PHARTS Podcast

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: The healing time your body needs This is a major conversation I have with performers all the time. How long will it take for me to heal? There is some generic data out there that's based on weak evidence, so I don't like giving a number. I like to approach injuries safely, patiently, while knowing we are in a race to heal. If the person is doing the...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: The farting story Are you surprised that I chose the topic? Anyone who knows me is totally not surprised at all. If anything, they're shocked that I haven't talked about farting until right now. I think farting is funny. If you think otherwise, this podcast episode is definitely not for you. In fact, the podcast is probably not for you because there...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: The court jester This is one of the best movie musicals out there. Yes, I said what I said. I cannot believe that it has not been brought to a live theatre audience. Let this be a call to action for you to watch this movie today. 🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Soundcloud, and iTunes.

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Thank you, Stephen Sondheim I saw the newer West Side Story in the movie theater and was absolutely Blown Away. I said to my husband, “Did Stephen Sondheim get to see this before he passed away?” “He very likely saw a private screening of it before it opened up.” I was relieved to hear this because the end result of this movie musical was absolutely...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Tax deductions for acting expenses If you don't already, you need to start tracking what is tax deductible for you as an actor. We already are not loaded with a ton of money to spare. The money that you are investing into your performing career needs to be tracked. Listening to learn more about this to help you get better with your finances. Note: I...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Stracko’s Journey to Broadway’s Diana My dear, dear friend, Laura Stracko, is coming on to share how she got to Broadway. She made her Broadway debut in the musical Diana and I could not be more excited for this unicorn of a human to have such success. Tune in to hear the ups and downs of her career as she worked her tail off to get to get her “name...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Stop comparing yourself to others No human is the same and meant to be the same. You must keep that in mind as you are submitting yourself and showing up to these auditions and seeing other people doing the same as you. Constantly comparing yourself to others only gets in your way. Listen in to help you get out of this negativity bias. 🎧 Tune in on...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Solving my past vocal problems It was difficult to come up with the title for this podcast without fear of making myself look bad. The truth is we all have different struggles with our body and sometimes that can be with our voice. I've been THROUGH IT with my voice. The times I've spoken with other performers who have dealt with issues with their vo...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Reflecting On The Article "When Broadway Comes Back Predictions" It's interesting to go through this article on the return of Broadway after the pandemic as we continue to recover from it. At the end of 2021, it was a rising covid cases and Broadway shows had to either cancel some performances or end their shows prematurely. It was rough. Even after...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Recycling clothes for roles Having the right audition outfit for each show can become quite costly. There are ways to save money and bring forth the appropriate look to help the casting director “imagine” you in the role. See how you can stretch your finances to advance your look at each audition. 🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Soundcloud, and iTunes.

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Proposing on stage Have you ever seen someone get proposed to on stage? That's literally what I'm talking about in this episode. I love a good proposal. If you were going to get proposed to on a stage, how would you want it done? 🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Soundcloud, and iTunes.

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Performing in the Macy's Parade We see this traditional parade put up every year and recognize many known performers on those floats. Ever wonder what it would be like to be a part of it? If you are a singer, actor, and/or dancer in New York during the parade, I recommend you look into being a part of it. You'll be happy you did. 🎧 Tune in on Spotif...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: My most embarrassing audition I honestly don't know if you will think this embarrassing audition story is that bad. However, every time I think about it, I cringe. I can't believe the choice I made at this one particular audition. All I had to do was go in, sing my song, say thank you, and gracefully exit. Why couldn’t I do something so simple? Yes,...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: My eating disorder story My eating disorder was 100% psychological. Troubles for my past haunted me and I handled it through food. I'm sharing my story to help others. I'm sharing my story to stay out of Shame for what I did to myself. I'm sharing my story to prevent myself from diving into the food like I used to. For those with any issues with food...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Musical theatre is not what I expected I imagined the life of musical theatre to be much easier. I really did think I would move to New York, get discovered, and make it big. To protect my vision, I didn't say this out loud to others. I thought this would protect my dreams. There is no such thing as protection - it is a tough industry. … but if you w...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Mirror Affirmations Are mirror affirmations cheesy? Maybe… maybe not. What if saying something positive to yourself on a regular basis kept you motivated? Don’t knock it until you’ve really tried it. 🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Soundcloud, and iTunes.

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Making your dressing room a home For those traveling performers, we all know how the dressing room is very important. It's easy to overlook making it a truly comfortable space for yourself. I should listen to this podcast, start thinking of ways to make your dressing room your own and it will make your life even happier. You deserve that joy. 🎧 Tune...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Running A Production Company Be the change. That's what I've learned from Jamiel Burkhart as he pursues his career as a performer and a producer. When I first think about how to run a production company, I have no idea where to begin. It seems daunting and overwhelming. Jamiel came into this with a passion for the arts and took the leap to learn and...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Ice Vs. Heat This is a hot topic (pun intended) for performers as well as physical therapists. The thing is… it always depends. Join me, Jenna Kantor, as I discuss why or why you should not use ice or heat for your body. It is never a black or white decision. There are always different things for you to consider in order to ultimately decide what is...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: How to hold yourself accountable This is different for everyone, but I discuss this topic to help brainstorm ways to keep yourself on top of things. Don't beat yourself up if what I suggest doesn't work for you. Take things a day at a time as you figure out what motivates you to do the work to achieve your dreams. 🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Soundcloud, a...

How To Enjoy The Journey by Jenna Kantor

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Horoscopes for actors Growing up, I was really into horoscopes. Overtime, that faded for me, but going back and reading these horoscopes really got my actor mind inspired. I found this information in Backstage and definitely recommend it. It is not a big time commitment to read your horoscope and you never know how it may inspire or encourage you. 🎧...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Healthy recipes for performers I love healthy recipes that are delicious and cheap. That is why I made this podcast. It is to help you enjoy your food as you save some dough. Be sure to have a pen and paper ready to write out how I do it, so you can repeat the work-at-home. If you do try out some of these recipes, be sure to post which ones were your...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Finding your people in a cast I'm not saying this to be exclusive at all. Each person yells better with certain people and this is to help encourage you as you try to find the right people to spend time with during a contract. For some, this is a no-brainer, but for others this is not an easy thing to achieve. It also depends on the cast. The arrange...

NEW PHARTS Podcast Episode!!! 💃🏾 🎤 🎭 Title: Every small step you take is important It is so easy to Discount the little actions that we take to move forward in our career. You have to let every small action matter in order to best enjoy your journey. This is to help prevent you from going down the negative rabbit hole in your mind. Listen in to get the encouragement you may need and deserve....