Goodversations Theatre Podcast

Join me and today’s guest Ioanna Kimbook as we talk all about Bitter Wheat which is considered to be one of this year’s most divisive new plays on the West End, her once-in-a-lifetime audition experience for this project and making her West End debut straight out of acting school.

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Connect with Ioanna on Instagram: @Ioanna_Kimbook

Follow Goodversations on Instagram: @goodversations

Join me and today’s guest Alex Given as we talk all about The Book of Mormon, how taking a leap of faith lead him to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the key differences between performing in Australia and on the West End.

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Connect with Alex on Instagram and Twitter: @alexgiven & @alexgiven23

Follow Goodversations on Instagram: @goodversations

Join me and today’s guest Dino Fetscher as we talk all about Torch Song and the importance of bringing more LGBTQ focused theatre shows to modern audiences. Plus, listen to Dino talk about his own experiences being an openly gay actor, doing the things that scare him and the best advice he has ever received.

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Connect with Dino on Instagram and Twitter: @dinofetcher

Follow Goodversations on Instagram: @goodversations

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Join me and today’s guest Jane Jourdan (founder and CEO, Fit for Broadway®) as we talk all about merging her passion for fitness and the arts into a global brand, finding her unique purpose and the innovative ways in which Jane is bridging the gap between theatre industry professionals and students.

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Connect with Jane on Instagram: @janejourdan

Check out Fit for Broadway: @fitforbroadway & www.fitforbroadway.com

Follow Goodversations on Instagram: @goodversations

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About Jane Jourdan:

Jane is the Founder of Fit for Broadway®, a community-powered wellness philosophy highlighting the health and lifestyle practices of Broadway performers. Fit for Broadway has expanded from online content to events & workshops, non-profit and educational partnerships, products to elevate positive messaging, and a growing popular community online and in New York City. Jane loves being a catalyst for health initiatives as well as bridging the gap between industry professionals and students. Advocating for wellness curriculum in the education system is Jane’s greatest mission through Fit for Broadway.

BONUS EPISODE ALERT!

Join me and today’s guest Max Vernon (book, music and lyrics - The View Upstairs) as we talk all about bringing his off-Broadway musical to London, being a queer creative in the theatre industry and the unique challenges when writing a show based on a forgotten piece of LGBTQ history.

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Connect with Max on Twitter: @MaxVernon

Instagram: @frauleinsallybowels

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Book tickets to see The View Upstairs, currently playing at the Soho Theatre until August 24th 2019: http://theviewupstairs.co.uk/

Check out the original cast recording, now available to download and stream on iTunes & Spotify!

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About the show:

Millennial fashion designer Wes has just purchased an abandoned building, but little does he know that this forgotten gem was the UpStairs Lounge, a vibrant ‘70s gay bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans, starting an exhilarating journey of seduction and self-exploration in the summertime heat with the rush of lust, sex and incense mixed in the air.

A provocative new musical, The View UpStairs is inspired by the true story of the 1973 arson attack that was the largest single attack against the LGBTQ+ community until the Pulse Nightclub shootings in Florida in 2016. Filled with a collection of beautiful love songs and power rock ballads, this is a musical about friendship, community, how far we’ve come and how far we still have yet to go. It is a story of hope; and it’s a rainbow rollercoaster you do not want to miss.

About Max Vernon:

Max is a 3 time Drama Desk nominee, Out100 Honoree, and recipient of the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, Richard Rodgers Award, Jonathan Larson Grant, New York Stage and Film's Founders Award, New York Foundation of the Arts Fellowship, and the JFund Award from the Jerome Foundation.

His musical, The View UpStairs, ran 105 performances Off-Broadway; original cast recording is available on Broadway Records. His other musical, KPOP, enjoyed a sold-out, extended run at Ars Nova and was the most nominated Off-Broadway show of the 2017-2018 season. Notable concert performances include the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Joe's Pub, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Background music:

The delightful Sharon Rose (Motown, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical) is our guest this week! 🎙✨

 Listen to us chat about cultural influences, being an introvert in a traditionally extroverted industry and how unlocking your authentic self can lead to incredible opportunities both on stage and in life.

The incomparable Eleanor Shaw (The Great Gatsby) is our guest this week! 🎙✨

Listen to us chat about the unique challenges that acting in an immersive production entails, transforming self-doubt into fearlessness, and why putting audiences at the heart of the story is the future of live theatre.

The brilliant Eddie Grey (The Book of Mormon AU & US Tour, Wicked) is our guest this week! 🎙✨

Click play and listen to us chat about the difference between performing in the US versus in Australia, finding courage to create your own opportunities, the ways in which directing has influenced his perception of acting, and so much more! 🎧

Hi guys and thank you all so much for tuning in!

I thought to do things a little bit differently this week and to record a solo episode just to check in with you all and to reflect on the biggest learnings and wow moments from the last couple of months of working on Goodversations. I am SO GRATEFUL for all your amazing support in making this podcast happen, so thank you again so much for clicking play - it really does mean a lot to me!

The superbly talented Henry Gottfried is our guest this week!

Listen to us chat about his passion for directing, the joys and difficulties of living on a Broadway schedule and traveling 35 countries with one of the world's best known collegiate a cappella groups.