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Season 1: Ep. 5- Award Winning Actress and Producer On Her New Book That Will INSPIRE MILLIONS

On this episode of "Live with Rye!" I welcome back Ashley Kate Adams to talk about the upcoming release of her new book #BYOP, how the book will inspire creatives, what she has learned, and so much more!

ABOUT ASHLEY KATE ADAMS: Ashley Kate Adams is an award-winning Actress & Producer who made her Broadway Debut at the age of 23 in Tony Award Winning Revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. She has appeared on television in UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT (NETFLIX), ROYAL PAINS (USA), RULES OF COOL (FULLSCREEN), can be heard in TRUE DETECTIVE (HBO), THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES (HBO) in LOGAN LUCKY, GEMINI MAN, HILLBILLY ELEGY & seen in films PITCHING TENTS (Hulu), 1 Message & LOVE (Best Actress 2018 NYTF) Her Production Company AKA Studio Productions work, created in 2011, has been seen in 150+ film festivals. TV/FILM: MULLIGAN (2018 LA Film Festival, 1st Place Flickers RIIFF) , RULES OF COOL (FULLSCREEN), CAPITAL ADVICE (ITV Fest) & ACE (Toronto Inside Out Fest), photo op (Winner SENE Film), BLINDSIGHT (LA Shorts) & ABSENT MIND (Toronto International Shorts) & BEAUTY MARK (LA FILM FEST) distributed by the Orchard. She is a proud teacher and #BYOP creative consultant to hundreds across the US including Billboard Top 10 album FRANKIE! THE MUSICAL. Co-Founder of No Reverse Records, LLC. Up Next: BOY HERO! Client of A3 Artists Agency @ashleykateadams @byop_nyc www.ashleykateadams.com

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Tonight's guests are Richard Allen and Taran Gray, writers and composers of their new musical FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical. I talk with Taran and Richard about creating this powerful new musical. the release of the cast recording, the next steps, how it's changing minds, and more!

ABOUT RICHARD ALLEN: Richard Allen is a Writer/Director and Producer based in beautiful Burbank, California. Richard's credits include two feature films The Musician and Suite that he wrote and directed. He is an award winning writer of seven musicals that have played around the country including Off-Broadway. Richard sold and directed two pilots with The Walt Disney Company/ABC. He has also worked with Universal Studios, Warner Bros, and Sony. Richard is currently producing and directing Frederick, a romantic biopic centered on Frederick Douglass’ life before his escape from slavery. Richard’s newest short, The Last is an official selection at the Montreal International Film Festival.

ABOUT TARAN GRAY: Taran Gray grew up in the theatre community of San Diego sitting on the lap of his father, Nathan Peirson, a career theater professional. His love for theater and storytelling led him to songwriting and music production; including working for Rick Knowels (credits: Anita Baker, Lana Del Rey, Adele) and producing for independent LA artists. Taran found his way back into theatre in 2015 with the creation of FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical. He now focuses on arranging/composing for musicals and has worked with theatres such as La Jolla Playhouse and Lambs Players Theater. As a music artist, his songs implement his theatrical DNA which are blended with his deep experience of pop/rock. His latest single, “Become My Wife” was created to propose to his now fiance, Jo De La Rosa.

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Season 1: Ep. 3- Viral YouTube Singing Sensation Loren Smith on Creating His Path To Success, Singing with Legends, His Christmas EP and MORE! 

ABOUT LOREN SMITH: 

Bay area native Smith is a proud member of a huge musically gifted family that created and nurtured his love of music. Loren sang his first solo at the age of 3 and never stopped. Smith’s latest single “Can’t Wait”, produced by Colin Boyd (IDK, Mac Miller and Frank Ocean) boasts over 750,000 Youtube views, and his first single, the summer smash “Break Free” was featured on NBC’s Today Show. Smith’s solo vocals have been featured in the motion pictures “GET OUT”, “Lincoln”, the CW’s “All American” and the viral smash ‘Back to the 90s’ to name a few.

His original compositions have been on TV’s “Jane the Virgin”, “Lucifer” and ‘The Today Show”. He’s lent his voice to the recording projects of BTS, the Disney Channel, Nick Carter, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, was a soloist for the Special Olympic Opening Summer Games from 2004-2010, and shared the stage as a supporting vocalist for Arcade Fire, Deborah Cox, Tchami, Erich Bergen, Heather Headley, and Andy Grammer and is currently a featured vocalist in the “Silver Lining Singers” on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE and tenor and vocal captain of Michael Buble’s Background Vocalists. Smith has also performed hundreds of concerts throughout United States, Canada, and overseas, bringing his music to countless people worldwide. Smith never fails to leave an audience breathless, making him one of the most sought-after vocalists in the country. "My goal is to always perform with Integrity, Excellence, Passion, and Skill, and to teach everyone, as I’m learning, to love themselves and each other better."low Sound Label. He resides in the Hudson River Valley with his cat, Emerson. 

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WELCOME to Live with Rye! - The Podcast. I am thrilled you are listening and that I have finally launched a podcast! 

Season 1: Ep. 2- Emmy Award Winning Emmy-winning media brand advisor, personal brand strategist, content coach, and my friend Vinnie Potestivo!!

Vinnie talks about launching his podcast I Have A Podcast, his days at MTV (Hello TRL Fans!!), casting our favorite reality shows, and the importance of growing your brand, identity, and message in the creative world. I guarantee you will take quite a few things away from what Vinnie says! 

*Unless otherwise noted, these interviews are throwbacks with some of the best and brightest in the Broadway & Entertainment industry who I chatted with virtually on my virtual talk show series "Live with Rye!". You can watch this and all the other episodes on YouTube by clicking here! 

ABOUT VINNIE POTESTIVO:

Vinnie Potestivo is an industry-leading media and talent innovator widely known for his inclusive and impactful approach to brand building and personal brand development. 

With over 25 years of experience, he and his teams have become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch, distribute, and amplify some of the most talked-about original series & talent brands in modern pop culture.

Personal brands Vinnie has helped elevate through the use of original content include Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Tyrese Gibson, Lauren Conrad, Diane von Furstenberg, Rob Lowe, Danielle Fishel, Peter Thomas Roth, Kelly Osbourne, Kristin Cavallari, Nasir "Nas" Jones, Molly Sims, Vanessa Lachey, Susie Castillo, Damien Fahey, Quddus, Suchin Pak, Gideon Yago, Will.i.am, Ebro, DJ Clue, LaLa Anthony, Hilary Duff,  and Leah McSweeney among others.

Corporate brands VPE: Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment, Inc. (vpetalent.com) has worked closely with include Macy's, Samsung, Nikon, MLB, Peter Thomas Roth, June Jacobs Spa, Naturally Serious Skin, Kiehl's, Hope Fragrances, Ciroc, Dow, Lady Foot Locker, AARP, Prudential & Allstate.

I Have A Podcast with Vinnie Potestivo, a collection of conversations with celebrities and creatives who aim to inspire us in our everyday lives, can be found on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you listen to yours. IHAP's companion video series I Have A Podcast on Television can be seen Thursdays on DirectTV, Distro TV, and Channel 285 on STIRR via bspoketv. For more information on viewing times, current episodes, and guest recommendations please visit ihaveapodcast.com.

Vinnie can be seen on linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo where he shares business and brand strategies for people looking to inspire and impact with media. You can also find him at instagram.com/vinniepotestivo where he over-shares photos of his two mini-schnauzers @BeauWellington and @DudleyGreenfield.

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Season 1: Ep. 1- Broadway Triple Threat Charlie Williams on Opening TWO Productions of Frozen the Musical in TWO different Countries During The Broadway Shutdown.  

WELCOME to the  FIRST Episode of Live with Rye! - The Podcast.  I am thrilled you are listening and that I have finally launched a podcast! 

*Unless otherwise noted, these interviews are throwbacks with some of the best and brightest in the Broadway & Entertainment industry who I chatted with virtually on my virtual talk show series "Live with Rye!".  You can watch this episode and all the other episodes on YouTube by clicking here! 

ABOUT CHARLIE WILLIAMS:

Charlie Williams- As a performer, Charlie has appeared in the original Broadway casts of MEMPHIS, How to Succeed in Business…, Miss Saigon, The Cher Show, and most recently Frozen. He has also danced in the feature films of Ted2, A Million Ways to Die In The West, And Dance Flick. On Television, Charlie has appeared multiple times on The Academy Awards, The Tony Awards, The Emmy Awards, The Kennedy Center Honors, NBC’s Peter Pan Live, and The Sound of Music Live. Charlie worked as the Resident Movement Associate on Broadway’s Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Neil Patrick Harris and is currently setting international companies of Frozen as he continues his role as Associate Choreographer of the original Broadway show. https://www.iamcharliewilliams.com 

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