The Jayme Starr Podcast

Adrienne Walker made her broadway debut as Nala, in The Lion King on Broadway. She was also featured in shows like Dirty Dancing, The Color Purple and Rent. Walker was able to star in the latest revival of Kiss Me Kate on Broadway along side Kelli O'Hara and Corbin Bleu. Prior to the shutdown, Adrienne was reprising her role as Nala in The Lion King.  During the pandemic, she starred 32 Bar Cut, as a way to connect with musical theater performers to prepare them for their future auditions. In this episode, hear all about Adrienne Walker's career, accomplishments and what she hopes the future will look like for her career as a performer on broadway. 

Ioana Alfonso is a true superstar who has worked all over the entertainment map. From getting pop legend, Madonna into shape to completing voice over work on Dora The Explorer, there is nothing Alfonso can't do. Io has been part of the Wicked cast on and off since THE WAY BEGINNING. She has shared the stage with the OG Elphaba and Glinda, Kristen Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. As well as former podcast guests like Teal Wicks, Kara Lindsay and Caroline Bowman. Additionally, she toured alongside former podcast guest, Diana DeGarmo, and starred in the broadway production of 9 to 5 where she originated the role of Maria. In this episode, hear Ioana's stories about stories about her accomplishments and how she has gotten to where she is today. 

Margie Mays is a rising star who was featured on American Idol. In addition to working on music, Mays also began working on "The Margie Mays Show." This is a YouTube series where she sits down with various alumni from American Idol as well as some friends she has gotten to make over the course of her time living in Los Angeles. In this episode, here all about Mays' experience was Idol as well as other things that we both have in common such as a love for musical theater, and a love for Kamala Harris and much more. Enjoy the Episode!

Robin Masella made her broadway debut NOT as a human, but as a cat in the hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Cats. She then went on to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory on Broadway where she got to be an Oompa Loompa. Most recently, Masella was part of the Broadway company of Disney's Frozen alongside former podcast guest, Ryann Redmond. In this episode, listeners will get the chance to got Robin and hear all about her accomplishments throughout her career, and what she hopes the future will look like when Broadway opens up again.

DeLaney Westfall is a musical theater performer who has gotten the chance to be cast in some of the most popular shows out there right now. She got to tour the country with the cast of Beautiful and perform in the show on the Broadway stage. Also, Westfall got the opportunity to perform in Kinky Boots on Broadway where she starred as Lauren. In this episode, here all about DeLaney's experiences with working in musical theater this far, and what she hopes to conquer once it is safe to see Broadway shows once again. 

Bailey McCall is a musical theater performer who was leading the Waitress tour prior to the COVID pandemic. McCall was "Opening Up" as Jenna where she was given the chance to demonstrate what she loved to thousands of people around the country. Additionally, McCall has also toured with the company of Cabaret, and has performed in several regional productions including Grease where she played Sandy. In this episode, get to know all about Bailey's journey to where she is today. Plus, find out what one of her and I's favorite animated features are:) 

Before the age of 10, actress and singer Steph La Rochelle accomplished so much. Specifically, she got to work and perform at my favorite place in the world, Walt Disney World. La Rochelle who is originally from the Toronto area has also worked in several Canadian television programs and theater productions there too. Before the pandemic, Steph was touring the country with Dear Evan Hansen where she is currently starring at Zoe. In this episode, hear some of Steph's stories from her career thus far and some fun things that both her I and I have in common.

At 19 years old, Michelle Dowdy became the stand by Tracy Turnblad in the hit Broadway musical Hairspray. During this experience, she was able to work alongside former podcast guest, Diana DeGarmo. After taking sometime to work on some regional productions, and an album of her own, Dowdy up until the pandemic has been touring with the cast of Les Miserables alongside another former podcast guest, Jillian Butler. In this episode, listeners will get the chance to hear all about Michelle's experiences with performing in all different kinds of productions. Specifically, make sure you find out which role we think Tony winning superstar, Stephanie J. Block should conquer next on the Broadway stage.

Bethany Ann Tesrack made her Broadway debut at the age of 8, when she starred in Gypsy alongside the legendary Bernadette Peters. She then went on to work on the revival of Bye Bye Birdie, alongside another superstar, John Stamos. Now, Tesrack will be making a return to the broadway stage after many years where she will be the assistant dance captain in Diana: The Princess Diana musical when Broadway opens up once again. In this episode, get to hear all about Bethany's experiences with being a broadway star, and what she hopes fans can take away from her newest project. 

Hannah Cruz is an actress/singer who has played some of the most iconic roles out there. For instance, she has played Grizabella in a regional production of Cats, and she has toured with both Legally Blonde and Hamilton where she got to portray Vivienne and Eliza. Additionally, Cruz had the opportunity to work at Disney's California Adventure where she got to play Elsa in Frozen: Live and the Hyperion. Get to know Hannah throughout this episode and hear all about her experiences and accomplishments thus far in her life.