Do You Hear the People Sing?

Here we are at the final episode of this ten part limited series.  And what a way to go out, cause WE WON!!! All that hard work, time and energy has paid off, as Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris will be the next President and Vice President of the United States! That victory lives in all of us that stood up and spoke out.  Those who refused to accept this version of America.  So, for this final episode, our guest artist/activist is YOU, the listener.  Six incredible guests, representing all of you who turned out and made change happen.  This has been an incredible ride and I'm so thankful for all of you who helped in this pod's creation, who volunteered your time and stories as guests and who dutifully came back every other week and put these action plans to work.  Till the next time we meet friends...keep going, keep fighting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we give you a BONUS episode to inspire you as we all do the last minute work and stand in line, ready to vote for a change in America.  If you're a visual person, you can still watch this Broadway for Biden Pep Rally at www.bpn.fm/peprally, which originally aired on October 14th, 2020.  Hosted by Eric Ulloa, the Broadway for Biden Pep Rally features Broadway luminaries Joel Grey and Donna Murphy and will also include appearances from Harolyn Blackwell, James Monroe Iglehart, Telly Leung, Caissie Levy, Lesli Margherita, Patti Murin, Zachary Prince, Brandon Uranowitz, stage manager Matthew DiCarlo, Leslie Uggams, and company members from Broadway's Beetlejuice, including Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman, Sophia Anne Caruso, and Dana Steingold, along with NYC City Council member, Democratic Nominee for US Congress, NY-15, Ritchie Torres. "The lights of Broadway may be dark due to this administration's failure to control COVID-19, but the passion and activism of the Broadway community shines bright, as we fight for the leadership and change that arrives with a Biden-Harris Administration," said Host Eric Ulloa. "To kick off the last few weeks before the election, we give you a Broadway Pep Rally to cheer on the future we can't wait to see arrive when Joe and Kamala take center stage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 14 days left till the election, and Biden surpassing Trump in every poll, what do we have to fear? The exact same complacency that gave us the shocking result of 2016 and handed Donald Trump the keys to our country. So, with these last two weeks, we take you through the do's and don'ts of phone and text banking, one of the greatest tools in driving out voters.  The activism of theatre itself is nothing you don't already know, but the specific activism in the dramatization of real life events on stage is an extra powerful tool in changing hearts and minds that has been perfected by today's guest. Moisés Kaufman talks about the creation of his plays Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde and The Laramie Project, how LGBTQ history and legislation were shaped by the attention Laramie received and his musings on modern LGBTQ struggles and what the future holds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric has a special announcement! Together with Broadway for Biden, and the Broadway Podcast Network, Eric Ulloa is hosting a very special virtual Broadway For Biden Pep Rally, to be held Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 PM ET, only at http://bpn.fm/peprally. The Pep Rally will kick off with Broadway luminary Joel Grey, and will also include appearances from Donna Murphy, Harolyn Blackwell, James Monroe Iglehart, Telly Leung, Caissie Levy, Lesli Margherita, Patti Murin, Zachary Prince, Brandon Uranowitz, stage manager Matthew DiCarlo, the one and only Leslie Uggams, and company members from Broadway’s Beetlejuice, Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman, Sophia Anne Caruso, and Dana Steingold, along with NYC City Council member, Democratic Nominee for US Congress, NY-15, Ritchie Torres.  “The lights of Broadway may be dark due to this administration's failure to control COVID-19, but the passion and activism of the Broadway community shines bright, as we fight for the leadership and change that arrives with a Biden-Harris Administration,” said Host Eric Ulloa. “To kick off the last few weeks before the election, we give you a Broadway Pep Rally to cheer on the future we can't wait to see arrive when Joe and Kamala take center stage.” And tune in next week for an all new episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a failed administration rotting from the head, the stink of Donald Trump has reached not only Republican members of the House and Senate up for reelection, but all the way down to the local GOP candidates and the elections that shape the communities you live in. Year after year, an increasing majority of Americans poll in favor of a future with forward Democratic and progressive leadership and ideals.   Marti Gould Cummings, candidate for NY Council-District 7 in 2021, breaks down the importance of down ballot races/local elections and how the results directly impact your life. Marti talks about their calling not only activism, but to run for public office and the importance of staying involved in your city and town's politics and government once election day comes and goes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social Media is uniquely poised to be either the greatest contributor to the fall of our democracy or the tool that allows us to mobilize and save it. In this week's episode, we break down the "do's" and "don'ts" that allow for a more efficient use of social media instead of wasted hours screaming into an echo chamber. We also hear from actor/activist Brandon Victor Dixon on the importance of using one's prominence to fight for those who are underrepresented and at risk, and how he navigated his way through the insanity stirred up by his address to (then) Vice President Elect Pence on behalf of the cast and creatives of Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, no politics, no partisanship, just plans. In the midst of a country on fire and stress at an all time high, this week, we’re looking to the helpers.  We’re looking to those carving a path towards a more equitable tomorrow. The Black Theatre Coalition is an organization dedicated to shattering the "illusion of inclusion" by building a sustainable ethical roadmap that will increase employment opportunities for Black theatre professionals.  Founders T. Oliver Reid and Warren Adams break down not only the mission of this incredible organization, but how they are already creating systems that will finally make the American Theatre an institution that POC can build a thriving career within.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you change hearts and minds within your own family to make them see the awful presidency of Donald Trump? How do you take care of your own hearts and minds when your family has decided to back Donald Trump again and you feel as if you have nothing in common any longer? Clinical Psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz and I break down paths and plans to keep you mentally healthy this election season and maybe even able to change some voters minds.  We then talk to playwright/lyricist Lisa Kron about her extraordinary work and how sometimes putting your own personal family issues onstage is a large form of activism that can allow people to see things from a whole new perspective.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the midst of a pandemic where Donald Trump and the GOP will find any way to contest or rig the election, the blue wave we crush them with has to be massive, we're talking tsunami. How do we do this? We put our theatre person/activist voice to use and register as many voters as we can.  Jeff Metzler stops by to talk about the incredible new Broadway 4 Biden group which combines activism, hitting the ground running for Joe Biden with many of your favorite Broadway Stars. We also have the inspiring Rachel Chavkin and Zhailon Levingston talking about how Rachel's call to action during her 2019 Tony Award acceptance speech were not just words, but actions she and Zhailon are putting to practice in not only the stories we tell on a stage, but the very rooms we create them in.  https://www.instagram.com/broadway4biden/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the one thing campaigns are always in desperate need of? Money. Donald Trump and his campaign have a massive war chest of $1.8 billion dollars to spread whatever lies they need in order to re-elect him and continue on with their unpopular and dangerous domestic agenda. Today, we're putting that artist/activist voice to use in raising all the money we can for not only Joe Biden's campaign, but all Democratic down ballot races this Fall.  Today’s guests, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Executive Director Tom Viola, and Director/Choreographer/Activist Jerry Mitchell are on hand to inspire you out the door to collect every penny you can. Please visit https://broadwaycares.org/ for more information on this incredible organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Eric Ulloa takes you through a form of activism that was also the very spark that began the birth of America... Protesting.  Throughout American history, civilians have always been able to take to the streets to protest, thanks to a collection of rights given to them by our Founding Fathers. Eric discusses the rights you do have, the rights you do not have, safety tips and more, so that you can effectively and responsibly raise your voice.  In response to the ongoing and necessary look into the systemic racism that continues to be America's original sin, the theatre community have been asked to look deep into themselves and the racism that plagues every sector of our industry. The "Dear White American Theatre" letter sent off shock waves when it was released to the public with over 300 signatures of POC theatre celebrities and industry professionals attached to it.  This week's guests, Actor/Activist Jose Llana and Stage Manager/Activist Cody Renard Richard, explain why they signed this document and what real change can look like as we work towards a theatrical community that is equal, just and with real opportunity for all people.  Please visit www.weseeyouwat.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the inaugural episode of this limited series, host Eric Ulloa asks: "Why activism? And more so, why the theatre community?" His first guest, Javier Muñoz (“Hamilton", "In the Heights"), helps answer why theatre people are so uniquely skilled to help create a “blue wave” election in November. Tune in to discover or re-ignite the activist within you and get inspired to take action in the 2020 election! Instagram: theulloa Twitter: theulloa2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast that speaks to activists within the Broadway community in hopes of inspiring a whole new generation of them and getting them to jump into action for the 2020 election and beyond. What is one of the most valuable armies that any Democratic Presidential or Congressional Candidate doesn't realize they have? The theatre community. Hordes of passionate and talented humans who have the freelance schedule to actively work deeper on campaigns than most other Americans can afford. Spokespeople who can hit the ground running and back a candidate's platform with the unique artistic voice they've been gifted. This 10 show podcast will be the most informative guidebook for anyone who's ever asked, " How do I get started?” The podcast is split into two parts. Each week, the listener gets "To Plan" and "To Inspire." The "To Plan" section offers listeners a new plan of attack each week in helping the 2020 elections. On top of the plan, they will receive the tools and insight to make it as productive as possible. The "To Inspire" section offers up a new Broadway Celebrity weekly who also has deep roots in activism. They will tell their story on how activism became a part of their lives, why it's so important to them, great moments working on things greater than themselves and advice to those who want to get involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices