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The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 10- Carrie St. LouisThis episode we are joined by actress Carrie St. Louis! Carrie is best known for her roles on Broadway as Glinda in Wicked, Sherrie in Rock of Ages and Lauren in Kinky Boots. She also is known for starring as Rose in Titanique (which I highly recommend seeing before it closes in June) and Annette in Cruel Intentions. She recently has been lucky enough to work with Dolly Parton on the Dolly Parton musical as Young Dolly. Carrie also is a vocal coach and you can check out Carrie's website (carriestlouis.com) for more info on how to work wi...2025-04-2253 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 9- Matt DeAngelis and The Janice JamThis episode we are happy to welcome back Matt DeAngelis and talk about all things The Janice Jam! Matt founded The Janice Jam to honor his mother, Janice, who he lost in 2022 to metastatic breast cancer, and the countless people affected by this disease, he, alongside a group of friends and Broadway industry colleagues, is culling another evening of Celebration, Remembrance, and Awareness, that will have guests singing, dancing, and helping bring funding to this very special cause.There’s an amazing lineup this year with people such as Ariana DeBose, John Gallagher Jr., Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lin...2025-04-1718 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 8- Catherine FillouxThis episode we are joined by awarding winning playwright, librettist and activist Catherine Filloux. Catherine's works have been performed nationally and internationally and her new play Third Person will be make its premier this fall at Culture Hub. Her other works include How to Eat and Orange, whatdies, Eyes of the Heart and Lemkin’s House. We speak with Catherine about what got her into activism and how it relates to her works, working on operas and musicals, her new play Third Person and much more!2025-04-101h 06The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 7- Sydney JonesThis episode we are joined by performer Sydney Jones! Sydney is currently starring in Sunset Blvd on Broadway in the role of Dorothy/Ensemble where she also understudies the role of Betty and Young Norma. She made her Broadway debut in A Beautiful Noise and performed in many regional productions such as The Karate Kid and Boop! the Musical! She’s also had 12 seasons with The Muny!We speak with Sydney about what got her interested in performing, what it was like making her Broadway debut and graduating college while performing on Broadway! We also speak with Sydne...2025-04-032h 06The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 6- Zeniba NowZeniba is an award winner writer, musical storyteller, performer and vocalist. She is currently working on the musical Take the Lead at Papermill Playhouse where is she co-wrote the music and lyrics. Zeniba is also a member of Maestra Music and will be performing at their AMPLIFY2025 gala on Monday, March 31st at Sony Hall! We speak with Zeniba about how one gets involved in creating a new musical, how one writes something based on something else, her involvement with Maestra Music and how Maestra has helped her in her career.Make sure to get your tickets...2025-03-2542 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 5- Tiffany MannThis episode we are joined by performer Tiffany Mann! Tiffany was last seen in City Center’s production of Urinetown. She’s been on Broadway in Waitress and Be More Chill, off-Broadway in Jerry Springer:the Opera (where she won a Lucille Lortel Award), Jelly’s Last Jam and Ragtime at City Center, on television in Rise, Orange is the New Black and New Amsterdam, the film You Go Girl! And much more!We speak with Tiffany about the hustle of being/making it as an artist, originating a role on Broadway, working on Ragtime at City Center...2025-03-181h 06The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 4- Solea PfeifferThis episode we are joined by artist Solea Pfeiffer! Solea is currently starring as Satine in Moulin Rouge on Broadway, which she is great in- 10 out of 10 highly recommend! Her other Broadway credits include Hadestown and Almost Famous, where she made her Broadway debut. Her other credits include Gatsby at A.R.T., Evita and Songs For a New World at City Center, Hamlet with The Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, The Light in the Piazza, West Side Story at the Hollywood Bowl, and the film A Jazzman's Blues. We speak with Solea about her the mean...2025-03-112h 11The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 3- Jordan TysonThis episode we are joined by the delightful Jordan Tyson! Jordan is currently starring as June in the Broadway revival of Gypsy with Audra McDonald and made her Broadway debut as Young Allie in The Notebook. Her other theater credits include Lempicka at La Jolla Playhouse, Into the Woods at PCLO, Bulrusher at McCarter/Berkeley Rep and Streets of New York at Irish Repertory.We speak with Jordan about her career, the importance of self care while working, making her Broadway debut, working with Audra McDonald and much more!2025-03-0452 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 2- Brandon KalmThis episode we are joined by actor Brandon Kalm! Brandon was last seen in Swept Away and has also appeared on Broadway in Waitress and American Psycho. Other credits include The Tempest at Shakespeare in the Park and on tour with American Idiot. Brandon is a fellow Pace alum and also studied at the Esper Studio. We talk with Brandon about his career, especially