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Let's Take It From The Top with Audrey Jean Flowers! Audrey will close out the COLLEGE SERIES as we chat about her experience as a Musical Theatre major at Elon University. We cover handling mental and physical health while taking part in a rigorous musical theatre program, and what Audrey learned about maintaining her health as an artist and human. I am honored to close out the series with an episode that tackles a serious topic in our industry, and I admire Audrey's transparency in sharing her story with all of us. Please enjoy the final episode in the COLLEGE SERIES!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Audrey!Instagram @a.j.flowersCheck out the Elon Musical Theatre ProgramWebsiteElon Musical Theatre InstagramElon University Instagram -
Let's Take It From The Top with Mikayla Renfrow! The ladies are taking over in these last 2 weeks of the COLLEGE SERIES! Mikayla will be chatting all about her experience as a Musical Theatre major at The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (AKA CCM). We hear how Mikayla and I crossed paths while she was tackling the college audition process, her journey through college, and what it was like to close out her college career in the pandemic. Mikayla is so honest and open about her struggles and successes in this episode. I'm so thrilled to share it with you today!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Mikayla!Instagram @mikayla.renfCheck out the CCM Musical Theatre ProgramWebsiteCCM Musical Theatre InstagramU of Cincinnati CCM Instagram -
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Let's Take It From The Top with Caleb Mathura! I am so thrilled to welcome Caleb to chat all about his experience at Point Park University (my alma mater)! Caleb is entering his senior year of college this September, so he provides a perspective of what the college experience looks like right now. We cover what it was like to be in a musical theatre program in the middle of the pandemic, the teachers who have influenced Caleb thus far, and what he hopes is in store for him in the future. This is such an amazing episode! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Caleb!Instagram @caleb_mathuraCheck out the Point Park University Musical Theatre ProgramWebsitePPU Musical Theatre InstagramPoint Park University Instagram -
Let's Take It From The Top with Jaye Alexander! We begin another series of LTIFTT, this time focusing on all things COLLEGE! Over the next 4 weeks, we will hear from 4 amazing artists who attended 4 of the top college Musical Theatre programs in the country. We begin with Jaye, who attended The University of Michigan! We cover everything from the college audition process to senior showcase, so get ready to learn a lot and enjoy this episode with Jaye.
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Jaye!Instagram @jaye.xanderSpotify Check out The University of Michigan Musical Theatre ProgramWebsiteU of M InstagramUofM Musical Theatre Instagram -
Let's Take It From The Top with RJ Magee! In this BONUS EPISODE, RJ breaks down his experience working on Theality TV, a reality show about the making of a new Off Broadway Musical, Little House on the Ferry. RJ, who owns his own casting company, was the casting director for the project and can be seen keeping the peace and keeping things moving in this hysterical and entertaining reality show. Check below for how you can stream Theality TV and stay in touch with RJ!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with RJ!Facebook Stream Theality TV Broadway On Demand -
Let's Take It From The Top with Kyra Leeds! In our final installment of the SUMMERSTOCK SERIES, we have the wonderful, Kyra. We will cover Kyra's favorite theatre experience performing in the ensemble of Parade at The Rev Theatre Company. Get ready to hear about this wonderful, yet underrated, musical, find out how Kyra became Dance Captain for the show, and why it is her favorite theatrical experience she's had. So excited to close out the series with Kyra! Enjoy!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Kyra!Instagram @kleeds3Website KyraLeeds.com -
Let's Take It From The Top with Bernie Baldassaro! Week 3 of the Summerstock Series! Bernie is going to chat all about being in the ensemble of Freaky Friday at North Shore Music Theatre. After growing up doing the children's theatre at North Shore, this was Bernie's first time back to the main stage as an adult. He achieved a long time goal, and we'll get to hear all about it this week. Only 1 more week of the Summerstock series! Be sure to stay tuned to Let's Take It From The Top for all the exciting things coming up!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Bernie!Instagram @bern_babie_bern -
Let's Take It From The Top with Jenna Leigh Miller! We are back with the second episode of the Summerstock Series! Today, we will chat all about Jenna's experience at The Millbrook Playhouse during the summers of 2016 & 2017. Jenna is such an inspiring artist, and I am excited to share her light and energy with all of you today. Enjoy this week's episode!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Jenna!Instagram @jennaleighmiller@problemsolvedbyjennaJennaLeighMiller.comProblemSolvedbyJenna.com -
Let's Take It From The Top with Michael Santomassimo! Starting off our SUMMERSTOCK SERIES with Michael and his experience at The MUNY! On this epsiode, we get to hear about Michael's first professional gig, how he met one of his mentors, and what he hopes is in store for the future of theatre. Get ready to learn a lot and be inspired!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Michael!Instagram @mikesanto -
Let's Take It From The Top with Jonathan Savage! I am so excited to bring this episode to you, because we cover a topic not yet covered on LTIFTT and not spoken about too often in the theatre industry; Vocal Injuries. Both Jonathan and myself have endured vocal injuries and underwent successful treatments to reach full recovery. Today we share our experiences, the challenges we faced, and what we learned. It is an important part of this podcast to talk about the things that go unspoken in the theatre industry, and today we do just that. I hope you enjoy this episode, feed off of Jonathan's electric energy, and learn something new!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Jonathan!Instagram @jasavage5Tiktok @jasavage5 -
Let's Take It From The Top with Taylor O'Toole! This week we are headed ON STAGE at Disney Cruise Lines! Taylor gives us the inside scoop on what it takes to be a Disney Performer. From the audition process, to learning the iconic shows, and what it was like to travel around the world spreading that Disney magic, we will cover it all. Sit back, relax, and get ready for a magical episode this week!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Taylor!Instagram @taylayne -
Let's Take It From The Top with Kelli Youngman! In our Pounding The Pavement episode this week, we get to hear all about Kelli's life coaching business, Kelli Youngman Wellness, and specifically Kelli's program called The Performer's Plan! As a past participant in the program, I cannot recommend it enough! Kelli is an exceptional human who offers support and love to all her clients. Hear about Kelli's own success with this kind of life work, and then check out her info below to sign up for the June session of The Performer's Plan! Registration opens May 25th!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Kelli!Instagram - @kelliyoungmanwellnessWebsite - kelliyoungmanwellness.comEmail - [email protected] -
Let's Take It From The Top with Amanda LaMotte! Today, we get to hear all about Amanda's Broadway Debut journey in Matilda. From a crazy audition process, to learning many tracks in this whirlwind of a show, Amanda covers it all. We chat about always being prepared and ready for whatever this crazy industry asks of you, because you truly never know (as you'll see from Amanda's experience)! Enjoy this weeks episode and the lovely, Amanda.
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Amanda!Instagram - @tinylamotteWebsite - www.amandalamotte.com -
Let's Take It From The Top with Lizz Picini! Todays epsiode falls under the category of POUNDING THE PAVEMENT. From moving to the city after college, becoming the right hand woman to many of the top directors & choreographers in the Musical Theatre world, teaching her own class at Broadway Dance Center and beyond, and more, Lizz covers it all! We discuss the importance of holding creativity and humanity at the forefront of everything you do, and this conversation is no exception! I am so excited to share this epsiode with you all. So, sit back, relax, and here's Lizz!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Lizz!Instagram - @lizzpiciniWebsite - lizzpicini.comBroadway Dance Center - broadwaydancecenter.com -
Let's Take It From The Top with Jake David Smith! We have a Disney Prince joining us today, folks! Jake has played many a Prince in his career; Prince Eric in Little Mermaid, he will soon be playing Prince Oliver in the new musical Between The Lines, and Jake made his Broadway debut understudying the role of Prince Hans in Disney's Frozen! Today, Jake tells us all about his wild ride auditioning for and booking Frozen, gives excellent tips for anyone who is fresh on the Broadway scene, and even gives us some info on his upcoming project, Between the Lines. This episode is jam packed with Disney and Broadway magic, so sit back, relax, & enjoy!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Jake!Instagram - @jake.david.smithConnect with Between The Lines!Instagram - @btlmusical -
Let's Take It From The Top with Liz Muller! Liz is the founder and director of Pipe Dream Theatre. During the pandemic, Pipe Dream has turned to creating full length Podcast Musicals, and today we get the inside scoop on the creative & production process. The wearer of many hats, Liz talks about what it was like helping write "Three Ghosts", directing voice actors from all over the world, editing all the recordings together, and producing a full audio musical! "Three Ghosts" can be listen to on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Spotify, and more!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Liz!Instagram - @lizmullerdirects & @ourpipedreamtheatre -
Let's Take It From The Top with Sophie Hearn! Completing the two part, Hearn sister duo is Sophie! We heard from Emma last week, and today Sophie is in the hot seat. We have some real talk about mental health and the things we wish we both knew before jumping into the professional world. Sophie is an open book and her honesty is raw and real. I'm so excited to open up this conversation, because it is something I think we should be talking about more. Enjoy this week's episode!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Sophie!Instagram - @_sophiehearn_ -
Let's Take It From The Top with Emma Hearn! We are taking a trip to Swing Nation with Emma as she gives us the behind the scenes scoop on swinging Diana the musical while making her Broadway debut. Emma's experience presented challenges she had never faced before, and today, she shares with us how she worked hard to overcome them all.
Although Corona put a huge road block in the process for Emma and the entire cast and crew of Diana, we are so excited to see the show on Netflix in October and ON BROADWAY December 1st, 2021! I know I'll be in the front row cheering Emma on, but for now sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode with Emma!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Emma!Instagram - @_emmahearn_ -
Let's Take It From The Top with Jeff Gorti! We are back with another episode all about A Chorus Line, this time from the perspective of Jeff. Jeff played Paul in the Signature Theatre's production of this iconic show, which past guest Trevor Michael Schmidt spoke about as well. Jeff talks us through the people that got him in the room and through this rigorous audition process, into rehearsals with Dennis Jones, and an inside look into his performance practice. There's a lot to uncover, so let's jump on in! A 5,6,7,8!!!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with Jeff!Instagram - @jeffgorti -
Let's Take It From The Top with James T. Lane! Today, we get to hear all about James' journey making his Broadway Debut in the Revival of A Chorus Line! From growing up in Philly, overcoming obstacles, and cultivating a fabulous career, we cover it all. James has so much heart and light to share, and I can't wait for you to get to experience in it. Enjoy!
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Connect with Halle!Instagram @letstakeitfromthetop & @hallemastroberardinoEmail [email protected] Connect with James!Instagram - @jamestlaneTwitter - @JamesTLaneWebsite - www.jamestlane.com - Vis mere