Backstage Talk, hosted by Colombian performing artist Martín Acuña, features the voices of those entertainment professionals who are backstage, not under the spotlight. We amplify those who create the shows we love: ensemble and company performers, producers, teachers, writers, stage managers, directors, and more, while also trying to bridge the gap between Colombia’s Musical Theatre Industry and Broadway. Made by someone who lives and breathes Musical Theatre, this podcast untangles what someone needs and what it takes to get to Broadway. Instagram: @backstagetalkpod
S5 E134 · Mon, February 17, 2025
Mandy Gonzalez is a Broadway powerhouse and she’s here to tell her story on the Backstage Talk podcast hosted by Martín Acuña. Mandy and Martín discuss the Musical Theatre industry, looking back to Mandy's days in In the Heights , Wicked , and the revival of Sunset Boulevard . If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E137 · Thu, August 15, 2024
We've got to keep the conversation about mental health in the entertainment industry going. Sean Hayden, performer, lawyer, and advocate, shares his story and how it inspired the Stage Combat Podcast, a show about his and other artists' story regarding mental health. Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E136 · Wed, May 01, 2024
Chita Rivera was an icon and a legend in the Musical Theatre world. 🔥 How come a Broadway theatre hasn't been renamed after her? This episode features returning guest and friend Eric Ulloa, recorded live from the West Side Story exhibit at the Museum of Broadway , to honor the historic and renowned Chita Rivera. ✨ Want to sign the petition? Click here. Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E135 · Thu, January 04, 2024
She's THE Queen of the Castle! Marilyn Caserta is here with her incredible Broadway debut story with SIX: the Musical. 🎤 Marilyn shares how her Cuban-Italian heritage has driven her life. 🔥 Let's celebrate her Broadway-Universal Alternate-debut anniversary! Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E134 · Fri, December 29, 2023
This incredible Mexican actor shares his story from his home country all the way to New York City! 🔥 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E133 · Thu, December 21, 2023
This Afro-Latina queen has made her roar be heard ever since she started performing! 🤩 In this episode, the incredible Shereen Pimentel shares her Broadway journey from The Lion King as the first Afro-Latina Young Nala to her work in West Side Story, the 2020 revival, Into the Woods at New York City Center, and regional productions of Evita. Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E132 · Thu, December 14, 2023
Mateus Cardoso is the future Broadway Royalty; MARK OUR WORDS! 🔥 We are delighted to have recorded this episode with Mateus before his upcoming Broadway Debut! Get to know his background and his story before he takes a bow in the world's greatest stage. 🫶🏼 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E131 · Thu, December 07, 2023
Tri-racial performer, writer, and producer Rebbekah shares a little about her life in the performing arts world. 🔥 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E130 · Thu, November 30, 2023
Miguel Gil, an astounding young performer, is taking Broadway by storm, and we are here for it! 🫶🏼 From Venezuela, to Orlando, to New York, Kimberly Akimbo's cast member Miguel always brings his 100% to every work he does, because he understands that for many Latin people, being an artist is a privilege we cannot take for granted. 🔥 Tune in to this episode and listen to his journey! Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E129 · Thu, November 23, 2023
From Miami to Broadway, Maria Bilbao shares how her Latinidad has influenced her most recent work: Johanna in the recent Broadway production of Sweeney Todd. 🩸 Her passion, like all Latinos, carries throughout this episode, take a listen! Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E128 · Thu, November 16, 2023
To celebrate & Juliet's first year on Broadway, Philippe Arroyo, who plays François in the show, gets candid about how his heritage has played a role in his acting journey. 🫶🏼 He also shares how he ended up in this jukebox musical after touring the country with Aladdin, how he got cast, and the his relationships with his castmates! 💙 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E127 · Thu, November 09, 2023
Valeria Ceballos has had great opportunities to showcase her heritage and talent through some iconic Latiné roles, but also on the Dear Evan Hansen Tour! 🤩 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E126 · Thu, November 02, 2023
Ryan Morales-Green, actor, activist and founder of the Latiné Musical Theatre Lab joins us to demonstrate the power of community and how important it is for us to find our people. 🤩 He breaks down what the Lab is and what they do to promote the works of upcoming Latiné writers in Musical Theatre! Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! Follow the Latiné Musical Theatre Lab too! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E125 · Thu, October 26, 2023
Florencia Cuenca is paving the way when it comes to bringing Broadway to Spanish-speaking audiences! 🤩 This incredible Mexican actress and singer started a project with husband and past guest Jaime Lozano to mix Spanish words into Broadway songs, and the best part? It all started with Hamilton! 🔥 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E124 · Thu, October 19, 2023
Angel Sigala, the original actor who portrayed Mateo Díaz in the recent Broadway Show "New York, New York," goes down memory lane to the auditions for this production and the moment he got the part! 🤩 He also reminisces about his Broadway debut and how his Heritage was fully shown on stage as a Latiné actor. Angel also takes time to honor his family and the values infused in him from home that have influenced his artistry. Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E123 · Thu, October 12, 2023
Kalyn West gets real and vulnerable about her Colombian Heritage and what it has meant to navigate the world as a Colombian-American in the Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry. ✨ In this episode, Broadway performer Kalyn West, whose Broadway credits include The Prom and the recent The Gardens of Anuncia at Lincoln Center, has a passionate and raw conversation about what it means to be mixed-racial and how she's connecting to her Heritage from a place of love and self-improvement work. 💙 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E122 · Thu, October 05, 2023
TikTok superstar Jorge Rivera-Herrans talks all things Epic, his musical, which blew up TikTok, and his latest Album, My Heart Says Go, intertwining his story and the power of his heritage. 🔥 He's working with Broadway Royalty, and we LOVE how his musical had trending audios all over social media. 🤩 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E121 · Thu, September 28, 2023
Straight from the underworld comes this Latina actress to share her journey of resilience and pride! 🔥 Belén Moyano, an incredible performer, has been with the Hadestown tour for over two years and she recognizes the incredible relationship between this story and her heritage! Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E120 · Thu, September 21, 2023
This episode is a dream come true episode! 🔥 Joey Contreras is an incredible songwriter and composer who has a LOT of shows in the works! 🫶🏼 Tune in to this incredible episode about heritage and how anyone can celebrate their past at any point in their lives. 💙 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E119 · Thu, September 14, 2023
Legna Cedillo shares how she owes everything to her beautiful parents. 🤩 Tune in to listen to her story in the industry all the way to Americano! The Musical! 🔥 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E118 · Thu, September 07, 2023
Kevin Corte is a Mexican performer who is here to share his side of the story working on the West Coast! 🔥 Tune in and listen to his wonderful journey with Latinness and queerness playing Angel in Rent! 💙 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E117 · Thu, August 31, 2023
Debra Cardona teaches us that it is never too late to make your Broadway debut! ✨ Her wonderful journey in this industry is inspiring, especially when she talks about her family's heritage in New York's Spanish Harlem! 🫶🏼 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E116 · Thu, August 24, 2023
After a self-discovery journey, Performer and Producer Danny Marin is ready to take this industry by storm. 🔥 Danny always brings their whole self into their work, from their heritage and their family history to their queerness self. 🫶🏼 Please visit their Instagram to see what they've been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E115 · Thu, August 17, 2023
Our characters will always bring our baggage with them. ✨ Actress Shelby Acosta shares her experience on Broadway with the 1776 musical, a very political show, and how she portrays a Founding Father as a queer Latina performer. 🔥 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E114 · Thu, August 10, 2023
Joél Acosta, an incredible actor, dives into his experience bringing his Latinness to many characters. 🤩 He also breaks down his amazing work at The Great Gatsby, the immersive experience. 🎩 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S5 E113 · Thu, August 03, 2023
The iconic Ana Villafañe is our season premiere episode guest! 🤩 Ana has portrayed iconic female roles on Broadway and in several films, and she takes us on a sneak peek at her latest work all the way from London: Sinatra, the Musical. 🫶🏼 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E112 · Thu, July 20, 2023
Bekah Walsh, theatre influencer, is here to talk to us about her POTUS Theatre Trail in this in-between-seasons special episode! 🤩 This iconic play that was on Broadway will embark on a tour in the USA soon and Bekah wants to go on the road with them! 🔥 Please visit her Instagram & TikTok to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E111 · Thu, June 29, 2023
Season 4 finale is here! 🔥 Episode 111 (our lucky number) is out now! Dean Cestari is one of those people that will make you feel your soul replenished after talking to him. 🥰 He shares his journey, dreams, and aspirations in Musical Theatre, going through recording an Off-Broadway Cast Album, growing up in Long Island, and a risk he took! 🤩 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E110 · Thu, June 22, 2023
Influencers have rocked every single industry, and Theatre wasn't going to get behind! 🔥 In this episode, we have two of Broadway's best influencers: Kate Reinking and Ashley Hufford. 🤩 Listen to both of them discuss Shucked and Some Like It Hot as case studies, influencer marketing on Broadway, and how they got started! Please visit Kate's Instagram and TikTok and Ashley's Instagram and Tiktok ! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E109 · Thu, June 15, 2023
Shuffle Along was the Hamilton of its era, this author claims back this iconic show's place in Musical Theatre history. 🔥 Tune in to listen to Caseen Gaines discuss his latest book, "When Broadway was Black." 🤩 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E108 · Thu, June 08, 2023
