What It Takes to Be a Successful Broadway Sub

A special episode of the Broadway Drumming 101 podcast is coming soon. It will feature Andrés Forero and a talented group of subs currently performing in Hamilton.I had the chance to sit down with Andrés, Alex Giosa, Juan Felipe Mayorga, Dena Tauriello, and Ryan McCausland to talk about the unique challenges and behind-the-scenes experiences of subbing for one of Broadway’s most demanding shows.In this video, Dena Tauriello, drummer for Little Shop of Horrors and a sub for Hamilton and other Broadway shows, talks about the hard work that goes into subbing. Dena explains how every gig, whether it’s playing your own shows or opening for huge acts like The Rolling Stones, taught her something she could use in a Broadway pit. She also spent countless hours learning every note and fill for Hamilton, respecting the original drummer’s work and making sure she played it exactly as written. It's all about being prepared and not trying to change things up—everyone is relying on you to get it right!Thanks for reading Broadway Drumming 101! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you found this helpful, don’t forget to subscribe and share this post with everyone you know who might benefit from it!Clayton Craddock founded Broadway Drumming 101, a comprehensive online platform that provides specialized mentorship and a meticulously curated collection of resources.Clayton’s Broadway and Off-Broadway credits include tick, tick...BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill, and Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical. He has subbed for shows like Motown, Evita, Cats, Avenue Q, The Color Purple, Rent, Spongebob Squarepants - The Musical, Hadestown (tour), and many more. Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the TONY Awards and performed with legends like The Stylistics, The Delfonics, Mario Cantone, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Kerry Butler, Christian Boyle, Norm Lewis, Denise Williams, Chuck Berry, and Ben E. King.Clayton is a proud endorser of Ahead Drum Cases, Paiste Cymbals, Innovative Percussion drumsticks, and Empire Ears.For more about Clayton Craddock, click here: www.claytoncraddock.comCONNECT WITH ME ON MEETHOOK Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe