Black Hair in the Big Leagues: Recent Episodes
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Throughout Black Hair in the Big Leagues, host Salisha Thomas sits down with badass black women (and men) on Broadway and talks about all things hair. We are sharing secrets, swapping ideas, and talking about our individual experiences backstage, onstage and beyond. But that’s not all; there are women (and men!) who can speak on this topic in other industries as well and open the conversation about what it means to show up to work being black and “put together.”After every episode, you’ll have new ideas for your own tresses and leave feeling inspired and empowered no matter what color you are to stop fighting what makes you unique, to live your best life and to embrace yourself exactly the way you are.Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.
Hello! Salisha Thomas here! And I'm excited to share that I making my Theater producing debut of a play written by this week's guest on Black Hair in the Big Leagues: Gail Burton! Gail is a thought leader, public intellectual, director, and a writer. She is a trained and experienced practitioner of the techniques developed to affect radical social change and help bring about social jutice, peace, and empowerment of people whos voices have too often been silenced. Her life's work has been focused on social activism and the uses of theater for radical social transformation.
The piece that Gail Burton is currently writing is called Truth: a Biofictional Choreopoem. And we have a crowdfund where we are aiming to raise $55,000. It's only been one week and we've already raised more than half of the money! This is HUGE! Be a part of our story, and donate to our crowdfund (and check out the project!) at http://www.truthplay.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Martina Sykes is Royalty among us. She was in Motown the Musical on tour and on Broadway, Raindogs, Rent, Hairspray, and is currently on tour with Lion King as Shenzi! Her brother is Ephraim Sykes, also a major talent in the industry so clearly the Sykes Family has something special running through their veins. She created a nonprofit called the HeART Mission as well as The Sykes Scholarship. Welcome to Black Hair in the Big Leagues Martina Sykes! Follow her @ladysykes1 Follow host, Salisha Thomas Weiss @salishathomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host, Salisha Thomas sits down with Actress turned Businesswoman Shalita Grant on this week's episode of Black Hair in the Big Leagues. She is the founder and creator of Four Naturals Hair products. Her acting credits include (but are not limited to) TV shows NCIS, Santa Clarita diet, Mercy Street, and You. She was nominated for a Tony award for her role in Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike. After a physically damaging experience to her hair on set of a hit TV show, she left the show and made a product that has changed the game for her. Now she's on a mission to help others! Check out Four Naturals HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The one and only Jocelyn Bioh graces Black Hair in the Big Leagues with her presence this week for our 100th Episode!!!!!!! She is the woman who wrote School Girls: The African Mean Girls Play, and Nollywood. She's a playwright with Manhattan Theater Club and Atlantic Theatre Company. She's a resident playwright at Lincoln Center. She adapted Marry Wives for Shakespeare in the Park which was turned into a documentary on HBO Max. The musical soon to hit Broadway starring Amber Iman called Goddess, was written by Jocelyn Bioh. In addition to her incredible contributions to the art in New York and beyond, she is also an actor and has performed on and off Broadway (OBC for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.) Ohio State and Columbia University grad, Jocelyn Bioh is one of the founders of the Black Women on Broadway instagram account.
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Nikki Crawford and Adrianna Mitchell join this week's episode on Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas! They are currently starring in the FAT HAM playing at the Public Theatre in New York City. Get your tickets Here. Nikki Crawford graduated from Carnegie Melon has been all over TV, film, and theater. She's performed live from regional houses across the country and has been on television in Criminal Minds, Pretty Little Liars, Malcom in the Middle, and let's not forget Martin, Living Single, and A Different World to name a few!
Adrianna Mitchell graduated from Spellman and American Conservatory Theater. She's an actress, writer, and director. She's been on Blacklist, Bull, The Good Fight, Queens, Harlem's Kitchen, and Snowfall, and more!
Follow them at @nikkicrawford917 and @adriannamitchell_. Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas and www.salishathomas.com
FAT HAM is a co-production between The Public and National Black Theatre, and reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece Hamlet with a black, queer, and southern twist. It explores questions of identity, family, and trauma in a delectable comic tragedy directed by The Public’s Associate Artistic Director Saheem Ali.
