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Backstage BanterProp Fails & NegotiatingToday we talk about Sean's Disney trip, LOTS of emails from you, prop fails, and how to best negotiate a guesting contract. Enjoy!2023-06-1451 minBackstage BanterHeight and Hair in BalletOn today's episode, we talk everything from height to hair color in ballet. It can be very odd... and very frustrating! Plus more goings-on, our declining excitement in our book club, and more shenanigans! Enjoy!2023-06-051h 13Backstage Banter#BalletLifeToday we reminisce about wedding things, chat about Sean's new business venture, jury duty, our book club, and more. Enjoy!2023-05-2452 minBackstage BanterCharacter ThoughtsWelcome to another episode! Today we talk about becoming someone else on stage (and get a little deep about that), editing thoughts, more wicked, the coronation, pool things, and more shenanigans. Enjoy!
*Trigger Warning: early into the episode, we talk about the Anita rape scene in West Side Story. I just want listeners to be aware of that!
NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/03/arts/dance/03laro.html2023-05-1758 minBackstage BanterAnother Sean Story... Rules are GuidelinesWelcome back! Today we have a bunch of fun stories for you from Wicked to touring to audience issues... but the best is Sean's Summer Intensive story at the end! Be ready to laugh!2023-05-0857 minBackstage BanterA Swan SituationWELCOME BACK! Thank you for your patience as we have been figuring out our lives! But we are back with you now on a consist schedule! Today we re-catch up, talk about Sean's current Swan Lake Situation, the Wicked leaks, Phantom closing, Kathryn's gala, and more! Thanks for joining us!2023-05-021h 01Backstage BanterInterviewing the Dean of Juilliard's Dance Division, Alicia Graf MackToday we have a VERY special guest, Alicia Graf Mack. She is the current Dean and head of the Dance Division at the Juilliard School. She is so posed and articulate, so we truly hope you enjoy this episode!2023-02-271h 07Backstage BanterJust Move When the Rest of Them Move... Part 2 with Victoria WatfordWelcome to the 2nd part of our interview with Ballet Met dancer Victoria Watford. We dig deeper this time but still have some fun!2023-02-0253 minBackstage BanterA Waist Up Show & Hating Pointe Shoes with Victoria Watford, Part 1Today we have the GORGEOUS Victoria Watford of Ballet Met on the podcast! This is such an amazing and fun interview that we had to do 2 parts! So enjoy the tales of show mishaps, casting issues, and fun moments with Tori!2023-01-311h 05Backstage BanterInfluencing, Giggling, and Chopping CostumesHappy 2023! We are back with an episode of LOTS of stories! Hope you enjoy!
Follow us on instagram at @kathryn_morgan and @srollofson!2023-01-2359 minBackstage BanterNutcracker CrazyWe're back! Sorry about skipping a week! But we are here! Sean and I catch up (and multitask) over Nutcracker Craziness!2022-12-1950 minBackstage BanterSean's Survivor StoryWelcome back to another episode! Today we talk about a BUNCH of different things. There's really no topic this week! Enjoy!2022-12-0552 minBackstage BanterCross Training, Blanking Out, & Motherhood with Francesca Dugarte, Ballet MetThe beautiful Francesca Dugarte Jordan of Ballet Met joins us today! She specializes in cross training dancers, so we talk fitness, motherhood (she's a momma!) and of course... her best stories! Enjoy!2022-11-281h 05Backstage BanterThe Joys of Nutcracker CastingToday we talk about different methods and ways companies cast Nutcracker. It can get rather confusing! Plus more stories and shenanigans!2022-11-2153 minBackstage BanterChange... is Weird!In today's episode we share more stories plus discuss how change can be odd. When you are used to one version of a ballet or costumes and then it suddenly changes, it can be odd!2022-11-1453 minBackstage BanterAnd... We're Back!!!Thank you SO much for your patience over the last month! Honestly, Katie just needed some time to regroup after all of her life changing events. But we are back to our regularly scheduled programming!2022-11-0752 minBackstage BanterIt's Wedding Week!Katie is getting married in 5 days! We catch up, read more of your stories, and tell you all of the goings-on! Enjoy!2022-09-1956 minBackstage Banter10th Episode Potter SpecialWe've made it to 10 episodes! We have a fun Harry Potter-themed episode today! We sort ourselves and chat all things HP! Plus, some life updates. We will get back to your amazing stories next time!2022-09-0547 minBackstage BanterChris and the Cavalier SwitchOn this episode, our first guest stops by! My fiancé, Christopher Sellars, joins us and tells us all of his fun stories of his time dancing as a first soloist with Ballet West. More fun and shenanigans as always!2022-08-2254 minBackstage BanterIt Happens...In today's episode, we discuss injuries, illnesses, and things that happen mid-show. It can be CRAZY, but the audience knows NOTHING. You are sending so many wonderful stories in to us! Keep them coming at our new podcast email BackstageBanterKM@gmail.com . 2022-08-0844 minBackstage BanterWe Hate Solos...Welcome back! We know it's been a few weeks, but we catch you up! More funny stories, more goings-on, PLUS we chat partnering and pas de deux vs. dancing alone. I think you can tell by the title which we prefer... enjoy!2022-08-0150 minBackstage BanterJust Get in the DoorToday we talk about how dark fairytale origin stories are, and how they are NOTHING like the ones we know today. We also discuss how to approach both ballet company but ESPECIALLY Broadway auditions. Sean tells us his experiences, and there are some secrets. Plus, more of your stories and some dance history! Enjoy!2022-07-1157 minBackstage BanterOvertime & True CrimeIn this episode, we tell LOTS more stories... including YOURS! Plus, we talk true crime and Sean's eerie link to a ton of instances! Enjoy!2022-07-0453 minBackstage BanterStrugglers of LifeThis week... was a WEEK. Tuck in because we have STORIES. Topics include but are not limited to piano scam, windshield issue, and Sean miscalculating a summer intensive. Plus we talk about successes and fails onstage! Enjoy!2022-06-2049 minBackstage BanterWhen Dancers Have to Sing...On today's episode, we talk about the terrifying ordeal of having to sing onstage. Singing and speaking can be so foreign to dancers. Plus, we talk about a skunk incident, Kathryn's teaching in Dallas, Sean's upcoming season, Balanchine ballets, and more hopefully entertaining stories. Enjoy!2022-06-1342 minBackstage BanterGymnastics is a Different WorldWelcome back! Sean has been teaching ballet to Olympic level gymnasts, so we talk about the differences in body requirements for gymnastics and ballet. Plus, we chat about wedding plans, summer intensives, and Sean got a visit from a certain Ms. Rona. Oh the joy. 2022-06-0641 minBackstage BanterBootlegs, Broadway, & BowlingWelcome to "Backstage Banter"! We are so happy you are here. In this first episode, we talk about how we met, what we are currently doing, performance bootlegs, Sean's time on Broadway, our lack of athletic skills, plus a whole lot more. These episodes don't have a plan, we just roll with it! Our goal is to simply bring a smile to your face. Enjoy!2022-05-2844 min