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You Booked It - How to create a successful entertainment career!

226 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 71 ratings

Dane Reis interviews entertainment professionals where guests share their journey's through the industry to discover the fundamentals and golden nuggets that create a successful entertainment career! ...you know, because training usually skips that part about how to actually make your skills work for you, in the real world. Learn more, join the Community, and unlock unlimited masterclasses... https://youbookeditpodcast.com

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Rebecca De Carteret (Becs) - Owner of City Katz

July 12, 2020 07:01 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

Hailing from Gloucestershire, England, Becs was always attracted to the bright lights of the big cities. Upon completion of her degree she went on to work with the likes of Rihanna and British pop group MPeople. She performed at the Royal Albert Hall, and also became the featured dancer on a 10 part season called ‘Justin Lee Collins Good Times’ for Tiger aspect. Becs also owns City Katz. A production company and multifaceted girl group. IG: @british_becs83 IG: @city_katz SFX by Zapsplat

Caitlin Ary - Musical Theatre Actor & Singer Songwriter

July 11, 2020 07:01 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MB

Caitlin Ary was most recently seen on the Netflix Original docu-series, "Westside", following the lives of singer-songwriters in Los Angeles. Other credits include: Opium at Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas; Baz: Star Crossed Love at Palazzo Theatre, Las Vegas; she played the role of St. Jimmy in the West Coast Regional Premiere of American Idiot. She loves to play gender bending or gender reversed roles as often as possible. IG: @sanctu caitlinary.com SFX by Zapsplat

Caitlin Ary - Muscial Theatre Actor & Singer Songwriter

July 11, 2020 07:01 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MB

Caitlin Ary was most recently seen on the Netflix Original docu-series, "Westside", following the lives of singer-songwriters in Los Angeles. Other credits include: Opium at Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas; Baz: Star Crossed Love at Palazzo Theatre, Las Vegas; she played the role of St. Jimmy in the West Coast Regional Premiere of American Idiot. She loves to play gender bending or gender reversed roles as often as possible. IG: @sanctu caitlinary.com SFX by Zapsplat

Michael Radiff - Aerialist. Dancer. Acrobat.

July 10, 2020 07:01 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Michael has performed professionally for almost 15 years. His career began as a dancer on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. There he found his passion for the Aerial Arts which brought him to Las Vegas in 2012. Since then he has performed as an aerialist, dancer, and acrobat in many events and several shows across the Las Vegas Strip. IG: @mbradiff SFX by Zapsplat

Rachel Bertone - Award Winning Director & Choreographer

July 09, 2020 07:01 - 30 minutes - 43 MB

Rachel Bertone is an award-winning director/choreographer and a professor of theater and dance. She has staged over 50 musicals in the Boston theater scene alone where she has collected multiple IRNE Awards. She has taught at numerous prestigious institutions including The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, The American Repertory Theater Institute at Harvard University, Emerson College, and Long Island University Post. Musical Theatre with Rachel Bertone https://rachelbertone.com   SFX by Z...

Kirbi Jo Long - Frontwoman, Actor, Model

July 08, 2020 07:01 - 33 minutes - 47.2 MB

Kirbi is a Las Vegas-based singer, actor, and runway/print model best known for her leading roles in Jubilee and Vegas the Show, Divas3, and the touring company of West End's Abba Mania. Kirbi has fronted numerous top 40 bands with Hank Lane Productions in New York City, and has toured with the USO Show Troupe since 2010, with whom she opened for Katy Perry and Tim McGraw. IG: @kirbijolong https://kirbijolong.com SFX by Zapsplat

Trent Mills - Musical Theatre & Voice Actor

July 07, 2020 07:01 - 31 minutes - 44.5 MB

Trent Mills is an Actor, Singer and Musical Theatre coach. Most recently he played Marcellus in Music Man starring Adam Pascal and voiced the character Lero-ro for the upcoming anime series Tower of God. other favorite credits include Shrek in Shrek the Musical, Casey in Swing! The Musical, Ash in The Evil Dead the Musical (Nat'l Tour). IG : @GiantTrent Twitch: pixelplayhouse Watch 'Tower of God' - on CrunchyRoll SFX by Zapsplat

Ilir Avdyli - Dynamic Performer & Creator of 'IA Production'

July 06, 2020 07:01 - 33 minutes - 47.4 MB

Ilir was born and raised in Albania. His talent picked him out of the crowd and took him traveling and performing all over Europe and Asia by the age of 13. For eight years Ilir performed in Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas as well as many other shows up and down the strip, including Cirque du Soleil. His global work has even given him the opportunity to work as a judge on international TV shows. IG: @ilirav11 https://ia-prodution.com SFX by Zapsplat

David Errigo - LA based Voice Actor

July 05, 2020 07:01 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

David is a voice actor based in Los Angeles. Arriving in L.A. in 2016 he hit the ground running... Some favorite credits are Cubone in Detective Pikachu, Scribbler in Dreamworks’ Dragons Dawn of New Riders, and Ferb in Milo Murphy’s Law. He’s really looking forward to sharing the new Disney Channel Original Movie Phineas and Ferb Candace Against The Universe where he returns to the role of Ferb. IG: @errigovoice SFX by Zapsplat

Brittni Trippi - Cirque du Soleil Dancer & Choreographer

July 04, 2020 07:01 - 33 minutes - 47 MB

Brittni is originally from Florida. In 2009 Brittni made it to "Vegas Week" on SYTYCD. Brittni's credits include a variety shows such as Tournament of Kings, Robin Anton’s Pussy Cat Dolls, and Zombie Burlesque. Brittni has also worked for Cirque Du Soleil for six years in various shows. Her choreography and direction work has been enjoyed by audiences at Broadway Bares, Golden Rainbow Ribbon of Life, Fremont St, and Cirque du Soleil. IG: @b_trippi SFX by Zapsplat

David Christensen - Performer turned Theatre Writer

July 03, 2020 07:01 - 21 minutes - 30.8 MB

A graduate of the Boston Conservatory and a member of the BMI Advanced Musical Theatre Writing Workshop, David’s work has been featured at Joe’s Pub, The Laurie Beechman, and 54 Below, among others. His musical, ‘Cookies' was featured in the New York Musical Festival with director Jeff Whiting. He wrote the score, along with Luke Holloway, to ‘Santa Claus: The Musical' which has been featured at theaters around the country. santaclausthemusical.com SFX by Zapsplat

James Simpson - International Dancer & Freelancer

July 02, 2020 07:01 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MB

James is originally from the United Kingdom where he trained in performing arts. He began his professional career performing around London where he danced in 50 Cent's UK tour. US credits include dancing in Aerosmith's resident show in Las Vegas, The Australian Bee Gees Show, and the Latin Grammys. Fun fact... he also has a Great Dane and a black cat. IG: @jamessimo SFX by Zapsplat

Merissa Czyz - NYC Actress & Audiobook Voice Actor

July 01, 2020 07:01 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Merissa Czyz is a NYC actress. After graduating from The Boston Conservatory, she traveled the country with the touring production of HAIR. She made her Off Broadway debut at The Signature Theater, and became a member of the Ensemble Studio Theater. Favorite works include: YES, GOD, YES, City on a Hill, New Amsterdam, and Love Life, and has recorded several children's audiobooks. IG: @merissaczyz merissaczyz.com SFX by Zapsplat

Jason Kalish - Tap Dancing Virtuoso

June 30, 2020 07:01 - 44 minutes - 62.4 MB

Jason Kalish has been teaching the art of American Tap Dance for almost 30 years. He has also created a classy and high energy tap dancing act called, “Style and Grace”. Credits include: Post Modern Jukebox, Rock N Rio Las Vegas, Rose Rabbit Lie, Larry King, Chris Botti, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Jaimie Fox, Harry Connick Jr., LeAnn Rimes, The Eagles, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Jack Black, Stacy Keach, Gregory Hines, Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs. IG: @reallyfastfeet IG: @styleandgracetap ...

Steven Cardona - NYC Choreographer & Associate Director

June 29, 2020 07:01 - 34 minutes - 48.6 MB

Steven is a teaching artist for Disney Theatrical Group, for which he teaches choreography from all of the Disney On Broadway shows. Steven is the creator of Innovative Theatrics... a new web- series featuring musical numbers from New York composers. He holds a BFA from the Boston Conservatory. IG: @Innovative_Theatrics IG: @stvncardona SFX by Zapsplat

Natalie Brown - Australian Musical Theatre Performer & Word Traveler!

June 28, 2020 07:01 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

Natalie is originally from Sydney, Australia where she studied in Musical Theatre. She has been fortunate to entertain audiences all over the globe! From Universal Studios Japan, to international bookings on multiple cruise lines, to Las Vegas. Natalie has also been seen in a multitude of corporate events, commercals, and the hit TV show... Curb Your Enthusiasm. IG: @nataliebrownlv SFX by Zapsplat

Shai Yammanee - Singer. Dancer. Actor. Butler?

