Confessions Of An Actress

Jess LeProtto is a New Jersey native and Broadway performer, who holds a B.F.A. Musical Theater at Pace University. Broadway credits include: Carousel, Hello, Dolly!, Cats (Mungojerrie), On The Town, Newsies (OBC), Bye Bye Birdie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and The Boy From Oz. National Tours/Regional Theater include: Hello, Dolly! (Barnaby Tucker), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Grand Ole Opry), American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (Joyce Theater), A Bronx Tale (Papermill Playhouse), In Your Arms (Old Globe Theater), Freddie Falls in Love (Signature Theater). Film/Television credits include: West Side Story (directed by Steven Spielberg), So You Think You Can Dance (Season 8, Top 8), Smash, Law & Order: SVU, One Life to Live, and the MTV VMAs. @jessleprotto www.jessleprotto.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

RYAN SHORE is a 2x Emmy Award and Grammy Award nominated composer, songwriter, music director, and conductor for film, television, virtual reality, games, records, concerts, events, and theater. He is often known from his scores for numerous Star Wars animated series, Scooby-Doo! films, The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo, and Go! Go! Cory Carson. Shore was Assistant Music Director and Contributing Composer / Arranger / Orchestrator for the 87th Academy Awards, where he worked with artists including Lady Gaga, John Legend, Adam Levine, Anna Kendrick, Common, Tim McGraw, Jack Black, Neil Patrick Harris, and Jennifer Hudson. He is currently scoring the upcoming Lin-Manuel Miranda movie musical In The Heights (additional music), The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo (HBO Max), Mark Steven Johnson’s romantic comedy feature Love, Guaranteed (Netflix), Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures (Lucasfilm), and score

Dan Micciche is a true Wizard of the Ozdust, in his post as the current music Director/Conductor of Wicked on Broadway! He’s been with the show for 6 years and counting, including the National/International tour. For his first 6 years of living in New York, Dan started out as an actor and played Mary Sunshine in Chicago for 2000 performances on Broadway as well as the National/Asian Touring companies. He’s also performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and 54 Below. A graduate of The Boston Conservatory of Music, Dan loves meeting students and fans for coachings and classes to make them Broadway-ready! @danmicciche --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

Nathaniel Hill is the New-York based founder and president of Broadway Plus VIP Services, the first and only company to fulfill and promote Official VIP experiences for Broadway shows. Broadway Plus creates unforgettable experiences for clients both virtually and live in New York City. These include star meet-and-greets, backstage tours, performance lessons, corporate events, bespoke travel itineraries, and more. Nathaniel is the lead producer of CLEOPATRA , the groundbreaking theatrical experience, which played to critical acclaim Off-Broadway in 2018.  He proudly serves on the Junior Board of Make A Wish Foundation's New York chapter, aiding the organization's fundraising efforts and granting dozens of Broadway wishes each year.  Nathaniel’s professional experience includes freelance concert and workshop producing, company management at DR Theatrical, general management on Sting's The Last Ship, theater and concert advertising at Serino/Coyne, and management work on numerous Broadway and touring companies

Meredith confesses what is was like to get her Covid vaccine shot, and the emotional, spiritual, religious and political journey she feels to get to this monumental day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

Meredith confesses how she feels 365 days after Broadway shut down. She gives hope about how live theatre will change for the better because of this pandemic.  Join Clubhouse Group "Broadway Dressing Room" and follow creator and moderator @MerPatterson  Please support Save Our Stages Act Donate to The Actors Fund  When Broadway Comes Back - Fortune.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

Meredith send a huge congratulations to her hometown and high school musical director (now famed director) Craig Brewer and his Mom, Mrs B (her High School Drama Teacher) on the opening of Coming To America 2! @craigbrewer #comingtoamerica2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

Meredith answers your questions and makes some of her own confessions in today's episode.  Find Meredith on #Clubhouse @merpatterson Fan Questions:  How do you stay fit?  What's your favorite eye shadow?  What are your Mantra's for when an audition doesn't go your way?  Is it true you don't have a microwave? Links of Information Arbonne's 30 Days To Healthy Living Program Become Meredith's personal client - www.meredithbrayley.arbonne.com  Microwaves Are Bad For You --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

