#4 - Steven Sater: Tony/Grammy/Olivier/Lortel/Drama Desk Award-Winning Awesome Guy

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12/14/21 • 53 min

A chance encounter with Burt Bacharach led Steven Sater to collaborate on a decade-long project to produce a full-length musical concept album featuring some of the industry's biggest artists. Now 93, Burt hasn't written anything for the stage since Promises, Promises in 1968. Steven felt drawn to Burt, this project, and their mission to explore what it's like to write love songs for couples after the "newness" of the relationships are over, and they've settled into their routines. This album is a must-listen, and this podcast episode is ... an even muster-listener.

Find Some Lovers on Spotify, or everywhere you stream music: https://open.spotify.com/album/1tEyFYVH36zYUYfFK58gPN. List of featured artists include:

Christy Altomare
Kristin Chenoweth
Lilli Cooper
Auli'i Cravalho
Santino Fontana
Molly Gordon
Jonathan Groff
Jennifer Holiday
Derek Klena
Katrina Lenk
Lea Michele
Laura Osnes
Ashley Park
Graham Phillips
Conrad Ricamora
Colton Ryan
Ari'el Stachel
Ethan Slater
Tracie Thoms
Betsy Wolfe
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Find Some Lovers on Spotify, or everywhere you stream music: https://open.spotify.com/album/1tEyFYVH36zYUYfFK58gPN. List of featured artists include:

Christy Altomare
Kristin Chenoweth
Lilli Cooper
Auli'i Cravalho
Santino Fontana
Molly Gordon
Jonathan Groff
Jennifer Holiday
Derek Klena
Katrina Lenk
Lea Michele
Laura Osnes
Ashley Park
Graham Phillips
Conrad Ricamora
Colton Ryan
Ari'el Stachel
Ethan Slater
Tracie Thoms
Betsy Wolfe
Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our DMs at @wasitchance.
More about Heather via @heather_vic keryandco on Instagram and Threads, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files
More about Alan via @theatre_podcast and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

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#3 - Erica Swindell: Lead Violinist / Concertmaster for The Eagles

The broadway actress and lead violinist for The Eagles, Erica Swindell, gets straight to the heart of the matter of how taking a massive chance opened doors she actively tried to previously keep closed.

She first picked up a violin at the age of three but after joining her high school theater program decided to pursue acting rather than music. That’s not, however, what fate had in store for Erica. While performing in Broadway Tour of Once, an unexpected audience member completely changed the course of Erica’s life. Who was the audience member? None other than Eagles founding member Don Henley.

Erica has long believed that embracing chance opportunities, taking thoughtful risks, and having a damn good time in the process is the key to success.

Make sure you catch all of the amazing things Erica is up to by following her at @ericaswindell and go see her light up the stage on The Eagels Runion Tour: https://eagles.com/

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More about Heather via @heather_vic keryandco on Instagram and Threads, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files
More about Alan via @theatre_podcast and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

If you want to be successful you have to accept that you’re going to fail a lot!
Work hard, but stay open to change and new opportunities
It’s really important to laugh, have fun, and experience joy when you’re a creative
When you stop worrying what other people think, your energy shifts, and people are attracted to that
Sometimes you need to create a “persona” to help you step into the uncomfortable and do hard things
There are ways to communicate that go well beyond language

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#5 - Drew Gasparini: From College Dropout to Broadway Composer

Meet Drew “Fuckin’” Gasparini.

Get ready to be greatly entertained in this hilarious episode with composer and lyricist Drew Gasparini. Honestly, these show notes are hard to write because we had so much fun and talked about such a vast array of topics. You’re gonna have to listen to the entire thing folks, it’s just that good.

From meeting his childhood hero, Marc Summers, and becoming BFFs, to proudly declaring that his newest Broadway project, “The Karate Kid - The Musical” is going to blow our minds - Drew’s lively personality draws you in over and over again.

Special thanks to Drew for his unscripted, and personal rendition of “Shut The Fuck Up, Alan.” This little segment is quickly becoming a fan favorite (and Heather’s favorite!).

Don’t miss anything Drew is up to. Follow him on Instagram, and Twitter (seriously, follow him there and be nice!). Oh, and he shared his email address with us. Be sure to listen to the show if you want to connect directly with Drew, ask him questions, or collaborate with him.

Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our DMs at @wasitchance.
More about Heather via @heather_vic keryandco on Instagram and Threads, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files
More about Alan via @theatre_podcast and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales

EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

Putting yourself out there is scary AF but you only need it to “work” a handful of times.
Don’t claim to be an expert because you’re always changing and evolving.
Offer to help others achieve and grow, it’s the best thing you can do for your life and your career.
Get creative with your own art - Think outside the box.
Ditch your pride and ask for support when the opportunity is presented to you!
There’s room for everyone, be kind, be supportive, and don’t quit.
Put your heart and soul into what you do, people can tell the difference.
No matter what the show is or how big of a project you’re working on, you must be willing to dive all the way in and put yourself on the line in an authentic way.

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