Ep314 - Schele Williams: Encouraging Everyone to Stay Weird
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
1d ago
Schele Williams has never been afraid to immerse herself in the thing that she loves in order to achieve what she wants. She reflects on her journey, the motivations and support from her family, and the significance of storytelling in her life, which has led her to where she is today. She shares how she chooses which projects to work on, given her busy schedule, her creative process, and making sure to foster a sense of involvement and connection with her children in whatever she does. She also emphasizes the importance of building relationships throughout her career and creating a supportive ..read more
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Ep313 - Ali Louis Bourzgui: Finding His Happy Place on Stage
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
1w ago
Ali became enamored by the idea of performing since he was a kid as a way to study the human condition. He looks back on his multicultural upbringing that blends American and Moroccan influences, and his journey into acting and performing, revealing his passion for storytelling. Despite growing up surrounded by artists, he opens up feeling alone at one point when his dad wasn’t fully on board with his dream of pursuing an acting career yet. Playing the lead role in the production of “The Who’s Tommy”, Ali shares his involvement in the show, highlighting his deep dive into the music and ethos o ..read more
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Bonus - 'The Outsiders' Press Junket with Cast and Creatives
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
1w ago
Exclusive interviews from inside the 'The Outsiders' rehearsal room on a special, invite-only press junket. Watch the behind the scenes video here: https://www.instagram.com/theatre_podcast/reel/C4mRRe6uoYG/ Hear from: Brody Grant (Ponyboy Curtis) Sky Lakota-Lynch (Johnny Cade) Joshua Boone (Dallas Winston) Brent Comer (Darrel Curtis) Jason Schmidt (Sodapop Curtis) Emma Pittman (Cherry Vallance) Daryl Tofa (Two-Bit Matthews) Kevin William Paul (Bob Sheldon) Dan Berry (Paul Holden) Tilly Evans-Krueger (Ace, Associate Choreographer) Danya Taymor (Director) Adam Rapp (Book) Justin Levine (Book ..read more
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Ep312 - Marc Summers: Telling His Life and Slimes
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
2w ago
Marc Summers believes that if he didn’t have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), he wouldn’t be where he is today. He looks back into the humble beginnings of his diverse career, his struggles with severe OCD, battles with cancer, and his resilience that ultimately defined his career journey. Marc highlights the unique aspects of “Double Dare”, how he landed the job, and his creative input in the physical challenges and the show's distinctive nose that’s supposedly modeled after his own. His off-Broadway show, “The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers” written by Alex Brightman and featuring music ..read more
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Ep311 - Scott Bakula: (Quantum) Leaping Onto the Broadway Stage
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
3w ago
A globally renowned actor known for his iconic roles in shows like "Quantum Leap", “Star Trek: Enterprise” and "NCIS: New Orleans," Scott Bakula looks back on his fruitful and diverse career, including his time as Dr. Sam Beckett (Becket?), and some interesting behind-the-scenes details including whether or not that final end screen of the series actually has a typo! With so many changes that occurred post-pandemic, he shares his thoughts on doing self-tapes for auditions, why he thinks it’s become an empty experience, and why it can be limiting and isolating. He talks about his current role i ..read more
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Ep310 - Camille A. Brown: Finding a Voice Through Dance
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
1M ago
A renowned choreographer, director, and educator, Camille A. Brown gives us a rundown of her artistic journey and the challenges and triumphs she faced in the world of dance and theatre. She looks back on her early experiences and influences, particularly her introduction to dance through her mother. From concert dance to musical theatre, she reveals how she got the courage to pursue her passion despite facing skepticism and stereotypes as a black female choreographer in a field dominated by males, including reaching out to mentors like Diane McIntyre and Marlee Ciorri for guidance. Camille’s ..read more
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Ep309 - Anoushka Lucas: Accidentally Intentional
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
1M ago
With Anoushka Lucas’ talent and success as a songwriter, it may come as a surprise for some that she initially had no interest at all in working in theatre. Just like in most of her endeavors, she fell into it. She expands on this as shares her journey, revealing her initial passive disposition, which contrasts with her willingness to embrace diverse experiences–the duality of man, as they say. From playing the piano and writing songs at an early age, Anoushka talks about her upbringing, writing songs from the point of view of the characters on TV, and how the piano became her sanctuary. She r ..read more
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Ep308 - John Lavelle & Haskell King: Your Everyday Russian Trolls
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
1M ago
From cults and documentaries to their deeply thought out character motivations, actors John Lavelle and Haskell King look back on their theatre journey. The two share their background, doing productions when they were younger, and what eventually made them pursue acting as a career. Currently starring in "Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy", they talk about how they got involved with the show, hitting it off on the first meeting, and the allure of cults and how people get drawn into them. With the show being as relatable as ever today, they reflect on how it changed their relationship with ..read more
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Ep307 - Jai Rodriguez: 'Culture Vulture' in the Original Queer Eye Fab Five
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
1M ago
Among all the things Jai Rodriguez knows how to do well, not punching down is at the top of the list . Sharing his journey from going to Broadway to landing a role in the groundbreaking TV series, “Queer Eye For The Straight Guy”, his grit and talent took the stage by storm, playing in shows like “Rent” and “The Producers”. He shares how he got started by going to his first audition at the age of 12 – a funny but inspiring anecdote on why you shouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer easily. Jai also recounts his “Queer Eye” audition, the success of the show, and the overwhelming response they receive ..read more
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Ep306 - Melissa Errico: Paying Tribute to Sondheim
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
by Broadway Podcast Network
2M ago
A multifaceted artist, Melissa Errico talks about her career, including her album "Sondheim In The City," her latest project which pays tribute to the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Melissa also reveals the reason behind her Instagram username, what it’s like raising kids in a “tough city”, and how theatre became her place to organize her emotions. Living in New York, she’s developed a deep connection with the city, which also reflects on her exploration of Sondheim's profound relationship with Manhattan–emphasizing the importance of preserving its vibrant and pluralistic spirit. With an upcoming ..read more
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