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We're Still Here

Kait Russell and Kade Baileypodcasters.spotify.com
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.
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Episodes

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/ @gerianne.perez Stalk us: @we'restillhere_podcast @just_kait @kadebailey www.patreon.com/werestillherepodcast...

May 30, 20211 hr 12 min

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 u...

May 07, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 11

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 http://TheReceiptsWithD.com/ ...

May 03, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 10

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:...

Mar 16, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 10

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 Follow WE'RE STILL HERE on Instagram: @werestillhere_podcast Follow KADE BAILEY on Instagram: @kadebailey Follow KAIT RUSSELL on Instag...

Mar 02, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 9

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 to enter! GIVEAWAY INCLUDES: 30 min performance coaching sesh with JJ NIEMAN jjniemann.com 30 min career coaching sesh with BETHANY KAY bethanykayactor.com 30 min dialect coaching sesh with HANNAH WILLIAMS https://www.williamsdialectcoaching.com/ 30 min dance technique sesh with ABBI CAVANAUGH abbicavanaugh.com 1 BELT BOX h...

Mar 01, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 8

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 Far...

Feb 20, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 8

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...

Feb 13, 20211 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 7

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...

Feb 06, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 6

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: @w...

Jan 30, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 5

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...

Jan 23, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 4

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 barki...

Jan 16, 20211 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 3

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 ...

Jan 09, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 2

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...

Jan 02, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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