Acting Out Loud- The Musical Theatre Podcast

Katya Mieranski
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A brand new podcast from Acting Out Musical Theatre hosted by Katya Mieranski. New episodes release on the second Thursday of each month.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 13. A (Rocky) Horror Show For Halloween

    Let’s do the Time Warp! If you’ve ever wondered how the Rocky Horror Picture Show came to be, why its fanbase has all these wacky traditions, or what it takes to be part of a Rocky Horror shadow cast (or what a shadow cast even is) - then come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab, as Katya and special guest Michael-Jay “MJ” Hart (@michael_jay_artist on Instagram) explore the past and present of this Halloween theatre classic.

  2. Sep 3

    Episode 12. Composer Spotlight: Jonathan Larson

    You may be familiar with the musical RENT and the tragic death of its creator, Jonathan Larson, shortly before its premiere Off-Broadway, but there’s more to Larson’s legacy as a musical theatre writer and composer that you may not know. Let’s explore how Larson’s influence inspired some of the artists that came after him, and the impact his works have left on the genre as a whole. Katya also recommends the following article for your post-episode reading pleasure: https://www.vox.com/culture/22787502/tick-tick-boom-lin-manuel-miranda-jonathan-larson

  3. Jul 31

    Episode 11. From Stage to Screen, Part 2

    In the conclusion to our first two-part episode, Katya examines two musicals in particular that were adapted into movies, and why she thinks they missed the mark. A warning: if you have strong positive feelings about the film adaptations of Sweeney Todd and Into the Woods, you will not like what Katya has to say about them… Regardless, you can find tickets and info for AOMT’s Fringe Festival show, “Perils of Penzance!” here: https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:7502/

  4. Jul 7

    Episode 10. From Stage To Screen, Part 1

    Katya examines what it takes to successfully adapt a stage musical for film from the perspective of a theatre fan, with examples from across the decades. Perhaps some of what she considers to be the best film adaptations of musicals may not be what you’d expect…

  5. Jun 4

    Episode 9. Broadway Pride, 2026

    For Pride month, Katya explores LGBTQIA2S+ representation on the Broadway stage, with a spotlight on two musicals that especially cover the “L” in the acronym. (Note: In this episode, Katya utilizes both the terms “LGBTQIA2S+” and “queer” interchangeably, and there is one use of the word “dyke” - in reference to the title of a comic strip written by a lesbian cartoonist - as well as a brief mention of suicide.)

  6. May 14

    Episode 8. Taking Care Of Your Voice

    Katya highlights different methods of maintaining one’s voice.

  7. Apr 9

    Episode 7. Buried Broadway Gems: The Secret Garden

    Sometimes great musicals still get forgotten over time, overlooked as newer shows take over the spotlight. Katya’s here to dig these buried treasures back up and explain why your local theatre troupe should do the same - starting with “The Secret Garden”.

  8. Mar 10

    Episode 6. Composer Spotlight: Stephen Sondheim

    Following up on our previous composer spotlight, Katya discusses how Stephen Sondheim revolutionized the genre his mentor Oscar Hammerstein II helped pioneer, and explores Sondheim’s philosophy behind writing lyrics. Videos referenced in this episode can be found here and here.

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A brand new podcast from Acting Out Musical Theatre hosted by Katya Mieranski. New episodes release on the second Thursday of each month.

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