CHASE BROCK, called “prolific” in The New Yorker and “a showman with an eye to a wide audience” in The New York Times, is a choreographer, director and occasional costume designer working across theater, dance, opera, ballet, TV and video games. From Flat Rock, NC, Brock made his Broadway debut at 16 in the original cast of Susan Stroman’s revival of The Music Man, also appearing on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and “The Tony Awards.” At 18, Brock produced a showcase of his own choreography in Michael Bennett’s leg- endary building at 890 Broadway, and at 23, he launched his own dance company. As Artistic Director of The Chase Brock Experience (in residence at Theatre Row on 42nd St), he has commissioned 8 original scores and directed, choreographed and often designed cos- tumes for 31 original works including American Sadness to Gabriel Kahane’s debut album, The Four Seasons to the Vivaldi score and new text by David Zellnik, Mirror Mirror with an original score by Michael John LaChiusa, The Song That I Sing; O

Happy Birthday Billy!! Billy Stritch is one of the premier singer-pianists on the New York and national jazz and cabaret scenes. He began his career in Houston, Texas, where he formed the vocal trio Montgomery, Plant and Stritch. The trio performed all over New York and Europe from 1983 until they disbanded in 1990. A chance meeting with Liza Minnelli in March of 1991 resulted in her asking him to create vocal arrangements for the record-breaking extravaganza Liza Stepping Out at Radio City Music Hall. In addition to his 25-year collaboration with Liza, Billy recently toured with the legendary Tony Bennett as Tony’s pianist and musical director. A solo entertainer in his own right, he has performed his own shows (including tributes to Mel Tormé and Cy Coleman) in concert halls and nightclubs across the country. Billy also serves as music director for such leading vocalists as Linda Lavin, Christine Ebersole, Paulo Szot and Marilyn Maye. He is the co-writer of the Grammy-winning song “Does He Love You” recor

Meredith confesses some stories of what’s going on with her, hectic schedule, and an audition for the soap opera The Young & The Restless. Whitefish is in @travelandleisure as one of the best small towns in America. https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-small-towns-in-america?amp=true&fbclid=IwAR2lr74aNLUFC1PgO8e57ad8OKUu7K9hlmusRSeJffVt9Ar3MP5v_n7cVJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

About Bret Shuford: I fell in love with movie musicals before I even hit kindergarten. And when I saw kids singing and dancing in real life, my fate was set. When I was 5, my mom took me to our local library to see a performance by The Gingerbread Company, a group of kids who traveled around singing about good habits and stranger danger. I knew I had to join them. And the following year, I did. Growing up in Orange, Texas, my childhood was filled with performing at every opportunity: community theater, regional commercials, and even local films. The fact that I've spent the last 20 years working on Broadway would come as no surprise to the people who knew me as a child.   Disney Theatrical took me under its wing when I was cast in Broadway's Beauty and the Beast, and subsequently, The Little Mermaid. Both shows were dreams come true, and continue to have been gifts in my life. During that time, I met my husband, ballet dancer and actor Stephen Hanna.  Working as an actor in film and television was always a

Multi-instrumentalist, teacher and entrepreneur Erica von Kleist began her career as a saxophonist and flautist in the New York jazz scene. A native of Connecticut, Erica moved to the city to study at the renowned Juilliard School and in 2004 earned the first bachelor’s degree in jazz in the school’s history. After graduation, Erica’s next ten years were met with performances, tours and several Grammy-Nominated recordings with various artists including the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society, Chris Potter, Sean Jones, Seth MacFarlane, Rufus Reid, The Addams Family on Broadway among others. Honored with two ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards, several mentions in Downbeat’s annual Readers and Critics Polls, and the Martin E. Segal Award from Lincoln Center, Erica extended her scope as a bandleader with the release of three albums; Project E, Erica von Kleist & No Exceptions, and Alpine Clarity, with a fourth with tap dancer DeWitt Fleming Jr. One

