Actor, writer, and director John Walbolt chats about the film that he wrote and directed called Non-Eq, which is a film about non-equity actors in New York City trying to make their Broadway dreams come true. John also talks about the many hats that he wears when it comes to creating art and how a great work ethic can get your seemingly over-the-top projects where they need to go! You can watch Non-Eq on Amazon Prime and Tubi now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Note from the Host: I am in no way claiming to be a film critic. These are just my opinions on these films and how they left me feeling upon viewing each of them. I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode is dedicated to all of the film lovers and theatre nerds out there! Aside from theatre, Aliya truly loves dissecting film and the ins and outs of the film industry. The film industry has been stuck in a consistent cycle of producing lackluster films specifically made with lower budgets, all-star casts, and cliché scripts in order to easily cash out at the box office. But true filmmakers and artists see the bigger picture and use these lower budgets to their advantage to create a story that the audience can and will resonate with. That being said, the films mentioned in this episode are great examples of how a passionate and creative director can reach viewers who have been involved onstage, offstage, and in other realms of theatre to celebrate this marginalized group of artistic professionals. Films mentioned in this episode: Miss Stevens (2016) Lady Bird (2017) Antebellum (2020) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The performing arts industry was severely effected due to the pandemic along with millions of other occupations in the United States; but that never stopped artists from creating and perfecting their craft. Even if that means singing through 3 layers of face masks for the safety of the performers. Grad student and performing artist, Zoe Proeber, chats with Aliya about their Critic's Choice Duet Musical performance from their high school days. They also talk about Zoe's acapella group experience and what specifically led her to choose Opera rather than another form of live performance. Follow Zoe on Instagram @zo_rose to keep up with her journey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's help Aliya celebrate her birthday! This episode was recorded on February 3rd, the actual night before Aliya's 22nd birthday. Aliya reflects on this past year in this episode and chats about what she's learned in her 22nd year on this planet as an actress and a human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teaching artists are unique educators that approach students in creative and special teaching methods. New York actress and teaching artist, Susannah Crowel, chats with Aliya about what led her to become a teaching artists and the importance of theatre education with young people. Follow Susannah on Instagram @susannahcrowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! In our first episode in 2021, Aliya delves into the many meanings of vocal identity with vocal coach Lili Roussakis. Lili also talks about her techniques when guiding new students to help them see what makes them a unique performer. Check out Lili's Instagram @liliroussakis to book her for a private lesson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress and composer Rachel Covey chats with Aliya about the kick-start to her artistic career which happened to be her playing the role of Morgan in the film Enchanted starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, and Idina Menzel among many other talented individuals! She also delves into her other experiences working on set as a young girl and her shift into composing her own original musicals. Check out her website, RachelCovey.com to hear and see some of her work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Miles Livingston is an artist local to the DMV area and good friend of Aliya. In this episode, Chris chats about his experience being on tour with A Bronx Tale prior to COVID-19 and delves into what and who inspires him as an artist. Check out his album Gypsy Queen on Spotify and follow him @i.am.christophermiles on Instagram! This month, we want to highlight some amazing small businesses for your holiday shopping needs! Thank you so much to @creativelybroadway on Etsy and Instagram for supporting the podcast! Shop small this holiday season by purchasing a Broadway-inspired bookmark for your loved ones! Use the coupon code "Place10" for 10% off of your purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aliya kicks off Season 2 with Alyssa Jiwani, founder of The Virtual Theatre Co. and actress. They chat about how quarantine has impacted them as artists and what inspired Alyssa to create her theatre company. As a young person of color, Alyssa dives into how creating her company has allowed such a diverse group of individuals continue their passions despite being stuck at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Female artists uplifting and supporting each other is so vital as it allows all female artists to continue to thrive and prosper in this industry. Elise Melendez (Co-Founder and Executive Director of Motivated Movers) and Jennifer Apple (Co-Founder of Empowered Artist Collective) chat all about the importance of uplifting each other and their newest endeavor with the Empowered Artist Collective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Nadia Pelletier chats all about her experience in the industry and her latest, and most raunchy, endeavor as a voice actress! With her latest gig, Nadia got to explore her sexual side in the recording studio for Season 2 of the ConSenual Podcast, a fictional romance podcast found on all music streaming platforms! She opens up about what it's like to act out intimate scenes without a scene partner and why she decided to get involved in a project that pushes her out of her comfort zone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is all about how Aliya feels about bootleg recordings and professional recordings of Broadway shows. She also talks about movie musical adaptations and which films, in her opinion, are great depictions of the original stage adaptations! Now get ready for a 2-hour Broadway Slime Tutorial! Or...just a poorly recorded musical on a cell phone? Listen and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to vent! In this episode, Aliya talks about 3 of her least favorite musicals and why she firmly believes that none of them should exist. These shows include Shrek the Musical, Carrie the Musical, and Hands on a Hardbody the Musical. There are definitely some great things to say about all of these shows, but Aliya is still gonna hit the skip button if their songs come on. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aliya gets personal in this episode as she chats about her own mental health and how the arts have continuously helped her stay sane during difficult times. The arts are always incredibly therapeutic, but it's always good to get professional help if you truly need it. If you or someone you know struggles with anxiety, depression, trauma, or any other mental health issue, check out BetterHelp.com/BPN to get 10% off of your first month of counseling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for part 2! Aliya sits down with Joseph Fagan to sip on this month's #BroadwayBoozeDay drink and chat about some fails from a previous production of Legally Blonde the Musical, the MTV theatre reality tv show, and so much more! Sip along with us and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aliya sits down with actress Jennifer Apple to discuss her everyday life on the tour with The Band's Visit, her teaching experiences, and the lack of diversity in the theatre industry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're an artist lacking creativity during quarantine, this episode is just for you! Aliya chats all about how she has been staying involved in theatre while stuck at home and how you can get involved without leaving the comfort of your couch! Grab your face mask and hand sanitizer; it's time to get creative! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aliya invites actor, Joseph Fagan, back on the show for a tipsy conversation about 3 incredibly progressive television shows! They chat about the importance of these shows existing and why it is so important for every artist to watch them. Wanna sip on the same cocktail as your hosts? Check out @tentilplacespodcast on Instagram to get the recipe to the Once on This Island themed drink! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aliya talks about all of her cringe-worthy moments onstage while performing and offstage while directing! There's also a special announcement at the end of the episode, so listen all the way through to hear what it is! Don't forget to follow @aliya_gardner, @tentilplacespodcast, and @broadwaypodcastnetwork on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Aliya chats with Music Producer and Song Writer Jessica Fadullon to talk about her LA life, fun and artsy jobs that she's had, and what a typical day as a Music Producer is like. We also have an exclusive on her experience as an Assistant to the Stars for the Celebration of Music from Coco Concert at the Hollywood Bowl which is now currently available to watch on Disney Plus! Check out Jessica's amazing YouTube channel, youtube.com/user/jessicafadullon, and follow her on Instagram! @jcuencfads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices