Los mejores podcasts de Kerry Butler (2024)

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S4 EP14 I Can't Say No with Ali Stroker 48:21

3M ago48:21

48:21

You'll love this episode with Ali Stroker, someone who really hasn’t let anything stop her. Even though no one in a wheelchair had ever been nominated for a Tony award, or even been on Broadway, she still let herself dream! (And win the Tony award!!!) Hear this incredibly inspiring episode about how she doesn’t take no for an answer. She finds ways…

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S4 EP13 Make 'Em Laugh with Roger Bart 45:14

3M ago45:14

45:14

Roger Bart, one of the funniest people on Broadway, joins us this week. I really wanted to know how he approaches comedic roles- like Doc in Back to the future. He tells us all about his technique to finding the funny. ROGER BART Originated the role of Doc Brown in Back to The Future in London and on Broadway. Broadway: The Producers (Tony, Drama D…

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S4 EP12 Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now with Laura Bell Bundy & Marissa Jaret Winokur 54:45

4M ago54:45

54:45

My friends and castmates, Laura Bell Bundy & Marissa Jaret Winokur join me for a special announcement about our show Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now! We also talk about Marissa's career journey, audition songs, and memories from Hairspray. Marissa Jaret Winokur is perhaps best known for creating the role of “Tracy Turnblad” in the Broadway musical Hairspr…

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S4 EP11 Into the Woods wth Matt Lenz 30:52

6M ago30:52

30:52

Matt Lenz created In The Works- In The Woods. I always tell young actors to try to get in on the ground level of new shows- here is your chance! In The Works is a like a summer camp for creatives! There is an opportunity to create your own work, or audition to be in a new show, or go see a work in progress! Listen for all the info! Matt Lenz is a N…

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S4 EP10 Stay Gold with Danya Taymor 34:18

7M ago34:18

34:18

Danya Taymor just directed her first big Broadway musical, The Outsiders, and got nominated for a Tony! She tells us all about the casting process, what draws her to a certain actor, and gives great advice on how to start your career and break into Broadway! Danya Taymor is a Tony-award nominated and Obie-award winning New York based director, writ…

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S4 EP9 I'd Rather Be Sailing with Henry Koperski 27:04

8M ago27:04

27:04

Musician, composer, and writer, Henry Koperski, joins Reeve Carney and Jeanine Tesori in our final installment of the live interviews from The Broadway Cruise. Henry Koperski is a composer, writer, and music director based out of Los Angeles. He has composed for stage and screen, and has scores and songs featured on Netflix, Audible and Showtime. T…

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S4 EP8 Great Adventure with Jeanine Tesori 19:53

8M ago19:53

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Jeanine Tesori talks casting, piano training, writing and more! She gives great advice on auditioning, and what she looks for in the room in part two of The Broadway Cruise! Jeanine Tesori is an American composer and music arranger, best known for her work in the theater. Tesori began her Broadway career as a dance music arranger for the 1995 reviv…

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S4 EP7 All I've Ever Known with Reeve Carney 25:31

9M ago25:31

25:31

We are going live from the Broadway Cruise! Our first of three guests is Reeve Carney. He tells us about the highs and lows in his career, and how he takes control and creates his own work. Reeve Carney an American actor and singer/songwriter known for originating the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway and …

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S4 EP6 Clues to Creating the Hat with Sandy Rustin 31:07

10M ago31:07

31:07

How can you create your own work? Sandy Rustin started out as a performer and transitioned into writing. The Cottage, written by Rustin, recently played on Broadway and her play Clue is on tour. Today we will hear about her transition into writing and what she learned about auditioning from being behind the table. Sandy Rustin is a Broadway playwri…

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S4 EP5 Oh My Pod, We're Breaking Broadway! Crossover Episode with Jayke Workman 46:16

10M ago46:16

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Today's episode is a crossover with Jayke Workman's podcast, Oh My Pod U Guys. Oh My Pod U Guys Episode Description: From Hairspray to Beetlejuice, to a Tony Nominated performance as Kira in Xanadu, Kerry Butler has one of the most extensive careers on Broadway. I am joined by Bway icon, Kerry Butler, to chat all about her incredible career on Broa…

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S4 EP4 Opening Doors to Open Calls with Jason Styres - Part 2 29:51

10M ago29:51

29:51

We have casting director, Jason Styres, back for part two- giving insight into the casting process. Jason discusses casting from open calls- What makes someone stand out in auditions? How to work on the material for auditions. Then we have Margot Plum on to chat about side hustles. Jason is an award-winning casting director whose work is currently …

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S4 EP3 Opening Doors to Open Calls with Jason Styres - Part 1 31:42

11M ago31:42

31:42

We have casting director, Jason Styres, on this episode giving insight into the casting process. Jason discusses casting from open calls - What makes someone stand out in auditions? How to work on the material for auditions. Then Margot Plum joins to give the logistics on finding open calls. Jason is an award-winning casting director whose work is …

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S4 EP2 Tik Tok Boom! with Emily Kristen Morris - Part 2 22:00

11M ago22:00

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Back for Part 2! We have TikTok star and Wicked National Tour standby for Elphaba, Emily Kristen Morris. In addition to being a working actress and social media influencer, Emily is a certified vocal coach. Because she has so much to share, Emily is my guest for the next two episodes. She will share stories about her career and offer her favorite v…

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S4 EP1 Tik Tok Boom! with Emily Kristen Morris - Part 1 30:20

11M ago30:20

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We have TikTok star and Wicked National Tour standby for Elphaba, Emily Kristen Morris. In addition to being a working actress and social media influencer, Emily is a certified vocal coach. Because she has so much to share, Emily is my guest for the next two episodes. She will share stories about her career and offer her favorite vocal tips. We wil…

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S3 EP21 I Hope I Get - In with "Mapping the College Audition" 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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It’s college audition time! I did a joint podcast with "Mapping the College Audition" and talked about MY college experience and how that is different from today. (Loved Ithaca College!) They don’t cut people anymore?!!! Hope this helps you trust the process! And trust you will get in where you are meant to be. Follow Mapping the College Audition! …

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S3 EP20 Go The Distance with Jose Llana 46:24

1y ago46:24

46:24

Your show is moving to Broadway! Actually, not happening. Your show may move to Broadway! Not yet... How do you handle the hope/stress and live your life while you are involved with a show that MAY go to Broadway? After years and years, Jose Llana is finally back on Broadway with the hit show Here Lies Love. Listen to his journey getting there! Fol…

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S3 EP19 How to Survive a Killer Musical- Part 2 with Douglas J. Cohen 26:55

1+ y ago26:55

26:55

Douglas J. Cohen recently wrote a a book, How to Survive a Killer Musical, Agony and Ecstasy on the Road to Broadway, giving great insight into creating a new musical. Great insight for anyone who wants to get in on the ground level of creating a new show! Part two of two. Douglas J Cohen's composing credits: Music & Lyrics for No Way to Treat A La…

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S3 EP18 How to Survive a Killer Musical- Part 1 with Douglas J. Cohen 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

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Douglas J. Cohen recently wrote a a book, How to Survive a Killer Musical, Agony and Ecstasy on the Road to Broadway, giving great insight into creating a new musical. Great insight for anyone who wants to get in on the ground level of creating a new show! Part one of two. Douglas J Cohen's composing credits: Music & Lyrics for No Way to Treat A La…

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S3 EP17 Children and Art with Matthew Scott 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

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Broadway star Matthew Scott - best known for Jersey Boys and Sondheim on Sondheim talks about creating his own show. Get some tips on how to create your own work and how to write your own show. Matthew's Broadway credits: Grand Horizons, An American in Paris, Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair, and Jersey Boys Follow Matthew Scott on Instagram …

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S3 EP16 Have to Believe You Are Magic, with Cheyenne Jackson 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

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Reunited with my co-star from Xanadu, Cheyenne Jackson. Cheyenne moved from a very small town, not knowing anything about theater to… Not Broadway... Seattle! From there he eventually made it to Broadway and then Hollywood. I asked him about that transition. He has great self-tape tips! Cheyenne's Broadway credits include: Into The Woods, Finian's …

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S3 EP15 Take It Up A Step, with Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman 42:32

1+ y ago42:32

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Brilliant award winning song writing team Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman are my guests. Currently they are represented on Broadway in the smash hit Some Like it Hot. I had the privilege of working with them on Hairspray and Catch Me If You Can. You also may know their music from the tv show Smash. We talk about their incredible careers, and they gi…

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S3 EP14 Do The Hustle, with Mandy Gonzalez & Aurore Joly 26:17

1+ y ago26:17

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Continuing our discussion of side hustles, we have Mandy Gonzalez. She starred in Hamilton for five years, was Elphaba in Wicked, and originated Nina in In the Heights. Even with all those amazing credits, she still finds other work. We also have Aurore Joly, who moved to NYC from France to try to make it on Broadway. While going on auditions and w…

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S3 EP13 I Can Cook Too, with Katie Webber & David Josefsberg 19:49

1+ y ago19:49

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I have been doing a series on side hustles, because people don’t talk about how much an actor’s salary can fluctuate. There could be one great year, and then a few years where you barely make money acting. That’s normal. This week we have Katie Webber and David Josefsberg - actors who between the two of them have been in over 20 Broadway shows! The…

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S3 EP12 What You Want, with Laura Bell Bundy 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

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Laura Bell Bundy is about to star on Broadway in The Cottage! She has been acting in this business since she was eleven, when she starred in Ruthless! Off-Broadway. (She had some very famous understudies.) We have the best time catching up and hearing all her wonderful advice for performers AND learning all about her business and activism that is s…

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S3 BONUS - Welcome to the Theater, with 2023 Tony Nominees 35:21

1+ y ago35:21

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Dream of getting a Tony on Broadway? Here are some words of advice from this year's Tony nominees, including Nikki Crawford, Wendell Pierce, Kevin Cahoon, Kevin Del Aguila, Jordan Cooper, Jen Weber, James Ijames, Eva Price and many more! You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my websi…

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S3 EP11 - It's Corn with Robert Horn 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

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Robert Horn, the Tony nominated writer of Shucked and classic tv shows Designing Women, Teen Beach Movie and so many others, tells us what the creative team looks for during auditions. And, why you may have given the best audition, but still not have gotten the part! Follow Robert @rhorn1 on Instagram and Twitter. You can find me on Instagram @kerr…

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S3 EP10 - When Opportunity Knocks with Bonnie Milligan 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

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Bonnie Milligan tells us how she went from open calls to getting a Tony nomination for Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway. Follow Bonnie in Instagram at @beltingbons and Twitter @BeltingBonnie. You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerrybutlernyc. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at kerrybutlercoach.com, follow @kerrybutlercoac…

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S3 BONUS - Nothing else but you…Tony, Tony 15:38

1+ y ago15:38

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The 2023 Tony Nominees share the tough times they made it through before becoming a nominee. We spoke live with Nikki Crawford, James Ijames, Kevin Cahoon, Julia Lester, Lorna Courtney, NaTasha Yvette Williams, and Miriam Silverman just days after the nominations were announced. Get ready to be inspired! You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 a…

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S3 EP9 - Who Taught Her Everything She Knows? with Tovah Feldshuh 46:26

1+ y ago46:26

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We have Tovah Feldshuh, star of Funny Girl, as our guest. Tovah celebrates a milestone this month - 50 years being on Broadway! Listen as she shares her unconventional journey to getting on Broadway and decades of incredible stories along the way. Learn more about Tovah at tovahfeldshuh.com/. Follow her on Instagram @tovahfeld, Facebook @TovahFelds…