working as an understudy and swing, his experience working on Swept Away, beard maintenance, our mutual love of Once the musical and much more!2025-01-222h 31The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 11 Episode 1- Tom PecinkaThis episode we are joined by Tony nominee and Drama Desk and Theatre World Award winning actor Tom Pecinka! Tom made his Broadway debut in Stereophonic which he also was a part of at Playwrights Horizons. He has numerous New York and Regional credits including Ghosts at Williamstown with Uma Thurman, which he also starred in the movie The Kill Room with. We talk with Tom about making his stage debut as a kid in The Wizard of Oz (FUN FACT: turns out that Tom and I did the show together! He was the Scarecrow and I was Dorothy!), work...2025-01-151h 40The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 7- Heath Saunders on I Put a Spell on You ALiiVEThis episode we are joined by actor, composer, writer, lyricist, diversity dramaturg and director Heath Saunder! Heath will be directing upcoming annual event I Put a Spell on Your ALiiVE at Webster Hall on Monday, October 21st benefiting the Ali Forney Center. We talk to Heath about all things I Put a Spell on You ALiiVE, what it's like to direct an even like this, some fun things they have inshore and much more! Visit https://cbo.io/tickets/ipasoy24/tix to get your tickets and don't forget to donate to the Ali Forney Center!2024-10-1728 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 6- Julie BenkoThis episode we are joined by actor, singer and writer Julie Benko! Julie was last seen on Broadway originating the role of Ruth in Harmony and is known for her star turn as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl! Other Broadway credits include Fiddler on the Roof and Les Miserables. She’s also toured with Les Miserebale and the first national tour of Spring Awakening. She was also last seen in Theatre Raleigh's production of Jane Eyre and has performed regionally in productions of Once, Rags and The Fantasticks. You can also check out her three albums: introducing Julie Benko, Ha...2024-10-041h 34The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 5- Kerstin AndersonThis episode we are joined by actress Kerstin Anderson! Kerstin Anderson made her Broadway debut in My Fair Lady as the understudy then alternate of Eliza Dolittle. She also played the role of Maria in the Sound of Music national tour directed by Jack O'Brien. She was last seen in Lincoln Center's concert of A Little Night Music and her other credits include Cult of Love at Berkeley Rep, Unknown Solider at Playwrights Horizons and Arena Stage and Doubt at Westport Playhouse. Kerstin also is a teaching artist and if you are interested in working with her, contact her via...2024-09-272h 15The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 4- Andy KarlThis episode we are so excited to welcome actor Andy Karl! Andy is an Olivier winning and Tony nominated performer who just finished the Australian run of Groundhog Day where he also starred in the show in London and Broadway, and will next be seen off-Broadway in Teeth at New World Stages! His other credits include Rocky, Legally Blonde, 9 to 5, Pretty Woman, On the Twentieth Century, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Into the Woods, Alter Boyz and Jersey Boys. You also know him as Sgt. Mike Dodds on Law and Order SVU!We talk with Andy about h...2024-09-181h 08The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 3- Ben RappaportThis episode we are joined by actor Ben Rappaport! Ben has appeared on Broadway in Picnic, Fiddler on the Roof and most recently Goodnight, Oscar opposite Tony winner Sean Hayes! Ben has also been seen on TV in Younger, For the People, Ozark, The Good Wife, Inventing Anna, Mr Robot, and (my personal favorite) Outsourced. You can catch him next on the new NBC series Grosse Point Garden Society and the upcoming movie Albany Road opposite Renée Elise Goldsberry!We talk with about what got him into performing, working theater refreshments, his amazing career on stage an...2024-09-121h 03The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 2- Shereen AhmedThis episode we are joined by actor Shereen Ahmed! Shereen made her Broadway debut in My Fair Lady where she became the first woman of color to play the role of Eliza Doolittle on Broadway! She later would tour with My Fair Lady across the country as Eliza. She was most recently seen in Nine at The Kennedy Center and her other credits include A Man of No Importance at Class Stage Company, The Light in the Piazza New York City Center Encores! and The Age of Innocence at The Old Globe.We chat with Shereen about her...2024-08-291h 05The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 10 Episode 1- Noah WeisbergThis episode we are joined by actor, writer, director and producer Noah Weisberg! Noah is currently starring in Cellino v Barnes at The Asylum NYC! His credits included the national tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as Willy Wonka, on Broadway in Legally Blonde, Enron and South Pacific. You've seen him on TV in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Super Pumped, Law & Order, Modern Family and so many other shows…! He also has a production company called Shermerville and you can check out his short films Thank You Kindly and What’s Life Got to Do with It!2024-08-212h 19The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 13- Annie TippeThis episode we are joined by Lucille Lortel Award winning director, Annie Tippe! Annie is known for her directing work with Dave Malloy's Octet, Ghost Quartet, Cowboy Bob, and most recently Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares and Dave Malloy's Three Houses (currently playing at Signature Theatre until June 16th!). Annie has also directed short films such as Help Me Mary and Egg Timer. We talk with Annie about how she got her start, her directing style, what it's like working on new works and much more!2024-06-051h 02The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 12- Brenda WehleThis episode we are joined by two time Obie Award winner, Brenda Wehle! Brenda is currently starring in Mary Jane at MTC and has a long career not only in theater but tv and film as well. We talk with Brenda about Mary Jane, her experience with the show and what she hopes the audience takes away from it. We also talk to her about some of her career highlights, the importance of theater etiquette and much more!Don't miss seeing Brenda in Mary Jane at MTC until June 30th!2024-05-291h 07The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 11- Michelle RayThis episode we are joined by actress Michelle Ray! Michelle is just got back from touring the country in the national tour of Book of Mormon and is making her director debut at 54 Below with the new musical Masked. Michelle graduated from Pace University with a degree in Arts and Entertainment Business Management/ Directing. We talk with Michelle about her career, survival jobs and how important it was for her to get her degree in Arts and Entertainment Business Management and how it has helped in her career as a performer. 2024-05-141h 04The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 10- Isra ElsalihieThis episode we are joined by Isra Elsalihie! Isra is an award winning Iraqi-Swedish actor and writer. She also teaches acting at Second City in NYC! We talk with her about her journey to coming to NY, the importance of knowing what you need for an Artist Visa, what got her into writing, her teaching style and much more! We had a great time talking with Isra and can't wait to have her back on! To learn more about Isra, visit her website at https://israelsalihie.com/ and follow her on social media at @isra.elsalihie. 2024-05-071h 24The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 9- Matt DeAngelisThis episode we are joined by actor Matt DeAngelis! Matt is known for his roles in Waitress, American Idiot, Once, Hair and most recently Swept Away. We talk with Matt about his career but more importantly we speak with him about his upcoming gala The Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer. THE JANICE JAM: BROADWAY FOR BREAST CANCER is an annual event from Matt who lost his mother, Janice, in 2022 to metastatic breast cancer. To honor her and the countless people affected by this disease, he, alongside a group of friends and Broadway industry colleagues, is c...2024-05-0248 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 8- Gabra ZackmanThis episode we are so happy to welcome back Gabra Zackman! Gabra is an award winning audio book narrator, actor, director, author and teacher. We talk with Gabra about the work of audio book narration, her classical theater training, and much more!2024-04-2350 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 7 Craig NewmanThis episode we are joined by producer, director, writer and actor Craig Newman! Craig is based in LA and we talk about what brought him to LA, his experience teaching acting, him writing, directing and producing content and much more! Craig also has a production company called Craig & Co and can be checked out here: https://www.craigandco.co/. He also has a film premiering April 12th and 13th in NY. Follow Craig on social media at @cvnema for more info!2024-04-091h 23The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 6- Maestra Music’s Kat Sherrell and Kathleen WrinnHappy to welcome Maestra Music’s Kat Sherrell and Kathleen Wrinn as our next guests. Kat and Kathleen are Program Heads with Maestra Music with Kat being Program Head of Regional and Affinity Groups and Kathleen being the Directory Manager. We talk with them about their careers, working with Maestra Music, its importance in the theater community and about Maestra’s upcoming concert: Maestra Music’s AMPLIFY 2024!2024-03-191h 09The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 5- Lesli MargheritaThis episode we are joined by actress Lesli Margherita! Lesli is an Olivier Awarding winning performer and is best known for her originating the role of Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda on Broadway. She also appear in Dames at Sea on Broadway and Emojiland off-Broadway. Lesli has a ton on tv, film and regional theater credits and got her Olivier Award from her West End debut in Zorro the Musical. You can also listen and/or purchase her album, Rule Your Kingdom which was recorded live at 54 Below. We talk with Lesli about Broadway debut, how she really feels about slime...2024-02-202h 48The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 4- Founders of Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera: Dimitri Pittas and Leah EdwardsThis episode we are joined by the founders of Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera, Dimitri Pittas and Leah Edwards. Both Dimitri and Leah are opera singers and have brought their love of the arts and opera to Charleston, SC with founding Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera, also known as HALO. We talk with them about what got them into singing opera, why art is so important, what they hope to bring to the audiences with their performances and events and much more!2024-02-072h 48
The Uncensored Critic PodcastAlison Tanney on The Importance of TheatreAlison Tanney is a director, theatre enthusiast and host of her own podcast The Theater Enthusiast Podcast available on Apple and Spotify.
Alison holds a BFA in Acting from Pace University, since college she's turned her attention to directing and producing her own podcast. During the pandemic she directed 18 virtual plays with some of Broadway's best performers.
Her guest's work have been recognised both in the USA and the UK with the likes of Jamie Parker and Samuel Barnett who starred in the original company of The History Boys by Alan Bennett.
Her...2024-01-312h 07The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 3- Aaron C. FinleyThis episode we are joined by actor Aaron C. Finley! Aaron is currently in the ensemble of Moulin Rouge the Musical where is also understudies Christian and The Duke. He is one of 5 original cast members left in Moulin Rouge! Aaron made is Broadway debut in Rock of Ages and starred as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots. Other credits include It Shoulda Been You and the regional premier of Diner. Aaron also travels the country with his symphony concerts of music from the 80s, Phil Collins and Genesis.2024-01-231h 49The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 2- Colin HanlonThis episode we are joined by actor, writer, director, producer and teacher Colin Hanlon! Colin made his Broadway debut in Rent. Other credits include Falsettos, In Transit, the original off-Broadway cast of I Love You Because, Submissions Only (my personal favorite!), Uncoupled and Modern Family. He also directed an acclaimed regional production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! We chat with Colin about his career, his transition into writing and directing, his real feelings on the tv show SMASH, and much more! 2024-01-171h 35The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 9 Episode 1- Tom RileyThis episode we are joined by actor and filmmaker Tom Riley! Tom was last seen on stage in the National Theatre's production of Dancing at Lughnasa. Tom is best known for playing Leonardo Da Vinci in Da Vinci's Demons and made his Broadway debut playing Septimus Hodge in Arcadia. He has a long list on theater credits and made his directing debut with his film The Toll Road. We talk with Tom about his theater career, The Toll Road, his Broadway experience and much more!*This episode of recorded at the very beginning of the actors strike*2024-01-091h 17The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 10- Tam MutuThis episode we are joined by actor Tam Mutu! Tam was last seen in City Center Encores' production of Oliver and is known for originating the role of The Duke in Moulin Rouge! The Musical! He made his Broadway debut in Doctor Zhivago as Yuri Zhivago and his other credits include Love Never Dies, City of Angels and Les Misérables. We talk with Tam about what led him to theater, his love of sports, his take on new works vs. revivals, what he's learned from working on different projects and much more!2023-12-282h 49The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 9- Shoshana bwaySHOThis episode we are joined by theater journalist and photographer Shoshana bwaySHO! Shoshana talks about what got her into journalism, her transition from being a reporter in Texas to deciding to come back to New York, the importance of changing your name and much more! You can follow Shoshana on social media at @bwysho and can subscribe to her Patreon!2023-12-191h 52The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 8- Cast members of The Inheritance of a Long-Term FaultThis episode we are joined by cast members of the off-Broadway play The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault! Gabra Zuckman and Craig Wesley Divino give us insight into all things The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault: why you should see it, why it's important piece of theater, what it's like portraying different roles and much more. Gabra also talks about her work as a voice performer and Craig talks about Fault Line Theatre, the theater company he has co-founded. The Inheritance of a Long-Term Fault is playing at Theatre Row now until December 23rd!2023-12-1226 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 7- Elliot CowanThis episode we are joined by actor Elliot Cowan! Elliot was last seen in the West End production of A Little Life in the roles of Brother Luke/Dr. Traylor/Caleb. His other credits include 2:22 A Ghost Story, An Ideal Husband, A Streetcar Names Desire, Macbeth and Henry V. He is also known for playing Mr. Darcy in Lost in Austen and his film debut, Alexander. We talk with Elliot about his career, the importance of mental health and checking in with your fellow actors, role preparation, the stage door experience of A Little Life and much more!2023-12-052h 36The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 6- Lauren Kennedy BradyThis episode we are joined by Lauren Kennedy Brady! Lauren is the Producing Artistic Director of Theatre Raleigh and her Broadway credits include Sunset Boulevard, Side Show, Les Miserables and Spamalot. She has numerous regional credits and was the original Kathy in Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years. We chat with Lauren about her career in New York and what brought her back home to Raleigh. We also talk about all things Theatre Raleigh and her finding her calling in producing. 2023-11-281h 42The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 5- Lindsay Nicole ChambersThis episode we are joined by performer Lindsay Nicole Chambers! Lindsay is currently in the cast of the new Stephen Sondheim musical, Here We Are. Lindsay has also appeared on Broadway in Lysistrata Jones, Legally Blonde and Hairspray. She toured with Kinky Boots, Elf and Hairspray and has a number of regional credits. You can also get her album, This is the Chord, This is the Note, on bandcamp.com. We chat with Lindsay about working on the new/last Sondheim musical (which we came up with a fun "take a shot or do a crunch" game while you liste...2023-11-011h 48The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 4- Jenn GambateseThis episode we are joined by the delightful Jenn Gambatese! Jenn has originated roles on Broadway in such shows as Hairspray, All Shook Up, Tarzan, Is He Dead? and Mrs. Doubtfire. She's has also appeared in School of Rock, Carousel, The Sound of Music and on tour with Wicked. Jenn talks about the Broadway Green Alliance, what it's like being a working mom, auditions stories and much more! This is also just part one of our chat with Jenn so stay tuned for the part deux!2023-10-2558 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 3- Amy SpangerThis episode we are joined by musical theater star Amy Spanger! Amy is known for her roles in Tick, Tick...Boom!, The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate!, Rock of Ages, Chicago, Elf, Matilda and many others. We talk about her career, her early involvement in the musical now known as Next to Normal, getting to work with theater legends and much more!2023-10-111h 41The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 2- Catherine WallerThis episode we are joined by actor, writer and producer Catherine Waller! Catherine is the creator and performer of the new off-Broadway show called The Creeps. We talk with Catherine about all thing The Creeps, her career, her ambitions for the future and much more! 2023-10-021h 31The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 8 Episode 1- Lindsay Heather PearceThis episode we are joined by actor Lindsay Heather Pearce! Lindsay is currently starring as Rose in Titanique. She made her Broadway debut as Elphaba in Wicked and played Janis in the national tour of Mean Girls. Lindsay is also known for being on the Glee Project. During our chat Lindsay talks about the importance of taking care of ones self in the industry, what lessons she's learned, what is was like making her Broadway debut in Wicked and much more!2023-09-251h 42The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 8- Steve KazeeThis episode we are joined by Tony and Grammy Award winning actor Steve Kazee! Steve is known for playing the role of Guy in Once. He has appeared in other Broadway shows such as 110 in the Shade, Spamalot and Seascape. Steve talks about what it was like working on all the shows he has been in, the Tony experience, the book he is working on and much more! 2023-09-182h 00The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 7- James D. GishThis episode we are joined by performer James D. Gish. James was last seen in City Center Encores' production of The Light in the Piazza and made his Broadway debut in Wicked. James was also in the national tours of Beautiful and Les Miserables. You can also listen to James' album "So in Love" on iTunes. James takes about his life as a working actor, his love of writing and "camp", and much more! 2023-09-111h 27The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 6- Kim Chase & Aurora LeonardThis episode we are joined by actors Kim Chase and Aurora Leonard! Both Kim and Aurora are currently starring in Ruskin Group Theatre's production of A View From a Bridge as Beatrice and Catherine. Kim and Aurora talk about working on and performing in this famous play as well as their careers as working actors. We also touch upon the SAG-AFTRA Strike and why it's so important. 2023-09-0248 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 5- Neil LaButeThis episode we are joyed by playwright, producer and director Neil LaBute! Neil talks about what it's like to get plays produced, working as a director in theater, film and television, the progression of his plays and much more!2023-08-201h 09The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 4- Austin Highsmith on the SAG-AFTRA StrikeLet's get informed about the SAG-AFTRA Strike! This episode we are in conversation with Austin Highsmith as she breaks down the SAG-AFTRA strike. She talks about why SAG-AFTRA is striking, what they are asking for and much more! 2023-08-0752 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 3- Jay Armstrong JohnsonThis episode we are joined by actor Jay Armstrong Johnson! Jay is currently starring in the Tony winning Broadway revival of Parade. His past credits include, Hair, Catch Me if You Can, Hands on a Hardbody, On the Town and Phantom of the Opera. We chat with Jay about his career, his passion for producing, working with Emma Thompson and his yearly Halloween fundraising event I Put A Spell On You: The Return of the Sanderson Sisters.2023-07-111h 52The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 2- J. Jared JanasThis episode we are joined by hair, wig and makeup designer J. Jared Janas! Jared shares with us the his process of how we starts to design for a show, creating wigs and make designs, and much more! You can currently see his work on Broadway in the newly minted Tony winner for best musical, Kimberly Akimbo, Good Night, Oscar and &Juliet. 