129 Behind the Mask: Josh Piterman’s Masterclass in Musical Theatre & High Performance

What insights can the world of musical theatre offer us about overcoming challenges and unlocking our true potential? This week on the Performance Intelligence Podcast, join Josh Piterman as he reveals his thoughts on mastering vulnerability, honing your craft, and the transformative journey of self-discovery—lessons designed to inspire you to reach new heights in your own pursuits.Josh is a celebrated Australian musical theatre performer and classical crossover artist, renowned for his powerful voice and captivating stage presence. With over 15 years of experience, he has dazzled audiences on both Australian and international stages, earning acclaim for his roles in iconic productions such as Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera.In this episode Andrew and Josh discuss:4:00 Josh’s early life loving sport and not thinking about performing arts, having a natural knack for show ponying with friends and being discovered by the school drama teacher by accident.7:15 Anyone can sing, it’s one of the most vulnerable acts you can do, trying karaoke to get out of your comfort zone and how Josh warms up for performances.14:30 Start singing at a base level then learn to distort it, Josh’s pre performance rituals and how he keeps performances fresh after hundreds of shows.19:30 Using a mantra before going on stage to take the onus off himself, figuring out who the nobody in you is and supressing your own spiritual ego.27:00 Josh’s biggest spiritual influences, becoming able to take his own mask off and the constant desire to improve and overcome imposter syndrome.35:45 Learning to look in the mirror after going through a divorce, the lotus flower is born from the mud and the shit and having discipline as a form of self love.43:00 Andrew and Josh’s definition of love, teaching discipline through delayed gratification and how Josh has such a good memory.50:10 Josh’s coaching client that needed play to excel at her presentations, Josh’s focus now on helping others achieve their goals and play creating sustained happiness.1:01:00 How Josh learned to deal with his imposter syndrome, how Josh crumbled on stage at the 33rd birthday of Phantom Of The Opera and how that helped him grow.1:09:50 Josh’s definition of purpose, using SQ or Spiritual quotient to tune out the noise of the world and Josh’s own path on the heroes journey.1:17:20 Diversity is an old old wooden ship, how Andrew cultivates his SQ and how Josh reflects on his own podcastsListen to Josh's podcast here:https://shows.acast.com/behind-the-maskYou can find Josh at his website:https://www.joshpiterman.com.au/Or at his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joshpiterman/?hl=en