Built For The Stage Podcast

In this holiday episode, Coach sits behind the mic and shares some of his tips for how to crush 2020 on the stage, in the audition room, in the gym, and life in general! www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Bogen/ @benmbogen chats with us about helpful audition experiences, his love for teaching, and making his Broadway debut. FROZEN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ixchel Cuellar / @itsixchel was most recently seen on Broadway in MEAN GIRLS. She can now be seen touring the country in the show. She shares about the unique experience of transitioning out of the Broadway show to mount a new touring production that carries on the spirit of the show but, displays it in a whole new light.  FINDING NEVERLAND  MEAN GIRLS www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Gutierrez / @jacobgutierrez shares with us about his Broadway debut in ALADDIN. Jacob is a part of the ensemble and goes on from time to time as Aladdin, while serving as one of the understudies. We also have some laughs together as he does a few impersonations for us. ALADDIN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harris Milgrim / @harrismilgrim chats with us about his time in TOOTSIE, as well as some great audition tips for actors. TOOTSIE CATS www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothy Hughes / @timothyrhughes chats about embracing your type, filming THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, the social media viral video showing Tim snatching a Re-Elect Trump 2020 flag off a spectator in the midst of a FROZEN curtain call, as well as his current experiences in the Tony winning best musical, HADESTOWN! CHAPLIN FROZEN HADESTOWN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nina Lafarga / @ninalafarga shares with us her experience as a Broadway veteran! We chat a bit about IN THE HEIGHTS because who doesn't want to? AIDA SWEET CHARITY IN THE HEIGHTS WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN ON YOUR FEET FROZEN www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Haren / @jacobdharen can be seen 8 times a week in Broadway's BOOK OF MORMON. Jacob is a seasoned vet in the show and can share some insight on how he continues to make performances fun and fresh. He also happens to be a Disney junkie and shares with us some of the top secret mysteries about Mickey and the gang. We also talk about self-worth as a performer and how important it is to love yourself in and out of a gig. BROADWAY: BOOK OF MORMON www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elyse Niederee / @elyseniederee recently made her Broadway debut in KING KONG. We chat about that exciting experience and the unique way she was brought into the show. She also just happened to make her debut during the recent NYC blackout. Elyse is a certified yoga instructor and talks about her practice and how it can help performers on and off of the stage. We also cover her love for hiking, misinterpreted obsession for free samples, and some other chuckle-worthy topics. BROADWAY: KING KONG www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Bradley Gibson / @bradgibson13 is currently playing Simba in THE LION KING on Broadway. Brad shares his experiences playing the iconic Disney role, some new original music he's been working on, and more!   BROADWAY: THE LION KING A BRONX TALE ROCKY www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giuseppe Bausilio / @giuseppebausilio is currently playing Charles Lee in HAMILTON on Broadway. Giuseppe shares how growing up with ballet dancers for parents, he danced for six to seven hours a day as a child. All that training paid off when he was discovered at a dance competition in NYC. That discovery would eventually lead him to the start of his Broadway career, playing the title role in BILLY ELLIOT. BROADWAY: HAMILTON HELLO DOLLY CATS ALADDIN NEWSIES BILLY ELLIOT www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystina Alabado / @krystinaalabado is currently playing as Gretchen Wieners in MEAN GIRLS on Broadway. Krystina chats about her time with the plastics, tips on making self-tapes, as well as her approach on mentally focusing/centering herself before an audition or show. BROADWAY: MEAN GIRLS AMERICAN PSYCHO AMERICAN IDIOT www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Built For The Stage Fam, Gideon Glick / @gidglick is currently playing as Dill Harris in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on Broadway. Gideon was nominated for a Tony for his performance as Dill. Listen in to hear how Gideon went from playing his dream role, Todo, in THE WIZARD OF OZ to now being a part of his fourth Broadway show. BROADWAY: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD SIGNIFICANT OTHER SPIDERMAN TURN OFF THE DARK SPRING AWAKENING www.builtforthestage.com www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of Season 1, I break down the highlights from our first season! Listen in and also hear about exciting news with our partnership with the Broadway Podcast Network. Go to broadwaypodcastnetwork.com for more info!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 29 is a special one. I chatted with my college professor, best friend, and best man from my wedding. We chat about performing, auditioning, running a marathon while drinking beer, and stories from his past that influenced the creation of his music albums. David Bankston’s musical career began in the early 1970s when his folk-rock band, “Manchild,” was signed to Capitol Records. The group toured the United States performing in famous folk clubs of the era, universities, and concert venues on the same bills with Jimmy Buffett, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Steve Martin, The Drifters, ZZ Top, Edgar Winter and White Trash, Steve Goodman, and many others. He later transitioned into theatrical and operatic singing, performing roles with Houston Grand Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Washington Opera, San Francisco Opera, Casa Mañana, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City. His notable roles include Siegfried in Wagner’s Siegfried, Riccardo in Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera, Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca, and Gaylord

BFTS Fam, @aaronreads chats with us about making his Broadway Debut in MEAN GIRLS. He goes on a 10 year journey from a children's theatre production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL as Basketball Player #4 to a Swing in a Broadway production! Listen in and be inspired as we listen to Aaron Alcaraz's journey.  BROADWAY: MEAN GIRLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@fodg started out dancing in Vegas for Celine Dion, Cher, and other hit artists. He then ventured into the world of musical theatre and has had quite the career so far. Tune in with @builtforthestage fam, Fredric Odgaard, as we drive around Times Square NYC and eventually end up parking in front of his current Broadway show, MOULIN ROUGE.  BROADWAY: FINDING NEVERLAND KINKY BOOTS MOULIN ROUGE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BFTS Fam, @caseygarvin joins me on BFTS Podcast. Casey is currently in the cast of King Kong on Brodway. This year was a big one for Casey. Casey an his cast mates were awarded Best Ensemble at the Chita Rivera Awards. He was named one of five performers in The Ensemble List's Stand Out Featured Ensemble Members in a Broadway Show. He was named one of Time Out Magazine's Sexiest Chorus Boys in a Broadway Show. And, he was also featured in Broadway Bare's official photo shoot to promote the event. Enjoy this episode with Casey Garvin.  BROADWAY: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY DISASTER THE MUSICAL MISS SAIGON KING KONG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheldon Henry / @d_only_don chats with me at Herald Square. He shares about being on The Late Night Show and his pursuit to get sponsored by Bass Pro Shop.  BROADWAY: THE PROM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I got to walk in a circle in Columbus Circle, NYC with Jessica Ernest / @maritimegirl01 who is currently in the cast of CHICAGO on Broadway. You can catch up with Jessica on her website, www.jessicaernest.com  BROADWAY: CHICAGO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices