PHARTS Podcast

"Acting is living and behaving truthfully and fully under imaginary circumstances." . This year, I took the leap as a performer and invested in myself by signing up for acting classes with Matthew Corozine, who specializes in the Meisner Technique. . Best decision for 2021!!!! . As a performer myself, I wanted to work with a group of people who were on the same page with putting in the work to bet...

One thing we have all seen an increase of during this pandemic is an increase of Facebook groups for performers. . With theatres closed, the main activity they do are readings because actual performance opportunities are more scare than they've ever been before. . Valerie Caniglia has agreed to come on and have a discussion with me on all that we have learned about performers through the lens of r...

Are you a singer, actor, and dancer who is struggling to keep progressing or event maintaining your skills during the pandemic? . This is for you. . Najee Gabay, triple threat extraordinaire (no joke - check out his IG), is coming on to discuss how he keeps his skills strong. . Is this for a single and double threat? Absolutely! . At the end of the day, this is here to motivate and inspire you to...

💥😍 New PHARTS Podcast Episode! . Topic: Journey to Kinky Boots and Once On This Island Tours . Robert Zelaya is coming on to share his story to perform with two major broadway touring companies.🎭 . Life really is unpredictable. There are moments when we think of giving up on having a musical theatre career altogether.😥 . It comes to a point where we take on an entirely different career. During...

🎭💥 New PHARTS Podcast Episode! . Topic: Journey to Broadway's Book of Mormon and Social Media Fame . ❤️️ A major influencer on Tik Tok and Broadway performer, J J Nieman✨, is coming on to discuss his journey to the Book Of Mormon. . First of all, if you don't already and you are a musical theatre performer, go follow him on all social media platforms right now.📱 . The conversations on how a th...

🎉 New PHARTS Podcast episode! . 💥 Topic: Anxiety in Musical Theatre . 2020 has undoubtedly been a struggle bus for so many of us in the musical theatre world. 💯 . We each have dealt with major highs😁 and lows😭 ... while the theatre world is mostly on pause. . So, how to we keep moving forward with this anxiety? Is there only one way to do it? . Adair Gilliam is coming on to discuss what she h...

💥🎭 New PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! . Topic: Physical Health for Mascot Work . We get to talk about working as a mascot and the toll it can take on your body today!!!🎉🎉 . As a performer, it is super fun and rewarding to bring smiles to children.❤️💙 . But being in the costume does eventually result in body wear and tear.💯 . In this interview, Annabel Rosario, a mascot pro🔥, is coming on to shar...

Ever wake up feeling unbelievably grateful? . That's what happened the day this podcast was recorded live. . In this interview, Diamond comes on to discuss her journey to Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen. . I'm all about hearing people's journey stories. . None of them are the same and the perspective we gain from the individualized experienced is nothing short of inspiring, hopeful, and door opening a...

It is a good day when you get to hear someone talk about their journey to Broadway. In this interview, we get the honor of talking to Ben Bogen, from Broadway's Frozen. This performer is such a gem and I'm overjoyed to learn his story along with you, the listener. If you are needing some inspiration to keep moving forward in your pursuit to have a theatre career, this interview is for you. Tune in...

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....