Fourth Wall: the podcast

About Fourth Wall: the podcast

Theatre claims to be for everyone, but is it really? From elitist training programs to gatekeeping on Broadway, the industry thrives on exclusivity. Fourth Wall pulls back the curtain on who gets opportunities—onstage, backstage, and beyond. Join Alaina Newell for deep dives, hot takes, and unfiltered conversations on accessibility, casting, and industry bias. If you've ever felt like theatre wasn’t built for you, you’re not alone. 🎧 It’s time to break the fourth wall—because theatre should belong to everyone.

Publisher

Alaina Newell

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

1 Jul 2020

Latest episode

25 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2025

   005: Breaking the Mold w/ Hillary Fisher

   Hillary Fisher discusses breaking molds as a Black woman in theatre, holding ground against industry pushback, and the power of playing iconic roles in this interview.

2. 

   21 May 2025

   004: Money TALKS w/ Ethan Steimel

   Ethan Steimel, host of Artistic Finance, discusses money and financial resources in an interview, providing listeners with valuable insights into managing finances.

3. 

   15 May 2025

   003: Is the Grass Greener Abroad?

   Host ALAINA NEWELL explores the question of whether moving to London is a good decision, offering insights into the pros and cons of living abroad in this interview episode.

Who has been a guest on Fourth Wall: the podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Hillary Fisher
• Ethan Steimel
• Brandon Michael Nase
• Drew Shade
• Amber Iman

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

33 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

30

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Books guests

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