Best Karisa Hope Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 48- EPA Story Time (+ Announcement)! 6:17

5M ago6:17

6:17

Hello Fabulous Friends - The time has come for the teacher (me) to become the student and get a move on this audition season so she can get #booked and have more enthralling tales for you! If you missed the announcement at the end, I will be on a hiatus unless any one of y'all need me. In that case, send me a message @bookedandblessedpod or @karisa…

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How Does An EPA Work? [Gone On Vacation Re-Upload] 14:38

5M ago14:38

14:38

Hello Fabulous Friends! Ya girl is on the bayou this week (AKA New Orleans) and therefore hittin' ya with a re-upload relevant to audition season! If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or burning inquiries, feel free to message me @bookedandblessedpod or @karisahope on Instagram, and follow if you want to stay up to date on the pod and/or …

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Ep. 47 - Things To Do While Waiting to Audition 14:30

5M ago14:30

14:30

Hello Fabulous Friends - As I just finished my first week back to auditioning, I was quickly reminded of how much WAITING our profession requires. This episode gives you some *productive* suggestions to help make the time pass a little faster and not feel like a waste. If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or burning inquiries, feel free t…

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Ep. 46 - My First Audition of the Year! 7:03

5M ago7:03

7:03

Hello Fabulous Friends - This week's episode turned out to be a mini-sode, but I hope you still enjoy listening to my audition chronicles! OBC Album of the Week: Kiss of the Spider Woman I hope you have a magical Monday & an even better rest of your week - Let's get booked & blessed, y'all!By Karisa Hope

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Ep. 45 - Vocal Health Tips 17:26

6M ago17:26

17:26

Hello Fabulous Friends - This week's episode is all about maintaining good vocal health (extra important during this time of the year)! Articles used: https://www.singingforaliving.com/articles/vocal-health-tips/ I can't seem to find the second one online ): As always, if you have any comments, questions, concerns, (vocal health tips), or burning i…

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Ep. 44 - How to Prep for Audition Season 17:15

6M ago17:15

17:15

Hello Fabulous Friends - This week's episode is a culmination of ways to be prepped and ready for audition season (because it's here, y'all)! "Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers" EPA/ECC Calendar: @thehustle_nyc on Instagram https://www.thehustlenyc.org/audition-calendar Audition Journal Link: http://tinyurl.com/AuditionJournal I…

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Ep. 43 - Different Types of Housing on Contracts 13:30

6M ago13:30

13:30

Hello Fabulous Friends - This week I cover a very, very important topic when it comes to any contract - Housing! I talk about the different types of housing companies either provided for me or I had to find myself (and how I did it, and how you can, too). For those of you interested, here's the meal prep company I used while staying in a hotel - ht…

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Ep. 42 - Setting Goals & Intentions for this New Year and Audition Season 10:47

6M ago10:47

10:47

Hello Fabulous Friends - It's been far too long! I apologize for the lack of new episode last week - as you can tell, cold & flu season has me in an absolute chokehold. Even so, I hope these tips and tricks for both personal- and career-goal-setting help you make this year your most blessed yet! As promised, the music theory practice site I used in…

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The Gift of Rest 0:42

7M ago0:42

0:42

Happy holidays Fabulous Friends! I hope you're spending time with those who fill your cup (even if that's yourself). I love you and can't wait to talk to you soon - Let's get booked, but first rest y'all!By Karisa Hope

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Mindfulness Practices for Performers [Gone On Contract Re-Upload] 15:59

7M ago15:59

15:59

Hello Fabulous Friends - I hope you're having a wonderful winter so far! I am still in Pennsylvania on contract, but I thought this busy season would be the perfect time for a gentle reminder to slow down and be mindful. I can't wait to share all of the things I've been up to lately with you all! Until then, I hope you have a magical Monday & an ev…

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What's The Difference Between An Agent and A Manager? [Gone On Contract Re-Upload] 10:47

