Backstage Talk

This actor opens his heart completely to share his experience in showbiz. 🤩 Zack Zaromatidis, the leading man of the Bandstand 1st National Tour, came over to Backstage Talk to dive deep into his journey as a performer and musician. 🎸 He also reflects on his audition process and a boy band he had with his best friends! 🥁 I know this man is destined for greatness, I have no doubt about that. 💪...

Kenny Ingram, a marvelous director, choreographer, and musical theatre performer is here! ✨ Do you want to know something funny? I had a full-circle moment with him because during our chat I discovered I saw him on the Lion King's stage on Broadway 13 years ago!!! 🦁 Join this conversation to know Kenny's journey in the arts, his creative process, and how he was part of the Off-Broadway hit "Emoj...

Meg Masseron is another incredible theatre journalist that came over on the show! 🔥 She firmly believes that journalists have the potential to be heroes and public servants, their job is to always expose the truth and hold society accountable. 🎉 This dear friend of mine is a Phantom of the Opera mega-fan and is here to share about her craft! 🤩 Find more about Meg reading her portfolio and on he...

Jeffrey Schmelkin is an award-winning composer and he is here today to talk to us about his latest work: The Parts I Keep Inside! 👏🏻 This musical will be premiering Off-Broadway on July 31st as a one-night-only event! 🤩 The show covers a deep reflection on mental health and Jeffrey wanted to represent it as accurately as possible. 🔥 He also talks about his creative process and how he took this...

Amanda Flynn had her share as a performer until something called her towards vocal health and education. 🎶 She worked with the companies of The Lightning Thief and Be More Chill while they were running on Broadway! 🎤 Join this conversation full of advice to take care of your voice, having a healthy approach towards a performer's work, and how to keep a sustainable routine for your voice! 🤩 You...

Philip David Stern is here to talk to us about his latest project: Stone Crossed! 🎉 This new musical has a concept album featuring Broadway stars Antonio Cipriano, Telly Leung, Celia Rose Gooding, Krystina Alabado, and much more! 🤩 The story of two lovers is told through a pop-rock sound with influences of the medieval era! 🤘🏼 In this episode, you will listen to Philip's creative process, divi...

All the way from Hogwarts comes Spencer LaRue to take us through his magical journey. ✨  This performer is part of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child company on Broadway ⚡️ and has been cast in several other regional musicals. Originally from Florida but trained at the University of Michigan, Spencer walks us through his audition and rehearsal process. 💪🏻 Spencer shares his experience from...

This is Episode #30 and I couldn’t be more proud of where Backstage Talk is right now. 👏🏻 Across the pond, Cameron Tweed, an incredible performer sat with me and chatted about his journey in Musical Theatre. 🤩 In this down-to-earth conversation, Cameron shares his experience and advice for those young performers pivoting due to the pandemic and also remembers his days in the World Tap Champions...

BROADWAY NEEDS TO CHANGE! And more if we're coming back this September. 💪🏻 Through 2020 and 2021 we have seen the type of transformation everyone needs as human beings in every aspect of our lives. 👏🏻 Broadway and the Entertainment Industry isn't the exception! 🤔 Ayanna Prescod, president of OurBKSocial, came over to the show and shared her thoughts about what the theatre industry needs towar...

My friend Marci Skolnick joins the Backstage Talk Podcast Family to tell you her story in the Entertainment Industry. 🤟🏻 How she ended working in Theatre was a turn of tables and she found her passion in managing cues and things backstage. 🤩 As a Stage Manager and Show Caller, she knows her goal is to support the performers and artists on stage to deliver the best performance every night. 💫 Tu...

In a year like 2020, every single Art and Entertainment Industry worker had to pivot and find new paths. 🧐 Even though most of us keep working on something arts-related, we’ve also found new passions. 😃  Julie has been auditioning and sending demos but she also started her own chocolate factory! 🍫Her journey has been full of music, characters, and new adventures! 🔥 Dive into it on this new epi...

The whole performing arts and entertainment industry had to adapt to the virtual world through this pandemic. 🌎 Many people pivoted, but this is not the case for JJ Neimann. 💪🏻 This performer broke the internet through TikTok and his Theatre Kid POV videos. 🤯 He used his skills in theatre to be a content creator on social media! 📱 Follow JJ on his Instagram, TikTok, and his website!  Let me k...

From writing for the stage to film and TV, Steve Cuden has a lot of works under his wing! 👏🏻 Surely we grew up watching his work without even knowing it on The Pink Panther, Gargoyles or Beetlejuice. He has also written a series of books on the craft of storytelling. 🤩 In this episode, Steve gives advice on where and how to start writing in the entertainment industry, besides giving us in a qui...

