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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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Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Broadway veteran and award-winning director, Thomas James O’Leary, lifts the veil and shares his journey to Broadway where he played title role in Phantom of the Opera for over 1,000 performances.
In this in-depth episode, Tom shares loads of lessons about rising through the ranks of some of the greatest mega musicals in history (Les Miserable, Chess, Miss Saigon) as well as the specific performance techniques that helped him break through to playing the lead role of the Phantom.
If you’re a megamusical history buff, a Phantom fan, or just looking for helpful tips about being a better performer, then this episode is for you!
Listen to the whole episode now, or use the time stamps below to navigate to specific topics.
1:00 Welcome/Intro
5:30 Early Years and Going to New York
9:34 His botched audition for Les Miserable 1st National Tour
15:28 Audition for Chess (Broadway), finding “Pity the Child”
19:27 Owning Your Niche – “intense”
22:24 Being a Swing on Les Mis 1st National Tour
27:02 Chess (1st National Tour)
31:03 Audition for Miss Saigon (Broadway), the Dance Call!
34:54 Rehearsal stories Miss Saigon, not getting understudy role of Chris
43:46 Journey to lead role of Phantom on Broadway and his acting transformation
1:04:25 Acting through song, learning your music, and audition tips
1:19:16 Korrie’s Wrap Up
Xo,
Korrie
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