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*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Brenda Braxton-(IG:@bbraxtonact2)(TW:@bbraxtonact2)(brendabraxton.com) talks about her career and life path. We discuss what brought her to creating an upscale barber shop while performing on broadway to writing her book (The Little Black Book of Backstage Etiquette) which is a great quick read everyone should check out. We cover dealing with rejection, living life, staying the course, and she breaks down the meaning of Diva among so much more! Brenda brings up some wonderfully insightful thoughts on life. Enjoy.

*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Brenda Braxton-(IG:@bbraxtonact2)(TW:@bbraxtonact2)(brendabraxton.com) talks about her career and life path. We discuss what brought her to creating an upscale barber shop while performing on broadway to writing her book (The Little Black Book of Backstage Etiquette) which is a great quick read everyone should check out. We cover dealing with rejection, living life, staying the course, and she breaks down the meaning of Diva among so much more! Brenda brings up some wonderfully insightful thoughts on life. Enjoy.

*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Townsend (LI:@townsendteague) is a respected voice on the topics of company formation, organizational development and the relationship between Broadway, technology and media businesses. His theatrical career spans two decades, during which he has collaborated with many of the world's leading producers and creatives, and held senior positions on Broadway, touring and international productions, including titles presented in Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan and Singapore. As a theatrical General Manager, he has provided expertise budgeting, negotiating and overseeing operations for productions of An American In Paris, Annie, 42nd Street, Ghost, Bring It On, West Side Story and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Prior to this, he was Company Manager for tours of Catch Me If You Can, Cats, the 25th Anniversary of Les Misérables, and Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein and The Producers. Broadway credits include The Norman Conquests, Gypsy, Th

*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Townsend (LI:@townsendteague) is a respected voice on the topics of company formation, organizational development and the relationship between Broadway, technology and media businesses. His theatrical career spans two decades, during which he has collaborated with many of the world's leading producers and creatives, and held senior positions on Broadway, touring and international productions, including titles presented in Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan and Singapore. As a theatrical General Manager, he has provided expertise budgeting, negotiating and overseeing operations for productions of An American In Paris, Annie, 42nd Street, Ghost, Bring It On, West Side Story and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Prior to this, he was Company Manager for tours of Catch Me If You Can, Cats, the 25th Anniversary of Les Misérables, and Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein and The Producers. Broadway credits include The Norman Conquests, Gypsy, Th

*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Jelani Remy IG/TW (@itsjelaniremy&@jelaniremy) is currently playing Simba in Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway! We chat about his career path and what he learned along the way. He loves Kombucha and his go to brand is Aqua ViTea. Jelani is an incredibly kind and giving human. This interview takes place in his dressing room at the Minskoff Theatre on 45th street in times square in between his two show day! I love this epsiode. I hope you do too!!

*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Jelani Remy IG/TW (@itsjelaniremy&@jelaniremy) is currently playing Simba in Disney's THE LION KING on Broadway! We chat about his career path and what he learned along the way. He loves Kombucha and his go to brand is Aqua ViTea. Jelani is an incredibly kind and giving human. This interview takes place in his dressing room at the Minskoff Theatre on 45th street in times square in between his two show day! I love this epsiode. I hope you do too!!

*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Gabriela (gabriela-garcia.com)(IG:@dancinvida)(TW:@dancinvida) is a native of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from Saint Mary’s College of California.  Most recent theater credits include the role of Best Friend/Maid in Rodrigo Nogueira's play REAL and Half Time directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.  She is a former cast member and dance captain for CHICAGO - The Musical on Broadway and National Tours.  During her time at CHICAGO she worked with celebrities such as George Hamilton, Marilu Henner, Huey Lewis, Taye Diggs, Usher, Melanie Griffith, Patrick Swayze, Brooke Shields and more. Other musical theater credits include Roman Holiday (Guthrie), West Side Story, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Carousel and the Vienna and Mexico City companies of CHICAGO where she played the role of “Velma Kelly” in their native language and was Dance Associate for the Düsseldorf Company. As a choreographer, she s

*This episode is a re-air of a conversation that originally took place in 2018.* Gabriela (gabriela-garcia.com)(IG:@dancinvida)(TW:@dancinvida) is a native of La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. She holds a BA in Performing Arts from Saint Mary’s College of California.  Most recent theater credits include the role of Best Friend/Maid in Rodrigo Nogueira's play REAL and Half Time directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.  She is a former cast member and dance captain for CHICAGO - The Musical on Broadway and National Tours.  During her time at CHICAGO she worked with celebrities such as George Hamilton, Marilu Henner, Huey Lewis, Taye Diggs, Usher, Melanie Griffith, Patrick Swayze, Brooke Shields and more. Other musical theater credits include Roman Holiday (Guthrie), West Side Story, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Carousel and the Vienna and Mexico City companies of CHICAGO where she played the role of “Velma Kelly” in their native language and was Dance Associate for the Düsseldorf Company. As a choreographer, she s

Chris (christopherdarga.com)(imdb)(TW:@cdarga)has been a working actor in Hollywood for the past twenty years. Appearing in well over a hundred films and TV shows, including "Bruce Almighty", "The Hudsucker Proxy", "Seinfeld", "Curb your Enthusiasm" and "Deadwood". Chris’s interest in sculpting started after the release of the film "Jurassic Park". Two years later he created an entire line of dinosaurs for Horizon Models. In the last twelve years or so he has become an established paleo, wildlife, and portrait sculptor. Chris’s works grace the homes and businesses of celebrities and other clients around the country.

