Episode Summary Aisha Jackson is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for regional theaters, off-Broadway and Broadway shows like Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. As the first African-American woman to portray the role of Anna on the Broadway stage in Disney’s Frozen, Aisha gives us insight into auditioning for roles that go against traditional casting models. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month...

Episode Summary Aisha Jackson is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for regional theaters, off-Broadway and Broadway shows like Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. As the first African-American woman to portray the role of Anna on the Broadway stage in Disney’s Frozen, Aisha gives us insight into auditioning for roles that go against traditional casting models. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month...

Episode Summary Courtney Reed is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway. Going from workshops to out-of-town tryouts, the role of Princess Jasmine was not guaranteed to her on Broadway, so when you think about it, it was almost a full three years of auditioning. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with Courtney Reed. Courtney performed on Broadway as an understudy...

Episode Summary Courtney Reed is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway. Going from workshops to out-of-town tryouts, the role of Princess Jasmine was not guaranteed to her on Broadway, so when you think about it, it was almost a full three years of auditioning. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with Courtney Reed. Courtney performed on Broadway as an understudy...

Episode Summary Two time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about auditioning for Sandy, her Broadway debut, in front of millions of people in the NBC reality show Grease: You’re The One That I Want, as well as the critically acclaimed South Pacific at the Lincoln Center Theater. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with the performer Laura Osnes. She rose to stardom after winning NBC’s...

Episode Summary Two time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about auditioning for Sandy, her Broadway debut, in front of millions of people in the NBC reality show Grease: You’re The One That I Want, as well as the critically acclaimed South Pacific at the Lincoln Center Theater. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month continues with the performer Laura Osnes. She rose to stardom after winning NBC’s...

Episode Summary Susan Egan, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for Disney Theatricals' very first Broadway show, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. She also talks about her early auditions and how you never know how the path is going to veer. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month kicks off with Susan Egan. Susan has made powerful impressions in theatre, film, television, and music. As a Broadway actress,...

Episode Summary Susan Egan, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about her time auditioning for Disney Theatricals' very first Broadway show, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. She also talks about her early auditions and how you never know how the path is going to veer. Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” Princess Month kicks off with Susan Egan. Susan has made powerful impressions in theatre, film, television, and music. As a Broadway actress,...

Episode Summary Christina Sivrich, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about how her time at Disney Cruise Line helped her land her Broadway debut in The Wedding Singer, and tells us about the audition process for Finding Nemo: The Musical at Walt Disney World. “Professor’s Corner” features Broadway performer Matthew Stocke discussing auditioning for college and why he was successful getting into the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. Intro to this Episode In this...

Episode Summary Christina Sivrich, is in our “Performer Spotlight” and she talks to us about how her time at Disney Cruise Line helped her land her Broadway debut in The Wedding Singer, and tells us about the audition process for Finding Nemo: The Musical at Walt Disney World. “Professor’s Corner” features Broadway performer Matthew Stocke discussing auditioning for college and why he was successful getting into the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. Intro to this Episode In this...

Episode Summary Daniel Therrien, an American citizen, has spent the past 20 years traveling the world and talks us through some of the international auditions he has experienced. “Thank You 5” this week is about some common mistakes made on your headshots and resumes. “Professor’s Corner” features the world-renowned West End star Ria Jones giving us tips on the rehearsal process and getting “Into the bones of a character.”   Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding...

Episode Summary Daniel Therrien, an American citizen, has spent the past 20 years traveling the world and talks us through some of the international auditions he has experienced. “Thank You 5” this week is about some common mistakes made on your headshots and resumes. “Professor’s Corner” features the world-renowned West End star Ria Jones giving us tips on the rehearsal process and getting “Into the bones of a character.”   Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding...

Episode Summary Kim Criswell, Broadway and West End star tells us about some of her early auditions to get her equity card, as well as what it was like auditioning for Andrew Lloyd Webber to land the role of Grizabella in Cats. My "Thank You 5” segment is about how memorizing a deck of cards can help you in your acting career. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, three-time Olivier Award winner and Tony nominated choreographer for Mary Poppins, Stephen Mear, gives his advice not only for...

Episode Summary Kim Criswell, Broadway and West End star tells us about some of her early auditions to get her equity card, as well as what it was like auditioning for Andrew Lloyd Webber to land the role of Grizabella in Cats. My "Thank You 5” segment is about how memorizing a deck of cards can help you in your acting career. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, three-time Olivier Award winner and Tony-nominated choreographer for Mary Poppins, Stephen Mear, gives his advice not only for...

Episode Summary Ria Jones, West End star and leading lady tells us about some of her auditions, including auditioning for Hal Prince to become the youngest Eva Peron at just 19 years of age. My "Thank You 5” segment is about the importance of journaling. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, Broadway powerhouse, Kim Criswell gives advice on song selections for auditions and being brave enough to be yourself.   Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are thrilled...

Episode Summary Ria Jones, West End star and leading lady tells us about some of her auditions, including auditioning for Hal Prince to become the youngest Eva Peron at just 19 years of age. My "Thank You 5” segment is about the importance of journaling. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, Broadway powerhouse, Kim Criswell gives advice on song selections for auditions and being brave enough to be yourself.   Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room” we are thrilled...

Episode Summary Desireé Davar, Anita in the World Tour and on Broadway, tells us about her audition for West Side Story. My "Thank You 5” segment is about my go-to cast album for inspiration. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, Ralph Perkins is back once again, keeping it real, as he talks about “Doing the work!”   Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room,” we are joined by performer Desireé Davar. She has performed all over the United States in some of the most...

Episode Summary Desireé Davar, Anita in the World Tour and on Broadway, tells us about her audition for West Side Story. My "Thank You 5” segment is about my go-to cast album for inspiration. In “Professor’s Corner” this week, Ralph Perkins is back once again, keeping it real, as he talks about “Doing the work!”   Intro to this Episode In this episode of “In The Holding Room,” we are joined by performer Desireé Davar. She has performed all over the United States in some of the most...

Episode Summary Clare Halse, West End leading lady, in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Wicked. “Thank you 5” is all about being likable so people want to keep working with you. In “Professor’s Corner” Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping your mental wellness in check. Intro to this Episode In this episode of In “The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Clare Halse. She has performed on some of the biggest West End and...

Episode Summary Clare Halse, West End leading lady, in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Wicked. “Thank you 5” is all about being likable so people want to keep working with you. In “Professor’s Corner” Sean Michael Flowers and I have a discussion about keeping your mental wellness in check. Intro to this Episode In this episode of In “The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Clare Halse. She has performed on some of the biggest West End and...

Episode Summary Nicolas Dromard in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Mary Poppins. “Thank You 5” this week will be about that one thing you need to become a Broadway Superstar. In “Professor’s Corner” Aaron Lotzow is giving you simple tips to get you started playing the piano. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Nicolas Dromard. He has been on Broadway performing in shows like the original...

Episode Summary Nicolas Dromard in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for shows like Mary Poppins. “Thank You 5” this week will be about that one thing you need to become a Broadway Superstar. In “Professor’s Corner” Aaron Lotzow is giving you simple tips to get you started playing the piano. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by performer Nicolas Dromard. He has been on Broadway performing in shows like the original...

Episode Summary Melanie Cripps in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for Chicago. “Thank you 5” is all about staying in your craft and going where the work is. In “Professor’s Corner”, Nikki Snelson is back to discuss why this unfortunate lockdown could be a blessing, if you take advantage of it. Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by Melanie Cripps for “Performer Spotlight”. She has performed in theme parks, on cruise...

Episode Summary Melanie Cripps in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for Chicago. “Thank you 5” is all about staying in your craft and going where the work is. In “Professor’s Corner”, Nikki Snelson is back to discuss why this unfortunate lockdown could be a blessing, if you take advantage of it.   Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by Melanie Cripps for “Performer Spotlight”. She has performed in theme parks, on...