Real Talk with Mason Bray

Amanda Flynn is a Vocal Technician and Vocal Coach based in New York City! She was the official Vocal Coach of Be More Chill and The Lightning Thief! She has also been in shows like Wicked on Broadway!! Join Amanda and I ask we discuss her job as a Vocal Technician and how she got where she is in the industry!! We are now Halfway through this batch of episodes!! I hope you are enjoying them as muc...

Christopher Gattelli is a Choreographer for the Original Broadway Productions of Newsies, The Cher Show, The King and I, Spongebob Squarepants, My Fair Lady, and several others! Join us as we talk about his journey to becoming a broadway choreographer!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Berridge is a Sound Artist at Feld Entertainment, which is the company that produces Disney ON ICE!, Marvel Experiences, and several other big time franchises. He has worked across the United States bringing his sound design and composition to tons of different theaters and auditoriums! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Alpert is an Associate Director and Director on Broadway for shows such as If/Then (He also directs this show!) and The Trip to the Bountiful as well as several other shows! He also hosts his own podcast E-Ticket To Broadway where he talks to A-List Broadway stars about their love of Disney! We discuss what he does and several other interesting facets of his job and theatre! Learn more about...

Mark Koss is a Costume Assistant for Susan Hilferty (Costume Designer for WICKED)! He also designs several of his own shows Off-Broadway! Join us as we talk about being an assistant and different useful tips from him! Make sure to check out our website https://realtalkpodcast.weebly.com/ Or you can find ALL of my social media at my link tree! https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcast  Learn more about you...

Anna Louizos is a Set Designer on Broadway for shows such as In The Heights, Cinderella, School of Rock, and so many more! Join us as we talk about her journey to Broadway and how she approaches a design! Make sure to check out our website https://realtalkpodcast.weebly.com/ Or you can find ALL of my social media at my link tree! https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcast Learn more about your ad choices....

This week I close out my Season 2 with an interview from Nevin Steinberg! He has worked on a handful of HUGE Broadway shows such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown, Bandstand, Bright Star, Freestyle Loves Supreme, The Cher Show, TIna, and several more! You can get advice from someone who works AT HAMILTON! I hope you enjoy these episodes and I will see you in a few weeks for Season 3! "The b...

This week I interview Susanna Wolk, the Tour Director for the Second National Tour of Waitress and she was also the assistant director ON BROADWAY for Waitress! She has done that with several shows as the director. We talk about pre-production as a director and what happens when rehearsals are over. "I had so many interests within the theatre that as Director I could focus on the big picture and f...

This week I interview Tony Award Winning Lighting Designer, Ken Billington! He has worked on close to 100 Broadway shows. "You are illuminating the playwright's words." - Ken Billington. Find out more at BPN.fm/RealTalk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I close out the FULL month of interviews with Kevin Bailey. He is a producer and actor who has produced shows like ANN on Broadway and has acted in the original Broadway cast of The Lion King and Annie Get Your Gun! We talk about getting into producing a show and publicity. "Those are my brilliant failures " - Kevin Bailey Make sure to check out our website https://realtalkpodcast.weebly...

Welcome back to the Real Talk Podcast! We are here with another Interview in our BROADWAY talks series! This Week I interview Grace Stockdale who is an actress who has been on the first national tour of Waitress as "Ghost Mom" and is currently working on the workshop / Broadway version of the Musical 1776 where she will make her Broadway Debut! We discuss how she develops characters and traits nee...

This week on Real Talk Podcast, I interview Jen Ash! She is a stage manager that has been on Broadway and on tour with shows such as Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, and Come From Away. We talk about a broad spectrum of Stage Management and Management on the road.  "It's more than just what's on the page. " - Jen Ash  Make sure to check out our website realtalkpodcast.weebly.com and our Link Tree: http:/...

Welcome back to Real Talk! Another interview today! This time with Kevin Roach, the Managing Artistic Director at Evansville Civic Theatre! You can hear insights on what directors look for while casting a show and some little tidbits on what makes the decision of getting a role. "There's a lot that goes into it beyond just 'Well, I read the part the best.' " - Kevin Roach Make sure to check out ou...

Today I continue the Broadway Talks episode type! This week I interview Matthew Herrmann who is an independent producer and the General Manager of The Montalban Theatre in Los Angeles, California. He talks about the ups and downs of his job and the types of stuff he is doing during his Quarantine.  “It’s all about the story and telling it truthfully” - Matthew Herrmann Make sure to check out our w...

Welcome back to another week! This week I talk about why Musical Theatre is amazing and what is so magical about an audience watching a show and also some #QuarantineAdvice Enjoy!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I kick off a new type of episode! BROADWAY TALKS! Every few weeks I will release an interview with someone from the theatre community! I know it's long, but it is worth every second! This week I interview Gabriella Marzetta, who plays Dawn on the national tour of Waitress the Musical! We talk all things show biz and advice for younger performers out there. "When you wanna give up, don't give...

Hey everyone! This episode is my gift to all the mother's listening! (It was recorded on Mother's Day but it didn't fit into my Tuesday upload schedule... so just pretend) LOVE YOU ALL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi! It's me, Mason! I am back at it making podcast episodes. Enjoy this one where I tell you what I've been up to! Tell me what you are doing to pass the time! I need suggestions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices