Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams

Reylene Rose Hilaga is an actor, improvisor and playwright. Listen in as we chat about her early years growing up in the Philippines, her experience moving to New Zealand, and blossoming career as an actor and improvisor.

••Reylene is currently performing as the titular Wolf in ‘Wolf Play’ at The Court Theatre: https://courttheatre.org.nz/home/wolf-play/

Reylene also performs monthly in Dungeons and Comedians at Little Andromeda: https://littleandromeda.co.nz/show/dungeons-and-comedians/••

• Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams is hosted, edited and produced by James Shera
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Kathleen Burns is a Actor, Improvisor and Director. Her most recent ‘big thing she’s done’ is direct Fun Home at The Court Theatre. Listen in to hear about Kathleen’s beginnings in comedy doing theatre sports in high school. Learn how the best improv show in the country, Perfuct Storm, got started. And get a glimpse into the glamorous life of a Court Jester of 21 years.

•• Check out Perfuct Storm on Instagram: @perfuctshow ••

Eli Matthewson is a Comedian, Improvisor and TV personality. He has loved performing since his day in the high school theatre sports team, which eventually led him to audition and perform for The Court Jesters. His comedy has taken him all around the country and various parts of the world! He is regularly seen on TV in shows like Celebrity Treasure Island, Dancing with the Starts and Guy Mont’s Spelling Bee. Join us as we chat through Eli’s performing career and the goofs and gags that have happened along the way!

•• You can find Eli on Instagram: @elimatthewson ••

• Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams is hosted, edited and produced by James Shera
• Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/kiwidreamspodcast
• Website: kiwidreamspodcast.com
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• Music: Oh My by Las Lunas and Frigga - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wYOpCrP3nf
• Podcast Art: [“Light Bulb” Font: Chris Spooner - https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/ ; Brick Wall Background: freepik.com - https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/background">Background photo created by kjpargeter - www.freepik.com]

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Tusk Puppets are a theatre company that specialises in creating puppets and theatre work for puppeteers. Listen in to hear Rebekah Head and Edwin Beats chat about the origin of the company and the psychology behind puppetry as an art form. Check out The Lost Sock at The Court Theatre until the 27th of April.

•• You can find Tusk Puppets on social media: @tuskpuppets ••

• Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams is hosted, edited and produced by James Shera in association with That's Not Canon Productions.
• Check out That's Not Canon here: thatsnotcanon.com
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• Music: Oh My by Las Lunas and Frigga - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wYOpCrP3nf
• Podcast Art: [“Light Bulb” Font: Chris Spooner - https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/ ; Brick Wall Background: freepik.com - https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/background">Background photo created by kjpargeter - www.freepik.com]

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In today’s episode I am joined by Mr James Kupa. James is an actor, improviser and audio describer. Listen in as we chat about James’ life through acting and improvising from his young years in Hawke’s Bay to his foray into screen acting in Auckland and finally his theatre life in Christchurch. This is a brilliant conversation and is also my first in person interview at the beautiful recording studio in Tūranga Library. Two James’ in one podcast episode! Will the world explode? You’ll just have to listen to find out. Welcome to Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams.

• See James in Murder on the Orient Express until April 12th 2024. Tickets here: https://my.courttheatre.org.nz/overview/7024
• Also come and see me in Kinky Boots between April 19th and May 4th 2024! Tickets here: https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=KINKYB24
• Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams is hosted, edited and produced by James Shera
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• Music: Oh My by Las Lunas and Frigga - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wYOpCrP3nf
• Podcast Art: [“Light Bulb” Font: Chris Spooner - https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/ ; Brick Wall Background: freepik.com - https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/background">Background photo created by kjpargeter - www.freepik.com]

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Liv Parker is a Performer, Actor and Comedian. She has performed on stage, TV and film and is only just getting started. In this episode we talk about Liv finding her voice in a family of extroverts. We journey through her varied career in theatre, TV and film. And of course, we dive into Liv deep and profound love for Twilight and Harry Styles.

•• You can find Liv on Instagram: @livsparker ••

• Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams is hosted, edited and produced by James Shera
• Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/kiwidreamspodcast
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• Music: Oh My by Las Lunas and Frigga - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wYOpCrP3nf
• Podcast Art: [“Light Bulb” Font: Chris Spooner - https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/ ; Brick Wall Background: freepik.com - https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/background">Background photo created by kjpargeter - www.freepik.com]

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Richard Marrett is a Music Director, Pianist and Arranger and has been at the top of the game in Christchurch and around New Zealand for a long time.

Listen in to hear about Richard’s early days in Levin performing as a baritone in the school choir. We have a great chat about conductors nowadays being part of the band rather than the more traditional way of conducting. And we get some insight into how Richard feels about his legacy, and all the careers he’s played a part in building.

So wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, enjoy a conversation with Richard Marrett on Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams.

•• You can find Richard on Facebook: @RichardMarrettMD ••

• Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams is hosted, edited and produced by James Shera
• Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/kiwidreamspodcast
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• Music: Oh My by Las Lunas and Frigga - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wYOpCrP3nf
• Podcast Art: [“Light Bulb” Font: Chris Spooner - https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/ ; Brick Wall Background: freepik.com - https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/background">Background photo created by kjpargeter - www.freepik.com]

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Rutene Spooner is a Pūkōrero - Storyteller, Theatre Maker and Producer.

Rutene's performing journey began in Gisborne, participating in Kapa Haka. From there he has pursued a succesful career in musical theatre, and recently has started bringing those two worlds together to carve his own path in the New Zealand theatre scene.

Listen in to hear how one goes from small town Kapa Haka on the east coast of the north island to one of the most prominent performing arts schools in the country. We learn about some on set antics of the New Zealand hit movie "Whale Rider". And of course, we hear Rutene's experience of raising a child as a performer in the middle of the pandemic.

NOTE: This episode was recorded over a year ago so some parts are outdated but most of the conversation is timeless.

•• You can find Rutene on Facebook: @rspoonernz ••

• Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams is hosted, edited and produced by James Shera
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• Music: Oh My by Las Lunas and Frigga - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wYOpCrP3nf
• Podcast Art: [“Light Bulb” Font: Chris Spooner - https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/ ; Brick Wall Background: freepik.com - https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/background">Background photo created by kjpargeter - www.freepik.com]

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Akina Edmonds is a singer, actress and currently Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton Sydney. Akina's career was kickstarted when she was cast in the Australian production of Buddy Holly in her final year at NASDA. She then continued her Australian performing journey for 10 years before Covid brought her home to NZ. Listen in the hear how Akina felt being one of the few performers on stage during a pandemic. We discuss the joys of landing a big gig straight out of drama school. And of course, we learn about the phone call from Akina's agent saying she will be playing Angelica Schuyler. So wherever you are, whatever you're doing, enjoy a conversation with Akina on Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams.

•• You can find Akina on Instagram: @akina.maria ••

• Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams is hosted, edited and produced by James Shera in association with That's Not Canon Productions.
• Check out That's Not Canon here: thatsnotcanon.com
• Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/kiwidreamspodcast
• Website: kiwidreamspodcast.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/kiwidreamspod
• Instagram: instagram.com/kiwidreamspod
• Twitter: twitter.com/kiwidreamspod
• Music: Oh My by Las Lunas and Frigga - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wYOpCrP3nf
• Podcast Art: [“Light Bulb” Font: Chris Spooner - https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/ ; Brick Wall Background: freepik.com - https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/background">Background photo created by kjpargeter - www.freepik.com]

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Kristian Lavercombe is an actor, singer and photographer. He is probably most well known for holding the world record for most performances in the Rocky Horror Show at around 1800 performances and counting. Listen in to hear how an introvert can become one of the biggest characters in theatre history. We get a glimpse into what it's like to play a freak of nature in Frankie Valli. And of course, Kristian recounts his experiences touring with Rocky creator himself, Richard o'Brien.

•• You can find Kristian on Instagram: @kristianlavercombe ••

• Broadway and Other Kiwi Dreams is hosted, edited and produced by James Shera in association with That's Not Canon Productions.
• Check out That's Not Canon here: thatsnotcanon.com
• Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/kiwidreamspodcast
• Website: kiwidreamspodcast.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/kiwidreamspod
• Instagram: instagram.com/kiwidreamspod
• Twitter: twitter.com/kiwidreamspod
• Music: Oh My by Las Lunas and Frigga - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/wYOpCrP3nf
• Podcast Art: [“Light Bulb” Font: Chris Spooner - https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/ ; Brick Wall Background: freepik.com - https://www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/background">Background photo created by kjpargeter - www.freepik.com]

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