The Creative College Journey with Scott Barnhardt

Send a text Ever wondered why some schools dominate Broadway? Join me, Scott Barnhart, on this special solo episode of the Creative College Journey Podcast, where we uncover the real stories behind the statistics found in Playbill.com's recent BIG 10 list - "Where Where Did the Actors of the 2023–24 Broadway Season Go to School?"  I take you through a recent Playbill article listing...

Send a text UNIQUE PODCAST EPISODE... the tables are turned and I'm being interviewed! This is a re-airing of the podcast I was interviewed on this month, Your College Bound Kid (YCBK) Podcast by Dr. Lisa Rouff. YCBK and School Match 4U have graciously agreed to allow us to share their interview on our platform! Ever wondered how a Broadway hopeful turns into a guiding light for college-bound...

Send a text Content Warning: This podcast episode contains candid conversations relating to eating disorders and mental health issues. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek professional help. The National Eating Disorders Association Helpline is available at 1-800-931-2237. Remember, you are not alone, and there is help available. Listener discretion is advi...

Send a text Grace Lu is someone I’ve known for a few years through the work of my husband, voiceover actor JP Karliak. Grace Lu is a graduate of Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, CA, and is currently a rising sophomore at UCLA (Go Bruins!) studying Psychology. And while a full time student, Grace has been navigating a robust and full professional life in both on-camera and voice over capa...

Send a text Today's guest, Thalia Atallah is a graduate Orange County School of the Arts Musical Theatre Conservatory and as of 2022, an alum of UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television (TFT) with a BA in Theatre, and an emphasis in Musical Theatre! Thalia Atallah is a bi-cultural Lebanese/Latinx performer from Los Angeles, California. She is a true triple threat who has worked professiona...

Send a text On this episode, Scott has the chance to interview Carla Stickler who has "defied gravity" and expectations throughout her varied careers as a vocalist, Broadway performer and web/software engineer. And she discusses the many educational paths she took to land some of her dream gigs, including Wicked on Broadway and her current work as a web engineer at Spotify. Carla Stickle...

Send a text Scott sits down with a former student, Zoe Seare, for a engaging conversation about Zoe’s pathway towards higher education at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and making the decision to transfer in her sophomore year from the BFA in Musical Theatre Performance to their unique BFA in Theatre Teaching, and the many revelations in college that brought her to a new sense of purpose...

Send a text Shane Norys is a dancer, choreographer and performer originally from Orange County, CA who is currently sailing the high seas as a Specialty Performer with Disney Cruise Line on The Disney Magic travelling the world a job he has held since auditioning for Disney the summer after he graduated high school. Shane recently completed professional development with Disney Cruise Line with a c...

Send a text Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!   Start for FREE Support the show To find out more about The Creative College Journey and services we have to offer, please visit our website and sign-up for our mailing list: www.creativecollegejourney.com Introduction voice-over: Sara Cravens Or find our host Scott Barnhardt on Instagram .

Send a text ​​Scott sits down with a former student, Alyssa Carol, for a heartfelt and lovely conversation about Alyssa’s pathway towards higher education at the University of Michigan's famed Musical Theatre BFA and making her Broadway debut as an original Broadway cast member in Andrew Lloyd Webber's brand new musical, BAD CINDERELLA. And while in many ways Alyssa is living what from t...

Send a text ​​Scott sits down with a former student, Jordan Spena, for a witty and wise conversation about Jordan’s pathway towards higher education. Jordan Spena is an actor, singer, dancer, writer who is currently a Freshman at Texas State University earning his BFA in Musical Theatre. Jordan is also a graduate of the Orange County School of the Arts (where Scott met Jordan as an auditioning 8th...

Send a text Scott sits downs with a former Orange County School of the Arts Musical Theatre Conservatory student, Bella Arnold, for a funny and heartwarming journey through her pathway towards higher education. Bella Arnold is a journalist who is currently earning her master’s degree at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism and received her B.A. from California State University, Long Beach (...

Send a text Support the show To find out more about The Creative College Journey and services we have to offer, please visit our website and sign-up for our mailing list: www.creativecollegejourney.com Introduction voice-over: Sara Cravens Or find our host Scott Barnhardt on Instagram .