Ask and you shall receive! This episode is all about going to college for theater. 

Kaitlin Hopkins created the BFA Musical Theatre program at Texas State University, ranked in the top 10 musical theatre programs in the nation. She also starred as my mom in Bat Boy - “Shelly nooooo!” (Insider joke). Kaitlin shares great insight and information on the college admissions process and tells you everything you can get from a theater education.    

As always, you can follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler1. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at www.kerrybutlercoach.com or email me at [email protected].

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Turn those no’s into yes’s and make your own work.  Scott Coulter tells us how he started his own company spot-on entertainment, and now produces concerts around the country. He explains how you can use your voice and passion for performing in other ways outside of broadway. Learn how to take control of your career the way Scott did.  

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Recorded LIVE at BroadwayCon 2020

Find singing jobs while you wait for your broadway break; or create your own door to broadway through cabaret and concert work.  Sierra is such a positive force in this world! The topic is concert work, but we really discuss finding your purpose, and living the life you were meant to live. She speaks my language, I loved having her as a guest!  

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This is the episode I have been waiting for. If the doors to Broadway aren’t opening for you, find a window! YouTube sensation Todrick Hall is so inspiring. He talks about how he created his own opportunities using social media. Learn how to make social media open your window to Broadway!!  

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How do you get in on the ground level of a new Broadway Show?  Readings and workshops for no money of course!   Think of it as an investment.  We have Joey Mazzarino and Aron Arcurso on talking about the process of creating their new show Seeing Red, and how people can get cast in readings and workshops.   Joey is an award winning writer, director and puppeteer.  Worked on Sesame Street for twenty five years, and is currently writing on Kidding starring Jim Carrey. Spoiler alert- he is my husband and wrote this show for me.  Aron is also an award winning writer snd composer.  He has been the musical director, arranger, and conductor for many broadway shows- currently working on Aladdin. 

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Liz Caplan is one of the most sought after vocal teachers in New York. She is even hired by broadway shows to help the company. We discuss how to do 8 shows a week healthily and even give you all the tricks on how to sing over a cold, or tears or even scream on stage. Ever wonder how Ben Platt sang that song at the end of Dear Evan Hansen while sobbing? Tune in to this episode!

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Award winning director Alex Timbers whose work is currently represented in three broadway shows- Beetlejuice, Moulin Rouge and American Utopia gives audition advice, and tells what he looks for in actors.

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What is the best song to sing for your audition? Seth Rudetsky helps to find the right song and 16 bar cut. He also gives great advice on performing the song, and his audition pet peeves.  

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Barrett Weed gives insight into how to deal with anxiety and the nerves that go along with auditioning and performing. Connect with Barrett via Instagram: @barrettweed

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Actress & coach Annie Meisels gives advice on how to get voice work: voice overs, cartoons, audiobooks, and video games to help pay the bills while you wait for your big break on Broadway.

• Connect with Annie on IG: @AnnieMeisels or via email: Annie [at] apowerfulvoice.net.

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