https://simplecast.com Let's Take It From The Top CALLING ALL THEATRE LOVERS! Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a professional performer? I am a professional performer, and I still have a desire to know more. That's why I made Let's Take It From The Top! Join me, Halle Mastroberardino, as I sit down with some of the most talented people I know, to discuss every step of their most favorite show they've ever been in. From auditions to closing night, we will cover it all! High School Theatre Geek, Halle would have loved this! I hope you will, too! Okay... I think we're ready. Let's Take It From The Top! 2020 Let's Take It From The Top en Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:10 +0000 https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com Let's Take It From The Top https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/781e8cbe-6a3c-484d-8b7a-8d4e22c905ec/2759ab68-f8fd-4101-b294-2930a148f574/3000x3000/ltiftt-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com episodic CALLING ALL THEATRE LOVERS! Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be a professional performer? I am a professional performer, and I still have a desire to know more. That's why I made Let's Take It From The Top! Join me, Halle Mastroberardino, as I sit down with some of the most talented people I know, to discuss every step of their most favorite show they've ever been in. From auditions to closing night, we will cover it all! High School Theatre Geek, Halle would have loved this! I hope you will, too! Okay... I think we're ready. Let's Take It From The Top! Halle Mastroberardino no https://feeds.simplecast.com/lnZwXJcC acting, arts, singing, behind the scenes, dancing, musical theatre, theatre Halle Mastroberardino ltifttpodcast@gmail.com 60e9abec-ef93-4071-b19d-8df7a590282c Episode 43: Audrey Jean Flowers Let's Take It From The Top with Audrey Jean Flowers!  Audrey will close out the COLLEGE SERIES as we chat about her experience as a Musical Theatre major at Elon University.  We cover handling mental and physical health while taking part in a rigorous musical theatre program, and what Audrey learned about maintaining her health as an artist and human.  I am honored to close out the series with an episode that tackles a serious topic in our industry, and I admire Audrey's transparency in sharing her story with all of us.  Please enjoy the final episode in the COLLEGE SERIES!    

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]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Audrey Jean Flowers, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-43-audrey-jean-flowers-IEL94pyh Let's Take It From The Top with Audrey Jean Flowers!  Audrey will close out the COLLEGE SERIES as we chat about her experience as a Musical Theatre major at Elon University.  We cover handling mental and physical health while taking part in a rigorous musical theatre program, and what Audrey learned about maintaining her health as an artist and human.  I am honored to close out the series with an episode that tackles a serious topic in our industry, and I admire Audrey's transparency in sharing her story with all of us.  Please enjoy the final episode in the COLLEGE SERIES!    

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]]> Episode 43: Audrey Jean Flowers Audrey Jean Flowers, Halle Mastroberardino 00:33:11 COLLEGE SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Audrey Jean Flowers! COLLEGE SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Audrey Jean Flowers! elon mt, broadway, musical theatre college, depression, mental health, anxiety, elon, college audition, elon university, musical theatre no full 43 bf7d8e12-fd77-4f64-8bee-bdcb53ecf2f8 Episode 42: Mikayla Renfrow Let's Take It From The Top with Mikayla Renfrow!  The ladies are taking over in these last 2 weeks of the COLLEGE SERIES!  Mikayla will be chatting all about her experience as a Musical Theatre major at The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (AKA CCM).  We hear how Mikayla and I crossed paths while she was tackling the college audition process, her journey through college, and what it was like to close out her college career in the pandemic.  Mikayla is so honest and open about her struggles and successes in this episode.  I'm so thrilled to share it with you today!

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]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino, Mikayla Renfrow) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-42-mikayla-renfrow-g2hcHffl Let's Take It From The Top with Mikayla Renfrow!  The ladies are taking over in these last 2 weeks of the COLLEGE SERIES!  Mikayla will be chatting all about her experience as a Musical Theatre major at The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (AKA CCM).  We hear how Mikayla and I crossed paths while she was tackling the college audition process, her journey through college, and what it was like to close out her college career in the pandemic.  Mikayla is so honest and open about her struggles and successes in this episode.  I'm so thrilled to share it with you today!

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]]> Episode 42: Mikayla Renfrow Halle Mastroberardino, Mikayla Renfrow 00:36:19 COLLEGE SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Mikayla Renfrow! COLLEGE SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Mikayla Renfrow! broadway, musical theatre college, ccm, college musical theatre, cincinnati, training, college auditions, college, auditions, musical theatre yes full 42 3324d37d-fd7c-4094-b4de-8f1dc52c5539 Episode 41: Caleb Mathura Let's Take It From The Top with Caleb Mathura!  I am so thrilled to welcome Caleb to chat all about his experience at Point Park University (my alma mater)!  Caleb is entering his senior year of college this September, so he provides a perspective of what the college experience looks like right now.  We cover what it was like to be in a musical theatre program in the middle of the pandemic, the teachers who have influenced Caleb thus far, and what he hopes is in store for him in the future.  This is such an amazing episode!  So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!  

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Caleb Mathura, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-41-caleb-mathura-ZOmMMEXL Let's Take It From The Top with Caleb Mathura!  I am so thrilled to welcome Caleb to chat all about his experience at Point Park University (my alma mater)!  Caleb is entering his senior year of college this September, so he provides a perspective of what the college experience looks like right now.  We cover what it was like to be in a musical theatre program in the middle of the pandemic, the teachers who have influenced Caleb thus far, and what he hopes is in store for him in the future.  This is such an amazing episode!  So, sit back, relax, and enjoy!  

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]]> Episode 41: Caleb Mathura Caleb Mathura, Halle Mastroberardino 00:42:06 COLLEGE SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Caleb Mathura! COLLEGE SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Caleb Mathura! broadway, musical theatre college, point park, college auditions, musical, dance, musicals, musical theatre, point park university no full 41 a731d1a4-72b6-4cac-9c3c-0cd57691dedf Episode 40: Jaye Alexander Let's Take It From The Top with Jaye Alexander!  We begin another series of LTIFTT, this time focusing on all things COLLEGE!  Over the next 4 weeks, we will hear from 4 amazing artists who attended 4 of the top college Musical Theatre programs in the country.  We begin with Jaye, who attended The University of Michigan!  We cover everything from the college audition process to senior showcase, so get ready to learn a lot and enjoy this episode with Jaye.  

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]]> Fri, 3 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino, Jaye Alexander) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-40-jaye-alexander-IJOzgEDO Let's Take It From The Top with Jaye Alexander!  We begin another series of LTIFTT, this time focusing on all things COLLEGE!  Over the next 4 weeks, we will hear from 4 amazing artists who attended 4 of the top college Musical Theatre programs in the country.  We begin with Jaye, who attended The University of Michigan!  We cover everything from the college audition process to senior showcase, so get ready to learn a lot and enjoy this episode with Jaye.  

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]]> Episode 40: Jaye Alexander Halle Mastroberardino, Jaye Alexander 00:44:02 COLLEGE SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Jaye Alexander! COLLEGE SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Jaye Alexander! broadway, michigan, audition, college auditions, goblue, college, university of michigan, musical theatre no full 40 54439b60-4f85-48db-9f7f-625bd9f4e11e Episode 39: RJ Magee Let's Take It From The Top with RJ Magee!  In this BONUS EPISODE, RJ breaks down his experience working on Theality TV, a reality show about the making of a new Off Broadway Musical, Little House on the Ferry.  RJ, who owns his own casting company, was the casting director for the project and can be seen keeping the peace and keeping things moving in this hysterical and entertaining reality show.  Check below for how you can stream Theality TV and stay in touch with RJ!

 

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]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (RJ Magee, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-39-rj-magee-iW_k_WIA Let's Take It From The Top with RJ Magee!  In this BONUS EPISODE, RJ breaks down his experience working on Theality TV, a reality show about the making of a new Off Broadway Musical, Little House on the Ferry.  RJ, who owns his own casting company, was the casting director for the project and can be seen keeping the peace and keeping things moving in this hysterical and entertaining reality show.  Check below for how you can stream Theality TV and stay in touch with RJ!

 

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]]> Episode 39: RJ Magee RJ Magee, Halle Mastroberardino 00:29:12 BONUS EPISODE! Let's Take It From The Top with RJ Magee! BONUS EPISODE! Let's Take It From The Top with RJ Magee! broadway, off broadway, theality tv, making of a musical, casting director, casting, musical theatre, new musical no full 39 a61571c7-d5e4-4196-b21c-ba0fc4266f86 Episode 38: Kyra Leeds Let's Take It From The Top with Kyra Leeds!  In our final installment of the SUMMERSTOCK SERIES, we have the wonderful, Kyra.  We will cover Kyra's favorite theatre experience performing in the ensemble of Parade at The Rev Theatre Company.   Get ready to hear about this wonderful, yet underrated, musical, find out how Kyra became Dance Captain for the show, and why it is her favorite theatrical experience she's had.  So excited to close out the series with Kyra!  Enjoy!

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]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Kyra Leeds, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-38-kyra-leeds-Dhd49PtW Let's Take It From The Top with Kyra Leeds!  In our final installment of the SUMMERSTOCK SERIES, we have the wonderful, Kyra.  We will cover Kyra's favorite theatre experience performing in the ensemble of Parade at The Rev Theatre Company.   Get ready to hear about this wonderful, yet underrated, musical, find out how Kyra became Dance Captain for the show, and why it is her favorite theatrical experience she's had.  So excited to close out the series with Kyra!  Enjoy!

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]]> Episode 38: Kyra Leeds Kyra Leeds, Halle Mastroberardino 00:43:07 SUMMERSTOCK SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Kyra Leeds! SUMMERSTOCK SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Kyra Leeds! ensemble, ithaca college, broadway, the rev theatre company, jason robert brown, the rev, parade, theatre, summerstock, dance captain, auditions, musical theatre, summer stock no full 38 fe399bd5-8885-4aed-9246-44e82fbecebe Episode 37: Bernie Baldassaro Let's Take It From The Top with Bernie Baldassaro!  Week 3 of the Summerstock Series!  Bernie is going to chat all about being in the ensemble of Freaky Friday at North Shore Music Theatre.  After growing up doing the children's theatre at North Shore, this was Bernie's first time back to the main stage as an adult.  He achieved a long time goal, and we'll get to hear all about it this week.  Only 1 more week of the Summerstock series!  Be sure to stay tuned to Let's Take It From The Top for all the exciting things coming up!

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]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Bernie Baldassaro, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-37-bernie-baldassaro-wWwjZr1m Let's Take It From The Top with Bernie Baldassaro!  Week 3 of the Summerstock Series!  Bernie is going to chat all about being in the ensemble of Freaky Friday at North Shore Music Theatre.  After growing up doing the children's theatre at North Shore, this was Bernie's first time back to the main stage as an adult.  He achieved a long time goal, and we'll get to hear all about it this week.  Only 1 more week of the Summerstock series!  Be sure to stay tuned to Let's Take It From The Top for all the exciting things coming up!

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]]> Episode 37: Bernie Baldassaro Bernie Baldassaro, Halle Mastroberardino 00:47:50 SUMMERSTOCK SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Bernie Baldassaro! SUMMERSTOCK SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Bernie Baldassaro! broadway, summerstock theatre, audition, new york city, dancer, freaky friday, summerstock, rehearsal, musical theatre no full 37 c62b7359-4d0d-4993-9927-6ab6f32aacef Episode 36: Jenna Leigh Miller Let's Take It From The Top with Jenna Leigh Miller!   We are back with the second episode of the Summerstock Series!  Today, we will chat all about Jenna's experience at The Millbrook Playhouse during the summers of 2016 & 2017.  Jenna is such an inspiring artist, and I am excited to share her light and energy  with all of you today.  Enjoy this week's episode!

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]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Jenna Leigh Miller, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-36-jenna-leigh-miller-a9QOs_Qt Let's Take It From The Top with Jenna Leigh Miller!   We are back with the second episode of the Summerstock Series!  Today, we will chat all about Jenna's experience at The Millbrook Playhouse during the summers of 2016 & 2017.  Jenna is such an inspiring artist, and I am excited to share her light and energy  with all of you today.  Enjoy this week's episode!

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]]> Episode 36: Jenna Leigh Miller Jenna Leigh Miller, Halle Mastroberardino 00:43:27 SUMMERSTOCK SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Jenna Leigh Miller! SUMMERSTOCK SERIES Let's Take It From The Top with Jenna Leigh Miller! broadway, summerstock theare, audition, millbrook playhouse, little mermaid, theatre, rock of ages, summerstock, dance captain, into the woods, auditions, rehearsal, musical theatre, summer stock no full 36 b3fbbf6f-be47-4171-bc9f-f1125a9932a4 Episode 35: Michael Santomassimo Let's Take It From The Top with Michael Santomassimo!  Starting off our SUMMERSTOCK SERIES with Michael and his experience at The MUNY!  On this epsiode, we get to hear about Michael's first professional gig, how he met one of his mentors, and what he hopes is in store for the future of theatre.  Get ready to learn a lot and be inspired!  

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]]> Fri, 9 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino, Michael Santomassimo) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-35-michael-santomassimo-gd_eNE1i Let's Take It From The Top with Michael Santomassimo!  Starting off our SUMMERSTOCK SERIES with Michael and his experience at The MUNY!  On this epsiode, we get to hear about Michael's first professional gig, how he met one of his mentors, and what he hopes is in store for the future of theatre.  Get ready to learn a lot and be inspired!  

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]]> Episode 35: Michael Santomassimo Halle Mastroberardino, Michael Santomassimo 00:37:27 SUMMERSTOCK SERIES: Let's Take It From The Top with Michael Santomassimo! SUMMERSTOCK SERIES: Let's Take It From The Top with Michael Santomassimo! professional, broadway, summerstock theatre, stage, laguardia high school, guys and dolls, theatre, dance, summerstock, pace university, pace commercial dance, summerstock series, musical theatre, production, the muny no full 35 c5129654-d6c1-4022-905f-37cccb4a5e5d Episode 34: Jonathan Savage Let's Take It From The Top with Jonathan Savage!  I am so excited to bring this episode to you, because we cover a topic not yet covered on LTIFTT and not spoken about too often in the theatre industry; Vocal Injuries.  Both Jonathan and myself have endured vocal injuries and underwent successful treatments to reach full recovery.  Today we share our experiences, the challenges we faced, and what we learned.  It is an important part of this podcast to talk about the things that go unspoken in the theatre industry, and today we do just that.  I hope you enjoy this episode, feed off of Jonathan's electric energy, and learn something new!  

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]]> Fri, 2 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Jonathan Savage, Halle Mastroberardino, J Savage) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-jonathan-savage-w0o0gPU2 Let's Take It From The Top with Jonathan Savage!  I am so excited to bring this episode to you, because we cover a topic not yet covered on LTIFTT and not spoken about too often in the theatre industry; Vocal Injuries.  Both Jonathan and myself have endured vocal injuries and underwent successful treatments to reach full recovery.  Today we share our experiences, the challenges we faced, and what we learned.  It is an important part of this podcast to talk about the things that go unspoken in the theatre industry, and today we do just that.  I hope you enjoy this episode, feed off of Jonathan's electric energy, and learn something new!  

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]]> Episode 34: Jonathan Savage Jonathan Savage, Halle Mastroberardino, J Savage 00:34:05 Let's Take It From The Top with Jonathan Savage! Let's Take It From The Top with Jonathan Savage! vocal injury, broadway, christian borle, footloose, professional theatre, musicals, summerstock, musical theatre, the muny, vocal surgery no full 34 72db335f-2c75-4004-a082-2f6439199a11 Episode 33: Taylor O'Toole Let's Take It From The Top with Taylor O'Toole!  This week we are headed ON STAGE at Disney Cruise Lines!  Taylor gives us the inside scoop on what it takes to be a Disney Performer.  From the audition process, to learning the iconic shows, and what it was like to travel around the world spreading that Disney magic, we will cover it all.  Sit back, relax, and get ready for a magical episode this week!  

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]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino, Taylor O'Toole) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-33-taylor-otoole-hhniNXYG Let's Take It From The Top with Taylor O'Toole!  This week we are headed ON STAGE at Disney Cruise Lines!  Taylor gives us the inside scoop on what it takes to be a Disney Performer.  From the audition process, to learning the iconic shows, and what it was like to travel around the world spreading that Disney magic, we will cover it all.  Sit back, relax, and get ready for a magical episode this week!  

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]]> Episode 33: Taylor O'Toole Halle Mastroberardino, Taylor O'Toole 00:36:39 Let's Take It From The Top with Taylor O'Toole! Let's Take It From The Top with Taylor O'Toole! disney performer, disney, audition, cruise ship performer, disney cruise line, theatre, dance, cruise ship, rehearsal, musical theatre no full 33 6c8a29e0-9ec6-47ae-a7a5-e0c06a6e1701 Episode 32: Kelli Youngman Let's Take It From The Top with Kelli Youngman!  In our Pounding The Pavement episode this week, we get to hear all about Kelli's life coaching business, Kelli Youngman Wellness, and specifically Kelli's program called The Performer's Plan!  As a past participant in the program, I cannot recommend it enough!  Kelli is an exceptional human who offers support and love to all her clients.  Hear about Kelli's own success with this kind of life work, and then check out her info below to sign up for the June session of The Performer's Plan!  Registration opens May 25th! 

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]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino, Kelli Youngman) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-kelli-youngman-R6ldf_om Let's Take It From The Top with Kelli Youngman!  In our Pounding The Pavement episode this week, we get to hear all about Kelli's life coaching business, Kelli Youngman Wellness, and specifically Kelli's program called The Performer's Plan!  As a past participant in the program, I cannot recommend it enough!  Kelli is an exceptional human who offers support and love to all her clients.  Hear about Kelli's own success with this kind of life work, and then check out her info below to sign up for the June session of The Performer's Plan!  Registration opens May 25th! 

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]]> Episode 32: Kelli Youngman Halle Mastroberardino, Kelli Youngman 00:36:25 Let's Take It From The Top with Kelli Youngman! Let's Take It From The Top with Kelli Youngman! broadway, light, the performers plan, broadway debut, manifesting, wellness, musical theatre yes full 32 68a545cd-42b1-487a-bf11-4d02d396530d Episode 31: Amanda LaMotte Let's Take It From The Top with Amanda LaMotte!  Today, we get to hear all about Amanda's Broadway Debut journey in Matilda.  From a crazy audition process, to learning many tracks in this whirlwind of a show, Amanda covers it all.  We chat about always being prepared and ready for whatever this crazy industry asks of you, because you truly never know (as you'll see from Amanda's experience)!  Enjoy this weeks episode and the lovely, Amanda.  

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]]> Fri, 14 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Amanda LaMotte, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-amanda-lamotte-vsfhc_8t Let's Take It From The Top with Amanda LaMotte!  Today, we get to hear all about Amanda's Broadway Debut journey in Matilda.  From a crazy audition process, to learning many tracks in this whirlwind of a show, Amanda covers it all.  We chat about always being prepared and ready for whatever this crazy industry asks of you, because you truly never know (as you'll see from Amanda's experience)!  Enjoy this weeks episode and the lovely, Amanda.  

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]]> Episode 31: Amanda LaMotte Amanda LaMotte, Halle Mastroberardino 00:35:01 Let's Take It From The Top with Amanda LaMotte! Let's Take It From The Top with Amanda LaMotte! singer, broadway, musical theatre podcast, matilda the musical, dancer, swing, matilda, actor, dance captain, musical theatre no full 31 a47c2cde-b9a5-4a4c-bf37-b8a29f5e2f36 Episode 30: Lizz Picini Let's Take It From The Top with Lizz Picini!  Todays epsiode falls under the category of POUNDING THE PAVEMENT.  From moving to the city after college, becoming the right hand woman to many of the top directors & choreographers in the Musical Theatre world, teaching her own class at Broadway Dance Center and beyond, and more, Lizz covers it all!  We discuss the importance of holding creativity and humanity at the forefront of everything you do, and this conversation is no exception! I am so excited to share this epsiode with you all.  So, sit back, relax, and here's Lizz!

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]]> Fri, 7 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino, Lizz Picini) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-lizz-picini-L3sC_uwa Let's Take It From The Top with Lizz Picini!  Todays epsiode falls under the category of POUNDING THE PAVEMENT.  From moving to the city after college, becoming the right hand woman to many of the top directors & choreographers in the Musical Theatre world, teaching her own class at Broadway Dance Center and beyond, and more, Lizz covers it all!  We discuss the importance of holding creativity and humanity at the forefront of everything you do, and this conversation is no exception! I am so excited to share this epsiode with you all.  So, sit back, relax, and here's Lizz!

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]]> Episode 30: Lizz Picini Halle Mastroberardino, Lizz Picini 00:42:25 Let's Take It From The Top with Lizz Picini! Let's Take It From The Top with Lizz Picini! broadway dance center, dennis jones, richard hines, parker esse, dancer, associate choreographer, creativity, dance, performing, performer, dance teacher, dance captain, humanity, associate director, musical theatre no full 30 3dd8d334-8829-44ae-9063-c324436c1fe8 Episode 29: Jake David Smith Let's Take It From The Top with Jake David Smith!  We have a Disney Prince joining us today, folks!  Jake has played many a Prince in his career; Prince Eric in Little Mermaid, he will soon be playing Prince Oliver in the new musical Between The Lines, and Jake made his Broadway debut understudying the role of Prince Hans in Disney's Frozen!  Today, Jake tells us all about his wild ride auditioning for and booking Frozen, gives excellent tips for anyone who is fresh on the Broadway scene, and even gives us some info on his upcoming project, Between the Lines.  This episode is jam packed with Disney and Broadway magic, so sit back, relax, & enjoy!

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]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Jake David Smith, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-jake-david-smith-22SVJt49 Let's Take It From The Top with Jake David Smith!  We have a Disney Prince joining us today, folks!  Jake has played many a Prince in his career; Prince Eric in Little Mermaid, he will soon be playing Prince Oliver in the new musical Between The Lines, and Jake made his Broadway debut understudying the role of Prince Hans in Disney's Frozen!  Today, Jake tells us all about his wild ride auditioning for and booking Frozen, gives excellent tips for anyone who is fresh on the Broadway scene, and even gives us some info on his upcoming project, Between the Lines.  This episode is jam packed with Disney and Broadway magic, so sit back, relax, & enjoy!

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]]> Episode 29: Jake David Smith Jake David Smith, Halle Mastroberardino 00:56:13 Let's Take It From The Top with Jake David Smith! Let's Take It From The Top with Jake David Smith! behind the scenes, broadway, disney, audition, frozen the musical, disney on broadway, rehearsal, musical theatre, frozen no full 29 3fe663a5-f55e-4153-9d6e-19b524d13956 Episode 28: Liz Muller - Pipe Dream Theatre Let's Take It From The Top with Liz Muller!  Liz is the founder and director of Pipe Dream Theatre.  During the pandemic, Pipe Dream has turned to creating full length Podcast Musicals, and today we get the inside scoop on the creative & production process.  The wearer of many hats, Liz talks about what it was like helping write "Three Ghosts", directing voice actors from all over the world, editing all the recordings together, and producing a full audio musical!   "Three Ghosts" can be listen to on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Spotify, and more!    

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]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Liz Muller, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-liz-muller-pipe-dream-theatre-tIEaGuhX Let's Take It From The Top with Liz Muller!  Liz is the founder and director of Pipe Dream Theatre.  During the pandemic, Pipe Dream has turned to creating full length Podcast Musicals, and today we get the inside scoop on the creative & production process.  The wearer of many hats, Liz talks about what it was like helping write "Three Ghosts", directing voice actors from all over the world, editing all the recordings together, and producing a full audio musical!   "Three Ghosts" can be listen to on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Spotify, and more!    

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]]> Episode 28: Liz Muller - Pipe Dream Theatre Liz Muller, Halle Mastroberardino 00:35:55 Let's Take It From The Top with Liz Muller! Let's Take It From The Top with Liz Muller! musical podcast, three ghosts, voice acting, voice over, podcast musical, pipe dream theatre, musical theatre no full 28 ce8a1c42-9380-4658-a162-b3b528b71812 Episode 27: Sophie Hearn Let's Take It From The Top with Sophie Hearn!   Completing the two part, Hearn sister duo is Sophie!  We heard from Emma last week, and today Sophie is in the hot seat.  We have some real talk about mental health and the things we wish we both knew before jumping into the professional world.  Sophie is an open book and her honesty is raw and real.  I'm so excited to open up this conversation, because it is something I think we should be talking about more.  Enjoy this week's episode!

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]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Sophie Hearn, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-27-sophie-hearn-T3iVd2Q6 Let's Take It From The Top with Sophie Hearn!   Completing the two part, Hearn sister duo is Sophie!  We heard from Emma last week, and today Sophie is in the hot seat.  We have some real talk about mental health and the things we wish we both knew before jumping into the professional world.  Sophie is an open book and her honesty is raw and real.  I'm so excited to open up this conversation, because it is something I think we should be talking about more.  Enjoy this week's episode!

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]]> Episode 27: Sophie Hearn Sophie Hearn, Halle Mastroberardino 00:52:01 Let's Take It From The Top with Sophie Hearn! Let's Take It From The Top with Sophie Hearn! actor life, broadway, real talk, professional actor, college, actor yes full 27 66813933-48e1-4df7-ad2d-39560146e420 Episode 26: Emma Hearn Let's Take It From The Top with Emma Hearn!  We are taking a trip to Swing Nation with Emma as she gives us the behind the scenes scoop on swinging Diana the musical while making her Broadway debut.  Emma's experience presented challenges she had never faced before, and today, she shares with us how she worked hard to overcome them all.  

Although Corona put a huge road block in the process for Emma and the entire cast and crew of Diana, we are so excited to see the show on Netflix in October and ON BROADWAY December 1st, 2021!  I know I'll be in the front row cheering Emma on, but for now sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode with Emma!  

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]]> Fri, 9 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Emma Hearn, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-26-emma-hearn-LKXii_wz Let's Take It From The Top with Emma Hearn!  We are taking a trip to Swing Nation with Emma as she gives us the behind the scenes scoop on swinging Diana the musical while making her Broadway debut.  Emma's experience presented challenges she had never faced before, and today, she shares with us how she worked hard to overcome them all.  

Although Corona put a huge road block in the process for Emma and the entire cast and crew of Diana, we are so excited to see the show on Netflix in October and ON BROADWAY December 1st, 2021!  I know I'll be in the front row cheering Emma on, but for now sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode with Emma!  

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]]> Episode 26: Emma Hearn Emma Hearn, Halle Mastroberardino 00:51:44 Let's Take It From The Top with Emma Hearn! Let's Take It From The Top with Emma Hearn! broadway, kelly devine, swing, act, chris ashley, musical, diana the musical, dance, sing, musical theatre no full 26 2f18bfa6-b9a7-490c-9a10-b87b1c8aad25 Episode 25: Jeff Gorti Let's Take It From The Top with Jeff Gorti!  We are back with another episode all about A Chorus Line, this time from the perspective of Jeff.  Jeff played Paul in the Signature Theatre's production of this iconic show, which past guest Trevor Michael Schmidt spoke about as well.  Jeff talks us through the people that got him in the room and through this rigorous audition process, into rehearsals with Dennis Jones, and an inside look into his performance practice.  There's a lot to uncover, so let's jump on in!  A 5,6,7,8!!!

 

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]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Jeff Gorti, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-25-jeff-gorti-1q8wPHnN Let's Take It From The Top with Jeff Gorti!  We are back with another episode all about A Chorus Line, this time from the perspective of Jeff.  Jeff played Paul in the Signature Theatre's production of this iconic show, which past guest Trevor Michael Schmidt spoke about as well.  Jeff talks us through the people that got him in the room and through this rigorous audition process, into rehearsals with Dennis Jones, and an inside look into his performance practice.  There's a lot to uncover, so let's jump on in!  A 5,6,7,8!!!

 

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]]> Episode 25: Jeff Gorti Jeff Gorti, Halle Mastroberardino 00:40:50 Let's Take It From The Top with Jeff Gorti! Let's Take It From The Top with Jeff Gorti! choreography, on stage, broadway, dennis jones, audition, a chorus line, performance, regional theatre, rehearsal, musical theatre no full 25 8ba723e2-e787-47fc-a8f2-27c6692e9609 Episode 24: James T. Lane Let's Take It From The Top with James T. Lane!  Today, we get to hear all about James' journey making his Broadway Debut in the Revival of A Chorus Line!  From growing up in Philly, overcoming obstacles, and cultivating a fabulous career, we cover it all.  James has so much heart and light to share, and I can't wait for you to get to experience in it.  Enjoy!

 

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]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (James T. Lane, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-24-james-t-lane-lPolzahU Let's Take It From The Top with James T. Lane!  Today, we get to hear all about James' journey making his Broadway Debut in the Revival of A Chorus Line!  From growing up in Philly, overcoming obstacles, and cultivating a fabulous career, we cover it all.  James has so much heart and light to share, and I can't wait for you to get to experience in it.  Enjoy!

 

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]]> Episode 24: James T. Lane James T. Lane, Halle Mastroberardino 00:41:39 Let's Take It From The Top with James T. Lane! Let's Take It From The Top with James T. Lane! broadway, audition, dancer, a chorus line, triple threat, bob avian, megan larche dominick, dance no full 24 4fc21705-8409-484a-9911-bd1a0306af78 Episode 23: Talia Suskauer Let's Take It From The Top with Talia Suskauer!  This week we will hear all about how Talia became the Green Girl herself, Elphaba, in the National Tour of Wicked.  From auditions to flying high and defying gravity, we cover it all!  Talia gives us an honest look into what it takes to play this huge role in such a beloved show, while also sharing how she's grown and changed for the better.  Talia's journey with Wicked is not over, but we will get to hear all about how it all started today.  Enjoy this week's episode!

 

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]]> Fri, 5 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Talia Suskauer, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-talia-suskauer-tLOJcf6p Let's Take It From The Top with Talia Suskauer!  This week we will hear all about how Talia became the Green Girl herself, Elphaba, in the National Tour of Wicked.  From auditions to flying high and defying gravity, we cover it all!  Talia gives us an honest look into what it takes to play this huge role in such a beloved show, while also sharing how she's grown and changed for the better.  Talia's journey with Wicked is not over, but we will get to hear all about how it all started today.  Enjoy this week's episode!

 

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]]> Episode 23: Talia Suskauer Talia Suskauer, Halle Mastroberardino 00:40:09 Let's Take It From The Top with Talia Suskauer! Let's Take It From The Top with Talia Suskauer! elphaba, broadway, audition, wicked, national tour, musical theatre yes full 23 dcefb105-7b2d-4e5d-a0ba-8c607bd3354f Episode 22: Alexa Green Let's Take It From The Top with Alexa Green!  Today, Alexa takes us through her career from college graduation to currently running her own voice studio, ALEXA GREEN VOICE.  We chat about discovering your purpose, following your dreams, and giving all you got to this incredible industry and community.  See how Alexa found her voice, and how she continues to use it to grow, herself, and encourage others to do the same. 

 

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]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Alexa Green, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-22-alexa-green-3k9Opa3N Let's Take It From The Top with Alexa Green!  Today, Alexa takes us through her career from college graduation to currently running her own voice studio, ALEXA GREEN VOICE.  We chat about discovering your purpose, following your dreams, and giving all you got to this incredible industry and community.  See how Alexa found her voice, and how she continues to use it to grow, herself, and encourage others to do the same. 

 

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]]> Episode 22: Alexa Green Alexa Green, Halle Mastroberardino 00:37:28 Let's Take It From The Top with Alexa Green! Let's Take It From The Top with Alexa Green! voice, broadway, glinda, singing, wicked the musical, find your voice, theatre, voice lessons, regional theatre, musical theatre no full 22 0ee25b85-c09f-444d-9e42-42ca423ac3d7 Episode 21: Dana Steingold Let's Take It From The Top with Dana Steingold!  Jump in the line, and join me and Dana as we chat about her experience being in the cast of Beetlejuice the Musical from its very early stages of creation.  From readings, to the out of town try out, to Broadway, Dana was a key member of this incredible musical, and today we get to hear all about it!  We chat all things TONY Awards, the cult following of Beetlejuice, and more!  Alright folks... IT'S SHOWTIME!  

 

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]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Dana Steingold, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-dana-steingold-AZL2Mqcm Let's Take It From The Top with Dana Steingold!  Jump in the line, and join me and Dana as we chat about her experience being in the cast of Beetlejuice the Musical from its very early stages of creation.  From readings, to the out of town try out, to Broadway, Dana was a key member of this incredible musical, and today we get to hear all about it!  We chat all things TONY Awards, the cult following of Beetlejuice, and more!  Alright folks... IT'S SHOWTIME!  

 

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]]> Episode 21: Dana Steingold Dana Steingold, Halle Mastroberardino 00:37:39 Let's Take It From The Top with Dana Steingold! IT'S SHOWTIME! Let's Take It From The Top with Dana Steingold! IT'S SHOWTIME! alex timbers, broadway, cult following, beetlejuice the musical, beetlejuice, strange and unusual, lydia deetz, workshop, alex brightman, musical theatre, the girlscout no full 21 3b7cab05-ff11-4dd3-a9a3-ab7c589185d0 Episode 20: Patrick Garr Let's Take It From The Top with Patrick Garr!  Patrick fills us in on what "Pounding the Pavement" looked like for him when he moved to NYC after graduating from school.  From making friends, to side jobs, to classes and auditions, to BROADWAY, Patrick shares his incredible experience of reaching his dreams and how he is continuing to grow and evolve.  Enjoy this weeks episode!

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]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Patrick Garr, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-patrick-garr-PxIcl_6p Let's Take It From The Top with Patrick Garr!  Patrick fills us in on what "Pounding the Pavement" looked like for him when he moved to NYC after graduating from school.  From making friends, to side jobs, to classes and auditions, to BROADWAY, Patrick shares his incredible experience of reaching his dreams and how he is continuing to grow and evolve.  Enjoy this weeks episode!

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]]> Episode 20: Patrick Garr Patrick Garr, Halle Mastroberardino 00:48:10 Let's Take It From The Top with Patrick Garr! Find out how Patrick made it from Kentucky to the Big Apple and Beyond! Let's Take It From The Top with Patrick Garr! Find out how Patrick made it from Kentucky to the Big Apple and Beyond! conservatory, broadway, college, dance, mean girls, hamilton, national tour, musical theatre no full 20 67a56f1a-4802-4ee1-af91-7668a9cd7a79 Episode 19: Kyra Kennedy Sugar, Butter, KYRA!  Today we are taking it from the top with Kyra Kennedy, who was an original ensemble member of the First National Tour of Waitress!  Kyra discusses how patience led to her booking the tour at the perfect time, what it was like understudying the roles of Jenna and Dawn, and all of the amazing experiences she had and places she toured while in the cast of Waitress.  Kyra's warmth and honesty shine through in this weeks episode!  So, sit back, grab some pie, and enjoy!

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]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Kyra Kennedy, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-kyra-kennedy-CbrWFk_K Sugar, Butter, KYRA!  Today we are taking it from the top with Kyra Kennedy, who was an original ensemble member of the First National Tour of Waitress!  Kyra discusses how patience led to her booking the tour at the perfect time, what it was like understudying the roles of Jenna and Dawn, and all of the amazing experiences she had and places she toured while in the cast of Waitress.  Kyra's warmth and honesty shine through in this weeks episode!  So, sit back, grab some pie, and enjoy!

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]]> Episode 19: Kyra Kennedy Kyra Kennedy, Halle Mastroberardino 00:36:08 Let's Take It From The Top with Kyra Kennedy! Follow along as Kyra takes us through her journey with the First National Tour of Waitress! Let's Take It From The Top with Kyra Kennedy! Follow along as Kyra takes us through her journey with the First National Tour of Waitress! ensemble, understudy, on stage, broadway, waitress, sara bareilles, waitress the musical, national tour, musical theatre yes full 19 67271f1d-5862-409a-9414-97db333ed3ed Episode 18: Cailen Fu Let's Take It From The Top with Cailen Fu!  Cailen made her Broadway Debut as a Standby for Regina George and Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls the Musical, making her the first Asian American actress to play Regina.  Today, we get to hear about Cailen's journey from audition to Broadway Debut.  Learn what it takes to be a Standby on Broadway and how being a part of this awesome show made Cailen's dreams come true!  It's gonna be totally "grool"!

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]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino, Cailen Fu) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-cailen-fu-_c0AKSj7 Let's Take It From The Top with Cailen Fu!  Cailen made her Broadway Debut as a Standby for Regina George and Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls the Musical, making her the first Asian American actress to play Regina.  Today, we get to hear about Cailen's journey from audition to Broadway Debut.  Learn what it takes to be a Standby on Broadway and how being a part of this awesome show made Cailen's dreams come true!  It's gonna be totally "grool"!

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]]> Episode 18: Cailen Fu Halle Mastroberardino, Cailen Fu 00:43:04 Let's Take It From The Top with Cailen Fu! Find out what it was like being a Standby in Mean Girls on Broadway! Let's Take It From The Top with Cailen Fu! Find out what it was like being a Standby in Mean Girls on Broadway! broadway, musical theatre podcast, standby, audition, mean girls the musical, mean girls, national tour, musical theatre no full 18 4dc05a4b-9036-4f7e-bcac-a7673e15166e Episode 17: Matthew Marvin Let's Take It From The Top with Matthew Marvin!  Did you know that sometimes two different theatres will produce joint productions of musicals?  Well, today we get to know all about how that works with Matthew!  In 2017, Matthew performed in Newsies at both The Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre, making some big time dreams of his come true.  Matthew is such a light in this world and industry, and I cannot wait for you to get to know him better.  Enjoy this weeks episode, and enjoy Matthew! 

 

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]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Matthew Marvin, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-matthew-marvin-mhaoZYjD Let's Take It From The Top with Matthew Marvin!  Did you know that sometimes two different theatres will produce joint productions of musicals?  Well, today we get to know all about how that works with Matthew!  In 2017, Matthew performed in Newsies at both The Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre, making some big time dreams of his come true.  Matthew is such a light in this world and industry, and I cannot wait for you to get to know him better.  Enjoy this weeks episode, and enjoy Matthew! 

 

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]]> Episode 17: Matthew Marvin Matthew Marvin, Halle Mastroberardino 00:48:52 Let's Take It From The Top with Matthew Marvin! Matthew's dreams came true when he performed in Newsies at both The Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre, and we get to hear all about it! Let's Take It From The Top with Matthew Marvin! Matthew's dreams came true when he performed in Newsies at both The Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre, and we get to hear all about it! broadway, newsies, male dancer, dancer, tripple threat, dance, summerstock, performer, musical theatre no full 17 5be5f9fc-2ada-43bc-965c-565e1fcb5141 Episode 16: Jennifer Apple Let's Take It From The Top with Jennifer Apple!  Today, we are back to our regularly scheduled programing.  Follow Jennifer's journey from beginning to end of being in the National Tour of The Band's Visit.  Jennifer and I discuss this beautifully simplistic show, how it has followed her in her professional life, and how persistence and trust led to her skating across the country performing in it every night!  Get ready to soak up all the wisdom and insight Jennifer has to offer!  Enjoy!

 

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]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Jennifer Apple, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-16-jennifer-apple-_HkW8fO6 Let's Take It From The Top with Jennifer Apple!  Today, we are back to our regularly scheduled programing.  Follow Jennifer's journey from beginning to end of being in the National Tour of The Band's Visit.  Jennifer and I discuss this beautifully simplistic show, how it has followed her in her professional life, and how persistence and trust led to her skating across the country performing in it every night!  Get ready to soak up all the wisdom and insight Jennifer has to offer!  Enjoy!

 

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]]> Episode 16: Jennifer Apple Jennifer Apple, Halle Mastroberardino 00:48:54 Let's Take It From The Top with Jennifer Apple! Hear all about Jennifer's journey with the National Tour of The Band's Visit! Let's Take It From The Top with Jennifer Apple! Hear all about Jennifer's journey with the National Tour of The Band's Visit! empowered artist collective, broadway, arts, the band's visit, national tour, musical theatre no full 16 c2538089-24cf-4ede-a97d-2589332069ff Episode 15: Hannah Jewel Kohn Let's Take It From The Top with Hannah Jewel Kohn!  Hannah and I will be "taking it from the top" of her version of "The Actor's Life" (you'll see a few episodes like this in the new year)!  Find out what it was like to jump into the hustle and bustle of NYC right out of high school.  Hannah gives us her "go-to's" for survival in the big city, and an inside look into how her training and determination led to her manifesting and achieving her dreams!  

 

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]]> Fri, 8 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Hannah Jewel Kohn) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-hannah-jewel-kohn-JLdHgg5N Let's Take It From The Top with Hannah Jewel Kohn!  Hannah and I will be "taking it from the top" of her version of "The Actor's Life" (you'll see a few episodes like this in the new year)!  Find out what it was like to jump into the hustle and bustle of NYC right out of high school.  Hannah gives us her "go-to's" for survival in the big city, and an inside look into how her training and determination led to her manifesting and achieving her dreams!  

