Drew Gasparini is an award-winning  musical theatre composer/lyricist, a singer/songwriter, and a teacher. He is  equally committed to forging a new sound in the intersection between theatre and pop, to nurturing the next generation of artists, and to throwing one hell of a party.

Drew is currently developing a number of new stage musicals including the Broadway-bound musical adaptation of The Karate Kid for Gorgeous Entertainment (book by screenwriter Robert Mark Kamen), It’s Kind of a Funny Story for Universal Theatrical Group (book by Alex Brightman); Night Shift for Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures (book by screenwriters Babaloo Mandel & Lowell Ganz); and The Whipping Boy (book and co-lyrics by Brightman).  Other writing projects include the infamous, award-winning Super Bowl publicity stunt, Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, starring Michael C. Hall (book by Will Eno, lyrics with Nathaniel Lawler, directed by Sarah Benson); We Aren’t Kids Anymore  (a song cycle); Everything in its Place: The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, a one-man-show starring Marc Summers, and Make Me Bad (both with  scripts by Alex Brightman); Crazy, Just Like Me (2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival “Best of Fest”); Turn of the Screw and #UntitledPopMusical (both with Michael Kimmel); and songs for Hit List on the NBC television series SMASH, the children’s cooking program “Monica’s Mixing Bowl”, and Hot Mess in Manhattan (“The Text Message Song”).

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Janine DiVita is a Broadway and screen actress and singer, concert artist, advocate, entrepreneur, producer, director, teacher, and writer who finds inspiration in storytelling, creativity, ambition, and fun. She is equally versed in comedy and drama and with a range that covers Lady Gaga to Mozart, many have called her a vocal chameleon.  Beyond her talents as a performer, Janine produces and creates successful projects with heart, determination, and strategy.

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Caitlin founded Multify in 2019 after helping dozens of artists translate their creative skills to financially stable employment. Multify has since expanded its offerings to include custom 1:1 career coaching packages, a la carte professional services, group classes and workshops, and a growing online community. Join the awesomely creative and supportive Multify Movement today!

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Angela DiMarco was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She was cast in her first feature film, Waiting for the Light (starring Shirley MacLaine and Teri Garr) when she was 10 years old. She attended Summit K-12 School of the Arts and then studied in Otterbein College’s BFA program. She then moved to Los Angeles, where she became a full time working and teaching artist. Since returning to the NW, she launched Mighty Tripod Productions and Mighty Tripod Acting Studio with her husband, David S. Hogan. They produce original work, teach classes, coach actors and have created an artistic platform in the NW. Angela continues to perform both on stage and screen.

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In this episode, I interviewed Gabriella Marzetta. You may know Gabriella from her role as Dawn in the Waitress 2nd National Tour. Gabriella is a versatile actor/singer/dancer with a wellspring of depth, a lighthearted quirk with quick comedic timing and an earthy, animated youthful spirit. A lover of collaborative and intimate environments, Gabriella has great talent in building strong ensembles and creating work that is honest, vulnerable, and thought provoking. Since graduating, she has been constantly working on Off-Broadway shows and tours. Listen to hear her tour stories and important actor tips!

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Julie Ann Earls is an Irish-Filipino-American actress. She originated the role of Megan on Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic. I had so much fun talking to her for this episode! 

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Today I talked with Lauren Patten. She is an American actress and singer best known for originating the role of Jo in the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill, as well as playing the role of Medium Alison in the Broadway production of Fun Home. It was so much fun and I hope you enjoy it!

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Today I talked with Ben Fankhauser! You may know him from the hit Broadway musical Newsies. Listen to hear all about his advice to performers, his journey with Newsies, and more! xx

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Today about one year later, I welcomed back my first real interview. Krystina Alabado!! A Phoenix native, Krystina has been performing since a very young age. At 18, she left home to travel the country with the 1st National Tour of 8 times Tony Award-Winning musical, "Spring Awakening". After 2 years on the road, she moved to NYC and now calls it home. Krystina made her Broadway debut in 2011 in the Green Day musical, "American Idiot" and has since been seen in the Original Broadway Cast of American Psycho, toured as the Mistress In Evita, starred in numerous Off-Broadway musicals including David Bowie's final work, "Lazarus", and is currently starring as Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls on Broadway!

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In this penultimate reunion episode, I welcomed back Desi Oakley! Desi Oakley (born June 12, 1989) is an American singer and actress, known for her work in musical theatre. She has performed in shows such as Waitress, Chicago, and Wicked. She is also an amazing singer/songwriter and working on her next release currently! Thanks for listening :)

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