How to Succeed In Theater (by sacrificing everything)

Katie Coleman
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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.

  1. 10/01/2024

    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 @stephanstubbins www.BroadwayInLove.com Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie Coleman Audio engineer Lane Sanders Special thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro: Dylan Dineen Sarah Ortiz Jane Cardona Kaitlin Ciccarelli Mike Rukstad Kami Lujan Jillian Bartels Find us! on IG @howtosucceedintheater https://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com

    48 min

  2. 02/29/2024

    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 @tiaaltinay Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie Coleman Audio engineer Lane Sanders Special thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro: Dylan Dineen Sarah Ortiz Jane Cardona Kaitlin Ciccarelli Mike Rukstad Kami Lujan Jillian Bartels Find us! on IG @howtosucceedintheater https://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com

    37 min

  3. 02/16/2024

    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 Coleman Audio engineer  Lane Sanders Special thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro: Dylan Dineen Sarah Ortiz Jane Cardona Kaitlin Ciccarelli Mike Rukstad Kami Lujan Jillian Bartels Find us! on IG @howtosucceedintheater https://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com

    23 min

  4. 02/03/2024

    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.

    49 min

  5. 01/22/2024

    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 @joydclark https://www.joy-clark.com/ Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie Coleman Audio engineer Lane Sanders Special thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro: Dylan Dineen Sarah Ortiz Jane Cardona Kaitlin Ciccarelli Mike Rukstad Kami Lujan Jillian Bartels Find us! on IG @howtosucceedintheater https://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com Patreon

    31 min

  6. 12/23/2023

    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 @holycityarts Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie Coleman Audio engineer Lane Sanders Special thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro: Dylan Dineen Sarah Ortiz Jane Cardona Kaitlin Ciccarelli Mike Rukstad Kami Lujan Jillian Bartels Find us! on IG @howtosucceedintheater https://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com https://patreon.com/KatieColeman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

    37 min

  7. 11/28/2023

    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 Coleman Audio engineer Mike Rukstad Special thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro: Mike Rukstad Dylan Dineen Sarah Ortiz Jane Cardona Kaitlin Ciccarelli Kami Lujan Jillian Bartels Find us! on IG @howtosucceedintheater https://howtosucceedintheater.buzzsprout.com Patreon

    36 min

  8. 11/20/2023

    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.com on IG @themattcrabtree Theme music written by Rachel Dean and orchestrated by Katie Coleman Audio engineer Mike Rukstad Special thanks to the following folks from the SIX Boleyn Company for lending their voices to the intro: Mike Rukstad Dylan Dineen Sarah Ortiz Jane Cardona Kaitlin Ciccarelli Kami Lujan Jillian Bartels Find us! on IG @howtosucceedintheater HowtoSucceedinTheater.buzzsprout.com

    29 min
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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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