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This week we are thrilled to welcome a triple (quadruple?) threat, actor/singer/dancer/writer Tom Frueh.  Tom has been a Musical Theatre performer for 30+ years, has written numerous plays and two one-man musicals, and embodies an inspirational spirit, discipline, and dedication to the craft.  We talk to him about learning how to sing and dance, the evolution of musical theatre, creating your own work, and doing what you love, for life.

Tom is constantly training, and shared some of his favorite classes and teachers with hurryupandwait.  The following dance teachers come at his recommendation:

Jim Cooney- Musical Theatre Dance:

http://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/faculty/bios/cooney_jim.shtml 

Matt Powell- Musical Theatre Ballet:

https://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/faculty/bios/powell_matthew.shtml

Ray Hesselink- Tap:

http://www.rayhesselink.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=4&Itemid=5

Lainie Munro- Musical Theatre Dance/ Tap:

http://lainiemunro.com/LainieMunro/teaching.htm

Johan Renvall- Ballet, Private Coaching (Beginner- Advanced):

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/johan-renvall/76/543/713

For more information on Ruth Draper, visit www.drapermonologues.com.  

It’s the final week of this month’s “Monologue Challenge!”  What monologue type is missing from your repertoire? Are you disappointed in Ethan?  Let us know at [email protected], on facebook at facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, or on twitter @huawpodcast.  You can also contact Tom Frueh at [email protected].

This week on hurryupandwait, KC and Ethan are joined by award-winning voiceover and audio narration actor Johnny Heller!  In addition to voicing over 500 audio books and countless commercials, Johnny is a coach, teacher, and professional speaker.  He talks about getting his start as an actor in Chicago, the evolution of his audiobook and voiceover careers, and some important first steps for those hoping to break into this illusive and lucrative side of the business.  For more information on Johnny, check out his website www.johnnyheller.com, or go to www.abbreviatedaudio.com for “Musings, Amusings, and Audio Bites” about the voiceover industry. 

And don’t forget about “Monologue Challenge” week 3! What monologue type is missing from your repertoire? Let us know at [email protected], on facebook at facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, or on twitter @huawpodcast.

Senior Showcase is an important right of passage for acting students around the country, and one of the biggest perks of attending a highly rated conservatory.  The debutante ball of BFA and MFA programs, the showcase is one of the best ways for young actors to get their feet in the door with agents and casting directors on both coasts.  This week on hurryupandwait, Ethan and KC attend two different showcases and talk with students afterwards, hear from numerous alums of four different programs, and catch up with their former Professor (and showcase director) Ingrid Sonnichsen.  It’s a fascinating look at all that goes into making a showcase- and the real world that arrives once it’s over.

Special Thanks: Grayson DeJesus, Chris Douglass, Jarid Faubel, Sonja Field, Lara Hillier, Helen Kim, Antonio Marziale, Joe Mendick, Jeffrey Omura, Jordan Phillips, Topher Alan Payne, Tess Primack, Grace Rao, Anthony Scamihorn, Dru Smith, Ingrid Sonnichsen

Contact us at [email protected], on facebook at facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, or on twitter @huawpodcast.

This week on hurryupandwait, Ethan and KC are talking Shakespeare with director Joe Discher!  Joe is best known for his 23-year career with The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, where he has worked as an actor, director, casting director, musician, and Associate Artistic Director.  He is also a freelance director and actor in NYC, and an audition and monologue coach.  Joe shares some amazing wisdom from his years on both sides of the table, addressing both “the business” and the craft of acting.

For more information on Joe (and to contact him for coaching) please visit his website, www.joedischer.com.

And don’t forget about this month’s “Monologue Challenge!”  What monologue type is missing from your repertoire? Let us know at [email protected], on facebook atfacebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, or on twitter @huawpodcast.

This week on hurryupandwait, Ethan and KC are thrilled to chat with the amazing Thea Brooks. Thea is a quadruple threat actress/musician/writer/dancer, and just released her first album, Numb.  She has worked in just about every facet of the industry in New York and LA, and opens up about self-discovery, embracing mistakes, and being your authentic self. 

Find out more about Thea at www.theabrooks.com, “like” her at facebook.com/theabrooksmusic, and be sure to check out “Numb” on itunes!

And don’t forget about this month’s “Monologue Challenge.”  What monologue type is missing from your repertoire? Let us know at [email protected], on facebook at facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, or on twitter @huawpodcast.

It’s Pilot Season! This week hurryupandwait is thrilled to have special guest Jennifer Sclar in studio talking all things pilots.  Jennifer is a Manager at Station 3 Entertainment, a bicoastal company representing series regulars on Grey’s Anatomy, Royal Pains, The Newsroom, and more, in addition to many clients performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in major Regional theatres.  She talks with Ethan and KC about the ins and outs of Pilot Season: how it works, how to prepare, and how to communicate with representation and casting during this busy time of the year.  Whether you are currently auditioning for film and TV, or just learning to navigate that part of the biz, Jennifer’s thoughts from her side of the desk are absolutely invaluable. 

This week also marks the beginning of a new segment: The Monologue Challenge!  Ethan and KC will be learning one new monologue per week for the whole month of March, and invite all listeners to join in.  This week they outline their monologue goals.  What monologue type is missing from your repertoire? Let us know at [email protected], on facebook at facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, or on twitter @huawpodcast.

This week on hurryupandwait, Ethan and KC are thrilled to welcome the wonderful Michael Cassara, CSA of Michael Cassara Casting! From his website, “Michael is a Casting Director, Educator and Producer based in New York City and dedicated to developing and fostering the growth of new musicals, plays, and film projects.” A pillar of the New York theatre community and great friend to actors young and old, Michael is the resident casting director of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT,) leading the charge in New Musical development in New York; his company also works with many top regional and off-Broadway theatres, as well as National Tours and film projects.  In this interview, Michael opens up about the role of a casting director and his own journey in the industry, and shares some amazing advice for the “long-haul” actor. 

Michael Cassara Casting can be found on facebook at facebook.com/MichaelCassaraCasting, and twitter @michaelcassara.  Ethan and KC can be reached at [email protected], on facebook at facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on twitter @huawpodcast.

This week on hurryupandwait, KC and Ethan catch up on a month of auditions, classes, and travel, and dive into an open discussion of actor unions AEA and SAG-AFTRA.  They share their personal experiences with both unions, and talk about the basic facts, perks of membership, and how (and when!) to join.

Ethan and KC can be reached at [email protected], on facebook at facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on twitter @huawpodcast.

This week on hurryupandwait, KC and Ethan are joined by Chicago playwright Wren Graves. Wren's first play, "Children in Winter" was workshopped at the Ojai Playwrights Conference in 2010 and his short play, "Mysteries," is currently being performed as part of the 25th anniversary of Rhinofest in Chicago. In 2011, he self-produced his second play, "LOW, which is our main topic for today. We talk about production calendars, budgets, fundraising, casting, and more in this informative episode on how to create a fully realized production.

Ethan and KC can be reached at [email protected], on facebook at facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on twitter @huawpodcast.

This week on hurryupandwait, Ethan and KC are thrilled to welcome actor Grant Fletcher Prewitt.  Grant is currently touring the country as Rosencrantz in The Acting Company’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” and “Hamlet.”  A recent graduate of UMKC’s MFA Acting Program, Grant opens up about existential comedy, working with The Acting Company, and applying Grad training to the professional world.   

For more information on The Acting Company, visit theactingcompany.org. 

Ethan and KC can be reached at [email protected], on facebook at facebook.com/hurryupandwaitpodcast, and on twitter @huawpodcast.