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Into The Industry
by Darion Matthews & Alana Knobel
Hosted by Darion Matthews & Alana Knobel Step backstage with Broadway makeup designer Darion Matthews and theater producer/manager Alana Knobel—two longtime friends and full-time theater nerds—as they peel back the curtain on life in the performing arts. From backstage beauty secrets to contract chaos, career highs to hustle culture, Into the Industry is your all-access pass to the real stories behind the spotlight. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dreaming of your name in lights, we’re here to help you make sense of this wild, wonderful world we call "the industry." 👠 Glitter. 🎭 Grit. 💼 Real talk. Welcome to the theater—like you’ve never heard it before.
Episodes
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Behind The Wig Line With Niko Granados
In this episode of "Into the Industry," hosts Darion Matthews and Alana Noble welcome the talented Niko Granados, a Broadway and Off-Broadway hair and wig stylist. Niko shares his journey from self-taught enthusiast to professional stylist, offering insights into the world of theater hair and...
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Networking: Working That Room Honey!
In this episode, Darion and Alana dive into the art of networking — from awkward first introductions to the meaningful connections that shaped their theater careers. They share real stories about meeting mentors, collaborating with friends who became colleagues, and learning how to build…
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"The Director’s Chair" With Eugenio Contenti
In this engaging conversation, we reunite with our former teacher and director, Gene, to discuss their experiences in the theater industry. They reflect on their time at AMDA, share insights on directing, and explore the current state of the theater industry, including the challenges of equity…
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Play Practice: Dealing With Family When You’re in The Arts
In this episode, Darion and Alana get personal about what it means to be the only one in your family pursuing a career in theater. From parents’ first reactions to the reality of navigating family gatherings where theater isn’t always understood, they share honest stories about support…
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Confessions From a Midwest Drama Queen
In this episode, Darion and Alana take it all the way back to their high school theater days—where the love of the stage (and plenty of backstage drama) first began. Darion shares how coming from the world of choir opened the door to discovering musical theater, while Alana reflects on always...
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"Oh, Broadway!" With Hannah Solow, Tony Macht, And Julian Manjerico
This week on Into the Industry, hosts Darion Matthews and Alana Knobel welcome Broadway actors Hannah Solow, Julian Manjerico, and Tony Macht. The conversation explores their work in the acclaimed production Oh, Mary!, as well as the personal and professional journeys that brought them to the...
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"Life is a Cabaret" With Darion Matthews and Alana Knobel
this week’s episode dives into the glittering (and sometimes gritty) world of cabaret in NYC! Darion and Alana share their experiences performing in, producing, and surviving the wild ride of putting on a show in the city’s most iconic and underground cabaret spaces. What works, what flops, and...
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Making Broadway Happen (with Andrew McLaughlin)
In this episode of Into the Industry, Alana and Darion chat with Broadway company manager Andrew McLaughlin, who pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to keep a Broadway show running. From his surprising past as a professional magician to breaking down ticket prices, union contracts, and...
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Survive to Thrive: The Jobs in Between The Dream
In this episode, Darion and Alana sit down for a no-holds-barred conversation about the not-so-glamorous side of living the artist life in NYC: survival jobs. Whether it was working in food service, folding clothes in retail, or juggling three side gigs just to make rent, they've been there. They...
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SCAMDA, Was Musical Theater School Worth It? With Kai Marayag
🎭 EPISODE 1: SCAMDA, Was Musical Theater School Worth It? Darion & Alana reunite with a college classmate to spill the tea on theater school! 🎓 What worked, what didn’t, and how it really shaped their careers in the biz. ✨ Drama, laughs, and some real talk about the price of a BFA....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by Darion Matthews & Alana Knobel
Step backstage with Broadway makeup designer Darion Matthews and theater producer/manager Alana Knobel—two longtime friends and full-time theater nerds—as they peel back the curtain on life in the performing arts.
From backstage beauty secrets to contract chaos, career highs to hustle culture, Into the Industry is your all-access pass to the real stories behind the spotlight. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dreaming of your name in lights, we’re here to help you make sense of this wild, wonderful world we call "the industry."
👠 Glitter. 🎭 Grit. 💼 Real talk. Welcome to the theater—like you’ve never heard it before.
HOSTED BY
Darion Matthews & Alana Knobel
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Hosted by Darion Matthews & Alana Knobel Step backstage with Broadway makeup designer Darion Matthews and theater producer/manager Alana Knobel—two longtime friends and full-time theater nerds—as they peel back the curtain on life in the performing arts. From backstage beauty secrets to contract...
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