Uncommon Sense: The 11 O'Clock Number

Another Bonus episode already?!? I think so! It may not be $10,000 Pyramid, Jeopardy, or Wheel of Fortune and we may not have any actual prizes that we were playing for; BUT We had a grand time playing a bit of Musical Theatre Trivia with Maggie.  Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube . Stay in touch with us on IG @charnopherofficial Want some Merch?! O...

In this exciting episode, Charnopher talks with very good friend and former student Maggie Gidden. They reminisce about hilarious stories from their shared theatrical history - from climbing up VERY tall beds to stuffing full ball gowns into pants. You may find this episode very funny. IF you cannot laugh and drive safely please listen to this episode when you get home: Listener Discretion Advised...

Costumes or uniforms? Intermission or half-time? Rehearsal or practice? Charnopher interviews special guest Sebastion Lopez in their first bonus episode. Sebastian talks about his life as a sports kid in a theater family. Spoiler alert...he actually knows A LOT about musicals and we're here for it!! Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube . Stay in touch with...

"So I picked up a pen and a microphone." Charnopher's about to get overthrown! Listen in as Charnopher talks all things SIX, the Musical - from the music and lyrics to costumes, to pop star inspirations for the 6 ex-wives of Henry VIII. This episode comes on the heels of Charnopher seeing the show "live in Consort" and they break down this fresh new pop/rock musical. Subscribe wherever get your po...

Before, during and after a musical, or play, there are some etiquette standards that you may not know. Charnopher dives into Playbill’s list of 15 theater etiquette rules. Of course they have a few of their own personal "rules of an audience" to share as well.  #Charnopher #MusicalTheatre #Theatre #Etiquette #UncommonSense Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on...

32 bar cut? 1 minute? uptempo? Ballad? What all should be considered when building your audition/repertoire book. Charnopher discusses some "musts" and also some personal preferences when it comes to what styles and songs to include. Always a small peppering of preparedness advice. #Charnopher #MusicalTheatre #Theatre #Singing #32BarCut #16BarCut #UncommonSense Subscribe wherever get your podcasts...

It was just soooo good it had to be made into a movie...or maybe not. Charnopher discuss Broadway musicals that have made it to the big screen. How do these movies hold up to their original stage producitons? What are the differences? The goods? The bads? And ALL the in betweens. Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube . Stay in touch with us on IG @charnopher...

Lights, Camera, MUSICALS!! In this episode, Charnopher dives into the exciting world of movies that have made the leap to broadway. Not every movie-to-musical is a guaranteed success though. They will share their experiences and opinions on some of the best and worst musicals that had a cinematic origin.  Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube . Stay in...

Jukebox musicals! They are the IT thing right now. From some recent Broadway hits like "& Juliet" to some oldies but goodies like "Jersey Boys" and others, Charna and Christopher fill us in on the different types of Jukebox musicals while discussing a few of their favorites. You may be surprised at which ones they enjoy!  Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe...

"They're creepy and they're kooky. Mysterious and spooky..." That's right - Charnopher talks The Addams Family, the musical. The VERY popular stage musical is pretty much a youth theatre staple at this point. Charna and Christopher share their opinions and viewpoints about the show, content and characters and how it fits well with the middle school/high school age group #Episode13 #Spooky Subscrib...

Now is the time to Seize the Day!! Join Charnopher as they discuss the Disney movie musical turned Broadway Show - Newsies! Charna and Christopher share their experiecnes with the production and reminisce about the 2019 production they both worked on. Some fun Newsies trivia and show stories make for an exciting episode.  Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on Y...

Attention all theater lovers and educators! We are excited to talk with the very talented stage manager and educator, Kelly Marie Pate. Join us as we delve into her experience working in both the professional theater world and the educational space, the challenges of balancing both roles, and her thoughts on the importance of theater, education and the life of a working professional. This is an ep...

Work/Life (un)balance is a thing! Christopher and Charna discuss the difficult and delicate balance of loving work and family and friends and self-care and, and, and... The list is long. With the idea of "unplugging" becoming more and more difficult to accomplish, just how successful are we at taking breaks and making time for what's important. The juggle is real people!.  Subscribe wherever...

Have you ever thought to yourself, "Gosh, I would do that differently"? Well, in this episode, Charna and Christopher talk about staying in their own proverbial lanes - and no we aren't talking about lanes on a freeway. Charnopher discusses times when they needed to navigate those delicate situations, in theatre, in education and in life. Buckle up and please make sure you use that blinker before...

They are calm, cool and collected...until they're not! Charna and Christopher talk about situations and instances where they've gone from nice to, well, not so nice. Charnopher shares stories from work, theater and family life and all with a lot of laughter and humblesness. Nobody is perfect. Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube . Stay in touch with us on I...

Charnopher talks with the one and only Scott Barnhardt about college, Broadway, careers and everything in between! If you are currently on the path to choosing a college or university or are just curious about the process and journey, then you've come to the right episode. Scott discusses his business, The Creatiove College Journey, and shares his wisdom, vision and insight into a process that can...

Charnopher share their own personal college journeys and the interesting paths they took to get where they are today. If you are a student or parent who needs to hear "there isn't just one path for college" or "there isn't one right choice", then this episode is for you!! #ChristopherFromFresnoCalifornia Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube . Stay in touch...

Hold on to your hats and/or grab a caffenaited beverage beacuse this episode is FULL OUT!! Kelly Felthous brings the ENERGY level up on Uncommon Pod as she shares her stories of life and work in the performance industry. Pepper in some great personal sister stoires from Charna and Kelly and we've got a high octane interview.  Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe...

Let's meet Jenny Schniepp! Listen to Charnopher interview Jenny as she shares stories and insight into the life of an accompanist. With 20+ years experience in multiple musical facets, Jenny has some great advice to share. #MusiciansDontWorkForFree Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube . Stay in touch with us on IG @charnopherofficial UncommonPod.com

Whether it's a student, a friend, a family member or professional colleague: Charnopher shares some insight into to the "lack of planning" world. Stories and hilarity ensue when this topic is discussed.  Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on YouTube . Stay in touch with us on IG @charnopherofficial UncommonPod.com

What's in a name? Well, Charnopher has something to say about names. They share funny stories about their own names and also take a look at some of the most unique and bizarre names that parents have given their children. Subscribe wherever get your podcasts and please like and subscribe on  YouTube . Stay in touch with us on IG  @charnopherofficial UncommonPod.com

Meet CHARNOPHER! Learn about Uncommon Sense hosts, Charna Lopez and Christopher Smith. Hear about their families, professional backgrounds, how they met and a bit of their personal lives. They also jump into the fun and heartfelt topic of Valentine’s Day and their experiences surrounding the day of LOVE!