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Welcome to A Seat at the Table, Trials and Triumphs of Family Business, hosted by Natalie Mariani Kling, a 4th generation family business owner. This program is a creation of The Capital Region Family Business Center, a non-profit agency whose purpose is to help family businesses grow and prosper.One thing about being a part of a family business, is that it’s unique. Family businesses often began very simply, with a person who had an idea. Rarely were these people educated in business or fin ...
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From the West Coast to Broadway, Becca Brown is bringing you interviews with some of the best talent in theatre.
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An intimate look into the world of contemporary dance artists, from the voice of a contemporary dancer. Amit Abend sits down with dance artists from all over the globe, in various stages of their careers to discuss their dreams, their triumphs, their challenges, their art, and everything in between. By listening to the stories of those who have come before us, we can gain insight and crucial advice for our own careers as dance artists, and learn to make more intelligent decisions, while find ...
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 160 with Caden Brauch
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On this episode I talked with Caden about his journey to becoming a theater performer, his childhood involvement in summer camps and regional theater productions, his decision to attend T. Schreiber's Acting Conservatory in New York, his passion for Shakespeare, the possibility of being in Shakespeare in The Park one day, studying improv and the tr…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 159 with SarahGrace Mariani
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On this episode I talked with SarahGrace about various aspects of her career journey, including her childhood dream of becoming an actor, her dedication to dance, singing, and acting that helped her become a well-rounded performer, living in Tokyo during her childhood and the impact it had on her formative years, her audition process for the Nation…
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Episode 27: Faith, Family, and Ice Cream: The Legacy of Leatherby's Family Creamery
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Join your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling, for an inspiring journey as she recounts the remarkable transformation of Dave Leatherby Sr. and his wife Sally, who transitioned from a small farming town in Iowa to a life of profound faith and generosity on the West Coast. She…
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Episode 26: Continuing the NorCal Beverage Family Legacy Beyond the Sale.
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. What does it take to transform a small family business into a major player in the beverage industry? Discover the incredible legacy of NorCal Beverage, beginning with Shannon Deary-Bell's grandfather, who turned his Coca-Cola salesmanship into the entrepreneurial foun…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 158 with Jason Schmidt
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On this episode I talked with Jason about his journey as an actor, from his early ambitions to his multifaceted artistic career, filming Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies where he played Buddy Aldridge, what it was like filming music numbers for the show and how long they took, how he is similar to Buddy, his audition for The Outsiders where he origi…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 157 with Kevin William Paul
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On this episode I talked with Kevin about his journey into theater, the multifaceted influences that contributed to his artistic development, from his family's love for music to his athletic background, his thought process behind choosing Carnegie Mellon University for drama school, his love and passion for writing his own music, his audition exper…
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Episode 25: Lawson Mechanical's 3 Generations of Grit and Growth.
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Can you imagine hopping freight trains across the country to build a business empire during one of the toughest times in American history? Join your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling, as she welcomes David Lawson, President of Lawson Mechanical, who recounts the extraordina…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 156 with Emma Pittman
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I talked with Emma Pittman about her early exposure to theatre, how she became a well-rounded performer who can tackle singing, acting, and dancing on stage, entering Broadway.com’s contest “The Search For Roxie” and winning the show, getting to make her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, her fresh take on Roxie Hart, what made her want to au…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 155 with Liana Hunt
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On this episode I talked about Liana's early passion for theater, her decision to attend NYU for theater school, her subsequent role in the national tour of Mamma Mia where she played Sophie Sheridan, making a well-known character her own on both Broadway and tour, playing Katherine Plumber in Newsies on Broadway, the insane choreography and dances…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 154 with Natalie Ortega
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On this episode I talked with Natalie about her passion for acting and childhood memories, the importance of regional theater in providing opportunities for aspiring actors, her audition experience for Wicked, the emotional rollercoaster of waiting and self-doubt during the process, how she prepared to make her Broadway debut, self-confidence, main…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 153 with Coby Getzug
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On this episode I talked with Coby about how he discovered his passion for theatre, the atmosphere of the theater community, his experiences at performing arts high school and UCLA, becoming a well-rounded and versatile performer, playing Moritz on the Spring Awakening national tour and the show’s impact on both the cast and the audience, the chang…
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Episode 24: Cementing the Legacy. How Clark Pacific's Unique Leadership Has Built a Resilient and Sustaining Enterprise.
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Today's episode displays a wonderful tale of a company's heart and soul as Don Clark, the second-generation co-leader of the family-operated Clark Pacific, takes us behind the scenes of a business that has stood the test of time. Here's your opportunity to learn from …
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 152 with Jordan Tyson
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On this episode I talked with Jordan about when her passion for theatre and performing started, the moment she knew she wanted to make theatre a career for herself, growing up on the east coast and whether she went to theatre shows often, becoming a well-rounded performer, playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid at B’way Method Academy, workshopping sh…
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Episode 23: Potatoes to Petite Sirah: Multigenerational Resilience Yields the Greatest Harvest for Bogle Family Vineyards.
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Join us on this fascinating journey through the history and heart of Bogle Family Vineyards, as our guest Jody Bogle takes us back to her family's roots in the Sacramento River Delta. Discover how six generations of farming evolved into a renowned winemaking legacy, b…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 151 with Amelia Fei
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On this episode I talked with Amelia about her journey to becoming a theater performer, growing up in Taiwan, the influence of "Phantom of the Opera" on her career, her move to NYC and going to school at AMDA, working at the Majestic theatre as an usher and the first time she heard about the show “How To Dance In Ohio”, auditioning for "How to Danc…
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Episode 22: Mikuni Sushi - From Japanese Village to American Abundance, Taro Arai Dreams BIG.
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Growing up with the backdrop of a small Japanese village, Taro's yearning for freedom and acceptance was a seed that would eventually blossom into an American dream. Alongside his son Koki, Taro shares how he saved enough money from a paper route to fly his whole fami…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 150 with Delaney Guyer
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On this episode I talked with Delaney about her early experiences in theater, the impact youth theatre had on her life, the challenges of college auditions, her audition for Les Misérables, getting cast as Cosette, the emotional experiences of portraying roles in Les Misérables, the Broadway caliber talent on the @lesmizus tour, vocal care and heal…
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Episode 21: Elite Service Experts Setback to Success. How Siblings Turned Family Trauma to Triumph
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Discover the incredible transformation of Roy and Ryan Hill, the sibling duo behind Elite Service Experts, as they share their tale of turning a period of near hopelessness into a flourishing family legacy. Their father's daring decision to purchase his former employe…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 149 with Mary Kate Moore
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On this episode I talked with Kate about when she realized she could work professionally as a theatre performer, choosing to go to school at OCU to study theatre, her most valuable takeaway from going to school there, playing Grizabella in Cats The Musical on a Cruise, joining the 2016-2017 tour of “Into The Woods”, working with actors and actresse…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 148 with Jordan Dobson
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On this episode I talked with Jordan about discusses his journey to becoming an actor, including his inspiration from watching conductors in shows like Wicked, his Broadway debut in West Side Story, how he became the standby for Tony, why he chooses to advocate for the normalization of having alternates and covers for roles on Broadway, working on …
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Episode 20: Mark Haney's Growth Factory and The Backyard Advantage
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. One would not suspect a young newspaper carrier to redefine the process from sidewalk or porch drop to in-home delivery, as it was self defined. Now would one expect that to turn into his first positive business exit. But that's what you'll hear on today's episode wit…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 147 with Dionne Gipson
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On this episode I talk with LA theatre legend Dionne Gipson about when she knew she wanted to be a performer, the moment people discovered she could sing growing up, her music inspirations like The Clark Sisters, Donny Hathaway, Whitney Houston, Prince, and more, what inspired her to go to graduate school for theatre, booking Dream Girls at 14th St…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 146 with Vaughan Reilly
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On this episode I talked with Vaughan Reilly about the moment she realized she wanted to be an actress, how her mom inspired her growing up, her roles on stage in regional theatre productions, some of her absolute favorite shows including Beetlejuice which she one day hopes to star in, her audition process for The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds …
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Episode 19: The "Hive". Built With So Much More Than Honey.
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. What a wonderful story this episodes displays of a family that has come together in the interest of not only continuing a legacy but also for sharing a passion of the very thing that kept them together. Honey. Josh and Shoshana Zeldner have a unique story to tell abou…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 145 with Grant Reynolds
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On this episode I talked with Grant Reynolds about when he knew he wanted to be a theatre performer, the first professional theatre show he saw, his favorite style of dance, why he chose to study at Carnegie Melon University and what his greatest takeaway there was, why he likes being in shows that challenge traditional theatre, performing at The M…
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Episode 18: Carriere Family Farms: 5 generations of success
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Natalie talks with Jennifer Carriere-LaDuke, who is a 4th generation owner, board member, and marketing wiz for her 133 year old family farming business, Carriere Family Farms. The business started with her great grandfather coming to the Sacramento area from Canada w…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 144 with Amaya Braganza
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On this episode I talked with Amaya about making her Broadway debut at age 10 as July in Annie, being a part of the prestegious Broadway cast of The King & I at Lincoln Center and soon after toured with The King & I, her singing group with her two sisters called The Braganza Sisters and how they came up with the idea to form a group, her audition p…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 143 with Izaiah Harris
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On this episode I talked with Izaiah about the moment he realized how much he loved performing, how he became a well-rounded performing and dancer growing up, Studio One Dance, realizing tap dancing is connected to musical theatre and performing at Chicago High School, being involved with Riverdance, what Riverdance is about for those who don’t kno…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 142 with Jonny Perl
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On this episode I talked with Jonny about first discovering his passion for the performing arts, theatre, and playing piano, the first show he saw growing up, who inspires him, how he got involved with the LA theatre community and what makes the LA theatre community so special, where the idea to start recording himself playing the piano for TikTok …
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Episode 17: Frank Fat's, a Sacramento Institution
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Join the conversation as your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling delves into Sacramento history by talking with Kevin Fat, a 3rd generation member of the Frank Fat’s Restaurant Group family. Frank Fat’s in downtown Sacramento stands as the oldest family owned restaurant in t…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 141 with Leana Rae Concepcion
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On this episode I talked with Leana about going to military school for six years, joining a dance conservatory during her sophomore year of school which led her to audition for a production of Hairspray and falling in love with the feeling of being on stage, becoming a well-rounded performer, the first theatre show she ever saw, workshopping the wo…
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Episode 16: From Humble Hive Hobby to International Distribution, Glory Bee Honey is Buzzing.
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Alan Turanski grew up in the beekeeping world and started to keep his own hive by age 10. His father Dick Turanski started a honey and beekeeping accessory company in the 1970’s after trying some poison oak honey at a friend's house. Soon Glory Bee honey was being sol…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 140 with Jordan Litz
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On this episode I talked with Jordan about the path that lead him to musical theatre, the first show he saw as an audience member, being a competitive swimmer at Fresno Pacific University, making it to the 2012 Olympic Trials, how having the mentality of an athlete has helped in theatre, his favorite regional theatre show he’s been in, learning to …
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Episode 15: Sub Sea Systems; Introducing everyone to whole new worlds underwater
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Sub Sea Systems started with the dream of making underwater adventure in the ocean accessible to more people than just trained scuba divers and those in the Navy. Jim Mayfield first dreamed of submarines for tourists in the mid 80’s but soon pivoted to semi-submersibl…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 139 with Nicole Morris
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On this episode I talked with Nicole about the moment she knew she wanted to be a theatre performer, her mom’s involvement in theatre and on Broadway and being exposed to theatre from an early age, getting cast as the lead in Thoroughly Modern Millie in school and why that role and show is so important to her, how Sutton Foster inspires her, how go…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 138 w/ James Gish
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On this episode I talked with James about when he first discovered his love for theatre, the first theatre show he ever saw, his favorite regional show he’s been a part of and why, how going to Arizona State University helped him jumpstart his career, his decision to move to Nashville after college where he recorded an EP with a 53 piece orchestra,…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 137 with Vanessa Sears
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On this episode I talked with Vanessa about the moment she knew she wanted to be a performer, becoming a well-rounded performer, building a theatre resume in Canada where she grew up, her favorite regional production of a show she’s been in and why, the Canadian premiere of Kinky Boots where she starred as Nicola, winning awards for her performance…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 136 with Tara Kostmayer
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On this episode I talked with Tara about what made her realize she wanted to be a performer, the first show she saw that really inspired her, becoming a well rounded performer, what lead to her deciding to go to the University of San Diego and the most valuable lesson she learned there, her favorite regional production of a show she’s done, the sev…
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Episode 14: Merging Two Family Businesses is Tough, But Three? The Holt of California Story.