The show stars Marcel Spears (CBS’s The Neighborhood) as the show’s modern day Hamlet– Juicy, a queer, Southern college student. Set at a backyard BBQ complete with Southern soul food , this is NOT your typical Hamlet retelling (it even ends in a drag performance). But it’s an important, thought provoking play that I hope you’ll come check out.
Nikki Crawford plays Tedra (based on Hamlet’s Mother Gertrude) and Adrianna Mitchell plays Opal (based on Ophelia) and they are wonderful, fun, and integral parts of this retelling.
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Roger Q. Mason (Playwright) (they/them) joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. They were recently touted by The Brooklyn Rail as "quickly becoming one of the most significant playwrights of the decade." Their playwriting has been seen on Broadway at Circle in the Square (Circle Reading Series); Off and Off-Off-Broadway at MCC Theatre with Carnegie Hall, La Mama ETC, New York Theatre Workshop, New Group, The Fire This Time Festival, Dixon Place, American Theatre of Actors, Flea Theatre, and Access Theater; and regionally at McCarter Theatre, Center Theatre Group, Victory Gardens, Chicago Dramatists, Steep Theatre, Serenbe Playhouse, Theatre Rhinoceros, Open Fist Theatre Company, EST/LA, Coeurage Theatre, Rogue Artists Ensemble, Son of Semele, and Skylight Theatre. Roger is an honoree of the Kilroys List; the Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award; the Fire This Time Festival Alumni Spotlight; and the Hollywood Fringe Festival Encore Producers Award. Mason’s films have been recognized by the British Film Institute Flare Festival, Lonely Wolf International Film Festival, SCAD Film Festival, AT&T Film Award, Atlanta International Film Festival, Webby Awards, and Telly Awards. They've screened at the British Film Institute Flare Festival, Lonely Wolf International Film Festival, Inside Out Festival (Toronto), SCAD Film Festival, Hollyshorts, Outfest and Outfest Fusion, Rio LGBT Film Festival (Brazil), Bentonville Film Festival, Outshine Film Festival, and the Pan African Film Festival. Mason serves as an associate producer on Discovery+ docuseries BOOK OF QUEER and researcher for Freeform/Disney’s HOW WE GOT HERE. Mason holds degrees from Princeton University, Middlebury College, and Northwestern University. They are a member of Page 73's Interstate 73 Writers Group and Primary Stages Writing Cohort, the co-host of Sister Roger's Gayborhood podcast with Lovell Holder, and the lead mentor of the New Visions Fellowship and Shay Foundation Fellowship.
Roger Q. Mason will premiere their much-anticipated play Lavender Men with Skylight Theatre Company and Playwrights’ Arena in Los Angeles, August 6-September 4. Directed by Lovell Holder, this genre-pushing play courageously re-imagines one of America’s most beloved historical icons, President Abraham Lincoln, through a queer person of color’s storytelling lens. The production will also be accessible to a national audience via streaming performances beginning August 20. Visit www.LavenderMenPlayLA.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
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Tony Nominated actor, Sidney DuPont graces Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas! He is an actor, dancer, a cinematographer, director, and award winning screenwriter. He has toured with Memphis, a Chorus Line, and Beautiful as well as doing the Australian and Broadway companies of Beautiful and is now starring in Paradise Square on Broadway for which he has received his very first Tony Award Nomination. Sidney DuPont is kind, fun, talented and radiates "Black Boy Joy." And when he is on stage, he pours every ounce of his soul into every role he takes on.
Follow his journey on Instagram at @sidneydupont! You're going to love him! Follow host, Salisha Thomas on her blog at www.salishathomas.com or on IG @salishathomas
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We recorded with Tyla Collier literally in 2020 and the audio got damaged. BUT WE HAVE FINALLY RECOVERED IT!!!! SO SO happy to share this episode with you all. Tyla is an actor, singer, dancer, and an award winning Voiceover artist and audiobook narrator. Tyla is such a sweet, talented, and kind spirit in the Broadway community and currently on tour with Hadestown! Follow her journey at @tyla_collier and check out www.tylacollier.com.
