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Actor Aesthetic, hosted by NYC-based actress Maggie Bera, is a podcast designed to educate artists pursuing a career in the theatre industry.
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Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Evan Ruggiero began dancing at the age of five in his hometown studio and by age ten, he was accepted into the famed New Jersey Tap Ensemble. Upon entering his sophomore year at Montclair State University while pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Evan was suddenly diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer of the right leg. Enduring nine surgeries in a six-month period in an effort to save the leg, the cancer returned more aggressively than the original diagnosis. He was faced with the ultimate decision of amputation in order to stop the cancer and save his life, as well as undergoing chemotherapy for sixteen months. Eighteen months after the amputation, and only two days after receiving his “peg-leg”, Evan was tap dancing again. In 2018 he received a Drama Desk Nomination for Best Actor in a Musical, a Chita Rivera Award Nomination for Best Dancer in a Musical, and was awarded a Clive Barnes Award in Theatre for his portrayal of Tom Jones in NYC’s off-broadway hit “Bastard Jones.” This past year he was seen performing at Carnegie Hall and at the 90th Oscars. He has performed for many notable individuals such as Ellen Degeneres, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden, Egypt’s sixth and current president, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and most recently performed alongside two-time Grammy winning artist, Jason Mraz. Social media: @Lord_Pegleg
In episode 114, Evan chats with actress and host Maggie Bera about the harrowing details of his illness and how he ultimately overcame it. An advocate for artists with disabilities, he also discusses the importance of representation and inclusion within the theatre industry.
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Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
There are so many factors, many of them out of your control, that go into whether or not someone is accepted into a musical theatre college program. Host Maggie Bera (Texas State BFA MT '17) addresses the current state of college auditions and dishes her best advice on how to set yourself up for success.
Maggie Bera is a NYC-based actress and proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. Off-Broadway, she originated the role of Ruby in Helen on 86th St. at the Chernuchin Theatre. Regionally, Maggie appeared as Aquata, u/s Ariel in The Little Mermaid and u/s Christine Daae in Phantom at the Fireside Theatre, as Lucy Van Pelt in The World According to Snoopy at Theatre Under The Stars, Les Miserables at Connecticut Repertory Theatre directed by Broadway legend Terrence Mann, and as Wendy in Peter Pan. She has appeared in numerous television, print and radio ads. Maggie is also the founder of the actor lifestyle blog, podcast, and online learning community, Actor Aesthetic.
Her work has been featured on BroadwayWorld, Backstage, Playbill, Medium, The Broadway Collective, and more.
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Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Omar Lopez-Cepero was last seen in the Off-Broadway production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown playing the role of Vincenzo. Other Broadway/Off-Bway credits include OBC of On Your Feet!, OBC of American Idiot, and The Public Theatre’s Central Park Concert of The Capeman at the Delacorte. Regional/Tour credits include: World Premiere of The Flamingo Kid (Alejandro) at Hartford Stage, Revisal Premiere of Paint Your Wagon (Armando) at The MUNY, Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson) at TUTS, Evita (Che) National Tour, The Fulton Theater, and (Peron) starring opposite his wife as Eva in Bay Street Theatre’s reimagined production of Evita. TV credits: Blue Bloods (CBS), The Detour (TBS), Vegas (CBS). He is graduate of The University of Miami Frost School of Music with a degree in Vocal Performance. Alongside his performing career, he has developed a Voice/Acting studio where he enjoys coaching actors and singers to maximize their potential. www.omarlopezcepero.com @omarlopezcepero
In episode 112, Omar chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about why he switched degrees from Musical Theatre to Vocal Performance, what he learned on tour, his difficult transition to NYC, why he stresses the importance of vocal technique, how he got his Equity card, how he spent 10 years working on bringing the The Unsinkable Molly Brown revival to NYC, and how he balances a relationship within the industry with his brilliant wife and fellow actor, Arianna Rosario.
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Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Shereen Pimentel is a recent graduate of the Juilliard School. Theater: Maria in West Side Story (Broadway); Young Nala in The Lion King (Broadway); Road Show (Encores! Off-Center); Rapunzel in Into the Woods (Juilliard). She is also featured in John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch (Netflix).
In episode 111, Shereen chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about how she stalked Disney channel’s website and booked her very first Broadway show, what her college audition process and why she chose Juilliard, how she made it through the insane audition process for West Side Story, how she finished her degree during the pandemic, and why she’s choosing to manifest greatness!
