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Backstage Talk, hosted by Colombian performing artist Martín Acuña, features the voices of those entertainment professionals who are backstage, not under the spotlight. We amplify those who create the shows we love: ensemble and company performers, producers, teachers, writers, stage managers, directors, and more, while also trying to bridge the gap between Colombia’s Musical Theatre Industry and Broadway. Made by someone who lives and breathes Musical Theatre, this podcast untangles what someone needs and what it takes to get to Broadway. Instagram: @backstagetalkpod
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Signup to Generate a PitchBackstage Talk, hosted by Colombian performing artist Martín Acuña, features the voices of those entertainment professionals who are backstage, not under the spotlight. We amplify those who create the shows we love: ensemble and company performers, producers, teachers, writers, stage managers, directors, and more, while also trying to bridge the gap between Colombia’s Musical Theatre Industry and Broadway.
Recent episodes include "Episode #139: Amelia Cormack" (16 December 2025, 50 minutes), "Episode #138: Mandy Gonzalez 🌟" (17 February 2025, 58 minutes), and "Episode #137: Sean Hayden 💪🏼" (15 August 2024, 28 minutes).
Backstage Talk publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 168 episodes.
Booking probability for Backstage Talk is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Backstage Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Backstage Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
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Backstage Talk is an arts podcast with 168 episodes published.
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Backstage Talk
Musical Theatre performer Amelia Cormack has had the opportunity to work in three of the world's biggest theatre industries: Broadway, The West End, and Australia's theatre scene. Her journey is equally inspiring as...
Episode #134
Mandy Gonzalez is a Broadway powerhouse and she’s here to tell her story on the Backstage Talk podcast hosted by Martín Acuña. Mandy and Martín discuss the Musical Theatre industry, looking back to Mandy's days in In...
Episode #137
We've got to keep the conversation about mental health in the entertainment industry going. Sean Hayden, performer, lawyer, and advocate, shares his story and how it inspired the Stage Combat Podcast, a show about his...
Chita Rivera was an icon and a legend in the Musical Theatre world. 🔥 How come a Broadway theatre hasn't been renamed after her? This episode features returning guest and friend Eric Ulloa, recorded live from the West...
Episode #135
She's THE Queen of the Castle! Marilyn Caserta is here with her incredible Broadway debut story with SIX: the Musical. 🎤 Marilyn shares how her Cuban-Italian heritage has driven her life. 🔥 Let's celebrate her...
Episode #134
This incredible Mexican actor shares his story from his home country all the way to New York City! 🔥 Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit...
Episode #133
This Afro-Latina queen has made her roar be heard ever since she started performing! 🤩 In this episode, the incredible Shereen Pimentel shares her Broadway journey from The Lion King as the first Afro-Latina Young Nala...
Episode #132
Mateus Cardoso is the future Broadway Royalty; MARK OUR WORDS! 🔥 We are delighted to have recorded this episode with Mateus before his upcoming Broadway Debut! Get to know his background and his story before he takes a...
Episode #131
Tri-racial performer, writer, and producer Rebbekah shares a little about her life in the performing arts world. 🔥 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on! If you want to know more about our host...
Episode #130
Miguel Gil, an astounding young performer, is taking Broadway by storm, and we are here for it! 🫶🏼 From Venezuela, to Orlando, to New York, Kimberly Akimbo's cast member Miguel always brings his 100% to every work he...
Episode #129
From Miami to Broadway, Maria Bilbao shares how her Latinidad has influenced her most recent work: Johanna in the recent Broadway production of Sweeney Todd. 🩸 Her passion, like all Latinos, carries throughout this...
Episode #128
To celebrate & Juliet's first year on Broadway, Philippe Arroyo, who plays François in the show, gets candid about how his heritage has played a role in his acting journey. 🫶🏼 He also shares how he ended up in this...
Episode #127
Valeria Ceballos has had great opportunities to showcase her heritage and talent through some iconic Latiné roles, but also on the Dear Evan Hansen Tour! 🤩 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been working on...
Episode #125
Florencia Cuenca is paving the way when it comes to bringing Broadway to Spanish-speaking audiences! 🤩 This incredible Mexican actress and singer started a project with husband and past guest Jaime Lozano to mix...
Episode #124
Angel Sigala, the original actor who portrayed Mateo Díaz in the recent Broadway Show "New York, New York," goes down memory lane to the auditions for this production and the moment he got the part! 🤩 He also...
Episode #123
Kalyn West gets real and vulnerable about her Colombian Heritage and what it has meant to navigate the world as a Colombian-American in the Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry. ✨ In this episode, Broadway...
Episode #122
TikTok superstar Jorge Rivera-Herrans talks all things Epic, his musical, which blew up TikTok, and his latest Album, My Heart Says Go, intertwining his story and the power of his heritage. 🔥 He's working with Broadway...
Episode #121
Straight from the underworld comes this Latina actress to share her journey of resilience and pride! 🔥 Belén Moyano, an incredible performer, has been with the Hadestown tour for over two years and she recognizes the...
Episode #120
This episode is a dream come true episode! 🔥 Joey Contreras is an incredible songwriter and composer who has a LOT of shows in the works! 🫶🏼 Tune in to this incredible episode about heritage and how anyone can...
Episode #119
Legna Cedillo shares how she owes everything to her beautiful parents. 🤩 Tune in to listen to her story in the industry all the way to Americano! The Musical! 🔥 Please visit her Instagram to see what she's been...
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