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Ballr NRL SuperCoachSC ballrs NRL Round 19 - Matt's in the top 10!Hello ballrs, it's another huge week for the ballrs with Matty entering the top 10 overall, but it's given him a conundrum this week. He's joined with Dan and CMac to talk through all the news following Round 19 team list Tuesday.Don’t forget to go to http://ballr.live and sign up by creating a login so you can join the Run Home Challenge and go in the running for our $7k prize pool. Everyone starts from zero, starting Round 20.Chapters(00:00) Introduction and Round 18 Review(03:22) Watch Along teaser: NRL Physio joining us...
2025-07-081h 06SC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL
SC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL#252, SC Playbook, scramble begins to grab Origin starsThe NRL Supercoach 2025 run home starts now, so do we rush to grab the likes of Nathan Cleary and Payne Haas post Origin or let the dust settle for another round?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Chairman Adam Driussi, the high-flying SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 19.The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Sammy Walker's return resulting in the axing of Sandon Smith, and Tanah Boyd getting the nod as the Warriors new halfback.
2025-07-081h 03SC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL
SC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL#251: SC Playbook, which Doggies destroyer has most bite?The Bulldogs back-row NRL Supercoach pair of Viliame Kikau and Jacob Preston are major targets this week, so which strike-forward is the better buy?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams and the high-flying SC Spy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 18.The crew look at team list Tuesday, with cheapies dropping at the right time with the third major bye round incoming.They take a look at their short-term planning in coming bye rounds, looking at targeted numbers and h...
2025-07-011h 12SC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL
SC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL#250: SC Playbook, can Harry Houdini solve hooking woes?The NRL Supercoach hooking position has under-whelmed in season 2025, with highly owned players out is it time to turn to the tried and tested Harry Grant?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the high-flying SC Spy, 2021's sixth-placed finisher Clementine Cassidy and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 17.The crew look at team list Tuesday, with Tommy Trbojevic's move to centre set to have massive Supercoach ramifications.They take a look at the hooking position, discussing the long-term plan in...
2025-06-2459 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 75 - The Big Closing NumberMatty and Kikau began the podcast August 15th, 2021. The past four years have been a total blast, but the time has come to move on to other projects...for the time being. Thank you for being a part of our MT educator community and audience. Our recommendations include going back to check out some of our previous episodes and the Apple TV+ show, The Studio. Carefully Taught: Teaching MT with Matty and Kikau is a podcast to discuss Musical Theatre Pedagogy and to create a community of sharing amongst Musical Theatre Educators.  We have recorded 75 e...
2025-06-0636 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 74 - Steven GrossMatty and Kikau chat with Steven Gross who is currently the program head of The Abbott MFA in Musical Theater Collaboration Program at Temple University. Steven is the founder and CEO of MusicalTheatreSongs.com. His recommendation for today is the television show Hacks. ---Steven Gross has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, the West End and internationally as a music director, conductor, pianist, sub and vacation conductor. He is a Lortel Award nominee for Best Musical for his adaption of The Pirates of Penzance at the South Street Seaport. He has conducted the European premieres of...
2025-05-3054 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 73 - Are there too many Musical Theatre BFA Programs?Matty and Kikau connect with Josh Grisetti (Cal State Fullerton) about the question he posed on TikTok...Are there too many MT BFAs? They all weigh in on the conversation and it makes for a great episode! Let us know what you think about this topic! Josh recommends some of his favorite TikTokkers to follow: Michael Reilly Burke (@michaelreillyburke), Sam Stiglitz (@auditionprola), and The Musical Dealer (@themusicaldealer)!
2025-05-2353 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 72 - The Senior Showcase with Shorey WalkerKikau, Matty, and special guest Shorey Walker talk all things SENIOR SHOWCASE! We have been talking about showcases for the last couple years and Shorey is a true expert. In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for a New York showcase experience and what you might look for when talking about showcasing with a prospective program. Shorey’s recommendation is the website UpToDateActor.com and for listeners of our podcast you can type in SM2P5 to receive a FREE month of membership benefits. If you would like to reach out to Shorey di...
2025-05-1946 minSC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL
SC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL#243: SC Playbook, Knights edges headline our low-ownership specialIt's time to turn our attention to the NRL Supercoach low-ownership players to differentiate your squad from rivals, with the Knights edges proving simply the Best POD value for coaches.In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, Max Bryden and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 10.The crew look at team list Tuesday, with bad news for Tom Jenkins ahead of a huge cash rise and the early return of Jayden Campbell.They deep dive into the point...
2025-05-061h 15Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 71 - The Next MTEA PresidentMatty and Kikau interview the Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance (MTEA) nominees for the office of the president. If you are a member in good standing you are eligible to vote right now! The deadline to vote is Monday, April 28th @ 11:59pm EST. If you are not a member, you can follow this LINK to get more information about joining. MTEA is an amazing organization and we are both excited about these incredible candidates, Ryan Scoble (Assistant Professor Musical Theatre at West Virginia University)  and Lauren Haughton-Gillis (Assistant Professor, Music Theatre and Director of the BFA Music Theatre Program at Flo...
2025-04-2149 minSC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL
SC Playbook NRL | Supercoach NRL#240: SC Playbook, CTW premium power rankingsNRL Supercoach centre-wings are about to become a hotly contested position, so which premium players are the priority targets?In this week's edition of the SC Playbook podcast, 2020 NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams, the SC Spy, Maxy Bryden and Matty the Waterboy are on deck ahead of NRL Supercoach round 7.The crew look at team list Tuesday, with popular cheapie Dylan Egan benched, Lachy Galvin dropped and Mitch Moses returning.They deep dive into the CTW position to list their top five targets they're eyeing off.00:00 Don't panic, you're still in...
2025-04-151h 15Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 70 - Kelly ToddToday Kikau talks to Kelly Todd from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. We have a fantastic conversation about her program, how her and her students survived two fires in the past few months, and hard work! Her recommendation is Brené Brown's podcast Dare to Lead. Kelly Todd received her MEd in mathematics education from UCLA in 1999 and her BA in theater arts also from UCLA in 1997. She has taught as a professor in the theater department at Pepperdine University for four years and has choreographed their recent musicals Big Fish, Crazy for You, and South Pacific. She i...
2025-03-2135 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 69 - Matty and Kikau Catch UpMatty and Kikau discuss hanging out in New York for the Chico State Showcase, seeing some Broadway shows, Disney cruises, and moving to California! Please like, comment, and subscribe. Your comments will help others find our podcast!
2025-03-0539 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 68 - Aaron Galligan-StierleKikau and Matty chat with Aaron Galligan-Stierle, who is an Assistant Professor and Head of Musical Theatre at Slippery Rock University. This episode has some great gems! Hear about this up and coming program and how Aaron goes above and beyond! Aaron has a request from YOU: He is looking for recommendations on two topics: How do I become a better fund raiser? and Can we find a better way to recruit? Aaron's recommendation is an app called Things 3. ----Aaron Galligan-Stierle, Assistant Professor and Head of Musical Theatre, is an accomplished actor, director and...
2025-02-2141 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 67 - Valerie AccettaKikau and Matty chat with the remarkable Valeria Accetta, who is the Head of Musical Theatre at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her recommendation is an app called the Healthy Minds App and a book called Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. Valerie is a member of Actor’s Equity Association, an Associate Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers, and an Estill Master Trainer in Estill Voice Training. As an Equity actress, Valerie played Margy Frake in the First National Tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s State Fair, starring John Davidson. She has p...
2025-02-1440 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 66 - Lisa HermansonMatty and Kikau discuss all things A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) related when it comes to teaching MT with Lisa Hermanson who is an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre in the New Mexico State Department of Theatre. At the end of the episode, Lisa recommends a podcast called Normal Gossip, which "delivers juicy, strange, funny, and utterly banal gossip about people you’ll never know and never meet. Host Kelsey McKinney discusses reader-submitted comedic gossip with guests, diving into the lives and decisions of complete strangers. " Lisa is originally from Seattle, Washington. She holds her MFA in Theatre Ped...
2025-02-0743 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 65 - Adam MoxnessKikau and Matty speak with the amazing Adam Moxness on today's episode. Kikau was inspired to bring Adam on after his incredible presentation at the Musical Theater Educators' Alliance annual conference in New York City. They discuss Universal Design for Voice and Theatre Teaching (UDVTT). Adam's recommendations include CAST.org, which is the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) website, Think Protein Bars (specifically the peanut butter chocolate ones), John & Jen by Andrew Lippa, and the Sunset Boulevard revival by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Kikau shares that he is currently listening to Chita: A Memoir by Chita Rivera with Patrick Pacheco.
2025-01-3137 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 64 - The Welcome Back EpisodeMatty and Kikau discuss what they have been up to on this break. Spoiler Alert: We talk Hawaii and the Musical Theater Educator's Alliance Conference in New York. At the end of the episode, they discuss two very different documentary recommendations. Cheers to 2025!
2025-01-2132 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 63 - A Carefully Taught 2024 RecapMatty and Kikau talk about some of their favorite episodes of 2024. It has been quite a ride. Go back and take a listen to some of these great moments. Happy Holidays! We will see you soon with all new episodes and fun in 2025!
2024-12-2739 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 62 - RJ MageeKikau interviews RJ Magee who is a professional educator, actor, director, talent manager, and casting director. In addition to serving as the Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, RJ is currently an Associate Talent Manager for Baker Management in NYC where some of his recent client bookings include many of the nation's top regional theaters, national touring companies, and NYC episodics, as well as various Broadway shows. We discuss what it means to be a Visiting Professor and how being a talent manager and casting director is helpful in the c...
2024-12-2340 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 61 - Teaching Hard WorkMatty put together a fantastic episode that includes interviews with Vicky Bussert (Oberlin College), Josh Grisetti (California State University, Fullerton), Jacob Brent (Elon University), Michael E. Mckelvey (Carnegie Mellon University), and Aaron Brown (Texas State University).  This is one of those episodes that you are going to want to listen to and then share with your colleagues as it is a conversation happening in many institutions across our MT educator community. If you like what you hear, it is helpful to like and review our podcast on all of the platforms. If you would like t...
2024-12-141h 08Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 60 - A Wicked Catch UpMatty and Kikau reconnect about our Thanksgiving holiday and talk all things WICKED. We have a couple more episodes before 2024 ends so be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends. We really love doing this. If you are interested in a particular topic or would like to be a guest on the show feel free to reach out to us at carefullytaughtpodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy.
2024-12-1244 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 59 - Ben Lundy interviews Matty and KikauIn this very special episode, Ben Lundy interviews Matty and Kikau. Ben is working on an article about the MT Podcast scene for the upcoming MTEA Journal. Take a listen because this was super fun! --- Ben Lundy is the chair of theatre at Wallace Community College and teaches theatre and speech courses while directing productions. Lundy is a Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance member and has presented his research at the organization's Atlanta and New York City conferences. Lundy’s goal is to use the transformative art form of theatre to encourage st...
2024-11-011h 04Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 58 - André GarnerIn our series interviewing folks who are transitioning to a new institution, Matty and Kikau chat with André Garner who recently joined the Department of Musical Theatre as an assistant professor in the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. We talk about the strong UMICH alum community, how we nurture curiosity and rigor, and so much more!  Andre’s recommendation is The Morning Show on Apple TV and we chat about America’s Sweethearts on Netflix.   —-- Garner’s Broadway credits include How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Music Man, Marie Christine, a...
2024-10-2152 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 57 - Jacob BrentJacob Brent joins Matty and Kikau in their series on MT educators who are transitioning to new institutions. Jacob is now an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at Elon University. Jacob's recommendations are the Netflix show The Perfect Couple and Jeffrey Kaplan Videos. --- Jacob Brent is a 10 year veteran Broadway performer with an MFA in Musical Theatre. With extensive experience performing, directing, choreographing and teaching, Mr. Brent has been recognized by The New York Times as knowing how to inspire actors. As a performer, Jacob is probably be...
2024-10-0446 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 56 - Lauren Haughton GillisIn our series of folks who are transitioning to new positions, Matty and Kikau chat with the incredible Lauren Haughton Gillis, who is the new Director for the BFA Musical Theatre Program at Florida State University. We talk about all of the amazing things that the program has to offer, serving the needs of the students, and the importance of work/life balance. Lauren's recommendation is the FX tv show, The Bear. ------ Lauren the new Director for the BFA Musical Theatre Program at Florida State University. She was previously an Assistant Professor of Musical...
2024-09-2344 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 55 - Scott SusongIn our series about folks who are transitioning from one institution to another, we invited the amazing Scott Susong to the podcast. Scott is now Visiting Professor of Musical Theatre for the 2024-25 school year at Ohio Northern University! His recommendations include The Great Lillian Hall, a film on HBO Max starring Jessica Lange and The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. ---- Scott Susong is a sought after Theatre Educator and SDC*  Director. He has amassed numerous professional and academic credits, both nationally and internationally, contributing to fifteen world premiere musicals a...
2024-09-1339 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 54 - New Year, Slate ClearKikau and Matty are back with a brand new episode. They catch up after an eventful summer and talk about what is coming up for them for the new school year. Feel free to reach out to us at carefullytaughtpodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!
2024-09-0944 minBackstage with Cooper & Matty Johns
Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns#26 | Cameron CiraldoIn this episode, Cooper and Matty Johns chat with Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo about the team's outstanding form in the 2024 NRL season. Ciraldo discusses the impact of new recruits, the rise of emerging leaders, and some surprise performers who have played pivotal roles. He also mentions a few players who bring a bit of mischief to training. As the Bulldogs gear up for the 2024 NRL Finals, Ciraldo offers insights into their preparations and the strategies they're focusing on to maintain their momentum.Subscribe and Follow Follow our...
2024-09-0153 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 53 - University of the Arts (Kikau's Version)This episode was recorded on Monday, June 10th. University of the Arts officially closed on Friday, June 7th with only 7 days notice. Kikau shares his particular experience with this situation and this institution. We are still awaiting information, but Middle States Commision on Higher Education has approved teach-out agreements with the following MSCHE institutions: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA (Drexel University Teach-Out Agreement) Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ (Montclair State University Teach-Out Agreement) Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA (Moore College of Art and Design Teach-Out Agreement) Point Park Un...
2024-06-1445 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauBONUS EPISODE: Beyoncé and Beyond with Aaron BrownIn this episode, Matty and Kikau have a follow up conversation with Aaron Brown about his recent recommendation Cowboy Carter. The blending of genres and exploring of styles that Queen B does with this album is surprisingly connected to conversations Matty has been having with his musical theatre students.
2024-06-0340 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 52 - Texas State Musical Theatre Program's LeadershipMatty and Kikau chat with Aaron Brown, Cassie Abate, and Tom Delbello, the co-heads of the Musical Theatre program at Texas State University. Their recommendations include Cowboy Carter, The Art and Practice of Musical Theatre, and Director/Choreographer, Tuan Malinowski. -------- Aaron currently serves as a Co-Head of Musical Theatre: Director of Student Relations, Production and New Work at Texas State University. He formerly, served as assistant professor and Co-Coordinator of Musical Theatre at Sam Houston State University from 2019-2023. Some of Aaron’s past directing credits include the world premiere of ShaWanna Rivon’s You’r...
2024-05-3155 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 51 - Jessica Humphrey and the MT Common PrescreenJessica Humphrey is the President of the Musical Theater Educators’ Alliance and an Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University. In this episode we discuss the Musical Theater Common Prescreen Criteria developed in partnership with MTEA, Accptd, and several Musical Theater programs across the country. We also discuss the upcoming MTEA conference in London at the Guilford School of Acting from July 23rd to July 25th, 2024. Her recommendations include: Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdum and getting an “old-fashioned” planner!  Jessica is a native of Dallas, Texas and attended Western Carolina University where she...
2024-05-2443 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 50 - Josh YoungMatty and Kikau talk to Josh Young, the Coordinator for the Musical Theatre BFA program at Missouri State University. Prior to his Tony-nominated Broadway debut as Judas Iscariot in Jesus Christ Superstar, Josh had the distinction of playing the role of Marius in Cameron Macintosh’s Les Miserables and in more subsequent productions than any other actor. Josh also won the Theatre World Award for Best Debut Performance for his turn in Superstar. He went onto originate the role of John Newton on Broadway in the world premiere of Amazing Grace.  Josh is the...
2024-05-0340 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 49 - Curriculum RoundtableMatty and Kikau spend time with Tommy Iafrate (Coordinator of Musical Theatre BFA at Binghamton University Theatre Department) and Tim Espinoza (Chair of Theater at Boston Conservatory at Berklee). Today's roundtable topic was "Curriculum." We hope that this conversation about our programs helps you as you are making plans for the future. Recommendations today include an app called Sounds of Broadway, Universal Design and Multicultural Curriculum from Nicole Brewer, Pianotrax, and the Backup Dancers on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour!
2024-04-2654 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 48 - Chelsea PaceIn this episode of Carefully Taught, we have the privilege of hosting Chelsea Pace, co-founder of Theatrical Intimacy Education and the pioneering author behind "Staging Sex." With an impressive resume that includes serving as the intimacy choreographer for Broadway's "Strange Loop" and ongoing professional engagements nationwide, Chelsea is a force to be reckoned with in the realm of theatrical intimacy.   Listen in as Chelsea shares her insights and experiences, tracing the trajectory of intimacy choreography within the performing arts. From her groundbreaking work to her latest endeavor, Open Intimacy Creatives, Chelsea's contributions continue to shape and revo...
2024-04-0848 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 48 - Chelsea PaceIn this episode of Carefully Taught, we have the privilege of hosting Chelsea Pace, co-founder of Theatrical Intimacy Education and the pioneering author behind "Staging Sex." With an impressive resume that includes serving as the intimacy choreographer for Broadway's "Strange Loop" and ongoing professional engagements nationwide, Chelsea is a force to be reckoned with in the realm of theatrical intimacy. Listen in as Chelsea shares her insights and experiences, tracing the trajectory of intimacy choreography within the performing arts. From her groundbreaking work to her latest endeavor, Open Intimacy Creatives, Chelsea's contributions continue to...
2024-04-0548 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 47 - The ReturnAfter a brief hiatus, Kikau and Matty return to discuss showcase season, seeing shows, and what we have been up to for the last couple weeks. Send us a message on carefullytaught@gmail.com and like/follow us on instagram @carefullytaughtpodcast.
2024-03-2747 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 46 - London and the CSU StrikeMatty and Kikau chat about Kikau's recent Short Travel Trip with students to London and Matty's experience with the recent California State University Strike. We also have special guest, Jami Witt Miller, join us at the end of the episode for a recommendation!
2024-01-2553 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 45 - Lara TeeterMatty and Kikau chat with Lara Teeter, Head of Musical Theatre at Webster University and former President of the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance. Lara has taught at Cal State Fullerton, Shenandoah Conservatory, and Northwestern University. Broadway credits include The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Pirates of Penzance, The Wizard of Oz, and On Your Toes for which he was nominated for a Tony Award. Lara's recommendations include regular meditation, The Lyrics by Paul McCartney, Shark Heart by Emily Habeck.
2024-01-2550 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 44 - Aaron Lazar and his Impossible DreamFor our first ever one-on-one Matty sits down with star of Stage and Screen, Aaron Lazar. They discuss their friendship of 25 years, the state of Musical Theatre Education, and Aaron's recent announcement that he has been diagnosed with ALS. Click here to see Aaron's performance of the song Impossible Dream at 54 below Aaron's recommendation Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East. For more information about ALS and how you can help, please visit alsgoldenwest.org Aaron is an actor, singer, producer, and entrepreneur from Cherry Hill, NJ. An athlete and performer in high school, Aaron graduated magna...
2024-01-021h 10Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 43 - Erin Farrell SpeerMatty and Kikau talk with Erin Farrell Speer, the Head of the Musical Theatre Program at The University of Utah. She just completed her first semester in this new position after leading the MT program at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. She was the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the School of Theatre at the UNCG, where she developed a new BFA musical theatre program with music director and arranger Dominick Amendum. Her recommendations include the series Jury Duty on Amazon Freevee, Brenee Brown's podcast "Unlocking Us", Justin Su'a's podcast "Increase Your Impact", Liz...
2023-12-2253 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 42 - BFA Musical Theatre AuditionsKikau and Matty chat about ending the semester and beginning the recruitment/audition season for BFA MTs. They both attended Drewnifieds, put on by Drew Boudreau, Autumn Kirkpatrick, and the College Audition Pros team! Let us know what you think of the episode. We would love for you to be a part of the conversation. We also are chatting with MT programs across the country. If you are interested in being featured on our podcast, please reach out to carefullytaughtpodcast@gmail.com!
2023-12-1539 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 41 - Josh GrisettiKikau and Matty speak with the amazing Josh Grisetti who runs the Musical Theatre program at California State University Fullerton all while being a successful working actor. We talk about how he balances everything, while bringing his knowledge of the industry directly to his students. Josh's recommendation is an author named Michael Kostroff. He wrote several books, notably Audition Psych 101: A Refreshing Approach to the Dreaded Process and The Stage Actor's Handbook: Traditions, Protocols, and Etiquette for the Working and Aspiring Professional, a book he wrote with Julie Garnye. --- JOSH GRISETTI. As...
2023-10-1350 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 40 - The Cast of Here Lies LoveMatty and Kikau chat with Sarah Kay, who graduated from Pace University and Nathan Angelo, who is a current student at Montclaire State University! Both are performing nightly in Here Lies Love on Broadway! They both talk about what prepared them for this moment and what they are discovering while performing in this immersive show.
2023-10-0240 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpsiode 39 - The Cast of Les MiserablesMatty and Kikau talk to Ben Cherington (@bencherington), Eden Mau (@Edenelizabethmau), and Christopher James Tamayo (@_cjtam) from the National Tour of Les Miserables. They discuss tour life, as well as the things they learned in their Musical Theatre degree programs that are most applicable to their careers. For more information about the Les Miserables tour visit https://us-tour.lesmis.com/ Their recs- BEN  Podcast - Living the Dream with Rory O’Malley and Geffen Playhouse Unscripted CHRIS  Brian Cranston’s Memoir “A Life I...
2023-09-0448 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 38 - The Cast of & JulietIn this episode, Kikau and Matty chat with Tiernan Tunnicliffe and Matt Raffy, two members of the Broadway company of & Juliet. They reflect on their MT education, opening on Broadway, and the importance of Dungeons and Dragons. TIERNAN TUNNICLIFFE (she/they) is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut with such a magical cast. Credits include: Bat Out of Hell (NY City Center),The Who’s Tommy (Kennedy Center). T would like to thank her friends, family & everyone in between that has supported her journey-so much love for y’all. (BFA, NYU-Tisch)
2023-08-2845 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 37 - Back to BeforeCarefully Taught is a podcast to discuss Musical Theatre pedagogy and create a community of sharing amongst Musical Theatre Educators. In this episode Matty and Kikau get caught up about their summer activities and prepare for another exciting semester of teaching Musical Theatre at the collegiate level. Follow us on instagram @carefullytaughtpodcast
2023-08-2351 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 36 - Run Freedom Run (to the end of the semester)Matty and Kikau catch up on what they've been working on, including Kikau's production of Urinetown at University of the Arts and Matty Sabbatical writing project Burn Ban: A Horror Musical. They also discuss their feelings about the state of summer theatre and a little Disneyland. Carefully Taught is a podcast to create a community of sharing amongst musical theatre educators. Make sure to follow us @carefullytaughtpodcast! Music provided by Joshua Hegg follow him @joshhegg23
2023-05-1750 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 35 - Neurodivergence in MT Education and ProductionMatty (@teaguemiller) and Kikau (@kikautown) speak with Making Light Productions Executive Director, Juliet Yaques, Making Light Productions Executive Director, Mandi Broadfoot, and Director Actor and Educator, Christine Hansen about theater performers and audience members of all ages who might be neurodivergent. ​Making Light Productions is a non-profit organization in Tallahassee, Florida with the mission of providing an inclusive arts education for children, teens, and adults of all abilities. Here are links to their recommendations: askjan.com Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor's Journey to Broadway's Biggest Stage by Mickey Rowe Shakespeare's Heartbeat: Dra...
2023-04-0755 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 34 - Jacob Brent and David Coolidge - Best Friends Part 3Matty (@teaguemiller) and Kikau (@kikautown) check in with Jacob Brent (@jacobbrentstagram) and David Coolidge (@david.coolidge.3) who are now both at different institutions since we last spoke on the podcast. Some of their recommendations include taking a trip to NYC, asking students for New Musical recommendations, embedding Spotify lists on Canvas, meditation, the importance of being surrounded plants and flowers! Read Bios Below: Jacob Brent is a veteran Broadway performer with a MFA in Musical Theatre. With extensive experience performing, directing, choreographing and teaching, Mr. Brent has been recognized by T...
2023-04-0254 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 33 - Victoria BussertKikau (@kikautown) and Matty (@teague.miller) chat with the amazing Vicky Bussert, who is the Director of Music Theatre at Baldwin Wallace University.  In addition to running the MT program at Baldwin Wallace, Victoria Bussert is resident director for musical theatre for the Great Lakes Theatre, Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. She has taught as a guest faculty member at UNCSA, Kent State, and Northwestern University. She has directed worldwide including productions in Russia, Denmark, Africa, England, and South America. Bussert is the 2019 recipient of the Cleveland Arts Prize for outstanding mid-career artists. Bussert i...
2023-03-1058 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 32 - Senior Showcases, Sabbatical, and DisneylandMatty (@teague.miller) and Kikau (@kikautown) get caught up on what is happening!  Kikau talks about directing his first show at UARTS and Matty updates Kikau on sabbatical life.  They talk about the senior showcase landscape, and debrief about Matty's recent family trip to Disneyland! Follow Carefully Taught on Instagram @CarefullyTaughtPodcast!
2023-02-2854 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 31 - Rose Van DyneKikau and Matty discuss Musical Theatre Education and Social Justice in Theatre with multi-hyphenate artist and teacher Rose Van Dyne (@Rose_Van_Dyne).  Rose is currently in the final semester of her MFA at the Boston Conservatory, and serves as the administrative assistant to the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance.  She served on the music team of the post COVID remounting of Waitress on Broadway, and appeared as several different roles in the recent Broadway revival of 1776.  She also presented at the 2023 International MTEA conference in New York City. Click this link for Rose's recommendation!  http://www.aapacnyc.org...
2023-02-2345 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 30 - Van AngeloMatty (@teague.miller) and Kikau (@kikautown) speak to the amazing Van Angelo, who is currently at San Diego State University working on their MFA in Theatre Arts: Musical Theatre. At the end of the episode, Van recommends YouTube University, the College of Google, Google Chrome Extension: Transpose, Tik Tok, and Joe Deer's Acting for Musical Theatre.  Van Angelo (they/them) - is a proud Westminster Choir College graduate and served as Director of Choral Activities for five years at the high school level. Van is currently a teaching artist for Moonlight Youth Theatre and New Village Arts. S...
2023-01-3034 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 29 - MTEA Conference and Other ThingsMatty and Kikau discuss the MTEA Conference and some of the other things from their trip to NYC. Follow us @carefullytaughtpodcast on Instagram and reach out to us by emailing carefullytaughtpodcast@gmail.com 
2023-01-1438 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 28 - Cheers to 22! Here's to 23!Kikau (@kikautown) and Matty (@teague.miller) reflect on the last year and discuss what they are looking forward to in 2023!  Thank you for supporting our little podcast! Give us a follow @carefullytaughtpodcast, rate and review the podcast, and send us a message at carefullytaughtpodcast@gmail.com. 
2023-01-0138 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 27 - Alisa HauserMatty and Kikau have a chat with the amazing Alisa Hauser, Assistant Professor of Music Theatre at Florida State University.  She is the Program Director for the BM in Music Theatre.  As a performer, Alisa appeared on Broadway in the original cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie (Alice), Grease! (Frenchy), and in the original cast of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast (Silly Girl). In 2014 Alisa was nominated for a national primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics for the song “No Trouble” from A Christmas Carol – The Concert (PBS). With music by Bob Christianson, she wrote the book adaptatio...
2022-11-1239 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 26 - Musical Theatre TikTok (You Don't Stop) - Part 2Matty and Kikau sit down with two of the most popular Musical Theatre TikTokers @BroadwayBob and @Theatreislife.  They discuss TikTok, Musical Theatre TikTok and ideas about how to use TikTok in our pedagogy! Do you use TikTok in the classroom?  Email us at carefullytaughtpodcast@gmail.com and tell us about it! Music provided by Joshua Hegg
2022-10-2259 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 25 - Musical Theatre TikTok (You Don't Stop) - Part 1Matty and Kikau look at the world of Musical Theatre TikTok, and have conversations about how this technology can be used in our classrooms. Jessica Humphrey (@jmhumphrey1) from Texas Christian University talks about ways she uses TikTok in the classroom.   Co-creator of Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, Daniel Mertzlufft (@danieljmertzlufft), discusses his relationship with the app and ways it can be shaping the future of Musical Theatre. Don't forget to follow Matty, the musical theatre professor, on TikTok (@Teaguemill)! Music provided by Joshua Hegg 
2022-10-1146 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 24 - Kristy CatesMatty and Kikau speak to the amazing Kristy Cates this week. Hear her talk about balancing family with Broadway and teaching obligations! We chat about international students and New York Film Academy's new BFA programs. At the end of the show Kristy recommends the books 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield, '50 Key Stage Musicals' edited by Robert W. Schneider and Shannon Agnew, and the instagram account of self-care and mental health educator, @minaa_b!  Kristy Cates’s credits include Elphaba in Wicked (Broadway, First National Tour, Chicago), Miss Bassett in Finding Neverland (Broadway), Grandma Josephine in...
2022-09-2448 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 23 - And Now We're BackMatty and Kikau discuss summer adventures and getting back to school. We are excited to be back for semester 3 of our podcast and look forward to hearing from you! Follow us @carefullytaughtpodcast!  Here is a LINK to Matty's latest project: The Music of Tomorrow, an afternoon of new music from the next generation of Broadway composers. 
2022-09-0940 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 22 - Semester Two Wrap-upMatty and Kikau wrap up semester two with a vacation check-in and a discussion about each of the amazing guests they had the opportunity to connect with this season!  We are so thankful to our guests: Marty Austin Lamar, Chris Peterson, Aaron J. Albano, Drew Boudreau, Laura Enstall, Leo Ash Evans, Kaitlin Hopkins, Laura Rikard, Jodi Picoult, Timothy Allen McDonald, Kate Anderson, Elyssa Samsel, Sally Cade Holmes, and Amanda Flynn.  We are also thankful to our audience. Please let us know what you think of the podcast by rating, reviewing, and sharing with folks you th...
2022-06-2048 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 21 - Amanda FlynnAmanda Flynn is  a “performer turned vocal technician who loves helping people achieve vocal success.” Amanda is currently on the musical theatre voice faculty at Pace University. She performed in two Broadway shows and her first book, So You Want to Sing Musical Theatre, Revised and Expanded Edition is about to be released. It will be available everywhere on June 15th.  She also works as a vocal coach and consultant for Broadway shows (The Lightning Thief, Be More Chill) Off-Broadway shows (The Lightning Thief), films (Encanto, One Year Off, BEAU) as well as theatre companies in the...
2022-06-1049 minMatty & Cronk
Matty & Cronk"I Felt Alive For The First Time ...In A Long Time"The boys are back after going MIA and there’s lots to catch up on.Cooper’s been Kikau-ed, Matt’s been Maverick-ed, Trish’s been Archibald-ed  and Jack talks about his sighting of the Wild Panther plus find out about the special gift Matt received during the week and why he should be padded down by security for the next month. To read about everything that's talked about in this episode of The Matty Johns Podcast, and for everything Matty.....go to dailytelegraph.com.au and get yourself a subscription, or download the Daily Telegraph app at yo...
2022-06-0249 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 20 - Broadway Producer Sally Cade HolmesMatty and Kikau talk to Broadway producer Sally Cade Holmes!  You can follow Sally Cade on TikTok @sally.cade SALLY CADE HOLMES is a two time Tony Award-winning producer and thought leader committed to making challenging and innovative entertainment with broad appeal. She believes that brave, accessible, social justice-minded storytelling will make the world a better place. Her Broadway producing credits include Hadestown (Tony Award), The Inheritance (Tony Award / GLAAD Media Award), Terrence McNally’s Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune (Tony nomination), and Anastasia. Her Off-Broadway credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Dra...
2022-05-2740 minMapping the College Audition: College Deep Dive
Mapping the College Audition: College Deep DiveUniversity of the Arts with Kikau AlvaroIn this College Deep Dive episode, Kikau and Charlie discuss UArts’ Curricular focus on New Work, the realities of going to school in the middle of Philadelphia, and the importance of having a Human Experience in your auditions.  If you want to learn more, check out:  @kikautown Follow Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Kikau and Matty on Instagram: @carefullytaughtpodcast @universityofthearts @thebryndschool  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized prepara...
2022-05-251h 14Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastUniversity of the Arts with Kikau AlvaroIn this College Deep Dive episode, Kikau and Charlie discuss UArts’ Curricular focus on New Work, the realities of going to school in the middle of Philadelphia, and the importance of having a Human Experience in your auditions.  If you want to learn more, check out:  @kikautown Follow Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Kikau and Matty on Instagram: @carefullytaughtpodcast @universityofthearts @thebryndschool  If you have any questions about the college audition process, feel free to reach out at mailbag@mappingthecollegeaudition.com. If you’re interested in working with MTCA for help with your individualized prepara...
2022-05-251h 14Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 19 - The Between the Lines CreatorsMatty and Kikau sit down with the creators of the new must see Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES, including New York Times Best Selling Author Jodi Picoult (@jodipicoult), the composer/lyricists Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson (@samselanderson), and co-writer Timothy Allen McDonald (@timmcdonaldnyc).  Between the Lines opens for a limited engagement beginning June 14th at 2nd Stage's Tony Kiser Theater.  For more information visit www.betweenthelinesmusical.com. Picoult is best known as a prolific novelist.  She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-eight novels, including Wish You Were Here, The Book of Two Ways, A Spa...
2022-05-1337 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 18 - Laura RikardMatty and Kikau were very excited to speak to Laura Rikard (she/her) this week. She is one the of the co-founders of Theatrical Intimacy Education! Laura and TIE co-founder, Chelsea Pace (A Strange Loop and Resident Intimacy Consultant and Choreographer) have literally written the book on the topic, Staging Sex: Best Practices, Tools, and Techniques for Theatrical Intimacy.  Laura Rikard (SAG-AFTRA/AEA) She is a director, actor, teacher, stage movement specialist, intimacy choreographer, intimacy coordinator, and a founding member and head faculty of Theatre Intimacy Education. She is Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of So...
2022-05-0649 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 17 - Kaitlin HopkinsWhen Kaitlin Hopkins created the Musical Theatre BFA at Texas State in 2009, no one could have guessed that in just a few short years Texas State would become one of the most recognized names in Musical Theatre Education.  Matty and Kikau sit down for an inspiring conversation with one of most exciting individuals in the Musical Theatre Education landscape.  They talk about her goals, how she has done what she's done, growing up in a rehearsal room with Tennessee Williams and, of course, Bat Boy. To learn more about Kaitlin visit https://www.kaitlinhopkins.net/.   To learn more about her org...
2022-04-0855 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 16 - A Conversation with College Audition CoachesMatty and Kikau have an in depth conversation with three College Audition Coaches who are currently working with high school students on the college audition process.  What are the pros and cons about auditions?  What exactly do college audition coaches do?  And what are these coaches hearing from students looking at applying to musical theatre training programs? Drew Boudreau (@collauditionpro) from College Audition Pros, Laura Enstall (@auditionwell) from Audition Well, and Leo Ash Evens (@musicaltheatrecollegeauditions) from Musical Theatre College Auditions. Music provided by Joshua Hegg.  For more information visit JoshuaHeggMusic.com Please rate and review on your favorite podcast app!!
2022-03-2556 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 15 - Aaron J. AlbanoBroadway's Aaron J. Albano (Newsies, Hamilton...) comes on to talk about a NEW film he produced (and is featured in) that comes out TODAY called ensemble. Aaron and I go WAY back...like way way back and Matty and Aaron are both alums from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, OH.  Here is some Information about the movie: On the one year anniversary of the longest shutdown in Broadway history, a multigenerational group of Broadway ensemble members come together to both dance and reflect on the year that was and what the world's largest stage ca...
2022-03-1154 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 14 - Chris PetersonMatty and Kikau talk to Chris Peterson from OnStage Blog. They talk about the theatre community, college program rankings, and why it's important to cry from time to time!  Follow us on instagram @carefullytaughtpodcast or send us an email at carefullytaughtpodcast@gmail.com. 
2022-02-2545 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 13 - Marty Austin LamarKikau and Matty sit down with Cal State Fullerton Assistant Professor Marty Austin Lamar (He/Him).    Marty (@MartyAustinLamar) graduated from the Florida A&M University’s School of Business and Industry and furthered his education at the University of Florida where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA) in acting with an emphasis in Musical Theatre performance and technique.  Marty recently served as Musical Theatre program co-ordinator at Howard University, the only HBU with a Musical Theatre BFA.  Marty has been featured on stages throughout the United States and abroad. Some of Marty’...
2022-02-1151 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 12 - The Matty and Kikau Podcast ShowIt's semester two y'all! We are so excited to get back to work. Matty and Kikau talk about the new semester, Broadway musicals, the West Side Story movie, and the MTEA annual conference. Matty's recommendation today is another podcast called "My Favorite Flop."  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-flop/id1546767941 Thank you for listening, following, and sharing! Send us a message at carefullytaughtpodcast@gmail.com and like and follow us @carefullytaughtpodcast on instagram! 
2022-01-2851 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 11 - Katie O'Halloran and Vinh Nguyen - So You Wanna Be a Musical Theatre Teacher? - Part 2On our final episode of the semester, we interview Katie O'Halloran (she/her) and Vinh Nguyen (he/him).  Katie is a Dublin-based, interdisciplinary director and creator from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her work celebrates theatricality, examines the materiality and effects of borders and confines, and prioritises a thorough probing of the text. She fuses her love of analyzing language with detailed vocal and physical work, as she firmly believes that “actors write with their bodies”. She holds a BFA (Hons) in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory (concentrations in Directing, Acting, Songwriting) and an MFA (D...
2021-12-2744 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 10 - Mundo Ballejos Jr. and Kyle Montgomery - So You Wanna Be a Musical Theatre Teacher? - Part 1On today's episode, we interview Mundo Ballejos Jr. (he/him) and Kyle Montgomery (he/him). Mundo is one of Matty's students at Chico State and Kyle is one semester away from an MFA in Musical Theatre at San Diego State University. Both are interested in careers as musical theatre teachers. The future of MT Education is BRIGHT! 
2021-12-2043 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 9 - Just the Two of Us (or "Beauty and the Beast")With only two episodes left this semester, Matty and Kikau touch base on how things are going and a handful of other current event topics.   Music Provided by Joshua Hegg ------------------------------------------ For more information about Alice Ripley's apology and denial, visit the link below- https://pagesix.com/2021/08/20/alice-ripley-apologizes-denies-vile-accusations-of-grooming/ For more information about "grooming" and how it's spoken about, visit the link below- https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/what-is-grooming-sexual-abuse-1199141/ For more information about The Morning Show visit- h...
2021-12-0353 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 8 - Jacob Brent - Best Friends - Part 2This is part 2 of the two-part Best Friends Series Jacob Brent (@jacobbrentstagram) is the Musical Theatre Coordinator at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Jacob is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Mistoffelees in the Broadway, London and Video productions of CATS. He is the only performer to have appeared in all three and the only actor to perform in both of the record-breaking performances of the longest running Broadway and West End show. We discuss musical theatre, Disney, and friendship.  Jacob's recommendation is a website called Course Workload Estimator 2.0.  Follow us on Instagram @carefullytaughtpodcast Music provided by JoshuaHeggMusic.com
2021-11-1237 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 7 - David Coolidge - Best Friends - Part 1We are excited to welcome David Coolidge on part one of the 2-part Best Friends series.  David Coolidge is the director of the musical theatre program at Anderson University. He received his MFA in acting from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and his BFA in musical theatre from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. As a professional theatre artist, David toured with Jason Robert Brown in the Broadway National Tour of “Parade” directed by Hal Prince; served as the director of six national tours; and as the assistant artistic director of TheatreworksUSA, he oversaw 30 national touring productions. As a coa...
2021-10-2945 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 6 - Khalia Davis(Apologies for the sound issues. We are attempting to fix and repost asap)  The AMAZING Khalia Davis (she/her) is a guest on our show today! Here is a link to her website. She is the Artistic Director of Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) and a director and playwright and is so inspiring. She led the premiere of A Kids Play About Racism, based on a kids book about racism by Jelani Memory, creating a new hybrid between live theatrical storytelling and film. This work brought together over 40 theater producing partners and was viewed on Broadway on D...
2021-10-1848 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 5 - “Should Matty Direct Legally Blonde?" - Part 2Matty continues to weigh the pros and cons of directing Legally Blonde, and reaches a conclusion (what?!  No part 3?!?!). --- Guests include Broadway's Nikki Snelson (@nikkisnelsonaugh), CSU Chico Student Gaby Saxon (@gaby.saxon) and Megan Glynn Zollinger (@megan.glynn.zollinger). --- Plus, as always we share a recommended resource to enhance your musical theatre classroom.  This week's recommendation is Instagram follow @katieohallorandirects. --- Music for Carefully Taught is provided by JoshuaHeggmusic.com
2021-10-011h 01Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 4 - "Should Matty Direct Legally Blonde?"- Part 1Matty wrestles with his 2021-2022 Directing assignment and talks to some colleagues about their point of view.   Plus, as always we share a Recommended Resource to enhance your Musical Theatre teaching. Guests Include:  Tim Espinosa (@timespinosaoffical), Lauren Haughton Gillis (@laurenhaughton) and Shavanna Caulder (@shaviexo) Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @carefullytaughtpodcast Music provided by JoshuaHeggMusic.com
2021-09-1739 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 3 - Rick EdingerKikau and Matty sit down with Carnegie Mellon Associate Professor Rick Edinger (he/they).   Rick (@redingernyc) is an accomplished music director, vocal coach, pianist, and actor, and is on the forefront of anti-racist Musical Theatre training.  As an actor, appearing in the 2004 Tony nominated Broadway revival of Pacific Overtures (dir. Amon Miyamoto) and the Broadway benefit concert production of Children and Art: A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim on the Eve of his 75th Birthday (dir. Richard Maltby, Jr.).  Edinger has also worked as a collaborative pianist with Broadway performers and singers from the Metropolitan Opera, English National Opera, Santa Fe Opera...
2021-09-0337 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 2 - Amanda Wansa MorganWe are very excited to Welcome to the Podcast, Amanda Wansa Morgan (@wansaham). Amanda Wansa Morgan is an Atlanta-based music director, composer, director, and actor who serves as Coordinator of Musical Theatre & Associate Professor at Kennesaw State University.  Amanda has a Certificate of Figure Proficiency from Estill Voice Systems and she is an Executive Board member of the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance (MTEA), Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Dramatist’s Guild, and ASCAP.  Amanda teaches courses in musical theatre performance, acting, voice, and musical theatre history and literature.  In addition to being...
2021-08-2138 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 1 - Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauHere it is! It is our first episode. We are so excited to tell you why we are doing a podcast! For more information about Dr. Carol Dweck's GROWTH MINDSET, watch her Ted Talk here or read her book! For more information about Korrie Yamaoka and her podcast "Studying the Song" visit https://korrieyamaoka.com/ For more information about Ashlee and Tim Espinosa and their podcast "Breaking the Fourth Wall" visit https://ashleeespinosa.com/ and https://timespinosa.com/ Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @carefullytaughtpodcast Music provided by JoshuaHeggMusic...
2021-08-1547 minCarefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and KikauEpisode 0 - IntroductionWe are so excited to introduce our brand new podcast! This is 'Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau'. It is a podcast to discuss Musical Theatre Pedagogy and to create a community of sharing amongst Musical Theatre Educators. Our first official podcast episode drops on August 20th, 2021 and then you can find us every other Friday afternoon! Follow us at @carefullytaughtpodcast on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with our journey! Music provided by JoshuaHeggMusic.com
2021-08-1101 minThe Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast
The Sideline Story: Rugby League PodcastEpisode 29 | "Melbourne Storm are the best.. and that pisses everybody off"Welcome to Episode #29 of The Sideline Story: Rugby League Podcast "the platform for all rugby league identities to voice their journey; their sideline story" . Click the master link to listen on your preferred platform, follow us on our socials, or to check out our sponsors: https://linktr.ee/thesidelinestoryrlpodcast . TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - The Sideline Story Ethos + Introduction + Ep Overview 03:58 - RLWC postponed until 2022 // looking at the positives over the negatives this time around . Around the Grounds with The Sideline Story: 15:10...
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