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The Lucy Ann Lance Show071425 ~ Broadway Comes to Barton - Roy More, Kathy Waugh and Cynthia Kortman WestphalJuly 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Roy More, President JRR Properties, Inc.; President Elect of Rotary Club of Ann Arbor and Chair of the Rotary GPO (Golf & Pickleball Outing) Fundraiser, Kathy Waugh, Board Secretary for Rotary Club of Ann Arbor and GPO Marketing/Tech and Cynthia Kortman Westphal, Chair, UM Department of Musical Theatre. It's the thrill of Broadway right here in Ann Arbor! Join the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor for an unforgettable evening at Barton Hills Country Club, featuring a one-night-only performance by the nation’s top-ranked University of Michigan Musical Theater Department. This event will raise fu...2025-07-1421 min
Broadway Vocal Coach84. Own Your Role: Being the Likable Badass Version of You with Dr. Alison Fragale"You already have worth, we're not trying to trick people into believing that we're something we're not. So, how do I get you to see my skills, talents, and values such that you recognize them and therefore see how being in a relationship with me is mutually beneficial?"Chelsea Wilson chats with Dr. Alison Fragale, author of 'Likable Badass' as she shares powerful insights on building status, authentic self-promotion, and strategic networking. Key tips include: using the 'brag and thank' method to self-promote, the importance of long-term vision, and leveraging relationships for career growth. 🌟 '"Authentic and str...2025-04-2848 minBroadway Vocal Coach83. "Choreographing Attention" in Your Self-Tapes with Tom Lipinski from 'Suits'"If you haven't done the fundamentals, that's all I'm thinking about. What a self tape is, is choreographing the attention of the viewer."Acclaimed actor, podcast producer, and star of "Suits," Tom Lipinski shares crucial insights on the art of self-taping, like when to break the rules 📸 and making strong, informed choices right away. Learn why you can get away with all sorts of shortcomings EXCEPT poor audio, and the importance of watching and assessing your performance. 🤔 Tune in for tips on grabbing attention quickly and making your self-tape stand out in a sea of submissions! Liste...2025-04-2146 minBroadway Vocal Coach81. The Key To Navigating Performance Stress with Kevin MunhallJoin Cynthia Kortman Westphal as she chats with Kevin Munhall, a Broadway performer turned stress, breath, and somatic educator. Kevin shares his unique insights into how performers can manage stress and anxiety, 😫 emphasizing the importance of understanding their nervous systems and emotions outside the context of performing. 😌 Discover practical strategies to reframe stress, avoid over-rehearsing, build resilience, and foster healthier social connections. Plus, learn why 'co-rumination' can be detrimental and explore the benefits of co-regulation. ❤️📣 Want to work with Kevin? Starting April 14th: If you're a performer looking to transform your relationship to nerves, overcome performance a...2025-04-0738 minBroadway Vocal Coach78. Everything's Coming Up Joel Crump! Broadway's youngest journalist says: don't wait for it to happen to youJoin Co-hosts Cynthia Kortman Westphal and Chelsea Wilson as they sit down with Joel Crump, Broadway's boy genius who's been interviewing stars on red carpets since the age of 12! Now 16, Joel shares how his love for Broadway led him to create his own company, Broadway Time, at just 12 years old and his experiences interviewing top celebrities like Denzel Washington, Alicia Keys, and Robert Downey Jr. This episode is packed with Joel's insights on pursuing your dreams, building connections, and maintaining enthusiasm in the face of challenges. His best advice? You can make yourself part of this industry y...2025-03-1043 minBroadway Vocal Coach77. From Fraud to Fearless: Turning the Tables on Imposter SyndromeIs "imposter syndrome" ruining your life? Are you clinging to it as a safety net, afraid to self-assess what's actually needed for your personal growth...? In this episode, hosts Cynthia Kortman Westphal and Chelsea Wilson dive deep into the topic of imposter syndrome and how it affects performers. And share when it might be time to leave that term "in the waiting room!" 🎭🏅🌟🔑 Key Takeaways:- Realistic self-assessment vs. imposter syndrome- The balance between confidence and humility- How and why Olympic medalist Ilona Maher claims she doesn't have imposter syndrome...2025-03-0325 min
GoalChatProject-Mode with Angela Miller Barton, Dayna Steele & Cynthia Kortman WestphalOn this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about being in project-mode with some of her favorite multi-hyphenates: Angela Miller Barton, Dayna Steele, and Cynthia Kortman Westphal. Angela is a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and program Coordinator for Wellcoaches; Dayna is a Rock Radio Hall of Famer, author, entrepreneur, playwright, and advocate; and is a music director, chair for the Department of Musical Theatre at University of Michigan, and co-founder of Broadway Vocal Coach.Angela, Dayna, and Cynthia all share tips in Debra's new book, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting" (Mango, January 28). During...2025-01-161h 14Broadway Vocal Coach67. Everything's Coming Up Mary Kate Morrissey! Elphaba, Vocal Health, and Self CareWhat does it take to star as Elphaba on Broadway? As Mary Kate (MK) reveals, it is not for the faint of heart! From her vocal health non-negotiables, to who makes up her voice and self-care team, we're talking all the nitty gritty of her routine and mindset in order to play one of the toughest roles on Broadway. "I have learned all of this from failing," she says. In this interview and the day-in-the-life content she regularly shares on social media, it is a gift to learn from and observe someone at the top of their game in...2024-11-2547 minBroadway Vocal Coach29. Behind the Scenes with Cynthia Kortman Westphal"No one treated me normally. I was either championed, like, 'I support you. I am pro-women. I'm an ally!' Or it was, 'You gotta be kidding me, I don't wanna work under a woman. Absolutely not.'"In episode 6, Cynthia shared what led her from a career as a classical pianist to a bona fide Broadway conductor and music director. Today, we're diving deeper into the challenges of being a woman in a field dominated by men, how Cynthia has navigated motherhood and her career, and her best advice for musical theatre performers. ⭐️Use th...2023-05-1544 minBroadway Vocal Coach6. Meet Your Hosts! Pt 1: Cynthia Kortman WestphalWe've told you that we know what it takes to make it on Broadway because we've been there ourselves. Well, today we're telling you those stories! We're diving into how we began our careers, what we still want to accomplish, and what Cynthia's favorite musical is and why it's The Lion King. Welcome to Part One of our "Meet Your Hosts" episode series!Find Cynthia on instagram @cynthkw⭐️Use the code PODCAST15 to save 15% on BVC Academy & BVC Masterclass6 ways to work with us: 🎭 BVC Academy...2022-12-0542 minBroadway Vocal Coach3. Is a College Musical Theatre BFA Worth It?Young musical theatre performers are faced with a huge decision early in their lives: should I go to school for musical theatre or not? This decision impacts their careers, their prospects, their finances, and their family. But few young artists think through the implications of pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. And we get it, it’s overwhelming! That’s why today we’re sharing the pros and cons of getting a BFA in Musical Theatre. Meet your hosts!Cynthia Kortman Westphal, a tenured faculty member at the University of Michigan’s department of musical theatre...2022-11-1137 minBroadway Vocal CoachWelcome to Broadway Vocal Coach!It takes specialized training, a supportive community, and a lot of heart to pursue your dreams.If you dream of creating a fulfilling theatre career but aren’t sure where to start or how to take the next step, we get it! There’s no easy roadmap to success in this industry! That’s why we created Broadway Vocal Coach. At BVC, we help musical theatre performers get unstuck and take the next step in their careers.Meet your hosts: Cynthia Kortman Westphal, a Broadway music director, conductor, voice coach, and tenured faculty member...2022-11-0801 min
Conversations From AwayMusic and Theater Higher EducationIn the Season One finale of “Conversations From Away,” we take a look at higher education. Often seen as necessary training for a career in the industry, college programs in music and theater can also present significant barriers to entry. Aaron is joined by Pascale Florestal (Education Director of Front Porch Arts Collective, faculty at Boston Conservatory at Berklee) and Cynthia Kortman Westphal (original Music Director of Come From Away North American Tour and original company member of The Lion King on Broadway, current faculty member at University of Michigan), both artists and educators, to discuss their experience teaching youn...2021-08-3048 min