30 - JESSICA DEAN TURNER
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
THEE Jessica Dean Turner came through and churned out the realness. Tune in to hear about Jessica’s journey from beatnik poet to president of the thespian club to in-demand stage goddess! Plus, you gotta find out what “EGO DEATH” is all about. JESSICA DEAN TURNER is an actor and educator from the west side of Chicago. As an understudy, she’s been able to cover roles in two separate Ike Holter plays, Lottery Day at the Goodman (covering two roles where she had to learn fight choreography against herself) and The Light Fantastic at Jackalope. She’s also understudied the...
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29 - LARRY TRICE
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
In this episode, we chat with the splendiforous Larry Trice! They talked about their recent experience understudying Hedwig and the Angry Inch, as well as a bunch of other exciting credits. Larry demonstrates their commitment to diversity, their relentless pursuit of artistic goals, and the positive attitude that makes them such a wonderful member of the Chicago Theatre Community. Enjoy!
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28 - RJW MAYS
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
If “The Art of Understudying” was a person, it’d be RJW MAYS!! A living example of how glorious leaning into your dreams can be. Our conversation is rich with joy, wisdom, and laughter. Listen for some strategies on getting in the game later in life, how making connections can keep you growing as an artist, and plain and simply see how it’s never too late to do what you love!
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27 - BREON ARZELL
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
Breon Arzell in da HAUZ! We swear that’s relevant and not just us trying to be hip. We are so excited to bring you this conversation where joy and authenticity collide and makes evident why Breon is a sought after, world-traveling actor, dancer, and choreographer. This episode was a good time. Join us, won’t you?!?
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26 - LAURA BERNER TAYLOR
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
Laura Berner Taylor gets Season 4 jumping! Listen to this juicy episode, where amidst and betwixt her understudy shenanigans, she regales us with enthralling stories of personal and artistic growth. Vulnerable honesty rules the moment and hugs us like a cozy blanket, and you get to hear Scott pretend he isn’t a Type A personality. Check it out!
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25 - TIMOTHY EDWARD KANE
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
Are you ready to be soothed by the dulcet vocals of one Mr. Timothy Edward Kane? Well you better get ready. Grab a warm beverage and a fireside, relax and listen to him talk about early career hard learned lessons, playing the romantic interest of his actual wife, and ask yourself, “how many times can one person understudy Hamlet?” Come on in, we’ve been waiting for you.
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24 - CONNAR BROWN
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
Hold on to your butts! Connar Brown shares delightful stories from her high school’s version of Avenue Q, Jr. to dinosaur-sized storytelling to The SpongeBob Musical to that time she took on a one-line role and saved the day. Full of laughs and very few complaints, Connar’s career has been quite exciting and we can’t wait for you to hear all about it!
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23 - DEREK CZAPLEWSKI
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
“They say the mind is the first thing to go-go Gadget helicopter!” Join us as we try to get Derek to remember things he’s blocked out or can’t recall! Scott & Derek reflect on their respective and connected POSEIDON! experiences and Elana gets on a too-high horse about critics & reviews. This fun episode is a journey and we’re so glad you’re taking the ride with us!
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22 - MANATSU TANAKA
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
Japan. New York. Japan. D.C. Japan again! Go on an international theatrical adventure with us and Manatsu Tanaka (they/them)! Manatsu is a Japanese nonbinary Performer and an Artist with many creative outlets: dance, acting, singing, Tate (Japanese Sword Stage Combat/Fighting), improv on the piano, aerial silks, drawing and recently they have started practicing hand poke tattoos. You do NOT wanna miss the exciting stories from this multi-talented extraordinary artist!
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21 - TANIA RICHARD
You're On In Five! The Art of Understudying
There are smart people / kind people / wise people. Tania Richard is all of the people! Join us as we chat with, learn from, and are moved by Tania’s take on understudying, making career choices, and priceless advice. She takes us to school with life lessons that we can’t wait for you to hear. Oh and, check out her podcast Tania’s Take on race, culture and the culture of race. www.taniarichard.com
info_outlineElana and Scott welcome Nicholia Q. Aguirre to You're On In Five! Nicholia's many understudy experiences include gigs at Redtwist, Lookingglass, and Steppenwolf (under the direction of Phylicia Rashad!!). Alongside our episode 7 guest Patrick Byrnes, Nicholia starred in Casa Valentina, which Scott understudied. Nicholia did a show with Elana too! They talk about all that and so much more!