…
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#244 Elysia Jordan - Company Broadway Tour
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37:06Elysia Jordan (U/S Jenny, U/S Sarah, U/S Susan, U/S Joanne) National Tour: School of Rock. Regional / Concerts: Billy Elliot (Ogunquit Playhouse), Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons. BFA: Ithaca College. Elysia is a passionate teaching artist and works with students around the world through MTCA. Grateful for Merri, Avalon, and the incredible fam…
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#243 Julio Rey - opened his second Broadway as a swing in LEMPICKA.
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29:43Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico; Julio grew up moving all over the country, stopped in Pennsylvania to get his BFA from Penn State, and moved to NYC six months before Covid-19 took over. Since then Julio made his Broadway and Principal debut in BAD CINDERELLA as the understudy for Prince Sebastian. This past Sunday he also just opened his sec…
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#242 Henry Gottfried - appear in the Broadway revival of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club as Ernst Ludwig.
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34:28This spring, Henry will appear in the Broadway revival of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club as Ernst Ludwig. His directing and associate directing credits include Broadway and Off-Broadway projects, as well as NYC concerts and the development of new works. Henry has also developed new plays as a director/collaborative dramaturg at Ojai Playwrights Confer…
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#241 David Guzman - Broadway and Film: Hell's Kitchen
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34:58Broadway and Film: Hell's Kitchen Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Hamilton, Newsies Co-founder of @PLAYSPACE.NYC Try out your own Broadway fitness program via an app at no cost and no catch! www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Broadway Podcast Network
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#240 Steven Booth - recently a part of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway!
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39:14Enjoy our chat with Steven Booth / @stevenbooth_verified who was recently a part of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway! Broadway: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Phil Spector/Terry Britten), School of Rock (Ned), Glory Days (Will), Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod u/s). Off-Broadway: Days of Wine and Roses, Dogfight, National tours: Kinky Boots (Charlie Pric…
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#239 Ryan Vasquez - as NOAH in the new Broadway musical, The Notebook!
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41:03Ryan Vasquez/@itsryanvasquez is currently starring as NOAH in the new Broadway musical, The Notebook! He has been featured in Broadway productions of WICKED, WAITRESS (original Broadway cast) and HAMILTON, where he became the only actor to play all the roles of Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson…
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#238 - Joe Rosko began his professional career as a trainer and actor at the exact same time in 2007.
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15:46Joe Rosko began his professional career as a trainer and actor at the exact same time in 2007. Since then, it has been his mission to build a bridge between the worlds of fitness and theatre. Rosko believed that actors were truly professional athletes but didn't feel as though the theatre community was equipped with the proper resources to train li…
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#237 Mike Baerga - The Heart of Rock and Roll, Bad Cinderella, King Kong and Miss Saigon
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40:04Mike Baerga / @mikebaerga (a native Puerto Rican-Houstonian,) Choreographed and Produced for HBO’S EMMY Nominated Reality Show, We’re Here, Showtime Network King Mo Fight, New York Fashion Week, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Shangela’s Big Apple Circus, World Pride 2021 Stonewall-inn. Broadway: The Heart of Rock and Roll Bad Cinderella King Kong Miss Saigon …
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#236 Carly Anderson - Polly in Crazy for You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London.
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40:06Carly Anderson / @anderson_carly recently starred as Polly in Crazy for You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London. Carly’s stage credits include playing Polly in Crazy For You at Chichester Festival Theatre; Glinda in Wicked in the international tour; Betty Schaefer in Sunset Boulevard at the London Coliseum / ENO; Kira/Clio in Xanadu at Southwark…
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#235 Jennifer Apple - Anna in the 10x Tony Award-winning The Band's Visit First National Tour
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51:10Jennifer 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 t…
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#234 Natalie Kassanga - Roth in the West End Revival of Crazy For You!
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33:16Natalie Kassanga is a professional actress and singer from England, and she is best known as a musical theatre performer. A 10-year-old Natalie was first seen in the West End as Young Nala in The Lion King, a role she portrayed for about a year. Later, she joined Oliver! In its original cast as Fagin alongside the renowned Rowan Atkinson. Most rece…
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#233 Joanna Woodward - Clare in the West End The Time Traveler's Wife
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26:57Joanna Woodward / @thejoannawoodward is currently starring as Clare in the West End production of “The Time Traveler's Wife” and was seen before on the West End in Pretty Woman. Joanna is an internationally renowned singer, actress, and burlesque dancer with multiple performances in theatres and cabaret clubs all around the world. She grew up in Gl…
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Fernell Hogan / @fernellhogan (Martin) Credits: The Prom (Broadway); Mean Girls (National Tour); For You Paige (TikTok musical); Fernell is overjoyed to return to Kimberly Akimbo after an exciting run at The Atlantic Theater Company. Huge thanks to his family, friends and the Carson Kolker Organization for their continued love and support! https://…
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Angie Schworer / @ngieschwore - "It's all about the button, baby." - Susan Stroman Broadway! The Prom (Angie ), The Producers (Ulla) , Something Rotten!, Big Fish, Catch Me If You Can, Young Frankenstein, Annie Get Your Gun, Chicago, Sunset Boulevard, Crazy For You, and The Will Rogers Follies. Met Opera: The Merry Widow. Regional: The Cher Show (G…
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"It's a matter of staying true to yourself while putting up healthy boundaries for yourself. Especially in our business, we don't want to dissapoint anybody. But at the end of the day if you stay true to yourself, if you stay authentic, then the right jobs will actually come to you. Then you won't have to be chasing things and you won't need to wor…
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#229 - Leslie Bowman - London's West End Guys and Dolls
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34:37Leslie Bowman / @lesliegbowman booked Hamilton on the West End with a broken collarbone throughout the entire audition process! He also performed on the streets to raise money to support his studies to go to conservatory. Leslie's story of climbing from the bottom to the absolute biggest stage on the West End is beyond inspiring! THEATRE INCLUDES: …
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#228 - Jarvis Manning Jr - Some Like It Hot
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33:21Jarvis Manning Jr / @jarvisbmanningjr - "Be yourself. It's so basic but it's such a freeing phrase. I was told that exact phrase, 'Go into the room and give them Jarvis. No one is going to go into the room and do Jarvis today.'" Broadway: Motown the Musical Ain't Too Proud Some Like It Hot Corinne Louie Photography - Headshot https://builtforthesta…
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Ayla Ciccone-Burton / @aylaccb - "I'm a very firm believer that your words matter and saying things out loud. You just have to keep being sure of yourself." Ayla Ciccone-Burton is over the moon excited to be joining the Queendom! Credits: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Broadway), The Book of Mormon (Australia), Dirty Dancing (National Tour). Many t…
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#226 - Nick Drake - Broadway's Back to the Future
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30:17Nick Drake / @nickxdrake - "The biggest thing that I've learned is that you have to be kind. As a younger generation person, you just have to show up as yourself every single day." NICK DRAKE (Ensemble)(They/them). Broadway Debut!! From St. Louis, Missouri, they grew up performing at The Muny as a child and decided to extend their education in Musi…
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#225 - Richard Riaz Yoder - Some Like It Hot
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33:38Richard Riaz Yoder / @richardriaz - "The people that fall, are the people that are really dancing." Richard Riaz Yoder is an award-winning tap dancer, performer, and veteran of 6 Broadway shows. He has been seen on Broadway in White Christmas, On the Twentieth Century, Shuffle Along…and all that followed, Hello Dolly, My Fair Lady, and can currentl…
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Andrew Durand / @durandrew - "Always focus on what you want to present, not what you think the people want to see." Broadway: Shucked, Ink, Head Over Heels, War Horse, Spring Awakening. West End: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Off-Broadway: The Robber Bridegroom (Roundabout), Gigantic (Vineyard), Love's Labour's Lost (The Public), The Wild Bride (St. …
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TyNia Brandon / @thetybrand - "I try so hard to have this deep trust in my intuition and in my instincts. And, I just believe wholeheartedly that I'll be exactly where I need to be and things will just work out. But, in the midst of the waiting, my training never stops." https://builtforthestage.com/ - fill out the form and ask about our next fitne…
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Scott Stangland / @scottstangland on getting through the tough times within the theatre industry: "I think dreaming gets a bad wrap. There's an element of being a dreamer and hopeful... Listen, i have negative streaks in me too. There are days i think, this city is beating me up and what's the point. But, I guess ultimately it's just a matter of ch…
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#221 - Clyde Voce - The Play That Goes Wrong
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38:20Clyde Voce / @clyde.voce What Clyde credits some of his consistent success in this tough industry: "Make mistakes. I make mistakes all the time. I have no problem being wrong. It's gonna happen anyway." https://builtforthestage.com/ - fill out the form and ask about our next fitness challenge! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad…
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#220 - Tinovimbanashe Sibanda - London's West End, Guys and Dolls
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32:37Tinovimbanashe Sibanda / @tino_naledi "I had to decide that there's something that I had to tell as well. Then I just put my mind to absorbing and learning. I could still learn, but I also had something to offer. I used to stand behind these giants in my eyes and copy them and try to figure out what they were doing that helped them so much. So the …
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Kristina Leopold / @tinapold24 - "With basketball specifically, I was always stealing the ball. That’s what I did, so even still, my parents when I was younger, would say, “Swipe that ball,” because that would kind of ignite a different energy that would come out of me. Even if you scroll back to my text messages from my parents, as I was walking i…
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Ian Campayno / @icampayno - "It will happen. You just have to be committed to sticking with it. Nothing will ever really be handed to you. There are times now when I wanna just quit. They’re always gonna be moments when things seem unfair or they seem like they should’ve gone another way that is out of your control. So all you can really do is go i…
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Traci Lee / @tracelaine - "I know I love to move my body and I’m much better when I move my body. I do it every day intentionally. And because of it, I know for sure my voice is better, my show is better, and more connected to anything I have to do on stage." Traci Lee is a Dallas, Texas native and pumped to be making her Broadway Debut at The Nede…
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#216 - Matt Gillett- Disney's FROZEN in the West End London
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34:30Matt Gillett / @mattdgillett is a dance captain for the production of Frozen on the West End in London! Swing / Assistant Dance Captain / Understudy Oaken and King Agnarr Place of Birth: Sussex, England. Training: Arts Educational. Theatre: Matilda (UK tour); 42nd Street (Theatre Du Chatelet); Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK tour); Jersey Boys (UK tour…
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#215 - Ross Carpenter - BOOK OF MORMON West End
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38:57Ross Carpenter / @rosscarpenteruk has recently finished in the West End cast of THE BOOK OF MORMON as Elder Davis and playing the title role in PETER PAN at the Opera House Manchester. Credits include: Angel in Kinky Boots the Musical in Concert (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Elder Grant in The Book Of Mormon (West End), Bobby C in Saturday Night Fev…
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#214 - Anna Woodside - Dance Captain for West End's FROZEN
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33:38Anna Woodside / @annawoodside is currently the dance captain for the West End production of Frozen! More on Anna: Theatre: White Christmas and We Will Rock You (Dominion Theatre); Oklahoma! (Chichester Festival Theatre); Man Of La Mancha, Sunset Boulevard, Carousel and The Wizard Of Oz (London Coliseum); Dick Whittington (London Palladium); The Las…
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