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Dressing Room Talk
by Puddle Drop Media
Ready to break through the fourth wall into the world of theatre? Michaela and Grace, ‘18 and ‘19 theatre graduates talk all about their experiences as an actor and costume designer. Join us for Act 1, Scene 1 of our careers. We’ll share community insight on the industry, book recs, funny stories, and interviews with well known and acknowledged professionals in the community.
Episodes
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Episode 9: Evangeline's Utopia
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Episode 8: Henry, WWII, Guitar
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Episode 7: Rick, NYC, Contest
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Episode 6: Crete, Alien
“An alien and we’re in Crete…?!
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Episode 5: Baby Marianela
Can love and crime raise a baby? Find out this week on Dressing Room Talk!
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Episode 4: Treasure Cliff
This week on DRT, follow three friends while more than one mystery is solved...
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Episode 3: Tina Cat
M a g i c meets prophecy this week on Dressing Room Talk.
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Episode 2: Red Heel Ship
This week on DRT we embark on a mystery on the high seas during the spooky season.
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Episode 1: Earl's Dragon
Join Grace and Michaela this week for a period epic drama!
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Season 3 Teaser
We're back. Join us in this new season as we explore our creative minds with a new story improv exercise each week. Come along for the ride!
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Exploring Sound with Matthew Tibbs and Alex Brock
Matthew Tibbs and Alex Brock discuss their journeys in theatre, sound design and their ongoing professor/student alliance. matthewtibbs.com [email protected] alexbrocksound.com [email protected]
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The Communication Hub with Lizz Bender
What is a stage manager anyway? This week's guest helps define that very question in her roles in and out of the theater. Lizz talks about seeing the big picture and maintaining that vision by being the communication hub. IG: @lixxy_bend
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Follow the Things That Excite You with Lexie and Jesse Sharp
Meet Jesse and Lexie - actors, teachers, mentors and husband and wife. They are known for sharing their talent and experience in private voice and actor coaching sessions with their students at Sharp Studios. This power couple talks all about their journeys into their amazing careers and how...
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Gods Laugh in the Face of Plans with Violet Smith
In a dark theatre, there's not much of a show without light. In comes lighting designer Violet Smith to paint the stage with light and breath life into sets, costumes and actors. Hear her journey from school to work and back for more school to purposefully gain more skills and enhance her…
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Backstage Guru with Justin Petito
Justin Petito knows electric. He's taken his skills on tour with classics like Beauty and the Beast, Once and Phantom of the Opera. Like so many of our guests, he makes working with good people a high priority and makes sure he's the type others want to work with. Instagram: @justinmpetito…
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It's About You, Not the Talent with Jackie Blasting
NYC based actor and fitness guru Jackie Blasting reminds us that our best asset in the audition room is our authentic self and we will eventually land a project that is a perfect fit. Follow Jackie on Instagram @jackieblasting Check out her website: https://jackieblasting.com
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Make Your Soul Sing with Mary Ragus
Originating the role of Audience Engagement Specialist, meet Mary Ragus. Mary shares her journey from college to theater, charting a path that teaches her self-awareness and ways to ensure her career makes her soul sing.
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Into The Woods: A Movie Review
Join us as we discuss the star-studded musical movie Into The Woods with Greg Barnard, our favorite Broadway megafan and repository of all things Broadway, and how it differs from the stage productions.
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Let Me Ramble with Matt Densky
This week it's Matt Densky, most notably from the National Tour of Wicked, whose best advice is not to do a one man show the week of your wedding. Check him out @mattydoesntinsta and his website Matt's Material Makeovers.
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#bookedandblessed With Ryan Howell
With his specialty and set design, people have seen this week’s guest’s work not only in traditional theatre but in TV and opera as well. www.ryanmhowell.com IG: @ryanmhowell
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Filling The Well With Tom Vendafreddo
Music Director Tom Vendafreddo shares his story from educator to music director and actor, but did he really leave education behind? The value of always being nice is his main advice to anyone looking for success in theater and life, and hopes that the time off during the pandemic returns us with…
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Wigging With Queen Cassie Williams
Wigs aren't the only thing up Cassie Williams' sleeves. This hair, makeup and costume designer has a love for nails too, but specializes in keeping us laughing on this episode. Visit Cassie's website Cassiejwilliams.com and her Instagrams @cassiejanaywigs @claws.by.cassie
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Work...Life..."Waitress" With Bailey McCall
Being an actor doesn't have to mean being a waitress according to this week's guest, Bailey McCall. We talk all things work-life balance with Jenna from the recent North American tour of Waitress and learn what she does to maintain herself during and between bookings. Follow Bailey on Instagram...
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Presenting Eurydice With Bailey Bass
Director Bailey Bass joins us for the next step in our journey of developing character work and costume designs for a fictional staging of Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice. Peek behind the curtain of how directors realize their vision by communicating with their people in a kind and direct way to bring out...
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The Prom: A Movie Review With Connor MacDowell and Dylan MacDowell
They're back and we couldn't be happier. It's another quadruple podcast host event and this time we're reviewing the recent movie version of the musical, The Prom. Check out Connor and Dylan on their podcast Drama With Connor MacDowell and Dylan MacDowell wherever you listen to podcasts, visit...
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Dancing to Her Own Beat With Lindsey Hanson
Performer, choreographer and teacher Lindsey Hanson shares stories of her life and career, and shows us all the value of being resilient. Her Instagram @lindseyhansoncollective
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Timeless Broadway With Greg Barnard
Who do Hugh Jackman, Chita Rivera and Sutton Foster have in common? Well it's our guest this week, Greg Barnard. A man of a million stories, Broadway lover and Michaela's Uncle Greg has an ultimate love for musical theater, but finds it most enjoyable to share it with others. He finds himself in...
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Eurydice Work With Director Bailey Bass
This episode is part 2 of a 3 part series which began with last season's Act 1, Scene 6 - "The Work Behind Our Art" where we analyzed the play "Eurydice" by Sara Ruhl. To prepare for this episode we asked Director Bailey Bass to work with us on a fictional staging of this play to exercise our...
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Enjoying the Process With Tyler McKenzie
We’ve been spoiled already this season with guest Tyler McKenzie! (Mamma Mia king and Hamilton star.) Listen to his wisdom about the process of being an artist and how it’s all about the journey. Learn more about Tyler at his website and follow him on Instagram @tylrmckenzie
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Dressing Room DRAMA with Connor MacDowell and Dylan MacDowell
What's better than two theatre people each on their own podcast? Four theatre people on this one! Listen in to our talk with Connor and Dylan MacDowell from the Drama! podcast as we explore their start in the industry. Learn more about Connor, Dylan and their podcast at their website. Check them...
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Roadmap... Crushed it.
Following up on the Roadmap! episode--a project that we started at the end of season 1-- this episode follows the journey of putting our thoughts and ideas into physical form. If you haven't listened to that episode, you may find listening to that gives the backdrop to what we discuss here. Find...
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Coming Soon: Season 2
Dressing Room Talk is back with a season full of guests across the industry! Come along for the journey-there’s plenty of room and we have so much to share with you.
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Act 1, Scene 10 - Roadmap! Project
Michaela and Grace finish up Season 1 - Act 1 with a project titled Roadmap! Join them as they lay out the entire process of creating a map of your life. They know this project seems super intimidating, but it is so useful to write out and visualize all of things you want in your life! What is...
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Act 1, Scene 9 - Spiritual, Mental and Emotional Health with Colleen Vanderzyden
"Be your most authentic self." Something we all need to embrace and Colleen Vanderzyden, registered medium and life coach puts it beautifully in this episode. Grace and Michaela chat with her about her origin story, her new book coming out this year, "Courageously You", and how to move forward in...
