Backstage Talk

Martín Acuña & Broadway Podcast Network

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Backstage Talk, hosted by Colombian performing artist Martín Acuña, features the voices of those entertainment professionals who are backstage, not under the spotlight. We amplify those who create the shows we love: ensemble and company performers, producers, teachers, writers, stage managers, directors, and more, while also trying to bridge the gap between Colombia’s Musical Theatre Industry and Broadway. Made by someone who lives and breathes Musical Theatre, this podcast untangles what someone needs and what it takes to get to Broadway. Instagram: @backstagetalkpod

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Episode #81: Live at BroadwayCon! 🤩 - English

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07/21/22 • 24 min

We did history at BroadwayCon 2022! 🔥

This episode is the translated version of the first-ever Spanish-speaking panel done at the biggest Musical Theatre Convention ever: BroadwayCon held in New York City on July 9th. 👏🏻

Guests Ilda Mason and James Bruenger-Arreguin joined us to discuss the future of Latinx Storytelling on Broadway. 💙

Latinx stories, dance styles, and music genres are every day getting closer to different types of audiences, and the three of us really think they would enjoy getting immersed in them. 🌎

We also chat about business ideas, so if you're a producer out there and want to work with us, reach out! 😂

Follow Ilda and James on their Instagrams! They are both doing some really cool things!

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Episode #59: Jason Aguirre 👏🏻

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01/13/22 • 34 min

Jason Aguirre is here to talk to us about his work as a Musical Theatre director. 🤩

Having the chance to work on new shows and reimagine some old ones, Jason knows that he starts from a point of imagination. 👏🏻

This amazingly talented young man will take Broadway by storm, I know that. 🔥 Tune in to this episode and enjoy this wonderful conversation about his craft and how he approaches directing for musicals! ✨

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Episode #21: Chaining Zero Creative Team 💪🏻

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03/11/21 • 48 min

This week’s guests are four talented men from across the entertainment industry! Jeffrey, Justin, John, and Griffin come from different backgrounds and joined forces to create a brand new musical: Chaining Zero. ✨

With an incredible contemporary pop-musical sound, Chaining Zero is about different characters that are surviving based on the relationships with each other. 😃

Join us to know how these four men worked through the pandemic and the key moments of their creative process on this new episode of Backstage Talk. 🎧

If you want to know more about the musical follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

Get to know the creators more on their Instagram profiles too! Click here: Jeffrey, Justin, John, & Griffin.

Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻

Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music!

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Episode #22: Jake Smith 🤴🏻

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03/18/21 • 54 min

What is better than being a Disney Prince 🤴🏻? Being a Disney Villain, of course!! 😈

Jake Smith is a force to be reckoned with and he joins us on today’s show! 🤩

This talented young man wants to make a stamp on the history of Musical Theatre and without a doubt, we believe he will! 💪🏻 From unforgettable memories on stage to how he got his shot on Broadway’s Frozen, you have the chance to dive deep into Jake’s experience as an actor.

You can follow Jake on Instagram to see all his updates on music, work, and his day-to-day! 💪🏻

Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻

Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music!

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Episode #35: Jeffrey Schmelkin 🎼

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07/29/21 • 28 min

Jeffrey Schmelkin is an award-winning composer and he is here today to talk to us about his latest work: The Parts I Keep Inside! 👏🏻

This musical will be premiering Off-Broadway on July 31st as a one-night-only event! 🤩

The show covers a deep reflection on mental health and Jeffrey wanted to represent it as accurately as possible. 🔥 He also talks about his creative process and how he took this show Off-Broadway with the help of his amazing team. 💪🏻

To know more about Jeffrey and the show visit the show's Instagram and Jeffrey's website.

Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻

Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music!

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Episode #41: Kevin Johnson

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09/09/21 • 25 min

Kevin Ray Johnson is here to share his journey as an actor!! 🤩

Since high school, Kevin got bit by the theatre bug and after being discouraged by a teacher about pursuing a career in the arts, he demonstrated to the world that you can make it. 💪🏻

Follow Kevin on Instagram and Facebook.

Let me know what you think about us leaving a review on Apple Podcasts! 👌🏻 Big shout-out and thanks to Juan Hernández and Andrea Martínez for our wonderful intro and outro music!

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Episodio #45: Leonardo Palacios 🎼

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10/07/21 • 27 min

Leonardo ha sido un amigo de toda la vida y también ha sido uno de mis grandes maestros.

Él trabaja como director musical para Teatro Musical en Colombia. 🇨🇴 En este episodio, nos comparte su experiencia a lo largo de su vida, su proceso creativo apara componer musicales y la relación entre la letra, la música y los personajes. 🎭

Este episodio ya se encuentra al aire! Búscalo en tu plataforma de streaming favorita! 🎧

Un saludo y abrazo enorme para Juan Hernández y Andrea Martínez por nuestra increíble música de entrada y salida!

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Special Episode: Telly Leung & Joey Monda 🌟

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02/21/22 • 30 min

On March 12th, 2020, Broadway experienced a complete shutdown due to the pandemic, something we didn't expect at all. 🤔

After one year, 13 Broadway ensemble members came together to have a conversation about our industry. 😲

Join this special episode of Backstage Talk with Broadway star actor Telly Leung and star producer Joey Monda, executive producers of "Ensemble", a new documentary that will be launched on Broadway On Demand this next March 11th. 🤩

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Episodio #62: Camila Brugés 🤩 - Español

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03/10/22 • 40 min

Camila Brugés nació en esta industria, siendo parte de una familia de teatreros y estrellas de cine/TV, había un sólo camino para que ella andara por la vida: las artes.🔥

En este episodio, ella recuenta sus inicios, cómo aborda la dirección y escritura en Teatro Musical usando un proceso creativo en el que estuvo Martín, nuestro anfitrión, y ella como ejemplo. 🥰

Camila ha tenido un éxito tremendo como directora y escritora tanto en las tablas como en la pantalla. Pueden ver su trabajo en una serie de Netflix llamada Frontera Verde o en su Instagram Instagram. 🤩

¿La mejor parte de esto? ¡Este episodio también está disponible en Inglés! 🌎

Si quieren conocer más acerca de nuestro anfitrión, visiten su website! Siéntanse libres de contactarlo si tienen feedback o si quieren hacer parte de Backstage Talk!

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Episode #90: Sergio Trujillo ✨ - English

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09/22/22 • 24 min

Welcome to the Latinx in Musical Theatre Special Finale! 👏🏻

This week we are honored to interview one of our all-time idols: the incredible Sergio Trujillo! 🔥

Sergio is a Tony Award-winning director, choreographer, and performer whose work on Broadway and Off-Broadway has been linked to his Latin roots from the start. 🤩

With On Your Feet!, Viva Broadway!, Next To Normal, Ain't Too Proud To Beg, and many other shows under his belt, Sergio has been a Latin icon in our industry. ✨

We will never forget his Tony speech, where he talked directly to every single future artist from Latin America, reassuring them that they can too get to the biggest stages in the world, validating our dreams. This was the perfect opportunity to close this first edition of Latins in Musical Theatre. 💙

We are honored to have had 30 incredible and talented artists during this season. We cannot wait to keep showcasing our friends and family. 🌎

This episode is also available in Spanish!

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