People Who Are Somehow Important To My Wellbeing

Sydni Rotenberg

Hi everyone! WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!! I'm Sydni and I usually obsess over things that only a niche audience likes. Here you'll find me exploring those things and talking to people related to them. You could say they're somehow important to my wellbeing;) Follow @importanttomywellbeingpod for more!

  1. May 25

    Little Princess Baby Sister with Gina Gagliano

    Join me as I talk with Gina Gagliano, booth singer and understudy for Cherry, Marcia, and Bev on The Outsiders National Tour! We cover everything from cruises, to the class that led her to this tour, and the journey in between. Follow Gina: IG: @ginaagagliano TikTok: @thankyougina @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

    1h 3m

  2. May 4

    Spelling It Out with Leana Rae Concepcion

    In this episode, I sit down with Leana Rae Concepcion, who you might recognize from the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along and who is currently spelling her way through chaos (and perfection) as Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. We talk about what it’s like stepping into such an iconic role, how she balances Marcy’s intense drive with the show’s comedy, and the journey that brought her from one powerhouse production to another. Leana also shares behind-the-scenes moments, her love for the little details (yes, trinkets included), and what she’s learning about herself through these shows. Follow Leana: @leanarae @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

    51 min

  3. Mar 30

    Hoods, Heroes, And Hot Pilates with Hannah Jennens

    In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Jennens, swing and dance captain on The Outsiders tour. We talk about what it actually means to be a swing (and why it’s way harder than it looks), the chaos of covering multiple tracks, and how she helps keep the entire show running night after night. She’s funny, honest, and unfiltered, and this conversation proves exactly why. Follow Hannah: @hannahjennens @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

    56 min

  4. Mar 17

    A Little Bit Plastic with Kristen Amanda Smith

    This one is so fetch. This week I'm joined by Kristen Amanda Smith who recently toured the country as Gretchen on the Mean Girls 2nd National Tour. In this episode, we cover it all: life on the road, the reality of touring for 2 years, and making the decision to choose yourself. Follow Kristen: @kvistena @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

    46 min

  5. Feb 20

    Queen Bees And Royalties with Adriana Scalice

    I bet you wanna know how she got this far. In this episode, I’m joined by Adriana Scalice, a Rochester, NY native who booked her first national tour before she even graduated college. What started as a “why not?” audition for Mean Girls turned into being trusted as the standby for Cady, Regina, and Janis on her very first tour. We talk about taking risks when you’re not fully ready, navigating the pressure of covering three roles, and what it’s like to go from wearing pink to wearing royal blue as Catherine Parr in Six. Adriana shares what she’s learned about preparation, patience, and surviving both high school drama and Tudor history. Follow Adriana: @adrianascalice @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

    1h 1m

  6. 12/30/2025

    Raised On The Stage with Analise Scarpaci

    In this episode, I sit down with Analise Scarpaci to hear her story of growing up on Broadway and navigating the challenges of being a child actor. Analise shares candid insights about growing up in the theater, learning from mentors, and rediscovering her voice as an artist. This conversation is full of wisdom, laughter, and heartfelt reflections about finding your way in the industry, and in yourself. Follow Analise: @analise.scarpaci @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

    49 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    Life On 45th Street with Maggie Kuntz

    Turns out Maggie Kuntz's career has a favorite NYC block. In Life on 45th Street, we dive into Maggie's Broadway journey from The Outsiders to John Proctor Is The Villain, and how both of her experiences unfolded just a few doors down. @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

    45 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Heart Of Hill Valley with Katie LaDuca

    In this episode, Heart of Hill Valley, Broadway performer and dance teacher Katie Laduca joins me to talk about her journey to Back to the Future on Broadway, including how her best friend helped her land the role. We dive into her love of dance, her time performing as Linda McFly, and what it meant to bring her heart and energy to the Winter Garden stage every night. Follow Katie: IG: @katieladuca_ @importanttomywellbeingpod:)

    38 min
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Hi everyone! WELCOME TO MY PODCAST!! I'm Sydni and I usually obsess over things that only a niche audience likes. Here you'll find me exploring those things and talking to people related to them. You could say they're somehow important to my wellbeing;) Follow @importanttomywellbeingpod for more!

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