Real Talk with Mason Bray

About Real Talk with Mason Bray

For years, younger artists have spent countless hours looking through Broadway blogs, vlogs, and podcasts for advice on how they can get on Broadway and connect with all of the talented artists who contribute worldwide to the success of musical theatre. Starting during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Real Talk has gathered 50+ interviews with theatre professionals to get information on the many different ways to break into the industry, to connect you to theatre professionals everywhere, and most of all; to bring us together as peers and friends to talk about our love for the arts. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

Publisher

Mason Bray & Broadway Podcast Network

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2020

Latest episode

27 Jul 2023

Latest episodes

68 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jul 2023

   Ep. 68 – Jay Armstrong Johnson, Performer in PARADE

   Broadway Legend Jay Armstrong Johnson stops by to talk about the impact of the Tony Award-Winning Revival of Parade on the future of Broadway, his path into performing, and figuring out the journey of a character throughout a show. Jay has been a star throughout the theatre industry having performed in Phantom of the Opera, On The Town, Hair, Hands on a Hardbody, Catch Me If You Can, and in several regional theatre productions across the United States. With his stellar voice and natural instincts as a dancer, his performance as Britt Craig in the Tony Award-Winning Revival of Parade is breathtaking and hard to put into words. Just announced (officially): Jay’s annual fundraiser “I Put A Spell On You” will continue in 2023 at Sony Hall on Monday, October 23rd. This year, the Sanderson Sisters are in their “Witch ERA”. Tickets are available NOW at https://ipasoy2023.cbo.io/. This event benefits the Ali Forney Center. I am very honored to have Jay joining my show, especially for this episode as I celebrate both my 17th Birthday & my two-year anniversary on the Broadway Podcast Network! Join our conversation as we discuss: Michael Arden’s beautiful, Tony Award-winning production of PARADE (closing August 6th, 2023) & the impact the story, inclusivity of the production process, and raw emotion will have on the future of Broadway Tips on how to go from a mover to a dancer (primarily for Mason’s benefit) In relation to his performance of The Seraph by Ryan Scott Oliver (Mason’s favorite song ever), how he creates a journey through song and through a character study His thoughts on the long-pawned question, education or experience! The annual Halloween party “I Put A Spell On You” he hosts, started with the help of Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS & so much more! Check out Jay on all the things! Instagram – @jay_a_johnson Website – Jay Armstrong Johnson See PARADE while you still can: paradebroadway.com Thank you so much for being here and for your support!! I hope that this show continues to be a resource for artists of all interests to find the place they deserve in this wonderful industry… Join me for future interviews and content below! BPN.fm/RealTalk Instagram: @_RealTalk_Pod Twitter: @_RealTalk_Pod TikTok: @RealTalkPodcast Facebook: Real Talk with Mason Bray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   27 Mar 2023

   Ep. 67 – Katharine Quinn, Writing Associate at SHUCKED

   TikTok’s (and Broadway’s) Katharine Quinn chats about her roles as the Writing Associate on the new a-maize-ing SHUCKED and more! Katharine is no stranger to the Theatre world! After performing internationally for several years, she focused her craft more on the creation of a story with directing, choreography, and writing. In addition to her fascinating theatre work behind the scenes, she takes SHUCKED fans into rehearsals to illustrate her job and the rehearsal process of this brand-new musical. BUT this is not all! On top of all of this work, she has several other jobs to maintain a steady living in New York City (a challenge more prominent than ever) such as voice acting. It was wonderful to have her join Real Talk just days before I “get Shucked on Broadway” in my upcoming New York City trip. Join our conversation as we discuss: The definition of “success” and finding an individual roadmap to *your* success A future of Broadway sans ‘gatekeepery’ and finding the unique personality of Broadway Brandon Powers and the online conversation of social media and community engagement Broadway.Com vlogs and Mason’s obsession with Lindsay Mendez’s “Fly Girl” Shucked, Alex Newell, Corn, Community, somehow: Bryan the Business Analyst with his lovely corn costume And much more! Check out Katharine on all the things! Instagram – @itskatharinequinn TikTok – @itskatharinequinn Youtube – Katharine Quinn Website – katherinequinn.com Join the party and GET SHUCKED on Broadway: shuckedmusical.com Instagram – @shuckedmusical Twitter – @shucked_musical Thank you so much for being here and for your support!! I hope that this show continues to be a resource for artists of all interests to find the place they deserve in this wonderful industry… Join me for future interviews and content below! BPN.fm/RealTalk Instagram: @_RealTalk_Pod Twitter: @_RealTalk_Pod TikTok: @RealTalkPodcast Facebook: Real Talk with Mason Bray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   20 Mar 2023

   Ep. 66 – Meg Masseron, Playbill Reporter

   Playbill Night-time Report, Meg Masseron, sits down to discuss her career in Theatre reporting as well as the importance of criticism and journalism. Meg is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College and joined to discuss her position as the night-time/weekend reporter at Playbill! Before that, she has been independently published in various theatre journalism hubs: TheatreMania, Theatrely, American Theatre, etc. She is one of my best friends on Twitter and has brought to light so many issues revolving around the inclusivity and accessibility of Broadway. Join the conversation as we discuss: The learned importance of networking and presentation of yourself as an artist An impactful divide between theatre criticism and journalism in modern years A comparison in print media as opposed to digital media – and the importance of each The overlap between marketing Broadway productions and writing articles centering around those same productions And much more! Learn more about Meg! Instagram: @megmasseron Twitter: @megmasseron Thank you so much for being here and for your support!! I hope that this show continues to be a resource for artists of all interests to find the place they deserve in this wonderful industry… Join me for future interviews and content below! BPN.fm/RealTalk Instagram: @_RealTalk_Pod Twitter: @_RealTalk_Pod TikTok: @RealTalkPodcast Facebook: Real Talk with Mason Bray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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