The Tony Awards are here and we have over our favorite Twins to do our Predictions on the winners!! ✨ Listen to Connor and Dylan MacDowell and our host spill their tea about who will get the beloved Theatre Award! Please visit their Instagram to listen to their latest eps! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E107 · Thu, June 01, 2023
Queer composer and lyricist Bella Faye is here to talk about their craft!! 🤩 After being an alum of Drew Gasparini through the pandemic, they present Catching Fireflies, a new song cycle! Please visit their Instagram to see what they've been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E106 · Thu, May 25, 2023
Anant Das is one heck of a Broadway producer! 🔥 With a desire on changing the industry and really create shows that make a difference, he explains his work co-producing shows on Broadway like The Piano Lesson, A Beautiful Noise, and the recent New York, New York! 🤩 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E105 · Thu, May 18, 2023
Some people were meant to bring happiness into this world and MiMi is one of them! 💫 She shares her incredible journey as a fat performer on Broadway, how she's breaking stigmas and misconceptions, and her current work on A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond Musical! 🔥 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E104 · Thu, May 11, 2023
Writer and Performer Alberto Garrido has incredible advice for people that want to begin in the entertainment industry. 😏 With a background in performing and writing, Alberto’s journey has been one of perseverance, chasing new dreams, and leaps of faith. 👏🏻 If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E103 · Thu, May 04, 2023
Micayla Brewster, Digital Nomad and social media strategist, has had quite a run among Broadway shows! 🔥 She shares her journey with the Broadway community and the perks of traveling the world with work. 😍 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E102 · Thu, April 27, 2023
Musical Theatre student and performer Gabe Karr is here to share his journey within Viterbo University! 🔥 Gabe talks about his audition process and college experience; and if you follow Theatre TikTok closely, you'll for sure know him! 🤩 Please visit his Instagram and TikTok to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E101 · Thu, April 20, 2023
Multi-hyphenate artist Grace Aki is one of the most wonderful human beings out there. 😍 She details how her show, To Free a Mockingbird, came to life and how she unites her different crafts to make a living as an artist! 🎉 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E100 · Thu, April 13, 2023
We are celebrating ONE HUNDRED EPISODES! 🔥 Our friend Eli Tokash shares his Broadway journey from being a kid in the industry to his renowned podcast Take a Bow! 🤩 Tune in to this incredible and amazing conversation about growing up in the Broadway Industry! 🎉 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on and listen to his podcast ! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E99 · Thu, April 06, 2023
With 4 Broadway shows on her resume, Amanda knows how showbiz works! 🤩 Amanda shares her experience coming to New York, working with Broadway’s biggest stars, and finding other gigs while performing! Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E98 · Thu, March 30, 2023
Our dear friend Carson is here to share his experience as a Theatre Administration student, finding internships in the industry, and how he discovered he was a Theatre kid! 🤩 Originally from Austin, Texas, Carson has had a wide array of internships under his belt, through which he has found what he loves the most about his work. ✨ Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E97 · Thu, March 23, 2023
The incredible psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz has been working on bridging Mental Health and Musical Theatre. 👏🏻 She talks about how Stephen Sondheim was a mastermind in observing human behavior and how to put that into his craft. 🤩 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E96 · Thu, March 16, 2023
Ryan Donovan is here to share his book “Broadway Bodies” and how musical theatre has historically erased specific types of bodies. 👏🏻 He also shares his own experience as a performer and his journey into education. 🔥 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E95 · Thu, March 09, 2023
Mara Lucas, an astounding swing in Musical Theatre and founder of Center+Center is here to tell us about her journey in our industry and what led her to start her own business! 🔥 If you’re beginning to book shows and are asked to cover some tracks, this episode is absolutely for you! 🤩 Please visit her Instagram and TikTok to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E94 · Thu, March 02, 2023
Ed is a wonderful composer that has built his way across the world. 🌎 As a Musical Theatre composer and songwriting educator, he has built his career around the live magic on stage and collaboration with other artists. 😍 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E93 · Thu, February 23, 2023
Tonya Pinkins, a Tony Award-winning actress, shares her Broadway beginnings in this episode! 😍 She also talks about the Broadway Community and how she pivots through her different craft hats. 👌🏻 This episode is available on the Broadway Podcast Network and wherever you listen to your favorite pods! 🎧 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E92 · Thu, February 16, 2023
Being a multi-hyphenate in our industry is very common, and Sandy is no stranger to being one! 🔥 With a background in performance, he also produces, writes, composes, and works as an educator in Musical Theatre! 🤩 He also shares details on a specific show he’s working on right now, and we’re excited to see where it will go! 📢 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S4 E91 · Thu, February 09, 2023
We are back, celebrating our 3rd Anniversary with one of the sweetest human beings we've ever met: Kristin Stokes! 🤩 Kristin was on Broadway with The Lightning Thief a couple of years ago and her journey is one we absolutely loved. ⚡️ Her role as Annabeth Chase in The Lightning Thief has inspired so many young people, especially those that didn’t know much about Musical Theatre. 🔥 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E90 · Thu, September 22, 2022
¡Bienvenidos al cierre de temporada del Especial de Latinos en Teatro Musical! 👏🏻 Esta semana tenemos el honor de entrevistar a uno de nuestros ídolos: ¡el increíble Sergio Trujillo! 🔥 Sergio es un director, coreógrafo y actor, ganador del premio Tony, cuyo trabajo en Broadway y Off-Broadway siempre ha tenido un vínculo a sus raíces Latinas. 🤩 Con On Your Feet!, Viva Broadway!, Next To Normal, Ain't Too Proud To Beg, y muchos más espectáculos en su hoja de vida, Sergio ha sido un ícono Latino en la industria,✨ Nunca podremos olvidar su discurso cuando ganó el Tony, en el que le habló directamente a todos esos futuros artistas que vienen de Latinoamérica, asegurándoles que ellos también pueden llegar a los escenarios más grandes del mundo, validando nuestros sueños. Esta entrevista fue la oportunidad perfecta de cerrar la primera edición del especial de Latinos en Teatro Musical. 💙 Estamos completamente orgullosos y honrados de haber tenido a 30 increíbles y talentosos artistas durante esta temporada. No podemos esperar a seguir elevando el trabajo de nuestros amigos y familia. 🌎 ¡Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! Por favor visiten su Instagram para que conozcan su trabajo! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E90 · Thu, September 22, 2022
Welcome to the Latinx in Musical Theatre Special Finale! 👏🏻 This week we are honored to interview one of our all-time idols: the incredible Sergio Trujillo! 🔥 Sergio is a Tony Award-winning director, choreographer, and performer whose work on Broadway and Off-Broadway has been linked to his Latin roots from the start. 🤩 With On Your Feet!, Viva Broadway!, Next To Normal, Ain't Too Proud To Beg, and many other shows under his belt, Sergio has been a Latin icon in our industry. ✨ We will never forget his Tony speech, where he talked directly to every single future artist from Latin America, reassuring them that they can too get to the biggest stages in the world, validating our dreams. This was the perfect opportunity to close this first edition of Latins in Musical Theatre. 💙 We are honored to have had 30 incredible and talented artists during this season. We cannot wait to keep showcasing our friends and family. 🌎 This episode is also available in Spanish! Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E89 · Thu, September 15, 2022
Luis Salgado es un Director, Coreógrafo y Actor de Teatro Musical que también tiene un corazón por la Filantropía. 🔥 Através del arte, Luis siempre ha tenido en alto la bandera Latina, impulsando el trabajo de nuestra gente en cada producción en la que ha estado. ✨ Como fundador R.Evolución Latina, él sigue inspirando a la juventud Latina en nuestra industria. 👏🏻 Por favor visiten su Instagram para que conozcan su trabajo! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E89 · Thu, September 15, 2022
Luis Salgado is a Musical Theatre Director, Choreographer, and Performer with a heart for Philanthropy. 🔥 Through his art he has always had the Latinx banner, lifting up the work of our people in every single production he has been in. ✨ As the founder of R.Evolución Latina, he is inspiring the young Latinx future of our industry. 👏🏻 This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E88 · Thu, September 08, 2022
Gaby Diaz is a renowned dancer that is dipping her toes in Musical Theatre! 👏🏻 With a long background in dancing and after working in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story remake, Gaby is now in New York City working in the industry! 🔥 She'll be performing with MCC's next musical Only Gold, opening in October 2022! Gaby knows the power of tuning in to our Latinx roots when dancing: this is her story! 🤩 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E87 · Thu, September 01, 2022
Mateo Lizcano is one of the youngest performers we've had on Backstage Talk, and he's here to share his story on one of Broadway's favorite contemporary shows. 🤩 He is part of the Dear Evan Hansen family as an Evan alternate and Connor/Jared understudy, and he knows how his Hispanic Heritage has influenced his acting. 👏🏻 Personally, I am happy that the Dear Evan Hansen team took into consideration Mateo's heritage and applied it to his characters and his process; that's the way it should be everywhere! 🔥 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E86 · Thu, August 25, 2022
Caesar Samayoa, quien hizo parte de Come From Away desde el comienzo, pasó por acá para contarnos su lado de la historia acerca de los Latinos en Broadway! ✨ Él sabe lo sólida que puede ser la Comunidad Latina, y el no sólo está orgulloso de ser parte de ella sino también se ha convertido en un embajador que muestra el trabajo de sus hermanos y hermanas en la industria. 🤩 Escucha este episodio con un ser humano increíble! 🥰 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Por favor visiten su Instagram para que conozcan su trabajo! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E86 · Thu, August 25, 2022
Caesar Samayoa, who was part of Come From Away from the beginning, came by to share his side of the story about Latinx artists on Broadway! ✨ He knows how solid the Latinx Community can be, and he's not only proud to be part of it but an ambassador of showing off his brothers and sisters. 🤩 Tune in to this wonderful episode with an astounding human being! 🥰 This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's doing! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E85 · Thu, August 18, 2022
Laura Duque, co-fundadora de Teatro Musical de Colombia, una compañía que crea musicales en Medellín, y si mano derecha, Valeria Barberi, estuvieron en Backstage Talk para contar su historia, su proceso creativo, y cómo ven ellas la industria del Teatro Musical desde la segunda ciudad más grande de Colombia. 👏🏻 Sus voces son otra perspectiva sobre la industria del Teatro Musical Colombiano y cómo Broadway ha influenciado sus creaciones. 🤩 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Por favor visiten su Instagram para que conozcan su trabajo en Playbill y las fotos que toma! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E85 · Thu, August 18, 2022
Laura Duque, co-founder of Musical Theatre of Colombia, a company that creates musicals in Medellín, and her right hand, Valeria Barberi, came over to the show to chat about their story, creative process, and how they see the Musical Theater industry from Colombia's second biggest city. 👏🏻 Their voices are another perspective on Colombian Musical Theatre and how Broadway has influenced their craft. 🤩 This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Please visit their Instagram to see what he's been doing at Playbill and his freelancing gigs! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E84 · Thu, August 11, 2022
Roberto Araujo ha estado trabajando tras bambalinas en nuestra industria por mucho tiempo para dejar el nombre de la comunidad Latina en lo más alto. ✨ Dentro de sus pasiones está la actuación, la fotografía y la creación de piezas audiovisuales, cosas que lo han llevado a ser el Director de Producción de Video Playbill. 🔥 Estamos increíblemente agradecidos por sus palabras acerca de la visibilidad y representación Latina en Broadway. Él es de aquellos que no han parado de abrirnos el camino. 🥰 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Por favor visiten el Instagram de Roberto para que conozcan su trabajo en Playbill y las fotos que toma! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E84 · Thu, August 11, 2022
Roberto Araujo has been working backstage to leave the Latinx people's names high in our industry. ✨ With a passion for acting, photography, and video making, he is now the Director of Video Production at Playbill. 🔥 We are so grateful for his words and thoughts on representation and visibility. He's one of those that has endlessly paved the way for a lot of us. 🥰 This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Please visit Roberto's Instagram to see what he's been doing at Playbill and his freelancing gigs! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E83 · Fri, August 05, 2022
Felipe Salazar nació dentro de la industria del Teatro Musical en Colombia. 👏🏻 Junto a su tía, María Isabel - Misi -, han mantenido viva este arte en el país con la escuela más grande de Teatro Musical en Colombia. 🎉 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E83 · Fri, August 05, 2022
Felipe Salazar was born into the Colombian Musical Theatre Industry. 👏🏻 With his aunt, Maria Isabel - Misi -, they have kept this art form alive in the country with the most prominent Musical Theatre school in Colombia. 🎉 Listen to this episode now! It's also available in Spanish! 🌎 If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E82 · Thu, July 28, 2022
Valentina Berger siempre ha sabido cómo abrir puertas para ella; a través de su experiencia como productora ha logrado abrir muchas más para estudiantes Latinos. 🤩 Ella fundó un programa educativo llamado GoBroadway, en el que trae estudiantes de varias partes del mundo, especialmente Latinoamericanos, para que vivan la experiencia Broadway por unas semanas. 👏🏻 Estamos increíblemente emocionados de tenerla en Backstage Talk porque, aunque este episodio se grabó hace unos meses, Valentina acaba de anunciar que estará trabajando en el musical biográfico de Frida Khalo, junto a nuestro amigo Jaime Lozano, que fue un invitado en el podcast hace unos episodios. 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E82 · Thu, July 28, 2022
Valentina Berger has always opened doors for herself; through her experience as a producer, she has opened many more for Latinx students. 🤩 She started an education program called GoBroadway, that brings students from around the world, specifically from Latin-American countries, to live the Broadway experience for some weeks. 👏🏻 We are super excited to have her at Backstage Talk because even though we recorded this episode months ago, she just announced that she will be working on the biomusical about Frida Khalo, which will feature songs by our past guest Jaime Lozano! 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E81 · Thu, July 21, 2022
¡Hicimos historia en BroadwayCon 2022! 🔥 Este episodio fue el primer panel hablado en Español en la convención de Teatro Musical más grande del mundo: BroadwayCon, hecha en Nueva York el 9 de Julio. 👏🏻 Ilda Mason y James Bruenger-Arreguin fueron nuestros invitados y nos acompañaron para discutir el futuro del Storytelling Latino en Broadway. 💙 Las historias Latinas, los ritmos y la música de nuestros países están cada vez más presentes y cercanos a las audiencias teatrales en Nueva York, y los tres creemos que disfrutarían ver, oír y sentir nuestras historias. 🌎 También hablamos sobre ideas de negocio basadas en nuestras culturas, en especial un restaurante Latino relacionado con el Teatro Musical, así que si eres un productor y nos quieres apoyar, ¡escríbenos y lo haremos realidad! 😂 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E81 · Thu, July 21, 2022
We did history at BroadwayCon 2022! 🔥 This episode is the translated version of the first-ever Spanish-speaking panel done at the biggest Musical Theatre Convention ever: BroadwayCon held in New York City on July 9th. 👏🏻 Guests Ilda Mason and James Bruenger-Arreguin joined us to discuss the future of Latinx Storytelling on Broadway. 💙 Latinx stories, dance styles, and music genres are every day getting closer to different types of audiences, and the three of us really think they would enjoy getting immersed in them. 🌎 We also chat about business ideas, so if you're a producer out there and want to work with us, reach out! 😂 Follow Ilda and James on their Instagrams! They are both doing some really cool things! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E80 · Thu, July 14, 2022
Jennifer tiene ascendencia Dominicana, y aunque creció en los Estados Unidos, siempre encuentra una forma para conectarse con los demás artistas Latinos que trabajan con ella en los shows. 🤩 Curiosamente siempre es a través de la comida! 🤤 Conéctate a este episodio con una increíble artista que tiene experiencia en danza, teatro, cine y TV! ✨ Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Pueden seguir a Jennifer en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E80 · Thu, July 14, 2022
This performer comes from a Dominican Republic heritage, and even though she grew up in the States, she always finds a way to connect with her Latinx people in the shows she works on. 🤩 Curiously, it's always through food! 🤤 Tune in to this episode with a magnificent storyteller with experience in dance, theatre, film, and TV! This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Follow Jennifer on her Instagram to know more about her work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E79 · Thu, July 07, 2022
El actor Puertorriqueño Xavier Reyes le ha implorado a los Directores y Directores de Casting que le den a la gente Latina las oportunidades en las audiciones. 👏🏻 Con un bagaje increíble actuando en Estados Unidos y en Puerto Rico, él sabe de primera mano el poder que tiene la representación y la visibilidad en la industria. 🤩 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Pueden seguir a Xavier en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E79 · Thu, July 07, 2022
Boricua performer Xavier Reyes has implored Directors and Casting Directors to give Latinx people a chance on their auditions. 👏🏻 With a great acting background performing in both the United States and Puerto Rico, he knows the power that representation and visibility have firsthand. 🤩 This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Follow Xavi on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E78 · Thu, June 30, 2022
Oriundo de Caracas, Venezuela, Andrés Quintero es un artista increíble que pasó por acá para contarnos sobre su experiencia como un actor Latino en los Estados Unidos. 👏🏻 Nos comparte los retos a los que se ha enfrentado durante su recorrido en la industria, aquellos que lo han llevado a ser Baby Doll en la primera gira nacional de Moulin Rouge. 🤩 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Pueden seguir a Andrés en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E78 · Thu, June 30, 2022
Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Andrés Quintero is an incredible performer that came to share his experience as a Latinx artist in the United States. 👏🏻 He shares the challenges he's faced in the industry that ultimately led him to play Baby Doll in the Moulin Rouge First National Tour. 🤩 This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Follow Andrés on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E77 · Thu, June 23, 2022
Juan A. Ramírez llegó para hablar de la Industria del Entretenimiento y de Broadway desde otro punto de vista: la escritura de críticas y reseñas para teatro. 🔥 Originalmente de Venezuela, Juan creció con una pasión por el cine y el teatro que evolucionó a la escritura de reseñas, piezas críticas, y diferentes textos. Todo esto lo ha llevado a escribir para Theatrely, The New York Times, y otras publicaciones grandes en New York. 👏🏻 Juan comparte sus pensamientos acerca de la representación y visibilidad de la comunidad Latina en Broadway. ✨ Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Pueden seguir a Juan en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E75 · Thu, June 23, 2022
Juan A. Ramírez joins us to chat about the Entertainment Industry and Broadway from another point of view: theatre critic writing. 🔥 Originally from Venezuela, Juan grew up with a passion for film and theatre that evolved into writing reviews, critics, and different texts throughout the years. All of this has concluded in his work for Theatrely, The New York Times, and other major news outlets. 👏🏻 He has a couple of thoughts about the representation and visibility of the Latinx community on Broadway. ✨ This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Follow Juan on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E76 · Thu, June 16, 2022
This queen's journey in Musical Theatre has been one of a lifetime. ✨ Tanairi shares her Broadway experience and also how it was to work with Spielberg in the latest West Side Story movie revival! 🤩 She's a social justice warrior and a diversity and inclusion advocate in our industry. 👏🏻 Follow Tanairi on her I nstagram to know more about her work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E73 · Thu, June 09, 2022
Fernando Cárdenas comenzó escribiendo para revistas en México, y escaló a ser uno de los productores digitales de NY1 Noticias hablando sobre la escena teatral Latina en New York. 🔥 Él ha cubierto la presencia Latina en la gran manzana durante los últimos 20 años! 👏🏻 En la discusión acerca de representación y visibilidad muchas puertas se abren, y cada individuo en nuestra industria debe hacer parte de ella. 🎉 Este episodio también está disponible en Español! 🌎 Pueden seguir Fernando en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E75 · Thu, June 09, 2022
Fernando Cárdenas started writing for magazines in Mexico, and then he escalated to be one of NY1's Digital Producers talking about the Latinx theatre scene in New York. 🔥 He has been covering the Latinx presence in the big apple for the last 20 years! 👏🏻 Representation and visibility is a discussion that opens many doors, and every single individual in the industry must take part in it. 🎉 This episode is available in Spanish too! 🌎 Follow Fernando on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E74 · Thu, June 02, 2022
Paula Calvo es una actriz Colombiana viviendo en Ciudad de México que está brillando por su talento! ⭐️ En este episodio podrán oírla hablar sobre su experiencia como actriz en musicales en Colombia y su trabajo más reciente con la producción Mexicana de Aladdin. 🇲🇽 Paula es otra de las artistas Colombianas que se mudaron persiguiendo sus sueños en las artes escénicas y ha logrado crecer en la escena teatral de México. 🔥 Pueden seguir a Paula en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E74 · Thu, June 02, 2022
Paula Calvo, a Colombian performer living in Mexico City is shining bright showcasing our talent! ⭐️ She came over to chat about her experience as a performer in shows in Colombia and her most recent role in the Aladdin production in Mexico! 🇲🇽 Paula is another Colombian artist that moved to another country to pursue her dreams in performing arts, and she is growing a lot in the Mexican Musical Theatre scene. 🔥 Follow Paula on her Instagram to know more about her work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E73 · Thu, May 26, 2022
Desde Honduras hasta Nueva York, José Solís es uno de los críticos Latinos que arrancó todo un movimiento en los Estados Unidos, y específicamente en Broadway. 🔥 Su trabajo como crítico de Teatro Musical y Arte ha sido vital para muchos futuros escritores, periodistas y críticos. ✨ La voz de José en nuestra industria carga toda nuestra cultura Latina, y lo que piensa acerca de West Side Story, In The Heights, diversidad, equidad, e inclusión es realmente importante en un momento como el que estamos pasando.👏🏻 Este episodio está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Pueden seguir a José en su Twitter ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E73 · Thu, May 26, 2022
From Honduras to New York, José Solís spearheaded the Latinx Critics movement in the United States and specifically on Broadway. 🔥 His work as a musical theatre and art critic has been vital for a lot of Latinx soon-to-be journalists, writers, and critics. ✨ José's voice in our industry carries our whole Latin culture and his thoughts around West Side Story, In The Heights, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a must! 👏🏻 This episode is available in Spanish! 🌎 Follow José on his Twitter to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E72 · Thu, May 19, 2022
Este hermano y actor Colombiano, Luis E. Mora, tiene una iniciativa increíble llamada Bilingual Broadway! 🤩 Él quiere acortar el espacio entre las audiencias latinas y nuestra industria, traduciendo los shows a Español! 🔥 Está haciendo un trabajo increíble que cambiará la industria, empezando desde Nueva York y seguro seguirá para tomarse el mundo entero. 💙 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Pueden seguir a Luis en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E72 · Thu, May 19, 2022
Colombian brother and actor Luis E. Mora has an incredible initiative called Bilingual Broadway! 🤩 He wants to close the space between Latin audiences and our industry by translating shows to Spanish! 🔥 His amazing work will change the game in our industry, he's starting with New York and surely will continue to take over the world! 💙 This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Follow Luis E on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E71 · Thu, May 12, 2022
El director de Teatro Musical y Ópera, Pedro Salazar, pasó por acá para compartir sus pensamientos e ideas acerca de la industria en Colombia. 🇨🇴 Sú punto de vista es único y con un bagaje de estudios internacionales decidió volver a Colombia para compartir ese conocimiento. 🌎 Pedro también reflexiona sobre todo su recorrido, desde sus días en el colegio hasta su exitosa carrera. 🤩 Pueden seguir a Pedro en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E71 · Thu, May 12, 2022
Colombian Musical Theatre & Opera director, Pedro Salazar, stopped by to share his thoughts about the industry in Colombia. 🇨🇴 His unique point of view is based on going abroad and bringing back all that knowledge. 🌎 He also reflects on his journey too, from his high school days all the way to his successful career. 🤩 Follow Pedro on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E70 · Thu, May 05, 2022
Esta reina Latina llegó para compartir su viaje desde sus comienzos en Panamá hasta su debut en Hollywood y Broadway! 🤩 Ilda Mason, una asombrosa artista de teatro musical, también comparte lo que significa la representación y visibilidad en su carrera. 💪🏻 Su experiencia en La Bella y la Bestia, varias producciones de West Side Story, y Legalmente Rubia, han hecho de Ilda un ícono Latino en la industria. 🔥 Pueden seguir a Ilda en su Instagram y en su Twitter ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E70 · Thu, May 05, 2022
This Latina queen is here to share her journey from her beginnings in Panamá through her Hollywood movie debut and Broadway debut! 🤩 Ilda Mason, a stunning musical theatre performer, also shares what representation and visibility have meant in her career. 💪🏻 Her experiences on Beauty and the Beast, several productions of West Side Story, and Legally Blonde, make Ilda be a Latin icon in this industry. 🔥 Follow Ilda on her Instagram and Twitter to know more about her work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E69 · Thu, April 28, 2022
My Twitter bestie, Gil Torres, came over to chat about his experience in the Musical Theatre Industry! 🤩 For him, acting in Musical Theatre as a Latin man is all about being truthful, and finding those artists that have paved the way for younger people was truly important. 💪🏻 Tune in to this episode and enjoy! 😎 Follow Gil on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E68 · Thu, April 21, 2022
It's time to listen from the producer's side of Broadway! 🔥 Ryan Duncan-Ayala, a young theatre producer, tells us about his perspective and approach to producing and his journey with ¡Americano!, a new Latinx show currently running Off-Broadway! 👏🏻 If you have a chance, go see this show! Their run will go until June! 😎 Follow Ryan on his Instagram or Twitter to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E67 · Thu, April 14, 2022
Desde México, Mauricio Martínez es un actor de Broadway que se ha movido entre las tablas con la potencia de una estrella fugaz. ⭐️ En este episodio, nos cuenta su historia, desde los escenarios Mexicanos hasta su debut en Broadway con "On Your Feet!" 🤩 También nos habla de su experiencia con la representación y visibilidad de la comunidad Latina en Broadway. 👏🏻 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés. 🌎 Pueden seguir a Mauricio en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E67 · Thu, April 14, 2022
All the way from Mexico, Mauricio Martínez is a Broadway performer that moved through the stages like a rising star. ⭐️ In this episode, he retells his whole story, from the Mexican stages to his Broadway debut with On Your Feet! 🤩 He also walks us through his experience with the representation and visibility of Latinx people in the Great White Way. 👏🏻 This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Follow Mauricio on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E66 · Thu, April 07, 2022
Jaime Lozano, un prolífico compositor y director mexicano está abriendo el camino para artistas Latinos en Broadway. 🤩 Tenerlo en el podcast fue una experiencia espectacular y oír su recorrido desde el comienzo hasta donde está hoy es increíblemente inspirador. 💙 Acompáñenlo en su concierto en el Lincoln Center este próximo 15 de Abril si llegan a estar en Nueva York! ✨ In The Heights, cuando lo estrenaron Off-Broadway , cambió su vida, y desde entonces ha estado escribiendo y trabajando en Español desde Nueva York. 👏🏻 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés. 🌎 Pueden seguir a Jaime en su Instagram ! Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E68 · Thu, April 07, 2022
Jaime Lozano is a prolific composer and director that is paving the way for Latinx artists on Broadway. 🤩 Having him on the show was a spectacular experience, and listening to his journey from the beginning to where he is right now is incredibly inspiring. 💙 Join him in his Lincoln Center concert on April 15th if you are in New York City! ✨ In The Heights, when it premiered Off-Broadway changed his life, and since then he has been writing and working in Spanish from New York. 👏🏻 This episode is available in Spanish too. 🌎 Follow Jaime on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E65 · Thu, March 31, 2022
Laura Kalop ha estudiado cómo hacer que su voz sea flexible. 🔥 También nos comparte cómo ella cree que hacer audiciones es una forma de mantenerse visible y vigente en la industria, cómo el Teatro Musical es más grande que Broadway y el West End, y lo importante que es ser fiel al artista interior. 🤩 Pueden oír sus albums de música pop con influencia en la música tradicional Colombiana en las plataformas de streaming. 🎤 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E65 · Thu, March 31, 2022
Laura Kalop has studied how to be flexible with her own voice. 🔥 She also shares how auditioning is a way to be visible in the industry and it is an art in itself, how the Musical Theatre industry is bigger than Broadway and the West End, and how important it is to be true to one's inner artist. 🤩 You can listen to her pop albums based on Colombia's traditional music on streaming platforms. 🎤 This episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Follow Laura on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E64 · Thu, March 24, 2022
Felipe Sánchez, director, actor y productor colombiano de espectáculos de Teatro Musical nos acompaña esta semana. 🤩 Empezó haciendo espectáculos en la sala de su casa y eso lo llevó por un camino de exploración y educación en la industria, hasta llegar a dirigir y producir sus propias obras. 🔥 Felipe cree que el Teatro Musical es una herramienta para el cambio social, que tiene el poder de transformar vidas. 🥰 Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E64 · Thu, March 24, 2022
This week's episode features Felipe Sánchez, another Colombian performer, director, and producer of Musical Theatre shows. 🤩 He started doing shows in his living room and that has taken him down a path of exploring and educating himself in our field, leading him to produce and direct shows. 🔥 Felipe believes that Musical Theatre is a tool for social change and behavioral change; when done greatly, musicals can truly transform lives. 🥰 Remember, this episode is also available in Spanish! 🌎 Follow Felipe on his Instagram to know more about his work. If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E63 · Thu, March 17, 2022
Ryan Rodiño is a talented young man that has toured the world performing musicals. 🕺🏻 Visibility and representation is a topic that he has had intertwined into his work lately and it's not only for the Latinx community, is for every single color, race, and culture. Everyone needs to feel seen in the stories we are telling. 👏🏻 Ryan brings a young perspective about how we can grow forward and bring more voices to the room. 🔥 Follow Ryan on Instagram and check out more about his work on his website . If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E62 · Thu, March 10, 2022
Camila Brugés nació en esta industria, siendo parte de una familia de teatreros y estrellas de cine/TV, había un sólo camino para que ella andara por la vida: las artes.🔥 En este episodio, ella recuenta sus inicios, cómo aborda la dirección y escritura en Teatro Musical usando un proceso creativo en el que estuvo Martín, nuestro anfitrión, y ella como ejemplo. 🥰 Camila ha tenido un éxito tremendo como directora y escritora tanto en las tablas como en la pantalla. Pueden ver su trabajo en una serie de Netflix llamada Frontera Verde o en su Instagram Instagram . 🤩 ¿La mejor parte de esto? ¡Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎 Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website ! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk! Sígannos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E62 · Thu, March 10, 2022
Camila Brugés was born into this industry, coming from a family of theatremakers and film/TV stars, there was only one way she was going to walk through life: through the arts. 🔥 In this episode, she recalls how she started, how she approaches directing and writing Musical Theatre using a creative process Martín, our host, and her were in as an example. 🥰 She's had tremendous success as a writer and director both on the stage and on the screen. You can catch her work on a Netflix series called Green Frontier or on her Instagram . 🤩 Want to know the best part? This episode is also available in Spanish!! 🌎 If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website ! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E61 · Thu, March 03, 2022
Eric Ulloa is one of the most talented human beings I have ever had the chance to talk to. 🤩 As he says: Latin excellence! 🌟 After his Broadway debut, he has embarked on writing and he is here to share his thoughts on Latinx representation and visibility on Broadway. 🔥 I am so happy to launch this season with him as the first guest! 💪🏻 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E60 · Tue, March 01, 2022
The power a community has makes us run out of words. ✨ 2021 was a powerful year for the Latinx community, specifically on Broadway and Musical films with West Side Story, Encanto, & tick, tick... BOOM! being released. 🤩 The people featured this season are heroes, idols, friends, people we ultimately look up to that are a constant example of the different Latinx faces out there. 💙 Tune in to the teaser episode out now!! 🎧 #BackstageTalk #MusicalTheatre #Musicals #Musical #Latinx #Latino #Latine #LatinCommunity #Broadway #BroadwayMusicals #TeatroMusical #Teatro #PerformingArts #Arts #Theater #Theatre #MusicalTheater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E60 · Mon, February 21, 2022
On March 12th, 2020, Broadway experienced a complete shutdown due to the pandemic, something we didn't expect at all. 🤔 After one year, 13 Broadway ensemble members came together to have a conversation about our industry. 😲 Join this special episode of Backstage Talk with Broadway star actor Telly Leung and star producer Joey Monda, executive producers of "Ensemble", a new documentary that will be launched on Broadway On Demand this next March 11th. 🤩 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E60 · Thu, January 20, 2022
Welcome to the Finale Episode of Season 2 of Backstage Talk! 🎉 This time; I sat down with performer and songwriter Sean Doherty and talked about his creative process of writing songs, how was going on tour with The Lightning Thief before their Broadway run, his experience on shows like Men with Money and Gay Card, and being part of cast recordings like In Pieces and Forget Me Not, his multiple appearances on NYC's 54 Below, and much more! 👏🏻 You can now stream Sean's two singles Boys in the Backseat & Still Got Me wherever you listen to your favorite tunes! I really cannot wait to listen to more of his songs and his journey. 🔥 You're in for a treat with this episode! Find Sean on Twitter and IG , reach out, and congratulate him on his two singles! Backstage Talk will be coming soon with Season 3 starting March 2022! I am truly excited for this new season, you'll know why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E59 · Thu, January 13, 2022
Jason Aguirre is here to talk to us about his work as a Musical Theatre director. 🤩 Having the chance to work on new shows and reimagine some old ones, Jason knows that he starts from a point of imagination. 👏🏻 This amazingly talented young man will take Broadway by storm, I know that. 🔥 Tune in to this episode and enjoy this wonderful conversation about his craft and how he approaches directing for musicals! ✨ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E54 · Thu, January 06, 2022
To start the new year we have the two-time Tony award-winning writer Greg Kotis over on the show! He chats about his creative process with new shows, both plays and musicals, how he approaches character creation, and his award-winning musical Urinetown. This was a wonderful conversation and I want to do a special shoutout to Stephanie Summerville, thanks to whom I was able to get Greg on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E57 · Thu, December 30, 2021
We bring our lived experience into everything we do. 🤩 This conversation with Stephanie Lexis is super eye-opening to the inequalities that people with different body sizes have in our beloved industry. 🥰 She created the Broadway Body Positivity Project to start change, and she has been working with the people that will lead the future of our industry: young thespians from high schools and universities. Also, shout out to the amazing production of Beauty and the Beast from the Olney Theatre Center in Maryland, and the beautiful Sis (@ucancallmesis on IG) who recently played Ado Annie in the Oklahoma! National Tour, you are rocking it and are so inspiring to SO many! 👏🏻 TW: we chat about body image and eating disorders. #BackstageTalk #BodyImage #BodyImageMovement #Broadway #EntertainmentIndustry #BodyPositivity #MusicalTheatre #BroadwayMusicals #BroadwayMusicalTheatre #EntertainmentWork #ArtWorkers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E56 · Thu, December 23, 2021
Ry Armstrong, an actor that took the producer and activist way came to talk about his journey in Musical Theatre. 🤩 His endeavors in the industry have taught him a lot of things, and as he explains, right now you can create any type of content you want for all the different social media platforms available. 🎬 Catch this episode and listen to what his experience has been with his production company Ryco Theatricals and his adventures as an environmental activist! 🍃 If you want to contact Ry, find him on his website . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E55 · Thu, December 16, 2021
Kathy Olsen is one of the most experienced artist managers on Broadway and TV! 🤩 Her vast knowledge started with her background as a performer and this took her down the path of artist management after she hooked up a friend on a gig. 🌟These are the type of friends we want, right? 💪🏻 Are you eager to know how the casting process for a Broadway show is? 🤔 Then this episode is perfect for you! 😃 Tune in now on your favorite podcast streaming platform. 🔥 If you want more information about Kathy, check out her website . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E54 · Thu, December 09, 2021
Davon Williams is ready to keep rocking this industry! 🔥 😃As an international performer, you might have seen him in different commercials or TV/film projects, or on the stage. 🤩 Davon reunited 500 union members to craft the recently passed Black Theatre Matters Bill, and he is here to chat about his craft! His advice is pure gold, I can tell you that! Also, he has a show coming up on the 19th of December, so if you are in New York, be sure to check it out and go see him perform! 🌟 Check out Davon's work on his website and find information about the show here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E53 · Thu, December 02, 2021
Nathaniel Hill, founder and CEO of Broadway Plus is here to chat about his incredible platform! 🤩 Broadway Plus has been working since 2016 to make Broadway and the Musical Theatre industry more accessible worldwide through one-on-ones, group calls, master classes, or individual training sessions with the BEST performers on the Great White Way. 🔥 People around the world have had the chance to meet their idols, take master classes with them, and even have their questions answered on private Q&As!! 😃 Visit BroadwayPlus' website to get the chance to connect with your favorite Broadway star! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E52 · Thu, November 25, 2021
Bruce Dow is a musical theatre performer, director, and educator that has been on Broadway 5 times! 👏🏻 In this episode, Bruce opens his heart to us and reflects on his own journey in the industry, how he got where he is today, his experience filming Diana: the Broadway Musical, and how his words of advice turned around the life of the young actor John Rapson. 🤩 We share laughs and we also shed happy tears, and it is the best Thanksgiving episode I could have asked for. 💙 Enjoy it! If you want to contact Bruce, please do so on his website or on Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E51 · Thu, November 18, 2021
Garrett Poladian, an upcoming actor and writer, joins me today in this episode of Backstage Talk! 👏🏻 He is a talent to be reckoned with, I can foresee so much greatness in his future. He recently had his Off-Broadway Debut with Stranger Sings, the parody musical of Stranger Things, and we had such an amazing chat about his work as an actor and as the co-writer of a new musical called Golem Owned a Tropical Smoothie , and a mini-series you can watch on Instagram called Booked and Blessed ! I cannot wait to see where he is going with his projects!! Go check him out on his Instagram . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E50 · Thu, November 11, 2021
This episode is a milestone for us: it's Episode 50!! We are joined by the talented Musical Theatre Performer Reed Luplau, who shared his journey since his beginnings in Australia all the way to Broadway! 🤩 Reed has performed with Fiddler on the Roof, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, and is currently part of Moulin Rouge! 🔥 He also loves writing, directing, and choreographing, and we know he will get so far in this industry! 👏🏻 Join us in this very special episode, and follow Reed on Instagram and his website . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E49 · Thu, November 04, 2021
Tralen Doler, vice-president of Partnerships and Brand Engagement at Broadway On Demand , came over to share his thoughts about accessibility in theatre. 👏🏻 His work and his team's efforts at Broadway Licensing are taking theatre to new corners of the globe just by pressing a screen. 🤩 Streaming platforms like Broadway on Demand are changing the market, and they are here to stay! ✨ This episode is out now!! Enjoy this wonderful conversation and don't forget to leave us a rating, it helps the show keep running! 🎧 Also, huge shoutout to Christian Harvey for being an amazing partner in crime and helping me set up this conversation! 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E48 · Thu, October 28, 2021
The beautiful Faith Maria Porter joined me to chat about what a Company Manager is and does in the entertainment industry!! 🤩 She also shares her thoughts about graduating from Pace University, how through several internships she has gotten a lot of experience to work and her work in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway! 👏🏻 I love this episode because working in performing arts doesn't always mean you have to be on stage! 💙 Follow Faith Maria on her Instagram ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E47 · Thu, October 21, 2021
Michael Fasano has an incredible journey as a Musical Theatre performer! He came over to Backstage Talk to chat about how he creates characters in musicals, how different characters he has played, and his experience on Jesus Christ Super Star, Grease, and Jersey Boys! If you are a performer you NEED to listen to this episode! You can follow Michael on Instagram and check out his website ! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E46 · Thu, October 14, 2021
The incredible Broadway Journalist, Mr. Paul Winkler is here to talk about the Tony Awards celebrated on September 26th and his craft as a journalist in the industry. 👏🏻 He also shared his thoughts on the great work Matthew López is doing for the Latine community after he won his Tony award for The inheritance. 🏆 Tune in now to this new episode and if you want to reach out to Paul, do so via Twitter! He is super active on this platform! 🔥 Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E45 · Thu, October 07, 2021
Leonardo ha sido un amigo de toda la vida y también ha sido uno de mis grandes maestros. Él trabaja como director musical para Teatro Musical en Colombia. 🇨🇴 En este episodio, nos comparte su experiencia a lo largo de su vida, su proceso creativo apara componer musicales y la relación entre la letra, la música y los personajes. 🎭 Este episodio ya se encuentra al aire! Búscalo en tu plataforma de streaming favorita! 🎧 Un saludo y abrazo enorme para Juan Hernández y Andrea Martínez por nuestra increíble música de entrada y salida! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E44 · Thu, September 30, 2021
Blair Russell is a Tony Award-nominated theatre producer for Slave Play, has a lot of knowledge in the industry, and is here to share every single bit of it! 🤩 Through his craft, Blair knows how to connect people that do different things and has different skill sets to have the best of the best on the table. 🔥 Join this conversation in which he gives incredible advice about how to become a producer on Broadway! 👏🏻 Follow Blair on Instagram or visit his website to know more about him! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E43 · Thu, September 23, 2021
Tommy Antonio, a wonderful and incredible musician, composer for Musical Theatre and other theatrical projects is here today! 🤩 He shares with us his creative process and how has it been working on an original project with "Rebel" and the musical adaptation of a Roald Dahl Title. 🎵 Join this deep conversation about creativity, composition, and musical theatre! 🎧 Also, don't forget to check out Tommy's work on Instagram and his website ! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E42 · Thu, September 16, 2021
Meet the creative team of Pup! A Chew Story, a new musical about friendship! 😍 They have worked across distances during the trying times of the pandemic and came up with this amazing new project. 🐶 Listen to the creative process from their composer, book writer, and orchestrator. 🤩 If you want to know more about this musical, visit their website . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E41 · Thu, September 09, 2021
Kevin Ray Johnson is here to share his journey as an actor!! 🤩 Since high school, Kevin got bit by the theatre bug and after being discouraged by a teacher about pursuing a career in the arts, he demonstrated to the world that you can make it. 💪🏻 Follow Kevin on Instagram and Facebook . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E40 · Thu, September 02, 2021
The episode with Leonardo Palacios is out now! 🤩 Leonardo has been a long-time family friend and Musical Theatre music director in Colombia. 🇨🇴 He shares his experience through his creative process composing for musicals, and the relationship between lyrics, music, and character. 🎭 Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E39 · Thu, August 26, 2021
Spencer Williams is an incredible educator that understands how to use the power of Musical Theatre to create experiences. 🤩 His latest work, For Tonight ✨, a new original musical, based on Spencer's third great grandfather's journal, has just released a concept cast recording! 🎶 With a mixture of sounds from Welsh and Romani sounds, folk, and much more, he dives deep into its creative process in this episode. 👏🏻 Give For Tonight a listen, we know this show will go places! 🔥 Visit their website here . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E38 · Thu, August 19, 2021
This actor opens his heart completely to share his experience in showbiz. 🤩 Zack Zaromatidis, the leading man of the Bandstand 1st National Tour, came over to Backstage Talk to dive deep into his journey as a performer and musician. 🎸 He also reflects on his audition process and a boy band he had with his best friends! 🥁 I know this man is destined for greatness, I have no doubt about that. 💪🏻 #BackstageTalk #Podcast #Broadway #Musical #MusicalTheatre #BroadwayMusicals #Bandstand #BoyBand #Music #Actor #Performer #Musician Follow Zack on Instagram . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E37 · Thu, August 12, 2021
Kenny Ingram, a marvelous director, choreographer, and musical theatre performer is here! ✨ Do you want to know something funny? I had a full-circle moment with him because during our chat I discovered I saw him on the Lion King's stage on Broadway 13 years ago!!! 🦁 Join this conversation to know Kenny's journey in the arts, his creative process, and how he was part of the Off-Broadway hit "Emojiland"!! 🤩 If you want to reach out to Kenny, do so on his Instagram or his website . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E36 · Thu, August 05, 2021
Meg Masseron is another incredible theatre journalist that came over on the show! 🔥 She firmly believes that journalists have the potential to be heroes and public servants, their job is to always expose the truth and hold society accountable. 🎉 This dear friend of mine is a Phantom of the Opera mega-fan and is here to share about her craft! 🤩 Find more about Meg reading her portfolio and on her Instagram! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E35 · Thu, July 29, 2021
Jeffrey Schmelkin is an award-winning composer and he is here today to talk to us about his latest work: The Parts I Keep Inside! 👏🏻 This musical will be premiering Off-Broadway on July 31st as a one-night-only event! 🤩 The show covers a deep reflection on mental health and Jeffrey wanted to represent it as accurately as possible. 🔥 He also talks about his creative process and how he took this show Off-Broadway with the help of his amazing team. 💪🏻 To know more about Jeffrey and the show visit the show's Instagram and Jeffrey's website . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E34 · Thu, July 22, 2021
Have you ever wondered how influencer marketing works on Broadway? 🧐 Sam Maher and Carly Heitner join us in a wonderful conversation not only about their journey but about how social media and influencer marketing works in an industry like Broadway. 📲 You will also learn about what YesBroadway is doing moving forward in a post-pandemic world! 🤩 If you want to learn more about YesBroadway visit their website here . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E33 · Thu, July 15, 2021
Amanda Flynn had her share as a performer until something called her towards vocal health and education. 🎶 She worked with the companies of The Lightning Thief and Be More Chill while they were running on Broadway! 🎤 Join this conversation full of advice to take care of your voice, having a healthy approach towards a performer's work, and how to keep a sustainable routine for your voice! 🤩 You can check out more about Amanda on her website and Instagram . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E32 · Thu, July 08, 2021
Philip David Stern is here to talk to us about his latest project: Stone Crossed! 🎉 This new musical has a concept album featuring Broadway stars Antonio Cipriano, Telly Leung, Celia Rose Gooding, Krystina Alabado, and much more! 🤩 The story of two lovers is told through a pop-rock sound with influences of the medieval era! 🤘🏼 In this episode, you will listen to Philip's creative process, diving through the characters, and this coming-of-age stone story! 😍 Find more about Philip here and more about the Stone Crossed musical here . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 E31 · Thu, July 01, 2021
All the way from Hogwarts comes Spencer LaRue to take us through his magical journey. ✨ This performer is part of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child company on Broadway ⚡️ and has been cast in several other regional musicals. Originally from Florida but trained at the University of Michigan, Spencer walks us through his audition and rehearsal process. 💪🏻 Spencer shares his experience from college all the way to the rehearsal rooms of Cursed Child. Join us on a wild ride chat! 😍 Follow Spencer on Instagram here ! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E30 · Fri, May 14, 2021
This is Episode #30 and I couldn’t be more proud of where Backstage Talk is right now. 👏🏻 Across the pond, Cameron Tweed, an incredible performer sat with me and chatted about his journey in Musical Theatre. 🤩 In this down-to-earth conversation, Cameron shares his experience and advice for those young performers pivoting due to the pandemic and also remembers his days in the World Tap Championship and a production in London’s West End. 🎉 Follow Cameron on Instagram here . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E29 · Thu, May 06, 2021
BROADWAY NEEDS TO CHANGE! And more if we're coming back this September. 💪🏻 Through 2020 and 2021 we have seen the type of transformation everyone needs as human beings in every aspect of our lives. 👏🏻 Broadway and the Entertainment Industry isn't the exception! 🤔 Ayanna Prescod, president of OurBKSocial, came over to the show and shared her thoughts about what the theatre industry needs toward a better inclusion of the BIPOC Community. 🎉 Follow Ayanna on Twitter and check out OurBKSocial's new website here ! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E28 · Thu, April 29, 2021
My friend Marci Skolnick joins the Backstage Talk Podcast Family to tell you her story in the Entertainment Industry. 🤟🏻 How she ended working in Theatre was a turn of tables and she found her passion in managing cues and things backstage. 🤩 As a Stage Manager and Show Caller, she knows her goal is to support the performers and artists on stage to deliver the best performance every night. 💫 Tune in on this new episode to know how the magic backstage is made! ✨ Connect with Marci on LinkedIn or on Instagram ! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E27 · Thu, April 22, 2021
In a year like 2020, every single Art and Entertainment Industry worker had to pivot and find new paths. 🧐 Even though most of us keep working on something arts-related, we’ve also found new passions. 😃 Julie has been auditioning and sending demos but she also started her own chocolate factory! 🍫Her journey has been full of music, characters, and new adventures! 🔥 Dive into it on this new episode of Backstage Talk, available now on your favorite streaming platform!! 🤩 Check out Julie’s social media profiles here: Instagram , Facebook , and her website . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E26 · Thu, April 15, 2021
The whole performing arts and entertainment industry had to adapt to the virtual world through this pandemic. 🌎 Many people pivoted, but this is not the case for JJ Neimann. 💪🏻 This performer broke the internet through TikTok and his Theatre Kid POV videos. 🤯 He used his skills in theatre to be a content creator on social media! 📱 Follow JJ on his Instagram , TikTok , and his website ! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E25 · Thu, April 08, 2021
From writing for the stage to film and TV, Steve Cuden has a lot of works under his wing! 👏🏻 Surely we grew up watching his work without even knowing it on The Pink Panther, Gargoyles or Beetlejuice. He has also written a series of books on the craft of storytelling. 🤩 In this episode, Steve gives advice on where and how to start writing in the entertainment industry, besides giving us in a quick nutshell his experience. 📚 If you want to know more about Steve, click to visit his website and his work . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E24 · Thu, April 01, 2021
Michael Kushner is a man of many hats. 🎩 He’s a photographer 📸, a performer 🎭, a writer ✒️, a podcaster 🎧, and a producer 👏🏻. This Multi-Hyphenate shares his experience navigating this industry and how he has enjoyed the wild ride. 🎢 Based in New York 🗽, Michael has photographed the biggest Broadway stars in his studio, on stage and backstage. Tune in to today’s episode to discover how Michael has made a living being a multi-hyphenate! 🎉 Follow him on his Instagram , his Podcast Dear Multi-Hyphenate , and the Dressing Room Project . If you want to book a session, click here . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E23 · Thu, March 25, 2021
Is she a bird? 🕊 Is she a plane? ✈️ No! She’s Harriet Quimby, ✨ the first female pilot from the United States of America! 🔥 Soaring from the sky comes Lily Dwoskin and Casey O’Neil, the spectacular creators of this new musical: The Aviatrix! 🤩 Together they tell the story of this forgotten hero. Tune in to this new episode of Backstage Talk Podcast to know how it all started, how they’ve been working through the pandemic, and where this musical is going next! Follow their Instagram and Facebook pages! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E22 · Thu, March 18, 2021
What is better than being a Disney Prince 🤴🏻? Being a Disney Villain, of course!! 😈 Jake Smith is a force to be reckoned with and he joins us on today’s show! 🤩 This talented young man wants to make a stamp on the history of Musical Theatre and without a doubt, we believe he will! 💪🏻 From unforgettable memories on stage to how he got his shot on Broadway’s Frozen, you have the chance to dive deep into Jake’s experience as an actor. You can follow Jake on Instagram to see all his updates on music, work, and his day-to-day! 💪🏻 Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E2 · Thu, March 11, 2021
This week’s guests are four talented men from across the entertainment industry! Jeffrey, Justin, John, and Griffin come from different backgrounds and joined forces to create a brand new musical: Chaining Zero. ✨ With an incredible contemporary pop-musical sound, Chaining Zero is about different characters that are surviving based on the relationships with each other. 😃 Join us to know how these four men worked through the pandemic and the key moments of their creative process on this new episode of Backstage Talk. 🎧 If you want to know more about the musical follow them on Instagram and Facebook. Get to know the creators more on their Instagram profiles too! Click here: Jeffrey , Justin , John , & Griffin . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E20 · Thu, March 04, 2021
Making theatre accessible worldwide… what a dream is not it? 🌎 Bonnie Comley, CEO and Founder of BroadwayHD ✨ shares her journey and how she is showing the way to digitalize theatre to help the world see more shows. 😍 BroadwayHD is a streaming service with the best quality Broadway shows and plays. 🎉 Know more about Bonnie here and become a member of BroadwayHD here . Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E19 · Thu, February 25, 2021
Straight from Broadway’s West Side Story, Marlon Feliz has a wonderful chat with us about her journey as a performer! 😍 She shares: 💃🏻 Tips to self-care as an artist. 💃🏻 Wisdom on how to deal with 8+ shows a week. 💃🏻 Pros & cons touring the world with different shows. 💃🏻 Latinx representation on a Broadway stage and where the industry needs to improve. Dive into today’s episode and discover this woman’s powerful thoughts! 🤩 Click here to listen 🎧: https://linktr.ee/backstagetalk Get to know Marlon better following here on Instagram and LinkedIn ! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E18 · Thu, February 18, 2021
Bret Shuford has several tricks up his sleeve! 🪄 This performer goes deep on: 🎭 #Storytelling through musical theatre. 🎭 Getting started with his own business: BroadwayLife. 🎭 How working with #Disney Theatricals has changed his professional life. 🎭 #Broadway Husbands: an Instagram project he started with Stephen Hanna to connect with other musical lovers! This Wagner alum shares his hacks and memories with us on today’s episode! 💕 Know more about Bret's work on his website or on his Instagram ! Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E2 · Thu, February 11, 2021
Hoy nos acompaña el actor Miguel González! ⚡️ Miguel comparte con nosotros 1️⃣ Su viaje en la televisión nacional. 2️⃣ La manera en la que ha navegado sus dos carreras. 3️⃣ Su forma de abordar la creación de personaje para teatro y cine. ¡Oye de primera mano lo que fue trabajar en Disney Channel Latinoamérica! ¡Conoce más de Miguel siguiéndolo en Instagram ! Recuerda dejarnos una calificación y comentario en Apple Podcast! Un saludo y abrazo enorme para Juan Hernández y Andrea Martínez por nuestra increíble música de entrada y salida! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E16 · Thu, February 04, 2021
Lights up! 🚨 Dawn Chiang, our guest on today’s episode, shares with us: 💡 How she ended up doing Theatre. 💡 How it is to travel the world lightning several shows. 💡 The way she gets involved in different projects and how light design can enhance the storytelling. Find out this and more about Dawn’s experience on Broadway, the New York City Opera and other renowned stages on Backstage Talk’s new episode!! 🔊 Learn more about her here 🤩. Let me know what you think leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E15 · Thu, January 28, 2021
¡El episodio con Santiago Sanmiguel, abogado de entretenimiento y músico de hobby, ya está al aire! 🎉 Durante nuestra conversación pasamos por: 🎶 Los aspectos que todo artista debe saber del derecho. 🎶 Por qué tener un mejor amigo abogado siempre es una buena idea. 🎶 Su proceso como cantautor y compositor en un nuevo EP y su reto personal de 1,000 plays en 100 días. ¿Quieres conocer más de Santiago, su trabajo y su podcast? Instagram: @zoordo y Derecho Rocks . Recuerda dejarnos una calificación y comentario en Apple Podcast! Un saludo y abrazo enorme para Juan Hernández y Andrea Martínez por nuestra increíble música de entrada y salida! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E14 · Thu, January 21, 2021
Have you ever heard about an Eco-Musical? 🧐 Well, this is your chance because G. Victoria Campbell explains her creative process writing TREESON: an Eco-Musical! 🌱 Vicki shares with us her story, how during 2020 she started writing and assembled a team with people from around the world to bring this musical to life! 🌎 They released their Original Cast Recording last Friday, January 15th, you can listen to it in ever music streaming platform! 🤩 Catch every update on their Instagram or their Facebook Fan page ! Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it! Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E13 · Thu, January 14, 2021
✨ Chris Luner is with us today! 🎉 As a Broadway Production Manager, Chris gives us his insights on the main skills you must have to be successful in this position, additionally he shares his experience transferring to film! 🎬 You can follow Chris on his instagram and LinkedIn ! Also check out his film Ranch Water ! Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it! Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E12 · Thu, January 07, 2021
There is no greater way to start 2021 than having a Broadway Producer 🎭 and Musical Theatre 🎶 Developer and Consultant on the show! Sharon Fallon 🤩 will be with us in Episode #12 sharing her experience since the day she started in the Broadway World until today! Interested in knowing how to get a build a Broadway show from the ground up? This episode is for you! 🎉 Follow Sharon on LinkedIn here . Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it! Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E11 · Thu, December 17, 2020
Trent Soyster is one of the most amazing young artists I've got the chance to interview. He is such a wonderful guy and walked us through his experience performing, creating choreography, directing and more! After transferring programs at Pace, Trent got a spot in the Escape to Margaritaville National Broadway Tour and right now is waiting to graduate from college. We also discussed how he created his online Musical Theatre Dance master class and his approach to theatre and performance. He is also giving online classes! Check him out on his instagram here or his website here . Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it! Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E10 · Thu, December 10, 2020
I sat down with Jessy & Steve Tomsko, father and daughter, creators of Boleyn, The Musical. Both of them talked me through their experience creating this musical based on Anne Boleyn's life, how it came to be and the challenges they've faced during this crazy year. We also discussed the production of the show, songs that are being recorded and released and future plans they both have. Want to know more about Boleyn the Musical? Follow them on social media here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bUSupHPzu0&feature=youtu.be Instagram: @boleynmusical Facebook: @boleynmusical And Jessy's website: jessytomskomusic.com Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it! Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E9 · Thu, December 03, 2020
This week’s episode is truly a special one. My dear friend Alexandria joined us to chat about the advantages of being an artist on LinkedIn and why the Entertainment Industry should be part of this platform. Alexandria has worked as a Career Development Expert and Counselor and she walked us through her perspective of the Arts on a so-called corporate networking platform. Remember to follow #TheCreativeLife if you’re on this platform! Want to know more about Alex and her work? Click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriabellivan Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it! Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E8 · Thu, November 26, 2020
In this week's episode I had the honor to interview one of my most recent idols, Broadway performer and personal trainer Sam Leicht. It was so fun knowing Sam's journey since he chose to be an actor, starting to work on Broadway to developing Leichtning Health, a whole sustainable fitness program. We also went through body image stereotypes in the Entertainment Industry and how we can change that for good and finally we discussed his position towards movement, exercise and fitness. You can find Sam on his social media platforms here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leichtning/ Beacons: https://beacons.ai/leichtning Leichtning Health: https://leichtninghealth.com/ Remember to leave a comment and a rating in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it! Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E7 · Thu, November 19, 2020
We sat down with producer and stage manager Anna Robb, co-founder and managing director of TheatreArtLife! She talked to us about how she started the website that now has contributors all over the world, including this Podcast’s Host, Martín Acuña. Her experience since she graduated college with a Design for Theatre Degree in Australia and how she started in the arts from there. Traveling the whole world producing shows, Anna shares her tips and advice for aspiring stage managers and producers. Finally, she talked to us about future projects she has cooking up! Know more about TheatreArtLife here: https://www.theatreartlife.com/ About Anna here: https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/anna-robb/ Remember to leave a comment and a rating in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it! Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E6 · Thu, November 12, 2020
Dylan Kaplan is our latest guest! He's currently studying Performing Arts Administration at NYU and he shared with us his work at the Broadway on Demand, a new online streaming platform for performing arts shows. He also walked us through his thoughts on pro-shots, streaming platforms, and current interests during the pandemic. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Follow Dylan's latest work on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-kaplan-9ab520b0/ Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! Remember to leave us comments and reviews, we appreciate them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E5 · Thu, November 05, 2020
I got the chance to interview the amazing Jane Bruce. She talked us through her journey in the arts, mental health, how she started doing theatre and how she finally got to Broadway's Jagged Little Pill. Jane is one of the most incredible performers I've ever met and she shows us in this episode why with a sneak peek of one of her upcoming EP's songs. Give her a follow on her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/janeybrucey/ And you may follow my personal Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/themartinacuna/ I want to give a special shoutout to the amazing composer Juan Alejandro Hernandez and sound engineer Andrea Martínez for the intro and outro of this episode. They're close friends of mine and they just opened their business! Check them out here: https://www.instagram.com/juanyandrea_/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E4 · Mon, March 23, 2020
Nos sentamos con el actor español Juan Caballer para conversar acerca de su experiencia como un ejecutante inmigrante en los Estados Unidos. Nos contó cómo es el proceso de la Visa de Artista y los tipos de contratos que uno puede obtener con la Unión de Actores (Actors Equity). Esta conversación es muy importante para cualquier artista que quiera mudarse a los Estados Unidos y empezar a trabajar como actor. Pueden seguir a Juan en su instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juancaballer/ Y pueden seguirme en mi perfil personal también: https://www.instagram.com/themartinacuna/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E13 · Thu, March 19, 2020
We sat down with Spanish performer Juan Caballer to have a conversation about his experience as an immigrant performer. He also talked us through the Artist Visa of Extraordinary Talent and the types of contracts you may have with the Actors Equity. It was a very important conversation to any thespian that wants to move to the United States and start working as a performer. You may follow Juan on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juancaballer/ And you may follow my personal Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/themartinacuna/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E5 · Sat, March 14, 2020
Tenemos a nuestro primer invitado! Es un amigo querido, Jeremiah Mitchell. En este episodio hablamos de la experiencia de ser un estudiante de pregrado en Teatro, de su experiencia como ejecutante en varios musicales y finalmente sus musicales favoritos (top 5). Disfruté muchísimo hablar con él y espero que ustedes disfruten de la traducción! Pueden seguir a Jay en su Instagram: @j.mitchie (https://bit.ly/33bGpmF) Y pueden seguirnos a nosotros: @BackstageTalkPod (https://bit.ly/2TW8sm4) O mi Instagram personal: @themartinacuna (https://bit.ly/3aOH1kR) La recomendación de la película es esta: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8851764/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E3 · Thu, March 12, 2020
We have our very first guest on the show! It is a dear friend of mine, Jeremiah Mitchell. In this episode, we go through his experience as a Theatre major student, as a performer in several musicals and finally we talk a bit about his top 5 favorite shows. I enjoyed our chat and hope you do too!! You can follow Jay on his Instagram: @j.mitchie (https://bit.ly/33bGpmF) And you can follow us on our Instagram: @BackstageTalkPod (https://bit.ly/2TW8sm4) Or on my personal Instagram: @themartinacuna (https://bit.ly/3aOH1kR) Jay's movie recommendation that will be premiered in May 2020 is: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8851764/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E2 · Thu, March 05, 2020
Este episodio está dedicado a hacer una reseña de la película Un Buen Día en el Vecindario. Transitando por el elenco y los temas que trata la película, obtendrás un acercamiento íntimo con la película. El Podcast que recomiendo esta semana es: Dr. Rocks (@derechorocks en IG) Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PNR01U Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2TGHzCa También, dejo mis redes sociales por si quieren contactarme por ahí: Instagram: https://bit.ly/37F1zuf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E2 · Thu, February 27, 2020
This episode is totally dedicated to a review about the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Going mainly through the cast and what the movie is about, you'll get an intimate perspective of this film. The Podcasts I did a shoutout to are: @PageToStagePodcast (Instagram) @MusicalManPod (Twitter) @OriginalBabyPod (Twitter & Instagram) @JimAndTomic (Twitter and Instagram) @OriginalCastPod (Twitter) @WhatTheMusical I'll also leave my social media accounts: Instagram: https://bit.ly/37F1zuf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E1 · Thu, February 20, 2020
En este episodio hago una reseña de la adaptación de Moulin Rouge del cine a la escena. Hablando del elenco, la coreografía, la dirección y finalmente la música, obtendrás una perspectiva completa del éxito de esta obra. El musical tiene una grabación de estudio entonces dejaré los links abajo. Recuerda calificar y comentar acerca del podcast! Gracias de antemano! Apple Music: https://apple.co/2vOeDQp Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P26LSg Google Play: https://bit.ly/38IsUwW Dejaré también mi Instagram por si quieren escribirme: Instagram: https://bit.ly/37F1zuf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 E1 · Thu, February 20, 2020
In this episode I review the adaptation of Moulin Rouge from the film version to the stage version. Going through the cast, the choreography, the direction and finally the music, you'll get an overall perspective of this show's success. This musical has a cast recording so I'll leave the links to it below. Remember to rate and comment this podcast!! I'll appreciate it tons! Apple Music: https://apple.co/2vOeDQp Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P26LSg Google Play: https://bit.ly/38IsUwW I'll also leave my social media accounts: Instagram: https://bit.ly/37F1zuf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer · Fri, February 14, 2020
Este es un episodio introductorio para que conozcan a su anfitrión. Hablo también de mis 5 musicals favoritos, con unas historias entrelazadas entre ellos, la razón por la cual empecé este podcast y unas recomendaciones antes de despedirme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer · Mon, February 10, 2020
This is an introduction episode so you get to know your host a little bit better. I talk about my top 5 favorite Musical Theatre plays, with some little stories in between, the reason I started this podcast, and a musical recommendation before saying goodbye. Also, big thanks to www.purple-planet.com for "Dreamcatcher", the song used all over the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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