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Act 1, Scene 8 - Practicing Yoga in the New Year with Corinne Tramuta
As part of our mini-series on health, Corinne Tramuta joins us to talk about the physical and mental benefits of a yoga practice in our lives. Find Corinne and other inspiring teachers at Beacon Hill Yoga to join a class. Corinne has shared this chill playlist with us and recommends these books:...
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Act 1, Scene 7 - FOOD for Thought with Sara Bond
This week, Michaela and Grace talk to Certified Holistic Nutritionist Sara Bond about what it really means to have balanced nutrition whether you're in theater or not, and how to steer clear of diet culture. Don't miss this! Books mentioned: The F*ck It Diet by Caroline Donner, Intuitive Eating…
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Intermission - Christmas Movie Review: How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Chosen by our listeners, we watched Jim Carrey's 2000 hit, How The Grinch Stole Christmas. We offer our review of the movie, share some behind the scenes facts and talk about our favorite scenes and characters.
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Act 1, Scene 6 - "The Work Behind Our Art"
Hey, we're going back to the theatre today! Join us today as we guide you through our process and what works for us when working on a show. View our character/costume work we prepared for this reading of Eurydice by Sara Ruhl here on our website. (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying...
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Act 1, Scene 5c - Relationships Mini Series, Romantic Relationships
Our guests this week are Eli and Tyler who give insight into what has made their romantic relationship so strong these past five years as they prepare for their wedding and the rest of their lives together. Book mentioned: The Science of Happily Ever After, Ty Toshiro (As an Amazon Associate we...
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Act 1, Bonus Episode - Q&A with Dressing Room Talk Creators
In this episode, Grace and Michaela answer some questions about theater and their lives. Give us feedback and we will collect your questions for a future episode.
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Intermission - Halloween Movie Review: "Hocus Pocus"
It's Halloween y'all! Join us as we give a review and some juicy details on one of our favorite Halloween movies, Hocus Pocus! (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.)
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Act 1, Scene 5b - Relationships Mini Series, Professional Relationships with Lindsay Schmeling
This week we're joined by Lindsay Schmeling, Resident Costume Designer at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, TN to discuss how to navigate professional relationships as a mentor, colleague, boss, teacher and friend.
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Act 1, Scene 5a - Relationships Mini Series, Friendships
Jill Kowalski, a childhood friend of Michaela's, comes on to chat about the history of their friendship! Both ladies and Grace speak to the importance of who's in your circle while you journey through not only your career, but also life.
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Act 1, Scene 4 - Constructive not Destructive
Have a listen to Michaela, Grace and their first ever guest Erin as they discuss the negative stereotypes surrounding artists and how to prevail through the criticism.
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Intermission - Movie Review: Pride and Prejudice
This week the ladies review Pride and Prejudice, but which version? The majority vote of listeners determined the choice. Listen in to find out! (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.)
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Act 1, Scene 3 - Hustlin’, Get Prepared!
Join Michaela and Grace as they discuss the opportunities and strategies pertaining to life after theater school.
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Act 1, Scene 2 - EDUCATED!
In this episode, Michaela and Grace take you through their college program decision process and give advice/ provide research for finding the right theatre program for you.
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Act 1, Scene 1 - "Let's Get Creative!"
Michaela and Grace discuss their journey and exploration of life and creativity inside and outside of the theatre industry. This episode introduces the winding path that took them to where they are today. Books mentioned: The F*ck It Diet - Caroline Dooner, Steal Like an Artist - Austin Kleon and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ready to break through the fourth wall into the world of theatre? Michaela and Grace, ‘18 and ‘19 theatre graduates talk all about their experiences as an actor and costume designer. Join us for Act 1, Scene 1 of our careers. We’ll share community insight on the industry, book recs, funny stories, and interviews with well known and acknowledged professionals in the community.
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Ready to break through the fourth wall into the world of theatre? Michaela and Grace, ‘18 and ‘19 theatre graduates talk all about their experiences as an actor and costume designer. Join us for Act 1, Scene 1 of our careers. We’ll share community insight on the industry, book recs, funny stories,...
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