Chris (christopherdarga.com)(imdb)(TW:@cdarga)has been a working actor in Hollywood for the past twenty years. Appearing in well over a hundred films and TV shows, including "Bruce Almighty", "The Hudsucker Proxy", "Seinfeld", "Curb your Enthusiasm" and "Deadwood". Chris’s interest in sculpting started after the release of the film "Jurassic Park". Two years later he created an entire line of dinosaurs for Horizon Models. In the last twelve years or so he has become an established paleo, wildlife, and portrait sculptor. Chris’s works grace the homes and businesses of celebrities and other clients around the country.

ANDRÉA BURNS (andreaburns.com)(IG:@theandreaburns) received an Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination for her portrayal of Gloria Fajardo in Broadway’s On Your Feet! She is a winner of a Drama Desk Award for her creation of the role of Daniela, the saucy hairdresser in the Tony Award-winning musical In The Heights.  Ms. Burns began her career touring the opera houses of Europe as Maria in West Side Story when she was 18 years old. She has appeared on Broadway as Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, as Vicki Nichols in The Full Monty, as Googie Gomez in The Ritz and has sung concerts at Carnegie Hall. She starred opposite Nathan Lane on Broadway in the Lincoln Center production of The Nance  which subsequently broadcast on PBS' "Great Performances". Ms. Burns was in the original company of Jason Robert Brown’s critically acclaimed Songs for a New World and has since become one of the foremost interpreters of his work. Burns portrayed Lucille Frank in the national tour of Jason Robert Brown's Parade, directe

ANDRÉA BURNS (andreaburns.com)(IG:@theandreaburns) received an Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination for her portrayal of Gloria Fajardo in Broadway’s On Your Feet! She is a winner of a Drama Desk Award for her creation of the role of Daniela, the saucy hairdresser in the Tony Award-winning musical In The Heights.  Ms. Burns began her career touring the opera houses of Europe as Maria in West Side Story when she was 18 years old. She has appeared on Broadway as Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, as Vicki Nichols in The Full Monty, as Googie Gomez in The Ritz and has sung concerts at Carnegie Hall. She starred opposite Nathan Lane on Broadway in the Lincoln Center production of The Nance  which subsequently broadcast on PBS' "Great Performances". Ms. Burns was in the original company of Jason Robert Brown’s critically acclaimed Songs for a New World and has since become one of the foremost interpreters of his work. Burns portrayed Lucille Frank in the national tour of Jason Robert Brown's Parade, directe

Telly Leung (tellyleung.com)(IG:@tellyleung)(TW:@tellyleung) (Tickets to Telly's Latest directing project Godspell U-M Dept. Production ) was born and raised in New York City. He grew up in a traditional Chinese home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. He is a proud alumni of New York's prestigious math & science specialized high school, Stuyvesant High School. After Stuyvesant, Telly was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama (CMU), where he received most of his formal training in acting, singing, and dance. It was also at CMU that Telly met fellow CMU-alum and KINKY BOOTS Tony-Award Winner, Billy Porter, who returned to his alma mater to direct the main stage production of Sondheim's COMPANY. After casting Telly as Bobby in "Company", Porter made a phone call to his colleagues who were involved in the upcoming Broadway revival of FLOWER DRUM SONG and landed Telly an audition. In the fall of 2002, Telly made his Broadway debut in the revival of 'Flower Drum Song", starring Lea Salonga, as a member

Telly Leung (tellyleung.com)(IG:@tellyleung)(TW:@tellyleung) (Tickets to Telly's Latest directing project Godspell U-M Dept. Production ) was born and raised in New York City. He grew up in a traditional Chinese home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. He is a proud alumni of New York's prestigious math & science specialized high school, Stuyvesant High School. After Stuyvesant, Telly was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University's School of Drama (CMU), where he received most of his formal training in acting, singing, and dance. It was also at CMU that Telly met fellow CMU-alum and KINKY BOOTS Tony-Award Winner, Billy Porter, who returned to his alma mater to direct the main stage production of Sondheim's COMPANY. After casting Telly as Bobby in "Company", Porter made a phone call to his colleagues who were involved in the upcoming Broadway revival of FLOWER DRUM SONG and landed Telly an audition. In the fall of 2002, Telly made his Broadway debut in the revival of 'Flower Drum Song", starring Lea Salonga, as a member

