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call and response podcastCelebrating Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations: Episode 60Get ready, 'cause here they come! With just a week away from the 2019 Tony Awards, we got to celebrate the 12-time Tony-nominated Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations. Hosted LIVE at Lululemon, we talk with Jarvis Manning Jr., Jahi Kearse, Edgar Godineaux, and Esther Antoine about bringing The Temps to the stage, navigating "cross-over appeal," and connecting moments from 1960s to now.
2025-03-2459 min
MyY2KJournalS1 E3/ POP QUIZ! Trevor Morgan + DCOM with Guest Star Felicia FitzpatrickJackie gives Jessica a POP QUIZ! on the life and career of our teen heartthrob, Trevor Morgan. Then we welcome our first GUEST STAR, the incredible Felicia Fitzpatrick (@felicianicole86), to discuss all things DCOM - the Disney Channel Original Movies.Links:Margaret and the Moon ~ Written and Directed by Trevor Morgan. (Make a free Vimeo account to watch.)Felicia on TwitterFelicia on InstagramShow Notes:Hosted By: Jessica Ward + Jackie ReillyProduced By: Jessica Ward + Jackie ReillyEmail: myy2kjournal@gmail.comWebsite: myy2kjournal.com
2022-10-0558 min
call and response podcastConnecting in Glorious, Humanistic Ways – Ty Jones: Episode 93We chat with Ty Jones, the Producing Artistic Director of Classical Theatre of Harlem and an award-winning stage actor (NAACP, OBIE) about rebuilding the organization to make an uptown impact, finding inspiration for programming, and creating theatre that is all about the people.
2021-04-161h 11call and response podcastCrossing the Finish Line Together – Brian Moreland: Episode 92We talk with Tony-nominated producer and recently named Global Producer of the Year Brian Moreland about the producer contributions to diversifying audiences, the need to break free of hamster-wheel conversations, and the necessity of rediscovering the North Star of Theatre.
2021-04-0957 mincall and response podcastEducating for the Win(s) – Tali Allen: Episode 91We talk with The Muny’s Director of Education Tali Allen about when she fell in love with music education, what her Gen Z students have taught her, and why being “the only” can feel both exhausting, yet rewarding.
2021-04-0255 mincall and response podcastPivoting With Purpose – Marty Austin Lamar: Episode 90We chat with actor-musician and Howard University’s BFA Musical Theatre Coordinator Marty Austin Lamar about the dare that led him to musical theatre, the power of education in the pursuit of equity, and the lessons he brings from his acting career to the classroom.
2021-03-261h 16call and response podcastShaping the Conversation as an Artist-Scholar – Dr. Lisa B. Thompson: Episode 89We talk with award-winning playwright, author, and University of Texas professor Dr. Lisa B. Thompson about why theatre is like a postcard, the importance of intergenerational connections, and how her work in academia and the theatre world inform each other.
2021-03-191h 06call and response podcastDisrupting the State of the Art – Khalilah Elliott: Episode 88We chat with marketing executive and entrepreneur Khalilah Elliott about finding mentorship as Black women in the performing arts space, working at iconic institutions like the Apollo Theater and Disney Theatrical, and forming her own company, Gafford Communications.
2021-03-121h 21call and response podcastBecoming (An Entrepreneur) – ChiChi Anyanwu: Episode 87We talk with talent manager and entrepreneur ChiChi Anyanwu about her game-changing experience at the McCarter Theatre, the origin story of creating her own management company, and the important three C-words that inform her work with her clients.
2021-03-0548 mincall and response podcastInvestigating the Possibilities – Kyle Taylor Parker: Episode 86Welcome to the land of Kyle Taylor Parker! We talk about his liberating experience in Kinky Boots, infusing his truth into his work, and producing his solo album Broadway Soul, Vol. 2 during the time of the ‘Rona.
2021-02-2653 mincall and response podcastLiving the Life You’re Supposed to Live – Jhanaë Bonnick: Episode 85We chat with Jhanaë Bonnick about her journey to and life as a Broadway stage manager— the lighting cue that made her fall in love with it, three skills she recommends for success, and the important foundation she considered when building Slave Play's stage management team.
