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The Audition Helper

The Audition Helper

Ken Kaissar

Interviews with Broadway actors about the reality of being a professional actor in the American Theatre. The Audition Helper podcast is ranked in the Top 15 Audition Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/audition_podcasts/
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Audition Helper episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Audition Helper for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Audition Helper episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Audition Helper - Director and Playwright Joan Thorne
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09/04/23 • 44 min

Joan Thorne's career goes way back to assisting Zelda Fichhandler at Arena Stage and legendary director Alan Schneider who directed the American premiere of Waiting for Godot. Joan Thorne's career has crossed paths with Becket, Pinter, Edward Albee, and Thornton Wilder. She even had a run in with Katharine Hepburn. Hear stories of these legends firsthand through Joan's dazzling life in the American Theatre.

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The Audition Helper - Tony Award Nominee Rory O'Malley
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12/01/20 • 51 min

Star of Broadway's The Book of Mormon, Rory O'Malley, drops by to talk about his journey and career. From his cameo appearance in the film Dreamgirls, to his understudy role in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee , to his Tony nomination in The Book of Morman. Rory also offers insights about performing the role of King George in Hamilton. Catch Rory on Apple TV's Central Park.

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The Audition Helper - Broadway Actor Erin Wilhelmi

Broadway Actor Erin Wilhelmi

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08/02/20 • 59 min

An in-depth interview with Actor Erin Wilhelmi following her entire career from the film PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER to the Broadway stage in Aaron Sorkin's hit adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird.

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The Audition Helper - Broadway Actor Margo Seibert

Broadway Actor Margo Seibert

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08/02/20 • 65 min

The Audition Helper sits down with Margo Seibert, the star of ROCKY THE MUSICAL on Broadway. Margo originated the role of Adrian. She also starred in the Broadway musical IN TRANSIT as well as THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Playwrights Horizons and OCTET at The Signature Theatre Company. Here she discusses how she built her acting career and the day to day realities of being a professional actor.

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The Audition Helper - Pulitzer Prize Finalist Clare Barron
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05/13/22 • 56 min

Playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron stops by to talk about her latest play Shhh which premiered at the Atlantic Theater Company in January. Clare talks about feeling exposed and vulnerable in her writing, and her experience with sexual assault.

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The Audition Helper - Tony Award Nominated Actor Jeremy Shamos
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01/30/22 • 42 min

Jeremy Shamos stops by to discuss working with Denzel Washington and George C. Wolfe in the film version of August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, as well as his Tony-nominated role in Bruce Norris's Clyborne Park which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2011. Jeremy discusses his trajectory as an actor as well his experience in his favorite productions.

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The Audition Helper - Broadway Actor Namir Smallwood
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11/17/21 • 49 min

Namir Smallwood stops by to talk about being in one of the first shows to open on Broadway after the pandemic shutdown, and about his upcoming performance in Tracy Lett's Bug at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

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The Audition Helper - Tony Award Winner Kara Young

Tony Award Winner Kara Young

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06/13/21 • 48 min

Kara Young stops by to talk about her experience acting in C.A. Johnson's All the Natalie Portman's at MCC and what it was like to work with director Kate Whoriskey. Kara talks about what it takes to live the life of a professional actor. "Respect the hustle."

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The Audition Helper - Talent Manager and Producer Jen Namoff
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04/11/21 • 37 min

Talent Manager and Producer Jen Namoff stops by to share her advice for actors from years of managing great talent like Gavin Creel, Katrina Lenk, and Titus Burgess. Jen has produced Broadway shows, like How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying with Daniel Radcliffe and the film version of The Last Five Years with Anna Kendrick. She's a wealth of knowledge and great advice on how actors can best represent themselves.

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The Audition Helper - Orange is the New Black star Lea DeLaria
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01/11/21 • 53 min

Lea DeLaria from Netflix's Orange is the New Black drops by to discuss her journey from stand-up comic to jazz singer to her illustrious acting career on the stage and screen. Hear all about her experiences on the Arsenio Hall Show and the Broadway productions of On the Town and The Rocky Horror Show.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Audition Helper have?

The Audition Helper currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does The Audition Helper cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Arts and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Audition Helper?

The episode title 'Pulitzer Prize Finalist Clare Barron' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Audition Helper?

The average episode length on The Audition Helper is 53 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Audition Helper released?

Episodes of The Audition Helper are typically released every 74 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of The Audition Helper?

The first episode of The Audition Helper was released on Aug 2, 2020.

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