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This episode, with the success of Hamilton, we have a lively discussion of whether proshots are a viable way to view a stage musical. Phill taking the stance of Pessimist and Garett Optimist Prime. What are your thought? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

In this Episode we talk about the many achievements that Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein III gifted to the theatrical world. From Oklahoma! to Sound of Music their library is massive and pick our favs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

In this episode we pit two shows against each other to see see which musical best identifies the given topic. This episode we ask: " What is the most underrated musical?" and " What is the best musical adaptation of a movie?" Chime in with your answers on our facebook or IG page. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

In this episode we celebrate the 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth or Freedom Day by exploring and celebrating people of color in musical theatre. Thank you to those who were able to donate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

In this episode of Two for Free, we discuss the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Garett gushes over "Sunday in the Park with George" and Phill celebrates "Company". We also talk about Sondheim's legacy within theatre.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Breath control, syncopation, humor sadness,, high notes, low notes; renowned composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown incorporates all these elements into his musicals. This episode, Phill and Garett breakdown "Songs for a New World" and "The Last Five Years" by the famed JRB and how they fit into his repetoire. Its the start of a new format and the start of live streams. Follow us on inatagram @twoforfreepodcast, fb group, and Youtube on our Two for Free channel. Give us a like, subscribe, and share. WE'RE BACK!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

In this episode we recap the best musicals of the last 10 years.  Some of the highlights that made Broadway the home of some truly catchy tunes and seriously impressive dance moves.  We also discuss some songs from these musicals that would make great auditions pieces to help you expand your musical knowledge.  2009-Next to Normal 2010-Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson/Sondheim on Sondheim 2011-The Book of Mormon 2012--Newsies 2013-Once 2014-A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder 2015-Hamilton 2016-Dear Evan Hansen 2017- Spongebob Squarepants Musical 2018-Frozen 2019- Hadestown/Be More Chill website sources we used for references: Musicals101: https://www.musicals101.com/2010s.htm Wait in the Wings:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7Jl1lllZlRhc568dGXrfg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Going over contrasting pieces "Bright Star" from the musical Bright Star and the ballad "Oh What a Beauriful Morning" from Oklahoma! For an audition for the musical Desperate Measures this weekend. Song credits: "Bright Star" written by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell. "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

In this episode we interview the band Fine Life, Elise and Kritty tell us about their new album and what went into the song writing process. You can support them by visiting their website www.finelifemusic.com or find their new EP on apple music, spotify, soundcloud, or any other platform. Or you can follow this link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/echoes-ep/1487862772. Also we wanted to wish you a Happy 2020. See you next year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

We just wanted to thank everyone who has tuned into the show and our special guests. Also we wanted to invite you to be on the show is you're on the island of Oahu. Email us at twoforfreepodcast@gmail.com to be on the show. We'll be back with one more episode in 2019 and to our weekly format in 2020. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

This episode we talk with special guest Rachael Uyeno about the musicality and depth of Shakespeare. Drawing parallel between musicals and classical text. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

In this episode we discuss Garett's experience living and auditioning in NYC and help navigate the tricky world of professional acting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

On this special Halloween episode we have our special guest, James Mares, and we share horror stories from the stage and audition room. Not so supernatural, but more terrifying with stage flubs and botched auditions. You can find James at James Mares Music on Youtube and donate to his Patreon.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

The Two for Free Podcast with Phill and Garett breaks down songs and monologues to help our listeners find an audition technique that will get them beyond the audition room.  In this episode we break down Pasek and Paul's "Waving Through a WIndow" from the Tony award winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.  This time Garett sings through his 32 bar cut of the song.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

In this episode we tackle an audition piece for Phill, "I Will Follow You into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie gor his audition for the musical ONCE. We go over different techniques one can use when preparing an audition piece. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support

Two for Free Podcast is an educational podcast that workshops audition pieces from a musician's perspective and an actors perspective. Each week we're tackling a different audition piece to help better prepare our listeners for their next audition. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garett-taketa/support