Tony Yazbeck (tonyyazbeckonline.com)(IG:@tonyyazbeckofficial)(TW:@tonyyazbeck) is an American actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his work on the Broadway stage including the 2014 revival of On the Town for which he received 2015 Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for lead actor in a musical. He will be appearing in "Flying Over Sunset" this fall as Cary Grant (flying-over-sunset.com). Yazbeck is also known for his principal roles on Broadway including J.M. Barrie in the Broadway production of Finding Neverland, Tulsa in Gypsy starring Patti LuPone, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Phil Davis in White Christmas, Al Deluca in A Chorus Line and the original casts of Broadway’s Never Gonna Dance and Oklahoma (2002 revival). Yazbeck made his Broadway debut at the age of eleven playing a newsboy in the revival of Gypsy starring Tyne Daly. On television he was featured on NBC’s Smash, and he appeared in the feature documentary Every Little Step about the casting process for the 2006 revival of A Ch

Tony Yazbeck (tonyyazbeckonline.com)(IG:@tonyyazbeckofficial)(TW:@tonyyazbeck) is an American actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his work on the Broadway stage including the 2014 revival of On the Town for which he received 2015 Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for lead actor in a musical. He will be appearing in "Flying Over Sunset" this fall as Cary Grant (flying-over-sunset.com). Yazbeck is also known for his principal roles on Broadway including J.M. Barrie in the Broadway production of Finding Neverland, Tulsa in Gypsy starring Patti LuPone, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Phil Davis in White Christmas, Al Deluca in A Chorus Line and the original casts of Broadway’s Never Gonna Dance and Oklahoma (2002 revival). Yazbeck made his Broadway debut at the age of eleven playing a newsboy in the revival of Gypsy starring Tyne Daly. On television he was featured on NBC’s Smash, and he appeared in the feature documentary Every Little Step about the casting process for the 2006 revival of A Ch

Christiani Pitts (IG:@christianiworld)(christianipitts.com) is an actress, singer, dancer, performer, and educator. This conversation takes place at P.S. Kitchen on 48th street in MidTown Manhattan. We discuss her early inspirations to perform all the way to present day. I found there were many life lessons that could be taken away from this conversation and felt the chat to be quite relaxing. In the sense that, once you know your purpose, you can find comfort in that and allow it to move you on to larger goals/life achievements. Which is exactly what Christiani is doing. Enjoy!

Christiani Pitts (IG:@christianiworld)(christianipitts.com) is an actress, singer, dancer, performer, and educator. This conversation takes place at P.S. Kitchen on 48th street in MidTown Manhattan. We discuss her early inspirations to perform all the way to present day. I found there were many life lessons that could be taken away from this conversation and felt the chat to be quite relaxing. In the sense that, once you know your purpose, you can find comfort in that and allow it to move you on to larger goals/life achievements. Which is exactly what Christiani is doing. Enjoy!

CorBen Williams(corbenwilliams.com)(IG:@corben_w)(IG:@htbisb) is an actor based professionally out of New York City. Born and reared in North Pole, Alaska he attended New York Film Academy professional conservatory program, where he majored in Musical Theatre and Acting for Film. With additional schooling and training from UNCSA school of Dance (High School), NYCDA, Edge Performing Art Center, Millenium Dance Complex, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway. He most recently made his debut at Goodspeed Musical in their production of Meredith Wilson’s production of The Music Man as Davey Brit featured ensemble dancer. Via RWS workshopped Night Spot dir/chor. by Jesse Robb, His Song dir/chor. by Robin Levine, and Million Dreams dir/chor. by Chip Abbott for RWS Entertainment Group. He performed the role of T.J. in Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of Sister Act. Working with the iconic Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Wonder, portrayed Simba in the Golden Mickeys, and Grand Pabbie in Frozen A M

CorBen Williams(corbenwilliams.com)(IG:@corben_w)(IG:@htbisb) is an actor based professionally out of New York City. Born and reared in North Pole, Alaska he attended New York Film Academy professional conservatory program, where he majored in Musical Theatre and Acting for Film. With additional schooling and training from UNCSA school of Dance (High School), NYCDA, Edge Performing Art Center, Millenium Dance Complex, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway. He most recently made his debut at Goodspeed Musical in their production of Meredith Wilson’s production of The Music Man as Davey Brit featured ensemble dancer. Via RWS workshopped Night Spot dir/chor. by Jesse Robb, His Song dir/chor. by Robin Levine, and Million Dreams dir/chor. by Chip Abbott for RWS Entertainment Group. He performed the role of T.J. in Westchester Broadway Theatre’s production of Sister Act. Working with the iconic Disney Cruise Line aboard the Disney Wonder, portrayed Simba in the Golden Mickeys, and Grand Pabbie in Frozen A M