MWMIV Speaks: Recent Episodes
Marshall Mabry IV
MWMIV Speaks podcast is a honest and offbeat weekly podcast that asks "why do we create?" Featuring in-depth conversations with veterans and rising stars of the commercial theatre community, MWMIV Speaks is investing in our communal knowledge- one conversation at a time. The world around us is changing, and so is our industry so let's keep up together. Let's talk!
This week on MWMIV Speaks, we've got one of Broadway's brightest stars, Aisha Jackson. In this inspiring interview from 2020, we explore the power of joy, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams.
Join us as Aisha shares her personal stories of triumph and the challenges she has faced on her path to success. Following her from Atlanta, GA to her captivating performances on Broadway in shows like "Frozen" and "Waitress"
But it's not just about the glitz and glamour of the stage. Aisha opens up about the moments that tested her resilience and the lessons she's learned along the way. Through it all, she reveals the importance of holding onto joy, even in the face of adversity, and how it has shaped her as both an artist and a person.
With her infectious energy and unwavering spirit, Aisha invites us to explore the power of self-belief, perseverance, and finding joy in every step of the journey. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as we dive deep into the life of this extraordinary Broadway actor.
Don't miss out on this compelling conversation with Aisha Jackson as we discover the secrets to Holding onto Joy. Tune in to the podcast and embark on a transformative journey with us.
Our first podcast interview IS my favorite person to play the title role in cultural juggernaut, Hamilton: An American Musical- the one and only, Vincent Jamal Hooper (Hamilton, In the Heights, FOX's Shots Fired). We talk everything from accessibility in theatre, our favorite Denzel Washington moments, the one time Vincent played Lafayette/Jefferson opposite the show's creator, Lin Manuel Miranda + More!
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for more information on the 'I Am' series head to mwmivspeaks.com/iam
special thanks to:
Arcee , Brother VINK, + thatwastricky for our podcast music!
MWMIV Speaks podcast is a honest and offbeat weekly podcast that asks "why do we create?" Featuring in-depth conversations with veterans and rising stars of the commercial theatre community, MWMIV Speaks is investing in our communal knowledge- one conversation at a time. The world around us is changing, and so is our industry so let's keep up together. Let's talk!
In this show- We talk about why I will never use another porta potty in my life, some of my thoughts on the 22-23 Broadway season's second coming of Sondheim, and why I left my top 10 BFA program without a Broadway contract.
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To watch Marshall's Ted Talk, "The Intersectionality of Black Boys and Shakespeare" click here