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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 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
A disarmingly honest conversation about career, loving yourself (ie your voice), and taking on the identity of "artist."
In this episode, you’ll hear Sasha talk about finding success in unexpected opportunities like workshops, readings, and cabaret shows. She also shares her honest realizations about fighting her “type” and coming to terms with her voice (which she now loves, btw).
Sasha received her MFA in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University and her BFA in Musical Theatre with emphasis in Acting and Vocal Repertoire from The Boston Conservatory.
Some of her favorite NY credits include: Jerry Springer the Opera (Carnegie Hall); Colette Collage (The York Theatre) I and Albert (York), The Grand Tour (York); and readings/workshops such as Carrie: the Musical (with Sutton Foster & Marin Mazzie, dir. Stafford Arima), Mister Hollands Opus: the Musical (with BD Wong), Dig Lenny Bruce (with Mario Cantone & Mary Testa, dir. Jerry Dixon), TV: ABC's What Would You Do? (“Ugly Americans in Paris”), Food Fighters (judge), and one-time game show winner on $100,000 Pyramid. Commercials: Jenny Craig nat'l (w/Mariah Carey).
Sasha wrote her thesis on “The Art and the Venue of Cabaret” and has written, produced, and performed her own cabarets in NYC, San Diego, and LA. Sasha has been a faculty member in the Musical Theatre programs at Pace University, Marymount Manhattan College, San Diego State University, and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA)..
If you’ve ever questioned your own success or wondered if this was what you were “supposed” to be doing, then you’ll want to hear this conversation.
Find more about Sasha at www.sashaweiss.com
Xo,
Korrie
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