PHARTS Podcast

Britt Mack has agreed to come on and talk about her journey to Broadway. . Time to have your virtual autograph books ready! . Years ago, I had the pleasure of seeing her perform in a regional theatre production of "All Shook Up." In one word, "Spectacular." . This kind and talented human is coming onto tell us what she experienced as she made her way to star in a show so many us are either despera...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! . 🤔 How Traveling on Tour can Affect a Person Psychologically . 🙇Dream of going on tour? . Tour vet, Erik Stefan Dunn Schneider, is coming on to discuss how traveling on tour can affect a person psychologically. 🔥 . 💯 While we wait for theatre to slowly and safely open back up, it is great to learn all we can about the business to come back knowing what is best fo...

🌟How to bring your honest choices to the audition room or submission . 🔥Matt Faucher, from Broadway's Beautiful, is coming on to discuss "How to bring your honest choices to the audition room or submission." . During this pandemic, it is easy to forget the value of continuing to work on our craft. . ☑️ It is easy to throw on a character, but a whole other level to connect it with who we are insi...

🤔Who is wondering how they can pursue professional theatre during the pandemic? . 🌟A talented superstar, Melvin Gray Jr, is coming on to share his own experience and what he has found works and doesn't work. . ❓Is there any performance opportunity? ❓Is all on pause? ❓Is film the only opportunity. . We will be discussing all this and more!!!💯🔥 . 💯💯💯All episodes are recorded in a live inte...

It is Stress Relief Time.🙏 . It is time to breath and let go of the weight we have been carrying during this time.🛀 . Honestly, if this gives you an escape for just a moment, this is well worth it.💯 Alicia Albright, from Broadway's Wicked and Frozen, is the guest in today's discussion and this is not the first time she has graced this group with her presence. . I could not be more grateful to h...

EPISODE 48!!!! ❤️️ . ❤️️Studying Dance and Drama in Undergrad . There is nothing like taking a moment to reminisce about the college days! 🤩 . In this interview, I get to talk with a former classmate of mine, Victor Borjas, on the life and times of studying dance and drama at UC Irvine. . ✨This talk is meant to bring a smile to anyone who likes to think back on positive times while they were stu...

Actors Equity Discussion . Ryan Morales Green will be coming on to discuss Actors Equity. . We will dive into questions such as: - The purpose of the union - Why it is valuable to be a part of it - How you can have a voice . I could not be more grateful to have Ryan come on to share his knowledge and help us live the careers we want. . 💯💯💯All episodes are recorded in a live interview in NYC Mus...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!! . 💯 This conversation feels waaaaay overdue. It's almost a relief to be covering it with Devan Corcoran. . 😰 In a world where we are used to presenting everything is perfect in a show, we are often unable to speak our truth with fear of never getting hired again. . 👉👉 This is a legitimate and reasonable fear. . That being said, we need a space that is safe to spe...

Nothing turns me off more than the word "homework."💯 . I love theatre, but when it comes to doing the research, it's not my forte. This whole interview is for anyone who has the same struggle.😰😂 . Caitlyn Piccirillo has agreed to come on and give us clear direction on the most productive and simple way to research a show you may be auditioning or rehearsing.🔥 . Isn't that fabulous?💃🍷 . 💯💯...

In this interview, I get to interview Tim Hughes about his journey to Broadway ... and then landing his gig in Hadestown! . Lord knows, this human has done great things in his career... and guess what ... he is one of the kindest people on the planet. . During COVID, he has developed a musical theatre dance class called Performer's Puzzle. As a member of this community, I have to say that he is tr...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!!!⁠ .⁠ ⭐️🎤🤩😱 on this episode, my bud, Gabby Fidis, performer and drama therapist to be, is coming on to help us better understand drama therapy and take us through some growth exercises.⁠ .⁠ 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ Who could use some of this?!?!⁠ .⁠ 😢 Many of us get stuck in the psychological obstacles in life and drama therapy could potentially be the outlet for you.⁠ .⁠...

