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10/12/2018

To the Men Behind the Camera: Thank You.

It's our final feature and it's dedicated to the two men without whom BLEEP wouldn't have existed: Christopher Boudewyns & Kevin Thomas Garcia Photography.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/12/10/to-the-men-behind-the-camera-thank-you/

BLEEP Magazine has been quite the adventure. It’s been 8 exciting years full of some of the most talented artists in the world—musicians and actors and dancers and creators of all types—who h…

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07/12/2018

Julia Murney: “Theatre is Extraordinary and Musicals are Magic.”

"Theatre is extraordinary and musicals are magic." Julia Murney talks to BLEEP about her never-ending desire to bring people joy.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/12/07/julia-murney-theatre-is-extraordinary-and-musicals-are-magic/

Most people who know theatre know Julia Murney from Wicked and I was among them when we first met for a feature in 2012. We talked about the rush of being a part of an Off-Broadway smash, (“I’d bee…

06/12/2018

Marty Thomas on Finding Himself Again and Reclaiming What Was Stolen From Him

"There are many people who feel they aren't allowed to talk about this, to have feelings about it, or be sad about it."
Marty Thomas shares his heart & how his new album allowed him to take back what was stolen from him.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/12/06/marty-thomas-on-finding-himself-again-and-reclaiming-what-was-stolen-from-him/

I had a lot I wanted to talk with Marty Thomas about: his time on Broadway both onstage and off, the end of his long-running weekly show, Diva, and the new album he’s been working on. I had my list…

05/12/2018

Kimberly Marable: A Change-Maker on Broadway

"I’m starting to get in touch with my dreams again—the things I really want out of life—with a new lens of there not being a deadline." Kimberly Marable talks to BLEEP about how her life and perspective have changed since making her Broadway debut.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/12/05/kimberly-marable-a-change-maker-on-broadway/

When Kimberly Marable and I first met, we wandered around the Meatpacking District, taking photos and talking about her Broadway debut. She said, “I wasn’t raised with an idea that because I’m dark…

04/12/2018

Jim Caruso on the Magic of Connecting to an Audience

“Have I told you about…”
Coming from anyone else, those are just words. But when it’s Jim Caruso who’s doing the asking, you pay attention.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/12/04/jim-caruso-on-the-magic-of-connecting-to-an-audience/

“Have I told you about…” Coming from anyone else, those are just words. But when it’s Jim Caruso who’s doing the asking, you pay attention. There was the time Bono showed up to Bemelmans Bar at The…

03/12/2018

Georgina Pazcoguin: “I Found My Voice.”

"It's through dance that I'm able to help these children in other countries. It's through dance that I'm able to start these conversations about race. How amazing is that?" New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin talks about her big year of change and how she's using her art to enact change.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/12/03/georgina-pazcoguin-i-found-my-voice/

From dancing in The Nutcracker at the New York City Ballet to dancing on Broadway in the revival of Cats, Georgina Pazcoguin has carved a niche for herself as one of the chief talents in the busine…

02/12/2018

Hatley Moore Talks Being a Producer on Fixer Upper & Finding the ‘Real’ in ‘Reality TV’

We've got Hatley Moore talking about being a producer on HGTV's megahit, Fixer Upper and finding the "real' in "reality TV."
https://bleepmag.com/2018/12/02/hatley-moore-talks-being-a-producer-on-fixer-upper-finding-the-real-in-reality-tv/

Hatley Moore grew up in Tyler, Texas with a love for TV and movies. He’d always been interested in learning about the actors and directors but it wasn’t until he was in college that he realized mak…

01/12/2018

A Peek Inside the “Vagabond Life” of Opera Singer Jennifer Black

Opera singer Jennifer Black talks about the importance of finding balance and what she calls the "vagabond life" in the opera!
https://bleepmag.com/2018/12/01/a-peek-inside-the-vagabond-life-of-opera-singer-jennifer-black/

Jennifer Black has performed in operas all around the world. From The Metropolitan Opera in New York to the stages across Europe and South America, her soprano voice has thrilled and inspired audie…

30/11/2018

Marissa Rosen: “There’s no Time Limit for my Dreams.”

"There's no time limit for my dreams." Marissa Rosen talks to BLEEP today!
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/30/marissa-rosen-theres-no-time-limit-for-my-dreams/

There is a light inside Marissa Rosen that shines whether you see her on stage, in a concert, or run into her on the subway. She is truly a beacon of joy. She’s also one of the most in-demand…

29/11/2018

Zachary James Talks Performing on Broadway, in Opera Houses & Pursuing Happiness

Zachary James is talking Broadway, opera stereotypes and his impending debut at the Met!
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/29/zachary-james-talks-performing-on-broadway-in-opera-houses-pursuing-happiness/

Zachary James has sung on Broadway stages and in operas all over the world but on the horizon is something he’s never done before: The Metropolitan Opera. We talk about the life of an opera singer,…

28/11/2018

Kyle Brown on Elphaba, Priscilla, Anastasia and kicking it at the Moulin Rouge!

Whether sashaying across the stage in Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, dancing ballet in An American In Paris on Broadway or doing the can-can in the upcoming Moulin Rouge The Musical, Kyle Brown has been a part of some of the biggest shows on Broadway. We sat down to talk about a life in the theatre, navigating the off-and-on nature of show business, and of course, what it’s like to be a part of the upcoming Moulin Rouge! on Broadway.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/28/kyle-brown-on-elphaba-priscilla-anastasia-and-kicking-it-at-the-moulin-rouge/

Whether sashaying across the stage in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, dancing ballet in An American in Paris or doing the can-can in the upcoming Moulin Rouge!, Kyle Brown has been a part of some o…

27/11/2018

Jessica Chen Talks 10 Years of the J Chen Project & the Start of Something New

We've got Jessica Chen talking 10 years of the J Chen Project today!
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/27/jessica-chen-talks-10-years-of-the-j-chen-project-the-start-of-something-new/

Jessica Chen and her eponymous J Chen Project have been telling stories through dance for ten years but she and her company do far more than simply perform. Their mentorship program brings aspiring…

26/11/2018

Taking a Chance on Something New: Bret Shuford & Stephen Hanna

Bret's Broadway credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid. Stephen's include An American In Paris, On The Town and Hello Dolly. But this year, they packed up their bags and moved to Charleston looking for a fresh start, new opportunities, and to start a family!
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/26/taking-a-chance-on-something-new-bret-shuford-stephen-hanna/

Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna have been in some of the biggest shows on the Great White Way. Bret’s Broadway credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mer…

21/11/2018

A Moment with Photographer Eric Pietrangolare

Eric Pietrangolare Photography talked to BLEEP about the difference between shooting at fashion shows versus his own shoots, the state of the industry, and the importance of taking care of yourself as a person.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/21/a-moment-with-photographer-eric-pietrangolare/

Eric Pietrangolare went to college to be an art teacher but during his sophomore year, he took a photography course and immediately fell in love. That sparked a fascination with what he describes a…

20/11/2018

Lindsay Katt is Starting a Revolution

I prepared only one question for Lindsay Katt when we got together over coffee to talk about art and life: Tell me about “Empathy is Revolution.” Previously, she’d spoken to BLEEP about her life as a musician and on another occasion, about being a filmmaker. But on this day, she spilled out her heart not just for the performance art piece in which she is currently engaged, but for our shared human need for connection and, as the project’s name suggests, empathy.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/20/lindsay-katt-is-starting-a-revolution/

I prepared only one question for Lindsay Katt when we got together over coffee to talk about art and life: Tell me about “Empathy is Revolution.” Previously, she’d spoken to BLEEP about her life as…

19/11/2018

The R.Evolución is Here: Luis Salgado

"In The Heights Broadway opened a giant door and that door has multiplied. You no longer have to come out on the stage with a gun in your hand or with co***ne in your pocket as a Latino character.”
We've got Luis Salgado talking about bringing art to communities all over the world and how he and R.Evolucion Latina are doing exactly that.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/19/the-r-evolucion-is-here-luis-salgado/

Luis Salgado is the definition of a multi-hyphenate. He’s a performer who has been in the original casts of Broadway shows (In The Heights, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Rocky, and On …

16/11/2018

Dancing Through a Life in the Theatre: Ryan Steele

"If I could tell ten-year-old Ryan that I am still dancing and living in New York City, he would freak out.”
Ryan Steele talks about a decade in the theatre and how he stays driven and inspired.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/16/dancing-through-a-life-in-the-theatre-ryan-steele/

In 2012, I interviewed Ryan Steele about a film in which he’d been a part, Five Dances and about being in the cast of Newsies which was then taking Broadway by storm. He made his Broadway deb…

14/11/2018

Jamey Ray: The Voice Behind Voctave

Jamey Ray, the man behind the acapella group Voctave, talks to BLEEP about singing with his heroes, the continued appeal of acapella music in a digitized world, and the "ridiculously talented performers" he gets to sing-with and arrange for.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/14/jamey-ray-the-voice-behind-voctave/

Chances are, you’ve seen Voctave, the acapella group based in Orlando, on Facebook. With millions of views on Facebook and even more on YouTube, their harmonies are wowing people all over the globe…

12/11/2018

A Conversation with Caissie Levy

"This is what I’ve waited my whole life to do; to be on Broadway and bow on Broadway."
I had the honor to sit down with Broadway's Elsa, Caissie Levy, to talk about everything from working her way up in the industry to singing "Let It Go" on the Tony Awards. She's an incredible performer and person as well as being incredibly candid about the industry, knowing her limits and the inherent coolness about what she gets to do on stage every night.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/12/a-conversation-with-caissie-levy/

Maureen in Rent. Penny in Hairspray. Elphaba in Wicked. Sheila in Hair. Fantine in Les Miserables. Elsa in Frozen. The common denominator? Caissie Levy. Hers is a career defined by hard work; by wo…

09/11/2018

BLEEP Artist Feature: A Conversation with Writer Caleb Bollenbacher

"Working this job, then working that job, then going home to do the art thing is exhausting at times, but that’s what we do."
Writer Caleb Bollenbacher talks candidly about being an artist and taking a gamble on his art.
https://bleepmag.com/2018/11/09/bleep-artist-feature-a-conversation-with-writer-caleb-bollenbacher/

For the first five years of BLEEP, Caleb Bollenbacher wrote essays about everything from movies and TV shows to the music he loves. Today he’s published graphic novels and has even more on the way.…