75. Everything's Coming Up Cara Rose DiPietro! Social Media, Mental Health, and Forging Your Own Career

02/17/25 • 43 min

Join Broadway Vocal Coach co-host Chelsea Wilson for an inspirational and candid conversation with Cara Rose DiPietro! 🌟 Cara opens up about her journey from community theater in Massachusetts to becoming a professional actor and prominent influencer with over 300,000 followers.

She discusses the highs and lows of pursuing a theater career, her mental health advocacy, and how she ensures her social media remains authentic. Get insights into maintaining joy amidst the pressures of the industry, balancing personal boundaries, and the power of sharing real-life stories. This episode is packed with invaluable advice for aspiring performers and anyone navigating their creative path.

🎤 Get tickets for Cara's solo show at 54 Below, "My Mother's Daughter." Stream it live! March 17th, 9:30pm.

📲 Connect with Cara on Instagram and TikTok and her website.

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🎓 BVC Aspire: Full-service, boutique musical theatre college audition prep program.
💙 Master Your Mix: Build your mix voice so you can sing what you want, when you want.
🎤 Pop Rock Essentials: The must-have course if you've ever been told you sound "too musical theatre!"
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🎤 Get tickets for Cara's solo show at 54 Below, "My Mother's Daughter." Stream it live! March 17th, 9:30pm.

📲 Connect with Cara on Instagram and TikTok and her website.

⭐️Use the code PODCAST15 to save 15% on BVC Academy & BVC Masterclass
🎓College MT Auditions? Save your spot for Aspire 2025 here!
6 ways to work with us:

🎭 BVC Academy: Online course to shed imposter syndrome and develop practical musical theatre skills
🗣 BVC Masterclass: The subscription that gets you 3, live classes each month
🎓 BVC Aspire: Full-service, boutique musical theatre college audition prep program.
💙 Master Your Mix: Build your mix voice so you can sing what you want, when you want.
🎤 Pop Rock Essentials: The must-have course if you've ever been told you sound "too musical theatre!"
🙌 BVC Studio: Exclusive membership for adult MT performers.

📱Connect with us @bwayvocalcoach
👩‍💻Find us at www.bwayvocalcoach.com
💌Get our free Wednesday newsletter

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74. What Music Directors Really Want, Pop/Rock Edition with Wendy Cavett

In this episode, Cynthia sits down with the incredible Wendy Cavett— music director, supervisor, arranger, educator, conductor, pianist, and incredible vocal coach—to dive deep into the world of pop/rock in musical theatre. With Broadway and Off-Broadway credits including Come From Away, Hamilton, Mamma Mia, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and more, Wendy brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation.

Together, they unpack what makes a great pop/rock audition, the stylistic markers that music directors listen for, and how to bring authenticity to your performance while still honoring the genre. They also tackle one of the biggest challenges performers face: the pressure to "get it right" and anticipate what casting teams want—spoiler alert: you’re never going to guess!
Whether you're just stepping into pop/rock or refining your skills, this conversation is packed with insights to help you sing with confidence, embrace your unique artistry, and navigate the intersection of musical theatre and rock/pop storytelling.
Pop/rock skills are ESSENTIAL in our industry! Here’s the thing: You can’t approach a pop/rock audition the same way you do a traditional musical theatre audition. So, how do you know where to start?!👇

Pre-order Cynthia's Pop Rock Essentials course today! https://www.bwayvocalcoach.com/poprockessentials

⭐️Use the code PODCAST15 to save 15% on BVC Academy & BVC Masterclass
🎓College MT Auditions? Save your spot for Aspire 2025 here!
6 ways to work with us:

🎭 BVC Academy: Online course to shed imposter syndrome and develop practical musical theatre skills
🗣 BVC Masterclass: The subscription that gets you 3, live classes each month
🎓 BVC Aspire: Full-service, boutique musical theatre college audition prep program.
💙 Master Your Mix: Build your mix voice so you can sing what you want, when you want.
🎤 Pop Rock Essentials: The must-have course if you've ever been told you sound "too musical theatre!"
🙌 BVC Studio: Exclusive membership for adult MT performers.

📱Connect with us @bwayvocalcoach
👩‍💻Find us at www.bwayvocalcoach.com
💌Get our free Wednesday newsletter

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76: The Parents' Perspective: College Musical Theatre Auditions! How to support your child and stay sane in the process

Co-host Chelsea Wilson is joined by two very wise parents on today's episode! Rachel Hart Klayman is from Ann Arbor, MI and is the mom of a sophomore acting student at NYU. And Erica Fischer is from Ames, IA and the mom of a senior in high school. At two very different points in the journey (a sigh of relief for Rachel and deep breaths during a stressful waiting season for Erica!), they share their hard-won wisdom about the college musical theatre audition process.

We cover it all: Self-care for parents, parent Facebook groups, schools lists, passing prescreens, whether to travel to schools or attend Unifieds, what to wear and why it matters, whether to work with a coaching program, and how to deal with rejection.

This episode is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt advice for parents and students alike. Subscribe to the Broadway Vocal Coach Podcast and stay tuned for more inspiring episodes!

⭐️Use the code PODCAST15 to save 15% on BVC Academy & BVC Masterclass
🎓College MT Auditions? Save your spot for Aspire 2025 here!
6 ways to work with us:

🎭 BVC Academy: Online course to shed imposter syndrome and develop practical musical theatre skills
🗣 BVC Masterclass: The subscription that gets you 3, live classes each month
🎓 BVC Aspire: Full-service, boutique musical theatre college audition prep program.
💙 Master Your Mix: Build your mix voice so you can sing what you want, when you want.
🎤 Pop Rock Essentials: The must-have course if you've ever been told you sound "too musical theatre!"
🙌 BVC Studio: Exclusive membership for adult MT performers.