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Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Morgan is an East Coast girl with a West Coast heart. Spending most childhood summers at Moonlight Amphitheatre, she loved telling stories from an early age. Morgan received an International Baccalaureate Diploma and attended Boston University as a Dean's Scholar with a focus on Political Science and International Relations.
Her life took a left turn when she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. Morgan traveled the world with the First National Tour of In The Heights, joined Antaeus Classical Theater Company and shortly thereafter, moved to New York. After participating in the Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton and Bandstand, Morgan is currently growing her passion for directing while working on Broadway and in Television and Film.
This episode was recorded in March of 2020.
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Victoria Weinberg is an independent theater and live event producer. She has been working with Glass Hall Full Productions as their U.S. Associate Producer for over 3 years. Most recently, GHF's work includes the recent Broadway revival of "Betrayal," "Sea Wall/A Life," "The Lehman Trilogy," and "Network." A South Florida native, Victoria graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Upon graduation, alongside Nick Luckebaugh, Victoria started Libra Theater Company, where she produced readings, concerts of new work (including music by Rob Rokicki, Joe Iconis, and Paul Gordon), and original plays at venues such as 59E59 Theaters. Her passion lies in developing exciting and diverse new work in the commercial theatre space. She is currently developing SYNCING INK, a new hip-hop experience by emcee NSangou Njikam, directed by Awoye Timpo slated for summer 2021. Additionally, Victoria works in live event production, as the co-producer of the PEN America Literary Awards, associate producer for the Drama Desk Awards. She's a proud dog mama of Tobi, the magical chi-weenie and her favorite Disney film is absolutely "The Aristocats."
This episode was recorded in March of 2020.
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Rachel is a Broadway actor, animal lover, certified yogi, business owner, and pursuing her masters in mental health. Her past credits include: Chicago, Jersey Boys, A Chorus alone, FAME!, Cabaret, Mozart In the Jungle and more. Rachel is passionate about wellness from the inside out, which she finds benefits actors in finding their truest and greatest work. Follow her journey @rachel_schur & www.rachelschur.com
This episode was recorded in March of 2020.
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Emmy Nominated Choreographer, and International tap star Chloé Arnold was discovered at a young age in Washington, DC by the legendary Debbie Allen. A leading lady of tap, Chloé has performed on stages around the globe and her choreography has been featured in over 50 episodes of The Late Late Show With James Corden, including the hit Crosswalk The Musical, Aladdin with Will Smith, Mena Massoud, and Naomi Scott. Also on hit television shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Good Morning America, HBO's Black Lady Sketch show, and national commercials/print campaigns for Special K, Macy’s, GAP, Aldo/Refinery 29, and Cantu.
Chloé’s is the Artistic Director & Founder of Syncopated Ladies, an all-female Tap company that are widely known for viral videos that have accumulated over 50 million views. The most successful being their tribute to Prince and their cover of Beyoncé’s Formation, which Beyoncé shared on all of her social media and then hired Chloé and the Syncopated Ladies to perform at her Ivy Park active wear clothing line launch at TopShop, London. Chloé along with her company performed live on ABC's Good Morning America and have had sold-out concerts in Los Angeles, Dubai, New York City and Washington, DC, receiving rave reviews in The New York Times and more.
Chloé is also a female entrepreneur that holds a degree from Columbia University. She and her sister co-founded Chloé and Maud Productions and DC Tap Festival, and co-produced the award-winning documentary TAP WORLD with Hollywood Executive Producer Dean Hargrove.
Other career highlights include winning So You Think You Can Dance: Dance Crew Battle (Season 11), HBO’s The Comeback, recurring role as an Onyx Girl on HBO's Boardwalk Empire, guest performing on America's Got Talent and Dancing With The Stars, a sold-out NY run of her One Woman show My Life. My Diary. My Dance. at La MaMa in New York City, Global Fusion Concert in Dubai, Jacob’s Pillow Dance, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids Easter Bonnet at The Minskoff Theatre, numerous musical productions with Debbie Allen including performing at a star-studded gala hosted by Diddy at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC.
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Originally from Michigan, Dana is a NY based performer who made her Broadway debut as the Girl Scout in Beetlejuice. Other credits include the National Tour of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Avenue Q Off- Broadway and Anyone Can Whistle at City Center Encores! She’s been seen at tens of regional theaters, the NYMF, the Fringe, NAMT, hundreds of readings and workshops and dozens of day jobs. She is the voice of Saraline on Nickelodeon’s “Welcome to the Wayne.” Dana lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dogs.
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Alexis Scheer is a playwright, actor, and producer, named Rising Theatre Star by the Improper Bostonian in the Boston’s Best Issue and one of Remezcla’s 8 Exciting Latinx Playwrights. Plays: Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (WP Theater/Second Stage, NYT Critic’s Pick, Kilroy’s List, LTC Carnaval of New Latinx Work finalist, Relentless Award semifinalist, Bay Area Playwrights Festival finalist), Laughs in Spanish, Christina (Roe Green Award), and The Sensational (Actors' Theatre of Louisville). Her work has been developed at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, McCarter Theatre Center, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, San Diego REP, and more. She is currently working on commissions for Manhattan Theatre Club and Second Stage. Alexis’ favorite acting credits include the Boston premiere of Blasted, a storefront Equus, and a regional production of Fiddler on the Roof she did when she was 13 instead of getting Bat Mitzvah’ed (true story). She also moonlights as the Producing Artistic Director of award-winning fringe company, Off the Grid Theatre. Alexis is a proud Miami native and New World School of the Arts alum, and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and MFA in Playwriting from Boston University. Instagram: @scheer_madness / Twitter: @alexisscheer / www.alexisscheer.com
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Emily Marshall is a NYC based music director, supervisor, keyboard player and arranger. She was the Music Director/Vocal Arranger of the widely popular Be More Chill, both in it's sold out Off-Broadway run at the Signature Theater in 2018 and on Broadway in 2019. You may have heard her playing on many different shows over the past few years in New York including - Rock of Ages, Ain’t Too Proud, Head Over Heels, Elf, Beautiful, School of Rock, Mean Girls, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory and more. She has also toured with We Will Rock You, A Chorus Line and Beauty and the Beast, as well as helped mount tours of Flashdance, Elf and We Will Rock You for Royal Caribbean. Other past and upcoming projects include - The Remarkable Journey To Tianguo (2020 Lab), Preludes (LCT3), Clueless (Lab), Chix 6 (La Mama), Pool Boy (PCLO '17 & '18), The Coup (Northern Stage '18), Fall Springs (NAMT '17), Normativity (NYMF '16), and On The Eve (NAMT '15). Emily also freelances as an accompanist, vocal coach, keyboard programmer, & orchestrator. Her orchestrations have been performed around the world including performances by The American Pops Orchestra and her vocal arrangements can be heard currently in Be More Chill in London and a new production of the show coming to Chicago this summer. Emily loves what she does and hopes to continue to play a role in bringing music and theater to life all over the globe. @emarshall_23
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Jane Bruce is an actress, singer-songwriter, and lover of all things related to exploring the human experience. She is currently making her Broadway debut in "Jagged Little Pill", working on finishing her second folk/singer-songwriter EP following her 2017 release of "It's You", as well as diving into writing her first musical. You can listen to her original music on iTunes, or anywhere that streams tunes, and follow her on all social media platforms at @janeybrucey
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CATHERINE RICAFORT is a triple-threat Broadway actor, and has performed in 8 Broadway shows: SpongeBob Squarepants (“Karen the Computer), Jason Robert Brown's Honeymoon in Vegas (“Mahi”), Mamma Mia!, Cinderella, Allegiance, Disaster!, Holiday Inn, and Miss Saigon. As a lead vocalist, she has performed on NBC's THE SING-OFF (featured soloist of "The Backbeats", Season 2), can be heard on a cappella albums with The USC SoCal VoCals, and has performed for troops across the country with The USO Show Troupe. As a director and choreographer, her latest project is “Choose”, the debut music video for Queens-based rapper (and her brother!), Super Smack. Catherine is also a software engineer, and holds her B.S. Industrial & Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California. @cattricafort
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"A phenomenal talent whose feel for classic soul music is bone deep...This woman is on fire." -- The New York TimesMorgan James is a Juilliard trained singer, actress, songwriter and recording artist in New York City. Morgan just released her third studio album of original soul music, entitled Memphis Magnetic, recorded to analog tape in Memphis, Tennessee. Her other albums include ""Reckless Abandon"", which prompted the Huffington Post to call MJ the ""Brightest Breakout Artist of the Year"". Last year, Morgan took on a full album cover of the Beatles’ iconic ‘White Album’ to celebrate the 50th anniversary; available on CD, vinyl, digital and full length concept video on her YouTube channel. She also took on Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” and covered it in its entirety. Morgan recorded two full-length albums with Epic Records: “Hunter”, an album of original R&B, and “Morgan James Live”, a tribute to Nina Simone. On Broadway, Morgan was in four back-to-back original companies: The Addams Family (starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth), Wonderland, Godspell and Motown: The Musical, and a guest at Kristin Chenoweth’s For The Girls. With viral sensation Postmodern Jukebox and with her own YouTube channel, Morgan’s music videos have accumulated more than 200 million views (and climbing). For info, tour tickets and new album updates, please visit www.morganjamesonline.com. @morganajamesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Shannon Lewis thinks of herself as a Creative Artist who is passionate
about telling stories through the collaborative process of theatre and film.
A Performer, Choreographer, Director, and creative soul, she has a 25 year
Broadway legacy. Her performance of I GOTCHA in the original cast of the
Tony award winning musical FOSSE, along with 10 Broadway credits and
many television and film appearances solidified her iconic status in the
dance and theatre worlds. Now creating from the other side of the process
as a Choreographer and Director, she is bringing a fresh and innovative
point of view to her new projects. Born in Toronto and then a whirlwind
move NYC in her teens, she is now a dual citizen of the USA and Canada.
She considers this history a unique world view and a creative bonus that
adds a global perspective on her life and art. Shannon is inspired by those
who respect a strong foundation of technique and discipline, but also
possess a bold style willing to take risks and push boundaries. For that
reason, she is thrilled to be a part of A BROAD’S WAY and the amazing
women who are blazing that path. www.shannonlewis.net
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Schele Williams is a Brooklyn based director committed to cultivating new musicals, as well as directing and producing devised work. Schele will be directing the revival of Aida for Disney Theatricals in 2020. Other current musicals in development include Mandela the Musical and Indigo. She has directed at numerous regional theatres across the country and New Works festivals including NAMT, NYMTF and Theatreworks Palo Alto. Her Broadway credits include: Associate director of Motown The Musical,. She was the Associate Choreographer for Rent on Broadway, National and International touring companies. Passionate about pairing social justice with the arts, Schele has directed numerous Broadway events including: The People's State of the Union Starring Common, Andra Day, John Legiuzamo, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes. Uprising of Love (starring Sting and Patti LuPone) for global equality. Defying Inequality (starring Liza Minnelli and Ben Vereen) a benefit for marriage equality for which she received a New York City proclamation, and From Broadway to Bourbon Street a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. (starring Bernadette Peters and David Hyde Pierce). Schele is the director of the NYU Center of Diversity Inclusion and Belonging's devised plays for Fortune 500 companies. In addition, Schele is a member of the Broadway Inspirational Voices and serves as Chairman of the Board. Follow @schelewilliams
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Robyn Hurder: Broadway/Pre-Broadway: Moulin Rouge, The Musical! (Nini), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Jeannie Muldoon), Grease (Marty), Chicago (Mona, Roxie u/s), Wedding Singer (Holly u/s), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Violet). NYCC Encores: A Chorus Line (Cassie), The New Yorkers (Lola McGee), Paint Your Wagon (Cherry Jourdell). NATIONAL TOURS: A Chorus Line (Cassie), Spamalot, Starlight Express (Pearl). REGIONAL: 5th Avenue Theatre: Kiss Me Kate (Lois Lane/Bianca) *Gregory Award Nominee, Drury Lane: Crazy For You (Polly Baker), Shakespeare Theatre Company: Kiss Me Kate (Lois Lane) *2016 Helen Hayes Award Recipient *2016 Emery Battis Award for Excellence in Acting Recipient. FILM/TV: Fosse/Verdon (FX)
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Zoe is an award-winning composer and lyricist based in New York City. She is a lover and teller of stories; her music combines a wide range of musical influences across pop, rock, folk, Americana and soul, with the depth of storytelling lyrics. She is a Jonathan Larson Award Winner, and an Ebb Award, Kleban Award, and Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award finalist. Her work has been developed with and presented by Second Stage, New York Stage & Film, The Public, Roundabout Theatre Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Geffen Playhouse, New York Theatre Workshop, WP Theatre, Barrington Stage Company, MCC, and many others. Upcoming projects include stage musicals, Secret Soldiers (with Marsha Norman and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins), Galileo (with Danny Strong, Michael Weiner and dir. Michael Mayer), A Crossing (with Josh Bergasse, Mark St Germain and Calpulli Dance Company), Empire Records for the stage, Afterwords and Afloat (with Emily Kaczmarek), Lila and the Lonely Few (with Rachel Bonds), Teddy & Max (with Brian Crawley) as well as an upcoming musical television project with 20th Century Fox (with Ilene Chaiken and Danny Strong). Her music has been featured by the NY Times Live, The Shannara Chronicles (Spike), Silent Witness (BBC) and in benefit concerts and albums for Everytown. https://www.zoesarnak.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gabrielle hails from Los Angeles, California. She received her BFA from Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. Broadway credits include Pippin and Chicago. She was also seen in the 1st National Broadway tours starring as the “Leading Player" in Pippin and “Whatsername” in Green Day’s American Idiot. She recently originated the role of “Angelina Baker” in the world premiere of Paradise Square at Berkeley Repertory Theater. TV/Film credits include Evil, The Mentalist and feature films Won’t Back Down, and Fun Size. Gabrielle recently wrapped a lead role on the new web series 86’D coming to BricTv. You can catch her starring in the musical, BABY, running until December 21st with Out of the Box Theatrics! Keep up with Gabby on Instagram @Gabrielle.McClinton.
The Actor's Fund & National Alliance on Mental Illness
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JOANN M. HUNTER (Director & Choreographer) has 20 Broadway shows to her credit as choreographer, associate choreographer, and performer. Choreography includes: Broadway: School of Rock (US national tour, West End, Australia, China, South Korea and South Africa), Disaster, On a Clear Day…, Broadway Bound; Off Broadway: Rock and Roll Refugee, Dedalus Lounge, The Twelve (workshop); Regional: Ever After (Alliance), world premiere of Beatsville (Asolo), A Sign of the Times by Bruce Vilanch (Goodspeed), Harmony by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman (Ahmanson), world premiere of The Nutty Professor directed by Jerry Lewis; National Tour: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. She directed and choreographed Debra Monk’s Birthday Bash for BC/EFA. Upcoming: World premier of UnMasked, The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Paper Mill, Love Life (City Center Encores!), SuperYou (Daryl Roth Theatre) and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Kristen is a purple haired choreographer & creator based in NYC. After spending some time performing nationally and internationally, Kristen discovered her love of storytelling through movement. She has choreographed for theater, film and television including Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and the International Film Channel. Kristen recently launched her own dance company, Thistle Dance, which conjures grace from the grotesque. Its work blooms at the intersection of theater and concert dance, and aims to awaken the artistry in each of us. (IG: @thistle_dance, thistledanceinc.com). In her spare time, Kristen runs a media and branding business, KBMedia. Her hobbies include drinking too much coffee with friends, fighting for the rights of her gender & sexuality, and indulging in creativity of all persuasions. Follow Kristen on Instagram @KristenBrooks19.
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Macy is a New York City-based Music Director, Orchestrator, & Copyist. She got her start in NYC working under Theatre Historian & Producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper at Broadway cabaret venue Feinstein’s/54 Below, and began working as a resident pianist for various Broadway masterclass companies, where she’s accompanied accomplished Broadway artists. Macy has taken her work across the globe as well, and recently returned from China, where she MD’ed for Shanghai Starz, an international musical theatre camp in Shanghai, as well as India, where she worked on the music team for the Broadway-bound stage adaptation of Monsoon Wedding. She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida, holding a B.A. in Music Theory, and a passionate advocate for women in music. Follow Macy on Instagram @MacyJane_
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Tracee Beazer is a genuine triple-threat. She's danced her face off on the Boards, rocked out with an 80s cover band, and most recently, started adding to her film & television reel. Passionate about dance from the age of 3, she set her sights on Broadway and made her way to NYC in her teens. 8 Broadway shows later (most as a member of the original cast), Tracee is renowned for her all-in performances and swagger. Follow Tracee on Instagram @TraceeBeazerBarrett.
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Sarah Meahl is a person who hates defining herself in a bio because she is impossibly complex. She swam out of the swamplands of Florida, and has taken on odd jobs galore (from Stall mucking to nude modeling) to get to New York City and make dreams happen. Sarah has danced her way through the regions of America, the silver screen, and has spent the past 4 years performing on and off Broadway. She teaches for 14 Broadway Dance companies based out of New York City, and dreams of one day opening her own bed and breakfast.
Until then, Sarah enjoys reading lengthy historical novels, cooking, and being SCARED. She also really likes making people laugh (at or with her). She’s trying improve lives all the ways she knows how and loves being around people that inspire her to make the world better. Follow Sarah on Instagram @happymeahl.
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