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Have you ever wondered how much movement is too much movement in an audition?
Have you struggled to find movement that feels authentic to you?
In this episode, Roger Ellis (@rogerellis), head of movement in the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University, shares how he develops character, creates choreography, and develops a directorial vision through the lens of movement.
He pulls back the curtain on his creative process and reveals the specific tactics he uses to devise choreography, dig deeper into a showâs themes, and how to bring out each actorâs truest self.
Roger Ellis (they/he) is a movement director and filmmaker investigating the mixed reality of Black-queer-aspec experience. Roger is the original director of Nikki Lynetteâs Get Out Alive (Steppenwolf, film adaptation, National Alliance for Musical Theatre). Current projects include the documusical series Unhappy Songs About Unhappy Things, sound installation Interstitial and the short film Emergency Contact. Ellis is an assistant professor and head of the movement area for the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University.
In this interview, we discuss:
What does storytelling mean to you?What's your approach to storytelling through choreography?When you're starting to choreograph a new show, how do you begin?How do you approach the score? What's your process?What's your take on movement in auditions? How can actors utilize movement in auditions without it feeling fully choreographed?How can they best represent themselves in the movement?What are you looking for in callbacks that is different from auditions?I hope you enjoy this fascinating conversation!
Xo,
Korrie
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Ever wonder what itâs 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 disabilitiesWhat to look for in an agentThe difference between an agent and a managerHow and when do you pay your agent and managerThe audition and callback process for the First National Tour of Mean GirlsHow do contracts work for toursThe rehearsal and maintenance process for long running toursHow to be a life-long learner and discover new strengths in yourselfApril 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 youâre 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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A disarmingly honest conversation about career, loving yourself (ie your voice), and taking on the identity of "artist."
In this episode, youâll hear Sasha talk about finding success in unexpected opportunities like workshops, readings, and cabaret shows. She also shares her honest realizations about fighting her âtypeâ 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? (âUgly Americans in Parisâ), 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 âThe Art and the Venue of Cabaretâ 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 youâve ever questioned your own success or wondered if this was what you were âsupposedâ to be doing, then youâll want to hear this conversation.
Find more about Sasha at www.sashaweiss.com
Xo,
Korrie
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Discover how training your brain and neurological system can instantly yield more freedom, control, and flexibility in your voice.
You guys, Iâve seen Kimberly Mollerâs work first hand, and I have to say - itâs like magic!
In this episode, I ask Kim all my questions about how neurology (all things nerves and nervous system) affects our voice. How can we improve tone, resonance, and control so that we feel more freedom and ease as we sing.
We also talk about how we can calm our nervous system and anxiety before auditioning and performing with simple physical exercises. Whether youâre backstage before a gig or in the waiting room for an audition, you CAN improve your singing within just minutes of doing these drills.
SPOILER: Iâve added these drills to my routine before I perform and before I record and am so happy with the results.
Kimberly Moller is on the Board of The National Association of Teachers of Singing in San Diego and a member of The Musical Theatre Educators Alliance. Her mentors include: Singing Athlete creator Andrew Byrne, Laurinda Nikkel (SDSU), Mary Saunders Barton (Penn State/Bel Canto can Belto method) and master Z-Health trainer Missy Bunch. Kimberly is Z-Health Essentials, R-Phase and I-Phase certified to assist with drills and mobility that impacts vocal production at the speed of the nervous system.
If youâre looking for a new way to access freedom in your voice (something beyond breathing exercises and vocalises), then listen to this episode. Then go check out Kim at www.vocalkinesthetics.com
Letâs get into it!
Xo,
Korrie
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In this 2-part series, Iâm going to tell you exactly how to mark your sheet music so that the accompanist has all the information they need to play well and in sync with YOUR version of the song.
Todayâs episode covers
how to mark the cuts inside your song, whether to use highlighters, what to do if youâre changing lyrics, how to clearly mark your ending, and even a short tangent on Bruce Willis. (So thereâs that.)Be sure to listen to last weekâs episode (Episode 41) so that you get the full picture of how to prepare your sheet music so that you have successful experiences with every accompanist:
EPISODE 41 Preparing Your Sheet Music PART 1: First Page of Your Cut & Binder Best Practices.