 

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]]> Episode 15: Hannah Jewel Kohn Hannah Jewel Kohn 00:44:21 Let's Take It From The Top with Hannah Jewel Kohn! A conversation on her journey from moving to NYC, to touring with Frozen, to NOW! Let's Take It From The Top with Hannah Jewel Kohn! A conversation on her journey from moving to NYC, to touring with Frozen, to NOW! hannah jewel kohn, broadway, nyc, new york city, frozen on broadway, training, lets take it from the top, dance, musical theatre, frozen no full 15 a5642652-7ff8-47e6-ba06-ccc921d5e858 2020 Review! Let's Take It From The Top with host, Halle Mastroberardino!

It's just you and me today folks!  In this 2020 Review bonus episode, I reveal and thank all the incredible people who have helped me get my podcast this far.  As this crazy year comes to a close, I look back and realize LTIFTT has given me purpose, and I had to thank all the wonderful humans who allowed that to happen.  Feel free to check them out and follow their work... if they've touched my life for the better, chances are they'll do the same for you.  

Happy New Year, Theatre Lovers!  Thank YOU for everything!

 

Big Thanks To:

]]> Fri, 1 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/2020-review-2PBCfqjT Let's Take It From The Top with host, Halle Mastroberardino!

It's just you and me today folks!  In this 2020 Review bonus episode, I reveal and thank all the incredible people who have helped me get my podcast this far.  As this crazy year comes to a close, I look back and realize LTIFTT has given me purpose, and I had to thank all the wonderful humans who allowed that to happen.  Feel free to check them out and follow their work... if they've touched my life for the better, chances are they'll do the same for you.  

Happy New Year, Theatre Lovers!  Thank YOU for everything!

 

Big Thanks To:

]]> 2020 Review! Halle Mastroberardino 00:24:16 Let's Take It From The Top with host, Halle Mastroberardino! Looking back on 2020, and launching into 2021! Let's Take It From The Top with host, Halle Mastroberardino! Looking back on 2020, and launching into 2021! 2020 review, 2020 roundup, reach out, 2020, musical theatre, podcast no bonus bd11ee38-308e-4dc5-9f01-a2496791a311 Episode 14: Katie Drablos Let’s Take It From The Top with Katie Drablos!  The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a New York City staple.  Although the show will not be running this holiday season, I have a former Radio City Rockette to give us the behind the scene scoop on all the things it takes to be one of the stars of the show.  I hope everyone has a very merry holiday season, and Let's Take It From The Top in 2021!

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]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino, Katie Drablos) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-katie-drablos-wwL_K3cQ Let’s Take It From The Top with Katie Drablos!  The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a New York City staple.  Although the show will not be running this holiday season, I have a former Radio City Rockette to give us the behind the scene scoop on all the things it takes to be one of the stars of the show.  I hope everyone has a very merry holiday season, and Let's Take It From The Top in 2021!

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]]> Episode 14: Katie Drablos Halle Mastroberardino, Katie Drablos 00:41:11 Let's Take It From The Top with former Radio City Rockette, Katie Drablos!!! Kick off Christmas with LTIFTT! Let's Take It From The Top with former Radio City Rockette, Katie Drablos!!! Kick off Christmas with LTIFTT! kicks, dancer, holiday, christmas, radio city rockettes, rockettes, radio city, musical theatre no full 14 4aaa8f0b-0b09-4cc0-b728-9ca68e94720e Episode 13: Sarah Meahl Let’s Take It From The Top with Sarah Meahl!  Today, Sarah shares her adventure of being the female swing for the most recent Broadway Revival of Kiss Me, Kate!  Sarah's joy and light shine through in everything she does, and this episode is no exception.  Buckle in and get ready to learn what it takes to be a swing on Broadway (while also laughing a whole lot because Sarah is a HOOT!).  Enjoy!  

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]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Sarah Meahl, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-sarah-meahl-juPJy04Y Let’s Take It From The Top with Sarah Meahl!  Today, Sarah shares her adventure of being the female swing for the most recent Broadway Revival of Kiss Me, Kate!  Sarah's joy and light shine through in everything she does, and this episode is no exception.  Buckle in and get ready to learn what it takes to be a swing on Broadway (while also laughing a whole lot because Sarah is a HOOT!).  Enjoy!  

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]]> Episode 13: Sarah Meahl Sarah Meahl, Halle Mastroberardino 00:48:09 Let's Take It From The Top with SUPER SWING Sarah Meahl! Another week, another new perspective on the theatrical process. Let's Take It From The Top with SUPER SWING Sarah Meahl! Another week, another new perspective on the theatrical process. laducas, sarah meahl, warren carlyle, broadway, revival, kiss me kate, dancer, golden age, broadway revival, musical theatre no full 13 2c294c0b-e8d6-429e-a67f-b0670bfff7f2 Episode 12: Katie Griffith & Alec Cohen Let’s Take It From The Top with Katie Griffith & Alec Cohen!   Today, my guests and I are taking it back to the beginning.  We discuss early theatrical experiences that shaped us and how they influenced us to pursue Musical Theatre as a career.  This episode was a blast to record, and I hope you enjoy it just as much as we did!

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]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Alec Cohen, Katie Griffith, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-katie-griffith-alec-cohen-LyxTtQjj Let’s Take It From The Top with Katie Griffith & Alec Cohen!   Today, my guests and I are taking it back to the beginning.  We discuss early theatrical experiences that shaped us and how they influenced us to pursue Musical Theatre as a career.  This episode was a blast to record, and I hope you enjoy it just as much as we did!

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]]> Episode 12: Katie Griffith & Alec Cohen Alec Cohen, Katie Griffith, Halle Mastroberardino 00:44:18 A special #throwbackthursday episode with Katie Griffith and Alec Cohen! A special #throwbackthursday episode with Katie Griffith and Alec Cohen! broadway, musical theatre college, 13 the musical, thirteen the musical, les miserables, community theatre, musical theatre no full 12 a2d69601-2100-4b2f-af79-6dd6b34d6228 Episode 11: Beth Crandall Let’s Take It From The Top with Beth Crandall!  I am super stoked to introduce Beth to my audience, because she's bringing a brand new perspective to the show.  Today, Beth and I chat about her experience being the choreographer of Matilda at The MUNY!  This was Beth's first big choreography gig, and boy did she knock it out of the park.  Hear all about Beth's process, and how her career shaped and prepared her to tackle this huge show.  I'm so excited to be switching things up!  Enjoy!

 

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]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino, Beth Crandall) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-beth-crandall-gVpaNkyZ Let’s Take It From The Top with Beth Crandall!  I am super stoked to introduce Beth to my audience, because she's bringing a brand new perspective to the show.  Today, Beth and I chat about her experience being the choreographer of Matilda at The MUNY!  This was Beth's first big choreography gig, and boy did she knock it out of the park.  Hear all about Beth's process, and how her career shaped and prepared her to tackle this huge show.  I'm so excited to be switching things up!  Enjoy!

 

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]]> Episode 11: Beth Crandall Halle Mastroberardino, Beth Crandall 00:44:57 Let's Take It From The Top with Beth Crandall! This week we switch things up by hearing a choreographer's point of view of the artistic process! Let's Take It From The Top with Beth Crandall! This week we switch things up by hearing a choreographer's point of view of the artistic process! choreography, broadway, musical theatre podcast, halle mastroberardino, matilda, beth crandall, theatre, musical theatre, summer stock, the muny no full 11 d4b04035-06c7-440a-a810-935f90c5943a Episode 10: Trevor McChristian Let’s Take It From The Top with Trevor McChristian!  Trevor and I have known each other since we were JIMMY kids back in 2013, but today, Trevor is here to chat about playing Jack Kelly in Newsies at Music Theatre Wichita!  Growing up in Wichita, Trevor performed at this well known Summer Stock theatre since he was younger, but tackling this lead role in a show of this size was no easy feat.  Trevor will give us an inside look into what this show meant to him, and how it allowed little Trevor's dreams to unfold into reality!  I hope you enjoy!

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]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor McChristian, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-trevor-mcchristian-YttptD6Z Let’s Take It From The Top with Trevor McChristian!  Trevor and I have known each other since we were JIMMY kids back in 2013, but today, Trevor is here to chat about playing Jack Kelly in Newsies at Music Theatre Wichita!  Growing up in Wichita, Trevor performed at this well known Summer Stock theatre since he was younger, but tackling this lead role in a show of this size was no easy feat.  Trevor will give us an inside look into what this show meant to him, and how it allowed little Trevor's dreams to unfold into reality!  I hope you enjoy!

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]]> Episode 10: Trevor McChristian Trevor McChristian, Halle Mastroberardino 00:41:25 Today we are joined by Trevor McChristian to chat about his experience playing Jack Kelly in Newsies! Today we are joined by Trevor McChristian to chat about his experience playing Jack Kelly in Newsies! broadway, jack kelly, newsies, dream role, music theatre wichita, musical theatre, representation, summer stock yes full 10 c3175d07-a679-4e2f-9957-2ac8872f180a Episode 9: Trevor Michael Schmidt Let’s Take It From The Top with Trevor Michael Schmidt!  After performing in the National and International Tour of A Chorus Line, Trevor returned to the show at The Signature Theatre in DC.  Directed and choreographed by Dennis Jones, this production looked at the show with a brand new set of eyes, and today, Trevor will discuss his experience tackling this infamous show in a new way.  This episode is "One Singular Sensation", so without further a do... "A 5,6,7,8"!  

 

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]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Michael Schmidt, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-trevor-michael-schmidt-ybWqLI3P Let’s Take It From The Top with Trevor Michael Schmidt!  After performing in the National and International Tour of A Chorus Line, Trevor returned to the show at The Signature Theatre in DC.  Directed and choreographed by Dennis Jones, this production looked at the show with a brand new set of eyes, and today, Trevor will discuss his experience tackling this infamous show in a new way.  This episode is "One Singular Sensation", so without further a do... "A 5,6,7,8"!  

 

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]]> Episode 9: Trevor Michael Schmidt Trevor Michael Schmidt, Halle Mastroberardino 00:32:55 Trevor Michael Schmidt is joining us today to cover his experience in A Chorus Line at The Signature Theatre! Trevor Michael Schmidt is joining us today to cover his experience in A Chorus Line at The Signature Theatre! broadway, denis jones, baayork lee, dancer, michael bennett, a chorus line, trevor michael schmidt, halle mastroberardino, let's take it from the top, dance, musical theatre no full 9 a08aa44c-3d19-49ab-bb6f-0e84e30907e7 Episode 8: Justin Showell Let’s Take It From The Top with Justin Showell!  Today we will chat all about Justin's experience being in the And Peggy Cast of the Hamilton North American Tour.   Justin covered some ensemble men, Lafayette/Jefferson, Laurens/Philip, AND Mulligan/Madison.  To hear how he did it, you'll have to catch this week's episode!  Enjoy!

 

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]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Justin Showell, Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-justin-showell-pZiZsxp4 Let’s Take It From The Top with Justin Showell!  Today we will chat all about Justin's experience being in the And Peggy Cast of the Hamilton North American Tour.   Justin covered some ensemble men, Lafayette/Jefferson, Laurens/Philip, AND Mulligan/Madison.  To hear how he did it, you'll have to catch this week's episode!  Enjoy!

 

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]]> Episode 8: Justin Showell Justin Showell, Halle Mastroberardino 00:51:34 Halle is joined by Justin Showell, who most recently was seen in the And Peggy North American Tour cast of Hamilton! Halle is joined by Justin Showell, who most recently was seen in the And Peggy North American Tour cast of Hamilton! laurens, understudy, broadway, backstage, audition, philip hamilton, lafayette, jefferson, halle mastroberardino, let's take it from the top, justin showell, hamilton, national tour no full 8 8b56881e-5e0c-4fcf-a9ba-7f24c10e7196 Episode 7: Beau Bradshaw Who lives under a rock, under the sea?  Patrick Star!  AKA Beau Bradshaw!  I am so excited to welcome my real life BFF to the podcast.  Today, we chat all about what it was like to play Patrick Star in the National Tour of The SpongeBob Musical.  If nautical nonsense be something you wish... Then drop on the deck and flop like a fish!  And tune in to this weeks episode of Let's Take It From The Top!

 

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]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-beau-bradshaw-MAewyoSL Who lives under a rock, under the sea?  Patrick Star!  AKA Beau Bradshaw!  I am so excited to welcome my real life BFF to the podcast.  Today, we chat all about what it was like to play Patrick Star in the National Tour of The SpongeBob Musical.  If nautical nonsense be something you wish... Then drop on the deck and flop like a fish!  And tune in to this weeks episode of Let's Take It From The Top!

 

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]]> Episode 7: Beau Bradshaw Halle Mastroberardino 00:50:44 Join host, Halle Mastroberardino and Super Sea Star Beau Bradshaw! Join host, Halle Mastroberardino and Super Sea Star Beau Bradshaw! no full 7 ae61dcb4-ed5c-4fe7-b92d-a4031c9031b7 Episode 6: Richard Riaz Yoder Let's Take It From The Top with Richard Riaz Yoder!  Richard is closing out Hello, Dolly Week on LTIFTT by sharing his incredible experience of being in the Original Broadway company of the revival of Hello, Dolly!  We chat all things Bette Middler, how the stars aligned to bring together this talent-packed cast, and Richard gives us a glimpse into the spectacular journey he had on Broadway in Hello, Dolly!   

"Isn't the world full of wonderful things?" It sure will be after you listen to Richard's episode!

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]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-richard-riaz-yoder-f9XOgU5q Let's Take It From The Top with Richard Riaz Yoder!  Richard is closing out Hello, Dolly Week on LTIFTT by sharing his incredible experience of being in the Original Broadway company of the revival of Hello, Dolly!  We chat all things Bette Middler, how the stars aligned to bring together this talent-packed cast, and Richard gives us a glimpse into the spectacular journey he had on Broadway in Hello, Dolly!   

"Isn't the world full of wonderful things?" It sure will be after you listen to Richard's episode!

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]]> Episode 6: Richard Riaz Yoder Halle Mastroberardino 00:40:02 Holy Cabooses! It's HELLO DOLLY WEEK! Join host, Halle Mastroberardino as she chats with Broadway's Richard Riaz Yoder! Holy Cabooses! It's HELLO DOLLY WEEK! Join host, Halle Mastroberardino as she chats with Broadway's Richard Riaz Yoder! richard riaz yoder, broadway, halle mastroberardino, bette middler, let's take it from the top, theatre, hello dolly!, musical theatre no full 6 a83acde6-dd4d-418e-a245-3f2fcc993f21 Episode 5: Colin LeMoine Let’s Take It From The Top with Colin LeMoine!  Today, we will chat all about Colin’s experience playing Ambrose Kemper in the National Tour of Hello, Dolly!  Colin chats about his crazy audition experience, working with the legendary Jerry Zaks, and his favorite tour stops along the way.  Put on your Sunday clothes, grab some bibimbap, and relax as we take it from the top with Colin!

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]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-colin-lemoine-psfVn2Ix Let’s Take It From The Top with Colin LeMoine!  Today, we will chat all about Colin’s experience playing Ambrose Kemper in the National Tour of Hello, Dolly!  Colin chats about his crazy audition experience, working with the legendary Jerry Zaks, and his favorite tour stops along the way.  Put on your Sunday clothes, grab some bibimbap, and relax as we take it from the top with Colin!

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]]> Episode 5: Colin LeMoine Halle Mastroberardino 00:35:49 Holy Cabooses! It's... HELLO DOLLY WEEK! Join host, Halle Mastroberardino, as she sits down with guest, Colin LeMoine! Holy Cabooses! It's... HELLO DOLLY WEEK! Join host, Halle Mastroberardino, as she sits down with guest, Colin LeMoine! broadway, colin lemoine, halle mastroberardino, theatre podcast, let's take it from the top, theatre, hello dolly!, national tour, musical theatre no full 5 9c359abc-8869-492a-8294-f228d66376b8 Episode 4: Nick Eibler Let’s Take It From The Top with Nick Eibler!  Nick dives deep into the research and work he put into playing the Emcee in Cabaret while in college.  I learned so much about Cabaret and Nick through our discussion, and I hope you do too!  We hit everything from RuPaul’s Drag Race to on stage shenanigans, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

 

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]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-nick-eibler-QqjIcB8v Let’s Take It From The Top with Nick Eibler!  Nick dives deep into the research and work he put into playing the Emcee in Cabaret while in college.  I learned so much about Cabaret and Nick through our discussion, and I hope you do too!  We hit everything from RuPaul’s Drag Race to on stage shenanigans, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

 

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]]> Episode 4: Nick Eibler Halle Mastroberardino 00:43:06 Halle Mastroberardino sits down and dives in with this week's guest, Nick Eibler! Halle Mastroberardino sits down and dives in with this week's guest, Nick Eibler! the prom, broadway, cabaret, texas state university, nick eibler, halle mastroberardino, theatre, musical theatre no full 4 1e9b453a-5e4b-4035-8677-6eabb5733020 Episode 3: Libby Lloyd Let’s Take It From The Top with Libby Lloyd!  

