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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 Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
You guys, this episode is GOLD!!!
I sat down with Jacole Kitchen, Casting Director for the La Jolla Playhouse (San Diego, CA), and asked her all the questions I’ve been dying to know about the casting process and what directors and casting directors are looking for in auditions. And, boy did she deliver!
We talked about:
- What is the role of a casting director?
- What place does “type” have in today’s climate of color-bold casting, reimagining roles, and creating equity for actors of all backgrounds?
- What makes an actor stand out in the audition room?
- What is expected in a self-tape?
- And so much more!
Jacole is incredibly generous and dropped truth bomb after truth bomb about what actors should be doing in their auditions.
Jacole’s full bio:
Jacole Kitchen is the Director of Arts Engagement and In-House Casting at La Jolla Playhouse, spearheading numerous community based programs. She works closely with our San Diego veterans and other communities underserved in theatre arts.
She is also the resident casting director working in tandem with NY casting offices for La Jolla Playhouse Productions including: six-show season, POP Tour, and various developmental workshops and readings.
In addition, Jacole is an educator and private coach for acting, auditions and professional development. Formerly, Jacole was a bicoastal talent agent at Kazarian/Spencer/Ruskin, specializing in professional theatre actors, directors and choreographers.
Directing credits include, Pick Me Last and Light Years Away (La Jolla Playhouse/Pop Tour), The Music Sounds Different to Me Now (La Jolla Playhouse/WOW Festival), Cardboard Piano (Diversionary Theatre), An Iliad (New Village Arts) and September and Her Sisters (Scripps Ranch Theatre/ OoaL New Play Festival). Assistant/Associate directing credits include, Escape to Margaritaville, Tiger Style and Guards at the Taj (La Jolla Playhouse), HONKY, The Oldest Boy and Detroit (San Diego Repertory Theatre).
Get out a pad of paper for taking notes, and press play now!
Xo,
Korrie
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