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Powerhouse Joaquina Kalukango joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host Salisha Thomas this week! She is currently starring in Paradise Square, bringing down the house 8 times a week playing Nelly. The show is fantastic. She is PHENOMENAL. She was also in the Godspell Revival, Hollar if Ya Hear Me, The Color Purple, and the original Broadway cast of A Slave Play. Not to mention When They See Us, Mahalia, One Night in Miami, and Lovecraft Country. Follow her journey @joaquinakalukango! Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas and read the blog at www.salishathomas.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A graduate from Princeton AND Yale, Lileana Blain Cruz joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas. Lileana is the director of The Skin of Our Teeth on Broadway which also happens to be her Broadway directorial debut!!!! Go to the Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center in NYC to catch the show and follow Lileana @LileanaBlainCruzofficial or her website at www.lileanablaincruz.com. Follow Host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas or her blog at www.salishathomas.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HAILING from Six the Musical on Broadway, Keirsten Nicole Hodgens joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues lineup with host, Salisha Thomas. From Ball State University and swinging half the cast of Six on Broadway, she is black, queer, and a whole vibe. Follow her immediately @shespeaksmusic.
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MANDLA JAHAVA joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues with Host, Salisha Thomas. She is a first generation Kenyan-American actor, writer, and director based out of New York. She passionately creates and advocates for African stories from an African perspective for African people. She will be seen in Issa Rae’s new HBO show "Rapsh!t". Other credits include: Ava Duvernay’s "DMZ" and "How to Make Love to a Black Woman" produced by Lena Waithe. Regional theater credits include: Geffen Playhouse, Arizona Theater, Denver Theatre Club. She received her MFA in Acting from the Yale School of Drama ‘19 and a BFA in Acting from CalArts.
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For over a year now, Safiya Vanterpool has worked as an assistant on Black Hair in the Big Leagues in the promotions department, and we are SO PROUD that she has recently created her own show called Meeno, available wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow her @Safiya.anika_ and @meenopodcast
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Star of the upcoming Queens Girl in the World offBroadway in New York City, Black Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes Felicia Curry. Felicia's regional resume includes Les Mis, The Color Purple, Sister Act, Caroline or Change, Ragtime, Scottsboro Boys, Matilda, Nina Simone: Four Women which she won a Berkshire Theatre Critics award for. She's been nominated 9 times for the Helen Hayes Award, bringing home the title with her performance as Lela in Lela & Co. Felicia Curry is currently starring in Queens Girl in the World on Theatre Row in New York City. Wise, grounded, present, connected, Felicia shares with host, Salisha Thomas how she has worked consistently, how she stays true to who she is on and off the stage, and gives advice on what to do if there is someone out there who feels an industry pivot in their spirit.
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She plopped out of college at Syracuse University and plopped onto Broadway in the Book of Mormon in 2019 just prior to the Broadway shutdown. Shanel Bailey is wise beyond her years, genuine, kind, and lovable! She talks about her Jamaican roots, Passion Twists hairstyle, feeling the freedom during this pandemic to play with fun colors in her hair, her experience in the Book of Mormon. Such a pure spirit, you can hear the smile in her voice.
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Upon beginning this podcast in 2020, this episode was one of the first episodes recorded with the beautiful, genuine, talented Housso Semon. Housso Semon has been on Broadway in Beautiful the Carole King Musical, The Lion King, and The Girl from the North Country. She’s one of the most grounded souls you’ll ever meet. We love her!!! Follow Housso @houssosemon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Black Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes Elizabeth Addison! Elizabeth is a writer, composer, lyricist and playwright, artist, activist, and entrepreneur. During the pandemic, she started an interview series called Chasing Beads, and she was recently accepted in the Muse mentorship program where she's mentored by Broadway composers and musicians. In this episode, Salisha Thomas and Elizabeth Addison sit down and discuss Elizabeth's journey to writing, her play: This is Treatment, and taking up space on the "other" side of the table as a Black woman. Follow Elizabeth @elizabeth.addison3 Follow host, Salisha @salishathomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Currently on Broadway now until April 2, 2022, American Utopia is a smash hit! And stars: Angie Swan (Guitarist) and Tendayi Kuumba (Dancer/vocalist) visit Black Hair in the Big Leagues as the final episode of Black History Month. These artists are a force and stand firmly in their purpose on stage and off. Tune in to this episode of Black Hair in the Big Leagues with host, Salisha Thomas to soak in some inspiration. Follow the guests on Instagram: @theangieswan and @whostendayi. www.whostendayi.com. Go to www.salishathomas.com for more information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A fashion model featured in Halston, Prada X Elle, Project Runway and more, Black Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes Janine Tondu to the stage! In this episode, Janine shares her journey to becoming a fashion model, how she found her confidence, and a few surprising fun facts about herself. Janine has the most beautiful natural hair and rocks it all over her instagram page. Follow her @janinetondu.
