How to Succeed In Theater (by sacrificing everything)

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THEATER PEOPLE: their lives, their stories, their paths of sacrifices, failures, and successes. Each episode features actors, choreographers, directors, producers, crew members and more who’ve found success in theater, how they got there, where they are going next, and words of advice they have for others wanting to walk in a similar path! Hosted by Katie Coleman - broadway pianist who has sacrificed everything (friends, family, relationships, money, you know - all those things everybody wants in order to have a truly fulfilling life) for the thrill and absolute high of bringing a larger-than-life story to an adoring audience.

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October 1, 2024Episode 2047 min

Episode 20: How to Tour the World doing your Very Own Show with Broadway In Love

Today’s episode features the couple behind Broadway In Love, Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins. Stephan and Libby are a married couple with a toddler who have created and self-produced an act called Broadway In Love that they are performing around the world on stages large and small. We talk about working as a married couple with a young child, creating their own show, having a morning routine, and the process they’ve followed to get their show on the road. Find Stephan and Libby!on IG @broadwayinlove@libbyservais@stephanstubbinswww.BroadwayInLove.comTheme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie ColemanAudio engineer Lane SandersSpecial thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro:Dylan DineenSarah OrtizJane CardonaKaitlin CiccarelliMike RukstadKami LujanJillian BartelsFind us!on IG @howtosucceedintheaterhttps://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com

February 29, 2024Episode 1936 min

How to Persevere Through Self-Tapes and Injuries with Tia Altinay

This episode features triple-threat performer and now director, Tia Altinay. Tia’s resume is fully loaded, including the national tours of Bombay Dreams, High School Musical, Mary Poppins, and Hamilton, as well as Broadway’s Mary Poppins, A Christmas Story, Aladdin, and Some Like it Hot. Just over a year ago, Tia experienced a true nightmare during a performance. Her story of overcoming and thriving during recovery is truly inspirational. I cannot wait to see her back onstage soon, and I hope you’ll enjoy hearing her story. Find Tia!on IG @tiaaltinayTheme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie ColemanAudio engineer Lane SandersSpecial thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro:Dylan DineenSarah OrtizJane CardonaKaitlin CiccarelliMike RukstadKami LujanJillian BartelsFind us!on IG @howtosucceedintheaterhttps://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com

February 16, 2024Episode 1822 min

How to Be a Hair and Makeup Supervisor with Kelly Flanagan

Today’s episode features Hair and Wig Supervisor Kelly Flanagan. Kelly is currently on tour with SIX the musical, and I had the opportunity to get a haircut from her in Salt Lake City the last time I visited the tour. Kelly’s had a rich thirty-year career on the road, working on many of our favorite shows including Beautiful, Memphis, and Hamilton. During this time, she also raised two kids. It’s always so special for me to hear about full careers from women I admire, and I hope you enjoy hearing more from Kelly! Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie ColemanAudio engineer Lane SandersSpecial thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro:Dylan DineenSarah OrtizJane CardonaKaitlin CiccarelliMike RukstadKami LujanJillian BartelsFind us!on IG @howtosucceedintheaterhttps://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com

February 3, 2024Episode 1749 min

L Morgan On the Couch

This episode features one of my favorite guests to date, the incredible, Tony-nominated L Morgan Lee. L Morgan was nominated for her brilliant work in a role she originated in the Tony winning best musical A Strange Loop. Before our interview, I knew little else about her life and I’m truly honored to have given her a space to tell her unbelievable story of not only discovering but also embodying her true self through and because of theater.

January 22, 2024Episode 1631 min

How to Be a University Dance Professor with Joy Clark

Hi there! Today’s guest is actor, director, choreographer, and dance professor Joy Clark. Joy is the ultimate embodiment of her name, finding joy in her own journey as well as empowering students to find it in theirs. Currently on the dance faculty at FOUR universities in the Boston area, Joy also finds time to direct, choreograph, and perform. Her story is unique to her and I think you’ll enjoy her perspective on defining success, using your body as a guide, and finding joy in the process. Find Joy!on IG and tiktok @joydclarkhttps://www.joy-clark.com/Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie ColemanAudio engineer Lane SandersSpecial thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro:Dylan DineenSarah OrtizJane CardonaKaitlin CiccarelliMike RukstadKami LujanJillian BartelsFind us!on IG @howtosucceedintheaterhttps://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.comPatreon

