Episodes

  • Finding Your Voice Outside of Singing with Dr. Stephannie Moore

    Finding Your Voice Outside of Singing with Dr. Stephannie Moore
    May 23 2021
    Dr. Stephannie Moore discusses finding out who you are and what your life's purpose is to create a more authentic performing experience. Mezzo soprano Stephannie Moore brings an eclectic array of experience into her work as a performer and educator. Known for her colorful stage characters and expressive musicianship, she is a true artist and communicator – equally comfortable on the operatic, concert and theater stages. Some of Stephannie's operatic credits include: Mother Goose in The Rake's Progress with Frost Opera Theater; Madame de la Haltière in Cendrillon with OperaMODO and Frost Opera Theater; Annina in La Traviata with Arbor Opera Theater; Hansel in Hansel and Gretel with Main Street Opera Theater; Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus with the Comic Opera Guild; Pitti-Sing in The Mikado with the University of Michigan Gilbert and Sullivan Society; Annio in La Clemenza di Tito and La Ciesca in Gianni Schicchi with the University of Michigan Opera Theatre. Stephannie premiered the role of Aunt Xue for San Francisco opera’s workshop of the Bright Sheng opera, Dream of the Red Chamber. Stephannie currently teaches voice in the University of Miami's Department of Theater Arts and Broward College. She is a Lead Instructor for Magic City Opera's TOI (Teen Opera Intensive) in Miami, and the Act Healthy musical theater summer program in Belluno, Italy. Her private voice studio is located in Pembroke Pines, Florida and includes award-winning professional singers and emerging artists. In tandem with her work as a musician, Stephannie is a Tibetan language translator, specializing in the literary translation of Buddhist texts from the 18th Century. Her work has led her to Tibet, India, Nepal and China, where she studied with Buddhist lamas and scholars and worked in social service through the Ann Arbor organization, Vision Builders. She co-founded an orphanage and school for young Tibetan girls and helped lay the groundwork for a home for Indian slum children that has now taken hundreds of orphans and impoverished children off the streets of Varanasi, India. https://www.stephanniemoore.com/ Follow The Smart Singer- www.thesmartsinger.com Instagram: @thesmartsingerstudio Facebook: The Smart Singer Tik Tok: @thesmartsinger
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    49 mins
  • Balancing Career, Family, and Self Care with Melissa Cotton Hunter

    Balancing Career, Family, and Self Care with Melissa Cotton Hunter
    May 2 2021
    AEA actress, Melissa Cotton Hunter, gives tips for maintaining family, relationships and self care as someone in the performing arts. Melissa Hunter is an AEA actor based out of Michigan where she lives with her husband Patrick, two kiddos Christopher and Cotton, and two dogs Franklin Franklin and Elle Woofs. She received a BFA from Kent State and has since worked in various cities around the country. She enjoys reading, hiking, home improvement projects, knitting and donuts. Book recommendations: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum The Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle Evans A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline Follow Melissa- Instagram: @melissacottonhunter Follow The Smart Singer- Instagram: @thesmartsingerstudio Facebook: The Smart Singer Tik Tok: @thesmartsinger
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    46 mins
  • Exploring the Singing Storyteller with Patrick Hunter (MFA Acting)

    Exploring the Singing Storyteller with Patrick Hunter (MFA Acting)
    Apr 25 2021
    Michigan based actor, Patrick Hunter, discusses how to find the perfect balance between vocal technique and storytelling. Patrick is an actor, director, playwright and educator, currently serving as Managing Director at The Barn Theatre School. A lifelong student of all things theatrical, Patrick has trained at institutions such as The University of New Orleans (MFA Theatre), Ithaca College (BFA Musical Theatre), Interlochen Arts Academy and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. In addition to scholarly pursuits, Patrick has enjoyed an award winning career as an actor and director in multiple regional markets, and appeared in over 55 productions as a member of the resident company at Michigan’s Barn Theatre. Most importantly, he is a father of 2 wonderful Children, Christopher and Cotton, ages 5 and 4 respectively. Follow The Smart Singer- www.thesmartsinger.com Instagram: @thesmartsingerstudio Facebook: The Smart Singer Tik Tok: @thesmartsinger
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    53 mins
  • Finding Choral Clarity with Adam Paltrowitz

    Finding Choral Clarity with Adam Paltrowitz
    Apr 11 2021
    Master educator, composer, conductor, and clinician, Adam Paltrowitz, discusses his approach to building a successful choral program through student empowerment. During his 21-year tenure as the Director of Choral Activities at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School in New York, his groups have toured throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States. ​What makes his choirs unique is his belief that anyone can sing; as a result, his ensembles are always self-selected, while maintaining the highest standard of musical excellence. He also has pioneered a philosophy that every student is a soloist. All students in his choirs continually learn and perform solo repertoire in various languages. Adam's choral program has also gained great acclaim for the cultivation of eight student-run a-cappella ensembles; some of these ensembles have performed on national and local television programs. ​Adam earned his B.S. in music education from New York University, M.A. in vocal pedagogy from Columbia University - Teacher's College, and Ed.M. choral conducting from Columbia University - Teacher's College. ​His weekly blog, Choral Clarity, has gained a large international audience as it provides a unique perspective to both the role of the choral director and the empowerment of all students. His choral compositions and arrangements have been performed by choirs around the world; many are available on his Choral Clarity instant download platform. ​Please join the Choral Clarity Facebook Group for an interactive and introspective conversation about finding our own choral vision. ​Adam resides in Manhattan with his wife, Blair Goldberg, a professional Broadway actress, and their daughter, Lyla, and son, Nolan. Follow Choral Clarity- www.choralclarity.com Instagram: @choralclarity Facebook: Choral Clarity Follow The Smart Singer- www.thesmartsinger.com Instagram: @thesmartsingerstudio Tik Tok: @thesmartsinger Facebook: The Smart Singer
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    52 mins
  • Booking Your Disney Dream Job with Hannah Weaver

    Booking Your Disney Dream Job with Hannah Weaver
    Apr 4 2021
    NYC based actress, Hannah Weaver, discusses her journey to performing with Disney Cruise Lines and traveling the world. Upon graduation from Lafayette College, she worked on her first feature film in NYC, toured with VStar Entertainment, and traveled the world with Disney Cruise Line. She’s performed for people from all walks of life as a princess, a paleontologist, a bear, and much more. For the past year, Hannah has lived in NYC and loved (give or take a hundred subway delays) every minute of it! Welcome to her crazy adventure in the world of theatre! Follow Hannah- https://www.hannahcweaver.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahweaver001/ Tik Tok: @hannahweaver001 Podcast: @guysrcrazy Follow The Smart Singer- www.thesmartsinger.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmartsingerstudio/ Tik Tok: @thesmartsinger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesmartsinger
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    22 mins
  • Moving from College to Avenue Q with Jamie Glickman

    Moving from College to Avenue Q with Jamie Glickman
    Mar 21 2021
    NYC based singer Jamie Glickman discusses her transition from college to the Off Broadway cast of Avenue Q. In Jamie's junior year at SUNY New Paltz, she got the call that she would be making her off-broadway debut in the cast of AVENUE Q. Some of her other roles include Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and Olive in SPELLING BEE at Jean's Playhouse. After debuting in the closing cast of Avenue Q, graduating college, and doing the audition hustle til Covid-19 hit, Jamie was literally left wondering: What do you do with a BA (in theatre) during a pandemic? Answer: You start a series on BroadwayWorld where you talk all about your obsession with theatre, style, and beauty! The Dressing Room: https://www.broadwayworld.com/topic/The-Dressing-Room Follow Jamie- www.jamieglickman.com Instagram: @jamieglickman Tik Tok: @jamieglickychick Follow The Smart Singer- www.thesmartsinger.com Instagram: @thesmartsingerstudio Facebook: The Smart Singer Tik Tok: @thesmartsinger
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    37 mins
  • Becoming a Bicoastal Performer with Dekontee Tucrkile

    Becoming a Bicoastal Performer with Dekontee Tucrkile
    Mar 14 2021
    Dekontee Tucrkile, a triple threat performer from California, shares her experiences as a bicoastal performer in New York and LA. She got her start performing in church musicals and community theatre. In high school, she performed with Mayfair High School's award-winning show choir "Showtime." ​She continued her education at Vanguard University of Southern California where she received a B.A. in Musical Theatre in 2014. After graduating from college, she attended Open Jar Institute in New York City, and trained at the world famous improv school Second City (Hollywood location). She has been seen in theatre shows such as American Idiot, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia. She was also featured in Invisible: A New Sci-fi Musical which made it's NYC debut at 54 Below and The Music Man with Adam Pascal. She performed with the improv- acapella team "Live! On Fire" and had a residency at ComedySportz Los Angeles. She has had the opportunity to work with worked Jeff Whiting, A.J. Rafael, Marc Kudisch, Tara Strong to name a few. Follow Dekontee- https://www.dekonteetucrkile.com/ Tik Tok: @dekontee2clay Instagram: @dekonteetucrkile Follow The Smart Singer- www.thesmartsinger.com Instagram: @thesmartsingerstudio Tik Tok: @thesmartsinger Facebook: The Smart Singer
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    45 mins
  • Building Your Own Success on Broadway with Blair Goldberg

    Building Your Own Success on Broadway with Blair Goldberg
    Mar 8 2021
    Broadway vet Blair Goldberg discusses her experiences in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the age of nine to closing night of KINKY BOOTS and how other performers can find their own success in musical theatre. Blair went on to study theater in both high school and college, earning a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance at NYU. On the very day of graduation from undergrad, she found out she had been cast in a developmental lab of the musical CARRIE. After taking part in the workshop, she was offered a spot in the Off-Broadway production, produced by MCC Theater, where she played the role of Norma, as well as understudying and performing the role of Chris. She can be heard on the Original Cast Album, produced by Sh-K-Boom records. Blair performed in the THE NUTTY PROFESSOR, directed by Jerry Lewis, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and book/lyrics by Rupert Holmes, playing the role of Peg and Understudying the lead role of Stella. She then toured the country as a nun in the 1st National Tour of SISTER ACT, directed by Jerry Zaks. Next, she appeared in the First National Tour of KINKY BOOTS directed by Jerry Mitchell. Some of her other favorite credits include: IF IT ONLY RUNS A MINUTE 5 (NYMF), HOMO THE MUSICAL (Suzie), MAKEOVER (Dinah), IN THAT VALLEY (NAMT), TIME TO KILL at the York Theater (Beth), THE FIX (Violet), AIDA (Amneris), and GREASE (Marty). She appeared on season 6 of Orange Is The New Black.
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    36 mins