Intimate, personal conversations with the biggest talents from professional theatre, tv, film, and more. Hear their secrets, what makes them laugh, stresses them out, and how they manage the anxiety of success. We feature both stars and creatives such as producers, stage managers, directors, press and marketing agents, or even the people who own the theaters or productions themselves. This is a podcast for artists, made by artists. With over 2 decades of experience in film and theatre both as cast and creative, host Alan Seales speaks with Broadway, TV, film and beyond’s biggest talents to learn more about not only how the world of theatre and performing operate, but also what makes it so real and human. In-depth, personal, behind-the-scenes conversations will highlight special details of the industry that most people may not know exist, will always find out what makes the guests love their craft, what makes them tick, and what truly inspires them. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 12 days 21 hours 20 minutes
episode 329: Brent Comer: Accidentally Discovering A Love for Theatre
Brent Comer caught the theater bug by accident in high school when he signed up for musical theatre class instead of a news casting class – and he hasn’t stopped performing since. While it was cut short for a bit during the pandemic, his passion for performing did not waver. He opens up about his struggles as an actor during the lockdown, learning how to do self-tapes, and why it hurt his heart to see a Zoom musical because the whole magic for him was being present...
episode 328: Jason Schmidt: My Ego Loves You
Jason Schmidt and Alan Seales discussed their experiences in music and acting, including the challenges of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Schmidt shared his personal approach to writing music, drawing from his own experiences and emotions, while I emphasized the importance of authenticity and perseverance in the face of hardships. Both speakers highlighted the transformative potential of artistic expression in healing personal struggles...
episode 327: Justin Levine: Orchestrating Almost Completely by Ear
A multifaceted talent known for his work as a book writer, composer, and lyricist, Justin Levine delves deep into the creative process behind his works, particularly "The Outsiders" musical adaptation. He draws parallels between his work on that production and his involvement with "Moulin Rouge." He also discusses the balance of honoring the original source material while also infusing the adaptation with a fresh perspective and vision...
episode 326: Brody Grant: He's Got Great Expectations
Brody Grant is a New York based multi-hyphenate artist who made his Broadway debut in The Outsiders. Selected work includes Parade (New York City Center) and The Outsiders (La Jolla). Brody is also an independent recording artist, and his music can be found on his IG handle @brody_grant. Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube...
episode 325: Emma Pittman: The Search for Roxie Leads to The Outsiders
Emma Pittman’s been “live, laugh, love-ing” dance ever since she was two years old–at least until she discovered in high school that it’s best partnered with acting. She looks back on her “The Search for Roxie” experience, winning and not being able to tell it to anyone right away, and the show getting postponed because of the pandemic...
episode 324: Rick & Jeff Kuperman: It Always Starts with the Rumble
Rick and Jeff Kuperman are a directing and choreography team for stage and screen. Recent highlights include co-directing & choreographing an immersive show from the producers of Sleep No More; and, choreographing a new musical adaptation of The Outsiders, choreographing Alice by Heart (Lortel Award, Chita Rivera Award, and Callaway Award for Outstanding Choreography...
2024 Tony Nominations Recap
Full list of 2024 nominees here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/theater/tony-awards-nominations.html Find more of The Theatre Podcast at http://bpn...
episode 323: Danya Taymor: Captaining 'The Outsiders' Ship
Welcome to the first of many episodes for 'The Outsiders' takeover here on the podcast! Danya Taymor is a director who reopened Broadway with the play Pass Over, the first play back after 18 months of darkness on Broadway. Other work includes the out of town production of The Outsiders, Samuel Beckett's Endgame, Will Arbery's Pulitzer Prize finalist Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, and Jeremy O. Harris' Daddy ...
episode 322: Jayne Atkinson: STILL Craving Human Connection
Jayne Atkinson believes she has this kind of magic superpower of getting what she wants if she puts her attention to it, and she’s got a long list of credits to prove just that. She looks back on her childhood and having an English sensibility (and sense of humor) even though she grew up in America. She credits her high school drama teacher as the one who gave her the foundation of her work, and thinks fellow classmate Michael Greif is her “theatre angel”...
episode 321: Isabelle "Izzy" McCalla: Diving Deep Into the Water (for Elephants)
A lot has changed since Izzy McCalla first appeared in episode 38 back in 2019 and she’s more than happy to share the latest news in her journey – from her early roles to now playing Marlena in "Water for Elephants." She reflects on how each role built her confidence and prepared her for new challenges, her tendency to gravitate towards ensemble pieces, and her ability to go back and forth between the comedic and dramatic genres...