Fourth Wall: the podcast
By Alaina Newell
Fourth Wall: the podcastDec 22, 2021
Ep. 26: We're (Not) Back!
Welcome back to a star-studded new episode of Fourth Wall!
*disclaimer this was recorded before the recent announcements of COVID-related shutdowns so we don’t talk about it*
Today, Alaina and Corey catch up and recap 2021. It’s been a YEAR YALL! Corey is in NYC and thriving, Alaina is MOVING to NYC with a new job at Playbill. Plus, you KNOW we had to talk about the Broadway news we missed. Tony Awards, Sondheim, Movie Musicals, ALL OF IT! We end the ep manifesting our dream Broadway shows and dream 4W guests!
Do you have an experience to share about Discrimination in the Arts or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com.
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com)
Hosts: @alainanewell (instagram.com/alainanewell) @coreyindahouz (instagram.com/coreyindahouz)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell
Director of Talent: Ashani Smith (@ashanihadiya) instagram.com/ashanihadiyah
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
Ep 25: Making Space w/ Brandon Michael Nase
Today, Alaina and Corey sit with Brandon Michael Nase, performer and Founder/Executive Director of Broadway For Racial Justice. Brandon talks with the 4W gang about why he felt compelled to start BFRJ, how they are using social media to promote social justice, and why we need to stop just talking about Broadway, when we are discussing equity in the arts!
Do you have an experience to share about Representation in the Arts or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com.
FIND BFRJ ONLINE:
Instagram: @broadwayforracialjustice (instagram.com/broadwayforracialjustice)
Bfrj,org
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @brandonmichaelnase (instagram.com/brandonmichaelnase)
brandonmichaelnase.com
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com)
Host: @alainanewell (instagram.com/alainanewell) @coreyindahouz (instagram.com/coreyindahouz)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell
Director of Talent: Ashani Smith (@ashanihadiya) instagram.com/ashanihadiyah
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
Ep 24: For Us, By Us w/ Drew Shade
Today, Alaina and Corey sit with Drew Shade, performer and founder of Broadway Black, the ONLY media platform for artists of color in theatre. Drew talks with the 4W team about intention, living in the moment, and the importance of pushing yourself.
Do you have an experience to share about Representation in the Arts or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com.
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @drewshade (instagram.com/drewshade)
broadwayblack.com
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com)
Host: @alainanewell (instagram.com/alainanewell) @coreyindahouz (instagram.com/coreyindahouz)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell
Director of Talent: Ashani Smith (@ashanihadiya) instagram.com/ashanihadiyah
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
Ep 23: Just Wait On It w/ Amber Iman
Today, we sat with the actress, songbird, filmmaker, producer, PRINCESS AMBER IMAN! We talked about life, racism, not rushing your destiny, and Red Lobster. Sit back and enjoy!
Do you have an experience to share about any of the topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com. (mailto:fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com)
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @amberiman_ (instagram.com/amberiman_)
Twitter: @amberskyez (twitter.com/amberskyez)
amberiman.com
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com)
Host: @alainanewell @coreyindahouz (instagram.com/alainanewell instagram.com/coreyindahouz)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell
Director of Talent: Ashani Smith (@ashanihadiya) instagram.com/ashanihadiyah
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
Ep 22: Making a Way w/ Jackie Alexander
Today, Alaina and Corey sit with Jackie Alexander, the Artistic Director of NC Black Rep, who also produces the National Black Theatre Festival! We talk about growing up in black theatre, how to follow your purpose, and what it means to be a black artist in this time.
Do you have an experience to share about Representation in the Arts or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com. (mailto:hello@fourthwallpod.com)
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @ncblackrep (instagram.com/ncblackrep)
ncblackrep.org
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com)
Host: @alainanewell (instagram.com/alainanewell) @coreyindahouz (instagram.com/coreyindahouz)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell
Director of Talent: Ashani Smith (@ashanihadiyah) instagram.com/ashanihadiyah
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
Ep 21: At What Cost w/ Selena Robinson
Today, we talk with performer and Equity and Inclusion consultant Selena Robinson about the importance of representation, our favorite thing about Aint Too Proud, and why we are all in this together. We clearly loved this convo and hope you do to!