7M ago10:47

10:47

Hello Fabulous Friends - Another re-upload under the same agent category! Do you see what I'm going for here? Mother will be back soon, but in the meantime, enjoy revisiting these older episodes (only one more, I promise)! If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or burning inquiries, you can send 'em on over to @bookedandblessed or @karisaho…

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Ways To Get An Agent [Gone On Contract Re-Upload] 12:45

8M ago12:45

12:45

Hello Fabulous Friends - In the same vein as last week's episode, I thought it would be a good idea to re-visit this episode on how to find and sign with an agency (also very convenient since I'm currently on contract and did not have enough time to record all new episodes to cover the amount of time I'll be away)! If you have any comments, questio…

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Ep. 41 - I GOT AN AGENT! 8:00

8M ago8:00

8:00

Hello Fabulous Friends - As promised, this episode explains my process of signing with my agent! This looks different for everyone, and I know this is NOT a situation like the one explained in the Agent Meetings episode, so I just wanted to give you a first-hand experience and perspective. If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or burning i…

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Ep. 40 - Gift Ideas for the Performer in Your Life (Including Yourself) 7:45

8M ago7:45

7:45

Hello Fabulous Friends - I compiled a list of useful and thoughtful gifts spanning all different price ranges either for the performer in your life or to add to your own wish list! I hope you spend this week eating yummy food and spending time with your people! Oh, and happy Native American Heritage Day - Let's get booked & blessed, y'all!…

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Ep. 39 - Interview with Méami Maszewski (Pt. II)! 28:03

8M ago28:03

28:03

Hello Fabulous Friends - I hope you enjoy part II of Méami's interview! In this episode, we focus on ways to reduce your cortisol levels, methods we implement for general health and wellness, and silly show/audition stories. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, burning inquiries, or if you or someone you know would love to be a guest on t…

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Ep. 38 - Interview with Méami Maszewski (Pt. I)! 27:17

8M ago27:17

27:17

Hello Fabulous Friends - I hope you enjoy this interview with one of my fellow Girl Group Greats, Méami! If you couldn't tell, I love her. This episode covers her early performance experiences, education, and life on tour playing Pearl in The Spongebob Musical! Tune in next week for part II. As always, if you have any questions, comments, concerns,…

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Ep. 37 - Ways to Stay Healthy During a Contract 22:58

9M ago22:58

22:58

Hello Fabulous Friends & happy Halloween - This episode is full of ways to not become the living dead on your next contract! Books mentioned: Daily OM The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Animal Farm Navage: https://tinyurl.com/navagelink I also forgot to mention the value of talking to friends & family back home while you're away - it helps to keep…

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Ep. 36 - Interview with Patrick O'Neil! (Screen Actor Special) 29:35

9M ago29:35

29:35

Hello Fabulous Friends, this week I'm joined by one of my very good friends (haha), Patrick, whose professional experience lies mostly in screen acting! I loved getting to learn more about the film and TV world, and hope you do as well. Patrick indulges us in stories about his auditions for Glee, advice on agents/managers, and how he knew he wanted…

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Ep. 35 - Contract Takeaways (She's Baaaaack) 26:01

9M ago26:01

26:01

Hello Fabulous Friends - Ya girl is back just in time for the 35th episode! I missed you all so very much. Since I somehow forgot to say it during the episode (because I've clearly been away too long), the MEAT & POTATOES of this episode are the takeaways and gentle reminders I took from this contract. I hope some of these resonate with you! As alw…

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Telling a Story Through Song [Gone On Contract Re-Upload] 20:46

9M ago20:46

20:46

Howdy Booked & Blessed Fam! This week's episode is all about a method to make your performances of songs more real and authentic called song scoring (compliments of my voice coach)! Get your notebooks out and let me know if this method helps in your process. (: Follow me on Insta: @bookedandblessedpod @karisahope New episodes are back next Monday -…

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Should I Join The Union? [Gone on Contract Re-Upload] 13:42

10M ago13:42

13:42

Hello Fabulous Friends - Decisions, decisions! Hopefully this episode helps you come to the best solution for YOU! Feel free to send any questions, comments, concerns, or burning inquiries over to @bookedandblessedpod or @karisahope while I'm gone and I'll be sure to answer them when I get back! I hope you have a monumental Monday & an even better …

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Cruise Ship Contracts [Gone On Contract Re-Upload] 24:54

10M ago24:54

24:54

Hello Fabulous Friends - This episode gives you clarity on a lot of aspects of performing on a cruise ship that I had no clue about beforehand (which is why I thought it deserved a second listen)! Feel free to send any questions, comments, concerns, or burning inquiries over to @bookedandblessedpod or @karisahope while I'm gone and I'll be sure to …

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Survival Jobs [Gone On Contract Re-Upload] 20:38

10M ago20:38

20:38

Hello Fabulous Friends - Only fitting for me to re-upload an episode on survival jobs whilst being away on contract, but for so many of us, it's an ongoing search/worry that I do my best to help quell with multiple suggestions that allow you to stay in the industry! Feel free to send any questions, comments, concerns, or burning inquiries over to @…

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What Should I Be Doing When I'm NOT #Booked? [Gone on Contract Re-Upload] 20:31

10M ago20:31

20:31

Hello Fabulous Friends - This episode got a lot of love and I thought it deserved a second (or even third) listen! Feel free to send any questions, comments, concerns, or burning inquiries over to @bookedandblessedpod or @karisahope while I'm gone and I'll be sure to answer them when I get back in October! I hope you have a maniacal Monday & an eve…

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Interview with Annalee Paige! [Gone on Contract Re-Upload] 46:12

11M ago46:12

46:12

Hello Fabulous Friends - It's my first week of rehearsals and I figured this interview deserved a revisit! The one and only Annalee Paige (@annaleepaige) gives her personal experiences and hilarious anecdotes from her career thus far. If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or burning inquiries, feel free to send them in to @bookedandblessed…

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Ep. 34 - Prepping for a Contract 13:09

11M ago13:09

13:09

Hello Fabulous Friends - This week I'm giving you a first-hand account of everything I'm currently having to undertake! I figured I should speak on what I know, and what's more pertinent than my current reality? Remember (as if I didn't say it enough in the episode) - No new episodes will be coming out in September, but I'm so excited to share ever…

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Ep. 33 - How To Make a Dance Reel 13:26

11M ago13:26

13:26

Hello Fabulous Friends - This week we're discussing the differences between a dance and vocal reel! This week's Broadway Cast Recording Album of the Week is Daddy Long Legs - Let me know if you listen and what you think! If you have any comments, questions, concerns, or burning inquiries, feel free to send me a message on Instagram @bookedandblesse…

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Ep. 32 - How to Make a Vocal Reel 7:27

11M ago7:27

7:27

Hello Fabulous Friends - This week we're discussing the illusive vocal reel! Sure, you know what it is, but what are the "criteria" or tips to make it the best it can possibly be? I have answers! Let me know your thoughts about the Broadway Cast Album of the Week and specifically the Almost Famous cast album if you give it a listen @bookedandblesse…

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Ep. 31 - Agent Meetings 8:23

12M ago8:23

8:23

Hello Fabulous Friends - Today we discuss how and what to prepare for agent meetings! One great tip I forgot to mention when researching agencies is talking to some of their current or past clients and seeing what they liked or don't like about the agency. As you know, I have all too many things to do, but I hope you have a magnificent Monday & an …

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Ep. 30 - Ways To Get an Agent 12:45

12M ago12:45

12:45

Hello Fabulous Friends - In honor of our thirtieth episode, this week I concocted a list of different options for you to get some representation! The two agencies I mentioned looking for MT performers for their rosters are Resolute Artists Agency (@resoluteartistsagency) and The Movement Agency (@mtaagency). If you have any questions, comments, con…

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Ep. 29 - Casting Director Workshop Takeaways 29:52

12M ago29:52

29:52

Hello Fabulous Friends - This week, I'm giving you the notes that I had to pay to get for freeeee (because I love ya) <3 I hope you have a magnificent Monday & an even better rest of your week - Let's get booked & blessed, y'all!By Karisa Hope

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Ep. 28 - Mindfulness Practices for Performers 15:59

1y ago15:59

15:59

Hello Fabulous Friends - The wait is finally over! This week we're discussing different ways I incorporate mindfulness into my daily life and how it helps with performing and life in general! @hannahbonnett (previous Elle Woods on Legally Blonde National Tour) "Resonance Meditation" by Beautiful Chorus: https://beautifulchorus.bandcamp.com/album/re…

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[Vacation Episode] - Imposter Syndrome 15:45

1y ago15:45

15:45

Hello Fabulous Friends - I hope you don't mind me reusing an old episode, but ya girl is on vacation (for the first time in foreverrr). I think we could all use these reminders about Imposter Syndrome. I can't wait to share next week's topic/episode with you! I hope you have a memory-filled Monday & an even better rest of your week - Let's get book…

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Ep. 27 - What's the Difference Between an Agent & A Manager? 10:47

1y ago10:47

10:47

Hello, fabulous friends - I hope you all have a fun and safe holiday weekend! The topic of this week's episode is the elusive differences between agents and managers... They're slight, but they are there! Websites I used to research this topic: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/differences-agents-managers-8608/ https://myactorguide.com/tal…

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Ep. 26 - Song Scoring Method #2 12:57

1y ago12:57

12:57

Hello fabulous friends - I hope you're having a fantastic month of June! This week's episode is all about Glenn Seven Allen's method to song scoring as outlined in the book The Singer Acts, The Actor Sings! If you want a part two where I cover the rest of the exercises, please let a girl know. I bought my copy at the Drama Book Shop, but you can al…

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Ep. 25 - How Does An EPA Work? 14:38

1y ago14:38

14:38

Hello Fabulous Friends - We made it to episode TWENTY-FIVE & I hope you're having a lovely three-day-weekend! If you wanted to use this time to learn some thangs in observance of the holiday, here's an article on the history of Juneteenth: https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth Casting Director/Office Website: www.castingabout.com I hope y…

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Ep. 24 - What Should I Bring on a Cruise Ship Contract? 18:28

1y ago18:28

18:28

Happy Tony's week, fabulous friends! Congratulations to all the nominees and winners (and everyone behind the scenes who make these shows possible) - It was a truly sensational season of shows. Also correction* - Kimberly Akimbo won Best Musical, not "Best New Musical," that's not even a category hahah. This week, I'm putting you on to all the thin…

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Ep. 23 - What Should I Be Doing When I'm Not #Booked? 20:31

1y ago20:31

20:31

Hello Fabulous Friends and happy Pride Month! This week we talk about all the things (other than finding auditions, prepping, auditioning, and working a survival job) that you can be doing when you're not on a contract - obviously these are all ideas and suggestions to help you be the best performer, but most importantly, PERSON you can be. Take wh…

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Ep. 22 - Should I Join the Actor's Union? 13:42

1y ago13:42

13:42

Hello Fabulous Friends! This week we're talking all things AEA (Actor's Equity Association). If you want to do a little extra research of your own, here are the sites I used: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/join-actors-equity-pros-cons-2182/ https://www.actoraesthetic.com/blog/equity-pros-and-cons If you noticed the spliced in "2020-2021…

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Ep. 21 - Audition Story Time Pt. II 17:43

1y ago17:43

17:43

Hello Fabulous Friends - I forgot to mention the original Lydia from BEETLEJUICE The Musical (Sophia Anne Caruso) is also in Grey House & I didn't even realize it until the show started! Also, the special effects makeup was EVERYTHINGGGGG. It had been a good minute since I had seen a straight play before this, I'll be completely honest with you. De…

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Ep. 20 - Building Your Audition Book 11:55

1y ago11:55

11:55

Happy Monday, Booked & Blessed Fam! I can't believe we're already at EPISODE 20! All the love to each of you <3 One thing I forgot to mention - Make sure all of your songs are sung by characters you can see yourself playing (and are uniquely "you") and to strike the delicate balance of the song not being too easy, but also not too hard (those audit…

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Ep. 19 - Imposter Syndrome 14:43

1y ago14:43

14:43

Hello fab amigos - Get ready for a doozy of an episode this week! I said it was going to be a "mini-sode," but it ended up being basically as long as a normal episode, and I even cut some parts out (typical). Either way, I hope you're someone who needed to hear this message today and I love you! Let's get booked & blessed, y'all! Send me a message …

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Ep. 18 - Survival Jobs 20:38

1y ago20:38

20:38

Howdy, Booked & Blessed Fam! It was a late night recording sesh following a five-hour nap after a crazy few days at work (including a close-open or a cl-open) - but I still hope this episode gives you ideas if/when the time comes to look for a survival (muggle) job! Edit: I meant to say "Broadway guys, gals, & nonbinary pals" near the end of the ep…

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Ep. 17 - What to Expect on a Cruise Ship Contract Pt. II 23:06

1y ago23:06

23:06

Howdy fabulous friends! This episode is basically one big addendum with more information I thought you should know about cruise ship contracts! I'm sure I'll think of plenty more, so feel free to send me a message on Instagram @bookedandblessedpod or @karisahope and let me know whether you do or don't want to know more (hehe). As promised: Survival…

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Ep. 16 - What to Expect on a Cruise Ship Contract 24:54

1+ y ago24:54

24:54

Happy Monday Booked & Blessed Fam! I've been saying I would speak more on my cruise ship experience for ages now, so here it is! FYI, the NYC ASMR is STRONG in this one. I already have a long list of addendums for next week's episode, don't you worry. Feel free to follow the pod on Instagram @bookedandblessedpod and/or my personal account @karisaho…

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Ep. 15 - Interview with Annalee Paige! 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

46:12

Howdy Booked & Blessed Fam! The interview you've all been waiting for, the woman of the hour, Most Likely To Be Famous - Annalee Paige! We talk all things toxic musical theater education, auditioning, silly little stories - just generally keepin' it real out here. You can follow Annalee on Instagram to keep up with her gorgeous model face and voice…

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Ep. 14 - Showmances 17:49

1+ y ago17:49

17:49

Hey Booked & Blessed Fam! Getting this episode out to ya at the last possible moment this Monday - This week has been a blur! The meat & potatoes of this episode is SHOWMANCES (AKA getting romantically involved with someone you're in a show with). The moral is, basically, proceed with caution. I hope you're ready for next week's episode - It's goin…

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Ep. 13 - Telling A Story Through Song 20:46

1+ y ago20:46

20:46

Howdy Booked & Blessed Fam! This week's episode is all about a method to make your performances of songs more real and authentic called song scoring (compliments of my voice coach)! Get your notebooks out and let me know if this method helps in your process. (: Follow me on Insta: @bookedandblessedpod @karisahope Have a lovely little Monday and an …

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Ep. 12 - The Hidden Costs of Being a Performer 23:34

1+ y ago23:34

23:34

Happy Monday, fabulous friends! Shout out to anyone who can count how many times I said "right" and "ya know?" in this episode. Also wanted to put out there, we have no problem paying these costs because the return on investment the joy of performing brings us is ten fold! Jenna Leigh Miller - @problemsolvedbyjenna or @jennaleighmiller https://gigi…

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Ep. 11 - My (Successful) Universal Studios Japan Audition Experience 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

31:32

Happy Monday, loves! This week, I'm telling you all about my (two) audition experience(s) for USJ. TM Productions (my friend Tony's company who edited my reel) - https://www.facebook.com/productionteamtm/ Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear - https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/ I hope you have a magical Monday and an even better re…

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