This episode is all about Libby’s incredible Off-Broadway debut in The Wrong Man at MCC Theatre.  The cast and creative team created a piece of art that is so important and beautiful, and we are so lucky to get to hear how it all came together.  I am such a fan of this show and Libby, and I can’t wait for you to be too!  Enjoy!

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]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:00:03 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-libby-lloyd-Kf_K8pop Let’s Take It From The Top with Libby Lloyd!  

This episode is all about Libby’s incredible Off-Broadway debut in The Wrong Man at MCC Theatre.  The cast and creative team created a piece of art that is so important and beautiful, and we are so lucky to get to hear how it all came together.  I am such a fan of this show and Libby, and I can’t wait for you to be too!  Enjoy!

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]]> Episode 3: Libby Lloyd Halle Mastroberardino 00:47:15 Join host, Halle Mastroberardino, as she chats with Libby Lloyd on this week's episode of Let's Take It From The Top! Join host, Halle Mastroberardino, as she chats with Libby Lloyd on this week's episode of Let's Take It From The Top! the wrong man, tommy kail, libby lloyd, alex lacamoire, travis wall, off broadway, mcc theatre, halle mastroberardino, theatre, dance, musical theatre no full 3 bb8ef6b2-b525-4c57-adc7-ee2d9ad084a2 Episode 2: Chris Clark My second guest is, Chris Clark!  Chris’s most recently led the First National Tour of Escape to Margaritaville playing the role of Tully.  From graduating college and landing this leading role, to his personal experience on tour, getting to perform live onstage with Jimmy Buffett, and beyond, Chris is spilling it all!  You are in for a treat with this one!  So, sit back, get your license to chill, maybe pour yourself a Margarita, and enjoy this episode with Chris Clark.

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]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:15 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-chris-clark-G9eH3zjV My second guest is, Chris Clark!  Chris’s most recently led the First National Tour of Escape to Margaritaville playing the role of Tully.  From graduating college and landing this leading role, to his personal experience on tour, getting to perform live onstage with Jimmy Buffett, and beyond, Chris is spilling it all!  You are in for a treat with this one!  So, sit back, get your license to chill, maybe pour yourself a Margarita, and enjoy this episode with Chris Clark.

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]]> Episode 2: Chris Clark Halle Mastroberardino 00:44:22 Host, Halle Mastroberardino, is joined by Chris Clark on this episode of Let's Take It From The Top! Host, Halle Mastroberardino, is joined by Chris Clark on this episode of Let's Take It From The Top! jimmy buffett, arts, halle mastroberardino, chris clark, theatre podcast, let's take it from the top, escape to margaritaville, theatre, musical, national tour, musical theatre, podcast yes full 2 11f1320b-6de8-457e-8bcb-902cb528b670 Episode 1: McKenzie Kurtz McKenzie Kurtz, Broadway & Disney Royalty, is my FIRST OFFICIAL GUEST!  McKenzie just played Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen on Broadway, and today we will get the inside scoop on her experience.  Get ready to hear McKenzie’s incredible journey to Broadway and how she’s been coping with Corona Craziness!  I’m so excited to take it from the top “for the first time in forever" with McKenzie, and I hope you are too!  

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]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:12 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-mckenzie-kurtz-7preXJeJ McKenzie Kurtz, Broadway & Disney Royalty, is my FIRST OFFICIAL GUEST!  McKenzie just played Princess Anna in Disney’s Frozen on Broadway, and today we will get the inside scoop on her experience.  Get ready to hear McKenzie’s incredible journey to Broadway and how she’s been coping with Corona Craziness!  I’m so excited to take it from the top “for the first time in forever" with McKenzie, and I hope you are too!  

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]]> Episode 1: McKenzie Kurtz Halle Mastroberardino 00:38:53 Host, Halle Mastroberardino, is joined by McKenzie Kurtz on this first episode of Let's Take It From The Top! Host, Halle Mastroberardino, is joined by McKenzie Kurtz on this first episode of Let's Take It From The Top! broadway, arts, halle mastroberardino, let's take it from the top, theatre, entertainment, mckenzie kurtz, musical theatre no full 1 a08f34ad-7136-41b9-887b-6009398c05f6 OFFICAL INTRO!!! Here she is, boys!

Here she is, world!

Here's the OFFICIAL INTRO of Let's Take It From The Top!

Meet the 2020 version of host, Halle Mastroberardino, as she gives you a peek into how this whole podcast thing is gonna go.  Keep your eyes out for the FIRST OFFICIAL EPISODE coming out soon!  

Okay... I think we're ready!  Let's Take It From The Top!

Connect with us!

]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:00:09 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/offical-intro-UkqY__XD Here she is, boys!

Here she is, world!

Here's the OFFICIAL INTRO of Let's Take It From The Top!

Meet the 2020 version of host, Halle Mastroberardino, as she gives you a peek into how this whole podcast thing is gonna go.  Keep your eyes out for the FIRST OFFICIAL EPISODE coming out soon!  

Okay... I think we're ready!  Let's Take It From The Top!

Connect with us!

]]> OFFICAL INTRO!!! Halle Mastroberardino 00:27:03 Here she is, boys! Here she is, world! Here's the OFFICIAL INTRO of Let's Take It From The Top! Meet the 2020 version of host, Halle Mastroberardino, as she gives you a peek into how this whole podcast thing is gonna go. Keep your eyes out for the FIRST OFFICIAL EPISODE coming out soon! Okay... I think we're ready! Let's Take It From The Top! Here she is, boys! Here she is, world! Here's the OFFICIAL INTRO of Let's Take It From The Top! Meet the 2020 version of host, Halle Mastroberardino, as she gives you a peek into how this whole podcast thing is gonna go. Keep your eyes out for the FIRST OFFICIAL EPISODE coming out soon! Okay... I think we're ready! Let's Take It From The Top! broadway, new york city, halle mastroberardino, 42nd street, actor, performer, musical theatre no trailer ed0dc2ee-e582-4e30-9c79-351ea0a95de5 UNOFFICIAL Intro! Thanks for listening to this bonus UNOFFICIAL episode of "Let's Take It From The Top"!

Keep your eyes out for a new, OFFICIAL Introduction episode, and then join me as I get the ball rolling.  I have some amazing guests lined up already!  I can't wait to share their stories with you.

]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:58:06 +0000 ltifttpodcast@gmail.com (Halle Mastroberardino) https://letstakeitfromthetop.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-take-it-from-the-top-intro-1-0uC8Z0M9 Thanks for listening to this bonus UNOFFICIAL episode of "Let's Take It From The Top"!

Keep your eyes out for a new, OFFICIAL Introduction episode, and then join me as I get the ball rolling.  I have some amazing guests lined up already!  I can't wait to share their stories with you.

]]> UNOFFICIAL Intro! Halle Mastroberardino 00:03:53 (Technically) MY FIRST EPISODE EVER! I published this introduction in October of 2019. Even though some of the info is outdated, I decided to share it with my audience, for two reasons: 1. So you can get to know a little bit about me. 2. Because I think it's funny that it's taken 9 months, a Global Pandemic, and theatre being shut down all over the world for me to finally get this podcast off it's feet! An OFFICIAL introduction episode is coming soon! But for now, take a listen and get to know October 2019 Halle and this crazy new idea she wants to share! (Technically) MY FIRST EPISODE EVER! I published this introduction in October of 2019. Even though some of the info is outdated, I decided to share it with my audience, for two reasons: 1. So you can get to know a little bit about me. 2. Because I think it's funny that it's taken 9 months, a Global Pandemic, and theatre being shut down all over the world for me to finally get this podcast off it's feet! An OFFICIAL introduction episode is coming soon! But for now, take a listen and get to know October 2019 Halle and this crazy new idea she wants to share! introductions, halle mastroberardino, theatre, musical theatre no bonus