The Salisha Show with Salisha Thomas

Tiffani Barbour from 1776! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Inspiring and Ever So Giving J. Daughtry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn L Troupe joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with Host Salisha Thomas. An actor, singer, artist mother, director, writer, and producer who has performed at just about every major regional house in the United States including but not limited to ART, Cal Shakes, Joes Pub, Hill Barn, Berkeley Rep, and Theatreworks, to name a few. And now Dawn has made her Broadway debut in the revival of 1776! Salisha here! Dawn is truly the gem of the earth. Dawn Troupe was there when I got my Equity Card back in 2014 in my first professional show, Once On This Island at Theatreworks in the Silicon Valley. She played Mama Euralie and was the most nurturing, loving, warm, and inviting soul--on stage as well as off stage. Follow Dawn on socials at www.dawnltroupe.com and IG @dawnlt Follow Salisha Thomas @salishathomas or www.salishathomas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gisela Adisa from 1776 on Broadway joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues lineup with host, Salisha Thomas. Gisela is a Broadway, television, commercial, and voiceover actress. Some of her stage credits include the National Tour of Sister Act, she made her Broadway debut in Beautiful the Carole King Musical, and was nominated for an Ovation Award for her performance as Eartha Kitt in Lights Out: Nat King Cole, and at the time of this recording has been killing it in 1776 on Broadway as Robert Livingston. Gisela is a star, currently killing it at life, and we can't wait to see what she does next! Follow Gisela Adisa on IG @imgisela. Follow host Salisha Thomas on IG @salishathomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salisha sits down with fellow castmate of Once Upon A One More Time, Morgan Weed, to discuss what it's like originating a role, navigating the world of comedy, and life outside of the theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Chiu is a screen and stage Actress, Singer, and Dancer. Born and raised in San Francisco, she holds a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is seen in the hit production Once Upon A One More Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Brower is a New York-based writer and performer. He's worked on Broadway in Anastasia and Once Upon a One More Time with Salisha. He sits with Salisha for this candid talk on all things Broadway life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Briga Heelan is an actress and comedian. She is known for her work on the sitcoms Cougar Town, Ground Floor, Undateable, Love, Great News, and B Positive. In this podcast episode, Briga sits down with Salisha Thomas after a successful run together in the hit Britney Spears inspired musical, Once Upon A One More Time. Listen in as Briga details how she made the successful transition back from TV and film to her love of the stage. She also discusses how she won the role of Cinderella in the musical and what challenges she had to face during the COVID pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selene Haro and Isidro Rafael are affectionately known as Selidro. They are, together, an integral part of the musical hit, Once Upon A One More Time. Growing up believing that dance classes were too expensive, Selene took a leap when she found out an audition for a junior team would be free of cost. Expecting nothing but checking off her first official dance class, this is where her dance journey began, summer of 2010 where she became an official member of this team.  Pieces fell into place as she continued to walk this path, and along the way had mentors and peers contributing to the set of tools she carries today. She’s had the opportunity to share her craft in various parts of the world. Selene has been a part of Building Block since 2014 starting as a coordinator, and in 2017, she became a private instructor for the studio. Isidro Rafael is a dancer, choreographer, instructor and director residing in San Diego, CA. Coming from a sport heavy background, Isidro decided to begin formal training at age 19, transferring the athleticism and creativity he learned from soccer to dance. His dance background consists of classes, workshops and camps from different instructors at studios all over Southern California. He has adopted the different ways of movement, teaching styles and leadership tools he’s received since then.  Ultimately, Isidro hopes to move people through his art, connect with different communities he meets through his career and inspire the next generation to create an even better world for future generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Johnson is a Broadway performer currently seen in Once Upon A One More Time. He sits down with Salisha to discuss his journey into the performing world from a very young age and what it was like to get his first professional gig. Joshua has danced alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. This exciting dialogue will bring you into the world of following your dream and remaining passionate even during the most difficult times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TESS SOLTAU graduated from The King’s Academy in 2005 where she played numerous lead roles in the TKA Theatre Company. Tess is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, with a BFA in Acting and Musical Theatre. Tess’s Broadway credits include, Far From Heaven (Playwrights