June 27, 2020 07:01 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

Shai graduated from WAAPA and has performed around the World. In Australia Shai performed in a multitude of operas and muscial theatre productions. He was even a Butler for members of the Royal Family of England. In the USA Shai performed with THE LAS VEGAS TENORS, JUBILEE!, and the Farewell National Tour of MAMMA MIA! Shai is also photographer and videographer. shaiyammanee.com @shai_yammanee @shai_productions SFX by Zapsplat

Ruby Lewis - Broadway Leading Lady

June 26, 2020 07:01 - 34 minutes - 48.5 MB

Ruby has made headlines in New York, LA, Las Vegas and across the country. She starred as Indigo in Cirque du Soleil’s premiere Broadway show, Paramour. Betty Hutton & Peggy Lee in Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole. Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn. Daisy in BAZ Vegas. Nat'l Tour: Gypsy, Grease, Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You. Her one-woman show, Blue-Eyed Soul plays across the country. rubylewis.com IG: @rubylewla SFX by Zapsplat

Ron Remke - Symphony Vocalist and Musical Theatre Actor

June 25, 2020 07:03 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MB

Ron Remke was last seen on The Las Vegas Strip in “Cocktail Cabaret”, "BAZ-Star Crossed Love", and the iconic “Donn Arden’s Jubilee!". He is a frequent soloist with many of the most renowned symphonies throughout North America. Ron has performed in a multitude of regional theaters across the USA. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State and his album, entitled "Broadway Classics" is available on Apple Music. IG: @ronremke SFX by Zapsplat

Danielle Aveyard - Dancer & Freelance Extraordinaire

June 24, 2020 07:03 - 36 minutes - 51.3 MB

Danielle graduated from Wright State University with a BFA in Dance. For the much of her professional career, she has called Las Vegas home where she has had the pleasure and fortune to perform in shows up and down the Las Vegas Strip, and entertain audiences in over one hundred corporate events and performances! You may have seen Danielle perform in Fantasy, Bite, Dancing Queen, X-Burlesque, and The Act. IG: @dmaveyard SFX by Zapsplat

Christine Zavakos - Musical Theatre and Performance Nomad

June 23, 2020 07:03 - 26 minutes - 37.6 MB

Christine Zavakos has performed professionally in over 70+ productions, having a BFA in musical theatre from Point Park University. Traveling for the last decade on tours, cruise ships, and regional theatre contracts she currently operates out of Indianapolis, Indiana. There she continues to perform as well as coaches Speech, drama, and Choreographs/directs. ChristineZavakos.com Quarantine Radio 19 SFX by Zapsplat

MaShawn Morton - Broadway Dancer

June 22, 2020 07:03 - 27 minutes - 38.8 MB

MaShawn graduated from Point Park University. He has worked on, or in productions such as Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark as part of the Broadway workshop, and West Side Story on Broadway and the World Tour. He was part of the Original Cast Recording of Cinderella starring Lea Salonga. He has also had the pleasure of working with Ariana Grande, Mary J Blige, Heather Smalls, Taylor Dane, and Britney Spears. IG: @maemaefierce SFX by Zapsplat

Elyse Renee - Vegas Showgirl, Dancer, Model

June 21, 2020 07:03 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MB

Elyse Renee is a Las Vegas Showgirl, dancer and model. Since living in Las Vegas she has had quite some success in the entertainment industry from runways and to nightclubs to being featured in major production shows on the strip. Looking to the future and with hopes that Vegas will make an epic comeback, she is focused on appreciating any opportunities that come her way, on stage and off! IG: @elyserenee_vegas SFX by Zapsplat

3: Danni Katz - Editorial makeup, hair, wig, and grooming extraordinaire!

June 20, 2020 07:03 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

Danni specializes in all things theatrical, and originally started in the entertainment industry with musical theatre. Since then, she has become a master at editorial makeup, hair, and grooming. Although she is great at the natural look, she excels at period pieces and wig work. Her work can be seen on Erin Andrews and Kristina Pink... both NFL sportscasters for FOX, and her role of Key Hair on the movie, The Last Summer on Netflix. IG: @dannidoesit SFX by Zapsplat

2: Michael Forsch - Dancer. Actor. Producer. Director.

June 19, 2020 07:03 - 40 minutes - 56.8 MB

Michael began his entertainment career as a child actor performing in small roles on shows like “The Wonder Years”. Michael has trained in musical theatre and film acting… and has danced on stages all over the World. Michael is also a writer, director, and producer. IG: @michaelforsch SFX by Zapsplat

1: Dane Reis - Creator of You Booked It

June 17, 2020 18:35 - 7 minutes - 11.3 MB

In this debut episode of You Booked It... the creator, Dane Reis shares his insight and aspirations for why he created this podcast. Dane has been entertaining professionally for over 16yrs. He interviews a new guest 7 Days a Week in a consistent interview format to discover the fundamentals needed to create a successful career. youbookeditpodcast.com @youbookeditpodcast SFX by Zapsplat

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