The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
Latest Episodes
Ep321 - Isabelle "Izzy" McCalla: Diving Deep Into the Water (for Elephants)
A lot has changed since Izzy McCalla first appeared in episode 38 back in 2019 and she’s more than happy to share the latest news in her journey – from her early roles to now playing Marlena in "Water for Elephants." She reflects on how each role built he
Ep320 - Andrew Samonsky: RIP Jerry Garcia
Andrew Samonsky believes that Jerry Garcias death (yes that Jerry Garcia) may have instigated his performance career in some way. From being a deadhead to becoming a Broadway actor, Andrew opens up about his years of following the Grateful Dead and dea
Ep319 - Ryan Vasquez: Hamilton is "Paid Therapy"
Ryan Vasquez looks back on his career journey, including living with French acrobats in a seven-bedroom house while doing a show, and eventually booking Hamilton. Playing as many characters as he has in Hamilton was to him just “paid therapy”. Having pass
Listen Now - Singular Sensation: The Podcast
Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such asSunset Boulevard,Rent,Angels in America,Chicago,The Lion King, andThe Producers- shows that changed
Ep318 - Joy Woods: Opening 'The Notebook' on Broadway
You don't have as much time as you think you do, so you better be prepared. At least thats how Joy Woods lives her life. She shares how she caught the acting bug, starting as a dancer but eventually fell in love with theatre and acting. She looks back on
Ep317 - Cayleigh Capaldi: Perfectionism is the Enemy of Creation
Cayleigh Capaldi may have the perfect pitch, but shes not letting perfectionism get in the way of finding who she is as an individual and as a performer. She delves into her background, growing up surrounded by artists, and how it helped her embrace her
Ep316 - John Tartaglia: How Jim Henson Started It All
John Tartaglia believes everything happens for a reason, and his career trajectory is a testament to this. He lets us into the world of puppetry and theatre as he shares his experiences, and how he got started in pursuing his “dual dream” of becoming a su
Ep315 - Cecily Strong & Andrea Syglowski: Airing Out Their "Brooklyn Laundry"
Powerhouse actors Cecily Strong and Andrea Syglowski provide insights into their acting careers, and how they navigated lifes complexities throughout their journey. The two talk about the show they currently co-star in,Brooklyn Laundry, their admiratio
Ep314 - Schele Williams: Encouraging Everyone to Stay Weird
Schele Williams has never been afraid to immerse herself in the thing that she loves in order to achieve what she wants. She reflects on her journey, the motivations and support from her family, and the significance of storytelling in her life, which has
Ep313 - Ali Louis Bourzgui: Finding His Happy Place on Stage
Ali became enamored by the idea of performing since he was a kid as a way to study the human condition. He looks back on his multicultural upbringing that blends American and Moroccan influences, and his journey into acting and performing, revealing his p