2023-06-221h 15The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 7 Episode 1- The cast of Park Theatre's The Shape of ThingsThis episode we are thrilled to welcome the cast of Park Theatre's The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute! Starring Luke Newton (Bridgerton, The Book of Mormon), Amber Anderson (Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror), Carla Harrison-Hodge (Cyrano De Bergerac, Amadeus) and Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy (War Horse, Hollyoaks). We chat with the cast (our first in-person interview since before the pandemic) about working on this current production of The Shape of Things, their interpretation of the characters, and much more!*Please note that this podcast episode contains plot spoilers of the play.* 2023-06-1446 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 10- Eddie DatzThis episode we are joined by actor, writer and director Eddie Datz! Eddies talks about his life as a working actor, the importance of having a life outside of performing, survival jobs and much more! 2023-04-191h 29The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 9- Paul Alexander NolanThis episode we are joined by actor Paul Alexander Nolan! Paul is currently starring in the Broadway revival of Parade and talks about his work on Broadway, auditions, wanting to be a fire fighter and much more! 2023-03-272h 00The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 8- Jamie deRoyThis episode we are joined by award winning producer, performer, host and philanthropist Jamie deRoy! Jamie hosts Jamie deRoy and Friends that helps raise money for the Entertainment Community Fund and current, and soon to be seen, shows on Broadway she is producing are Peter Pan Goes Wrong, New York, New York, Goodnight Oscar, Life of Pi, Parade and Leopoldstadt. Jamie discusses how she started out in the business as a performer, opening up for Joan Rivers and getting into the world of producing. 2023-03-221h 28The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 7- Jamie ParkerThis episode we are joined my award winning actor Jamie Parker. Jamie is known for originating the role of Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as well as Scripps in The History Boys. Jamie talks about life as a working actor, the feeling you get when working on stage and much more!2023-03-132h 47The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 6- Ryan M. PerezThis episode we are joined by actor, writer and host of the podcast An Actor Despairs, Ryan M. Perez! Ryan talks to us about the road he was on to get him to where he is today, life as a working actor and his podcast An Actor Despairs. 2023-02-281h 23The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 5- Bill HeckThis episode we are joined by theater, film and tv actor Bill Heck! Bill most recently starred in the Broadway revival of Take Me Out and is also known for his work in the Broadway revival of Cabaret and Signature Theater's Angels in America. He has also appeared in the Coen Brothers' film The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Pit Stop and FX's The Old Man.Bill talks about what got him into performing, his career working in theater and much more!2023-02-141h 27The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 4- Jessica BlankThis episode we are joined by Jessica Blank! Jessica is a writer, director, actor, story strategy consultant, and coach. With her husband Erik Jensen, she is the author of THE EXONERATED, HOW TO BE A ROCK CRITIC and COAL COUNTRY.As an actor, Jessica appeared regularly as the lead's loudmouthed big sister in CBS' MADE IN JERSEY. Additional TV credits include HBO’s HIGH MAINTENANCE, FOR LIFE, BLUE BLOODS, ELEMENTARY, THE FOLLOWING, THE MENTALIST, BORED TO DEATH, RESCUE ME, LAW AND ORDER: CI, THE BRONX IS BURNING, NBC pilot SHELTER, and several more. Film acting credits include THE N...2023-01-311h 02The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 3- Jack CanforaThis episode we are joined by playwright and Artistic Director of New Normal Rep, Jack Canfora! New Normal Rep is an online theater company dedicated to presenting both new and underproduced plays. Such plays have included Jack's play Jericho. New Normal Rep currently is play their first ever audio play which you can find on any podcast platform called Step 9 also written by Jack.Jack talks about life as a working playwright and how New Normal Rep was founded.2023-01-231h 29The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 2- Austin HighsmithThis episode we are joined by actor, writer and producer Austin Highsmith! Austin is known for her role as Phoebe in Dolphin Tale 1 & 2, and is currently starring in the West Coast Premiere production on Warren Leight's Home Front playing at the Victory Theatre in Burbank, CA. Austin talks about the importance of theater, life as a working actor, her writing process and much more!2023-01-161h 43The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 6 Episode 1- Jeffery PageThis episode we are joined by Emmy nominated and MTV Music Award winning choreographer and director Jeffrey Page! Jeffrey choreographed and co-directed the most recent revival of 1776 on Broadway and made his Broadway debut int Fela! Jeffrey talks about his career and the lessons he has learned along that way and the impact it has had on him and his career.2023-01-101h 15The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 5 Episode 6- Erik JensenThis episode we are joined by actor, writer and director Erik Jensen! Erik is currently starring in Broadway's The Collaboration with Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope. Erik talks about his career as a working actor and writer and how a near death experience has changed his outlook on life and his career.2022-12-311h 41The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 5 Episode 5- Jennie Harney-FlemingThis episode we are joined by Broadway performer Jennie Harney Fleming! Jennie is currently staring as Angelica Schuyler in Broadway's Hamilton. She chats with us about being a working mom, the ebbs and flows of being a working actor and the importance work showing up and building relationships.2022-12-2042 minThe Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 5 Episode 4- Beth LeavelThis episode we are joined by Tony-winning actor and singer Beth Leavel! You know Beth from her work in The Drowsy Chaperone, Baby, It's You, Elf, Mamma Mia!, The Prom and most recently The Devil Wear Prada. Beth talks about her life working in the theater, originating roles on Broadway and the impact some of her shows have had on people. 