Best Gabe Baker Podcasts (2024)

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S9 Ep33: Josefina Gabrielle, Denise in The Baker's Wife 30:31

5h ago30:31

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Olivier nominee Josefina Gabrielle is playing Denise in the London revival of The Baker's Wife. Featuring the iconic song 'Meadowlark', The Baker's Wife is written by Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein. The show first ran in the West End in 1989 and is being revived at the Menier Chocolate Factory directed by Gordon Greenberg. Josefina received her …

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Preview: Do It Now 0:29

14h ago0:29

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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about doing it now!By Gabe Baker

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The Power of Visuals 34:58

8h ago34:58

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Bryan Critcher and we're talking about using visuals to help kids relate to concepts. A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s what my dad used to tell me all the time. My dad taught me a lot about construction and he’s a great teacher. He would explain how to do something, but then when he “showed” me how it became extr…

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S9 Ep32: Jack Wolfe, Gabe in Next To Normal 1:03:46

6h ago1:03:46

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Olivier nominee Jack Wolfe is currently starring as Gabe in the UK premiere of Next To Normal. Following an acclaimed, sold-out run at the Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst’s production has transferred to the West End for a limited run at the Wyndham’s Theatre. Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s musical premiered on Broadway in 2010, winning three Tony …

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Stage Presence 39:57

1d ago39:57

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about Stage Presence. There are some people who seem like they were born to be on stage while others struggle and fumble their words. In our Sunday school we use a stage in the theater sense quite a bit. We have a large, rotating volunteer staff which is really great for a lot of reasons, but one dis…

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S9 Ep31: Jamie Muscato, star of Moulin Rouge, Heathers, Carousel & Les Misérables 33:48

3d ago33:48

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Jamie Muscato is preparing to play three solo concerts at Cadogan Hall. Celebrating his career and favourite things, the first two shows sold out in minutes before a third was added. This weekend Jamie will star as Billy Bigelow in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel in Concert at the Royal Festival Hall with a 30-piece orchestra. Some of Jamie’s most…

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Making an Impact 10:43

8d ago10:43

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Today I'm running solo. Here's an audio version of an article I wrote for the WPF Together Magazine back in 2022. I've added some music and sound effects to hopefully enhance the narrative. The premise of today's podcast is that we are always making an impact, even though we might not see it manifested right away.…

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S9 Ep30: Lara Denning, Anne in And Juliet 42:19

10d ago42:19

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Lara Denning is currently starring as Anne in And Juliet. Following its triumphant West End run and ongoing Broadway engagement, And Juliet is touring the UK and Ireland for the first time. And Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story and asks, what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Juliet’s new story bursts to lif…

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Interesting Bible Stories 38:14

15d ago38:14

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles, and we're talking about what makes a Bible story interesting. In our Sunday school, we focus a lot on themes. We do Space Themes, Pirate Themes, Army Themes; all kinds of stuff. One time we were brainstorming on different theme ideas, and we started talking about popular stories like Narnia and Pilgrim’s Progress-bot…

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S9 Ep29: Carly Anderson, Polly in Crazy For You & Glinda in Wicked 53:23

17d ago53:23

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Carly Anderson most recently starred as Polly in Susan Stroman's revival of Crazy For You. The production opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre before transferring to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for an acclaimed West End run. Some of Carly's early theatre credits include The Sound of Music (UK Tour), South Pacific (Barbican Centre & National Tour…

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Preview: Interesting Bible Stories 0:53

28d ago0:53

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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about interesting Bible stories.By Gabe Baker

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Green Grass Syndrome 32:39

1M ago32:39

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter and we're talking about the green grass on the other side of the fence. The old saying, “The grass is greener on the other side of the fence.” has been around a long time. I did some quick research, and it seems to be attributed to a Greek philosopher, but the Bible has examples as well. Have you ever seen a cow…

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S9 Ep28: Zachary James, Hades in Hadestown 51:21

23d ago51:21

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Zachary James is currently starring as Hades in the West End production of Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre. Zachary James’ work in theatre and opera includes the original production of Akhnaten (English National Opera), Lurch in the original cast of The Addams Family (Broadway), Spain (Second Stage), The Perfect American (Teatro Real Madrid), Breaki…

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Preview: Green Grass Syndrome 0:48

1M ago0:48

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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter.By Gabe Baker

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S9 Ep27: Jenna Innes, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers 50:20

1M ago50:20

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Jenna Innes is currently starring as Veronica Sawyer in Heathers! Heathers is back in the West End at @SohoPlace ahead of a tour. Jenna is reprising her performance as Veronica, having played the role in last year’s UK & Ireland tour. Having trained at the MTA, Jenna’s theatre credits include: Charlotte Donne in Animus (Bridewell Theatre), Young Mo…

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Anatomy of a Scene 35:42

1M ago35:42

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we're talking about creating a scene on stage in Sunday school. In our Sunday school, we try our best to make every element awesome. We don’t always get it right, but that’s our goal. We do big sets with slides and custom playgrounds, we create cool themes, etc., but the way we get there is bite-size. We have been…

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S9 Ep26: Jordan Luke Gage, writer of Redcliffe 1:01:26

1M ago1:01:26

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As a special Pride Month treat, Jordan Luke Gage is back In The Frame to discuss his brand new musical Redcliffe! Over the past year Jordan has been busy writing his first musical. Based on the true events of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in Bristol during the 1750s, Redcliffe is a tale of forbidden love during the persecution people faced f…

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Preview: Anatomy of a Scene 0:49

1M ago0:49

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Coming Up!!! I'm joined by Bro. Aaron and we talk about the creating a scene onstage.By Gabe Baker

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S9 Ep25: Melissa Jacques, star of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, I Should Be So Lucky & Mamma Mia! 1:03:21

1M ago1:03:21

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Having recently played Shelley in I Should Be So Lucky (UK & Ireland Tour), Melissa Jacques is currently preparing to perform a very special solo show, Songs My Father Told Me I Should Sing. Taking place at the Phoenix Arts Club on Monday 8th July, Melissa will share songs from some of the inspirational artists her dad introduced her to as a kid gr…

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The Tipping Point 33:49

1M ago33:49

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the tipping point. Have you ever been asked to lead something, and you don’t feel qualified, or you don’t know if you’re even capable? Maybe someone calls you out as an “expert” at something and you’re like, “Hey wait a minute.”. Or, on the flip side have you ever felt like you kind of had some…

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S9 Ep24: Paul Taylor-Mills, Producer and Artistic Director of The Other Palace & Turbine Theatre 50:54

1M ago50:54

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Producer Paul Taylor-Mills is back In The Frame! Paul is the artistic director of The Other Palace and Turbine Theatre. He’s currently preparing to take four musicals to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival including Silence! The Musical, Come Dine With Me: The Musical and I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical in addition to My Son’s A Qu…

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Preview: The Tipping Point 0:45

1M ago0:45

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Coming Up! I'm joined by Bro. Brent and we're talking about the tipping point-that point where you go from being a follower and learner to being a leader and providing resources.By Gabe Baker

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S9 Ep23: Carl Mullaney, Monsignor O'Hara in Sister Act & Albin in La Cage aux Folles 33:02

1M ago33:02

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Carl Mullaney is currently playing Monsignor O'Hara in the West End revival of Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre. Based on the iconic movie, Sister Act is directed by Bill Buckhurst with choreography by Alistair David. This revival was first staged at the Eventim Apollo in 2022 ahead of launching a tour which continues to run alongside the West En…

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Episode 124: Hannah Anderson on Embracing Limitations and Depending on God in the Creative Process 55:11

2M ago55:11

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I am so excited to have the lovely Hannah Anderson back on the podcast for episode 124! Hannah joined us previously on episode 39 where she shared more about her professional dance journey and backstory. Hannah is currently the director of Earthen Image Movement, and she is currently producing a collaborative dance concert entitled “For the Beauty …

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A Kid's View 39:42

1M ago39:42

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Today I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee - back by popular demand!!! So much of what we think of as “cool” isn’t cool at all to kids. And sometimes the things we think of as messy or “unprofessional” are exactly what kids think of as cool. We promote professionalism in our Sunday school, but we need to remember what kids are thinking and what they’re …

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S9 Ep22: Marley Fenton, Danny Zuko in Grease 35:58

1M ago35:58

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Marley Fenton is currently starring as Danny Zuko in Grease. Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, the musical is back on tour across the UK & Ireland following two West End runs. After graduating from ArtsEd last year, Marley made his professional and West End debuts understudying the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz (London …

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Preview: A Kid's View 0:56

2M ago0:56

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Coming up! I'm joined by Aneisha & Shaylee and things get a little crazy.By Gabe Baker

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Bite Size 35:18

2M ago35:18

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about goals. Big goals are not accomplished overnight. If your goals can be completed in one week then your goals are not big enough. Sometimes we can look at everything that needs to be done and it can seem overwhelming. Our task list can seem daunting, and we don’t even know where to get started. We…

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S9 Ep21: Natalie Paris, Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman & original Jane Seymour in Six 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Olivier nominee Natalie Paris is currently starring as Kit De Luca in Pretty Woman The Musical. Following its hugely successful West End run, Pretty Woman is on its first UK & Ireland tour. The show is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell with music and lyrics by Bryan Adams. Natalie started her career as a child, playing Young Cosette in t…

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Preview: Bite Size 0:56

2M ago0:56

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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we talk about Big goals in bite size pieces.By Gabe Baker

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S9 Ep20: Jaina Brock-Patel, Becky in Babies & Katherine Howard in Six 32:13

2M ago32:13

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Jaina Brock-Patel is currently reprising her performance as Becky in Babies The Musical for its fully staged run at The Other Palace. Jaina previously played the role in the musical's West End concert production at the Lyric Theatre. A new British coming-of-age musical, Babies has music and lyrics by Jack Godfrey and book by Martha Geelan. After tr…

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Boring is Illegal 39:11

2M ago39:11

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Today I'm joined by the Legendary Boggs Brothers!!! Bro. Aaron Boggs and Bro. Joey Boggs. We're talking about NOT having boring Sunday school. I read somewhere that the best way to start a story is as late as you possibly can without completely losing your audience. You want your audience to have to struggle just a little bit to play catch up. If y…

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S9 Ep19: Christian Maynard, star of Miss Saigon, And Juliet, Rehab & Fame 58:38

2M ago58:38

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Actor Christian Maynard is In The Frame! After training at Urdang, Christian made his professional debut as Little Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Upstairs at the Gatehouse). He went on to join the West End production of & Juliet as Kempe and the understudy for Francois (Shaftesbury Theatre). Christian then landed the role of Chris in the highly antipc…

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Preview: Boring is Illegal 1:11

2M ago1:11

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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Aaron Boggs & Bro. Joey Boggs. This one goes off the rails!By Gabe Baker

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Details Matter 34:59

3M ago34:59

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles and we're talking about why the details matter. Little things can make a big difference. Have you ever told a joke and forgot the crucial part to the setup? Or maybe you give away the punchline to early. In our family we’ve often listened to audio stories, and I really enjoy them. But I’m the kind of person that would…

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S9 Ep18: Fabian Aloise, choreographer/co-director of Kathy And Stella Solve A Murder & choreographer of Sunset Boulevard 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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Two time Olivier nominee Fabian Aloise is back In The Frame! Fabian is the co-director and choreographer of Kathy And Stella Solve A Murder which is about to open in the West End at the Ambassadors Theatre following two sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a tour. He’s also preparing to make his Broadway debut as the choreographer of …

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Preview: Details Matter 1:05

3M ago1:05

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Coming Up! I'm joined by Bro. Myles.By Gabe Baker

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Put On Your Glasses 34:29

3M ago34:29

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Steve Arter and we talk about perspective. How we see things often effects how we act. In youth one time I did an example; I had a sketch of a woman, but it was drawn three different ways. It was generally the same sketch, but one way emphasized different lines and another one was more filled in on certain areas, then there…

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S9 Ep17: Sharlene Hector, Grace / Alice in Standing at the Sky's Edge 35:59

2M ago35:59

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Sharlene Hector is playing Grace / Alice in Standing at the Sky's Edge at the Gillian Lyne Theatre. Originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, Standing at the Sky's Edge has transferred to the West End following triumphant runs at the National Theatre and Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The show is directed by Robert Hastie, featuring songs b…

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Preview: Put On Your Glasses 0:35

3M ago0:35

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Coming up! I'm joined by Steve Arter and we talk about perspective.By Gabe Baker

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Discipleship 38:35

3M ago38:35

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we're talking about discipleship. As Sunday school leaders we have two primary missions: Evangelism and Discipleship. These go hand in hand as we read in Matthew 28:19. We have bus or van ministries, we go door-knocking, we create kids’ events, we have VBS, and we try to evangelize and reach out to kids who don’t g…

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S9 Ep16: Cameron Bernard Jones, star of Rent, Ain't Too Proud & The Wiz 59:50

3M ago59:50

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Fresh from starring in Ain't Too Proud, Cameron Bernard Jones is soon to be playing Collins in the new UK revival of Rent for Landmark Theatres. Cameron is originally from New York and has performed internationally in Porgy & Bess, Hairspray and Showboat. In the West End, he has been in Motown The Musical and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in which …

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Preview: Discipleship 0:39

3M ago0:39

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Coming up! I'm joined by Bro. Kyle and we talk discipleship.By Gabe Baker

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Collaboration 35:22

3M ago35:22

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Today I'm joined by Evangelist, Joey Boggs! It's been a long time coming! Bro. Joey has a lot of Sunday school experience and expertise. He's been on the evangelistic field for several years now and he has even applied some of his Sunday school experience as an evangelist. Today we reminisce a little and we talk about collaboration. Two heads are b…

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S9 Ep15: Ella Karuna Williams, Patty Newby in Stranger Things - The First Shadow 38:59

3M ago38:59

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Ella Karuna Williams is playing Patty Newby in Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Ella is from the US and previously played Patty in multiple workshops of Stranger Things. She moved to London to make her West End debut in the show which opened at the Phoenix Theatre in December 2023. Stranger Things just won two Olivier Awards for Best Entertainmen…

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Preview: Collaboration 0:37

3M ago0:37

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Coming up! I'm joined by Evangelist Joey Boggs!By Gabe Baker

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Episode 123: Shannon Dooling-Cain on Discernment, Priorities, and a Holistic Approach to Dance Education 54:00

3M ago54:00

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I am so grateful to have Shannon Dooling-Cain joining me for episode 123! Shannon is a dance educator, choreographer, writer, and founder of The Holistic Dance Teacher. She combines her love of writing with her love for the dance community in her work with The Holistic Dance Teacher. Through her blog, resource collection, and in-person events, Shan…

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Specialty or Versatility 34:54

3M ago34:54

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Today I'm joined by Bro. Myles. We’ve all heard the saying, “jack of all trades, master of none”, and it kind of puts a negative light on those that can do a lot, but maybe are not super good at any one thing. And there’s the quote, master. The one who does one thing, but they’re the best. They’re the ones you hire if you want the highest quality. …

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S9 Ep14: Laura Dawn Pyatt, ensemble in 42 Balloons & Anne Boleyn in Six 34:42

3M ago34:42

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Whilst taking a hiatus from her run as Anne Boleyn in Six, Laura Dawn Pyatt is currently part of the ensemble of 42 Balloons by Jack Godfrey. Laura first joined the cast of 42 Balloons when the musical had a concert run in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre. The show is now receiving its fully staged premiere at The Lowry in Salford and Laura i…