Join me for conversations with people in the theatre world and beyond. You never know who is gonna show up or what we will talk about.
What did you think of this episode?The holidays are upon us and I have the team behind the new holiday hit "Christmas on the Coast" chatting with me. We chat about why they made a Christmas song and also get to know a bit about each of them. The song is available on all streaming platforms and the acoustic version is available today!Christmas on The Coast WebsiteDesi Oakley InstagramDan Diaz InstagramMartin Storrow InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
12/12/25 • 34:45
What did you think of this episode?I loved chatting with Iryna. Not only does she have a new play opening next month, but a new movie releasing this month. We chat about why she does what she does and how a life-long dream came true.Iryna's websiteIryna's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
10/24/25 • 20:15
What did you think of this episode?I talked to Dari a few weeks ago and we both love to chat so we talked about anything and everything from theatre to horseback riding to diet coke. She has a huge appreciation for her fans and it's easy to see why everyone loves her.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
9/13/25 • 54:23
What did you think of this episode?Back in May, I chatted with Elena Ricardo about The Great Gatsby, Water For Elephants, Bounce by Elena and more! Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
8/29/25 • 37:34
What did you think of this episode?A while ago, I sat down with Nat Coe who is the artistic director of the Rebel Phoenix Theatre Collective. We discussed why they wanted to start this theatre company, a bunch of amazing shows, and of course the inaugural season!WebsiteInstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/28/25 • 42:55
What did you think of this episode?I absolutely love Jeff Hiller, he just released his first book Actress of a Certain Age (available where books are sold) and we chat about his career from theatre to TV, movies and everything in between. I really just laugh through the whole episode.Jeff's websiteJeff's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/19/25 • 47:37
What did you think of this episode?It's been 4 years? OMG and it's my 50th episode. Of course Sam Harvey is back and he brought some friends along this year? Who? You'll have to ask Sam or just listen to the episode.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/17/25 • 81:04
What did you think of this episode?This is a bit of a bonus episode. I was lucky enough to be Emily's first guest on her show "Sign of the Times" and I wanted to add it to my episodes just in case anyone missed it or wanted to hear it again. We had so much fun....or did we?Sign of the Times InstagramListen to Emily every Saturday from 10am-12pmSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/2/25 • 73:29
What did you think of this episode?Clay and I are chatting about everything from Bonnie & Clyde to The Gilded Age. We also discuss his love of baking, playing the violin and some funny moments he had while working on Company. Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
4/1/25 • 33:52
What did you think of this episode?Back in September, I chatted with Melissa about Bonnie & Clyde (obviously), Big River, voice overs, her modeling career and saving Renee Zellweger's Oscar.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
3/31/25 • 43:53
What did you think of this episode?Today I got to sit down in person with Erik Della Penna and talk a bit about Dead Outlaw (starting previews April 12 at the Longacre Theatre). We also talk about his other musical works and even getting to perform with Jackson Browne!Apologies in advance for the background noises, we were actually in a diner!Erik's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
3/21/25 • 12:44
What did you think of this episode?Mini episode recapping my highlights of 2024 in theatre.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
1/1/25 • 14:48
What did you think of this episode?I had a blast chatting with Stephanie about her favorite show, Back To The Future. What's her favorite song, favorite understudy, and what show do we both love that has also played the Winter Garden Theatre?Stephanie's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
12/10/24 • 51:04
What did you think of this episode?I definitely learned a lot from my great chat with Cory Pattak, who is the lighting designer for The Great Gatsby and the upcoming A Wonderful World. So much goes into what he and the rest of the creative team do.Cory's WebsiteCory's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
9/12/24 • 42:49
What did you think of this episode?Today's the Day!Earlier this month, I got together with a few fans of The Great Gatsby Musical and we kept it casual. Enjoy the conversations, old sports!Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
8/24/24 • 82:41
What did you think of this episode?Back in March I had an amazing conversation with Christopher Hanford. We talked about tour life, The Boy Band Project, understudies and his project, Reader For Actors.Christopher's InstagramReader For Actors InstagramReader For Actors WebsiteSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/20/24 • 26:22