Do you have an experience to share about Equity and Inclusion or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show!
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @selenarobinson_97 (instagram.com/selenarobinson_97)
selenarobinson.com
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com)
Hosts: @alainanewell and @coreyindahouz (instagram.com/alainanewell) (instagram.com/coreyindahouz)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell and was originally founded by Alaina and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract) instagram.com/thenameisabstract
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) instagram.com/nicholas_buchholz and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep 20: Purpose w/ Victor Jackson
Today, Corey and Alaina sit with rockstar Victor Jackson! He has been all over the world and he drops some major wisdom for any young artist looking to follow their dreams. We talk about music, church, purpose, and some of our current obsessions!
Do you have an experience to share any of the topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com. (mailto:fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com)
This week’s episode is sponsored by Prism Candle Co.
Shop all of their holiday scented candles at www.prismcandleco.com and IG: @prismcandleco
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @mrglamrocksoul (instagram.com/mrglamrocksoul)
Twitter: @mrglamrocksoul (twitter.com/mrglamrocksoul)
Youtube: youtube.com/mrglamrocksoul
mrglamrocksoul.com
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com (mailto:fourthwallthepodcast@gmail.com)
Host: @alainanewell and @coreyindahouz (instagram.com/alainanewell) (instagram.com/coreyindahouz)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell and was originally founded by Alaina and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract) instagram.com/thenameisabstract
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) instagram.com/nicholas_buchholz and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep 19: We Can’t Go Back w/ Courtney J Boddie
Ep 19: We Can’t Go Back w/ Courtney J Boddie
Welcome back to a whole new episode of Fourth Wall! Today, Alaina sits with Courtney J. Boddie, an artist and educator based in NYC! She is the host of the Teaching Artist podcast as well as the Creative Generation video series, We Can’t Go Back.
Both black women in theatre who have podcasts, Courtney and Alaina talk about the struggles that come with code switching and constantly having to adapt in theatrical spaces. We also flip the script, and Courtney interviews Alaina, which you can catch on her podcast or on her YouTube channel! (Links below)
This week’s episode is sponsored by Prism Candle Co.
Shop all of their holiday scented candles at www.prismcandleco.com and IG: @prismcandleco
Do you have an experience to share about Activism or Adapting to White Spaces or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com. (mailto:hello@fourthwallpod.com)
FIND COURTNEY ONLINE:
Instagram: @cjboddie (instagram.com/cjboddie)
Twitter: @courtneyjboddie (twitter.com/courtneyjboddie)
FIND TEACHING ARTISTRY AND WE CAN’T GO BACK:
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/user-4096609
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuX1sOayrAm7SEa96xYH8Mg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachingArtistryOrg/
Instagram: @teachingartistrywithcjb (https://www.instagram.com/teachingartistrywithcjb/)
Twitter: @TA_Artistry (https://twitter.com/TA_Artistry)
http://www.teachingartistry.org/
https://teespring.com/stores/teaching-artistry-podshop?page=1
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com (mailto:hello@fourthwallpod.com)
Host: @alainanewell (instagram.com/alainanewell)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract) instagram.com/thenameisabstract
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, instagram.com/tylrmckenzie tmcreativestudio.com)
Co-Producer and audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (@daniel_keaton_stanley) instagram.com/daniel_keaton_stanley
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) instagram.com/nicholas_buchholz and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep 18: Leading the Way w/ Cody Renard Richard
I hope you are ready for this treat! Today, Alaina sits with the hottest SM on Broadway right now, Cody Renard Richard!
Alaina talks to Cody about his love of the arts, the lack of representation in technical theatre, and the scholarship he has launched to help BIPOC artists live their dreams.
This week’s episode is sponsored by Prism Candle Co.
Shop all of their delicious scented candles at www.prismcandleco.com and IG: @prismcandleco
Do you have an experience to share about any of the topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com. (mailto:hello@fourthwallpod.com)
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @codyrenard (instagram.com/codyrenard)
Twitter: @codyrenard (twitter.com/codyrenard)
codyrenard.com
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com (mailto:hello@fourthwallpod.com)
Host: @alainanewell (instagram.com/alainanewell)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract) instagram.com/thenameisabstract
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) instagram.com/nicholas_buchholz and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep 17: 4W Rewind
Hello and welcome to Fourth Wall: the podcast! Settle down and get ready for this hilarious new episode.
Today, Alaina sits down with our fearless Executive Producer Tyler, and our new host Corey Barrow to talk about some of our 4W favorites!
Episodes featured:
Ep. 4: Allyship 101 w/ Reneé Rapp
Ep. 7: The Miseducation of Black BFAs
Ep. 16: Protecting your Joy w/ Mykal Kilgore
Do you have an experience to share about Discrimination/Bias or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Corey:
Instagram: @coreyindahouz (instagram.com/coreyindahouz)
Twitter: @coreyindahouz (twitter.com/coreyindahouz)
Tyler:
Instagram: @tylrmckenzie (instagram.com/tylrmckenzie)
Twitter: @tylrmckenzie (twitter.com/tylrmckenzie)
Website: www.tylermckenzie.net
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com (mailto:hello@fourthwallpod.com)
Host: @alainanewell (instagram.com/alainanewell)
We are proud to announce that we have made it to the Top 20 Theatre Podcasts on Feedspot!!!
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
was created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell, instagram.com/alainanewel)l and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract, instagram.com/thenameisabstract)
Executive Producer- Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, instagram.com/tylrmckenzie) (www.tmcreativestudio.com)
Co- Producer and Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (@daniel_keaton_stanley, instagram.com/daniel_keaton_stanley)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey, instagram.com/benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz, instagram.com/nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep. 16: Protecting Your Joy w/ Mykal Kilgore
Today, Alaina will try not to fangirl as we welcome MYKAL KILGORE to the podcast! He is one of the most skilled voices in the theatre world and his debut album, A Man Born Black, is changing the game! Today, Alaina sits with Mykal and they talk about how he approaches a role, how he protects his joy, and how others can too! Sit down, cozy up, and check out this new episode of Fourth Wall the Podcast!
Do you have an experience to share about discrimination or bias in the theatre or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com. (mailto:hello@fourthwallpod.com)
#BwayforBLM: https://www.bwayforblm.com/
Broadway Advocacy Coalition: https://www.bwayadvocacycoalition.org/
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @mykalkilgore (instagram.com/mykalkilgore/)
Stream ‘A Man Born Black’:http://www.linktr.ee/mykalkilgore
mykalkilgore.com
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall (instagram.com/thisisfourthwall)
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com (mailto:hello@fourthwallpod.com)
Host: @alainanewell (instagram.com/alainanewell)
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) instagram.com/alainanewell and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract) instagram.com/thenameisabstract
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, instagram.com/tylrmckenzie tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (@daniel_keaton_stanley) instagram.com/daniel_keaton_stanley
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey) instagram.com/benianbailey
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) instagram.com/nicholas_buchholz and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep. 15: Art & Accessibility w/ Grace Barber
Hey y'all, welcome back to Fourth Wall! Today we're sitting down with Grace Barber to hear her experience as an actress, musician, and composer with a hearing impairment (otosclerosis, to be exact). Make a mug of your fave tea or hot cocoa and get comfy for this lovely conversation about healthy representation, creating art for everyone, fostering best practices for accessibility, and why you owe it to the world to tell your story.
Do you have an experience to share about hearing impairments, accessibility, or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND GRACE BARBER ONLINE:
239 Arts Production Company (inquire for free Friday writer's workshops): 239arts.com
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
was created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (@daniel_keaton_stanley)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep. 14 “Diversity” vs Anti-Racism w/ Jenna Zhu
Today, we at Fourth Wall are ECSTATIC to talk with Jenna Zhu! Not only a badass actor and artist, Jenna is helping to pave the way in Anti-Racism training in our theatre community! Alaina sits with Jenna and talks about the industry, what they are doing now to try and fix the issues in our community, and is it enough.
Do you have an experience to share about Anti-Racism or Creating Spaces to Learn or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
Jenna is currently co-facilitating workshops on anti-racism for allies with casting director Kate Lumpkin through the NoMarking Society: https://www.thenomarkingsociety.com/, and she is co-leading a second upcoming round of the series by donation through the Actor's Center: https://actorscenter.org/.
People/Projects/Organizations mentioned in today’s episode:
Nicole Brewer: https://www.nicolembrewer.com/
Anti-Racist Theater: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nicole-brewer-30494993084
#BwayforBLM: https://www.bwayforblm.com/
Broadway Advocacy Coalition: https://www.bwayadvocacycoalition.org/
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @jennahanbingzhu
Twitter: @jennazhu
Facebook: @jenna.zhu
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Host: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (@daniel_keaton_stanley)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep. 13: New Game. New Rules. w/ Aaron J. Albano
Welcome to another glorious Wednesday here at Fourth Wall! Today we talk with Aaron J. Albano, an insanely talented performer with NINE Broadway shows on his record. NINE!!? Not only that, you can catch him on HBO's Succession! We talked all about his journey to the arts, the complicated relationship POC artists have with the industry, and why we love what we do!
Do you have an experience to share about not seeing yourself represented in theatre or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND GUEST ONLINE:
Instagram: @aaronjalbano
Twitter: @aaronjalbano
FIND FOURTH WALL AND THIS EPISODE’S HOST ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Host: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (@daniel_keaton_stanley)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep. 12: Creating Your Own Path w/ Tiffany Nichole Greene
Tiffany Nichole Greene is the Resident Director for the Philip Tour of Hamilton: An American Musical, as well as the director of countless productions, workshops, and readings of existing and new works at universities and regional theatres across the country. She holds her MFA in Acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep and is a two-time Drama League Finalist. She is a self-described explorer, excavator, sculptor, and bone collector.
Do you have an experience to share about directing, leadership, artistry, or any of the other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND TIFFANY ONLINE:
tiffanynicholegreene.com
Instagram: @tiffanynicholegreene
FIND FOURTH WALL AND YOUR HOSTS ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (@daniel_keaton_stanley)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep. 11: Conscious Casting w/ Kate Lumpkin
Happy Wednesday! Today we’re talking to Kate Lumpkin, CSA to investigate the roles and responsibilities of the casting director in context. She’s dishing on her experience as a young woman in casting, how she built her own business, and how she actively advocates for change in the theatre industry. How is Kate working to create more equitable stage pictures and why is she asking us to ditch the phrase “behind the table?” Press play to find out.
Kate Lumpkin is a casting and creative director based in NYC. Her casting credits include new works at The Kennedy Center, The A.R.T, Actors Theatre of Louisville, NY Theatre Workshop, Musical Theatre Factory, Playwrights Horizons, Off-Broadway, National Tours, Celebrity Cruise Ships, and more. She currently sits as Director of Education at The Broadway Collective and is the founder of The No Marking Society, institutions that offer training to a wide demographic of artists from across the globe.
Do you have an experience to share about casting or any of the topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND KATE, THE BWAY COLLECTIVE, & THE NOMARKING SOCIETY ONLINE:
Kate Lumpkin:
Broadway Collective:
No Marking Society:
FIND FOURTH WALL AND YOUR HOSTS ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W’s Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (danielkstanley.com)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep 10: Aspire to be Inspired w/ Elijah Caldwell
Elijah Caldwell is Black Excellence. He is a multi-hyphenated artist in every sense of the word; he is a pianist, actor, singer, historian, professor, and activist based in NYC and he’s here to serve. Serving not only truth, but a taste of his new theatre history course. The Great White Way vs. The Industry of Today was designed with the whole truth (not just the white-washed version of theatre history) in mind.
Why doesn’t Elijah Caldwell subscribe to the term “BIPOC?” What would the musical Grease look, feel, and sound like if Sandy was black? It’s all in the seasoning- press play to find out the answers to these questions and more on Fourth Wall: the podcast.
Do you have an experience to share about any of the topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND ELIJAH (AND HIS CLASSES) ONLINE:
Instagram: @thisiscaldwellofficial
Twitter: @thisiscaldwell_
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Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (danielkstanley.com)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep. 9: The Fund for College Auditions w/ Ellen Lettrich
Welcome to another beautiful Wednesday beyond the Fourth Wall!
August is almost over, which means that 4W's Month of Education is also coming to a close. To send us off, we invited Ellen Lettrich (Founder and Executive Director of The Fund for College Auditions) to discuss the infamous college audition process - and why there is so much work to be done before the admissions system is equitable and accessible for all prospective students. We'll give you a hint: it costs about $16K for ONE student to train, prepare, and perform their auditions for one college audition season (that's a heck-ton of dollars). But what does this cost have to do with diversity in our collegiate theatre programs? We're glad you asked- press play and get ready for another great convo on Fourth Wall: the podcast.
ABOUT TFCA:
The Fund for College Auditions is a New York City-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that offers financial support and college guidance to acting and musical theatre students with limited resources who want to audition for post-high school training programs, focusing on but not limited to those who identify with groups that are historically and currently underrepresented in theatre, film, and television. These groups include students who self-identify as any of the following: BIPOC, trans, nonbinary, disabled, neurodiverse, and weight diverse.
Do you have an experience to share about your college audition experience or any other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND & DONATE TO TFCA ONLINE:
Instagram: @thefundforcollegeauditions
thefundforcollegeauditions.org
Email: tfca@thefundforcollegeauditions.org
FIND FOURTH WALL AND YOUR HOSTS ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (danielkstanley.com)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep: 8: The Accountability of White BFAs
Not every story is ours to tell- let's discuss.
Welcome to the second installment of our student panel series; last week we spoke with three black BFA theatre majors to hear their experiences with bias in higher education. This week, we invited three white BFA theatre majors to share their experiences on the same topic. How can we hold each other accountable for bias and discrimination at school? Is there a right way to stand up to the malpractices of a theatre program? What must we do as students and friends to empower and amplify our BIPOC brothers and sisters? What the hell does “ethnically ambiguous” mean? We’re asking these questions and more on this episode of Fourth Wall: the podcast.
Do you have an experience to share about diversity in higher education or any other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND THE STUDENTS ONLINE:
Ryan Matthew Petty: @ryanmpetty
Emma Diner: @emmadee333
Adrian Beck: @adrian.beck.73
FIND FOURTH WALL AND YOUR HOSTS ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (danielkstanley.com)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
Ep 7: The Miseducation of Black BFAs
Last week we heard the perspective of diversity in higher education from the educators- this week, we hear the same topic from students Jackson Alexander, David André, and Phillip Johnson Richardson (students from Penn State, BoCo, and CCM). These experiences you are about to hear are intimate and authentic. They have a right to listening ears, empathy, and understanding. Period.
Today, we urge our listeners to do just that; press play. Listen intently to what these students have to say. Then reflect on what these true experiences mean for the students who lived them and what accountability must be claimed from their peers and faculty as we pursue actionable change in the education, craft, and industry of theatre and beyond.
Do you have an experience to share about diversity in higher education or any other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND THE STUDENTS ONLINE:
Jackson Alexander: @jackthecapn
David André: @da_go
Phillip Johnson Richardson: @philsgoodmusic
FIND FOURTH WALL AND YOUR HOSTS ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
Audio editing done by Daniel K Stanley (@daniel_keaton_stanley, danielkstanley.com)
Original music by Ben Bailey (@benianbailey)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
6: A Tale of Two Deans w/ Harvey Young and George Brown
Hiya! For the entire month of August, we’ll be highlighting experiences of diversity in the world of educational theatre- because after all, that first day of fall classes(virtual, hybrid, or otherwise) is right around the corner.
To kick us off, we sit down with George Brown and Harvey Young, who are both deans of the fine and performing arts colleges at their respective universities. Listen as we discuss the realities of running a theatre program, including the deans' responsibilities to cultivate a safe place to learn and grow, faculty accountability, student empowerment, and more on this incredible(yeah, it's pretty damn tasty) episode of Fourth Wall: the podcast.
Do you have an experience to share about diversity in higher education or any other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND FOURTH WALL AND YOUR HOSTS ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@bendabrit)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
5: Crushing Caricatures w/ Katie Ladner
Well, hello there! We’re so glad you’re here- grab a cold brew and your trusty masterclass notebook because they’re gonna come in handy today…
What are the shared experiences of people who identify as plus-sized? How are the stories of plus-sized people being told on stage(and off) and what can we do to separate type from stereotype? Can somebody truly love bread AND zucchini??? Have no fear, because Katie Ladner(Original casts of HEATHERS, BE MORE CHILL, FREAKY FRIDAY, ALMOST FAMOUS, and more) is here! She’s the freakin best and she’s helping us unpack these concepts of body image, self-love, and more on today’s episode of Fourth Wall: the podcast.
Do you have an experience to share about body image or any other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND KATIE LADNER ONLINE:
Instagram: @ktladner
Twitter: @ktladner
FIND FOURTH WALL AND YOUR HOSTS ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@bendabrit)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
4: Allyship 101 w/ Reneé Rapp
Allyship won’t get you a f*cking cookie and it def doesn’t come wrapped up in a little bow. Instead, Allyship is earned- just ask today’s very special guest, Reneé Rapp. This betch is so fetch: she won the 2018 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress, the 2018 Blumey Award winner for Best Actress, and reigns supreme as Regina motherfreaking George in MEAN GIRLS on the damn Broadway.
Today, Reneé is helping us serve the whole truth on what it means to be an ally. We’re talking eeeeverything: how to make mistakes(and keep it moving), ask meaningful questions, check your intentions, navigate difficult conversations, stay accountable for your actions, incorporate allyship as a practice in your everyday life, and so much more. We’re happy you’re here- let’s get into it!
17 Black-Led LGBTQ+ Services and Groups You Can Support Right Now: https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a32827051/black-lgbtq-organizations-groups/
Do you have an experience to share about allyship or any other topics we’ve discussed on 4W? We wanna read that shit! Send it to us so we can get your perspective and possibly share it on the show! → hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND RENEÉ RAPP ONLINE:
Instagram: @reneemj
Twitter: @reneemjrapp
FIND FOURTH WALL AND YOUR HOSTS ONLINE:
Fourth Wall on Instagram: @thisisfourthwall
4W Community Inbox: hello@fourthwallpod.com
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell @alainanewell and Abigail Brazier @thenameisabstract
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@bendabrit)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
3: Two Sides of the Same Token Part 2 w/ Kyle Dupree
Don’t miss a beat! Follow us on Instagram (@thisisfourthwall) to stay up-to-date with special guests, discussion topics, and other exciting news!
Our inbox is always open! Send us questions, reflections, feedback, personal stories, and submissions for our anonymous advice column to hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND KYLE AND HIS CLASSES ONLINE:
@kyle_smile
Take class with Kyle: @nomarkingsociety || @sacredspace_astoria
FIND YOUR HOSTS ONLINE:
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
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Fourth Wall: the podcast
is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie, tmcreativestudio.com)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@bendabrit)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (saraflatow.com).
1: Meditating on Melanin w/ Tyler McKenzie
For our SERIES PREMIERE(whaaaat???), we called on Broadway Alum Tyler McKenzie(HAMILTON, MAMMA MIA!, MATILDA) to share his holistic experience as a gay black man in theatre and how we can all participate in proactive change.
Get your fave beverage and turn up the volume because Fourth Wall: the podcast is here to stay. Don’t miss a beat! Follow us on Instagram (@thisisfourthwall) to stay up-to-date with special guests, discussion topics, and other exciting news!
If you’re feeling inspired, you can send us questions, reflections, feedback, personal stories, and submissions for our anonymous advice column to hello@fourthwallpod.com.
FIND TYLER ONLINE:
FIND YOUR 4W HOSTS ONLINE:
Abigail Brazier: @thenameisabstract
Alaina Newell: @alainanewell
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Fourth Wall: the podcast is created with TLC by hosts Alaina Newell (@alainanewell) and Abigail Brazier (@thenameisabstract)
Produced with grace and elegance by Tyler McKenzie Creative Studio (@tylrmckenzie)
With original music by Ben Bailey (@bendabrit)
And assistance from Production Consultants Nick Buchholz (@nicholas_buchholz) and Sara Flatow (www.saraflatow.com).