Ep. 23 - BROADWAY TALKS with an Actor - JJ Niemann | Real Talk with Mason Bray Podcast

Ep. 201 - Guess Who's Back!: Hi! It's me, Mason!I am back at it making podcast episodes.Enjoy this one where I tell you what I've been up to! Tell me what you are doing to pass the time! I need suggestions!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 204 - Energy, Energy, Energy: Welcome back to another week! This week I talk about why Musical Theatre is amazing and what is so magical about an audience watching a show and also some #QuarantineAdviceEnjoy!!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 308 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Set Designer - Scott Pask: Scott Pask is a Set Designer for Broadway Shows such as Mean Girls, Waitress, The Bands Visit, The Prom, Who’s Afraid of the Virginia Wolf, Something Rotten, Finding Neverland, and so many more!Join us as we talk about his experience with the shutdown and how he got involved in scenic design!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

33 min listen

Ep. 212 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Sound Designer - Nevin Steinberg: This week I close out my Season 2 with an interview from Nevin Steinberg! He has worked on a handful of HUGE Broadway shows such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown, Bandstand, Bright Star, Freestyle Loves Supreme, The Cher Show, TIna, and several more! You can get advice from someone who works AT HAMILTON! I hope you enjoy these episodes and I will see you in a few weeks for Season 3! "The best thing to do is, in this case, is to practice and design stuff. . . The truth is you can design a set, or sound, or lighting, or costumes, or even projections now on your laptop or tablet." - Nevin Steinberg You can stream Hamilton: An American Musical on Disney+ NOW! Make sure to check out our website https://realtalkpodcast.weebly.com/  Or you can find ALL of my social media at my link tree! https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcastAUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK: <a href="http://www.audibletrial. by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 304 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Sound Engineer - Brad Berridge: Brad Berridge is a Sound Artist at Feld Entertainment, which is the company that produces Disney ON ICE!, Marvel Experiences, and severalother big time franchises. He has worked across the United States bringing his sound design and composition to tons of different theaters and auditoriums!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

18 min listen

Ep. 207 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Stage Manager - Jen Ash: This week on Real Talk Podcast, I interview Jen Ash! She is a stage manager that has been on Broadway and on tour with shows such as Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, and Come From Away. We talk about a broad spectrum of Stage Management and Management on the road. "It's more than just what's on the page. " - Jen Ash Make sure to check out our website realtalkpodcast.weebly.com and our Link Tree: http://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcastAUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 202 - To All the Mom's:: Hey everyone! This episode is my gift to all the mother's listening! (It was recorded on Mother's Day but it didn't fit into my Tuesday upload schedule... so just pretend)LOVE YOU ALL!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 208 - BROADWAY TALKS with an Actress and Swing - Grace Stockdale: Welcome back to the Real Talk Podcast! We are here with another Interview in our BROADWAY talks series! This Week I interview Grace Stockdale who is an actress who has been on the first national tour of Waitress as "Ghost Mom" and is currently working on the workshop / Broadway version of the Musical 1776 where she will make her Broadway Debut!We discuss how she develops characters and traits needed for a show as well as how she prepares to go on stage!"You are enough. You are MORE than enough. It is AMAZING how ENOUGH you are! " - Grace StockdaleYou can check out her entertainment company at her Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/songbirdstudionyc/">https://www.instagram.com/songbirdstudionyc/</a>) or Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wearesongbird/">https://www.facebook.com/wearesongbird/</a>)Make sure to check out our website <a href="https://realtalkpodcast by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 203 - BROADWAY TALKS with an Actress - Gabriella Marzetta: Today I kick off a new type of episode! BROADWAY TALKS! Every few weeks I will release an interview with someone from the theatre community! I know it's long, but it is worth every second!This week I interview Gabriella Marzetta, who plays Dawn on the national tour of Waitress the Musical! We talk all things show biz and advice for younger performers out there."When you wanna give up, don't give up even harder!" - Gabriella MarzettaMake sure to check out our website realtalkpodcast.weebly.com and our Facebook page facebook.com/realtalkwithmasonbrayENJOY!AUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://an by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 205 - BROADWAY TALKS with a General Manager - Matthew Herrmann: Today I continue the Broadway Talks episode type! This week I interview Matthew Herrmann who is an independent producer and the General Manager of The Montalban Theatre in Los Angeles, California. He talks about the ups and downs of his job and the types of stuff he is doing during his Quarantine. “It’s all about the story and telling it truthfully” - Matthew HerrmannMake sure to check out our website realtalkpodcast.weebly.com and our Link Tree: linktr.ee/realtalkpodcastENJOY!AUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 211 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Tour Director - Susanna Wolk: This week I interview Susanna Wolk, the Tour Director for the Second National Tour of Waitress and she was also the assistant director ON BROADWAY for Waitress! She has done that with several shows as the director. We talk about pre-production as a director and what happens when rehearsals are over. "I had so many interests within the theatre that as Director I could focus on the big picture and fuse all of my interests." - Susanna WolkMake sure to check out our website https://realtalkpodcast.weebly.com/  Or you can find ALL of my social media at my link tree! https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcastAUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://a by Real Talk with Mason Bray

