Studying the Song - Audition Prep and Musicianship for Musical Theatre
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46 episodes
6 months ago
Welcome to Studying the Song, a podcast for musical theatre actors who want to take their vocal artistry to the next level by going deep into the music of musical theatre.
For the past 15 years of being a voice coach and music director, playing auditions and teaching at the collegiate level, I noticed the same two questions coming up over and over again from singers.
“What should I sing? “ and “How should I sing it?”
There’s often a third question (unspoken) that haunts many performers, “How will I stand out from other performers?”
In this podcast we’ll be answering those questions:
-how to select repertoire that’s right for you (shows off your strengths, highlights your personality, & connects to your spirit)
-how to sing different vocal styles of musical theatre
-how to interpret sheet music and analyze the score
-how to prepare for auditions
-how to discover the unique talents and skills you bring to the table
-and so much more!
Each week, you’ll hear educational content, live coachings, and interviews with theatre professionals – all focused on developing your vocal artistry and helping you discover the unique greatness you have to offer the world.
Talent and passion are only the beginning.
I believe that when you put in the work, practice the skills, and do the research, something amazing happens – you become so prepared in your craft that you become unstoppable.
Consider me your own personal vocal coach in your ear buds, cheering you on and bringing you the reality checks you need along the way.
If you’ve been dying to discover the songs that feel right for you, create more texture and depth in your vocal performance, and actually book the gig, then this is the place for you, friend.
I’m Korrie Yamaoka, and I’m so excited to be walking this journey with you. Let’s dive in.
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Welcome to Studying the Song, a podcast for musical theatre actors who want to take their vocal artistry to the next level by going deep into the music of musical theatre.
For the past 15 years of being a voice coach and music director, playing auditions and teaching at the collegiate level, I noticed the same two questions coming up over and over again from singers.
“What should I sing? “ and “How should I sing it?”
There’s often a third question (unspoken) that haunts many performers, “How will I stand out from other performers?”
In this podcast we’ll be answering those questions:
-how to select repertoire that’s right for you (shows off your strengths, highlights your personality, & connects to your spirit)
-how to sing different vocal styles of musical theatre
-how to interpret sheet music and analyze the score
-how to prepare for auditions
-how to discover the unique talents and skills you bring to the table
-and so much more!
Each week, you’ll hear educational content, live coachings, and interviews with theatre professionals – all focused on developing your vocal artistry and helping you discover the unique greatness you have to offer the world.
Talent and passion are only the beginning.
I believe that when you put in the work, practice the skills, and do the research, something amazing happens – you become so prepared in your craft that you become unstoppable.
Consider me your own personal vocal coach in your ear buds, cheering you on and bringing you the reality checks you need along the way.
If you’ve been dying to discover the songs that feel right for you, create more texture and depth in your vocal performance, and actually book the gig, then this is the place for you, friend.
I’m Korrie Yamaoka, and I’m so excited to be walking this journey with you. Let’s dive in.
Developing Character through Movement/Choreography with Roger Ellis
Studying the Song - Audition Prep and Musicianship for Musical Theatre
54 minutes 30 seconds
1 year ago
Developing Character through Movement/Choreography with Roger Ellis
Have you ever wondered how much movement is too much movement in an audition?
Have you struggled to find movement that feels authentic to you?
In this episode, Roger Ellis (@rogerellis), head of movement in the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University, shares how he develops character, creates choreography, and develops a directorial vision through the lens of movement.
He pulls back the curtain on his creative process and reveals the specific tactics he uses to devise choreography, dig deeper into a show’s themes, and how to bring out each actor’s truest self.
Roger Ellis (they/he) is a movement director and filmmaker investigating the mixed reality of Black-queer-aspec experience. Roger is the original director of Nikki Lynette’s Get Out Alive (Steppenwolf, film adaptation, National Alliance for Musical Theatre). Current projects include the documusical series Unhappy Songs About Unhappy Things, sound installation Interstitial and the short film Emergency Contact. Ellis is an assistant professor and head of the movement area for the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University.
In this interview, we discuss:
What does storytelling mean to you?
What's your approach to storytelling through choreography?
When you're starting to choreograph a new show, how do you begin?
How do you approach the score? What's your process?
What's your take on movement in auditions?
How can actors utilize movement in auditions without it feeling fully choreographed?
How can they best represent themselves in the movement?
What are you looking for in callbacks that is different from auditions?
I hope you enjoy this fascinating conversation!
Xo,
Korrie
Find more about Roger Ellis at www.movementdesignchicago.com
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Studying the Song - Audition Prep and Musicianship for Musical Theatre
Welcome to Studying the Song, a podcast for musical theatre actors who want to take their vocal artistry to the next level by going deep into the music of musical theatre.
For the past 15 years of being a voice coach and music director, playing auditions and teaching at the collegiate level, I noticed the same two questions coming up over and over again from singers.
“What should I sing? “ and “How should I sing it?”
There’s often a third question (unspoken) that haunts many performers, “How will I stand out from other performers?”
In this podcast we’ll be answering those questions:
-how to select repertoire that’s right for you (shows off your strengths, highlights your personality, & connects to your spirit)
-how to sing different vocal styles of musical theatre
-how to interpret sheet music and analyze the score
-how to prepare for auditions
-how to discover the unique talents and skills you bring to the table
-and so much more!
Each week, you’ll hear educational content, live coachings, and interviews with theatre professionals – all focused on developing your vocal artistry and helping you discover the unique greatness you have to offer the world.
Talent and passion are only the beginning.
I believe that when you put in the work, practice the skills, and do the research, something amazing happens – you become so prepared in your craft that you become unstoppable.
Consider me your own personal vocal coach in your ear buds, cheering you on and bringing you the reality checks you need along the way.
If you’ve been dying to discover the songs that feel right for you, create more texture and depth in your vocal performance, and actually book the gig, then this is the place for you, friend.
I’m Korrie Yamaoka, and I’m so excited to be walking this journey with you. Let’s dive in.
