In Episode 111, Brennan is joined by LA-based actor/writer/comedian Jess McKenna, as they chat about unnecessary schisms between theatre departments and student theatre groups, how the dream changes as the industry around us changes, and the evolution of musical improv! Jess is one who wears many hats in the arts, and she sure is a pro in all of them!

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the Broadway musical "Promises Promises". With a pretty bizarre plot dealing with some dilemmas faced by those in corporate America, it's sure to leave you going "Huh!...", but you will be entertained!

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In Episode 110, Brennan is joined by Broadway’s Will Branner, as they chat about fighting the game of comparison, keeping theatre alive in the modern day, and finding ways to make Broadway accessible to folks both in and out of NYC! There are so many tools readily available that could be utilized by Broadway and the industry as a whole to actually fix many of the issues we’re currently facing!

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Music: Dylan Kaufman
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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the Broadway musical: Dreamgirls! This hit show known widely for its very successful movie adaption is an absolute powerhouse of a show with an absolute powerhouse of a cast! With one of the most iconic Tony performances ever, this show was a huge success and launched many careers! Fingers crossed we finally get that new revival in the fall!

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Music: Dylan Kaufman
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In Episode 109, Brennan is joined by NYC-based actor, Miracle Myles, as they chat about the ever-changing landscape of the industry, enduring burnout, and honing in on individuality in artistic expression. Life is too short to be worrying about what you “should” do, and not taking time for the things that bring you joy!

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the heartwarming Broadway musical, Come From Away. This Celtic/ Canadian folk-rock musical is both entertaining and educational, and sheds a little a little sliver of light among one of the darkest moments in American history.

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Music: Dylan Kaufman
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In Episode 108, Brennan is once again joined by newly NYC-based actor, Zak Reynolds, as they talk about the transition back to NYC theatre, what it means to establish a practice, and the importance of remembering it's not about you! Worried about people's perceptions of you? Well they probably aren't even thinking about you at all! So stop wasting your energy and brain space, and focus on yourself and the ways you can actually thrive!

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Music: Dylan Kaufman
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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on the 1984 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, La Cage aux Folles! This  Broadway musical created in the 80's by 3 openly gay men is a love letter to the queer community and is continuing to live on in the current City Center Encore's performance! It serves as a reminder to always be loud and proud!

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Music: Dylan Kaufman
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In this week's mini-sode, we welcome you to the renaissance as we shine the spotlight on the Broadway musical "Something Rotten"! This musical comedy has a big cast of characters, some good rep material, and is chock-full of fun references to all your favorite musicals! It is truly an ode to Broadway!

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Music: Dylan Kaufman
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In Episode 107, Brennan is joined by San Francisco-based writer/ director/ standup comedian/ etc., Nova Bradford, as they discuss the Bay Area art scene, fringe theatre, and the creation of "Luigi: The Musical"! Taking risks is the name of the game in this business, but it's also the best way to create some real, gritty, meaningful art that can actually make a difference in the world!

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Host/ Production/ Editing: Brennan Stefanik
Music: Dylan Kaufman
Graphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi
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