We're Still Here

About We're Still Here

In 2020, 52 percent of actors, 55 percent of dancers and 27 percent of musicians were out of work... What happened? The COVID-19 pandemic. We watched it all unfold, standing in Times Square at 3am after Broadway shuttered its doors and realizing we were all alone. The City that never sleeps was.... sleeping. Join us as we strive to validate, connect and empower the theatre community as we figure out how to move forward, together.

Publisher

Kait Russell and Kade Bailey

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jan 2021

Latest episode

30 May 2021

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 May 2021

   Ep. 12 - "Leap and the net will appear" GERIANNE PÉREZ

   The incredible Gerianne Perez regales us with her tales of tour, Broadway and working with Sara Bareilles. You don't want to miss this gem of an episode. Stalk our guest: http://www.gerianneperez.com/ (http://www.gerianneperez.com/) @gerianne.perez (https://www.instagram.com/gerianne.perez/) Stalk us: @we'restillhere_podcast (https://www.instagram.com/werestillhere_podast/) @just_kait (https://www.instagram.com/just_kait) @kadebailey (https://www.instagram.com/kadebailey/) www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast (//www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast)

2. 

   7 May 2021

   Ep. 11 "Hello, My Name is Drew" DREW GASPARINI

   EPISODE 11 is HERE. In today's episode Kait and Kade conversate with the incredible Drew Gasparini- an award-winning musical theatre composer/lyricist, a singer/songwriter, and teacher. Drew is a force to be reckoned with and graciously spills all the tea on his upcoming Broadway projects, ideas about where the industry is headed and how he keeps inspired. This is not one you're going to want to miss. Grab that drank, sit back, relax and enjoy this monumental episode of WE'RE STILL HERE. Stalk us, please. @ (//instagram.com/were)werestillhere_podcast (//instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast) @KadeBailey (//instagram.com/kadebailey)@Just_Kait (//instagram.com/just_kait) Tell us your dreams: werestillherepodcast@gmail.com Stalk Drew: @drewgasparini (//instagram.com/drewgasparini) https://www.thedrewgasparini.com/ patreon.com/werestillherepodcast

3. 

   3 May 2021

   Minisode: We're BACK

   It's been a minute since the airwaves have been graced with the vocal stylings of our very favorite hosts- but the wait is over. We're Still Here is BACK, BABY. Did you miss us? In this episode we cover, where the hell we've been, why/how Scott Rudin is such an asshole and the #marchonbroadway. Grab a drink and let's get jiggy with it. This KIKI is looooonnngg overdue. BLACK THEATER MATTERS BILL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-dwp_c5pouAnNCLoaRkxJb_1WW2u4vj2/view (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-dwp_c5pouAnNCLoaRkxJb_1WW2u4vj2/view) http://TheReceiptsWithD.com/ March on Broadway Demands Scott Rudin to be removed from the Broadway League - If he is not removed from the Broadway League, we want restoration. We want Scott to publicly choose 20 BIPOC run theatres and donate a LARGE SUM of money to them. A full list of organizations that AEA is working with to help Black, Indigenous, and POC feel safer. A full report of how the 2020 Equity dues were spent and what percentage is being spent to help conversations around diversity. Achieve greater inclusion for trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming artists. We want visibility on how the national council votes for policies. We also want efforts to improve diversity within the council. We want to achieve greater inclusion for artists with visible and nonvisible differing abilities. Follow us @werestillhere_podcast (//instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast)

4. 

   16 Mar 2021

   Forging Your Own Path with CHRISTINA BIANCO

   EPISODE 10 is LARGE AND IN CHARGE. This week, Kait and Kade announce the Sharpen Your Skills Giveaway WINNER! As if that wasn’t cool enough, our favorite duo sits down with internet superstar and performer extraordinaire, Christina Bianco. From Funny Girl in Paris to Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Christina has done it all. Get ready to laugh, cry and be inspired on this week’s episode of, We’re Still Here. BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast Follow WE'RE STILL HERE on Instagram: @ (https://instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast)werestillhere_podcast (//instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast) Follow KADE BAILEY on Instagram: @kadebailey (https://instagram.com/kadebailey) Follow KAIT RUSSELL on Instagram: @just_kait (https://instagram.com/just_kait) GUEST: Christina Bianco Instagram: @xtinabianco1 (//instagram.com/xtinabianco1) Tik Tok: @thextinabianco Website: christinabianco.com (//christinabianco.com)

5. 

   2 Mar 2021

   Ep. 9 -"AUTHENTICITY IN THE DIGITAL AGE" with JJ NIEMANN

   Kait and Kade are BACK with another scrumptious episode this week. Join them as they get to know Tik Tok STAR and Broadway LEGEND, JJ Niemann. He spills the tea on BOOK OF MORMON, RATATOUILLE THE MUSICAL and so much more. Grab a drink, cuddle up and get ready to have some fun because WE’RE STILL HERE. BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast (//www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast) Follow WE'RE STILL HERE on Instagram: @werestillhere_podcast (https://instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast) Follow KADE BAILEY on Instagram: @kadebailey (https://instagram.com/kadebailey) Follow KAIT RUSSELL on Instagram: @just_kait (https://instagram.com/just_kait) LOCAL LEGEND: Tory Vagasy Instagram: (https://instagram.com/jonicebernard)@once.upon.a.tory (//instagram.com/once.upon.a.tory) Tik Tok: @once.upon.a.tory ACTOR RESOURCE: Broadway Dance Center broadwaydancecenter.com GUEST: JJ NIEMANN Instagram: @jjniemann (//instagram.com/jjniemann) Tik Tok: @jjniemann Website: www.jjniemann.com

6. 

   1 Mar 2021

   Minisode: GIVEAWAY

   We're back, bitches and we are here to give you FREE STUFF. Starting NOW (3/1/2021) our Sharpen Your Skillz GIVEAWAY is LIVE. Go to our Instagram page @werestillhere_podcast (//instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast) to enter! GIVEAWAY INCLUDES: 30 min performance coaching sesh with JJ NIEMAN jjniemann.com (//jjniemann.com) 30 min career coaching sesh with BETHANY KAY bethanykayactor.com (//bethanykayactor.com) 30 min dialect coaching sesh with HANNAH WILLIAMS https://www.williamsdialectcoaching.com/ (https://www.williamsdialectcoaching.com/) 30 min dance technique sesh with ABBI CAVANAUGH abbicavanaugh.com (//abbicavanaugh.com) 1 BELT BOX https://www.beltyafaceoff.com/ (https://www.beltyafaceoff.com/) 1 MONTH OF EXCLUSIVE "WE'RE STILL HERE" PATREON ACCESS!!!!!! https://www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast (https://www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast)

7. 

   20 Feb 2021

   Ep. 8 - "A Change is Comin'" SETH TUCKER

   What do RuPaul's Drag Race, bad tattoos and the Tony Awards have in common? This episode of We're Still Here. Kait and Kade get a little goofy this week as they discuss the happenings in the world and sit down with actor, producer, director and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Seth Tucker. An Arizona native, he graduated from Arizona State University with a BM in Musical Theatre then moved to NYC where he performed off-Broadway in Pageant: The Musical, and starred in and directed Our Kiki: A Gay Farce at the NY International Fringe Festival! BUCKLE UP, INGENUES. It's a good one. BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast (//patreon.com/werestillherepodcast) Follow WE'RE STILL HERE on Instagram: @ (https://instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast)werestillhere_podcast (//instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast) Follow KADE BAILEY on Instagram: @ (https://instagram.com/kadebailey)kadebailey (//instagram.com/kadebailey) Follow KAIT RUSSELL on Instagram: @ (https://instagram.com/just_kait)just_kait (//instagram.com/just_kait) LOCAL LEGEND: Brandt Norris Instagram: (https://instagram.com/jonicebernard)@brandt.norris (//instagram.com/brandt.norris) & @unwritten.musical (//instagram.com/unwritten.musical) ACTOR RESOURCE: BELT BOX, BABY! beltyafaceoff.com (//beltyafaceoff.com) GUEST: Seth Tucker Instagram: @Setho705 (//instagram.com/Setho705) Website: https://www.sethatucker.com/ (https://www.sethatucker.com/) Acting Up Series: https://www.facebook.com/ActingUpSeries (https://www.facebook.com/ActingUpSeries) www.actingupseries.com (//www.actingupseries.com)

8. 