Horizons), alongside Kelly O’Hara, The Addams Family, where she played the role of Wednesday, Into the Woods, where she starred as Rapunzel opposite Donna Murphy and Amy Adams, and most recently in Wicked, where she stunned audiences as the fabulous Glinda. Her television credits include True Detective, NCIS: New Orleans, The Good Fight, White Collar, Law and Order SVU. Tess was also featured in the film Paterno (HBO, dir. Barry Levinson), Love and Other Drugs (dir. Edward Zwick). Tess is also the co-founder and co-owner of New York City’s puppy boutique, Hound and Tail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Allen is a veteran of the Broadway stage. His story and journey are mesmerizing and something you don't want to miss. His Broadway credits include: Escape to Margaritaville, Something Rotten, Honeymoon in Vegas, The Wedding Singer, Oklahoma!, and Annie Get Your Gun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keone & Mari Madrid are an award-winning choreographer & director team, as well as husband, wife & parents. Their ability to tell stories through detailed choreography has permeated beyond the dance world and into theatre, music, film and online platforms. While coming from a dance background, their approach to utilizing all human movements, alongside their inventive dance vocabulary, has allowed their work to connect to many. Notable work includes: Disney’s animated short “Us Again,” Broadway theater shows, starring/choreographing Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself” music video, BTS, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Flying Lotus & Kendrick Lamar, nominations for best choreography at the MTV Video Music Awards and the UK Video Music Awards, Cirque, “World of Dance,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Dancing With the Stars,” Netflix, Nike, Timberland, Beats By Dre, several Kpop artists, viral videos, multiple champions at major dance competitions and more. Their online work has amassed over billions of views. Most recently, Keone and Mari co-created, directed and choreographed their first full length nominated Off-Broadway theater dance show, “Beyond Babel” which was a New York Times pick and nominated for 2 Drama Desk Awards. They are also directing/choreographing the Broadway-bound “Once Upon a One More Time,” and choreographing the Broadway-bound “The Karate Kid” musical. Keone & Mari recently announced their choreographic involvement in a new Disney animated short film, “Us Again,” told entirely through music and dance. The film is now streaming on Disney+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Belinda Allyn is a Broadway actress and singer. She graduated from Oklahoma City University with a degree in Music Theatre where she studied voice with Frank Ragsdale. Her credits include Maria in "West Side Story" at the Tony Award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse, "Allegiance" starring George Takei, and "The Radio City Christmas Spectacular." For more information visit www.belindaallyn.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter at @belinda_allyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diana Vaden is a New York artist, innovator, and creative. She has appeared on Broadway and is currently performing in Once Upon A One More Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Salisha and her guest, Matthew Tiberi, as they discuss life in the theater. Matthew is a swing in the current production of Once Upon A One More Time. Matthew Tiberi made his Broadway debut as a swing in Finding Neverland in 2015. He was previously part of the original cast of the national tour of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat starring Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young and directed/choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler. Regional credits include: Singing In The Rain (Don Lockwood, STONC), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Adam/Felicia, Fiddlehead Theatre Company), Mary Poppins (Von Hussler, NCT), Mary Poppins (Policeman, KC Starlight), Footloose (Chuck Cranston, The Fireside), CATS (Mungojerrie, WPPAC), 9 to 5 (Bob Enright, MGR). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Dillman is an American actress and a comedian who was born and brought up in Kansas City, Missouri. She is known for Wrecked (2016), Superbad (2007), and Bob’s Burgers (2011).  She is as well famous for her motherly role in the sketch comedy show’ Blue Collar TV.’ She also portrayed diverse characters in ‘The Wayne Brady Show,’ ‘Good Morning, Miami,’ ‘The Office,’ ‘Six Feet Under.’ Brooke has also appeared in several feature films including ‘National Lampoon’s Barely Legal,’ ‘Superbad,’ ‘Kickin’ It,’ ‘Good Luck Charlie,’ ‘Wrecked.’ Brooke united with comedian, Larry the Cable Guy in his film ‘Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector.’ She also appeared on the YouTube Comedy- Mystery series ‘A bear and Honey.' Listen in on how she made her Broadway debut in Once Upon A One More Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Chat with Amy Hillner Larsen Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have Amy Larsen in our show. She is from New York and is married to Kevin Larsen. Since she graduated from Wagner College, where she studied Theatre, Amy has worked with various people and organizations, such as the Royal Caribbean Cruises and the Priscilla Queen of the desert-the musical. Larsen previously starred in the off-Broadway production “A Musical About Star Wars,” which was set on Staten Island, “The Marvelous Wonderettes" and “Newsical The Musical.” She also played Tracy Turnblad in “Hairspray” aboard the Oasis of the Sea and performed in the 2012 Tony Awards. Find out more about Amy in this conversation. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:26] What’s in for you in today’s episode [01:36] How she’s coping with the rehearsals  [04:47] Her confidence on the stage is uncomparable [08:18] There’s great fulfillment in doing what you love confidently [09:42] Once given an opportunity, give people the best you can [11:09] Amy’s secret to sustainability in the industry for many years  [16:48] Getting back to shows after covid is very comforting [19:27] How she keeps her mind calm during auditions and shows [21:56] Amy’s feelings about Britney Spears [26:08] Rapid fire for Amy. What did Amy choose? [33:13] How you can connect with Amy Connect with Amy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahillarsen/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/amyhillner/ About The Salisha Show; Thank you so much for listening to the Salisha Show. It is a weekly Podcast where we have great conversations with so many fascinating people. You can get positive feelings, have tons of fun, and learn something new when you tune in to The Salisha Show podcast.  We're available for streaming anywhere - at home, in the car, or wherever you are. Connect with me through; Spotify, Castbox, etc. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5- star review and share with your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have MiMi Scardulla in our show. MiMi is a performer originally from Louisiana.  She has been seen Off-Broadway in Gigantic, We are the Tigers, and on Kristin Chenoweth's For the Girls. She has worked as an assistant to Chase Brock, Lorin Lotarro, and Spencer Liff. She is also Kristin Chenoweth's Associate Choreographer. MiMi is ecstatic to keep working on Once Upon a One More Time when this "Intermission" is over! All she wants is to spread glitter, self-love, and joy to everyone she meets. Find out more in this conversation. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:36] What’s in for you in today’s episode [01:28] How we met MiMi Scardull [02:19] How MiMi got her personality being a kid [05:31] MiMi’s loves making people feel special and included [06:42] Experiences as a dance instructor and why her dance classes are different [14:41] How she won the auditions of Pre-Broadway Run in Chicago  [23:15] MiMi’s self-rebirth; nothing was impossible [24:00] Why you should strive to live a life of abundance [25:48] Meaning of “To chat a path for other MiMi’s.” [31:35] Connect with MiMi today and follow her journey Connect with MiMi Website: https://www.danceitout.com/mimi-scardulla  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimidulla/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/mimi.scardulla/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-scardulla-08b550120/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mimiscardulla1 About The Salisha Show; Thank you so much for listening to the Salisha Show. It is a weekly Podcast where we have great conversations with so many fascinating people. You can get positive feelings, have tons of fun, and learn something new when you tune in to The Salisha Show podcast.  We're available for streaming anywhere - at home, in the car, or wherever you are. Connect with me through; Spotify, Castbox, etc. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5- star review and share with your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join another conversation of The Salisha Show with your favorite host, Salisha Thomas. Today we are excited to have Raymond J. Lee on our show. Ray is an actor/singer who resides and works from New York City. He has appeared on Broadway, television, film, and voiceovers.  Ray’s Broadway credits include; Aladdin, Anything Goes, Groundhog Day, Honeymoon in Vegas, and Mamma Mia! Film/TV credits include Marriage Story, Ghost Town, "Succession,” “Billions,” “Red Oaks,” and “Smash.” Voiceover credits include projects for Dreamworks, Netflix, and Penguin Random House. He is a proud RTVF graduate from Northwestern University. Find out more in this conversation. Tune in! . During this episode, you will learn about; [00:28] What’s in for you in today’s episode; Raymond J. Lee [01:24] How Raymond Lee is doing [03:11] How different has the arts industry been before and after COVID [03:53] Ray’s experiences as a voice-over artist [06:23] How long he has been with One More Time and his experiences [11:28] How Ray’s Asian-American race fits into the industry [13:00] Balancing between family and his work. Get some tips [14:36] A quick rapid-fire [18:06] Connect with Ray today and follow his journey Connect with Ray Website: http://www.raymondjlee.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/raymondjlee Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/RaymondJLeeOfficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RaymondJLee About The Salisha Show; Thank you so much for listening to the Salisha Show. It is a weekly Podcast where we have great conversations with so many fascinating people. You can get positive feelings, have tons of fun, and learn something new when you tune in to The Salisha Show podcast.  We're available for streaming anywhere - at home, in the car, or wherever you are. Connect with me through; Spotify, Castbox, etc. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a 5- star review and share with your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices