The Voracious Student

Diana Basmajian, a producer, director, coach and artist in New York, tells Denis why Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg means so much to her. They discuss the RBG crochet dolls that Diana has been making for over two years to raise money for charities that support women. Diana also talks about directing, coaching actors, the power of community and why painting makes her happy.

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Robert Price has taught and directed at many of London's leading drama schools including RADA and LAMDA. Robert and Denis discuss his love of teaching and why he finds change profoundly hopeful. Robert also speaks about the recent administrative changes at LAMDA, the complicated nature of drama schools and how Qigong has influenced his life and work.

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Stage and screen star Krysta Rodriguez talks about playing Liza Minnelli in the upcoming Ryan Murphy miniseries Halston and how she has used her time in quarantine to reflect on her career and pursue her passion for interior design. Krysta speaks about her time at NYU, teaching, working on television and what she learned from Susan Egan. Krysta and Denis also discuss the wisdom in A Chorus Line and why the Hollywood Bowl production of the show was one of the best experiences in both of their lives.

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Adam Laird, who was recently Associate Musical Director on Broadway's Beetlejuice, shares how he made the transition from actor to musical director/vocal coach by following his joy and allowing the people around him to be his school. Adam and Denis debate if confidence can be taught, discuss the nature of practice and Adam shares what his years on the road with Wicked, Les Miserables and The Book of Mormon taught him.

Adam Laird:
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Hamilton’s Erin Clemons speaks about the power of being true to yourself and why it's important to be of service. She discusses vocal health and how she sang the role of Eliza Hamilton eight times a week. Erin and Denis also talk about her time at Music Theatre of Wichita, what they both learned from Jen Waldman and why it can be so tempting to avoid feeling joy.

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Four members of the 2020 class in musical theatre from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) talk to Denis about their interrupted senior year and showcasing online during COVID. Kurtis Bradley Brown, Madison Deadman, Bailee Endebrock and Sam Pickart discuss what the silver lining of their experience has been, talk about comparison and share what they are most passionate about right now.

Kurtis, Madison, Bailee and Sam are inviting listeners of this episode to help fight systemic racism by donating to an organization they have each chosen. Click the links below to learn more about them and donate!
 
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Sam: Black Trans Advocay Coalition - Donate here

Kurtis Bradley Brown:
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Sam Pickart:
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Jonathan Hammond, a teacher, energy healer, shamanic practitioner, spiritual counselor and former actor talks about his new book The Shaman’s Mind: Huna Wisdom to Change Your Life. Jonathan and Denis dive into seven shamanic principles for living successfully and discuss how they can help anyone who applies them. Jonathan also shares why he believes artists are healers and why this tumultuous time in the world is "the age of the healer".

Jonathan Hammond:
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Instagram: @jonathan_hammond_author

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Ladi Emeruwa speaks about playing the role of Hamlet in 188 countries as part of Shakespeare's Globe's two-year tour of the play that went all over the world. He talks about how a Meisner course and a meditation retreat he did both profoundly changed his life. Ladi and Denis discuss their individual training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and chat about a master class Ladi taught while Denis was a student there.

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Zakiya Young, a Los Angeles-based actress and VO artist, talks about why she has felt called to speak about race and how having a teachable spirit is essential to dismantling racism. Zakiya tells Denis why being in Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced was a pivotal experience in her growth, speaks about microaggressions and interracial relationships and shares what it was like being the first and only black actress to play Lois Lane in Superman and Betty Haynes in White Christmas.

Zakiya Young:
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Zoe Mann, a recent graduate of the Yale School of Drama, speaks about her training at Yale, finding her clown and a shamanic experience she had while working on Shakespeare. Zoe and Denis discuss shame, the imposter syndrome, owning up to your privilege and the importance of including the audience when acting onstage.

Zoe Mann:
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