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Today's episode is a unique story for A Seat at the Table. Typically we interview single family businesses, but Holt of California would never have become as mighty as it is today, employing 900 people brokering deals for Caterpillar equipment. It was the joining of t…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 135 with Aline Mayagoitia
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On this episode I talked with Aline about the moment she realized she wanted to be a theatre performer, what the first show she ever saw was, her favorite regional production of a show that she’s done, why shows Sally Bowles in Cabaret and Cinderella in Into The Woods were shows on her bucket list, being in the cast of Off-Broadway’s Forbidden Broa…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 134 with Jackera Davis
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On this episode I talked with Jackera about the moment she knew she wanted to be a performer growing up, her favorite regional/educational show she’s ever done, the most valuable lesson she learned at Sam Houston State University where she earned her BFA, her audition process for Beetlejuice, what her reaction was when she heard she’d been cast as …
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Episode 13: Stan Van Vleck on Growth Beyond the Ranch
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Stan Van Vleck always had a drive to succeed and a mind for business. He grew up in a cattle ranching family and had his eyes set on being a part of the family business but unfortunately, old school tradition shut him out of that opportunity as he was not the first bo…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 133 with Drew Redington
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On this episode, I talked with Drew about where his love for theatre and performing stemmed from, what helped him become a well-rounded performer, studying at Elon University and what he learned at Elon that helped him further his career the most, getting involved in workshops and labs such as Chasing Rainbows and The Outsiders, Casey Nicholaw’s Me…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 132 with Zurin Villanueva
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On this episode I talked with Zurin about when she first knew she loved performing, her first Broadway show Shuffle Along in 2016 and how she got involved, being a part of an iconic show like The Lion King on Broadway, understudying both Gretchen and Karen in Mean Girls and her process for learning two roles in one show that are so different, the n…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 131 with Ioana Alfonso
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On this episode I talked with Ioana about the moment she knew she wanted to perform on stage, dancing on stage with people like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin, her favorite non-Broadway piece of choreography, working with Emmy winner Mia Michaels, making her Broadway debut as an original cast member in Wicked and how she got involved in Wicked, Do…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 130 with Tony d'Alelio
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I talked with Tony about when he made his national tour debut in Beauty In The Beast as LeFou, his experience in Kinky Boots on tour and what it means to him to see LGBTQA representation on stage, keeping his stamina up when touring + singing and dancing eight times a week, his reaction when he got cast on the Hamilton tour and if the energy of the…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 129 with Max Chernin
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On this episode I talked with University of Cincinnati Graduate Max Chernin about the moment he knew he wanted to be an actor/performer, what attracts him to the shows he’s been in both regionally and on Broadway, how he’s become a well-rounded performer, making his Broadway debut in Steve Martin’s Bright Star as Max, preparing to make a Broadway d…
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Episode 12: Paul Endelman from Balanced Body transfers business skills into community development
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Natalie talks with Paul Endelman whose father Ken started the world's largest manufacturer of pilates equipment and education. Paul is head of sales strategy at Balanced Body and he tells the story of how his father went from building custom water beds to building cus…
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Episode 11: Musso and Frank; where the stars have dined for 100 years
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Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Mark Echeverria is the 4th generation operator of Musso and Frank Grill in Hollywood. Musso and Frank is part of Hollywood culture and history, having been a meeting place for movie executives, famous writers like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, rock stars li…
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Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 128 with Daniel Maldonado
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On this episode I talked with Daniel about his first introduction to theatre and when he fell in love with live theatre, growing up close to NYC and Broadway, when he realized that performing on stage could be a career for him, deciding where to go to college and what he learned in college at Rider University that has helped him since, his favorite…
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