Confessions Of An Actress
265 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsHosted by Broadway, TV and Film Actress, Author Meredith Patterson since 2018. Each week, Meredith sits down with her guests to catch up about their life in the entertainment industry. Authentic. Honest. Vulnerable.
Every Wednesday, Meredith gives you tips on how actresses and artists stay healthy; body, mind & spirit, in her bonus episodes called #WellnessWednesday. She is a board certified holistic health coach and graduate of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC and National Holistic Institute in Los Angeles.
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Episodes
97 - Confessions with Meredith
May 03, 2024 11:15 - 32 minutes - 15.4 MBIn keeping with authenticity, this is not the 99th episode as I said, it is truly the 97th. This is my confession and a deep dive into how I am unwinding so many beliefs. I dive into my connection to my worth being what I have accomplished as an artist and how I still don’t believe I have made it in the entertainment industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
#WellnessWednesday - How Dancing Helps Your Mental Health
May 01, 2024 06:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBDancing is fun and can be a great way to celebrate, but evidence also suggest that it can be a powerful tool for boosting mental health and well-being! Researchers have found that dancing can improve mood, combat depression, boost brain function, foster happiness, and even improve relationships. It can also improve psychological coping and overall well-being.1 Whether you prefer solo dancing or being involved in a more formalized and choreographed program, dancing offers obvious plusses to...
96 - Julie Foldesi
April 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJulie Foldesi is an actress, singer, songwriter, writer and musician. Some career highlights include: Broadway: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (2017 revival), Disney’s NEWSIES, Lincoln Center’s SOUTH PACIFIC, THE LITTLE WOMEN and THE FULL MONTY. TV: AS THE WORLD TURNS (Millicent, recurring). Solo albums: MY PLANS, THIS PART OF TOWN. Your songs have won folk and bluegrass competitionsWriter/Songwriter/Performer: Hallmark’s, IN THE KEY OF LOVE TV Movie 2019 co-creator, original songs; SUBM...
#WellnessWednesday - The Psychology of Mean Girls
April 24, 2024 15:40 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBMeredith talks about mean girl behavior, known as relational aggression and how it's definitely not fetch to be a mean girl in this world. Mean Girl behaivor is a survival tactic for people who are insecure, immature, jealous, egotistical, and yes, narcissistic. It is a learned behavior and an insidious type of bullying used that often goes unnoticed by parents, educators and even society in general. One of the problems is, the people you least expect it from, fall into this category. Twe...
95 - Confessions with Meredith - Residuals
April 19, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBDo you have to pay your agent or manager 10% of residuals forever? If you aren’t sure or worse, you think you have to, listen to this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
#WellnessWednesday - Huntington’s Disease
April 17, 2024 06:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBToday Meredith talks about a disease that runs in her family, Huntington’s Disease (HD). Huntington's Disease (HD) is a devastating genetic condition that affects the cells in your brain. It’s a progressive condition that gets worse over time. Common symptoms affect your movement, thoughts and feelings. Symptoms usually start between the ages of 30 and 50. Treatment is available to help you feel more comfortable. Read more about Huntington's Disease Click here for HDSA --- Send in a ...
94 - Sarina Hart
April 12, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBSarina Hart is an actor, percussionist, voice-over artist, and longtime resident of Whitefish, Montana. She was just recently seen as Annie Wilkes in The Whitefish Theatre Company’s production of Stephen King’s Misery. Directed by Kim Krueger Other acting credits include: Marianne Angel in The Revolutionists for WTC, Mrs. Muller in Montana Repertory Theatre’s national tour of Doubt, Puck in Midsummer Nights Dream for Montana Actor’s Theatre along with many other shows in Montana, Seattl...
#WellnessWednesday - Theta Waves
April 10, 2024 21:55 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBTheta waves are the second slowest brain wave and are connected to your subconscious mind. Theta waves are the second slowest brain wave and are connected to the subconscious mind. They are present during sleep and wakefulness. During sleep, they are present during the REM cycle and are responsible for vivid dreaming. They are also present during interim non-sleep states. For example, the period of time when an individual is slowly drifting to sleep asleep or suspended in the stage of light ...
93 - Confessions with Meredith - Tips to Manifest Success
April 05, 2024 18:48 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBState It / Claim It / Align Your Energy / Visualize / Find A Bigger Meaning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
92 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 19:13 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMeredith covers a lot of ground with her opinion of being a woman in the entertainment industry, success, celebrity, hard work, talent and determination. Is that combo all you need to be super successful? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
91 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 19:13 - 11 minutes - 11 MB--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
90 - Confessions with Meredith - Thrive On All Sides
April 03, 2024 19:08 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBConfessions with Meredith about where she is, how she is feeling about performing, auditions, motherhood, and how it is a struggle trying to thrive on all sides of life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
89 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 19:08 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBMeredith talks about the necessary conversation of gun safety and the representation of guns in Hollywood. https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/jun/13/amy-schumer-julianne-moore-guns-film-tv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
88 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 19:07 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBMeredith updates you on her life, her confessions and what’s new --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
87 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 19:07 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBMeredith talks about where she is now, what she’s looking forward to, why she started this podcast and thanks each and every one of you for supporting her always #confessionsofanactress --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
86 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 19:06 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBAfter a long break, Meredith connects on losing legends in the Broadway community, Casting Director Jay Binder and Legendary Designer Tony Walton. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
85 - My Broadway Audition
April 03, 2024 19:05 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBMeredith is back from hiatus and takes you through her audition for Music Man on Broadway! Order her book "Confessions Of An Actress: From Chorus Girl to Broadway Star" on Amazon. Available on Kindle, Hardcover & Paperback. Follow her on Instagram @merpatterson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
84 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 19:04 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe weekend after the release of her first book, Confessions Of An Actress: From Chorus Girl to Broadway Star, Meredith takes you through her feelings, thoughts and gratitude. Available in Print and Kindle --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
83 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 19:04 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBConfessions of an Actress: From Chorus Girl to Broadway Star is now available for pre-order on @amazonkindle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BLXMZSC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
82 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 19:03 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBBefore she goes on hiatus for the Summer, Meredith confesses a few things --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
81- Lois Grandi
April 03, 2024 18:51 - 1 hour - 143 MBLois has been hailed by critics as one of the most highly respected directors in the Bay Area. She has directed over 75 productions at Playhouse West and other theatres throughout the country. Her versatility as a director ranges from Pinter’s Betrayal “Betrayal Sparkles” (San Francisco Chronicle) to Noel Coward’s Private Lives “The production is crisp, clean and wonderfully vicious in a velvet-lined sort of way” (Contra Costa Times) to Sandy Wilson’s The Boy Friend (Bay Area Critic’s Circle ...
80 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 18:50 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBMeredith gives you a quick confession on what’s going on in her life 💚 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
79 - Jess LeProtto
April 03, 2024 18:50 - 56 minutes - 103 MBJess 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 Pla...
78 - Ryan Shore
April 03, 2024 18:49 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBRYAN 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 inclu...
77 - Dan Micciche
April 03, 2024 18:49 - 58 minutes - 107 MBDan 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 Bo...
76 - Nathaniel Hill
April 03, 2024 18:49 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBNathaniel 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 expe...
75 - I Got My First Vaccine Shot
April 03, 2024 18:48 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBMeredith 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
74 - One Year Ago Today
April 03, 2024 18:47 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBMeredith 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
73 - Confessions With Meredith
April 03, 2024 18:47 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBMeredith 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
72 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 18:47 - 24 minutes - 44.5 MBMeredith 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 v...
71 - Chase Brock
April 03, 2024 18:46 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBCHASE 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 M...
70 - Billy Stritch
April 03, 2024 18:45 - 48 minutes - 89 MBHappy 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...
69 - A Confession with Meredith
April 03, 2024 18:45 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBMeredith 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
68 - Bret Shuford
April 03, 2024 18:45 - 54 minutes - 99.6 MBAbout 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: commun...
67 - Erica von Kleist
April 03, 2024 18:44 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBMulti-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 ...
66 - Mike Eldred
April 03, 2024 18:44 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBMike 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 ...
65 - Confession with Meredith
April 03, 2024 18:44 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBHappy 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
64 - Confession from Meredith
April 03, 2024 18:43 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBThe 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
62 - Jonathan Freeman
April 03, 2024 18:43 - 43 minutes - 33 MBis 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 Clas...
61 - Amelia Cormack
April 03, 2024 18:42 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAmelia 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...
60 - Eric Krop
April 03, 2024 18:42 - 41 minutes - 31.5 MBEric 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 wi...
59 - My Dad - Bill Patterson
April 03, 2024 18:42 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBMeredith 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
58 - The 2020 Election with Meredith
April 03, 2024 18:40 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBMeredith connects with you about where we are in our country as people and artists. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
57 - My Mom - Donna Patterson
April 03, 2024 18:39 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThis is a very special episode with my Mom, Donna Patterson. She is my supporter, my rock, I love her. Born in California’s Bay Area, she is the daughter of a Chief Petty Navy Officer and her mother Irene who worked as a phone operator. Married 53 years to the love of her life, Donna successfully ran her own business for 35 years while raising 4 kids. She guided Meredith to be the Broadway, TV and Film actress she is with careful discipline and love. Learn how Donna guided Meredith and danced...
56 - Confessions with Meredith
April 03, 2024 18:39 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBYour host, Meredith Patterson, updates you on what she has been up to over the past couple months, moving to Montana, working with The Alpine Theatre Project, Live Streaming with South Devon Players and coloring with Coloring Broadway! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
55 - A Confession with Meredith
April 03, 2024 18:38 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBBefore taking a hiatus, Meredith briefly discusses the effects the pandemic is creating for live performers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
54 - Casting Director Julie Tucker
April 03, 2024 18:38 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBTwo Time Emmy Award Winning Casting Director, Julie Tucker of Tucker Meyerson Casting. Follow her on Instagram @julietuckercastingdirector. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
53 - Leo Ash Evens
April 03, 2024 18:37 - 1 hour - 104 MBLEO ASH EVENS is a Pittsburgh born and bred actor with a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Upon signing with his legit agents, CGF Talent defined him as "an enigma". A dynamic song and dance man as well as voice-over artist, signing with Innovative Artists in 2012, Leo enagages his sexy rasp for both rock ’n roll and commercial voice-overs. Currently, he is the voice of Siemens Technology. In his 10th year with MTCA (Musical Theatre College Auditions), Leo has evolved from monologue coach ...
52 - Marc Summers
April 03, 2024 18:36 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBMarc Summers is an American television personality, comedian, game show host, producer, and talk show host. He is best known for hosting Double Dare for Nickelodeon, Unwrapped for Food Network, and recently he was Executive Producer for both Dinner: Impossible and Restaurant: Impossible also for Food Network. www.marcsummerstv.com Follow @realmarcsummers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofanactress/message
51 - Frankie A. Rodriguez
April 03, 2024 18:36 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBRodriguez played the role of Mick in the Dekkoo series I'm Fine. He was promoted to series regular for the third and final season. He has had recurring and guest roles in television series Modern Family and This Close as well as in web series Raymond & Lane, That's the Gag, Only Children, and Going Up. In February 2019, it was announced Rodriguez would star in Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series as Carlos Rodriguez, the color guard captain and student choreographer. Th...