What's Your Backup Plan?
By Olivia Valli & Fiona McIntyre
What's Your Backup Plan?Apr 05, 2020
Episode 15- It's a crossover episode! Ft. Buzzed Broadway
BABY'S FIRST CROSSOVER EPISODE! We're so excited to welcome Sam St. Jean and Amanda Harrington of Buzzed Broadway as this week's guests! We talk theatre, politics, onstage pranks and the future of our industry post-COVID.
Check them out @buzzedbroadwaypodcast on Instagram and wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 14- Filmmaking, recovery and representation with actor, writer and activist Misha Osherovich
In episode 14, we chat with fellow Montclair alum Misha Osherovich about jumping head-first into the New York theatre scene with A Clockwork Orange, their ongoing recovery and activism with NEDA, and the importance of representation on stage and screen. Check out Misha's work in NOS4A2, The Goldfinch, and E.very D.ay.
Episode 13- Nicholas Edwards Part Two!
In episodes 12 and 13 (our first two-parter!), we talk with Nicholas Edwards of Frozen, Les Miserables and Spamilton about working on new musicals, creating his own music during COVID-19, and tackling some of the biggest roles in musical theatre as a member of the BIPOC theatre community.
Episode 12- Nicholas Edwards Part One!
In episodes 12 and 13 (our first two-parter!), we talk with Nicholas Edwards of Frozen, Les Miserables and Spamilton about his most fulfilling creative experiences, the mentors who believed in him, and tackling some of the biggest roles in musical theatre as a member of the BIPOC theatre community.
Episode 11- Raising a musical theatre kid with Toni Valli and Sue McIntyre
It's our MOMS! In this episode, we chat with Toni and Sue about introducing their children to the arts, letting go of control while staying connected, and supporting your child no matter what path they take. From Canada to New Jersey and beyond, they've always been our biggest cheerleaders.
Check out this week's featured organization, Broadway Advocacy Coalition, to get involved in upcoming events and donate.
Episode 10- Fearless authenticity with Paige Sciarrino
This week’s guest is multi-talented actor, filmmaker, yoga instructor and artist Paige Sciarrino. Paige discusses the process of writing and producing her first film, her journey to self-discovery, and the importance of having passions outside of the industry.
Episode 9- Ken Magos paves his own way
On today’s episode we talk to actor, producer, director, voice teacher, and TV show host Ken Magos. Ken talks to us about how COVID-19 will change the future of our industry, transitioning from musical theatre to opera, owning your voice, and creating your own opportunities. We also talk about our featured organization, Direct Relief!
Episode 8- It's the day of Spencer Glass, y'all!
Our organization of the week is Urban Justice Center. Join us in supporting them at www.urbanjustice.org/donate/.
Episode 7- Training like an actor-athlete with Joe Rosko
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Episode 6- Meg Zervoulis builds a Prom and conducts some Mean Girls
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Episode 5- Just saying YES with Lauren Haughton
This week we chat with Lauren Haughton, who- after a decade in Wicked- found the importance of using her artistry to give back to her community by earning her MFA to teach the next generation.