The Visceral Voice Podcast

CJ Greer is voice faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno implementing a new Musical Theatre degree program. CJ found her passion in vocal performance and instruction. She carries an MFA in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy and MM/Classical from Penn State University, and a BME from the University of Illinois/Champaign-Urbana. CJ has performed and presented around the world as singer, actor, teacher,...

Jenna Battipaglia , M.S. CCC-SLP, is a speech language pathologist, specializing in the voice. Jenna earned a Masters of Science from the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions.  Be sure to check out my Self-Care Membership , courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com ! And fo...

Malia Morris is a performing artist based in the San Francisco area. She has performed professionally for the past decade across the U.S. in regional theatre productions, plays and staged concerts. She has an active voice studio where she teaches private voice, workshops and masterclasses to students from around the world. Dedicated to the study of vocal pedagogy and voice function, Malia is consi...

In Part 7 of the The Visceral Voice ’s “Consider Your SELF” series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Dr. Alisa Hurwitz. Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist at The Counseling Center of New England and on the Transgender Clinic Team at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Dr. Hurwitz applies her professional knowledge to consult with performance companies, conduct...

In Part 5 of The Visceral Voice 's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Analisa Leaming. Analisa Leaming has appeared in the Broadway productions of School of Rock, Hello, Dolly!, The King and I, and On the Twentieth Century. Additionally, she has been seen regionally at the MUNY, KC Starlight, North Shore Music Theatre, Ogunquit P...

In Part 4 of The Visceral Voice 's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Carlita Victoria. Carlita Victoria is a Raleigh, North Carolina native, she attended The University of NC at Greensboro (BFA Dance Performance & Choreography, K-12 Dance Education). A committed mental health advocate, Carlita founded Darkness RISING Nonprof...

In Part 3 of The Visceral Voice 's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Sandy Ames, C.Ht. Sandy Ames, C.Ht. is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Broadcaster, and wellness expert, featured on CNN and NBC’s Today Show. Her three decade career in Broadcast ranges from Voice Overs for national campaigns to hosting Radio and Television shows....

In Part 2 of The Visceral Voice 's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Dr. Jada Philips. "Hi there, I'm Jada, Dr. Jada Philips! I love food, time with family and friends, experiencing new things, and laughing. I am always smiling! I am a mother, wife, veteran, psychologist, and entrepreneur. Right now, I make every effor...

In Part 1 of The Visceral Voice 's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest John Sovec. With more than 15 years experience as a speaker, motivator, author, therapist, and coach John Sovec , Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) brings not only his clinical expertise but also a unique flair to each and every opportunity. He is wel...

In the fifteenth and final part of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Jazz Singer". Nicole Henry 's passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance," and three Top-10 U.S. Billboard and HMV Japan jazz albums. Heralded by The New York Times,...

In Part 14 of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Rockette." Purdie Baumann is a former member of the world famous Radio City Rockettes, where she performed for eight consecutive years. Her Broadway tour credits include traveling the country with Young Frankenstein choreographed by Susan Stroman. Purdie can been seen dancing...

In Part Thirteen of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Composer." Brian Lowdermilk (they/them or she/her) is a queer, gender non-conforming writer and composer. Their musicals include The Bad Years, Henry & Mudge, The Mad Ones (fka The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown ), Republic, Rosie Revere, Engineer &...

In Part Twelve of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Music Director & Orchestrator." John Bell (Music Director) On Broadway, John has conducted My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, On the Town, and An American in Paris. He is also the music director of the First National Tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s My Fair Lady.  John...

In Part Eleven of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Company Manager." Holly Sutton has been a company manager for 25 years in Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring theatre. Shows include BROADWAY: Dear Evan Hansen, Sunday in the Park with George, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Colin Quinn - Long Story Short ; OFF-BROADWAY: Voca Pe...

In Part Ten of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Opera Singer." Mezzo-soprano Eve Gigliotti has won critical acclaim for her work in contemporary opera, including her portrayal as Ruth in the world premiere of Dark Sisters (Muhly/Karam), and Bess in the world premiere of Breaking the Waves (Mazzoli/Vavrek). Ms. Gigliotti ha...

In Part Nine of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Surviving Actress: Performers and Their Survival Jobs". Robyn Kerr is a Jamaican Scottish actress. Theater includes: The Great Society (LCT on Broadway), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (California Shakespeare Theater), Pride and Prejudice (Syracuse Stage), The Heart of Robin Hood...

In Part Eight of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Stage Manager" in conversation with Kit Yeung . Be sure to check out my Self-Care Membership , courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com ! And follow us on Instagram ! Are you willing and able to becoming a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this pod...

In this mini episode, I have a conversation with my friend Jada Philips about her path into becoming a licensed Psychologist.  I am so excited to present a virtual masterclass on 'Overcoming the Manifestations of Anxiety' Wednesday, February 24 at 7:30PM EST. Join us for an in-depth presentation on anxiety - it's causes, effects, and how to overcome it with a demonstration of the Em...

In Part Seven of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Accompanist." Mat Eisenstein is a NYC-based Music Director, Pianist, Composer, Arranger, and Vocal Coach. His most recent Broadway credits include: FROZEN Asst. Conductor/Keys 2; CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Assoc. Conductor/Keys 2; SOMETHING ROTTEN Associate Conductor...

In Part Six of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Actress." Mónica Huarte was born in México City. She studied theatre at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, earned an acting degree at the Foro de la Ribera in México City, and has additionally studied at the Estudio Juan Carlos Corazza in Madrid, Spain and the Stella A...

In Part 5 of The Voice of Series, Christine and Kimberly interview Masi Asare as the Voice of the Dramatist. Masi Asare is a composer/lyricist, playwright, voice teacher, and performance scholar. She is assistant professor of theatre  and performance studies at Northwestern University, and divides her time between New York City and Chicago. -Powerhouse women  -Sympathy Jones musical  -Northwestern...

In Part Four of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Director." Jeff Calhoun is an International, Tony Award Nominated Director, Choreographer, and Producer. In addition to the performing arts, Jeff is proud to be an Associate Artist at the Ford’s Theater in Washington, DC. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Covenant...

In Part Three of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Producer." Alexander "Sandy" Marshall has more than forty years' experience as a writer, director, producer, and actor. For twenty-five years he was CEO of Sanmar Productions, Inc., a successful New York-based film company. A two-time Emmy Award-winner (seven...

Christine and Kimberly share an important and meaningful conversation about vocal injury and recovery with fellow vocal professionals Mackenzie Bykowski (faculty: Broadway Artists Alliance and Musical Theatre College Auditions), Alexa Green (WICKED), CJ Greer (faculty: University of Nevada, Reno), and Jenna Pastuszek (Innovative Voice Studio). Be sure to also check out my self-care membership, cou...

In Part Two of The Visceral Voice 's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Choreographer." Antonio Brown is the artistic force behind AntonioBrownDance. Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Mr. Brown studied at the Cleveland School of the Arts & The Juilliard School. He was a member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company for over a decade and has...