Industry Talk with Connie Rotella
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -Welcome to Industry Talk with host, Connie Rotella.
Every week we bring you a new topic based on strengthening your career within the Arts Industry to learn something new or be reminded on how to be consistent with the work you want to showcase within the business.
We are here to give you the constant support you need to make your dream career come to life even more.
A reminder of your fullest potential is only a listen away!
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Ep.50- In the zone with Alexandra "Spicey" Landé
May 08, 2023 22:11 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBAlexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé is a Montreal choreographer, dancer, and instructor with more than 20 years experience, 10 of which were devoted to choreography. A major player on the Québec Hip-Hop dance scene, her passion for the art form was born in the 80’s when she was but a girl. The renowned Bust A Move Festival (2005-2015) was founded and created by Alexandra—a great event in urban/street dance in Canada. At the close of 2015, she founded Ebnfloh Dance Company whose mission continues to be ...
Ep. 49- Preparation meets opportunity with Katrine Hurtubise
April 26, 2023 21:41 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBKatrine started in post-production 25 years ago and then moved to an agency where she first worked as an assistant but quickly became a junior agent. Under the guidance of her mentor, she started building her own roster and continued learning the quirks of the industry and then, almost 18 years ago, she opened her own company. Having studied in production, dabbled in radio and then worked in animation, dubbing and other spheres of post-production – becoming an agent seemed like the perfect...
Ep. 48- Living the dream with Nicole Raviv
April 26, 2023 19:18 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBNicole Raviv is an international musical artist. A trilingual singer, songwriter and actress, she has performed globally in English, French, Hebrew, and Arabic. Raviv was born in Montreal, Canada to a Romanian mother and Moroccan father who immigrated from Israel. Raised in a multicultural household, she began training at McGill University's conservatory of music. Raviv moved to New York City, where she studied at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) and graduated with a Bachelor...
Ep. 47- The fire within with Jonathan Beaudoin (Production Designer and Artistic Director)
April 26, 2023 19:10 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBFrom a dance background, Jonathan is a production designer with clear concepts and bold aesthetics seeking new challenges and collaborations. He has collaborated in more than 50 productions of theatre, circus, dance, parades, films, and live events which he was nominated for a Broadway World Award. His work showcases a wide variety of visual aspects of a performance, combining set, wardrobe, lighting, props, and puppetry. His eye for seeing the bigger picture and his attention to details bro...
Ep 46- La danse avec Stéphanie Decourteille
April 13, 2023 02:29 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBFormée professionnellement en ballet et en danse contemporaine, Stéphanie compte plus de 25 années de carrière autant à titre d’interprète et chorégraphe que de pédagogue et formatrice en danse contemporaine. Les artistes Andrej Glegolski, Robert Lepage, Bruno Agati, Kader Attou, Corinne Lanselle et Manon Barbeau font notamment appel à elle. Vertiges, son premier solo et court-métrage de danse lui valent la reconnaissance de ses pairs. Depuis 2010, elle accompagne artistes professionnel.le....
Ep 45- Living from your passion with professional dancers Christian Millette and Denitsa Ikomonova
March 27, 2023 14:07 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDenitsa Ikonomova et Christian Millette partagent bien plus que la danse. Amis depuis de nombreuses années, ils dansent partout ensemble sur des gros contrats de télévision.
Ep 44- Intimacy/ Trauma/ Pronouns with Stephanie Breton
March 21, 2023 02:56 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBStephanie’s favorite Intimacy Coordinating credits include : the tv series The Recruit (Netflix) and 3Pines (Amazon), the movie Disappointment BLVD (Dir:Ari Aster) , Lignes de Fuite (Réal: Myriam Bouchard/Catherine Chabot) and Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Theatre Français de Toronto). Since 2018, she’s put in over 100 hours of training as an Intimacy Professional. For the stage with various teachers at IDC (Intimacy Directors and Coordinators) and since 2021 with ICC (Intimacy Coordinators Can...
Ep43 - How to use your voice to communicate better with David Tyler
March 13, 2023 14:04 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBDavid Tyler is a voice actor, communication consultant, speaker, and coach based in Montréal, Canada. He has 35+ years of experience in TV & radio broadcasting. His mantra of 'Stop Communicating and Start Connecting' is his counsel to anyone trying to make an impact in today's over-connected world. And here are my websites: davidtyler.com davidtylerspeaks.com myvoiceovercoach.com
Ep42 - Plan A with Isabelle Giroux
March 07, 2023 18:08 - 37 minutes - 53.4 MBOriginally from Trois-Rivières, Isabelle Giroux is an alumni of the music program at Cégep de Drummondville, in Quebec, where she studied with renowned singer Johanne Blouin. She also graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles, where she studied Musical Theatre and Cinema, as well as perfected her American accent. Isabelle can't get enough of the show business. She's got energy and more than one trick in her bag. You will get to see more of her, either in movies...
Ep41 - Tony Marinaro on Industry Talk
February 20, 2023 16:48 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBTony Marinaro is one of Canada's top sports personalities and host of The Sick Podcast. In 1995, Tony got his first taste of radio, when Pino Asaro former GM of The Montreal Impact, asked Tony to help him out on a radio show that he was hosting on Sunday nights on CFMB. Tony, loved it and continued to call in to sports radio shows and continued to knock on doors. In 2002, The Team 990 wanted to have a Montreal Canadiens Postgame show. Then GM Wayne Bews asked Tony to host the show, which Tony...
Ep40 - Stage Combat and Mocap with Shawn Baichoo
February 14, 2023 20:50 - 46 minutes - 68 MBShawn has been acting professionally for almost 25 years, having worked in television, film, theatre, fight choreography, stunts, animation, and dubbing. He is especially prolific in the field of video games, having played Wrench in the popular Watchdogs series, Lion in Rainbow Six: Siege, the protagonists in both Outlast and Outlast 2, numerous characters in the Assassin's Creed franchise, and countless other roles in over 60 games.
Ep39 - Come in the Room With Your Personality with Casting Director Maxime Giroux
February 06, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 73.7 MBMaxime Giroux has more than 20 years of experience casting in French and in English. Commercials, features, web series, and television shows, they like to work in all spheres to make you discover the talent that you need. Maxime Giroux possède plus de 20 ans d’expérience en casting autant en français qu’en anglais. Alternant entres les campagnes publicitaires, les long-métrages et les séries télévisées, ils aiment toucher à toutes les sphères pour vous faire découvrir le talent que vous rec...
Ep38 - No More Excuses, Let’s Start with Nir Guzinski
January 30, 2023 14:44 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBAlways a dreamer, Nir began his career in the spotlight as a young boy making impersonations and skits in front of his family during the holidays and reunions, with aspirations of being on the big screen and on stage in front of large audiences. With appearances on NBC's hit hospital drama "Transplant", Nickelodeon's "Snow Day", "Misanthrope" starring Shailene Woodley & Ben Mendelsohn, Bravo’s “19-2” and the CBC’s “This Life”, along with numerous independent productions, Nir has come a long...
Ep37 - Never Give Up with Sandy Martinez
January 23, 2023 15:52 - 31 minutes - 47 MBMartinez Creative Management Talent Agency Fondée en 2001, MCM est une agence de gérance où nous nous associons à nos artistes à plusieurs niveaux. Nous mettons toutes les chances de nôtre côté en mariant leurs multiples talents respectifs et en apportant à leur carrière une vision claire, une ligne directrice ainsi qu'une gestion de leur image qui reflète leur personnalité, leur passion et leur buts. Nous sommes très actifs et créatifs non seulement dans notre façon de choisir des rôles ...
Ep36 - Just Be with Felicia Shulman
January 12, 2023 22:56 - 56 minutes - 87.9 MBFollow your Bliss. What turns you on. What makes you and your body feel alive and empowered! Start noticing what and who sucks that from you in your life. Is it too many screens? People who don’t encourage and truly unconditionally support you….. Notice. Become aware and make a new choice. Like nature, we, our bodies, the industry, life, is ALWAYS changing. So nothing, not even the slow times or hard times will stay the same, they are sure to change, just as the seasons do. So in the meant...
Ep35 - Own Who You Are with Daniel Murphy
January 09, 2023 16:51 - 32 minutes - 52.2 MBDaniel Murphy is a Canadian actor and singer-songwriter. As an experienced triple-threat with a passion for storytelling, Daniel has been sharing his remarkable talent with the Canadian entertainment industry for over 20 years. Daniel began his career at the Stratford Festival in the productions of “West Side Story” and “Dracula”, and later played Gilbert Blythe in the production of “Anne of Green Gables” at the Charlottetown Festival. He went on to perform in the stage run of “Chicago” in b...
Ep34 - Meeting Each Opportunity with Elyzabeth Diaga
December 05, 2022 15:28 - 50 minutes - 80.7 MBDaughter of Canadian soprano Nicole Lorange and Spanish sculptor Kieff Grediaga, Elyzabeth discovers her passion for the stage at a very young age. Indeed, singing, dancing, acting and traveling around the world are part of her day-to-day life. This lifestyle draws a very unusual path for her… Despite a classical music influence at home, it is her rebellious side that will push Elyzabeth towards rock music when she sees Pat Benatar’s first video on MTV during a trip to New York where moth...
Ep33 - Dreams Do Come True w/Nathalie Bonin
November 28, 2022 14:38 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBNathalie Bonin is a composer and violinist from Montreal, Canada now based in Los Angeles. Composer and Solo Violinist for the Grammy Winning “Women Warriors: The Voices of Change” soundtrack, her most recent album “Queen of Hearts” received multiple accolades including a Nomination from the Music+Sound Award for “Best Use of Production Music in a TV Trailer”, the HMMA Award for “Instrumental” category for her piece “Euphoria”and the Mark Award for “Classical Track of the Year” with “Arriva...
Ep32 - A Dream Turned Reality with Travis Cormier
November 21, 2022 00:20 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Travis Cormier! Travis shares with us his step-by-step journey on how he turned his passion into an international career. A dream that turned into reality! He discovered the secret and followed his heart which led him to meet the right industry artists who inspired him to become the artist he is now. Travis released his first album Dollars & Hearts in 2018. Produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi) and recorded at the Warehouse Studio in Van...
Ep31 - For the Love of TAP with Travis Knights
November 14, 2022 14:45 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBTap Dancer. Performer. Choreographer. Speaker. Believer. Montreal native Travis Knights is realizing his dreams, pounding rhythms on wood floors all over the world. His talent and dedication have earned him audiences in Shanghai, Dusseldorf, Paris, New York, and Vancouver to name a few. His career started in 2000, when he was cast as a principal dancer in the motion picture biography of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. The film, entitled 'Bojangles' was chor...
Ep30 - Is the Industry Making You Happy?
November 08, 2022 16:29 - 50 minutes - 80.5 MBOn this episode, we're joined by Jeff Dimitriou. Megahouse Industry choreographer, director, and artist Jeff Dimitriou, is renowned for the energy and passion he instills within and around artistic projects that include Film, Television, World Ceremonies, Theatre, Live events, and Art Installations. Jeff is co-creator of 4 original shows currently being rehearsed with Creativiva, for Sandals Beaches Resort in the Turks & Caico’s, as well as a JDX original creation titled “SOZO”, which premi...
Ep29 - International Show Creator Nathalie Yves Gaulthier: Discovering Talent and Accompanying Them in the Business
October 31, 2022 13:47 - 53 minutes - 84.4 MBBorn in a small fishing village in Gaspe, Quebec, then raised in Iqaluit, N.W.T, Nathalie Yves Gaulthier spent most of her childhood a blonde-green eyed minority raised amongst Inuits/(Eskimos). By age 10, she was fluent in her native French, Inuit, then English. She wrote her first play at age 7 “Blue Christmas”, and was featured on CBC radio as a young upcoming writer and director. From ages 10 to her 20s, Nathalie was a known face in the Quebec Television world, appearing as a regular o...
Ep28 - The Business Side of Acting with Adam Reid
October 24, 2022 13:26 - 48 minutes - 72.3 MBToday, we're joined by Adam Reid; Award-Winning Fluently Bilingual Master Of Ceremonies, Producer and Actor Of Change. Adam has hosted hundreds of events, shows, and galas for brands across North America. His passion for personal growth, alongside his life achievements, has positioned him as an impactful keynote speaker. His talk “REIDFrame Your Mind. REIDFrame your Life” will leave audiences feeling empowered to see the world through clearer lenses. The goal? To equip you with the tools to...
Ep27 - Why Should Creatives Train In Improvisation?
October 17, 2022 13:06 - 41 minutes - 61.6 MBIn the episode, we are joined by Anik Matern! Anik Matern is a professional actor and an acting teacher/trainer/coach and has been, for almost 40 years. As an actress, she has lent her voice to numerous cartoon characters, has played in a dozen commercials, and feature films, including series regular roles in two television series aimed at young audiences; ‘Back to Sherwood’ and ‘Space Cases’. As a teacher/trainer, Anik was also the Founder and Artistic Director of a private training gro...
Ep26 - Clarie Jacques on Winning her First Prix Gemeaux
October 03, 2022 13:25 - 55 minutes - 68.7 MBLearn Claire’s secret on how she made it to winning an award! Listen until the very end. Her journey is just like yours and mine.
Ep26 - Celebrating Claire Jacques
October 03, 2022 13:25 - 55 minutes - 68.7 MBLearn Claire’s secret on how she made it to winning an award! Listen until the very end. Her journey is just like yours and mine.
Ep25 - The Next Generation of Artists w/Alessandro Gabrielli
May 09, 2022 15:45 - 1 hour - 138 MBSpecial Bonus episode! Living from passion: Mother and Son interview. On this episode, I interview my son Alessandro Gabrielli on his passion and artistic path. He speaks about how he views the journey ahead and what his interests are. A must-listen for all teens that want to hear the real talk behind the scenes. The next generation of Artists is evolving and becoming the next best version of themselves with the help of a healthy supportive environment and professional surroundings.
Ep24 - The Audition Room w/ Victoria Sanchez
May 02, 2022 16:24 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBMeet the wonderful Victoria Sanchez and listen to how she got started in the business and what she did in the audition room to book her first roles in TV series and film. Her instinct to show up super ready and confident to auditions got her the job time and time again. The time spent at home to prepare is an actor's job and it worked out really well for Victoria for years.
Ep23 - Meet Ice Dance Choreographer, Marie-France Dubreuil
April 25, 2022 17:11 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBTo be the best you can be, listen to the choreographer behind the Olympic Champions of Ice Dance. Marie-France Dubreuil is a Canadian ice dancing coach and former competitor. With her husband Patrice Lauzon, she is a two-time World silver medallist. "Show up as the champion you are," says, Marie-France Dubreuil. On this episode of Industry Talk, she shares the mindset behind all the wins.
Ep22 - The Heart is At the Center of Who We Are w/Jean-Jacques Pillet
April 11, 2022 17:26 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBEnjoy this heart-to-heart talk with Jean-Jacques Pillet. Take the time to feel and bring everything back to where it all starts.
Ep21 - Showing Up with your Full Potential w/Emilie Josset
April 04, 2022 15:08 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBNotre tour premier podcast en français avec la merveilleuse Emilie Josset! Une bonne préparation, c’est la clé pour des auditions solides et détendues. On écoute Emilie parler de l’analyse de texte qui est au coeur de ce processus.
Ep20 - Get Audition Ready with Chris Barillaro and Jonathan Patterson
March 28, 2022 19:12 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAre YOU audition-ready? Do you feel vocally prepared to show up to a musical theatre audition? Do you know what to bring into the room and how to approach the pianist or musical director? In this episode, join Musical Director Chris Barillaro and Jonathan Patterson, Head of Music at the National Theatre School of Canada, on what they have to say about preparing for auditions.
From Being Artists to Writing and Producing their First TV Show w/Aiza & Kamana Ntibarikure (Real Blackity Talk)
March 21, 2022 15:28 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe ground-breaking Docu-Series, hosted by sisters Aiza and Kamana Ntibarikure. The Show explores the voices of Black Women and non-binary Black people. Aiza and Kamana are always ready to spill the tea or share a little behind-the-scenes anecdote about their personal lives. Likewise, as two natural performers with remarkable synergy, they are always ready to break into a song or skit to punctuate their stories. Real Blackity Talk is a love letter to Black Canadians. "We’re not being fully ...
Ep19 - From Being Artists to Writing and Producing their First TV Show w/Aiza & Kamana Ntibarikure (Real Blackity Talk)
March 21, 2022 15:28 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe ground-breaking Docu-Series, hosted by sisters Aiza and Kamana Ntibarikure. The Show explores the voices of Black Women and non-binary Black people. Aiza and Kamana are always ready to spill the tea or share a little behind-the-scenes anecdote about their personal lives. Likewise, as two natural performers with remarkable synergy, they are always ready to break into a song or skit to punctuate their stories. Real Blackity Talk is a love letter to Black Canadians. "We’re not being fully ...
Ep18 - From Working as a Professional in the Industry to Giving Back as a Drama Therapist w/Todd Hunter
March 14, 2022 14:43 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBMindfulness is what we should bring into our everyday life. Todd shares with us how to move forward in your life by being in the present moment and knowing how to deal with all your emotions and life events. Are you ready to feel free and open your heart? Take a listen to his words of wisdom.
Ep17 - Industry Talk with Actor Kareem Alleyne
March 07, 2022 16:46 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHow does it feel to be an actor in today's world? What do you do to stay in shape physically and mentally for the industry? Kareem is a hard-working actor. He takes his training skills to the next level by always showing up and being ready for everything. He has so much to offer, only time is preparing him for what's to come. His energy and smile are contagious and he shares a lot about his process in this industry. Meet actor Kareem Alleyne!
Ep16 - A Talk with Casting Director Jessica Greenberg from Greenberg Casting
February 28, 2022 16:18 - 36 minutes - 66.5 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Industry Talk! We kick off the season with a super informative episode about casting with our wonderful guest, Jessica Greenberg from Greenberg Casting!
Ep15 - How to Strive in the Industry with Kim Richardson
February 21, 2022 15:24 - 49 minutes - 78.2 MBWe end Season One with the incredible Kim Richardson! Montreal fell in love with her voice and here she is to share her journey and how Montreal became her new home. Listen and see how one show in Montreal changed her trajectory and how accepted her with open arms. The public loved her from day one and we are happy to have her with us on Industry Talk.
Ep14 - Industry Talk with Barnev Valsaint
February 14, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBArtist, singer and songwriter Barnev Valsaint joins us this week on Industry Talk sharing his journey from his number one hit song with the hip hop group Dubmatique on their hit ''Soul Pleureur''. The success of this song is historical because it launched Quebec's hip hop! Barnev has also been working and touring with the legendary Celine Dion for the past 20 years. Now he is getting ready to launch his first solo album this summer. The stars were always aligned for Barnev. He shares with u...
Ep13 - Industry talk with Songwriter and Producer, Albert Chambers
February 07, 2022 17:01 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThis is a great episode for every songwriter and artist writing and producing their own music! Albert Chambers has been on the cutting edge of creating amazing works of art working alongside David Usher, Corey Hart, Dream Theatre, Debbie Gibson, Simple Plan and many others. In 2013 Chambers was nominated for a Juno award and a Felix award for Best Adult Contemporary Album of the Year, for his work on Coral Egan’s “The Year He Drove Me Crazy”. Chambers went on to become an Official Juno Jur...
Ep12 - Industry Talk with Breaking the Curtain
January 31, 2022 16:02 - 45 minutes - 42 MBGo get your greatness with Entrepreneur, Director and Consultant Connie Rotella! Get to know our program director more with this interview created by Breaking the Curtain, two academy artists that took action and created a theatre podcast that has reached over 14K listeners around the world. Connie is always open to sharing her story on the 'HOW TO GET IT DONE.' When you show up to your life and dreams then passion leads the way to your own greatness and doors open without you having to wa...
Ep11 - The Life of A Working Actress with Tatiana Turner
January 24, 2022 15:33 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBHere’s a hard-working actress living the American dream. She started off being a dancer and going to theatre school in Montréal, then went on to move to Vancouver and landed in LA where she is living from her acting career. It takes a lot of work and determination for one to believe in themselves and make it all happen. If this is your dream you will see how Tatiana made it to Hollywood where she is living from her passion. Enjoy the interview!
Ep10 - A Conversation with Terra C Macleod
January 17, 2022 17:20 - 16 minutes - 28.9 MBYou want to work on Broadway and audition in NYC? Tune in and see how you can make it, too! From schooling to training, to touring - Terra C Macleod speaks about her journey as a Triple Threat Artist.
Ep9 - Industry Talk with Casting Director/ Choreographer/ Coach Rick Tjia
January 10, 2022 15:13 - 47 minutes - 77.2 MBDancers: open your ears and start training right for your career. Everything you need to know or learn about dance is right here in this truthful conversation with Rick Tjia. Do you want to turn your passion into a long lasting career and be respected for your technique and skills? Research where to find what you need to make this work the best way for you!
Ep8 - Creativity talk with Jean-Jacques Pillet
January 03, 2022 14:40 - 24 minutes - 22 MBStarting the new year with a creativity talk with Jean- Jacques Pillet. What will you do with your creativity and how will you materialize this energy?The expansion on your creativity. The awakening of creativity. The process of creativity...
Ep7 - The Voice World with Dawn Ford
December 20, 2021 15:57 - 30 minutes - 50.2 MBOn this episode, we embark into the 'voice world' with Dawn Ford! Learn everything it takes to become a voice actor.
Ep6 - Step Up Your Game with director Phil Bovet
December 13, 2021 15:48 - 27 minutes - 47.5 MBWe're joined again by director Phil Bovet in yet another insightful episode! Learn the importance of learning the work before showing up on set, collaborating with different people on set, taking direction, and getting the product better.
Ep5 - Finding the Best Representation for You: A Conversation with Tania Giampetrone
December 06, 2021 16:12 - 17 minutes - 14 MBJoin Connie and Tania Giampetrone from Reisler Talent as they discuss finding a perfect fit when doing your research to find the right representation for your work. Learn the skills to prepare like a true industry professional!
Ep4 - A Conversation with Richard Jutras
November 29, 2021 17:04 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBOn this episode of Industry Talk, we're joined by actor, Richard Jutras, who so graciously sat down with us to discuss his passion towards camera work and telling stories spanning over a 46 year career.
Ep3 - A Talk with Award Winning Director Sergine Dumais
November 22, 2021 15:49 - 18 minutes - 29.9 MBA Talk with Award Winning Director Sergine Dumais (Wichita) Sergine speaks with us about voice acting and how to trust in yourself and to just go for it! We talk about making different choices and the work ethic an actor should be doing daily with a chart that can help you discover more about a character. It’s like homework for actors when they only think they need to act in person they can also do the chart work and add action verbs and as if to their homework.