December 23, 2023Episode 1537 min

How to Create an Arts Company from the Ground Up

This episode features TWO guests, Leah Edwards and Dimitri Pittas, founders of Holy City Arts and Lyric Opera in Charleston, South Carolina. Originally conceiving "HALO" in 2019 as a more traditional Opera company, COVID forced them to pivot. And not only surviving but thriving during that tricky time, they came to understand and nurture their community in ways that will forever change the landscape of the arts in Charleston. Their story and vision are truly inspirational, and one that I hope many arts communities around the country can lean on in this new post-COVID world. Please enjoy Leah and Dimitri and the story of HALO.Find HALO!https://holycityarts.org/IG @holycityartsTheme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie ColemanAudio engineer Lane SandersSpecial thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro:Dylan DineenSarah OrtizJane CardonaKaitlin CiccarelliMike RukstadKami LujanJillian BartelsFind us!on IG @howtosucceedintheaterhttps://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.comhttps://patreon.com/KatieColeman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

November 28, 2023Episode 1436 min

How to Be Head of Audio for a Major National Tour

This episode features audio engineer Kevin McCoy, who most recently spent the last five years with the And Peggy company of Hamilton as their Head of Audio. Prior to that, he was on the road touring with many theatrical productions for his entire career. Kevin is warm and welcoming, thoughtful, smart and kind. What he does is complicated, important, and very impressive. Find Kevin!https://www.kevin-mccoy.com/Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie ColemanAudio engineer Mike RukstadSpecial thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro:Mike RukstadDylan DineenSarah OrtizJane CardonaKaitlin CiccarelliKami LujanJillian BartelsFind us!on IG @howtosucceedintheaterhttps://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.comPatreon

November 20, 2023Episode 1328 min

How to Juggle Theater/Film/TV and Master the Side Gig with Matt Crabtree

Today’s episode features Matt Crabtree, a theater, film, and television actor who can be seen on the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Harlem, Brass Tactics, and many more. Today, we discuss starting his theater career in New York, moving to LA to pursue film and television, then moving back to New York to do all three. He is also the master of the side gig, and living in New York on the cheap. Find Matt:MattCrabtree.comon IG @themattcrabtreeTheme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie ColemanAudio engineer Mike RukstadSpecial thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro:Mike RukstadDylan DineenSarah OrtizJane CardonaKaitlin CiccarelliKami LujanJillian BartelsFind us!on IG @howtosucceedintheaterHowtoSucceedinTheater.buzzsprout.com

November 13, 2023Episode 1230 min

How to Succeed as a Multi-Hyphenate Artist with Tasi Alabastro

This week’s episode features multi-hyphenate artist Tasi Alabastro. Tasi is an actor, designer, photographer, gamer, and all around creator of cool things. In this episode, we discuss how to JUST START, how to network, how to live that multi-hyphenate life, and feeling like a late bloomer. I’m inspired by his approach to work/life balance, his ability to trust in the process and HIS process, and to see the kindness in others. Find Tasi!on IG @tasialabastrohttps://www.tasialabastro.com/Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie ColemanAudio engineer Mike RukstadSpecial thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro:Mike RukstadDylan DineenSarah OrtizJane CardonaKaitlin CiccarelliKami LujanJillian BartelsFind us!on IG @howtosucceedintheaterhttps://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com

November 6, 2023Episode 1139 min

How to Impact Community as an Artistic Director with Lisa Mallette

This week we feature the Executive Artistic Director of City Lights, Lise Mallette. Lisa is a truly inspirational, passionate and compassionate leader. In this episode we discuss her career path beginning as a performer, how to find and nurture the audience of your theater company, the gutsy world premiere of a new play about gun violence, and impacting your community through hard conversations, compassion, and empathy.Find Lisa!https://cltc.org/on IG @lisamallette18Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie ColemanAudio engineer Mike RukstadSpecial thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro:Mike RukstadDylan DineenSarah OrtizJane CardonaKaitlin CiccarelliKami LujanJillian BartelsFind us!on IG @howtosucceedintheaterhttps://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com

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