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March 29, 2025

Episode 177 with Los Angeles' Emily Lopez

Backstage With Becca B. Episode 177 with guest @blockedanddeletedangel is now LIVE on Youtube. On this episode I talked with Emily about all she’s done since the last time we talked, including the life changing experience of ...

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March 15, 2025

Episode 176 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Alex Serino

On this episode I talked with Alex about how he transitioned from aspiring to be a teacher to discovering his passion for acting during high school, his college experience at Emerson College where he graduated with a BFA in a...

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March 13, 2025

Episode 175 with Harry Potter & The Cursed Child's Erik Christopher P…

On this episode I talked with Erik about his journey into theater, highlighting his early inspiration from his father's role as a high school theater teacher, the unique experience of live theatre, his decision to attend Webs...

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Feb. 7, 2025

Episode 174 with Cursed Child's Allie Re

On this episode I talked with Allie about her journey to becoming a theater performer, her early involvement in sports and how her passion for theater was sparked by attending her first Broadway show, her gratitude for her fa...

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Feb. 1, 2025

Episode 173 with Cursed Child's Ayanna Nicole Thomas

On this episode I talked with Ayanna about her background in theatre, including her childhood in the Bronx and her move to Los Angeles, where she attended performing arts schools, the cultural adjustment she faced in LA and h...

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Jan. 21, 2025

Ep. 172 with David Schubert from Civilian Hotel NYC

Backstage With Becca B. Episode 172 with David Schubert, the guest experience manager at the @civilianhotel is now LIVE on Youtube. On this episode I talked with David about travel tips for visitors to New York City, the hote...

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Dec. 23, 2024

Ep. 171 with Wicked's Carly Augenstein

On this episode I talked with Carly her early experiences in theater, starting at age ten with a role in a YMCA production of "Alice in Wonderland," which ignited her passion for performing, her role as Annie in a community t...

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Dec. 19, 2024

Ep. 170 with Los Angeles' Nick Bredosky

On this episode I talked with Nick about his initial interest in producing and directing before discovering his passion for acting, the importance of storytelling in theater and the supportive role of educators in nurturing t...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Ep. 169 with Back To The Future's Zoe Brooke Reed

On this episode I talked with Zoe about her journey into theater, beginning with her early involvement in school plays and community theater, her first performance as Glinda in a mini "Wizard of Oz" production, her training i...

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Nov. 4, 2024

Ep. 168 with Hamilton's Kendyl Sayuri Yokoyama

On this episode I talked with Kendyl about her evolution from aspiring ballerina to a multifaceted performer, her passion for musical theater and the influence of her mentors, when she discovered her love for acting through a...

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Oct. 17, 2024

Ep. 167 with Wicked's Madison Claire Parks

On this episode I talked with Madison about her journey in musical theater, her family's artistic background and the importance of practical experience, attending a performing arts middle school, landing her first professiona...

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Oct. 12, 2024

Ep. 166 with Wicked's Erica Ito

On this episode I talked with Erica about her journey into theater, being inspired by magical worlds in books like Percy Jackson and Harry Potter, her desire to perform, being influenced by memorable performances like Meryl S...

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Oct. 3, 2024

Ep. 165 with Wicked's Austen Danielle Bohmer

On this episode I talked with Austen about her upbringing in a theater family and her initial hesitance to pursue a career in the arts, despite her passion for world-building, pivotal moments from her high school years that s...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Ep. 164 with Back To The Future's Laura Sky Herman

On this episode I talked with Laura Sky about when she first discovered her passion for theatre, how she became a well-rounded performer growing up, being accepted into Harvard and making history as one of the first women to ...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Ep. 163 with The Outsiders' Tilly Evans-Krueger

On this episode I talked with Tilly about her lifelong connection to dance, childhood aspirations to join Alvin Ailey, and her transformative decision to pursue musical theater, how choreographer Sonya Tayeh influenced her tr...

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Sept. 22, 2024

Ep. 162 with The Outsiders' Victor Carrillo Tracey

On this episode I talked with Victor about his early memories of theatre, including watching "Peter Pan" in a park and being captivated by "Phantom of the Opera.”, his experience at the Boston Conservatory, where he appreciat...

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Aug. 23, 2024

Ep. 161 with The Outsiders' Melody Rose

On this episode I talked with Melody about her passion for theater and her dream to be a Broadway dancer, both the challenges and growth she experienced in both dance and singing, her experience on her first National Tour of ...

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Aug. 8, 2024

Ep. 160 with Back To The Future's Caden Brauch

On this episode I talked with Caden about his journey to becoming a theater performer, his childhood involvement in summer camps and regional theater productions, his decision to attend T. Schreiber's Acting Conservatory in N...

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Aug. 2, 2024

Ep. 159 with The Outsiders' SarahGrace Mariani

On this episode I talked with SarahGrace about various aspects of her career journey, including her childhood dream of becoming an actor, her dedication to dance, singing, and acting that helped her become a well-rounded perf...

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June 16, 2024

Ep. 158 with The Outsiders' Jason Schmidt

On this episode I talked with Jason about his journey as an actor, from his early ambitions to his multifaceted artistic career, filming Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies where he played Buddy Aldridge, what it was like filming...

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June 12, 2024

Ep. 157 with The Outsiders' Kevin William Paul

On this episode I talked with Kevin about his journey into theater, the multifaceted influences that contributed to his artistic development, from his family's love for music to his athletic background, his thought process be...

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May 22, 2024

Ep. 156 with The Outsiders' Emma Pittman

I talked with Emma Pittman about her early exposure to theatre, how she became a well-rounded performer who can tackle singing, acting, and dancing on stage, entering Broadway.com ’s contest “The Search For Roxie” and winning...

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May 16, 2024

Ep. 155 with Back To The Future's Liana Hunt

On this episode I talked about Liana's early passion for theater, her decision to attend NYU for theater school, her subsequent role in the national tour of Mamma Mia where she played Sophie Sheridan, making a well-known char...

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May 14, 2024

Ep. 154 with Wicked's Natalie Ortega

On this episode I talked with Natalie about her passion for acting and childhood memories, the importance of regional theater in providing opportunities for aspiring actors, her audition experience for Wicked, the emotional r...

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