The Theater Enthusiast Podcast

This episode we are joined by Broadway performer Jennie Harney Fleming!  Jennie is currently staring as Angelica Schuyler in Broadway's Hamilton.  She chats with us about being a working mom, the ebbs and flows of being a working actor and the importance work showing up and building relationships.

This episode we are joined by Tony-winning actor and singer Beth Leavel!  You know Beth from her work in The Drowsy Chaperone, Baby, It's You, Elf, Mamma Mia!, The Prom and most recently The Devil Wear Prada.  Beth talks about her life working in the theater, originating roles on Broadway and the impact some of her shows have had on people.  

This episode we are joined by opera singer, Synagogue Cantor, and philanthropist Sharon Azrieli!  Sharon talks with us about life as an opera singer and cantor.  She also discusses her dreams on transitioning into working on Broadway, her albums including Frankly Sharon working with Frank Wildhorn and her newest album Secret Places.  She also discusses her work with her many wonderful foundations.  On October 20th The Azrieli Foundation will be having their 2022 Azrieli Music Prizes Gala Concert.  Visit azrielifoundation.org for more information and make sure to check out the gala!

This episode we are joined by actor Chad Horton!  Chad tell us what it's like being a performer working on a cruise ship as well as being the company manager of Mamma Mia! on Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas.  Chad also talks about what it's like to be a performer working in the UK and around the world.

This episode we are joined by two time Tony and Olivier Award nominated Actor Samuel Barnett!  Samuel is known for his roles in The History Boys, Richard III, Twelfth Night, "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" and most recently Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  Sam talks about life as a working actor, lessons he has learned for himself along the way, and much more!

On a special episode of our podcast we are joined by the director and one of the cast members of the world premiere play "macbitches" currently playing at The Chain Theatre.  Ella Jane New (director) and Caroline Orlando talk about how they got their start in theater and their careers and break down what is it like working on this New York Times critics pick show.  Performances are now until September 10th.

This episode we are joined by actor Joe Carroll!  Joe made is Broadway debut in Once and has gone onto star in Romeo and Juliet, Bandstand and Frozen.  He has also appeared on television in "New Amsterdam", "Ordinary Joe", "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and most recently on "Five Days at Memorial" now on Apple TV.  Joe talks about his life as a working actor, the audition process, and more!  We also talk about our mutual love for the musical Once. 

This episode we are joined by performer Ali Ewoldt!  Ali made her Broadway debut in the first revival of Les Misérables and later became the first Asian-American actress to play Christine on Broadway in Phantom on the Opera.  Ali talks about her life working in theater, the lessons she has learned along the way and the importance of mental health for performers.

This episode we are joined by actor Brandon Contreras!  They will be making their Broadway debut this fall in Almost Famous and is the co-creator of The Homo Sapien Experience.  Brandon talks with us about their life working as an actor, writer and content creator.  

This episode we are joined by actor Nick Rehberger!  Nick  understudied the roles of Tom and the Gentleman Caller in John Tiffany's The Glass Menagerie and played Fyedka in the last Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof.  He has appear in film and television in such shows as "Gotham", "Elementary" and "The Equalizer".  For this episode Nick talks about his life as a working actor, what roles he aspire to do and more!