If you need a refresh on the industry standards for preparing your audition sheet music OR if you are completely new to this, then pull up a chair and press play! Letâs get into it!
Xo,
Korrie
Be sure to grab the FREE PDF - 7 Ways to Create an Intro for your Audition Cut
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Learn the 6 pieces of information that MUST be on the first page of your audition cut.
Do you worry the accompanist wonât play your song the right way?
Well, worry no longer, friend.
In this 2-part series, Iâm going to tell you exactly how to mark your sheet music so that the accompanist has all the information they need to play well and in sync with YOUR version of the song.
Todayâs episode is a detailed run-down of what needs to go on the first page of your audition cut.
For most of us, weâre starting our song somewhere in the middle of the song, right? Well, thereâs a ton of information that the accompanist needs to know that is ONLY ON THE FIRST PAGE of the music.
So, you need to transfer this information to the page youâre starting on.
Iâll also cover best practices surrounding binder choice and the age-old question: to use sheet protectors or not?
If you need a refresh on the industry standards for preparing your audition sheet music OR if you are completely new to this, then pull up a chair and press play! Letâs get into it!
Xo,
Korrie
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Letâs talk about 3 ways you can create contrast in your song choices and show your range of abilities and skills!
So youâve got an audition coming up and they want you to bring âtwo contrasting songs.â What do you choose?
Do you find yourself paralyzed by this question?
Or at a minimum, staring at your audition book with a dazed and confused look as you struggle to decide which two songs to sing?
Well, let me help you out!
In this episode, Iâm going to guide you through three different ways you want to show contrast when youâre pairing a song.
Once you know these three categories of contrast, you can go back to your book and start pairing songs with confidence and (dare I say) excitement!
Itâll be like each pair of songs is a mini one-person-show you get to put together for your audition. Fun!
Letâs dive in!
xo,
Korrie
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Ever wonder what you should be writing into your sheet music during rehearsal?
When Iâm music directing a show, I have a very specific list of things I want singers to write down in their score. These are stylistic choices that go beyond whatâs written on the page, and when everyone performs them as a unified ensemble, the music elevates to another level of nuance and professionalism.
But, what exactly are these âthingsâ Iâm telling them to write down?
Friend, let me tell you!
Today, Iâm sharing nine essential music markings you should be writing in your score during every rehearsal!
Some of these markings are basic and others involve higher level musical analysis. But, ALL of them are integral to helping you:
Learn a song with precision and accuracyPerform musical phrases with consistent interpretation choicesSing in tune with other singersElevate your ensemble singing skillsAnd improve how you communicate with your music director and accompanistsIf you want to learn your music faster and with greater detail and nuance, then this episode is for you.
Grab a pen and paper, and letâs go!
Xo,
Korrie
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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 Iâve 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 âtypeâ have in todayâs 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.
Jacoleâs 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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Hey friends, in todayâs episode we are talking repertoire suggestions from the rarely done (yet Pulitzer prize winning) musical, Fiorello! (1959).
From the writing team of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (also Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me), this Golden Age show has a score that alternates between brassy, energetic uptempo numbers and string-driven bittersweet ballads. Throughout all the songs, there is wit, humor, and emotional depth, and totally relatable POLITICAL COMMENTARY!
Iâll share the specific songs that you can pull out for audition material and cabaret shows as well as the ensemble numbers you can use with your college and high school students.
I hope this helps you find some Golden Age material that feels fresh and not overdone!
Xo,
Korrie
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Friends, are you constantly worried youâre singing a song thatâs overdone for auditions? Do you worry you wonât stand out from the crowd and that maybe, GASP, someone else will sing the same songs as you?!
OR, do you have this undiscovered gem of a song and youâre not sure if itâs a good choice for your audition?
Well, first let me way: Thereâs a time and place for every song - both the well worn classic tune and the undiscovered gem.
