Episodes

  • Episode 10: We Did It!

    Episode 10: We Did It!
    Nov 19 2020
    Here we are at the final episode of this ten part limited series.  And what a way to go out, cause WE WON!!! All that hard work, time and energy has paid off, as Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States! That victory lives in all of us that stood up and spoke out.  Those who refused to accept this version of America.  So, for this final episode, our guest artist/activist is YOU, the listener.  Six incredible guests, representing all of you who turned out and made change happen.  This has been an incredible ride and I'm so thankful for all of you who helped in this pod's creation, who volunteered your time and stories as guests and who dutifully came back every other week and put these action plans to work.  Till the next time we meet friends...keep going, keep fighting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Pep Rally

    Pep Rally
    Oct 27 2020
    This week, we give you a BONUS episode to inspire you as we all do the last minute work and stand in line, ready to vote for a change in America.  If you're a visual person, you can still watch this Broadway for Biden Pep Rally at www.bpn.fm/peprally, which originally aired on October 14th, 2020.  Hosted by Eric Ulloa, the Broadway for Biden Pep Rally features Broadway luminaries Joel Grey and Donna Murphy and will also include appearances from Harolyn Blackwell, James Monroe Iglehart, Telly Leung, Caissie Levy, Lesli Margherita, Patti Murin, Zachary Prince, Brandon Uranowitz, stage manager Matthew DiCarlo, Leslie Uggams, and company members from Broadway's Beetlejuice, including Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman, Sophia Anne Caruso, and Dana Steingold, along with NYC City Council member, Democratic Nominee for US Congress, NY-15, Ritchie Torres. "The lights of Broadway may be dark due to this administration's failure to control COVID-19, but the passion and activism of the Broadway community shines bright, as we fight for the leadership and change that arrives with a Biden-Harris Administration," said Host Eric Ulloa. "To kick off the last few weeks before the election, we give you a Broadway Pep Rally to cheer on the future we can't wait to see arrive when Joe and Kamala take center stage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 9: Phone & Text Banking

    Episode 9: Phone & Text Banking
    Oct 20 2020
    With 14 days left till the election, and Biden surpassing Trump in every poll, what do we have to fear? The exact same complacency that gave us the shocking result of 2016 and handed Donald Trump the keys to our country. So, with these last two weeks, we take you through the do's and don'ts of phone and text banking, one of the greatest tools in driving out voters.  The activism of theatre itself is nothing you don't already know, but the specific activism in the dramatization of real life events on stage is an extra powerful tool in changing hearts and minds that has been perfected by today's guest. Moisés Kaufman talks about the creation of his plays Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde and The Laramie Project, how LGBTQ history and legislation were shaped by the attention Laramie received and his musings on modern LGBTQ struggles and what the future holds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Pep Rally Teaser

    Pep Rally Teaser
    Oct 13 2020
    Eric has a special announcement! Together with Broadway for Biden, and the Broadway Podcast Network, Eric Ulloa is hosting a very special virtual Broadway For Biden Pep Rally, to be held Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 PM ET, only at http://bpn.fm/peprally. The Pep Rally will kick off with Broadway luminary Joel Grey, and will also include appearances from Donna Murphy, Harolyn Blackwell, James Monroe Iglehart, Telly Leung, Caissie Levy, Lesli Margherita, Patti Murin, Zachary Prince, Brandon Uranowitz, stage manager Matthew DiCarlo, the one and only Leslie Uggams, and company members from Broadway’s Beetlejuice, Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman, Sophia Anne Caruso, and Dana Steingold, along with NYC City Council member, Democratic Nominee for US Congress, NY-15, Ritchie Torres.  “The lights of Broadway may be dark due to this administration's failure to control COVID-19, but the passion and activism of the Broadway community shines bright, as we fight for the leadership and change that arrives with a Biden-Harris Administration,” said Host Eric Ulloa. “To kick off the last few weeks before the election, we give you a Broadway Pep Rally to cheer on the future we can't wait to see arrive when Joe and Kamala take center stage.” And tune in next week for an all new episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Episode 8: Down Ballot Races & Local Elections

    Episode 8: Down Ballot Races & Local Elections
    Oct 6 2020
    With a failed administration rotting from the head, the stink of Donald Trump has reached not only Republican members of the House and Senate up for reelection, but all the way down to the local GOP candidates and the elections that shape the communities you live in. Year after year, an increasing majority of Americans poll in favor of a future with forward Democratic and progressive leadership and ideals.   Marti Gould Cummings, candidate for NY Council-District 7 in 2021, breaks down the importance of down ballot races/local elections and how the results directly impact your life. Marti talks about their calling not only activism, but to run for public office and the importance of staying involved in your city and town's politics and government once election day comes and goes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Episode 7: Social Media Savviness

    Episode 7: Social Media Savviness
    Sep 22 2020
    Social Media is uniquely poised to be either the greatest contributor to the fall of our democracy or the tool that allows us to mobilize and save it. In this week's episode, we break down the "do's" and "don'ts" that allow for a more efficient use of social media instead of wasted hours screaming into an echo chamber. We also hear from actor/activist Brandon Victor Dixon on the importance of using one's prominence to fight for those who are underrepresented and at risk, and how he navigated his way through the insanity stirred up by his address to (then) Vice President Elect Pence on behalf of the cast and creatives of Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Episode 6: Black Theatre Coalition

    Episode 6: Black Theatre Coalition
    Sep 8 2020
    This week, no politics, no partisanship, just plans. In the midst of a country on fire and stress at an all time high, this week, we’re looking to the helpers.  We’re looking to those carving a path towards a more equitable tomorrow. The Black Theatre Coalition is an organization dedicated to shattering the "illusion of inclusion" by building a sustainable ethical roadmap that will increase employment opportunities for Black theatre professionals.  Founders T. Oliver Reid and Warren Adams break down not only the mission of this incredible organization, but how they are already creating systems that will finally make the American Theatre an institution that POC can build a thriving career within.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Episode 5: Family Talks

    Episode 5: Family Talks
    Aug 25 2020
    How do you change hearts and minds within your own family to make them see the awful presidency of Donald Trump? How do you take care of your own hearts and minds when your family has decided to back Donald Trump again and you feel as if you have nothing in common any longer? Clinical Psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz and I break down paths and plans to keep you mentally healthy this election season and maybe even able to change some voters minds. We then talk to playwright/lyricist Lisa Kron about her extraordinary work and how sometimes putting your own personal family issues onstage is a large form of activism that can allow people to see things from a whole new perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins