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Acting Out Loud- The Musical Theatre Podcast
Hosted by Katya Mieranski · EN
A brand new podcast from Acting Out Musical Theatre hosted by Katya Mieranski. New episodes release on the second Thursday of each month.
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Episode 9. Broadway Pride, 2026
Jun 400:16:11Tap to summarizeFor Pride month, Katya explores LGBTQIA2S+ representation on the Broadway stage, with a spotlight on two musicals that especially cover the “L” in the acronym. (Note: In this episode, Katya utilizes both the terms “LGBTQIA2S+” and “queer” interchangeably, and there is one use of the word “dyke” - in reference to the title of a comic strip written by a lesbian cartoonist - as well as a brief mention of suicide.)
Transcribe →Episode 8. Taking Care Of Your Voice
May 1400:16:19Tap to summarizeKatya highlights different methods of maintaining one’s voice.
Transcribe →Episode 7. Buried Broadway Gems: The Secret Garden
Apr 900:18:09Tap to summarizeSometimes great musicals still get forgotten over time, overlooked as newer shows take over the spotlight. Katya’s here to dig these buried treasures back up and explain why your local theatre troupe should do the same - starting with “The Secret Garden”.
Transcribe →Episode 6. Composer Spotlight: Stephen Sondheim
Mar 1000:13:43Tap to summarizeFollowing up on our previous composer spotlight, Katya discusses how Stephen Sondheim revolutionized the genre his mentor Oscar Hammerstein II helped pioneer, and explores Sondheim’s philosophy behind writing lyrics. Videos referenced in this episode can be found here and here.
Transcribe →Episode 5. Setting The Stage For Storytelling
Feb 1200:16:32Tap to summarizeTurns out there are a lot of little details in “Hamilton” that, while you may not have consciously noticed, do a lot to assist in telling the story beyond Lin-Manuel’s lyrics. Katya and special guest Drewe discuss the lighting and set design of this powerhouse show, highlighting the importance of these elements in musical theatre.
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Episode 4. Directing for Dummies
Jan 800:22:02Tap to summarizeKatya attempts to offer some insight into the role of a theatre director, breaking down what the role requires - turns out there’s a lot more to it than just 'bossing actors around'.
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Episode 3. The Christmas Panto
Dec 1800:12:13Tap to summarizeKatya and special guest Criselda Mierau talk about theatrical traditions ‘across the pond’ for the winter holiday season.
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Episode 2. Composers Spotlight: Rodgers and Hammerstein
Nov 1200:15:12Tap to summarizeFor our first “Composers Spotlight”, Katya delves into the works of two key figures in musical theatre history - the iconic composing duo of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II - in an attempt to understand why and how their shows had lasting, transformational effects on the genre of ‘musical theatre’ as a whole.
Transcribe →Episode 1. The Most "Popular" Audition Song
Oct 800:15:21Tap to summarizeOur host, Katya Mieranski talks about "all things auditionee" in this first episode. From what song to sing, what not to sing and, how you can make really good choices for audition songs to help yourself stand out and be heard, this 15 minute episode covers a lot of stage area!
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