Drama Mamas

Join the Drama Mamas as they share their exciting experiences from the Florida State Junior Thespians Festival 2023. Hear personal accounts of the performances, workshops, and networking opportunities that make this festival one of the most highly-anticipated events for young thespians. Discover new talents and gain insights on what it takes to succeed in the world of theater. This is an episode y...

#11 Creating Opportunity: Doing Good For Your Community with Dan Chesnicka Welcome to the Drama Mamas Podcast, where we delve into the world of community theatre and the passionate individuals who bring it to life. On today's episode, we are thrilled to have with us Dan Chesnicka, the producing director of the Winter Haven Community Theatre in Winter Haven, Florida. Dan will be sharing his journey...

Who knew by the end of year we would have 10 episodes and such an amazing and supportive audience.  We have learned so much and also realize there is so much more to learn.  We can't wait to start season 2 next year and continue the journey.  Join us this episode as we reflect on our guests and everything we've learned the last few months!

Dive into the exciting world of middle school drama education with Amanda Neff, a seasoned drama teacher. In this episode, we follow Amanda through a typical day of teaching drama to young students, from the casting process to rehearsals and beyond. Hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs of teaching drama in middle school, and get a unique perspective on the rewarding career of a d...

Join us as we speak with an JJ Humphrey, autistic actor who, despite facing challenges and disabilities, has found success in the theater and television industry. Hear JJ's inspiring story of determination and perseverance as they share how they were able to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking for motivation and encouragement to pursue thei...

Auditioning for a show can be stressful especially if you are unsure of what is to be expected. There are a ton of questions.... 1. Should I sing a song from the show? 2. How should I dress? 3. How should I prepare for a call back? 4. What happens if I don't get cast? Jordyn Jones is a highly respected vocal coach who's experience both on the stage and as a director will help give you insight into...

Bridging The Gap With Cap | Musical Theatre College Admissions Made Easy With Drew From College Audition Pros Last episode Kat discussed the journey that she had with her daughter finding the right school.  This week Drew shows how using College Audition Professionals (CAP) can make this journey easier. They do it all including:   How to prepare for a call back audition and why it's much...

We explore the college admissions process for performing arts and musical theatre specifically.  We answer are all your questions like how to prep for auditions?  What are the expectations for different tiers of schools? How do you know if a school maybe a stretch school and more.  Kat is our guest and her daughter, an amazing talent, has begun the process of auditioning and school...

#4 Stripper Pants, Fabooze, and Quick As F??? We get a little spicier this episode as we discuss costumes, quick changes and more!  Laura an experienced costumer and quick change artist talks through all things costumes from etiquette, to how convenient stripper pants can be.

In this episode we welcome our first guest Tommie Wofford, a multitalented young man that is destined to do great things.  He's a singer, songwriter, playwright, mentor, and many more things. He credits the support of his mother and local community theatre for his successes.  He is off to New York next week to attend the Black Writer Showcase hosted at the famous 54 Below.  At 54 Be...

The Drama Mamas give a review of the Theatre Winter Haven's production of The Play That Goes Wrong and then share their personal stories of when things don't go quite as planned in live theatre.   You've found the official Drama Mamas Podcast Channel! Join Angela, Cathi, and Kristen as they chat about what it's like being a theatre mom. Tune in as they have fun recounting stories, sharing hel...

You've found the official Drama Mamas Podcast Channel! Join Angela, Cathi, and Kristen as they chat about what it's like being a theatre mom. Tune in as they have fun recounting stories, sharing helpful tips for those just getting started in theatre, and laughing it up (sometimes with special guests) in their weekly wine-down.    The Drama Mamas are three moms heavily involved in their k...