2021-02-191h 01call and response podcastConducting the Music of Something Beginning – Kalena Bovell: Episode 84We talk with Memphis Symphony’s assistant conductor Kalena Bovell about finding her love of music by accident, inspiring the next generation of classical musicians, and collaborating with Rob McClure on the Ragtime-themed Conductor Cam music video.
2021-02-1250 min
Little Known Facts with Ilana LevineEpisode 234 - Felicia FitzpatrickHow do you navigate managing the social media site for an entertainment magazine when there is a national crisis happening? How do you share content that works for both older and newer Broadway fans? How do you keep the conversation about theater going when there is no live theater due to a global pandemic? Meet Felicia Fitzpatrick the social media director for Playbill- the theater publication known all around the world to theater lovers. Felicia is the first black female department head at Playbill and is a pioneer in the social media landscape. She also hosts “CALL AND RESPONSE” a podcast t...
2021-02-0854 mincall and response podcastCommencing Season 5 With a Look to the Future — Nick Daly: Episode 83After a tumultuous and unpredictable year that completely shook up the world, we’re back at the mic and looking to the future! The season five premiere episode kicks off with Nick Daly, a musical theatre and playwriting student at the University of Michigan and the winner of Playbill’s Search for a Star contest. We discuss his experience of performing in the first high school production of The Scottsboro Boys, rising to TikTok fame, and protesting in Kenosha this summer with a Gen Z perspective.
2021-02-051h 14
Have a Blessed GayEp 3. Biracial, Bisexual, Bicoastal: Social Media Activism with Felicia FitzpatrickWelcome to Have a Blessed Gay, your weekly spiritual-comedy podcast! Join holy host, Tyler Martin, as he critically discusses social norms, current events, mental health, religion, and spirituality from an outcast's perspective. This episode Tyler interviews Felicia Fitzpatrick, Social Media Manager at Playbill, activist, writer, moderator, and just a kick-ass biracial, bisexual, bicoastal unicorn. They discuss growing up biracial in a predominantly white community, the lack of response from the theatre and Broadway community regarding Black Lives Matter, and some tips on how to be an activist on social media. And, of course, religion and spirituality. Whether you're spiritual...
2020-06-2342 min
call and response podcast(I’m) Coming Out – Candice Marie Woods: Episode 82It’s call and response’s season four finale and we want the world to know! Kick off the final Friday of Black History Month with Candice Marie Woods. We chat about immersing themselves in queer culture, addressing misconceptions about trans and nonbinary folx, and navigating crossover appeal like their onstage counterpart in Ain’t Too Proud, Diana Ross.
2020-02-2843 min
call and response podcastLeading With Yourself - Cody Renard Richard: Episode 81Episode 81, go! In season four’s penultimate episode, we talk with Broadway production stage manager Cody Renard Richard all about stage management life—from his favorite part of putting up a show to what skills will help you succeed to what myth about the job he’d like to bust.
2020-02-2149 min
call and response podcastCreating a New Form — Raja Feather Kelly: Episode 80We talk with director-choreographer Raja Feather Kelly about why he started the feath3r theory, what he finds rewarding about his work at the intersection of theatre and dance, and what he’s accomplishing with We’re Gonna Die, currently playing at Second Stage Theater.
2020-02-1429 min
call and response podcastMeasuring Your Life in Broadway (Marketing) — Stevie Coleman: Episode 79We chat with Stevie Coleman, an account executive at SpotCo! She breaks down what it’s like to work at a Broadway advertising agency, how she merged her two passions of theatre and marketing, and her most memorable opening night experience.
2020-02-0754 min
call and response podcastCall and Response LIVE: A Threepeat – BroadwayCon 2020: Episode 78We’re kicking off Black History Month a day early with a THREEPEAT! For Call and Response’s third live show at BroadwayCon, we chat about the intersection of blackness and Broadway with Tina Turner Musical’s Destinee Rea, We’re Gonna Die’s Janelle McDermoth, Ain’t Too Proud’s Jelani Remy, Head Over Heels’ Taylor Iman Jones, and SURPRISE GUEST: Frozen’s Aisha Jackson!
2020-01-311h 02
call and response podcastOvercoming Snitching Moms and Other Obstacles – Kevin Curtis: Episode 77Give five hurrahs and twelve hip-hips for Kevin Curtis! We dive into his experience (and the optics of) playing LeFou in Beauty in the Beast, his first two TV appearances on Pose and Younger, and how his Grandma inspired him to start performing.
