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A podcast for musical theatre actors who want to take their vocal artistry to the next level by going deep into the music of musical theatre. We’ll be dissecting the songs, character and vocal archetypes, musical genres, and vocals styles of Broadway so that you can: 1) create a powerful audition book that showcases your artistry and actually gets you work 2) feel totally at home reading the musical score of a show 3) define your unique artistic voice 4) and craft a performing career you love! Each week, you’ll hear educational content, live coachings, and interviews with theatre professionals – all focused on storytelling through song, developing your vocal artistry, and helping you discover the unique greatness you have to offer the world. Consider me your own personal vocal coach in your ear buds, cheering you on and bringing you the reality checks you need along the way. If you’ve been dying to discover the songs that connect with your soul, refine your vocal performance, and actually book the gig, then this is the place for you. I’m Korrie Yamaoka, musical theatre vocal coach and music director for 15+ years, and I’m so excited to be walking this journey with you. Let’s dive in.
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Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Whether you’re a young actor or a Broadway veteran, chances are you’ve had a horrifying audition experience. Ever had the accompanist stop playing in the middle of your audition? Or did you show up late and nearly miss your audition appointment?
In this special episode, my fellow music director Kathryn Lounsbery and I share our own horror stories from behind the piano as well as submissions from listeners, including Broadway’s Beth Malone (Fun Home, Angels in America).
You’ll hear us talk about Sondheim mishaps, terrible dance calls, callback partners that botched the scene, and directors cutting you off multiple times on a song. The stories are truly terrifyingly brutal and yet somehow also make us feel like we’re not alone in this crazy theatre experience.
If you’re looking for a good laugh or you just want to know you’re not the only one with a horrific audition experience, then take a listen to this episode!
Listen to the whole episode now or use the time stamps below to navigate to specific stories.
1:00 Welcome/Kathryn’s Russian Grad Schoo Horror Story
6:54 Korrie’s Page-Turning Nightmare
9:29 Jessica’s Mortifying New York Audition
15:44 Tyler’s Improv Fail
19:05 Bryan’s Frightening Callback Email
22:35 Mitzi’s Sondheim Fiasco
24:25 Robert’s Brutal Sondheim Audition
29:04 Melissa’s “In the Heights” Disaster
35:04 Korrie’s Dreadful Hemiola from “The Great Comet”
36:37 Tim’s Ghastly “Annie” Audition with Martin Charnin!
44:44 Lauren’s Grad School Professor from Hell
49:44 Kathryn’s Kia Commercial Audition Humiliation
56:00 Beth Malone’s Hellacious Lincoln Center Callback for South Pacifi
Xo,
Korrie
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