What did you think of this episode?Super thrilled to have Henry Gottfried on the show. We chat about the current revival of Cabaret, lots of Waitress conversations, how an acapella group got him a guest appearance on Glee, and his special skills.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/18/24 • 49:35
What did you think of this episode?Sam Harvey is back and we are unscripted and unhinged this year. We talked about anything and everything, set some new intentions for next year and even had a special guest.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/17/24 • 74:20
What did you think of this episode?Loved chatting with Sean McGee about Jersey Boys, Oklahoma (both the musical and the state), Shucked, and we even started our own little Kevin Cahoon fan club.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
3/11/24 • 37:23
What did you think of this episode?What an honor to chat with Ivan about his TV work, writing screenplays, and of course his theatre work. Of course we chatted about my favorite, Bonnie & Clyde and his new musical, Elephant Shoes. Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
2/23/24 • 27:29
What did you think of this episode?My conversation with the amazing musical theatre writing team of Reynolds & Price. We discuss all things The Violet Hour as well as other past and present projects and Will & Eric's individual projects.The Violet Hour WebsiteReynolds & Price WebsiteThis MT SpaceWill's InstagramEric's InstagramThe Violet Hour InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
2/20/24 • 69:38
What did you think of this episode?As Shucked enters it's final week of shows (and I cry all week about it), here's an episode I recorded back in August 2023 with Matthew who is one of the show's biggest fans. I hope everyone enjoys it, I feel like this is a love letter to Shucked and how much we will never forget it. I know I won't and I'm betting Matthew won't either.Matthew's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
1/10/24 • 37:01
What did you think of this episode?You're in for a double treat as I talk to Dionne Lea and her co-producer (and husband), Keith David about Dionne's show, The Way It Is…Now. Dionne's InstagramDionne's WebsiteKeith's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
11/24/23 • 16:08
What did you think of this episode?Michael and I chat about his albums (specifically my favorite one, Abandoned Heart), his new projects and even the font on his first two albums. We had some Gemini fun!Michael's WebsiteMichael's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
10/27/23 • 50:13
What did you think of this episode?Back in August, I sat down with the creators of the new musical mockumentary, Act of Faith, Kyle Reid Hass, Jeremy Swanton, and Dana Norris. We had such a great conversation and discussed pretty much everything about our own musical theatre journeys as well as what's in store for season 2 of Act of Faith. Act of Faith WebsiteAct of Faith InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
10/17/23 • 81:13
What did you think of this episode?Brandi and I discuss her new single "Daydream," and more music to come. We also chat about her Broadway career, Miss America and being daytime's first mermaid.Brandi's websiteBrandi's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
9/27/23 • 21:14
What did you think of this episode?It was so much fun catching up with Justin Sargent! We discuss everything from Rock of Ages to Bonnie & Clyde to Justin's new show premiering in Orlando in October called Queen: Rhythm & Rhapsody!Justin's InstagramSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
9/7/23 • 28:43
What did you think of this episode?I had such a blast chatting with the amazing Ashley Chiu. We chat about being a princess in Once Upon A One More Time, who the biggest Britney fan is, and the unique job she can add to her resume.Ashley's InstagramAshley's TikTokSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
8/25/23 • 29:21
What did you think of this episode?I love talking about new musicals and I'm joined by co-creators of "Whisper Darkly" DJ Salisbury and Andrew Gerle. We discuss the album that's being released in the Fall. Future plans for the musical and other projects from both DJ and Andrew.Whisper Darkly WebsiteWhisper Darkly InstagramWhisper Darkly TikTokDJ Salisbury WebsiteAndrew Gerle WebsiteSupport the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
8/2/23 • 42:21
What did you think of this episode?I've been saving this one for a bit. You know him from Newsies, My Fair Lady, and Ragtime. Mark Aldrich is one of the sweetest guys I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. We had such fun conversations about traveling, The Happy Hour Guys, his book and his first job when he moved to NYC.Support the showIf you liked At This Performance Podcast, please subscribe. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook.You can also donate at Buy Me A Coffee.Thanks to Jeffrey Schmelkin for the awesome music.Thank you to my guests and listeners.
7/19/23 • 47:51