🌎 What the world needs now ... . New PHARTS podcast episode!!! The focus of today's discussion is "love, sweet, love." . My dear friend who I had the fortune of performing with on Disney Cruise Line, Shirley Gore, is hopping on to focus on one thing - love.❤️️ . If you do not know Shirley, let me give you some quotes she has shared with me that have brought further happiness and peace into my lif...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱On this episode, I get to interview my wise nutritionist, Brianne Showman, on a topic we all obsess about. . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ Nutrition and Performance . 😢 Figuring out what to eat with a limited budget is an everyday challenge for us. It’s not about starving yourself and avoiding anything that tastes delicious. . ❤️❤️ Brianne is generously coming to us to...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱On this episode, I get to interview Joey Baez at 7:30pm, who I met and became friends forever with in a production of "West Side Story." . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ We are going to cover how casting will change in shows now. . 😢 It sucks that the change is still necessary, but from all that has come up in the group, it is so clear how much change in casting needs to...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱On this episode, I get to interview my talented and generous friend, Natalie McKnight Palmer, on a sensitive topic. . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ Does weight matter? . 😢 It is so stressful - worrying about how you look. Gaining weight is extremely feared and many of find ourselves in diets or eating disorders. . ❤️❤️ Natalie is bringing a different viewpoint on weight...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱On this episode, I get to interview MaRah and Elaina Williams, who I have had the pleasure of watching perform multiple times during COVID. Such a talented family! . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ These two are currently filling a need by providing valuable resources to performers. . 😢 There are many people who feel unsupported in theatre, especially the black community....

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!!! . 🎤🤩😱On this episodes, I get to interview the truly inspirational, Meghann Makana Kraft. . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ Have you lost relationships as you have seen yourself grow into the person you want to be? . 😢 I used to think this was the end of the world and would devote time to analyzing what was wrong with me. . ❤️❤️ Megan is coming on to discuss how leveling up your...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱On today's new episode, I get connect with another member of the musical theatre family, Jason Shavers. . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ Right now, many of us our moving out of NY. . 😢 With shows remaining closed or never opening, it is natural to feel helpless, lost, or like we can't do theatre anymore. . ❤️❤️ Jason is coming on to spread light and positivity on how y...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱On today's episode I get to interview Alicia Albright from Broadway’s Frozen and Wicked!!!! . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ Are you in the habit of checking in with yourself? . 😢 Personally, I got myself in the habit of pushing through and ignoring that important step. It often leaves me feeling tired, stressed, and simply unhappy at the end of the day. . ❤️❤️ Alicia...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱in this episode, I get to interview Phoenix Gray, who I MUST sit next to in the dressing room if we are in a show together. . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ We are going to dive deep into how black people get treated differently in theatre. . 😢 It's unfortunate there is a difference and it clearly needs to remain on the table for discussion for there to be change. . ❤️❤...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱On this episode, I get to interview Kevin M. Raponey from Rock of Ages in NYC!!!! . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ Do you think having patience in musical theatre is a bunch of baloney? . 😢 I used to think so. The concept that sticking with training and endless auditioning would eventually lead to the dream job seemed like a false hope. . ❤️❤️ My friend Kevin is coming...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱On this episode, I got to interview Jaime Torres, who I could talk to for hours on the phone. Such a fun person. . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ We are going to address a big problem for some theatre performers. . 😢 Many of us have questioned if we can do much theatre when there are not many roles that speak to us. . ❤️❤️ Jaime is here to share his story and what he is...

⭐️🎤🤩😱On this episode, I get to interview my triple threat husband, Ryan Cavanaugh. . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ Do you ever wonder if it is possible to have a successful relationship in musical theatre? . 😢 I used to think that I it was impossible to have a good relationship in musical theatre. The money and the traveling are almost guaranteed struggles in addition to the many, common obstacles in a roma...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!!!!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱 On this episode, I got to interview Andrew Joseph Drost, the founder of Institute for American Musical Theatre. . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ Did you know that helping others can bring you great happiness? . 😢 I used to think that I had to focus on my own life in order to achieve the future I wanted. . ❤️❤️ Andrew is here to help the musical theatre community un...

New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!!!!! . ⭐️🎤🤩😱 On this episode, I get to interview Jahlil M Burke, a talented musical theatre performer who is super special to me. . 🙋🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♀️ He has set such an example of how powerful friendships can be in theatre and we are going to talk about it! . 😢 Many of us have had our ups and downs with friendships. It may take some time, but when you make the friends...