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Take A Bow

Broadway Podcast Network
As a showbiz kid, host Eli Tokash knows what it’s like to balance childhood normalcy and the demands of starring on Broadway, Television, and Film. Kids in the industry have to balance multiple jobs, auditions, and performances on top of their schooling every single day. As Eli is becoming a young adult, he wants to share his industry experiences and expertise while he talks to other professionals about the grind of the industry as we all continue to find our next success on this weekly podcast, Take A Bow! Take A Bow walks audiences through life in the entertainment industry with guests from all facets of the entertainment industry including top actors, directors, stage managers, casting directors, musicians, child wranglers/tutors, writers and more. Eli highlights each guest’s unique story and celebrates their journeys and accomplishments as they give insight on how they came to be where they are in the spotlight. This podcast offers helpful information for those just starting out in the industry such as the process of auditioning, headshots, getting agents/managers, the daily life of actors, funny mishaps, and so much more. Join Eli weekly as he engages in these insightful and fun conversations and he and his guest’s offer their experiences, thoughts, and advice on all aspects of the industry, seen through a kid’s perspective, while speaking with child and adult actors alike. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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Episodes

#18 - Hello, Beanie Feldstein

Take A Bow Thursday is here!!! In this week's episode hosts, Sydney Lucas and Eli Tokash are joined by Beanie Feldstein. Beanie talks about her time in Broadway's "Hello, Dolly" , "Lady Bird", "Booksmart", and "How To Build A Girl." She shares her unique stories about her story and how she got into acting, working with her peers, her love for broadway, and working on both broadway and in film. Social media: @beaniefeldstein, @sydneylucasnyc, and @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 38 minEp. 18

#17 - How do you do, his name's Josh Colley

On today’s episode of Take a Bow, Josh Colley joins the podcast to talk about his eventful career. From tours, broadway, Hollywood Bowl, park days, voice overs, television, and special events including his viral miscast video of "The Schuyler Sisters." Eli and Sydney wrap up it up reflecting on the interview, talking about josh’s incredible voice, and current new broadway news! Enjoy! @joshuarobertcolley, @sydneylucasnyc, @tokash_eli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 17

#16 - The Ultimate Dreamer: Lexi Underwood

On this episode of Take A Bow, teenage star Lexi Underwood joins the podcast! In this episode Lexi talks about starring in the new hit tv show "Little Fires Everywhere", her time touring and on broadway in the Lion King, and more. Lexi also talks about how meaningful it is for her to use your platform to amplify her voice as well as others and to use it for good. At just Sixteen, she is now Seventeen, she's earned an impressive resume. Tune in to hear all about Lexi, her story, her production co...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 16

#15 - Young Sheldon Loves Theatre

Young Sheldon star and everyone’s favorite theatre reviewer Iain Armitage, also known as Iain Loves Theatre, joins this week episode of Take A Bow! Iain shares his stories of seeing the hosts in their shows, experiences as a theatre “critic”, love for theatre, favorite hobbies, his favorite stories of his career, meeting/ working with idols, and more. Iain's first love was always theatre. He's found multiple other loves like jiu jitsu, screen acting, trampoline, circus, and more. Tune into hear ...

Sep 03, 20201 hr 11 minEp. 15

#14 - Special Events with Eli and Syd

This week's episode is a bit different, as the hosts decide to sit down with each other to inform listeners of what it's like to participate in special events such as the Tony Awards, the White House for the Obama's, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. On top of these crazy fun stories they were able to reflect on their accomplishments and appreciate everyone who made it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 14

#13 - Newsboy to Baseball Player, Anthony Rosenthal

Seize the day with Anthony Rosenthal! Anthony, (Falsettos, Newsies, Fosse/Verdon) talks about his journey to Broadway, being a child actor on Broadway, working with some of the coolest people on Broadway, and much more. @anthony_rosenthal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 13

#12 - Casting Director, Jen Rudin

This week's episode in unlike any other episode of Take A Bow. Sydney and Eli sit down with one of the industry's top casting director, Jen Rudin. Jen talks about her time working on Disney's top animated films, Disney's top theatrical shows, having her own casting company, what be a casting director is like, tips for auditioning and much more. Tune in to get an inside look on being a casting director and what they look for. Check out her book and podcast "Confessions of a Casting Director" for ...

