The Bold Type Podcast

We are back after a short break with a new episode featuring a special guest. Valentina Berger is a producer and the CEO of Go Broadway. She is originally from Argentina 🇦🇷 and she moved to NY to study musical theater but she quickly realized that her dream was to be a producer. While working at several Broadway companies, she founded Go Broadway, a musical theater school and community that connects artists from all over the world with the top performers and theater-makers of the industry. In 11 years, Valentina has grown Go Broadway and expanded it to different theater hubs around the world, and created Go Broadway Productions. Valentina Berger was selected this year as one of the women to watch on broadway by the Broadway's Women Fund. She is a Member of the Broadway Women's Alliance, a Board member of the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors, HOLA,  and she is a volunteer at CO/LAB Theater Group. In our talk, Valentina shared:

✨When her love for theater began.

✨The moment she realized she wanted to be a Producer.

✨How Go Broadway started.

✨Her favorite part and challenges to being a producer.

✨Her two upcoming producing projects on Broadway. The Minutes and Company.

✨ Advice for Latinx performers and theater-makers.

Valentina Berger & Go Broadway

www.instagram.com/valenberger

www.go-broadway.com

www.go-broadway.com/productions

www.bwaykids.com

www.instagram.com/go_broadway

www.facebook.com/gobroadwaynyc

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In this episode, I spoke to Martha Preve, Lorena del Pino, and Regina Romero from Something from Abroad. Something from Abroad is an all-female Hispanic lead theater company. Through their work, they look to produce shows from diverse cultural backgrounds to give stories from abroad a voice in today’s America. Listen on Spotify to learn:

✨ Where the idea to create Something from Abroad came from.

✨ The work that Something from Abroad does and the artists from different nationalities that have joined them.

✨ The shows they've produced over the years and how it's evolved.

✨ How they have adapted during Covid.

✨ The new play they are producing by Regina Romero.

Donate to Something from Abroad

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Something from Abroad

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In this Our Gente episode, I spoke to photographer and pianist Mariangela Quiroga. She is originally from Bogotá, Colombia (🇨🇴) and is currently based in L.A. She started her career as a classical pianist but then realized that her passion for photography was more of a calling than a hobby. In our conversation she shared: 

✨ Her early career as a classical pianist 

✨ What sparked her interest in photography

✨ Starting her own photography business

✨ Why she loves being onset in music videos and short films as a unit still photographer, and how it feels like being in the orchestra

✨ The challenges she has encountered in the industry as a Latina

Mariangéla Quiroga

www.mariangelaquiroga.com

https://www.instagram.com/mariaqphotography

https://www.facebook.com/mariaqphotography/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariangelaquiroga/

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In this episode, I spoke with Mexican musical theater composer, arranger, orchestrator, and director, Jaime Lozano. He is originally from Monterrey, Mexico, and is based in NYC.  He has created multiple shows and collaborated with the best artists in the theater community. Listen on Spotify to learn about:

✨ How he almost studied something completely different to music.

✨The moment he learned about musical theater.

✨His journey from Mexico to the U.S and receiving a FULL scholarship to attend NYU's MFA from the Graduate Musical. Theatre Writing Program.

✨His view on the importance of building a strong community.

✨Telling authentic stories that celebrate our culture, and Jaime Lozano and La Familia.

Jaime Lozano

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facebook.com/jaimelozanocomposer

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youtube.com/jaimelozanocomposer

soundcloud.com/jaimelozano

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In this week's episode I sat down with Quemoción, a new multimedia production company that looks to create and produce original stories about the Latinx community. Latinx co-founders Alexandra Gómez (🇨🇴) and Federico Mallet (🇲🇽) shared:

✨How they met and where were the idea of Quemoción came from

✨What is Quemoción and how it's evolving

✨The importance of prioritizing original stories and empowering unheard voices

✨Cafecito and the different sections they have

✨Who is Quemoción for?

Quemoción

https://www.quemocion.com/

https://www.instagram.com/quemocion/

https://www.facebook.com/qemocion

https://www.tiktok.com/@quemocion

https://twitter.com/quemocion

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmS33d7VKuizDghHY_hVp7g/videos

Tickets to Weaux is me: Live

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In this episode, I spoke to Brazilian actress, singer, and producer Beatriz Cavalieri. Beatriz is originally from São Paulo, Brazil (🇧🇷) and she moved to NYC to pursue her love for theater and film. Tune in to learn:

✨ How she fell in love with performing and film-making

✨A curveball she faced when she moved to the study theater in the U.S 

✨ Why you'll soon be seeing her on Amazon Prime

✨Her work with the Abingdon Theater company

✨Why it's so important for her to shed light on unheard stories and kindness

Beatriz Cavalieri

https://www.beatrizcavalieri.com/

https://www.facebook.com/cavalieribea/

https://www.instagram.com/beacavalieri/

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In today's episode, I introduce the final new segment of the show called Where to find us. Where to find us is dedicated to creating more visibility to organizations created by and for Latinos. In this episode, I spoke to the founder and CEO of Go Broadway, Valentina Berger. Go Broadway is a musical theater school, community, and production company that connects the best teachers and theater-makers in the industry with artists from all over the world. In this episode, we spoke about:

How Go Broadway is different from other programs

How it has evolved over the years and during COVID

Their Production Company

How Go Broadway partnered with Backstage to bring this platform to Latin America

Go Broadway

https://www.go-broadway.com/

https://www.instagram.com/go_broadway/

https://vimeo.com/gobroadway

https://www.instagram.com/gobroadwayproductions

https://www.instagram.com/gobroadwaykids/

https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast/

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In this episode, I am introducing a new section called Our Gente. Our Gente is dedicated to the LatinX artists in the community that you need to hear more of. In this section, I am excited to introduce the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Alea. Alea is originally from Colombia and her music is very authentic and unique. Her music is described as Latin Alternative and blends Latin sounds with pop, jazz, and more. In her episode, we spoke about:  - Growing up in La Guajira, Colombia, and her passion for performing. - Auditioning and studying at Berklee and moving to NYC. - Finding her sound - Her latest song Aire Guajiro.

Alea

https://www.alealeamusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/alealeamusic

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https://twitter.com/alealeamusic

https://www.youtube.com/aleamusic

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In this first episode of season two, I talked to Pedro Giraudo. Pedro is an Argentinian bassist, composer, arranger, and winner of a Latin Grammy for Best Tango Album. He began his musical studies at a very young age, but it wasn't until his teenage years, when he picked up an electric bass to play in a rock band, that he quickly fell in love with the instrument, and exploring other musical genres.  From classical music to jazz, and tango, Pedro has led numerous bands, and ensembles, and played his music around the world. He has collaborated with music icons, such as Ruben Blades, Paquito D'Rivera, William Cepeda to name a few. And in 2018, his album Vigor Tanguero won a Latin Grammy for Best Tango Album. 

Pedro Giraudo:  

https://www.pedrogiraudo.com 

https://www.facebook.com/pedrogiraudojazz 

https://twitter.com/pedrogiraudo 

https://www.youtube.com/user/pedrogiraudo 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TydNgoOTAxlymmVUDuWoC?si=PZlNvaDYSlGW7-Gn3_wAvQ 

https://www.instagram.com/giraudo_pedro 

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