Acting Out Loud- The Musical Theatre Podcast

Episode 9. Broadway Pride, 2026

For Pride month, Katya explores LGBTQIA2S+ representation on the Broadway stage, with a spotlight on two musicals that especially cover the “L” in the acronym. (Note: In this episode, Katya utilizes both the terms “LGBTQIA2S+” and “queer” interchangeably, and there is one use of the word “dyke” - in reference to the title of a comic strip written by a lesbian cartoonist - as well as a brief mention of suicide.)

Episode 8. Taking Care Of Your Voice

Katya highlights different methods of maintaining one’s voice.

Episode 7. Buried Broadway Gems: The Secret Garden

Sometimes great musicals still get forgotten over time, overlooked as newer shows take over the spotlight. Katya’s here to dig these buried treasures back up and explain why your local theatre troupe should do the same - starting with “The Secret Garden”.

Episode 6. Composer Spotlight: Stephen Sondheim

Following up on our previous composer spotlight, Katya discusses how Stephen Sondheim revolutionized the genre his mentor Oscar Hammerstein II helped pioneer, and explores Sondheim’s philosophy behind writing lyrics. Videos referenced in this episode can be found here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLMTu8TbevU&pp=ygUTc2lsdmFuYSBsdGQgdHdpc3RlZA%3D%3D] and here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr99DVmFt2c&pp=ygUlc3RlcGhlbiBzb25kaGVpbSB0cmlidXRlIHRpbWVzIHNxdWFyZdIHCQnFCgGHKiGM7w%3D%3D].

Episode 5. Setting The Stage For Storytelling

Turns out there are a lot of little details in “Hamilton” that, while you may not have consciously noticed, do a lot to assist in telling the story beyond Lin-Manuel’s lyrics. Katya and special guest Drewe discuss the lighting and set design of this powerhouse show, highlighting the importance of these elements in musical theatre.