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A podcast for musical theatre artists with a unique perspective: through the eyes of the music director! Join Delano Mendoza (music director, actor, singer, voice/acting teacher) & Margo Mikkelson (music director, singer, actor) as they spill the tea on all things MT. Think of this like a vocal class, an acting coaching, a leadership coarse, a music directing mentorship, and an entertaining storytime all wrapped into one show. There's a little something for everyone! Along with sharing from our own experiences, we will have guests from all over to discuss important topics that come up in the audition and rehearsal rooms. Don't worry, there's enough tea to go around.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA podcast for musical theatre artists with a unique perspective: through the eyes of the music director! Join Delano Mendoza (music director, actor, singer, voice/acting teacher) & Margo Mikkelson (music director, singer, actor) as they spill the tea on all things MT.
What's the Tea, MD? is hosted by Delano Mendoza & Margo Mikkelson. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "So You Wanna Be a Music Director?" (20 October 2026, 58 minutes), "Are Music Directors the Cast Voice Teacher?" (29 September 2026, 30 minutes), and "Pop/Rock is the New Black" (15 September 2026, 26 minutes).
What's the Tea, MD? publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 19 episodes.
Booking probability for What's the Tea, MD? is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What's the Tea, MD? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What's the Tea, MD?'s contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for What's the Tea, MD? are Artists, Writers & Performers. What's the Tea, MD? has an arts audience.
Delano Mendoza & Margo Mikkelson hosts What's the Tea, MD?, an arts podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Episode #18
Ready to be inducted into the super secret society that magically turns you into a music director? Just kidding. But if you know of one, please let us know! Music directors wear many hats during the course of an...
Episode #17
MD = Voice Teacher? We may be wading into controversial waters here, but it's an important question to consider. Should MDs have a vocal background? Are MDs expected teach voice in a vocal coaching? Who makes the rule...
Episode #16
But whyyyyyy!? Not all musical theatre is created equal, and pop/rock is one of those categories that actors don't always love to sing. "Because, like, how are you supposed to pick a pop/rock song, let alone act it?"...
Episode #15
Wanna know the real tea?! Audition myths are alive and well, and most of them are not worth your time. Yeah, you read that right! Don't waste your time worrying about the perfect outfit or singing the "do not sing list"...
Episode #14
Our co-host, Delano, had an "epic adventure" in NYC, taking Lindsay Mendez and Ryan Scott Oliver's Actor Therapy Summer Intensive! Join Margo for a spot of tea as she interviews Delano, asking him about his biggest...
Episode #13
Auditions and callbacks are finished, and the directing team begins piecing the puzzle together. So what are the conversations like behind the table? How do we decide who goes where? Join us for an insightful...
Episode #12
It's opening week and the voice isn't voicing. * sigh * Voice problems can be so frustrating, and they tend to happen at the most inconvenient times. We're going to break down some of the variables that are in your...
That little voice in your head calling you a fraud? Yeah, it's time to evict them. Let's be real; imposter syndrome sucks. Joined by special guest, Barbara Jurgensmeier, the tea trio (see what we did there) unpacks what...
What's the Tea, MD?
Sometimes one cuppa isn't enough-a. See what we did there? Margo shares one of her favorite acting the song tips in this extra sip! Enjoy! Follow us on IG (@whatistheteamd) and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to...
Episode #9
The audition notice says 16 bars. But which 16 bars make sense? What does the casting panel want to see? Crafting an audition cut can be fun when you have some good starting points. Join Delano and Margo for a hot cuppa...
Episode #8
It's all about the vibes. And in a rehearsal room, there are behaviors that make the vibes ELECTRIC, and actions that bring the whole mood down. The way we show up - from the production team to the cast and everyone in...
Episode #7
Some might say that working on acting the song is exclusively the director's job. But what about all of the details in the music that inform the story? And doesn't the story inform the vocal choices to be made? Oooh...
Episode #6
Sheet music can be a gold mine for the singing actor, providing a map for the character's journey. So how do we find these clues? How important is it to sing EXACTLY what's written? When is there room for freedom...
Smaller audition books are all the rage! Who has time to shuffle through 30 songs that haven't been touched since senior recital to find the perfect audition piece? Focusing on who YOU are as a person and artist will...
<p>Let's get in the weeds. How do we help the ensemble discover and portray the story behind the pitches on the page? Teaching notes alone isn't enough. Our duty is to develop and arm our casts with as many tools as we...
Episode #3
<p>Most music directors GUSH over a tight, clean ensemble sound. So what goes into making that happen? Before we get in the weeds over the technical aspects of teaching and directing the ensemble, we gotta talk about...
<p>Let's BELT. Or, maybe not? Should I belt this song? Do I need to belt in every audition? We're in an age where musical theatre continues to be written higher and higher, and they want it LOUD. So, does that mean we...
Episode #1
<p>We want actors to SUCCEED! Auditioning can be scary, we know. Listen as we uncover some of the most common mistakes we see actors make and provide strategies to improve them. Don't worry, we also share our most...
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