Mike Eldred is one of North America’s most beloved tenors, thrilling audiences on Broadway, in concert halls, and on recordings, radio and television. Eldred appeared in LES MISERABLES on Broadway and across the US (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Schermerhorn Symphony Hall, and Aspen Theatre) as “Jean Valjean.” He was also on Broadway in the original cast of the Tony-nominated THE CIVIL WAR. He performed in the 25th anniversary national tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and starred as “The Tenor” in the national concert tour of Handel’s MESSIAH ROCKS. Eldred’s starring role as “Tony” in the Nashville Symphony’s production of WEST SIDE STORY has earned international praise as “arguably the best ‘Tony’ on record”. The cast recording starring Mike Eldred on NAXOS International is recognized around the world. An artist of tremendous depth and reach, Eldred’s diversity and generosity of spirit fuel the many facets of his career. He is increasingly interested in using his performances to raise awareness and funds

Happy 2021 Everyone! Meredith gives you her confessions of what 2021 has been so far, rants and opinions on all that is happening now. Follow on Instagram @confessionsofanactress www.confessionsofanactress.com Support Meredith and share, like, & subscribe. If you are feeling super generous, give her a 5 Star Rating on ITunes.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

The final confession of 2020. What a year it has been. Take care of yourselves, be safe and healthy. Socially distance, find your passion, remove toxic people from your life and thrive as best you can.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

is an American actor and puppeteer, known for puppetering and voicing Tito Swing in Shining Time Station and for voicing Jafar in Disney's Aladdin franchise, as well as the Kingdom Hearts franchise and the 2011 Aladdin musical.  Jonathan Freeman's New York City stage credits include Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, The Producers, 42nd Street, On The Town, How To Succeed…, She Loves Me (Tony® Nomination), Platinum, Sherlock Holmes, Finian’s Rainbow (Irish Rep.), A Class Act (MTC), Lil’ Abner and Of Thee I Sing (City Center Encores), Sail Away and The Mikado (Carnegie Hall). TV and film appearances include Elementary, Too Big To Fail, Law And Order, Gossip Girl, Shining Time Station, Remember Wenn, The Ice Storm, Life Animated (Oscar nomination 2017). Jonathan is the voice of Jafar in Disney’s animated feature Aladdin. Follow @thejonathanfreeman  Read

Amelia is a New York based singer, actor, musician, voice over artist and songwriter.  She is currently a Female Standby on the North American Tour of Come From Away.  Originally from Australia, she has credits in theatre, film, television, voice over, and cabaret in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and US. She was an original Diva in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert The Musical, and performed the role in Australia and New Zealand for nearly 2 years, then went on to reprise the role on London’s West End.  She lived in London for 2 years, before moving to New York in 2013. She has toured the US with Kinky Boots, Les Miserables and Come From Away, and originated the role of Raven Johnson in Douglas Lyons and Ethan Pakchar’s Beau. As a singer, Amelia has released 2 self-titled albums, and is featured on the original cast recordings of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert The Musical, LOVEBiTEs. and  Lyons & Pakchar - Beau (World Premiere Recording) . Amelia plays violin, piano, guitar and mandolin,

Eric Michael Krop is a singer/songwriter who recently made his TV debut on Fox's show I Can See Your Voice as "Broadway Belter", making it all the way to the end and singing a duet with recording artist Jessie McCartney. After graduating from AMDA in NYC, Eric made his Broadway debut in the revival of Godspell at Circle in the Square. After moving to Los Angeles, he quickly broke into the music scene doing back up vocals for James Corden in the movie "Peter Rabbit" and working with Grammy winning pop producer Greg Kurstin. Eric writes with renowned songwriters Derek Gregor and Selda Sahin, grammy nominated producer Nick Marsh. He has performed all over the world, and you can get his incredible new single "It Never Rains In LA" on ITunes, Spotify, and other music platforms.  Follow @ericmkrop www.eric-michael-krop.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message

Meredith and her Dad reflect on his life in the industry, her growing up, and the connection of being an artist, parent to child. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message