Built For The Stage Podcast

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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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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! 

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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 Ravenal in Showboat with Van Johnson and as James in Shennandoah with Howard Keel. He now records and performs concerts of his original compositions in the genres of Americana, contemporary folk music and jazz. His recordings feature some of the greatest players in popular music: Sonny Landreth, Sam Broussard, Steve Bailey, saxophonist, Stephen Riley, Byron House, Jeff Taylor and Jelly Roll Johnson. His albums Galvez Town and Jazz Blues Gospel Shoes can be streamed on Spotify and YouTube. He was educated in San Francisco Opera’s Merola Program and the Houston Grand Opera Studio. Dr. Bankston holds a DMA in Vocal Performance from the University of South Carolina. He recently retired as Professor Emeritus of Music at Coastal Carolina University. David's students have performed on Broadway, national tours, international and regional opera.

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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

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@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

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