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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 Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Ever wonder what it’s really like to WORK a National Tour of a Broadway musical? I mean, like being in BUSINESS as an actor and dealing with contracts, agents, and managers?
In this episode, April Josephine shares her journey as an actor in New York and how she booked the First National Tour of Mean Girls. She admits that she had to learn the ropes of the business side of things by asking other actors while on tour. She also had to get active on the Equity website and find things out for herself.
In this interview, she tells you all the things she wish someone had told her, including:
- The benefits of self tapes for actors with learning disabilities
- What to look for in an agent
- The difference between an agent and a manager
- How and when do you pay your agent and manager
- The audition and callback process for the First National Tour of Mean Girls
- How do contracts work for tours
- The rehearsal and maintenance process for long running tours
- How to be a life-long learner and discover new strengths in yourself
April is based in Manhattan, and loves the art of storytelling in any and all forms. She grew up in sunny California, and had the opportunity to grow and work in many regional productions based there. To Name a few: La Jolla PlayHouse, Moonlight Stage Productions, Lambs Players Theater, La Mirada/McCoy Rigby Entertainment, 3-D Theatricals, Welk Resort Theater.
Other passions include teaching/ collaborating with budding artists (tiny tot to young adult) in any way that furthers growth, safety and positivity in dance and the performing arts.
She has been on the road with the Broadway First National Tour, Mean Girls The Musical, since October 2021, playing Mrs. George, Mrs. Heron, and her favorite adult woman, Ms Norbury. She looks forward to working in and alongside the arts in the future as a beacon for hope, a catalyst for change, and rehabilitation in our world.
If you’re looking for VERY PRACTICAL advice about managing the business side of your acting while also pursuing work that connects to your heart, then this is the episode for you!
Xo,
Korrie
Find more about April at www.apriljosephinemedia.com
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