Dear Multi-hyphenate
Are you a combination of actor, director, producer, designer, or anything else? Congratulations, you’re a multi-hyphenate! A multi-hyphenate is an artist who has multiple proficiencies that cross pollinate to help flourish professional capabilities. Dear Multi-hyphenate explores the full potential of artists in show business who have taken the paths less traveled. Are you unsure how to stay creative and garner income during the pandemic? Are you sitting on a project and you have no idea how to get started? What if others have cornered you into thinking that you are just an actor, or just a director, or just a producer? Let go of the rules and take agency of your full potential! Listen to me and my guests, the leaders of the multi-hyphenation station, as we dissect the mentality and possibilities about artistic agency.”Michael is the glue that holds the Broadway community together.” - Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal)
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Episodes
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Emmy and Golden Globe Winner Rachel Brosnahan (Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel joins me on a conversation that focuses on Rache's advocacy. Rachel may be one of the best actresses of our time, but she also is an amazing advocate for homeless youth and serves on the Board of Directors at Covenant House, which oversees programs for homeless youth in 31 cities in six countries in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. We talk about Covenant House's gala Night of Covenant House Stars (held on May 18th, 2020), how you can get involved, and the importance of getting involved during a global pandemic. This episode also features a brand new song created out of Quarantine entitled I Miss, written by Jean Ann Garrish. Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
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Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Remy Germinario is a stand up comic who has also done the one man comedy Buyer and Cellar three times around the country. But can a stand up comic also be a dramatic actor? You bet. Remy Germinario opens up about his journey as a comic, sketch performer, and actor and how intention and support plays into a successful career. As a bonus, I have legendary actress of stage and screen Caroline Lagerfelt join us to chat about her new upcoming Netflix show Sweet Magnolias.Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
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Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Cynthia Henderson is one of the original multi-hyphenates still leading by example. Not only is she a professor at Ithaca College, but Cynthia is Fulbright Scholar, working actor, producer, director, writer, and travels to some of the most dangerous parts in the world working on Theatre for Social Change. Cynthia literally knows what it means when art becomes life or death.Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
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Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Carbonell Award Winning actor Elena Maria Garcia will not apologize. And she shouldn't. Garcia is a tough cookie with the kindest heart. She is a warror of her art and continues to inspire artists from all over the world. A master improver, a brilliant teacher, a heart wrenching actor, and ballsy producer, Garcia pushes limits not only in herself, but in everyone she works with. She is full of life and jokes, and this episode is no exception. After listening to this episode, go and start that project you've been thinking about. Your muse will thank you. And you'll thank her.Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
dressingroomproject.com
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Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Randy Graff (Tony Winner for City of Angels, Original Fantine in Les Miserables on Broadway) joins Michael as a cultivator and supporter of multi-hyphenates. This podcast episode is supremely Jewish, full of laughs, and chocolate. For actors everywhere, this episode serves as a useful tool to dive into Jewish comedy, dialect, and speech pattern. Also - find out what Stephen Sondheim and Michael Kushner both have in common. Hint: it definitely has to do with Randy Graff. Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
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Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Michael talks with DeAnne Stewart (Jagged Little Pill) and Ryan Mac (Anastasia National Tour) 38 days into quarantine during the CoVid-19 Outbreak. The three of them have been best friends since Freshman year at Ithaca College. All the three have had busy, stable routine before quarantine and each have found their own way to stay focused and happy while the theatre community is finding a temporary new normal. Listen to this episode for positive outlooks, helpful resources, and inspiration.Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
dressingroomproject.com
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
After three weeks into quarantine, life has changed big time for us artists. In this episode with JJ Maley, one of the youngest producers in NYC, there are plenty goodies to implement in your life that will help with the busiest of schedules, or schedules that have been turned upside down because of CoVid-19. A non-binary actor and producer, JJ is the kindest soul who will leave you feeling inspired. Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
dressingroomproject.com
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Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Michael speaks with Angela Grovey (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Joyful Noise, Newsies, Escape to Margaritaville) on balancing art and serving. On top of performing on stage and screen, Angela works with Covenant House and Broadway Inspirational Voices - two opportunities for Angela to inflict change. Angela is embracing all 2020 has to offer, while sharing amazing words of wisdom to ensure a life of discovery, health, and happiness. Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
dressingroomproject.com
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Michael talks with Liz Flemming and Tina Scariano, two powerhouse women changing the face of how we produce theatre. Straight from a full day of planning a colorful season at Out of the Box Theatrics, Liz and Tina join for a bright and engaging conversation on fate, family, and the 5x5 rule. Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
dressingroomproject.com
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Michael talks with Erin Kommor (NBC's Rise) about tools that help balance the stresses of multi-hyphenation. This episode is balanced with humor, truth, and lots of talk about food.Connect with Michael:
@themichaelkushner
@thedressingroomproject
dressingroomproject.com
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