Why I‘ll Never Make It
Episodes
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
For most theater actors, Broadway is the ultimate status to attain in this industry. It’s the highest level any of us can reach and is the utmost definition of making it. But just because an actor has been on a Broadway stage, it doesn’t mean they don’t go through the same frustrations and doubts that we go through. And that really gets to the heart of Why I’ll Never Make It and especially today’s episode, which is brought to you by We Audition (get 25% off membership with promo code: WINMI25).
This is part two of my focus on Audition Stories the good, the bad, and the hysterical. You’ll hear from the following Broadway stars about the trials and tribulations of auditioning, including those pesky self-tapes...
Mykal Kilgore - actor and R&B singer from MOTOWN and HAIR
Hannah Elless - actress and singer from GODSPELL and BRIGHT STAR
Douglas Sills - iconic leading man from SCARLET PIMPERNEL and THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Gabrielle Ruiz - quintessential triple threat from IF/THEN and CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND
Geoffrey Owens - actor and director best known as Elvin from THE COSBY SHOW
Sally Wilfert - actress and singer from ASSASSINS and KING DAVID
Will Swenson - actor and singer from WAITRESS and PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
Justin Guarini - American Idol and Broadway actor from WICKED and IN TRANSIT
Here's a special gift to you for listening to these stories (and reading these notes) - a bonus video episode with Adrienne Walker sharing her LION KING audition story. Enjoy!
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Why I’ll Never Make It is a Top 25 Theater Podcast on Feedspot, and is also a part of Helium Radio Network and a member of the Broadway Makers Alliance.
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
As we talked about in Part One, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is what put Gabrielle Ruiz on the map. However, it was her theater training and performance abilities that made it possible for her to be cast in the show. In this episode we talk more about her time on the stage and what drives her most as an artist.
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Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
My good friend and amazing performer Gabrielle Ruiz joins me for Women's History Month to chat about her journey from ensemble member on Broadway to a principal role on primetime television. It's a path many of us actors wish to have, but hers has not been without personal and professional setbacks. And in part one of our conversation we touch on some of the highlights as well as how she's handled the low points.
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Here are ways to connect with me and the guests as well as opportunities to learn and grow as an artist:
Members-Only Episodes on Supercast, only $3-10/month
Coachings and Consultations
Ask questions to upcoming guests
Monthly WINMI Newsletter
Artist Resources and Offers
Instagram and Twitter
Why I’ll Never Make It is a Top 25 Theater Podcast on Feedspot
Music in the episode by Blue Dot Sessions and Bortexx is used under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.