   13 Feb 2021

   Ep.7 - "Queen of the Castle" BRITT MACK

   Lucky number 7: It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: ANNA OF CLEVES IS HERE and we can confirm that she is, in fact, the Queen of the Castle. This week, Kait and Kade dive into an interview with the remarkable Britt Mack from the Original Broadway cast of SIX! The Musical. In addition to being a literal Queen, Britt talks about what it’s like to be part of something so ground-breaking, how she got to where she is and what it’s like moving forward. Britt discusses what life has been like over the last nine months and how choosing joy is what keeps her going. Grab your drinks, cuddle up and get ready to hang with royalty. BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast (//www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast) Follow WE'RE STILL HERE on Instagram: (https://instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast)@werestillhere_podcast (//instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast) Follow KADE BAILEY on Instagram: (https://instagram.com/kadebailey)@kadebailey (//instagram.com/kadebailey) Follow KAIT RUSSELL on Instagram: (https://instagram.com/just_kait)@just_kait (//instagram.com/just_kait) LOCAL LEGEND: Hannah Williams Instagram: (https://instagram.com/jonicebernard)@Hannuhhdoubleyou (//instagram.com/hannuhhdoubleyou) Website: http://www.williamsdialectcoaching.com/ (http://www.williamsdialectcoaching.com/) TikTok: @han_wh0 (//tiktok.com/han_wh0) Twitter: @Hannuhdoubleyou (//twitter.com/Hannuhdoubleyou) ACTOR RESOURCE: https://www.theatricalintimacyed.com/ (https://www.theatricalintimacyed.com/) GUEST: Britt Mack Instagram: @brittmack8 (//instagram.com/brittmack8) OUR SPONSOR: @lenabotanicals (//instagram.com/lenabotanicals)

9. 

   6 Feb 2021

   Ep. 6 - "There Are Some People Who Belong In Music Man [It Isn't Me]" MICHAEL LORZ

   The possibilities are endless this week in WSH’s most chaotic episode yet. Kait and Kade talk about important topics like: Is the Renn Faire really just Coachella? Is it a universal requirement to move into a downward spiral after a self-tape session? Does everyone in Canada know everyone in Canada? In addition to answering these riveting questions, Kait and Kade are interviewing bi-coastal legend, Michael Lorz. Michael has dipped his toes into just about everything the industry has to offer and he’s here today to talk about all of it. His transition from NYC to LA, what auditioning during COVID has been like and the advice he has to give to those of us who have never quite fit the mold. Grab that drink (no mixer necessary!) and get ready to laugh. Welcome to Episode 6. BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast (//www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast) Follow WE'RE STILL HERE on Instagram: @werestillhere_podcast (//instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast) Follow KADE BAILEY on Instagram: @kadebailey (//instagram.com/kadebailey) Follow KAIT RUSSELL on Instagram: @just_kait (//instagram.com/just_kait) LOCAL LEGEND: Emma Benson Instagram: @emmabensonlol (//instagram.com/emmabensonlol) Website: http://www.emma-benson.com (//www.emma-benson.com) ACTOR RESOURCE: backstage.com (//backstage.com) @backstagecast (//instagram.com/backstagecast) GUEST: Michael Lorz Instagram: @michaellorz13 (//instagram.com/michaellorz13) Website: http://www.michaellorz.com (//michaellorz.com)

10. 

    30 Jan 2021

    Ep. 5 - "In The Room Where It Happens" - RACHEL DEAN

    Have you ever wanted to know what happens inside the Hamilton audition room? This week’s guest, Rachel Dean, has spent a lot of time in the room where it happens and Kait and Kade take this hour to pick her brain about it. From Miami to NYC, Rachel Dean is making a name for herself across the country (and the world) with her brilliant music, kind spirit and out-of-this-world piano playing. Snuggle up, grab a drink and join us in the room where it happens. Follow WE'RE STILL HERE on Instagram: @werestillhere_podcast (//instagram.com/werestillhere_podcast) Follow KADE BAILEY on Instagram: @kadebailey (//instagram.com/kadebailey) Follow KAIT RUSSELL on Instagram: @just_kait (//instagram.com/just_kait) LOCAL LEGEND: Jonice Bernard Instagram: @jonicebernard (//instagram.com/jonicebernard) Website: http://www.jonicebernard.com/ ACTOR RESOURCE: savemyaudition.com @savemyaudition (//instagram.com/savemyaudition) GUEST: Rachel Dean Instagram: @rachmakesmusic (//instagram.com/rachmakesmusic) Website: http://www.racheldeanmusic.com

11. 

    23 Jan 2021

    Ep. 4 - "Every Minute is an Audition" ZACH JAMES

    It’s that time again our little ingenues! This week, Kait and Kade talk to the legendary cross-over artist Zach James about what it’s like working at the MET, being in a Broadway show (from the workshop all the way through closing) educating people on opera, his new visual album “Call Out” and of course, who he’d be on Drag Race’s Snatch Game (You’re welcome for asking the important questions). Grab a drink and cuddle up kids, it’s time for Episode 4 of We’re Still Here. Actor Resource: Rock The Audition Rock-the-audition.com @rocktheaudition on instagram Connect with our local legend TY CHIKO Instagram: @tychiko @brokenbreadhaus Brokenbreadhaus.com Connect with ZACH JAMES Instagram: @_zachary_james_ Zachjames.com zachjames.com/albums Rate us 5 STARS on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-still-here/id1547104561 Join our Patreon Family patreon.com/werestillherepodcast Connect with us on instagram @we'restillhere_podcast

12. 

    16 Jan 2021

    Ep. 3- "I am a Unicorn, I am a Goddess" BETHANY KAY

    It's a wild ride this week as we talk with Bethany Kay about what it's like to be on HBO, Hulu AND Netflix. The streaming trifecta- I mean come on. Bethany currently lives in NYC and is an incredibly successful film, TV, voiceover artist and career coach. She takes us through a typical HBO audition ,what it was like to work with Mark Ruffalo and Derek Cianfrance (director of Blue Valentine and This Much I Know Is True) and also spills the tea on what it was like to be completely naked (and barking) on one of the most watched television show sets of all time. Bethany is a long-time industry professional who has a lot to say about where we're headed. Buckle up, buttercup - you're in for a good time. Broadway Bulletin: Law and Order SVU, https://tinyurl.com/yyxetk4x Local Legend: Abbi Cavanaugh, abbicavanaugh.com @abbicavanaugh (insta) @abbicav (tiktok) Bethany Kay www.bethanykayactor.com Instagram: @thatbethanykay Patreon: www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast

13. 

    9 Jan 2021

    Ep. 2 - "A Strong Moral Compass" KAREN OLIVO

    This week we dive into the series with our first guest, Karen Olivo. In addition to being a Broadway veteran, Karen is an incredibly kind, humble and forward thinking individual and we are so excited to share her unique perspective with you. Join us as we talk to her about what it was like playing one of the most demanding roles on Broadway, being in a show when NYC shut down- and what she's been doing since. Tackling the taboo of "speaking out" in our industry and what it means to stand up for yourself, Karen offers some words of wisdom for young professionals in this time and encourages us to have a "strong moral compass". Pour yourself a drink, sit back, relax and enjoy this sparkling diamond... Broadway Bulletin: ratatousical.com / actorsfund.org Local Legend: Ryan.Ardelt@cox.net Karen Olivo afectchange.org karenolivo.com Instagram: @karenolivo76 Patreon: www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast

14. 

    2 Jan 2021

    Ep. 1 - The Only Two People in Times Square

    In the latter half of 2020, 52 percent of actors, 55 percent of dancers and 27 percent of musicians were out of work, according to the National Endowment for the Arts. What happened? The COVID-19 pandemic. We watched it all unfold, standing in Times Square at 3am and realizing we were... all alone. The City that never sleeps was.... sleeping. This is the first episode of "We're Still Here" a podcast by theatre people, for theatre people. We've designed this series to explore what it's like to be an artist in 2020. In an industry and profession that have been put on "pause" - What have we learned? Where are we going? How do we move forward? We discuss all these questions and more with artists all around the world- from Broadway to community theatre, we've got ya covered. The goal is to connect the theatre industry during the COVID-19 Pandemic and it's fallout. Your hosts, Kait Russell (@just_kait) and Kade Bailey (@kadebailey) were in Manhattan when Broadway closed it's doors, and have a lot to say about the performing world and how they feel it should adapt in this new landscape. Pour yourself a drink and help us scream it from the rooftops: We're Still Here. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @werestillhere_podcast SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON FOR BONUS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast RATE US 5-STARS ON APPLE PODCASTS <3

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