call and response podcast

We chat with Bronx Tale alum Gilbert L. Bailey II about learning from Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s Holy Trinity, writing multidimensional black characters, and “doing you to the fullest.”

We chat with comedian, actor, and writer Dewayne Perkins about finding his way to comedy, building jokes, and writing for The Break with Michelle Wolf.

We chat with Kinky Boots’ Kevin Smith Kirkwood about the universal messages of the Tony-winning musical, what it was like playing Huck Finn in Big River, and how (and why) he keeps the spirit of Whitney Houston alive.

We experience some serious #BlackGirlMagic as we chat with Amélie’s and BOLD’s Destinee Rea about her advice for someone’s first year in New York City, how to embrace they valleys and peaks of life, and what it’s like walking into an audition as the only black woman.

We talk with Scottsboro Boys’ Clinton Roane about creative teams who create safe rehearsal spaces, the differences between Broadway and London audiences, and self-care practices to stay connected with fellow company members.

We chat with Kinky Boots and Something Rotten! alum Nick Rashad Burroughs about falling into theatre, coming out, and getting Baptized by Broadway (and James Brown).

No his first name ain’t baby, it’s Kenney, Mr. Green if ya nasty! We chat with Kenney M. Green about working at the popular Marie’s Crisis, breaking down “types,” and music's role in shining a light on injustice.

We talk with Grammy winner and Lortel and Drama League nominee Nathan Lee Graham about finding the universal impact in specific stories, fighting for better written roles, and becoming the truest version of yourself as soon as you can, (plus some Sweet Home Alabama memories, just for 7th grade Felicia.)

We talk with Taylor N. Daniels about telling stories through dance, navigating national tours and non-equity life, and his approach to his artistry that’ll have you asking “who’s that guy?”

We head to Webster Avenue for the fourth time to chat with A Bronx Tale’s company manager, Kim Shaw! We chat about representation on the administrative side of the arts, the differences between working at a theme park and Broadway, and what it takes to be a company manager.