Wicked Episodes

May 14, 2024

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 154 with Natalie Ortega

On this episode I talked with Natalie about her passion for acting and childhood memories, the importance of regional theater in providing opportunities for aspiring actors, her audition experience for Wicked, the emotional r...

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Aug. 12, 2023

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 140 with Jordan Litz

On this episode I talked with Jordan about the path that lead him to musical theatre, the first show he saw as an audience member, being a competitive swimmer at Fresno Pacific University, making it to the 2012 Olympic Trials...

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July 5, 2023

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 136 with Tara Kostmayer

On this episode I talked with Tara about what made her realize she wanted to be a performer, the first show she saw that really inspired her, becoming a well rounded performer, what lead to her deciding to go to …

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May 13, 2023

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 131 with Ioana Alfonso

On this episode I talked with Ioana about the moment she knew she wanted to perform on stage, dancing on stage with people like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin, her favorite non-Broadway piece of choreography, working with Em...

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Nov. 19, 2022

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 124 with Kristine Reese

On this episode I talked with Kristine Reese about the moment she knew she wanted to perform on stage, why it’s never too late to discover your passion for something, getting to teach up and coming performers all that she’s …

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Sept. 24, 2022

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 122 with Chelsea Cree Groen

On this episode I talked with Chelsea about when she knew she wanted to be an actress, sing, and perform, the first show she ever saw, why she chose to go to the University of Michigan and what the most …

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July 19, 2022

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 116 with F. Michael Haynie

On this episode I talked with F. Michael Haynie about when they first realized theatre and performing was for them, their Broadway debut in Wicked, their first Glinda and Elphaba in the show, bootlegs and why/how bootlegs of ...

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May 31, 2022

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 110 with Lissa deGuzman

On this episode I talked with Lissa deGuzman about when she discovered she was passionate about theatre and performing, how her older brother inspired her growing up, the first show she was ever in, why she decide to go to …

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Sept. 8, 2021

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 90 with Marie Eife

On this episode I talked with Marie about balancing sports and theatre when she was a child and when she realized she wanted to concentrate more on theatre, the first theatre show she saw and how it inspired her, being …

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June 17, 2021

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 89 with DJ Plunkett

On this episode I talked with DJ about what made him want to be a theatre performer and when he realized he could make a career out of it, what the first show he ever saw was, the regional roles …

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May 28, 2021

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 86 with Sara Gonzales

On this episode I talked to Sara about when she first discovered her love for theatre, how she worked on becoming a well-rounded theatre performer growing up, why when it came time for college she chose to study at Webster …

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May 16, 2021

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 85 with Hayley Podschun

On this episode I talked with Hayley about when her interest in theatre began, what it was like making her Broadway debut at age 12 when she was cast as a standby for both Louisa and Brigitta in Sound Of …

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March 20, 2021

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 77 with Daniel Switzer

On this episode I talked with Daniel about where his passion for theatre stemmed from, how he became a triple threat performer, how studying at Rockford College benefited him going forward in the industry, getting the part of...

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March 12, 2021

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 75 with Chelsea Emma Franko (Wicked)

(Note: this episode is in TWO PARTS). On this episode I talked with Chelsea about when she knew that she wanted to be a performer, being part of a theatre loving family, her family trip to NYC on which she …

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March 12, 2021

Backstage With Becca B. Ep. 75 with Chelsea Emma Franko (Frozen)

(Note: this episode is in TWO PARTS). On this episode I talked with Chelsea about when she knew that she wanted to be a performer, being part of a theatre loving family, her family trip to NYC on which she …

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