Aug 13, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 12

#11 - Come To The Fun Home with Michael Cerveris

Michael Cerveris joins the podcast to share his wisdom about being in FOURTEEN broadway shows! Host Sydney Lucas and Michael share fun stories of their time in Fun Home and the 2015 Tony Awards. On top of that Cerveris talks about being from West Virginia, life in quarantine, being in movies and tv shoes while being known on broadway, and talks about his band. Tune in for this *FUN* filled episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 06, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 11

#10 - Getting Kooky with Taylor Trensch

Take A Bow with Broadway Star Taylor Trensch! We guarantee that Taylor has been in at least one of your favorite Broadway shows. He gives listeners an idea of what it's like for adults to play kids on Broadway, recording a new musical called "Bleeding Love" while quarantined, talks about the six broadway shows he's been in, and more! This special 10th episode is one you will enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 10

#9 - Jeremy Villas, AKA a Human Rubberband

These friends since middle school talk about what it was like being in a broadway show all the same time and go to school together. Get to know Jeremy who has conquered it all in every triple threat category. Doing so at the young age of eleven, he checked off all the boxes of singing, dancing, and acting. Tune in to find out how he did it and what his journey was conquering it all at just twelve and where he wants to go next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 9

#8 - An ICON, Max Von Essen

Are you someone who easily gets discouraged when auditioning? This episode is for you. Max Von Essen shares his experience and wisdom with you to help guide you through auditioning and how to stay positive in a business where it’s easy to get discouraged. Learn all about his journey through SEVEN broadway shows, Tony nomination, and Grammy nomination! This episode will be sure to put a smile on your face. Max Von Essen’s essence is unlike no other. @maxizpad, @takeabowpodcast, @sydneylucasnyc, @...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 8

#7 - Say HELLOOOO to Analise Scarpaci

Say HELLOOOO to, Mrs. Doubtfire's, Analise Scarpaci. Listen to what this season broadway vet as both a child and adult actor made her way to landing a lead role in Broadway's hottest new show. On top of being in four Broadway shows, she's also well known in the voice over world. Analise introduces our audiences to the world of voice overs and revisits topics like what it's like being on broadway, college, out of town productions to get a show to broadway, and more. Tune in to listen to this bril...

Jul 09, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 7

#6 - Sincerely, Andrew Barth Feldman

This week on Take A Bow, the uber-talented Andrew Barth Feldman stops by! On this episode you will hear all about Andrew’s journey to Broadway and his experience playing the title role in Dear Evan Hansen. Andrew gives everyone an in depth story of what truly goes into playing one of the most famous roles on Broadway. On top of this, Andrew talks about how he, as a 16-18 year old, managed school, being a teen, voice change, and more while gearing up to play Evan and much more! Learn more about y...

Jul 02, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 6

#5 - Wanna Dance With Caitlin Kinnunen?

Take A Bow gets to sit down with Broadway star Caitlin Kinnunen! For the 5th episode, they celebrate pride and talk to Caitlin about having great success as both a teen and adult. You can also hear the stories of her journey to Broadway, her time in the prom, being nominated for a Tony, and much more! @caitlin.kinnunen, @sydneylucasnyc, @tokash_eli, @takeabowpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 202055 minEp. 5

#4 - Queen Elsa AKA Ciara Renée

In this episode of Take A Bow Sydney and Eli address the current news involving the black lives matter movement. The hosts then introduce Ciara Renèe and talk to her about how she’s been able to conquer the stage, tv, dance, modeling, and more. Ciara provides listeners with great stories and information that others can learn about and connect to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 202053 minEp. 4

#3 - A cup of Joe with Seb

Take A Bow hosts, Sydney Lucas and Eli Tokash, get to chat with one of the stars of the new hit show High School Musical the Musical the Series on Disney+. Joe Serafini talks about being Seb in High School Musical the Musical the Series, delaying the filming of season of two, going to college while filming, transitioning from young adult to teen, his love for theatre, mishaps, and more. Joe has had an incredibly successful career, at a young age, but still has the desired dream of being on Broad...

May 28, 20201 hr 13 min

#2 - Happiness Monkey, Josh Lamon

Come Take A Bow with Josh Lamon. Josh is known for his credits in The Prom, Groundhog Day, Finding Neverland, Elf, Hair, Into the Woods, and more. He also has multiple film/tv credits. This episode features Josh sharing stories from auditions, to being in shows, backstage/rehearsal stories, every day challenges of an actor, Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, and more. Josh gives great audition advice, exemplifying what a great audition/acting coach he is. You can find him on social media @Josh.Lamo...

May 21, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 2

#1 - Welcome to Take A Bow

Tony and Grammy nominated actress, Sydney Lucas, and Broadway and TV veteran, Eli Tokash, both began their careers as young child actors. Now teenagers, they are teaming up to provide listeners with weekly entertainment to share their industry experiences and expertise through Take A Bow! A podcast geared towards fellow lovers of the arts and entertainment. Take A Bow will walk audiences through life in the entertainment industry, as well as discuss various topics with all different types of gue...

May 07, 202041 minEp. 1
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