Makin’ It Happen: A Career in the Performing Arts
By Leesa Csolak
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Makin’ It Happen: A Career in the Performing Arts podcast gives you inside information on how to break into the professional performance arts industry; on stage including Broadway, in film, on television, commercials, print, voice over and more.
Host, Leesa Csolak features a line-up of professional performers, directors, musical directors, choreographers, casting directors, agents and managers as well as parents of minors; all here to help you understand their world, their journey and how you, too can be a part of it all.
For more information on how to create, curate and navigate a career in the performing arts, visit https://lbctalent.com
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Showstopper's Host, Julian Thorn shares his Journey from Performer to Iconic MC
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Sep 06, 2026 |
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Bethany Tesarck’s Unscripted Journey to a Professional Life on Broadway
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Aug 30, 2026 |
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Becoming a NYC Casting Director, Jason Styres Story
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Aug 23, 2026 |
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Brandon J. Large's Rise to Broadway
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Aug 16, 2026 |
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Stunt Woman and Actress, Michelle C. Smith Shares her Journey to Hollywood
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Aug 09, 2026 |
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Blake Zelesnikar - A Dancer's Journey From Recital Inspo To Broadway
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Jun 28, 2026 |
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Michael Cassara, From Stage Kid to Casting Powerhouse
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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From Nest Life to Best Life: Coaching Young Talent for the Performing Arts with Donovan Dreyer
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May 24, 2026 |
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Daniel Beeman's Journey From Choirboy to Broadway
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May 10, 2026 |
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Eureka Nakano’s Journey To Stage, Film and Television
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Summer Camps to Center Stage: Solea Pfeiffer’s Broadway Journey
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Broadway's Jess LeProtto Shares His Journey Growing Up On The Boards
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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From Broadway to Balance: Bob Beck’s Journey in Music & Mindfulness
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Broadway at 59: Sandra Valls’ Unstoppable Journey from Laredo to Real Women Have Curves
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Sandbox to Spotlight: Madison Embrey’s Arena-Dance Journey
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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From Studio to the Majestic: Brandon Burks’ Broadway Breakthrough
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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How You, Too Can Get A Talent Agent, Leesa Answers Your Questions
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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The Mystery of the Performing Arts Industry: Leesa Answers Your Questions
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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The Truth About Making It: Leesa Answers Your Questions
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Katerine Moner, Mom of Isabela Merced - Navigating a Child's Rise in Performing Arts
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Navigating Childhood Dreams to Performing Arts Reality, Maggie Devine
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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From Self-Taught Gymnast to Tony Nominee and Emmy Winner, AC Ciulla
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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From Shy Dancer to Broadway Star: Mariah Reives' Journey
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May 18, 2025 |
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Navigating the Performing Arts Industry with Tony Nominee, Taylor Louderman
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May 11, 2025 |
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Michael Kushner - Unlocking the Performing Arts: A Journey from Childhood Dreams
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May 04, 2025 |
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Dan Rosales - Insights for Navigating a Broadway Career - Part II
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Dan Rosales - His Journey to The Great Gatsby, Broadway Part I
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Kevin Csolak - From Broadway to Hollywood, The Outsiders & More
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Anthony Meindl -Unlocking Success in Performing Arts - Part II
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Anthony Meindl - Renowned Acting Coach, Writer & Director - Part I
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Ellen Sauchelli - A Parent's Guide to Navigating A Performing Arts Career with a Child - Part I
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May 19, 2024 |
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Glenn Cook - The Road to a Successful Performing Arts Career - Part II
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May 05, 2024 |
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Glenn Cook - A Parent's Journey Nurturing Success in the Performing Arts Industry - Part I
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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Shannon Tubman - Balancing life in the performing arts industry with Young Children
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Teresa Pfefferle - Day to Day With A Professional Child Actor, Singer, Dancer - Part II
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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Teresa Pfefferle - Day to Day With A Professional Child Actor, Singer, Dancer - Part I
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Curtis Holland - A Dancer's Journey to 5 Broadway Shows - Part II
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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Curtis Holland - A Dancer's Journey to 5 Broadway Shows - Part I
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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JoAnn Shober - Navigating the Professional Performance Industry with a Young Actor
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Meg Paul - Ballet, Broadway & Beyond
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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Annie Nunes - Mom of Norah Nunes, Young Anna in the Nat’l Tour of Frozen
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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Karla Puno Karla Puno Garcia - 2024 Emmy Winner, Choreography - The 76th Tony Awards & More
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Jul 30, 2023 |
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Kurt Csolak - Understudying A Principle Role on Broadway; Nick Arnstein Debut
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Keerati Jinakunwiphat - How It Happened; A.I.M Dancer & Choreographer, Dance Magazine’s Ones to Watch
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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Amy Laviolette - How It Happened - Broadway Audition Options with or without an Agent
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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Carolyn & Patty Chester - How It Happened; A Professional Commercial Dance Career
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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John Manzari - How It Happened; Funny Girl Broadway and More with No Pro Rep
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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Tim & Kelly Anne Kieffer, Parents of Child Actor, Tayten Kieffer - How It Happened & How It’s Going
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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David and Lena Kaptein - How It Happened; Pro Models Turned Expert Photographer and Make-Up Artist
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May 28, 2023 |
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Melissa Berger; Publicist - What They Do and When It’s Time to Hire One
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May 21, 2023 |
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Cameron Richardson - How It Happened; Professional Tenor, Voice Teacher, Pianist
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May 14, 2023 |
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Jake Vincent - How It Happened, Dancing with The Paul Taylor Dance Company
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Apr 23, 2023 |
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Amanda LaCount - How It Happened - Pro Dancer/Choreographer Breaking the Stereotype
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Anthony Abeson - His Story & Working with The Great Acting Minds of the 20th Century
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Kurt Csolak - How It Happened - Perspective and How To Play To Win
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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AJ Landy - How It Happened - His First National Television Appearance
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Jake Urban - How It Happened - Graduation, Pro Rep and Multiple Bookings!
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Fabio Marques - Opening Your Mind for Achievement & Success
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Casey Garvin - How It Happened - Some Like It Hot Broadway & More!
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Wayne Petro - His Story plus an inside look at PACE University’s School of Performing Arts
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Susan Bonnell - In the Biz with a Child Actor
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Diana DiMarzio - How It Happened - Sweeney Todd Broadway & More
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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Kevin Csolak - How It Happened - Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story and More!
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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Hannah Bonnett - How It Happened - Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods
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Sep 23, 2022 |