Ever wonder how to break into the business of Broadway? From how to get an agent to how to navigate open calls, we cover it all. This podcast is an insider’s roadmap to making it on Broadway. Kerry Butler is a Tony nominated actress who made her Broadway debut in 1993 in Blood Brothers, before starring in shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Les Mis, Hairspray, Little Shop, Xanadu, Rock of Ages, Catch Me If You Can, Disaster!, and Mean Girls. She has numerous on screen credits such as 30 Rock, Cupid, The Mindy Project, Blue Bloods, and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. She was last seen as Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice on Broadway. Connect with Kerry via Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit kerrybutlercoach.com, email kerrybutlercoach@gmail.com or follow @kerrybutlercoach on Instagram. Produced by Alan Seales, Dori Berinstein and Kimberlee Garris. A proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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episode 2: Consider Yourself(Tape) - Part 1, with Andrew Fem
I found casting director Andrew Fem‘s instagram and LOVED their content! Andrew breaks down the do’s and don’ts of self tape auditions from the casting director’s perspective. Whether it is for TV, film or theater, Andrew breaks down the differences and shares how to nail the self tape.
episode 1: When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It, with Angie Schworer
I have my dear friend and Broadway darling Angie Schworer (Currently in Some Like it Hot) on to let us know how she has the stamina and energy to keep going from show to show. Angie gives us all the tips on how to get it, and how to flaunt it eight times a week!
episode 10: It’s A Hard Knock Life - Part 2, with Laura Bell Bundy and Telly Leung
As someone who gets rejected pretty much every day, I have always felt comfort in hearing other people’s rejection stories. My advice is know that rejection is just part of being an actor and try not to take it personally. This episode will feature stories from Laura Bell Bundy and Telly Leung.
episode 9: It’s A Hard Knock Life - Part 1, with Constantine Maroulis and Ann Harada
As someone who gets rejected pretty much every day, I have always felt comfort in hearing other people’s rejection stories. My advice is know that rejection is just part of being an actor and try not to take it personally. This episode will feature stories from Constantine Maroulis and Ann Harada.
episode 8: What’s the story morning glory? - Part 2, with Bret Shuford
Find out how to work social media to market yourself. Our guest is the incredibly knowledgeable Bret Shuford - Broadway Actor, Create Life Coach and one half of the Broadway Husbands. You do not want to miss this one!
episode 7: What’s the story morning glory? - Part 1, with Bret Shuford
Find out how to work social media to market yourself. Our guest is the incredibly knowledgeable Bret Shuford.
Bonus - BEETLEJUICE CAST EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE!
The ghost-with-the-most is returning to Broadway! Barbara Maitland herself goes behind the scenes with Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, David Josefsberg, Adam Dannheisser, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer! She gets the inside scoop on all things Beetlejuice with answers to never-before-asked questions, funny back-stage anecdotes and rituals... all while having a few chuckles along the way.
episode 6: A Fresh Take, with Director Sammi Cannold
In this episode we talk to Sammi Cannold about her journey to becoming a director - from putting on shows with shampoo bottles as a kid, to going to Stanford to study theater, to landing on Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 in Hollywood and Entertainment list. Listen to Sammi talk about what she looks for at auditions, her process as a director, and the fresh take she’s been bringing to the industry through site-specific musical theater productions.
episode 5: I’m just a Broadway Baby! - Part 2, with Presley Ryan, her mom & some VERY special guests
This episode features more of my conversation with my friend from Beetlejuice, Presley Ryan, and her mom Kim. We also have some VERY special guests. Spoiler alert - it’s my parents!
episode 4: I’m just a Broadway Baby! - Part 1, with Presley Ryan and her mom Kim
I ask my friend from Beetlejuice, Presley Ryan, and her mom Kim all about getting into the business as a kid and what it’s like being the youngest person in the room.