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Hot off the press from filming in A Journal For Jordan, starring opposite Michael B. Jordan and directed by the one and only Denzel Washington, Chante Adams joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Some of her credits include Bad Hair, The Photograph, and she is now making her Broadway debut opposite Phylicia Rashad in The Skeleton Crew. This is your host, Salisha Thomas dropping in to say I recorded this episode with Chante last week and saw The Skeleton Crew TONIGHT (Feb9th, 2022) on Broadway. It was phenomenal. The entire cast was just phenomenal. And I absolutely couldn't take my eyes off of Chante! She was so funny, and real and genuine. The Skeleton Crew is on Broadway for limited engagement until (my birthday) February 20th. So go see it now and let's cross our fingers for an extension! Such a great night of theater. Follow Chante on instagram @chantee__
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This episode was originally Episode 5 on Black Hair in the Big Leagues recorded on October 16, 2020 with Cheslie Kryst, the reigning Miss USA at the time. Cheslie has sinced passed away and this episode is in honor of her. She made an impact on so many and will be deeply missed. The video of this episode is available on www.salishathomas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Y'all, It's me Salisha your host of Black Hair in the Big Leagues. I thought I'd just sit down and have a talk just you and me this week. It's something I've been wanting to do. I keep it short and sweet but I hope you enjoy and can relate. Let me know your thoughts friends. Shoot me a message on my insta @salishathomas or leave me a review so I can read it. I have so much love for you my dear listener and hope you continue to be inspired. I'm excited to embark on Black History Month with you all and I hope you help me celebrate my birthday either in person or virtually when I put on my next concert to ring in my 30s. Here's a link for tickets: https://www.musae.me/salishathomas/experiences/1263/salishas-30th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stacey Morris (@staceykutz) and Carla Farmer join Black Hair in the Big Leagues. Both have been on the shortlist for the Oscars twice for their Hair designs in Coming 2 America and Dolemite. Host Salisha Thomas sits down with the two of them to talk about their personal hair journeys and professional journeys in the Television and Film industry.
Stacey Morris has been nominated for five Emmy Awards and four MUAHS Awards (Makeup Artist and Hair Stylists Guild Awards). She was also the Hair Department Head for Coming 2 America, and her other film credits include Sylvie’s Love, Bad Hair, Gone Girl, Norbit and Dreamgirls. She is also the standing barber on several TV series including America's Funniest Videos, Black-ish, and The Voice. In 2020, Stacey was Oscar-shortlisted and nominated for a Critics Choice Award for her work on the film Dolemite Is My Name. Stacey’s styles executed in Dolemite Is My Name appeared on exhibit in September 2021 at the newly curated Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. In 2021, Stacey made the Oscar shortlist again for her Afro-punk inspired hairstyles featured in Coming 2 America.
Carla Farmer was recently shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling as the co-hair department head of Coming 2 America starring Eddie Murphy. She made the Oscars shortlist for the first time in 2019 as the co-hair department head of Dolemite Is My Name, for which she was also nominated for a Critics Choice Award. Carla’s styles executed in Dolemite Is My Name appeared on exhibit in September 2021 at the newly curated Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. In addition to film, Carla earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Hairstyling for her work as Brandy’s hair stylist in Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Her work can be seen across a wide range of programming from dramas such as Netflix’s hit series 13 Reasons Why and ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, to comedies such as Workaholics and Scary Movie 2, and live shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live and America’s Got Talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broadway's Diana Vaden has been seen in Tootsie as well The Music Man at The Kennedy Center and Mack & Mabel at Encores in NYC. Currently in the pre-Broadway run of Once Upon a One More Time at The Shakespeare Theater Company, Diana shares her faith, hair tips, and positive outlook on life. Oh, and she just got married!! Follow her journey on Instagram @dianavaden.
