Backstage Talk

Backstage Talk

By Martín AcuñaArtsPerforming Arts
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Backstage Talk episodes

  • Episode #11: Trent Soyster

    Trent Soyster is one of the most amazing young artists I've got the chance to interview. He is such a wonderful guy and walked us through his experience performing, creating choreography, directing and more!

    After transferring programs at Pace, Trent got a spot in the Escape to Margaritaville National Broadway Tour and right now is waiting to graduate from college. We also discussed how he created his online Musical Theatre Dance master class and his approach to theatre and performance.

    He is also giving online classes! Check him out on his instagram here or his website here.

    Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it!

    Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music!

    47 min
  • Episode #10: Jessy & Steve Tomsko - Creators of 'Boleyn, The Musical'

    I sat down with Jessy & Steve Tomsko, father and daughter, creators of Boleyn, The Musical. Both of them talked me through their experience creating this musical based on Anne Boleyn's life, how it came to be and the challenges they've faced during this crazy year. We also discussed the production of the show, songs that are being recorded and released and future plans they both have. 


    Want to know more about Boleyn the Musical? Follow them on social media here: 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bUSupHPzu0&feature=youtu.be

    Instagram: @boleynmusical

    Facebook: @boleynmusical

    And Jessy's website: jessytomskomusic.com

    Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it!

    Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music!

    41 min
  • Episode #9: Alexandria Bellivan

    This week’s episode is truly a special one. My dear friend Alexandria joined us to chat about the advantages of being an artist on LinkedIn and why the Entertainment Industry should be part of this platform.

    Alexandria has worked as a Career Development Expert and Counselor and she walked us through her perspective of the Arts on a so-called corporate networking platform. Remember to follow #TheCreativeLife if you’re on this platform!

    Want to know more about Alex and her work? Click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriabellivan

    Leave a comment and a rate in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it!

    Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music!

    47 min
  • Episode #8: Sam Leicht (English)

    In this week's episode I had the honor to interview one of my most recent idols, Broadway performer and personal trainer Sam Leicht. 

    It was so fun knowing Sam's journey since he chose to be an actor, starting to work on Broadway to developing Leichtning Health, a whole sustainable fitness program. We also went through body image stereotypes in the Entertainment Industry and how we can change that for good and finally we discussed his position towards movement, exercise and fitness. 

    You can find Sam on his social media platforms here: 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leichtning/

    Beacons: https://beacons.ai/leichtning

    Leichtning Health: https://leichtninghealth.com/

    Remember to leave a comment and a rating in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it!

    Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music!

    42 min
  • Episode #7: Anna Robb (English)

    We sat down with producer and stage manager Anna Robb, co-founder and managing director of TheatreArtLife!

    She talked to us about how she started the website that now has contributors all over the world, including this Podcast’s Host, Martín Acuña. Her experience since she graduated college with a Design for Theatre Degree in Australia and how she started in the arts from there.

    Traveling the whole world producing shows, Anna shares her tips and advice for aspiring stage managers and producers. Finally, she talked to us about future projects she has cooking up!

    Know more about TheatreArtLife here: https://www.theatreartlife.com/

    About Anna here: https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/anna-robb/

    Remember to leave a comment and a rating in Apple Podcasts! I’ll appreciate it!

    Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music!

    51 min
  • Episode #6: Dylan Kaplan (English)

    Dylan Kaplan is our latest guest! He's currently studying Performing Arts Administration at NYU and he shared with us his work at the Broadway on Demand, a new online streaming platform for performing arts shows. He also walked us through his thoughts on pro-shots, streaming platforms, and current interests during the pandemic. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

    Follow Dylan's latest work on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-kaplan-9ab520b0/

    Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music! 

    Remember to leave us comments and reviews, we appreciate them! 


    38 min
  • Episode #5: Jane Bruce (English)

    I got the chance to interview the amazing Jane Bruce. She talked us through her journey in the arts, mental health, how she started doing theatre and how she finally got to Broadway's Jagged Little Pill. Jane is one of the most incredible performers I've ever met and she shows us in this episode why with a sneak peek of one of her upcoming EP's songs. 

    Give her a follow on her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/janeybrucey/ 

    And you may follow my personal Instagram too: https://www.instagram.com/themartinacuna/

    I want to give a special shoutout to the amazing composer Juan Alejandro Hernandez and sound engineer Andrea Martínez for the intro and outro of this episode. They're close friends of mine and they just opened their business! Check them out here: https://www.instagram.com/juanyandrea_/

    54 min
  • Episodio #4: Conversando con Juan Caballer (Español)

    Nos sentamos con el actor español Juan Caballer para conversar acerca de su experiencia como un ejecutante inmigrante en los Estados Unidos. Nos contó cómo es el proceso de la Visa de Artista y los tipos de contratos que uno puede obtener con la Unión de Actores (Actors Equity). Esta conversación es muy importante para cualquier artista que quiera mudarse a los Estados Unidos y empezar a trabajar como actor.

    Pueden seguir a Juan en su instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juancaballer/

    Y pueden seguirme en mi perfil personal también: https://www.instagram.com/themartinacuna/

    40 min

About Backstage Talk

From the publisher's feed

Backstage Talk has two purposes. First, to bridge the gap between the Colombian Musical Theatre Industry and the American Musical Theatre Industry, mostly Broadway; and secondly, to shed light on the work of people that are usually backstage away from the spotlight. From ensemble and company performers to producers, teachers, composers, stage managers, and much more, are featured on the podcast.