Built For The Stage Podcast

Casey Garvin / @caseygarvin joins us from the cast of Mrs Doubtfire on Broadway. This episode is full of inspiration. Enjoy as you listen to Casey's story of ups and downs and how he truly has become, "Stronger Than Before." BROADWAY: MRS DOUBTFIRE KING KONG MISS SAIGON DISASTER! BULLETS OVER BROADWAY www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Clayton / @maxmclayton joins us from the cast of Moulin Rouge. Max talks to us about his Broadway journey and shares his top tips that he credits helping him consistently book show after show on Broadway. BROADWAY: GIGI ON THE TOWN SOMETHING ROTTEN BAND STAND HELLO DOLLY PRETTY WOMAN MOULIN ROUGE www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Leffler / @brandonleff joins us from the national tour of My Fair Lady. Brandon was kindly willing to share how an extreme hardship in his life caused him the loss of a theatre gig, but then ultimately lead him to return to this industry stronger than before. We hope you enjoy! BROADWAY: WICKED CINDERELLA ON THE TOWN www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nasia Thomas / @nasiathomas comes to us from the cast of Caroline or Change on Broadway. Nasia shares with us the ups and downs of her career in theatre. Nasia inspires us with words of affirmation and positivity to take with us while traveling through this tough business. BROADWAY: BEAUTIFUL AIN'T TOO PROUD CAROLINE, OR CHANGE www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Davin De Santis / @davinds is currently a stage manager with Moulin Rouge on Broadway. This is Davin's 5th Broadway show he has stage managed and he shares with us the behind the scenes magic from one of the most beautiful shows on Broadway. Also take a listen to hear how Davin started his journey in theatre in an effort to help him get into the military. Enjoy! BROADWAY: MOULIN ROUGE LES MISERABLES THE ELEPHANT MAN MISS SAIGON CYRANO DE BERGERAC https://youtu.be/5o8EU9QCXzw - YouTube Vlog with Davin and the Broadway show, Moulin Rouge www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jewelle Blackman / @elleshelley comes to us from the cast of Hadestown. We talk about creating her own art outside of the show, her Canadian roots, and her journey of making her Broadway debut while overcoming the status quo of the biz. BROADWAY HADESTOWN www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Brown III / @jamesbrowniii and Coach spent the day together during a two show day of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. They walked through Times Square, ate donuts, did a podcast interview, and still managed to be at the theatre for over 7 hours. Enjoy the podcast episode and click the link below to see more footage on our YouTube Vlog. BROADWAY: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD FROZEN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ROCKY WICKED GHOST PRICILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT MEMPHIS THE LITTLE MERMAID THE COLOR PURPLE THE FROGS https://youtu.be/xpE7oQ9eGqc - YouTube Vlog with James Brown III www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Afra Hines / @afrahines joins us on BFTS Podcast in the midst of her 8th Broadway show! Afra is currently in the ensemble of Hadestown. She joins guest host, Kevin Jaeger, to chat about her experience growing as a performer thoughout her career, how to maintain your physical health during a career in theatre, and they also chat a bit about her time while on set for Fosse/Vernon. BROADWAY: WICKED IN THE HEIGHTS GHOST SOUL DOCTOR MOTOWN SHUFFLE ALONG SUMMER HADESTOWN www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Mott / @michael_mott is a NYC based lyricist/composer who as of late, has been leaving his mark in the industry. We chat about the journey of creating a show from inception to production, having some of Broadway's biggest names sing his material, and jokingly plan to book him to do live instrumentals for each BFTS Podcast show in the future. Check out all that Michael Mott has going on here: https://linktr.ee/michael_mott Listen to his album Abandoned Heart: iTunes/Apple Spotify Google Play Music www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy Bracco / @tommybracco joins us from BroadwayCon with guest hosts, Kevin Jaeger and Kimberly Cooper Schmidt from the BPN podcast, Broadwaysted. Tommy talks about his time on Big Brother, his fitness journey, and just shares a ton of laughs with the crowd at BroadwayCon! NEWSIES PRETTY WOMAN www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Destinee Rea / @destineerea joins us from the cast of Tina on Broadway! This episode was guest hosted by BFTS FAM, Kevin Jaeger! She talks about the physicality required of her in Tina, her favorite workouts songs, and more! AMÉLIE THE BOOK OF MORMON TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberly Cooper Schmidt / @kimbercoops & Kevin Jaegar / @jaegerkev join us on BFTS Podcast! They are not only BPN Fam but, BFTS Fam as well! We talk about fitness journies, Broadway podcasting, and we honestly believe this is one of those most applicable, tangible episodes to date! www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Steingold / @dsteinface joins from the cast of Beetlejuice on Broadway! Dana shares with us her experience being involved with Beetlejuice all the way back to its first reading, her journey to Broadway, keeping mental health in check, and more! BEETLEJUICE www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliott Mattox / @elliottmattox joins us from the Broadway cast of Beetlejuice. We talk gourmet baking, know what makes you special in the audition room, as well as his podcast, Equity One. www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Festa / @festafied & Emily Bautista / @em_bautista are currently traveling the country in Miss Saigon playing the lead characters of Chris and Kim. Anthony and Emily are both BFTS Fam and both amazing people. We got to spend some time with them later on in New Orleans post interview during one of their performance stops and it was lovely. Visit out IGTV at @builtforthestage for more discussions with Anthony and Emily! www.builtforthestage.com - Schedule your free trial today! www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Paget / @ianpaget_ talks about the current out of town production of BLISS that is heading to Seattle, his journey of rebranding himself in the midst of his career, and how he overcame a serious back injury earlier in his career. SOUL DOCTOR LEAP OF FAITH MAMMA MIA www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Boyd / @jaykeboid is currently on Broadway playing Fiyero in Wicked. Jake talks to us about training, new works he's been involved with, as well as what being in this iconic show that he grew up on means to him. WICKED ROCK OF AGES www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kayla Davion / @kayladavion is appearing in her third Broadway show after very recently graduating from Ball State with a degree in Musical Theatre. We talk about the recent opening of TINA on Broadway and her experiences understudying such an iconic music star. Kayla shares a vulnerable story of how she found herself on Broadway but, at the same time, depressed. Tune in to get the inside scoop on TINA, helpful advice, and an inspiring story. TINA KING KONG WAITRESS www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Boyd / @laurenmboyd is currently performing in Hamilton on Broadway. She shares a story of how serving the elderly lead her to founding the outreach, "Broadway Babes." Tune to hear how Lauren not only shares her talents on stage but, also how she shares herself with our elderly community. HAMILTON www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Fasano / @michaeldfasano recently hopped off a NCL cruise ship where he played Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS. This episode is highly informative touching on how Michael was able to balance the tough predicaments of cruis life for a performer while still bettering his fitness. He also shares helpful insight about mental health and his process in an audition room. www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenifer Foote / @jenyfoote is the definition of a "working actor." It actually wouldn't be an understatement to deem her the title of, "a legend." Jenifer has been seen in 15 Broadway shows! Without much of a description of this episode...we'd say it's worth your listen. ANNIE GET YOUR GUN DRACULA HAIR ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY A WONDERFUL LIFE DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS A CHORUS LINE ROCK OF AGES FOLLIES THE MYSTERIE OF EDWIN DROOD ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY REVIVAL SHE LOVES ME HOLIDAY INN HELLO DOLLY TOOTSIE www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this holiday episode, Coach sits behind the mic and shares some of his tips for how to crush 2020 on the stage, in the audition room, in the gym, and life in general! www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Bogen/ @benmbogen chats with us about helpful audition experiences, his love for teaching, and making his Broadway debut. FROZEN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ixchel Cuellar / @itsixchel was most recently seen on Broadway in MEAN GIRLS. She can now be seen touring the country in the show. She shares about the unique experience of transitioning out of the Broadway show to mount a new touring production that carries on the spirit of the show but, displays it in a whole new light. FINDING NEVERLAND MEAN GIRLS www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Gutierrez / @jacobgutierrez shares with us about his Broadway debut in ALADDIN. Jacob is a part of the ensemble and goes on from time to time as Aladdin, while serving as one of the understudies. We also have some laughs together as he does a few impersonations for us. ALADDIN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harris Milgrim / @harrismilgrim chats with us about his time in TOOTSIE, as well as some great audition tips for actors. TOOTSIE CATS www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothy Hughes / @timothyrhughes chats about embracing your type, filming THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, the social media viral video showing Tim snatching a Re-Elect Trump 2020 flag off a spectator in the midst of a FROZEN curtain call, as well as his current experiences in the Tony winning best musical, HADESTOWN! CHAPLIN FROZEN HADESTOWN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nina Lafarga / @ninalafarga shares with us her experience as a Broadway veteran! We chat a bit about IN THE HEIGHTS because who doesn't want to? AIDA SWEET CHARITY IN THE HEIGHTS WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN ON YOUR FEET FROZEN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Haren / @jacobdharen can be seen 8 times a week in Broadway's BOOK OF MORMON. Jacob is a seasoned vet in the show and can share some insight on how he continues to make performances fun and fresh. He also happens to be a Disney junkie and shares with us some of the top secret mysteries about Mickey and the gang. We also talk about self-worth as a performer and how important it is to love yourself in and out of a gig. BROADWAY: BOOK OF MORMON www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elyse Niederee / @elyseniederee recently made her Broadway debut in KING KONG. We chat about that exciting experience and the unique way she was brought into the show. She also just happened to make her debut during the recent NYC blackout. Elyse is a certified yoga instructor and talks about her practice and how it can help performers on and off of the stage. We also cover her love for hiking, misinterpreted obsession for free samples, and some other chuckle-worthy topics. BROADWAY: KING KONG www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Bradley Gibson / @bradgibson13 is currently playing Simba in THE LION KING on Broadway. Brad shares his experiences playing the iconic Disney role, some new original music he's been working on, and more! BROADWAY: THE LION KING A BRONX TALE ROCKY www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giuseppe Bausilio / @giuseppebausilio is currently playing Charles Lee in HAMILTON on Broadway. Giuseppe shares how growing up with ballet dancers for parents, he danced for six to seven hours a day as a child. All that training paid off when he was discovered at a dance competition in NYC. That discovery would eventually lead him to the start of his Broadway career, playing the title role in BILLY ELLIOT. BROADWAY: HAMILTON HELLO DOLLY CATS ALADDIN NEWSIES BILLY ELLIOT www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystina Alabado / @krystinaalabado is currently playing as Gretchen Wieners in MEAN GIRLS on Broadway. Krystina chats about her time with the plastics, tips on making self-tapes, as well as her approach on mentally focusing/centering herself before an audition or show. BROADWAY: MEAN GIRLS AMERICAN PSYCHO AMERICAN IDIOT www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Built For The Stage Fam, Gideon Glick / @gidglick is currently playing as Dill Harris in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on Broadway. Gideon was nominated for a Tony for his performance as Dill. Listen in to hear how Gideon went from playing his dream role, Todo, in THE WIZARD OF OZ to now being a part of his fourth Broadway show. BROADWAY: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD SIGNIFICANT OTHER SPIDERMAN TURN OFF THE DARK SPRING AWAKENING www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of Season 1, I break down the highlights from our first season! Listen in and also hear about exciting news with our partnership with the Broadway Podcast Network. Go to broadwaypodcastnetwork.com for more info! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 29 is a special one. I chatted with my college professor, best friend, and best man from my wedding. We chat about performing, auditioning, running a marathon while drinking beer, and stories from his past that influenced the creation of his music albums. David Bankston’s musical career began in the early 1970s when his folk-rock band, “Manchild,” was signed to Capitol Records. The group toured the United States performing in famous folk clubs of the era, universities, and concert venues on the same bills with Jimmy Buffett, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steve Martin, The Drifters, ZZ Top, Edgar Winter and White Trash, Steve Goodman, and many others. He later transitioned into theatrical and operatic singing, performing roles with Houston Grand Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Washington Opera, San Francisco Opera, Casa Mañana, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City. His notable roles include Siegfried in Wagner’s Siegfried, Riccardo in Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera, Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca, and Gaylord Ravenal in Showboat with Van Johnson and as James in Shennandoah with Howard Keel. He now records and performs concerts of his original compositions in the genres of Americana, contemporary folk music and jazz. His recordings feature some of the greatest players in popular music: Sonny Landreth, Sam Broussard, Steve Bailey, saxophonist, Stephen Riley, Byron House, Jeff Taylor and Jelly Roll Johnson. His albums Galvez Town and Jazz Blues Gospel Shoes can be streamed on Spotify and YouTube. He was educated in San Francisco Opera’s Merola Program and the Houston Grand Opera Studio. Dr. Bankston holds a DMA in Vocal Performance from the University of South Carolina. He recently retired as Professor Emeritus of Music at Coastal Carolina University. David's students have performed on Broadway, national tours, international and regional opera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BFTS Fam, @aaronreads chats with us about making his Broadway Debut in MEAN GIRLS. He goes on a 10 year journey from a children's theatre production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL as Basketball Player #4 to a Swing in a Broadway production! Listen in and be inspired as we listen to Aaron Alcaraz's journey. BROADWAY: MEAN GIRLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@fodg started out dancing in Vegas for Celine Dion, Cher, and other hit artists. He then ventured into the world of musical theatre and has had quite the career so far. Tune in with @builtforthestage fam, Fredric Odgaard, as we drive around Times Square NYC and eventually end up parking in front of his current Broadway show, MOULIN ROUGE. BROADWAY: FINDING NEVERLAND KINKY BOOTS MOULIN ROUGE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BFTS Fam, @caseygarvin joins me on BFTS Podcast. Casey is currently in the cast of King Kong on Brodway. This year was a big one for Casey. Casey an his cast mates were awarded Best Ensemble at the Chita Rivera Awards. He was named one of five performers in The Ensemble List's Stand Out Featured Ensemble Members in a Broadway Show. He was named one of Time Out Magazine's Sexiest Chorus Boys in a Broadway Show. And, he was also featured in Broadway Bare's official photo shoot to promote the event. Enjoy this episode with Casey Garvin. BROADWAY: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY DISASTER THE MUSICAL MISS SAIGON KING KONG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheldon Henry / @d_only_don chats with me at Herald Square. He shares about being on The Late Night Show and his pursuit to get sponsored by Bass Pro Shop. BROADWAY: THE PROM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I got to walk in a circle in Columbus Circle, NYC with Jessica Ernest / @maritimegirl01 who is currently in the cast of CHICAGO on Broadway. You can catch up with Jessica on her website, www.jessicaernest.com BROADWAY: CHICAGO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Built For The Stage Fam, @michalkolaczko recently closed up a show with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. He now is transitioning into his Broadway debut with The Cher Show. Hear how a dreamer who grew up with Polish parents in Detroit, Michigan has made it to the bright lights of Broadway. BROADWAY: THE CHER SHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway Actress, Dog Mom, Entrepreneur, Britney Spears Impersonator... Need I say more? Join me on this episode with @rachel_schur as we sit in Bryant Park with some tea from her company Realitea Check and her little doggy sitting by. You can also see this full interview on @builtforthestage IGTV channel. http://shoprealitcheck.com/ BROADWAY: CHICAGO JERSEY BOYS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@mikelongofoto tells many secrets that are worth the listen. Tune in to hear Mike’s journey from $100 a week gigs to being an actor in now his second Broadway show. IGTV : https://www.instagram.com/tv/Bx8oq6RHFIu/ BROADWAY: BEAUTIFUL ALADDIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Dickey / @biguglyjacob chats with me at Bryan Park about his Broadway debut where he played Aladdin in Aladdin. We talk about his strong mustache game and also his past as a theatre intern working crazy hours at a rate that would be worse than a Carnegie steel mill worker’s in the late 1800’s. IGTV : https://www.instagram.com/tv/Bxs51tvD59P/ BROADWAY: ALADDIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Built For The Stage fam, @thejohnriddle joins me on the podcast and talks about his time playing Hans in Broadway’s Frozen, funny broadway debut stories, sailing the Hudson, and more! You can also view this interview on @builtforthestage IGTV. We chat over some octopus at a restaurant, walk by the water of the South Street Seaport, and end our chat by the Brooklyn Bridge. IGTV : https://www.instagram.com/tv/BxZ1KBGjah8/ BROADWAY: THE VISIT, FROZEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode with @thebrandiporter we talk about her Broadway debut, being amongst talent like Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri, how she stays extremely fit (see for yourself on her Instagram page), and her path in education. Enjoy! www.builtforthestage.com BROADWAY: A BRONX TALE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@happymeahl sits down with me in Times Square to chat all the things. In this episode we’ll talk about her experiences growing up as a Disney kid, making her Broadway debut, working along side the likes of Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, Kelli O’Hara, and her point of view on falling in love with a city and ultimately how to love yourself. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bww59XjB0Co/ www.sarahmeahl.com BROADWAY: PARAMOUR, HELLO DOLLY, KISS ME KATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first dual interview with @jeffkuhr and @katiegoffman ! These two were just swings together in the recent Off-Broadway production of Clueless The Musical. Lots of laughs, lots of inspiration, hope you enjoy! www.jeffkuhr.net / www.katiegoffman.com / www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@ashleyblairfitzgerald is not just a superb dancer but, a Super Mom and grounded, intelligent woman. Listen in as we talk all things Broadway, working with Twyla Tharp and Chris Gattelli, and about being a giving wife/mother in the midst of a sometimes self-centered business. BROADWAY: THE CHER SHOW ON THE TOWN GIGI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices