PARDO'S TURN

In this episode, I chat with my friend Kate Sloat, a NYC-based harpist, about THE FANTASTICKS and the role of the harp within musical theatre orchestrations. We play through the Overture and one of El Gallo's underscored monologues.

Super fun extended episode of Pardo's Turn this week: Chrissy and I talk GREASE! We argue about the themes, discuss the various versions, and sing a couple tunes from the movie musical, too. Don't miss it!

On today's episode of Pardo's Turn, I scored a funny one: Broadway's Kirsten Wyatt, singing "Adelaide's Lament" from GUYS AND DOLLS. This certified star discusses her approach to comedy and character roles, in addition to talking about her web series Broadway Nosh, and an exciting upcoming project, Born For This. Enjoy!

A couple days late, but so happy to drop this episode of Pardo's Turn with the fabulous Zuri Washington. We talk about her involvement with Actors' Equity Association, diversity in casting, and perform "Colored Woman" from Memphis the Musical

In this special episode of Pardo's Turn, I sit down with the legendary Judy Blazer (The Fantasticks, Me and My Girl, Titanic, LoveMusik, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Encores! City Center, NYC Opera, countless Off-Broadway/regional credits) to talk about her teaching, her eclectic background, and the messy world of musical theatre. 

In this episode of Pardo's Turn, I chat with Devin Ilaw about Filipinos, Food, and Frank Wildhorn! We sing through "Sarah" from the Civil War, talk about Devin's love for a "sad ballad" and also touch on some of the organizations Devin sings for as a way to give back to the community.

In this episode, Bronson Norris Murphy, hot off his tour as the Phantom in Love Never Dies, talks about the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and life on the road.

In this episode, I examine my friend Eli Bolin's song "Looking For Love" from the musical FOUND with lyrics by an unknown college student, [email protected]. Performance and discussion by Eli's lovely wife Allison Jill Posner, who talks about the intersectionality of artistry and motherhood. 

In this episode, Dan talks with Cooper Grodin about his unexpected road into musical theatre, and the song "Fathers and Sons," from WORKING, which they are opening this week at ACT of CT.

Your audition book is an important part of your career as an actor, and song selection is crucial! Don't try to find the perfect song(s) on paper by some algorithm or process of reverse engineering. Just use the KonMari method and ask yourself, does singing it spark joy?