Let's Take It From The Top with Audrey Jean Flowers!  Audrey will close out the COLLEGE SERIES as we chat about her experience as a Musical Theatre major at Elon University.  We cover handling mental and physical health while taking part in a rigorous musical theatre program, and what Audrey learned about maintaining her health as an artist and human.  I am honored to close out the series with an episode that tackles a serious topic in our industry, and I admire Audrey's transparency in sharing her story with all of us.  Please enjoy the final episode in the COLLEGE SERIES!    

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  • Website
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  • Elon University Instagram

Let's Take It From The Top with Mikayla Renfrow!  The ladies are taking over in these last 2 weeks of the COLLEGE SERIES!  Mikayla will be chatting all about her experience as a Musical Theatre major at The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (AKA CCM).  We hear how Mikayla and I crossed paths while she was tackling the college audition process, her journey through college, and what it was like to close out her college career in the pandemic.  Mikayla is so honest and open about her struggles and successes in this episode.  I'm so thrilled to share it with you today!

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• Check out the CCM Musical Theatre Program
  • Website
  • CCM Musical Theatre Instagram
  • U of Cincinnati CCM Instagram

Let's Take It From The Top with Caleb Mathura!  I am so thrilled to welcome Caleb to chat all about his experience at Point Park University (my alma mater)!  Caleb is entering his senior year of college this September, so he provides a perspective of what the college experience looks like right now.  We cover what it was like to be in a musical theatre program in the middle of the pandemic, the teachers who have influenced Caleb thus far, and what he hopes is in store for him in the future.  This is such an amazing episode!  So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!  

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• Check out the Point Park University Musical Theatre Program
  • Website
  • PPU Musical Theatre Instagram
  • Point Park University Instagram

Let's Take It From The Top with Jaye Alexander!  We begin another series of LTIFTT, this time focusing on all things COLLEGE!  Over the next 4 weeks, we will hear from 4 amazing artists who attended 4 of the top college Musical Theatre programs in the country.  We begin with Jaye, who attended The University of Michigan!  We cover everything from the college audition process to senior showcase, so get ready to learn a lot and enjoy this episode with Jaye.  

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• Connect with Jaye!
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  • Spotify  
• Check out The University of Michigan Musical Theatre Program
  • Website
  • U of M Instagram
  • UofM Musical Theatre Instagram

Let's Take It From The Top with RJ Magee!  In this BONUS EPISODE, RJ breaks down his experience working on Theality TV, a reality show about the making of a new Off Broadway Musical, Little House on the Ferry.  RJ, who owns his own casting company, was the casting director for the project and can be seen keeping the peace and keeping things moving in this hysterical and entertaining reality show.  Check below for how you can stream Theality TV and stay in touch with RJ!

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Let's Take It From The Top with Kyra Leeds!  In our final installment of the SUMMERSTOCK SERIES, we have the wonderful, Kyra.  We will cover Kyra's favorite theatre experience performing in the ensemble of Parade at The Rev Theatre Company.   Get ready to hear about this wonderful, yet underrated, musical, find out how Kyra became Dance Captain for the show, and why it is her favorite theatrical experience she's had.  So excited to close out the series with Kyra!  Enjoy!

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  • Website KyraLeeds.com

Let's Take It From The Top with Bernie Baldassaro!  Week 3 of the Summerstock Series!  Bernie is going to chat all about being in the ensemble of Freaky Friday at North Shore Music Theatre.  After growing up doing the children's theatre at North Shore, this was Bernie's first time back to the main stage as an adult.  He achieved a long time goal, and we'll get to hear all about it this week.  Only 1 more week of the Summerstock series!  Be sure to stay tuned to Let's Take It From The Top for all the exciting things coming up!

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Let's Take It From The Top with Jenna Leigh Miller!   We are back with the second episode of the Summerstock Series!  Today, we will chat all about Jenna's experience at The Millbrook Playhouse during the summers of 2016 & 2017.  Jenna is such an inspiring artist, and I am excited to share her light and energy  with all of you today.  Enjoy this week's episode!

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  • JennaLeighMiller.com
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