In todayâs episode, Iâm going to walk you through the pros and cons of each type of song - the Familiar song and the Lesser Known song - so that you can make your decision with confidence and go into your audition without any apprehension.
Press play and letâs get into it!
Xo,
Korrie
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Hey friend, have you ever wondered âwhy does my version of this musical theatre song sound so plain in comparison to the cast recording?â Or maybe you wondered, âhow can I differentiate my performance from so-and-soâs famous Broadway version?â
Well, Iâve got you covered, boo!
In this episode I walk you through a process I call âshaping a melody,â a skill that all singers MUST have.
Shaping a melody is about making choices about how to interpret your song beyond the instructions given on the page. All those little black notes are just the beginning! Shaping a melody is also the key to creating your own unique version of a song while staying aligned with the appropriate style and genre of the song.
Friend, press play now to learn the 3 specific ways you can shape your melody and transform your song from ho-hum to heavenly.
Xo,
Korrie
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Hey Friend!
In todayâs episode Iâm laying out the 3 tier system I use with clients to help them create a diverse and powerful audition book that also showcases their strengths and personality.
Iâm talking all about how you can show the creative team who you are both as an artist and as a PERSON, as well as making sure you cover your bases with a variety of music styles.
If youâve been needing to revamp your audition book and find songs that better reflect who you are right now and will actually help you book the shows you love, then youâre going to want to listen to this episode.
Grab a cup of tea and a notebook and letâs go!
Xo,
Korrie
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Hey friends, itâs been a minute since I posted a new episode! In todayâs episode Iâm pulling back the curtain and sharing why I had to put down my podcast for 5 months, why Iâm back, and how Iâll be moving forward with the show.
If youâre feeling burned out, overcommitted, or feel like time is slipping through your fingers, then this episode is for you. Youâre not alone. I was feeling all those things, and I didnât know how I was ever going to get on top of it all.
The answer? Taking a FULL STOP on my podcast. It was super scary and I thought I would lose everything, BUT what actually happened over the next 5 months was truly transformational.
Tune in today to hear my story! I hope itâs an encouragement for you wherever youâre at!
Xo,
Korrie
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Whether youâre a young actor or a Broadway veteran, chances are youâve 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 Broadwayâs Beth Malone (Fun Home, Angels in America).
Youâll 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 weâre not alone in this crazy theatre experience.
If youâre looking for a good laugh or you just want to know youâre 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/Kathrynâs Russian Grad Schoo Horror Story
6:54 Korrieâs Page-Turning Nightmare
9:29 Jessicaâs Mortifying New York Audition
15:44 Tylerâs Improv Fail
19:05 Bryanâs Frightening Callback Email
22:35 Mitziâs Sondheim Fiasco
24:25 Robertâs Brutal Sondheim Audition
29:04 Melissaâs âIn the Heightsâ Disaster
35:04 Korrieâs Dreadful Hemiola from âThe Great Cometâ
36:37 Timâs Ghastly âAnnieâ Audition with Martin Charnin!
44:44 Laurenâs Grad School Professor from Hell
49:44 Kathrynâs Kia Commercial Audition Humiliation
56:00 Beth Maloneâs Hellacious Lincoln Center Callback for South Pacifi
Xo,
Korrie
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Charles Gilbert is an educator and author who has been training young performers and creating provocative original work for the musical stage for forty years. He started the Musical Theater Program at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and headed it for nearly 20 years.
He's the author of the book, The SAVI Singing Actor, and the creator of SAVI Cards, a unique training tool for singing actors and teachers. He's a founding member and Past President of the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance, and has taught workshops and master classes in America, the UK, Europe and Australia.
Charles is a professional director and music director whose original works for the musical stage include Assassins, source of the idea for the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name.
In this episode, I talk to Charles about his method for teaching how to be a singing actor. He calls it being a SAVI singer â S-A-V-I, and heâll tell us what each of those letters stands for.
Whatâs so neat about his approach is that he has taken this overwhelming idea of storytelling through song and created very specific, bite-sized exercises that help you work on individual elements of technique.
Press play, and letâs dive in!
Xo,
Korrie
Find Charles Gilbertâs book, The Savi Singing Actor at www.savisingingactor.com!
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Learn seven different ways to create an introduction for your audition cut that will communicate the mood, tempo, and key of your song.
Singers, this oft overlooked part of preparing your audition can actually be the key to your success!
When your introduction is well crafted, youâll be able to launch into your performance with confidence knowing that all the elements of your song â key, tempo, and mood â are exactly as you intended them to be.
How good does that feel?! So good.
In this episode, I offer you 7 different methods of creating an introduction for your song, using segments of the accompaniment thatâs right on the page.
If you want the tools to be able to communicate exactly the style and feel that you want to your coach or audition pianist, then press play and listen to this episode today!
Xo,
Korrie
ps - Make sure you download the FREE PDF that goes with this episode: 7 Ways to Create an Intro for Your Audition Cut PDF.
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How do we perform folk music in the world of musical theatre? Thatâs the question Iâm covering today with special guest, Madison Mae Williams.
With folk musicals like Hadestown, Come from Away, and Bright Star being so popular right now, Iâve been getting a lot of questions from singers on where to find a folk song and how to perform it for their audition.
This category of musical can seem difficult to audition for because the music doesnât center on vocal virtuosity. How do we show the auditors our vocal skill when the songs arenât especially range-y?
Well, my guest today, Madison Mae Williams, is here to speak on exactly that.
Madison Mae Williams is a multidisciplinary artist and scholar based in San Diego. Sheâs a PhD candidate at UC San Diego and her dissertation project focuses on alienation in countercultural performances of the Long Sixties. She received her BA concentrating in musical theatre, poetry, and Africana studies from Hampshire College.
Her other research areas include American musical theatre, the Black Power/Arts movements, horror and the uncanny, performance for children, and the films of Stanley Kubrick and John Cassavetes.
Maddie is passionate about theatre work that is accessible, radical, and increases visibility and representation for people of marginalized identities. She is a member of the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas and the Black Theatre Network.
In this episode, weâll be diving into the following questions:
What is folk music? Where does it come from? What kind of stories do folk songs tell? And how do we perform it as authentically as possible in the world of musical theatre?If youâre looking to deepen your interpretation of folk songs and step into the audition room with more confidence in this area, then this episode is for you!
Xo,
Korrie
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A breakdown of the creative team, production history, character arcs, and music styles of my favorite show, Little Shop of Horrors!
This dark comedy sci-fi horror spoof by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken is a gem of show full of quirky characters and an effervescent score that perfectly intones the pop music styles of doo wop and rock ân roll in 1950âs and 1960âs.
But just why does this show âwork?â What makes it tick?
In this episode, I discuss
how each characterâs âwantâ drives the action of the showwhich plot points are musicalizedthe popular music artists each character is similar toSPECIFIC AUDITION SONG IDEAS for each characterIn depth score analysis of âSkid Rowâ and âGrow For MeâIf you want to get a deeper understanding of how this ingenious show is put together, then press play now!
Xo,
Korrie
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Episode 27: Spotlight on Lyricist Howard Ashman & Bringing âI Wantâ Songs to Disney
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Learn the hallmarks of Ashmanâs lyric style and how he brought the dramatic conventions of musical theatre songs to Disney.
Howard Ashman was playwright, lyricist, and director who wrote lyrics for some of my favorite shows: Smile, Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. His song lyrics feature delightful rhymes and incredibly specific imagery that enrich the world of the musical.
In this episode, I analyze lyrics from his hit shows and put a spotlight on how he uses songs to
create more three-dimensional characterspaint the specific world of the showand communicate a characterâs âwantâ through the âI wantâ songSongs weâll discuss include âUnder the Sea,â âBe Our Guest,â âPart of Your World,â and âSomewhere thatâs Green,â and âUntil Tomorrow Night.â
If youâre ready to get a deeper understanding of Ashmanâs lyrics that will, in turn, deepen your enjoyment of performing his songs, then press play now!
Xo,
Korrie
Mentioned in this episode: Howard, a documentary about Howard Ashman available on Disney+.
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