21 min listen

Ep. 305 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Choreographer - Christopher Gattelli: Christopher Gattelli is a Choreographer for the Original Broadway Productions of Newsies, The Cher Show, The King and I, Spongebob Squarepants, My Fair Lady, and several others!Join us as we talk about his journey to becoming a broadway choreographer!!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

19 min listen

Ep. 210 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Lighting Designer - Ken Billington: This week I interview Tony Award Winning Lighting Designer, Ken Billington! He has worked on close to 100 Broadway shows. "You are illuminating the playwright's words." - Ken Billington. Make sure to check out our website https://realtalkpodcast.weebly.com/  Or you can find ALL of my social media at my link tree! https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcastAUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

21 min listen

Ep. 301 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Set Designer - Anna Louizos: Anna Louizos is a Set Designer on Broadway for shows such as In The Heights, Cinderella, School of Rock, and so many more! Join us as we talk about her journey to Broadway and how she approaches a design! Make sure to check out our website https://realtalkpodcast.weebly.com/ Or you can find ALL of my social media at my link tree! https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcastAUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK:http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 209 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Producer - Kevin Bailey: This week I close out the FULL month of interviews with Kevin Bailey. He is a producer and actor who has produced shows like ANN on Broadway and has acted in the original Broadway cast of The Lion King and Annie Get Your Gun! We talk about getting into producing a show and publicity. "Those are my brilliant failures " - Kevin Bailey Make sure to check out our website https://realtalkpodcast.weebly.com/  Or you can find ALL of my social media at my link tree! https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcastAUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 206 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Director - Kevin Roach: Welcome back to Real Talk! Another interview today! This time with Kevin Roach, the Managing Artistic Director at Evansville Civic Theatre! You can hear insights on what directors look for while casting a show and some little tidbits on what makes the decision of getting a role."There's a lot that goes into it beyond just 'Well, I read the part the best.' " - Kevin RoachMake sure to check out our website realtalkpodcast.weebly.com and our Link Tree: http://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcastENJOY!AUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast</a>--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

27 min listen

Ep. 309 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Music Supervisor - Alex Lacamoire: Alex Lacamoire is a music supervisor, composer, and music director on Broadway!Alex has worked side-by-side with popular composers like Lin-Manuel Miranda on Hamilton. by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 401 - Hindsight 2020 - Let’s Look Back...: Welcome back to season 4 of Real Talk with Mason Bray! Now before we get rolling with interviews, I want to take time to reflect on 2020 and look at what positives happened in that crazy, jam-packed year.TRANSCRIPT WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON Thank you for listening!Keep up to date on my episodes and guests on my Instagram, which is @_RealTalk_Pod, or my Facebook page, which is Real Talk with Mason Bray.Or you can find all my streaming platforms and social media links at my link tree: https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 307 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Choral Composer - Eric Whitacre: Eric Whitacre is a choral composer and musical director. He is famous for his virtual choirs, where he has thousands of people all over the world sing his songs to make a beautiful music video. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

20 min listen

Ep. 402 - BROADWAY TALKS with an Actor - JJ Niemann: SEASON 4, EPISODE 2JJ Niemann is an actor who was on Broadway in Book of Morman as a swing! You may have also seen him in Ratatouille the TikTok Musical on January 1st as an Ensemble-member! Speaking of TikTok, he is widely known for his "Actors with their mic on vs. off" Series where he lets out the secrets shared on Broadway stages!This episode was recorded in October 2020, before Ratatouille.You can keep up to date with our upcoming interviews on our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/_realtalk_pod/) or Facebook Page (https://facebook.com/realtalkwithmasonbray). You can also find links to all of the listening platforms or other socials at https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcastThank you for your support! You can send Listener Messages on anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray and press the "Messages" button! Doing this can get featured at the end of the episode!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 302 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Costume Assistant - Mark Koss: Mark Koss is a Costume Assistant for Susan Hilferty (Costume Designer for WICKED)! He also designs several of his own shows Off-Broadway! Join us as we talk about being an assistant and different useful tips from him! Make sure to check out our website https://realtalkpodcast.weebly.com/ Or you can find ALL of my social media at my link tree! https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcast AUDIBLE FREE TRIAL AND ONE FREE BOOK: http://www.audibletrial.com/RealTalkPodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