2020-01-241h 04
call and response podcastFeeling Good and Feeling Seen – Eboni Booth: Episode 76We chat with actor-playwright Eboni Booth about feeling isolated as the only black woman in a space, transitioning from actor to Juilliard playwright fellow, and making her Off-Broadway playwriting debut with Paris, currently playing at Atlantic Stage 2. Get tickets to Paris here: https://atlantictheater.org/production/paris/
2020-01-1748 min
call and response podcastEnriching the Community With Joy – Eric Lockley: Episode 75We talk with award-winning actor-producer-writer-creative Eric Lockley about creating work that is meaningful, winning Apollo Theater Amateur Night (THRICE), and uplifting voices with The Movement Theatre Company and Harlem 9.
2020-01-101h 15
call and response podcastProviding the Medicinal Hope – Jordan E. Cooper: Episode 74Kick off the new decade with a double-dose of Capricorn energy in this very special episode as Felicia lives out her fan-girl dreams with Ain’t No Mo’s Jordan E. Cooper! We chat with the award-winning playwright and actor about creating theatre as a kid in Texas, writing for television, and providing a hopeful space for black theatregoers. Plus, an exclusive performance of Ain’t No Mo’s powerful “Easy” monologue.
2020-01-0349 min
call and response podcastRetiring from the BS – Zeniba Now: Episode 73It's call and response's final episode of 2019 and the DECADE (but don’t worry, there’s more episodes for season 4 ahead!). We talk with musical storyteller Zeniba Now about her experience with Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal’s BARS Workshop at the Public Theater, the differences between the West and East coast, and her mystical epic The Loophole.
2019-12-2751 min
call and response podcastTrusting the Process - James Roberts IV: Episode 72After a chance meeting outside of Broadway Dance Center, we chat with James Roberts IV about finding his way back to performance after majoring in marketing, creating his own content, and reenergizing yourself as an artist.
2019-12-201h 00
call and response podcastInviting Folks to the Theatre Party – Jim Joseph: Episode 71We chat with ART/NY’s Director of Operations and TedxBroadway alum Jim Joseph about his journey to theatre, the rewards and challenges of working in arts administration, and NFL’s Rooney Rule that inspired his TedxBroadway talk.
2019-12-1351 min
call and response podcastDiggin’ It (Uh Uh Uh) – Khleo Thomas: Episode 70Before you go and dig those holes, listen to our latest episode as we chat with actor-entrepreneur Khleo Thomas about working on the iconic Disney movie Holes, transitioning to telling stories through music, and evolving into a multi-faceted identity.
2019-12-0641 min
call and response podcastSaying Yes to This (Transformation) – Jasmine Cephas Jones: Episode 69We chat with Jasmine Cephas Jones about her favorite Hamilton memories, her childhood in the downtown theatre scene, and the lessons she learned returning to the stage in the musical adaptation of Cyrano, currently playing Off-Broadway.
2019-11-2932 min
call and response podcastIgniting (New) Fires in the Mirror – Michael Benjamin Washington: Episode 68We talk with Michael Benjamin Washington about transitioning from Texas to New York City, preserving black and queer history through his writing, and finding specificity for the 28 characters he plays in the revival of Anna Deavere Smith’s Fires in the Mirror, currently playing at Signature Theatre.
2019-11-2240 min
call and response podcastWorking From a Place of Abundance – Marchánt Davis: Episode 67We chat with Marchánt Davis about the importance of finding abundance as an artist, the magic created in the Ain’t No Mo’ rehearsal room, and the dramaturgy for his role in The Great Society, currently running at Lincoln Center Theater.
2019-11-1554 min
call and response podcastDiversifying Diversity – Miranda Haymon: Episode 66Ready for some Big Virgo Energy?! We talk with director Miranda Haymon about investigating conclusions in the rehearsal room, operating in all-white spaces, and promoting Diversity with a capital “D.”
2019-11-081h 17
call and response podcastMonstering the World – Whitney White: Episode 65We talk with Susan Stroman Award-winning director and creator Whitney White about finding rhythms within scripts, code-switching within predominantly white spaces, and discovering the dynamics within for all the women who thought they were Mad, currently running at Soho Rep. Also check out the other show Whitney recently directed, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, currently running at Second Stage.
2019-11-0135 min
call and response podcastTelling Our Future - Derrick Davis: Episode 64The Phantom of the Opera is here! We talk with Derrick Davis, the titular star of Phantom’s national tour about the cosmic journey to fulfill his Phantom destiny, the nuances of playing Carousel's Billy Bigelow as a black man, and the importance of sharing truthful stories of black experiences.
2019-10-2551 min
call and response podcastCelebrating Season 4 The Glinda Way - Brittney Johnson: Episode 63Let us be glad and let us be grateful, because we are BACK for season four, y’all! For our premiere episode, we talk with Brittney Johnson about the nuances of making history as Wicked’s first black Glinda, the freedom in not limiting yourself, and the importance of finding a character's essence.
2019-10-1849 min
call and response podcastClaiming the Space – Lynn Nottage: Episode 62And like that, another call and response season is complete! For the season three finale, we talk with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner (and one of Felicia’s personal heroes) Lynn Nottage about approaching every play in a new way, ignoring the restrictions put on black women writers, and tapping into her musical roots for her current project, Secret Life of Bees, at Atlantic Theater.
2019-06-1432 min
call and response podcastBuilding Our Sandcastles of Art – Jelani Alladin: Episode 61For season three’s penultimate episode we talk with Jelani Alladin about originating the role of Kristoff in Frozen on Broadway, exploring identity through writing, and acknowledging an artist’s superpower to change the world.
2019-06-0759 min
call and response podcastFinding Your Glory – Glory: Episode 59We talk with Glory about finding her way to stand-up comedy (and back again), embracing moments of failure, and pushing back against racism and sexism in the comedy industry through her shows Strawberry Milk and Pretty Funny Friends.
2019-05-2446 min
call and response podcastWriting Towards Freedom – Chisa Hutchinson: Episode 58We talk with award-winning writer Chisa Hutchinson about fighting assumptions, working as Lynn Nottage’s assistant, and exploring her sense of duality in her new Audible-commissioned play Proof of Love, currently running at Minetta Lane.
2019-05-1755 min
call and response podcastErasing the Line – Kent Gash: Episode 57Get ready for a full-circle moment that was eight years in the making! We chat with NYU Tisch New Studio on Broadway’s Founding Director and professor (who is also a full-time director!) Kent Gash about navigating between academia and the professional theatre world, creating a safe space for students in higher education, and examining (and humanizing) the world of incarceration.
2019-05-101h 08
call and response podcastCollaborating For The Truth; or, We Go Together – Saheem Ali: Episode 56This week, we chat our first director guest! Saheem Ali discusses what excites him when reading a script, why immigrating to America changed his perspective on theatre, and how a trip to London—and a production of Grease—changed his life. You can read Saheem's essay about Grease in the New York Times here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/15/theater/grease-in-a-nairobi-high-school-saheem-ali-on-his-first-time-directing.html
2019-05-0329 min
call and response podcastFeeling Like Home – Tiffany Denise Hobbs: Episode 55We talk with Tiffany Denise Hobbs about acting in Donald Glover’s Atlanta on FX and Sara Bareilles’ Waitress on Broadway, overcoming the feeling of being an outsider as the only black student in ballet class, and accessing your ancestral home through art.
2019-04-2638 min
call and response podcastDancing Through Life – Lyric Danae: Episode 54We chat with Lyric Danae about navigating the differences between dance genres—from Alvin Ailey’s Horton technique to pop musical Oscar at the Crown, performing on the Boston Celtics dance team, and finding home wherever you go.
2019-04-191h 03
call and response podcastBringing You A Story That’s True - Dominique Morisseau: Episode 53Get ready, 'cause here she comes! We sit down with Obie winner and MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant recipient Dominique Morisseau to discuss being a student of playwriting, proactively diversifying audiences, and making her Broadway debut with Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations.
2019-04-1250 min
call and response podcastTelling All With Mr. Duvall – Rick Younger: Episode 52We talk (and laugh…a lot) with Mean Girls’ Rick Younger about how he discovered comedy (shout-out to Peanut), the genius and work ethic of comedians, and the insider scoop on his audition experience for the Tina Fey Broadway musical.
2019-04-051h 01
call and response podcastBridging the Biracial Identity – Bill Posley: Episode 51We chat with storyteller Bill Posley about his solo-show The Day I Became Black, currently running at SoHo Playhouse, the isolation that comes with being biracial, and the power (and vulnerability) of laughter.
2019-03-291h 13
call and response podcastDiscovering the Freedom to Be Me - Jordan Donica: Episode 50We celebrate a big milestone (episode 50!) with a big talent: Jordan Donica! We breakdown his experience of being the first black Raoul in Phantom of the Opera, the lessons he learned from his Hamilton family, and the vulnerability that comes with making your own work.
2019-03-221h 01
call and response podcastBecoming (a Storyteller) - Tori Sampson: Episode 49We chat with Tori Sampson about seeing her first play at age 21, combining her sociological background with her writing, and exploring black beauty and womanhood through her play If Pretty Hurts Than Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka, currently running at Playwrights Horizon.
2019-03-1550 min
call and response podcastClaiming Your Curiosity - Charly Evon Simpson: Episode 48Nobody puts Baby in the corner, nor Charly Evon Simpson! We sit down with the playwright to talk about declaring the identity of “playwright,” elevating important stories of black women, and expanding her artistry as a teacher.
2019-03-0856 min
call and response podcastEmbracing Who You Are - Kristolyn Lloyd: Episode 47You get a double dose of Capricorn this week as we sit down with Kristolyn Lloyd (Dear Evan Hansen, Paradise Blue, Invisible Thread, Blue Ridge) to talk about existing in all-white spaces, challenging the insecurity of “not feeling black enough,” and understanding that saying “no” as a black woman can mean sacrifices.
2019-03-0145 min
call and response podcastBeing All Grit, Fierceness, Cocoa Butter, and Amazingness - Nzinga Williams: Episode 46We chat with Atlantic Theater Company’s company manager Nzinga Williams about defining the role of a company manager (“I'm kind of like the bra...”), navigating predominately white workspaces, and discovering the fullness of being a black woman.
2019-02-221h 09
call and response podcastRitualizing the Revolution – Aleshea Harris: Episode 45We talk with Obie-winning playwright Aleshea Harris about liberating the black body, navigating negative tropes, and ascending past the white gaze as a black female writer.
2019-02-1531 min
call and response podcastLiving in Color – Jocelyn Bioh: Episode 44We get back into the swing of things as we chat with Lortel-winning playwright-performer Jocelyn Bioh! We chat about finding her comedic playwriting voice, navigating grad school programs, and reclaiming African narratives with School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play.
2019-02-081h 02
call and response podcastCall and Response Live 2.0 at BroadwayCon: Episode 43Happy Black History Month, y'all! Call and Response is BACK IN THE HABIT, and it's time to kick off our third season with our second live show at BroadwayCon! We get down and talk with King Kong’s Christiani Pitts, Once On This Island Tony nominee Hailey Kilgore, Mean Girls’ DeMarius R. Copes, and Be More Chill’s Britton Smith about their experiences as black performing artists.
2019-02-011h 04
Matt Rodin Radioa conversation with Felicia FitzpatrickA conversation with Felicia Fitzpatrick about managing social media for one of the biggest theater brands in the world - Playbill. The struggles and triumphs of starting a podcast, rediscovering vulnerability and what it means to be a 20-something in New York City. Felicia is someone who I always find myself having in-depth conversations with and we've known each other since the very beginning of both of our careers. She is intelligent, insightful, fun and just a kind soul. You can find her podcast, CALL AND RESPONSE, on iTunes and on social media.
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2018-10-1000 min
call and response podcastBuilding Community - Season 2 Finale: Episode 42In the season 2 finale, the script gets flipped! Host Felicia Fitzpatrick sits down in the interviewee chair as podcast alum Marc J. Franklin chats with her about her artistic journey, how she transitioned to Playbill social media, and why she started the podcast.
2018-09-211h 04
call and response podcastTaking Ownership - Adam Hyndman: Episode 41In season two's penultimate episode, we talk with Aladdin and Once on This Island actor Adam Hyndman about how studying anthropology has impacted his work as an artist, liberating your dreams, and viewing theatre as a totem for our society.
2018-09-141h 16
call and response podcastPursuing Your Dreams - Douglas Lyons: Episode 40We talk with composer/lyricist and Broadway actor Douglas Lyons about the importance of visibility for black artists, why black artists shouldn’t need a label to exist, and a sneak peek of his latest work!
2018-09-0757 min
Broadwaysted!Felicia Fitzpatrick gets Broadwaysted!Play along as Felicia Fitzpatrick (Playbill) joins Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for MANCAN wine, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and Tanteo tequila.Become a supporter on our Patreon: https://bit.ly/2Q2zELGThis episode is brought to you by Goldstar! Get $10 off already discounted tickets by using the code BROADWAYSTED at checkout.goldstar.com/broadwaysted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-09-0457 min
call and response podcastEmbracing Your Blackness - Jessie Hooker-Bailey: Episode 39We chat with Waitress’ Jessie Hooker-Bailey about not letting others define your blackness, making diversity the new normal, and staying grounded when you achieve your dreams.
2018-08-3147 min
call and response podcastReclaiming the Title "Black Artist" - Amara Janae Brady: Episode 38We talk with theatre-maker Amara Janae Brady about finding work that sustains you, validating everyone’s theatrical experiences, and creating art where black people exist as their own heroes.
2018-08-2400 min
call and response podcastNot Throwing Away Her Shot - Micayla Brewster: Episode 37We talk with Marathon Digital’s Account Manager Micayla Brewster about what it’s like to work on Hamilton’s social media team, her “theatergoing hair,” and boldly going after what you want.
2018-08-1742 min
call and response podcastChillin' Out, Maxin', Relaxin' All Cool - Gilbert L. Bailey II: Episode 36We chat with Bronx Tale alum Gilbert L. Bailey II about learning from Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s Holy Trinity, writing multidimensional black characters, and “doing you to the fullest.”
2018-08-101h 09
call and response podcastLaughing Through Life - Dewayne Perkins: Episode 35We chat with comedian, actor, and writer Dewayne Perkins about finding his way to comedy, building jokes, and writing for The Break with Michelle Wolf.
2018-08-0347 min
call and response podcastChanneling the Spirit of Whitney Houston - Kevin Smith Kirkwood: Episode 34We chat with Kinky Boots’ Kevin Smith Kirkwood about the universal messages of the Tony-winning musical, what it was like playing Huck Finn in Big River, and how (and why) he keeps the spirit of Whitney Houston alive.
2018-07-2048 min
call and response podcastLeading With Wonder - Destinee Rea: Episode 33We experience some serious #BlackGirlMagic as we chat with Amélie’s and BOLD’s Destinee Rea about her advice for someone’s first year in New York City, how to embrace they valleys and peaks of life, and what it’s like walking into an audition as the only black woman.
2018-07-1346 min
call and response podcastContinuing the Momentum - Clinton Roane: Episode 32We talk with Scottsboro Boys’ Clinton Roane about creative teams who create safe rehearsal spaces, the differences between Broadway and London audiences, and self-care practices to stay connected with fellow company members.
2018-07-0648 min
call and response podcastCelebrating Yourself Triumphantly - Nick Rashad Burroughs: Episode 31We chat with Kinky Boots and Something Rotten! alum Nick Rashad Burroughs about falling into theatre, coming out, and getting Baptized by Broadway (and James Brown).
2018-06-2941 min
call and response podcastHealing Through Music - Kenney M. Green: Episode 30No his first name ain’t baby, it’s Kenney, Mr. Green if ya nasty! We chat with Kenney M. Green about working at the popular Marie’s Crisis, breaking down “types,” and music's role in shining a light on injustice.
2018-06-0152 min
call and response podcastLiving Out Loud – Nathan Lee Graham: Episode 29We talk with Grammy winner and Lortel and Drama League nominee Nathan Lee Graham about finding the universal impact in specific stories, fighting for better written roles, and becoming the truest version of yourself as soon as you can, (plus some Sweet Home Alabama memories, just for 7th grade Felicia.)
2018-05-2559 min
call and response podcastConnecting to Something Higher – Taylor N. Daniels: Episode 28We talk with Taylor N. Daniels about telling stories through dance, navigating national tours and non-equity life, and his approach to his artistry that’ll have you asking “who’s that guy?”
2018-05-181h 13
call and response podcastShowing Up (And I'm Telling You) - Kim Shaw: Episode 27We head to Webster Avenue for the fourth time to chat with A Bronx Tale’s company manager, Kim Shaw! We chat about representation on the administrative side of the arts, the differences between working at a theme park and Broadway, and what it takes to be a company manager.
2018-05-1149 min
call and response podcastMaking Space to Tell Our Truths - Morgan Siobhan Green: Episode 26We talk with Morgan Siobhan Green about making your voice heard in the rehearsal room, liberating yourself from the black monolithic acting algorithm, and stretching to make room for the next generation.
2018-05-041h 03
call and response podcastStanding in Your Truth - J. Harrison Ghee: Episode 25Prepare for plenty of praise breaks as we talk with Kinky Boots star J. Harrison Ghee about the accessibility of and his strong connection to the Tony-winning musical, his discovery of drag performance as his personal ministry, and The Gospel according to J!
2018-04-2752 min
call and response podcastFeeding the Dragon (and the Artist) - Sharon Washington: Episode 24We talk with Lortel nominee and Audelco winner Sharon Washington about her recent writing debut of her autobiographical solo show, originating a role in August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, and finding your truth-tellers.
2018-04-2043 min
call and response podcastBankhead Bouncing into Season 2 - Christiani Pitts: Episode 23In the premiere episode of season 2, we chat with A Bronx Tale’s leading lady, Christiani Pitts about the assumptions of playing “black” versus “white” characters, her Broadway debut, and the importance of period pieces.
2018-04-1351 min
call and response podcastPreserving Black History: Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterFor a special Black History Month episode, we celebrate the legacy of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Two of the esteemed company members, Glenn Allen Sims and Hope Boykin, reflect on what it's like to be a part of the world-renowned dance company.
2018-02-0917 min
call and response podcastCall and Response LIVE at BroadwayConLIVE from BroadwayCon, it's Call and Response! We chat with Hello Dolly's Christian Dante White, Frozen's Jelani Alladin, Aladdin's Major Attaway, and Great Comet Tony nominee Denée Benton about artistic journeys, industry trends, and what it means to be a black performing artist.
2018-02-0247 min
call and response podcastFollowing Your Bliss - Denée Benton: Episode 20In the season 1 finale, we talk with Tony nominee Denée Benton about her epic Broadway debut turned Tony nomination as Natasha in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, her dramaturgical Black Princess Project, and her commitment to continuing the momentum of representation.
2017-12-0151 min
call and response podcastVisiting With the School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play: Episode 19We head out of the studio this week to the opening night party of School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play at MCC Theater. We talk with cast members MaameYaa Boafo, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Nabiiyah Be, Zainab Jah, Tony-winning director Rebecca Taichman, and playwright Jocelyn Bioh about working with an all-black female cast, the universal reach of discrimination, and fragmenting the idea of a monolithic black experience.
2017-11-1717 min
call and response podcastFinding (or Creating) The Space to Be - Larry Owens: Episode 18In this episode, life is beautiful! We talk with AUDELCO nominee Larry Owens about the need for multi-dimensional characters, the freedom (and restrictions) that comes with creating work, and the new universality he created when he played Cabaret’s Emcee.
2017-11-1052 min
call and response podcastLeading With Your Spirit – Felicia Boswell: Episode 17We talk with Felicia Boswell to talk about how she relates to all of the fierce, passionate characters she plays, why we should tell our stories in absolute truth, and how stories set in the past aren’t all that different from today’s reality.
2017-11-0358 min
call and response podcastCreating Our True Reality Onstage - Vincent J. Hooper: Episode 16With nod to our Austin, Texas roots, we talk with Vincent J. Hooper about the importance of creating narratives with nuance, the sanitization of art, and the responsibility we all have in creating authentic representation.
2017-10-2733 min
call and response podcastCrafting the Authentic Stories of Broadway - Nick Reid: Episode 15We sit down with Nick Reid, a young creative professional in the industry to talk about the importance of diverse voices in the room, the theatrical sunken place he experienced, and representation on Broadway red carpets.
2017-10-2053 min
call and response podcastFollowing Your Internal Compass - Alton Fitzgerald White: Episode 14We have a majestic episode for the King of the Jungle himself! We sat down with Alton Fitzgerald White, the actor who played Mufasa in The Lion King for 4,308 performances, to talk about his time on Pride Rock, his offstage racial profiling experience that informed his onstage work as Ragtime’s Coalhouse, and his new book “My Pride: Mastering Life’s Daily Performance.”
2017-10-131h 15
call and response podcastImagining New Ways To Be Together - Zhailon Levingston: Episode 13We talk with Zhailon Levingston about shaking up the theatre-making structure, the need for more imagination, and how art is inherently educational.
2017-10-0634 min
call and response podcastDelivering the Message of Representation - Marc J. Franklin: Episode 12We sit down with Playbill’s staff photographer, Marc J. Franklin, to talk about his 360-degree, surround experience with theatre, what it's like to photograph Broadway stars, and our commitment to giving visibility to artists of color.
2017-09-2950 min
call and response podcastExpanding the Glimpses of Possibility: Janelle McDermoth: Episode 11We again visit Webster Avenue to talk with Bronx Tale’s Janelle McDermoth about her journey with a cappella music, finding points of synergy between passions, and how we can increase diversity in audiences.
2017-09-221h 02
call and response podcastLeaping Into Your Identity - Gabe Stone Shayer: Episode 10We grande jeté over to American Ballet Theatre to talk with corps de ballet member Gabe Stone Shayer about breaking barriers as a black ballet dancer, immersing yourself into your passion, and how ballet is an art for everyone.
2017-09-1544 min
call and response podcastDissecting the Black Experience(s) – Kyle Scatliffe: Episode 9We have a giant episode for a giant performer with giant talent! We talk with Olivier nominee Kyle Scatliffe about expanding the idea of who gets tell which stories, grappling with imposter syndrome, and busting the myth of the monolithic black experience.
2017-09-081h 15
call and response podcastLiberating the Bubbly Black Girl - Kirsten Childs: Episode 8We talk with Kirsten Childs about creating new narratives for actors of color, exploring her life experiences through music, and increasing visibility for black musical theatre writers.
2017-09-0159 min
call and response podcastDefying Casting Norms - Nikki Renée Daniels: Episode 7We welcome Nikki Renée Daniels to talk about the differences between the opera and musical theatre worlds, what it’s like to be a black soprano, and singing the iconic “Summertime.”
2017-08-2645 min
call and response podcastPracticing Self-Care: Episode 6In the wake of Charlottesville, we discuss how black Broadway performers are always maintaining self-care. Hear from Frozen’s Jelani Alladin, Kinky Boots’ Nick Rashad Burroughs, A Bronx Tale’s Janelle McDermoth, Sweeney Todd’s John-Michael Lyles, The Lion King’s Chondra Profit, and The Scottsboro Boys’ Clinton Roane.
2017-08-1813 min
call and response podcastPassing on the Wisdom - Brenda Braxton: Episode 5We talk with Tony nominee Brenda Braxton about working alongside Michael Bennett as the original Dreamgirls dance captain, what the old school New York theatre scene was like, and her advice for the next generation.
2017-08-1147 min
call and response podcastWriting Unapologetically Black and Queer – Michael R. Jackson: Episode 4We sit down with composer-lyricist Michael R. Jackson (2016-2017 Dramatist Guild Fellow, 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant Winner, 2017 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist, and a recently announced Lincoln Center Theater Writer in Residence!) to discuss how we define diversity in musical theatre, the purpose of revivals, and the empathy that comes with a night at the theatre.
2017-08-0452 min
call and response podcastRiding On The Wheels of a Dream - Bradley Gibson: Episode 3We take a trip to Webster Avenue as we talk with A Bronx Tale’s Bradley Gibson about a black actor’s double consciousness, the esteemed Ragtime performance on Ellis Island, and his legendary Cerulean suit.
2017-07-2841 min
call and response podcastPicking Up The Pen - Adrienne Warren: Episode 2We sit down with Tony nominee Adrienne Warren to talk about why she felt deeply connected to her Shuffle Along characters, why blackness is more than just a trend, and why art as education is necessary.
2017-07-2053 min
call and response podcastBuilding The Door - Christian Dante White: Episode 1In the inaugural interview for the Call and Response podcast, Christian Dante White stops by to talk about what it was like to work on The Scottsboro Boys with an all-white creative team, his love for the Shuffle Along cast, and why we all need to tend to the (creative) garden.
2017-07-2049 min
call and response podcastWelcome to Call and Response: Introduction EpisodeWhat can you expect from the Call and Response podcast?
2017-07-1805 min