Episodes

  • Special JTF Edition - A Discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Theatre

    Special JTF Edition - A Discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Theatre
    Feb 24 2021
    History Has Its Eyes On You: A Discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Theatre was a special panel that was presented at this year's Virtual Junior Theatre Festival. iTheatrics Education Associate Jiana Odland and Broadway’s Taylor Iman Jones lead a conversation regarding bias in the theatre industry with an expert group of panelists including Kikau Alvaro, Rozalynn Fulton, and Krystina Alabado. Join us as they share their perspectives on issues affecting youth theatres, performing arts colleges, and Broadway. This important discussion includes a special performance of “Break from the Line” by Joey Contreras, featuring Ms. Jones as well as four exceptional student performers: Leo Gonzalez, Elijah Groves, Izzy Najera, and Hailey Truong.
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    39 mins
  • Direct From Broadway - Virtual Junior Theatre Festival Edition

    Direct From Broadway - Virtual Junior Theatre Festival Edition
    Feb 11 2021
    Didn't make it to the Virtual Junior Theatre Festival this year? Growin' Up Broadway has you covered with Direct From Broadway that featured Tim McDonald and SJ Arnegger talking with Six The Musical creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Luca Padovan and Isabella Russo, Isaac Powell (West Side Story, Once On This Island), Brittney Mack (Six), Ryan McCartan (Frozen, Heathers The Musical), Krystina Alabado (Mean Girls). So help me Sondheim!
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    45 mins
  • We Talk Upcoming Virtual Junior Thespian Festival with Luca Padovan and Brittney Mack

    We Talk Upcoming Virtual Junior Thespian Festival with Luca Padovan and Brittney Mack
    Dec 4 2020
    Tim and SJ talk about the upcoming virtual Junior Thespian Festival with Broadway and TV star Luca Padovan and Queen Brittney Mack from Six The Musical.
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    49 mins
  • We Check In On Our Essential Theatre Teachers

    We Check In On Our Essential Theatre Teachers
    Nov 19 2020
    Growin' Up Broadway checks in with two essential theatre education teachers Aly Isom (Mill Creek Middle School) and Spencer Lau (Woodruff Middle School). They take us through how creating theatre has changed during the pandemic and what challenges they have faced with their students.
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    36 mins
  • The Perfect Fit's Joshua Turchin Joins The Show!

    The Perfect Fit's Joshua Turchin Joins The Show!
    Nov 12 2020
    Tim & SJ catch up on all the latest news (especially the election) and are joined by the multi-talented Joshua Turchin who's show The Perfect Fit is about to be livestreamed for all to see! Did we mention that Joshua is 14 and can do everything!
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    32 mins
  • We're Back With TikTok Superstar Daniel J. Mertzlufft

    We're Back With TikTok Superstar Daniel J. Mertzlufft
    Oct 16 2020
    Growin' Up Broadway podcast and we're talking with Daniel J. Mertzlufft who's TikTok "grocery store" musical blew up the internet with 4.6 million views! Listeners should note that Daniel AKA "Mr. Sparkles" as is the composer behind the Growin' Up Broadway theme song.
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    52 mins
  • We're All In This Together

    We're All In This Together
    Mar 19 2020
    This episode of Growin' Up Broadway is a little different as our world (and industry) has changed in the last few weeks due to COVID-19. Tim and SJ are here to offer 30+ minutes of information and positive light for our theatre education communities around the world. Also joining us for this epsisode is MTI's John Prignano (COO & Director of Education and Development) to talk about what resources are available for teachers, directors and students during this time. We're all in this together!

    *Please note that this podcast may move to video format if things change in NYC during the COVID-19 issues.
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    36 mins
  • The Junior Theatre Festival West Reveal!

    The Junior Theatre Festival West Reveal!
    Jan 24 2020
    Tim McDonald and SJ Arnegger reveal the lineup and special guests for the 2020 Junior Theater Festival West in Sacramento, including mainstage performances and an interview with show makers extraordinary Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler. The podcast also shines a spotlight on Lanai Academy of Performing Arts in Lanai City, Hawaii.
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    28 mins