Michael Kushner is a man of many hats. 🎩 He’s a photographer 📸, a performer 🎭, a writer ✒️, a podcaster 🎧, and a producer 👏🏻. This Multi-Hyphenate shares his experience navigating this industry and how he has enjoyed the wild ride. 🎢 Based in New York 🗽, Michael has photographed the biggest Broadway stars in his studio, on stage and backstage. Tune in to today’s episode to discover how Mic...

Is she a bird? 🕊 Is she a plane? ✈️ No! She’s Harriet Quimby, ✨ the first female pilot from the United States of America! 🔥 Soaring from the sky comes Lily Dwoskin and Casey O’Neil, the spectacular creators of this new musical: The Aviatrix! 🤩 Together they tell the story of this forgotten hero. Tune in to this new episode of Backstage Talk Podcast to know how it all started, how they’ve been w...

What is better than being a Disney Prince 🤴🏻? Being a Disney Villain, of course!! 😈 Jake Smith is a force to be reckoned with and he joins us on today’s show! 🤩 This talented young man wants to make a stamp on the history of Musical Theatre and without a doubt, we believe he will! 💪🏻 From unforgettable memories on stage to how he got his shot on Broadway’s Frozen, you have the chance to dive...

This week’s guests are four talented men from across the entertainment industry! Jeffrey, Justin, John, and Griffin come from different backgrounds and joined forces to create a brand new musical: Chaining Zero. ✨ With an incredible contemporary pop-musical sound, Chaining Zero is about different characters that are surviving based on the relationships with each other. 😃 Join us to know how thes...

Making theatre accessible worldwide… what a dream is not it? 🌎 Bonnie Comley, CEO and Founder of BroadwayHD ✨ shares her journey and how she is showing the way to digitalize theatre to help the world see more shows. 😍 BroadwayHD is a streaming service with the best quality Broadway shows and plays. 🎉 Know more about Bonnie here and become a member of BroadwayHD here.  Let me know what you thin...

Straight from Broadway’s West Side Story, Marlon Feliz has a wonderful chat with us about her journey as a performer! 😍 She shares: 💃🏻 Tips to self-care as an artist. 💃🏻 Wisdom on how to deal with 8+ shows a week. 💃🏻 Pros & cons touring the world with different shows. 💃🏻 Latinx representation on a Broadway stage and where the industry needs to improve. Dive into today’s episode and discov...

Bret Shuford has several tricks up his sleeve! 🪄 This performer goes deep on: 🎭 #Storytelling through musical theatre. 🎭 Getting started with his own business: BroadwayLife. 🎭 How working with #Disney Theatricals has changed his professional life. 🎭 #Broadway Husbands: an Instagram project he started with Stephen Hanna to connect with other musical lovers! This Wagner alum shares his hacks an...

Hoy nos acompaña el actor Miguel González! ⚡️ Miguel comparte con nosotros 1️⃣ Su viaje en la televisión nacional. 2️⃣ La manera en la que ha navegado sus dos carreras. 3️⃣ Su forma de abordar la creación de personaje para teatro y cine. ¡Oye de primera mano lo que fue trabajar en Disney Channel Latinoamérica! ¡Conoce más de Miguel siguiéndolo en Instagram! Recuerda dejarnos una calificación y co...

Lights up! 🚨 Dawn Chiang, our guest on today’s episode, shares with us: 💡 How she ended up doing Theatre. 💡 How it is to travel the world lightning several shows. 💡 The way she gets involved in different projects and how light design can enhance the storytelling. Find out this and more about Dawn’s experience on Broadway, the New York City Opera and other renowned stages on Backstage Talk’s ne...

¡El episodio con Santiago Sanmiguel, abogado de entretenimiento y músico de hobby, ya está al aire! 🎉 Durante nuestra conversación pasamos por: 🎶 Los aspectos que todo artista debe saber del derecho. 🎶 Por qué tener un mejor amigo abogado siempre es una buena idea. 🎶 Su proceso como cantautor y compositor en un nuevo EP y su reto personal de 1,000 plays en 100 días. ¿Quieres conocer más de San...

Have you ever heard about an Eco-Musical? 🧐 Well, this is your chance because G. Victoria Campbell explains her creative process writing TREESON: an Eco-Musical! 🌱 Vicki shares with us her story, how during 2020 she started writing and assembled a team with people from around the world to bring this musical to life! 🌎 They released their Original Cast Recording last Friday, January 15th, you ca...

✨ Chris Luner is with us today! 🎉 As a Broadway Production Manager, Chris gives us his insights on the main skills you must have to be successful in this position, additionally he shares his experience transferring to film! 🎬 You can follow Chris on his instagram and LinkedIn! Also check out his film Ranch Water! Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it! Big shout-out an...