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Kimberly Marable is an original cast member of Hadestown on Broadway where she understudies Persephone and a Fate. Additional Broadway/Touring credits include The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Sister Act, Dreamgirls, Hairspray, and The Wedding Singer. You can also hear her as Lorelai in the Netflix Anime series, CANNON BUSTERS. @misskimizzo
In episode 110, Kimberly chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about going from working as a company management intern, to traveling the world on both Equity and non-Equity national tours, booking her very first Broadway show, and developing the hit Tony Award-winning musical, Hadestown. Kimberly also let's us in on how she's staying sane and keeping positive during the pandemic shutdown.
Coach with Kimberly by visiting https://www.artistsandbeyond.com/kimberlymarable.
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Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Ben Crawford has appeared on Broadway as the title role in Phantom of the Opera, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mr. Salt), the title role in Shrek The Musical, Big Fish (Edward Bloom u/s, Don Price), Les Misérables (Javert and Valjean u/s) and On the Twentieth Century (Bruce Granit u/s). He has also starred in over twenty regional productions, including such leading roles as Che in Evita, Starbuck in 110 in the Shade, Luther Billis in South Pacific, Jud Fry in Oklahoma! and Frederick Barrett in Titanic. Ben also performs with symphonies and orchestras across the U.S. and Canada and his recordings include the movie soundtrack for Frozen. He was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and earned a BFA in Music Theatre from The University of Arizona.
In episode 109, Ben chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about his training at University of Arizona, his difficult transition to New York, how he booked his very first Broadway show, and how he's staying positive during the COVID pandemic shutdowns. Listen to the very end to catch a brand new lightning round segment!
Coach with Ben by visiting https://www.bencrawfordcoachings.com.
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Dane is the creator & host of the podcast, “You Booked It” the #1 podcast where you learn how to create a successful entertainment career. Guests share their journeys through the industry where we discover the fundamentals and niche golden nuggets that actually create a successful career in our industry, and fill the gap between training and the real world.
In addition, he has been a professional entertainer for over 16-years singing, dancing, and acting all around the World! He has performed in nine shows on the Vegas Strip; performed in Australia, Italy, Germany, Canada, New York City, and sang as a featured soloist with renowned symphony orchestras. He’s been on TV and radio, and is an award winning mascot, corporate producer, and an Actors Equity performer and stage manager.
In episode 108, Dane chats with actress and host Maggie Bera about training at BoCo, performing on cruise ships, creating your own work and more.
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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Brittany Nicholas is currently in Mean Girls on Broadway and is part of the Original Broadway Cast. She has been seen in Billy Elliot on Broadway, Billy Elliot First National Tour, and Matilda First National Tour as the Swing and Children's Dance Captain. She has also appeared in Mamma Mia! aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line as Lisa and a Principal Aerialist as well as Bye Bye Birdie at Goodspeed Opera House.
In episode 107, Brittany chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about growing up in the competition dance world, not having the "traditional college experience," touring the world with Billy Elliot and Matilda, auditioning for Mean Girls, and working as a swing on Broadway.
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Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Deanna Giulietti just finished her contract on NCL playing Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys before COVID-19. Her favorite credits include: Lizzie in Lizzie, Heather Duke in Heathers, and Alexi Darling/Dance Capt. in RENT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! That aside Deanna thrives on empowering and lifting up women and boosting your serotonin levels even slightly is the reason she is on this planet.
In episode 106, Deanna chats with NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera about college auditions, moving to NYC, side jobs, cruise ships, TikTok, raising money for the #MeToo movement, and more!
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Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Lindsay Heather Pearce is Broadway's new Elphaba! Before she was the green girl, she performed all over the Los Angeles area with For The Record Live, at the Rockwell Table and Stage and the historic Troubadour. You may know her from The Glee Project, Glee on FOX, the Los Angeles revival of Bare: A Pop Opera, American Idiot: Los Angeles, Freeform's Recovery Road, Grey's Anatomy on ABC and more.
In episode 105, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera chats with Lindsay leaving about high school early, auditioning for The Glee Project, prepping for the world of film and television, submitting terrible self-tapes, the "comparison game," falling back in love with auditions, and making her Broadway debut in Wicked.
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Email: maggie@actoraesthetic.com