22 min listen

Ep. 303 - BROADWAY TALKS with an Associate Director - David Alpert: David Alpert is an Associate Director and Director on Broadway for shows such as If/Then (He also directs this show!) and The Trip to the Bountiful as well as several other shows! He also hosts his own podcast E-Ticket To Broadway where he talks to A-List Broadway stars about their love of Disney! We discuss what he does and several other interesting facets of his job and theatre!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

17 min listen

Ep. 407 - MUSIC TALKS with a Songwriter - Philip Lawrence: Philip Lawrence is an 8-time Grammy-winning songwriter. Philip has worked with singers like Bruno Mars, Adele, Flo Rida, CeeLo Green, and so many more! In the 2020 holiday season the film "Jingle Jangle", for which he wrote the music, was released! He also made an appearance in the movie in the song “Miles and Miles” Another movie he has worked on is Rio 2 where he played Felipe! by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 403 - DESIGN TALKS with an Interior Designer - Benjamin Bradley: Benjamin Bradley is an interior designer in New York City! He recently got his own Netflix show to help people design their home for the holidays! A fun fact, Ben actually grew up in the same city I live in!Join us as we discuss the holidays in 2020 compared to other years and what he did to get where he is in the industry! You can keep up to date with our upcoming interviews on our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/_realtalk_pod/) or Facebook Page (https://facebook.com/realtalkwithmasonbray). You can also find links to all of the listening platforms or other socials at https://linktr.ee/realtalkpodcast Thank you for your support! You can send Listener Messages on anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray and press the "Messages" button! Doing this can get featured at the end of the episode!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anch by Real Talk with Mason Bray

22 min listen

Ep. 405 - BOOK TALKS with an Author - Mike Bockoven: Mike is an author in Nebraska! He has written hit novels such as Fantasticland, which is about kids trapped in a theme park after Hurricane Sandy had devastated the coasts of Florida. He also wrote the book Pack about a small town in Nebraska where this man transforms into a werewolf! by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 306 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Vocal Technician - Amanda Flynn: Amanda Flynn is a Vocal Technician and Vocal Coach based in New York City! She was the official Vocal Coach of Be More Chill and The Lightning Thief! She has also been in shows like Wicked on Broadway!!Join Amanda and I ask we discus her job as a Vocal Technician and how she got where she is in the industry!! We are now Halfway through this batch of episodes!! I hope you are enjoying them as much as me!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realtalkwithmasonbray/message by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 505 - BROADWAY TALKS with a Marketing Director - Courtney Kochuba: Courtney Kochuba is the current Director of Marketing at Concord Theatricals. Before that, Courtney was also on the team at Samuel French before it merged with Concord back in 2018. Today we discuss licensing for theatre, her days at Concord Theatricals, and hear some of her favorite shows in their catalog! by Real Talk with Mason Bray

24 min listen

Ep. 406 - BROADWAY TALKS with a 2020 Graduate - Kathryn Mayer: Kathryn is an actress who has appeared in television shows such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Evil Lies Here on Investigation Discovery. She graduated from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in May 2020! When she started college, her goal was to do theatre, but with the pandemic raging on as she graduated, she began to look at jobs in movies and TV! by Real Talk with Mason Bray

21 min listen

Ep. 509 - BROADWAY TALKS with an Actor - Matt DeAngelis: Matt DeAngelis is a Broadway actor who is in the ensemble for Waitress the Musical (which just opened on Broadway on September 4th)! Before that, Matt made his Broadway debut in Diane Paulus’s revival of HAIR! by Real Talk with Mason Bray

24 min listen

Ep. 502 - TV TALKS with an Executive - Nick Bernstein: Nick is the Senior Vice-President of Late Night Programming at CBS. If you frequent the Late Late Show with James Corden, he has been featured heavily the past few months! by Real Talk with Mason Bray

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Ep. 23 - BROADWAY TALKS with an Actor - JJ Niemann

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