2022-10-261h 43The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 5 Episode 3- Sharon AzrieliThis episode we are joined by opera singer, Synagogue Cantor, and philanthropist Sharon Azrieli! Sharon talks with us about life as an opera singer and cantor. She also discusses her dreams on transitioning into working on Broadway, her albums including Frankly Sharon working with Frank Wildhorn and her newest album Secret Places. She also discusses her work with her many wonderful foundations. On October 20th The Azrieli Foundation will be having their 2022 Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert. Visit azrielifoundation.org for more information and make sure to check out the gala!2022-10-111h 23The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 5 Episode 2- Chad HortonThis episode we are joined by actor Chad Horton! Chad tell us what it's like being a performer working on a cruise ship as well as being the company manager of Mamma Mia! on Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas. Chad also talks about what it's like to be a performer working in the UK and around the world.2022-09-202h 47The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 5 Episode 1- Samuel BarnettThis episode we are joined by two time Tony and Olivier Award nominated Actor Samuel Barnett! Samuel is known for his roles in The History Boys, Richard III, Twelfth Night, "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" and most recently Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Sam talks about life as a working actor, lessons he has learned for himself along the way, and much more!2022-09-131h 40The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 4 Episode 7- macbitchesOn a special episode of our podcast we are joined by the director and one of the cast members of the world premiere play "macbitches" currently playing at The Chain Theatre. Ella Jane New (director) and Caroline Orlando talk about how they got their start in theater and their careers and break down what is it like working on this New York Times critics pick show. Performances are now until September 10th.2022-08-251h 19The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 4 Episode 6- Joe CarrollThis episode we are joined by actor Joe Carroll! Joe made is Broadway debut in Once and has gone onto star in Romeo and Juliet, Bandstand and Frozen. He has also appeared on television in "New Amsterdam", "Ordinary Joe", "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and most recently on "Five Days at Memorial" now on Apple TV. Joe talks about his life as a working actor, the audition process, and more! We also talk about our mutual love for the musical Once. 2022-08-231h 47The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 4 Episode 5- Ali EwoldtThis episode we are joined by performer Ali Ewoldt! Ali made her Broadway debut in the first revival of Les Misérables and later became the first Asian-American actress to play Christine on Broadway in Phantom on the Opera. Ali talks about her life working in theater, the lessons she has learned along the way and the importance of mental health for performers.2022-08-011h 40The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 4 Episode 4- Brandon ContrerasThis episode we are joined by actor Brandon Contreras! They will be making their Broadway debut this fall in Almost Famous and is the co-creator of The Homo Sapien Experience. Brandon talks with us about their life working as an actor, writer and content creator. 2022-07-191h 33The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 4 Episode 3- Nick RehbergerThis episode we are joined by actor Nick Rehberger! Nick understudied the roles of Tom and the Gentleman Caller in John Tiffany's The Glass Menagerie and played Fyedka in the last Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof. He has appear in film and television in such shows as "Gotham", "Elementary" and "The Equalizer". For this episode Nick talks about his life as a working actor, what roles he aspire to do and more!2022-03-292h 48The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 4 Episode 2- Tally SessionsThis episode we are joined by Broadway actor Tally Sessions! Tally can currently be seen in the Broadway company of Company. He has also been on Broadway in Anastasia, School of Rock, Big Fish, House of Blue Leaves and more! Tally talks about his he life working in theater, where he hopes the future of theater will lead and more.2022-02-222h 28The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 4 Episode 1- Nick GaswirthThis episode we are joined by Broadway actor Nick Gaswirth! Nick made his Broadway debut in A Christmas Story and starred in it's national tours. He also starred in Great Comet at A.R.T and Broadway and toured on the national tour of Wicked. Nick talks career and life working in the theater industry. 2021-11-061h 51The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 3 Episode 4- Lisa C. M. LamotheThis episode we are joined by actor, singer, Broadway dresser and costume designerLisa C. M. Lamothe! Lisa talks about life and experience working in theater from acting to working at Once on This Island. 2021-07-021h 32The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 3 Episode 3- Jackie BurnsThis episode we are joined by Broadway actor Jackie Burns! Jackie and I talk about life, her career and her experience as the longest running Elphaba in Wicked.2021-06-031h 31The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 3 Episode 2- Andrew KoberThis episode we are joined by Broadway favorite, Andrew Kober! And new talks about his work on Broadway as well as his work with the (M)orons.2021-05-042h 03The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 3 Episode 1- David A. GregoryWe are joined by actor and writer David A. Gregory. David talks about life as a working actor and lessons he's learned along the way. 2021-04-232h 40The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 2 Episode 5- Nicholas BeltonWe are joined by Broadway actor Nicholas Belton. Nick talks about this career, love of food and cooking and joins be in nerding out about theater. You can also check out his blog SundayTheory.com. 2021-02-041h 24The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 2 Episode 4- Koko MarshallWe are joined by film and theater actress Koko Marshall. Koko talks about her experience as a working actor and some cool upcoming projects she has in the works.2021-01-151h 15The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 2 Episode 3- Janine DiVitaWe welcome actor, writer, producer and director Janine DiVita to our podcast! Janine talks about her experience working in the world of theater and her other projects she's working on!2020-12-231h 00The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 2 Episode 2- Kahlil GarciaJoin New York actor Kahlil Garcia talk about his experience as a working actor and where he thinks the future of theater will go!2020-12-162h 04The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 2 Episode 1- Chad JenningsIn the newest episode of The Theater Enthusiast Podcast, we talk with Broadway Actor Chad Jennings. Chad made his Broadway debut as Dr. Dillamond in Wicked where he also toured with the show as well as with South Pacific and War Horse. 2020-12-113h 14The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Episode 9- Rachel JamesIn this newest episode of The Theater Enthusiast (and Other Things) Podcast we chat with Rachel James. Rachel works in Broadway box offices and gives us her background in theater and what led her to working in box offices. We also talk about how Coronavirus is and will effect Broadway.2020-03-142h 19The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Episode 8- Tim RealbutoIn the newest episode of The Theater Enthusiast (and Other Things) Podcast, we talk with award winning actor, writer and all around wonderful guy, Tim Realbuto! Tim give great insight into his professional career and what he's learned along the way. And I'm happy to say that we now have plans to work together in the new future! 2020-03-072h 20The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Episode 7- Tara NovieThis episode we chat with Tara Novie! Tara is a talented performer who gives her insight on performing, what she's learned as an actor and about herself and much more! 2020-03-012h 11The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Episode 6- Dominick LaRuffa Jr.Episode 7 of The Theater Enthusiast (and Other Things) Podcast features Tony nominated producer and actor Dominick LaRuffa Jr.! Dom gives great insight as life as a working actor as well what it's like to produce a show. 2020-02-061h 42The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Episode 5- Marc BonnaniThe sixth episode of The Theater Enthusiast (and Other Things) Podcast with Mar Bonanni! Get to know Marc and his love of theater, led him to working in merchandise and what he plans on doing with his large theater knowledge and Broadway collection. 2020-01-272h 28The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Episode 4- Elizabeth HarveyThe fourth episode of The Theater Enthusiast (and Other Things) Podcast with Elizabeth Harvey! Get Elizabeth's insight on ushering on Broadway and getting a Masters Degree in Theater Education.2019-12-201h 30The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Episode 3- Stephon PettwayThe third episode of The Theater Enthusiast (and Other Things) Podcast withStephon Pettway! Get to know Stephon Pettway and his insight on working as an actor in the theater industry. We also discuss the Golden Globes nominations, talk about 'Marriage Story', and I give my reviews on The Nutcracker and Toostie.2019-12-131h 58The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Episode 2- Z. Joseph GuiceThe second episode of The Theater Enthusiast (and Other Things) Podcast with Z. Joseph Guice! Get to know Z. Joseph Guice as he gives his inside take on his work in theater and film. 2019-12-051h 11The Theater Enthusiast PodcastThe Theater Enthusiast Podcast Episode 1- Kerrie Bond-MacInnesThe first ever episode of The Theater Enthusiast (and Other Things) Podcast we chat with Kerrie Bond-MacInnes about her background and love of theater. I also talk about what I want to the listeners to get out of the podcast. We will cover theater, film, television, and other things! Episode one is our test run of more fun episodes to come!2019-11-201h 41
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