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S3 EP8 - Gonna Sell Some Cookies, with Dana Steingold 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

29:22

Once you have made it on Broadway are you set? NO! We are always hustling! Dana talks about how she kept her “day” job while performing on Broadway. The dry spells can be long, so we all have to have other ways to make a living. Follow Dana Steingold @dsteinface on Instagram and Twitter. You can find me on Instagram @kerrybutler1 and TikTok @kerryb…

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S3 EP7 - At the Ballet, with Aurore Joly and Dana Steingold 48:13

1+ y ago48:13

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This week we have Aurore Joly, a dancer who lived and trained in Paris alone at a very young age, talking about her journey to New York. She is my Pilates instructor, and she helped me be able to do 8 shows a week with an injury. We ALSO have Dana Steingold on to talk about getting through 8 shows a week in Beetlejuice, and we may bring up the comp…

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S3 EP6 - FEARLESS with Mandy Gonzalez 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

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This week we have my dear friend - the fearless Mandy Gonzalez. Mandy has starred in so many amazing Broadway shows - Wicked, Hamilton, and In the Heights to name a few. Mandy talks about getting her start in theater, and how she was able to do 8 shows a week in Hamilton while being a mom AND going through cancer treatments. She is a survivor. Join…

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S3 EP5 - Feed Me Seymour, with Katie Webber 28:28

1+ y ago28:28

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This week we have triple threat Katie Webber on. Not only has Katie been in 9 broadway shows, but she is also a trained holistic nutritionist. Performers are athletes. She talks about how best to fuel our bodies to be able to do eight shows a week. Learn more about Katie, her favorite recipes, and her cookbooks at katiewebbernyc.com. Follow her on …

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S3 EP4 - BREATHE with David Josefsberg 28:01

2y ago28:01

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David Josefsberg has been in 9 broadway shows, and most recently he had the great pleasure of playing my husband in Beetlejuice 😂. Staying on the topic of doing 8 shows a week, I interviewed David to find out his tricks. When you are put in for a show, it can be very stressful. You barely have any time to rehearse with the cast. I remember when Dav…

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S3 EP3 - Consider Yourself(Tape) - Part 2, with Andrew Fem 23:27

2y ago23:27

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Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with casting director Andrew Fem! I found Andrew through Instagram and LOVED their content. Andrew breaks down the do’s and don’ts of self tape auditions from the casting director’s perspective. Whether it is for TV, film or theater, Andrew discusses the differences and shares how to nail the self tape. Learn more …

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S3 EP2 - Consider Yourself(Tape) - Part 1, with Andrew Fem 27:33

2y ago27:33

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All auditions have changed in a big way since Covid! I found casting director Andrew Fem‘s Instagram and LOVED their content! Andrew breaks down the do’s and don’ts of self tape auditions from the casting director’s perspective. Whether it is for TV, film or theater, Andrew discusses the differences and shares how to nail the self tape. Learn more …

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S3 EP1 - When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It, with Angie Schworer 29:40

2y ago29:40

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Ever wonder how dancers can do the things they do eight shows a week?!! Me too! I have my dear friend and Broadway darling Angie Schworer (Currently in Some Like it Hot) on to let us know how she has the stamina and energy to keep going from show to show. Angie gives us all the tips on how to get it, and how to flaunt it, eight times a week! Learn …

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S2 EP10 - It’s A Hard Knock Life - Part 2, with Laura Bell Bundy and Telly Leung 20:41

2+ y ago20:41

20:41

As someone who gets rejected pretty much every day, I have always felt comfort in hearing other people’s rejection stories. My advice is know that rejection is just part of being an actor and try not to take it personally. This episode will feature stories from Laura Bell Bundy and Telly Leung. As always, you can follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler…

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S2 EP9 - It’s A Hard Knock Life - Part 1, with Constantine Maroulis and Ann Harada 15:17

2+ y ago15:17

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As someone who gets rejected pretty much every day, I have always felt comfort in hearing other people’s rejection stories. My advice is know that rejection is just part of being an actor and try not to take it personally. This episode will feature stories from Constantine Maroulis and Ann Harada. As always, you can follow me on Instagram @kerrybut…

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S2 EP8 - What’s the story morning glory? - Part 2, with Bret Shuford 28:38

2+ y ago28:38

28:38

What’s the story morning glory?... Insta-story that is! Find out how to work social media to market yourself. This episode is the second part of our conversation with the incredibly knowledgeable Bret Shuford - Broadway Actor, Create Life Coach and one half of the Broadway Husbands. You do not want to miss it! As always, you can follow me on Instag…

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S2 EP7 - What’s the story morning glory? - Part 1, with Bret Shuford 29:08

2+ y ago29:08

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What’s the story morning glory?... Insta-story that is! Find out how to work social media to market yourself. Our guest is the incredibly knowledgeable Bret Shuford - Broadway Actor, Create Life Coach and one half of the Broadway Husbands. You do not want to miss this one! As always, you can follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler1. For coaching and te…

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S2 Bonus - BEETLEJUICE CAST EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE! 28:53

2+ y ago28:53

28:53

The ghost-with-the-most is returning to Broadway! Barbara Maitland herself goes behind the scenes with Alex Brightman, Elizabeth Teeter, David Josefsberg, Adam Dannheisser, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer! She gets the inside scoop on all things Beetlejuice with answers to never-before-asked questions, funny back-stage anecdotes and rituals... all whi…

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S2 EP6 - A Fresh Take, with Director Sammi Cannold 35:37

3y ago35:37

35:37

In this episode we talk to Sammi Cannold about her journey to becoming a director - from putting on shows with shampoo bottles as a kid, to going to Stanford to study theater, to landing on Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 in Hollywood and Entertainment list. Listen to Sammi discuss what she looks for at auditions, her process as a director, and the f…

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S2 EP5 - I’m just a Broadway Baby! - Part 2, with Presley Ryan, her mom & some VERY special guests 34:33

3y ago34:33

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This episode features more of my conversation with my friend from Beetlejuice, Presley Ryan, and her mom Kim about getting into the business as a kid and what it’s like being the youngest person in the room. We also have some VERY special guests. Spoiler alert - it’s my parents! This episode is for all the child and teen actors out there (and your …

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S2 Ep4 - I’m just a Broadway Baby! - Part 1, with Presley Ryan and her mom Kim 25:47

3y ago25:47

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I ask my friend from Beetlejuice, Presley Ryan, and her mom Kim all about getting into the business as a kid and what it’s like being the youngest person in the room. This episode is for all the child and teen actors out there (and your parents!) As always, you can follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler1. For coaching and teaching, visit my website at…

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S2 Ep3 - A New Lens, with Schele Williams 51:19

3y ago51:19

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In this episode we're joined by Schele Williams, director of the upcoming revival of AIDA. We explore looking at the world and theater through a post-COVID lens, talk about her children’s book Your Legacy, in which she looks at slavery through a new lens - and as always we get some great audition advice. Follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler1. For co…

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S2 Ep2 - Learn Your Lessons Well - Part 2, with Kaitlin Hopkins 19:59

3y ago19:59

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We continue our interview with Kaitlin Hopkins from Bat Boy fame and currently the head of the Musical Theatre program at Texas State University. In this episode she talks about the mental wellness program that she founded and shares with universities around the world. As always, you can follow me on Instagram @kerrybutler1. For coaching and teachi…

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S2 Ep1 - Learn Your Lessons Well - Part 1, with Kaitlin Hopkins 40:58

3y ago40:58

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Ask and you shall receive! This episode is all about going to college for theater. Kaitlin Hopkins created the BFA Musical Theatre program at Texas State University, ranked in the top 10 musical theatre programs in the nation. She also starred as my mom in Bat Boy - “Shelly nooooo!” (Insider joke). Kaitlin shares great insight and information on th…