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Douglas Lyons is a playwright, actor and more on Broadway. He writes with an unmatchable conviction and is trailblazing wherever he goes. He was an actor in Beautiful the Carole Ming Musical, Book of Mormon, and toured with Rent, Dreamgirls, and Book of Mormon. He now writes for television and film and recently opened on Broadway: Chicken and Biscuits starring Norm Lewis and Michael Urie.
We cannot get enough of Douglas! Follow his journey at: @chocolatehipster!
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Amber Iman has solidified her place on the Broadway map not just because of starring in Soul Doctor and Shuffle Along, and not just for slaying in Hamilton as Peggy/Maria Reynolds, but because she's a trailblazer, fearlessly leading the way for Broadway activism and equality by being one of the founding members of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition. She's not only fearless but also hilarious, fun, raw, unfiltered, and real!
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Showing now until December 12th at The Public theater in New York City, Cullud Wattah stars Alicia Pilgrim and Lauren F. Walker join host, Salisha Thomas on this week's episode of Black Hair in the Big Leagues. Get your tickets and see them live NOW!
https://publictheater.org/productions/season/2122/cullud-wattah/ Follow Alicia @atribecalledalicia Follow Lauren @lovevolvz
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Nyla Watson is a force of nature who just very recently BURST onto the Broadway scene in her favorite show: Waitress the Musical! Yes, Waitress is back on Broadway post-pandemic (okay, we are still sort of in this thing, aren't we?) and headlining is Sara Bareilles. Not captured in this episode, Nyla also recently made her principal debut and we couldn't be more excited for her!
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Bisserat Tseggai is my ultimate Curl Crush. Listen to this powerful woman break it down on how to kick butt at life and look the bomb doing it. Follow her on IG @bisserat Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas or read the blog at www.salishathomas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Black Hair in the Big Leagues welcomes Deon Releford Lee to the show! Y'all, he is full of gems. Deon is an actor who can be seen on television, in commercials, and in theater in NYC. From the Beautiful the Carole King Musical on Tour, Deon knows how to sing from his soul. And with a head full of beautiful hair, he knows a thing or two about curls. Check him out at https://www.deonsbohemia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rhonda Marshall, the CEO, and founder of Inahsi Naturals, Chemist, Educator, and overall QUEEN of healthy hair! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Featured on today's episode, Salisha chats with classical performer who performed all over the world, artist resident at the Met at San Francisco Symphony, Grammy-nominated and has a heart for social activism, world-renowned soprano Julia Bullock. Julia shares that she has been able to work but it has shifted more towards recording and no longer just focuses on performing. In some aspects of her career, she's already not shifting away from performing but starting to include more curating. And also developing relationships with various artist organizations to helping them think about what their goals were and are, and how to satisfy them for any aspirations that they have moving forward into the future. She says what's happening is temporary will not last forever. She also mentions that this pandemic can go in a million different directions but she will have to claim humanity first. She also shares that identity is a challenging question because it has been challenging for her in the past since there are so many expectations with her multi-ethnicity or mixed heritage. She finds it fascinating that many critics feel that it is necessary to note what color or identity in some way she is. She stressed that she's so proud of who she is because it's taken some time and real consideration, healing, and self-love. She says there's nothing wrong with doubting yourself because it gets back to that self-reflection and finding it. The awareness where you can have tunnel vision of being a star in your own universe but what does that mean to be in the constellation of others. Julia talks about painful identity issues where she shares about not knowing how to take care of her hair. They went through this period when they have growing hair and not knowing how to really brush it and how to care for it. This brings tears to her eyes because she looks at her young nieces that her sister is raising. Her sister is watching YouTube videos exploring all different kinds of products, learning how to braid hair because she wants her daughter's hair to be a source of pride for them. So join Salisha and Julia as they talk about how Julia is coping up with the pandemic, her journey in her music career, and finding self-love and healing being of mixed ethnicity.
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From the Broadway company of Dear Evan Hansen, Diamond Essence White joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues lineup. So down to earth and cool, Diamond talks about how her actor type has shifted during the pandemic. In the video portion of this interview which has yet to be released, Diamond is rocking the bombest faux locs you've ever seen. She's keeping it real for the girls who enjoy straightening their hair, sharing how she keeps her natural hair looking shiny and healthy even while applying heat. Since this recording, Diamond has been in short films and the reading of House of Dreams. Enjoy this episode with this shining star! And follow her @diamondessencewhite. Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas and www.salishathomas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Featured on today’s episode, host Salisha chats with E. Clayton Cornelious who is a Pittsburgh native and a 22-year Broadway veteran. He recently received the, "Legacy Robe" for his role in the Broadway hit, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. In Addition to all of his theatre credits, he is a 3-year Broadway Investor/Producer and a proud member of BIV (Broadway Inspirational Voices) and a proud graduate of Point Park University. E. Clayton shares how he wants to keep going and keep making his family proud by trying to do more and have his hands in everything. He was called the 'First Black' because he used to be the youngest in a cast and now he’s the oldest. He takes pride in sharing about his dad who taught him a lot of important things in life. His father was his coach who taught him to reach for the stars. Even not having a college degree, his dad runs businesses where attorneys are calling him for advice and served as the national president of a beverage association. He also shares how he get into financial shape and positioned himself where he is now where he advices aligning yourself with something that you're not necessarily passionate about but something that you do well in an industry. Stick to that for a long while so that you have an upper hand in that industry. Then start funding yourself for the future, as for E. Clayton, he invested and produced which is what he wanted to do. E. Clayton also mentioned that being a black man has actually helped him in a lot of ways. He hopes to see more black women coming up the pike because that's what the show 'Chicken and Biscuits' is all about, which is supporting black women and their superiority. Connect with E. Clayton: Website: eclaycorn Facebook: eclaycorn Twitter: @Eclaycorn Instagram: @eclaycorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOW NOTES: Mckynleigh is a BREATHE OF FRESH AIR. Her presence, light, and joy light up a room. She's a talented actress, model, life coach, singer, and much more.
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SHOW NOTES: Christiani Pitts is an actress, singer, dancer and writer making her Broadway debut in A Bronx Tale, recently starring in King Kong on Broadway. Products used: Heat Free Hair (her pick for human hair), and Her Given Hair Talk about the current climate, life as a performer in COVID times, and her hair journey. Wearing a beautiful slicked back ponytail today on the show Christiani remembers a time in her life when her dad would take her to Stagedoor to interact with the beautiful women that looked like her. Now that she's where she wants to be, she likes to be the inspiration for the young girls who see her perform. Talk about the future of Broadway and the ways it will change after this time in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOW NOTES: Lilli is a tony nominated actress starring in Spring Awakening (OBC), Tootsie (OBC), Spongebob (OBC). She's in EVERYTHING off broadway and regional as well as on the big screen. She plays a recurring role in The Good Fight and amazes audiences everywhere she performs. She is just THAT good. Wig prep: Simple pin curls and a hair net. Around Tony season her hair was gorgeously braided so she changed her wig prep around the hair she wanted. For a perfect hair day: Lilli will wake up early to fully soak and condition her hair and fully air dry it. Products: -Tracy Ellis Ross Leave in conditioner and curl cream -Microfiber towel and satin bonnet -Olaplex treatment to refresh curls overnight Talk about Hair representation on the stage, embracing natural hair, and growing up with black hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOW NOTES: Krystal is a singer, dancer, and actress taking leads left and right. She made her Broadway debut in Hair, starred in Big Fish and Rent as leads. She's appeared on television in person and as a cartoon voice actor, alongside many other off broadway productions. Her most recent role is Eliza in Hamilton, what can't she do? Talked about Krystal’s start in her career, going to school full time and auditioning to follow her dreams. Krystal likes to use her psychology experience to adapt in stage, using human behavior to create characters. Politics, 2016 election, advocacy, standing up for what’s right! Krystal’s life style: No drinking and very mindful in her eating habits. Lives a very sustainable life and focused on being her very best. Products: Pattern by Tracy Ellis Ross (very popular among the community!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOW NOTES: Taylor Iman Jones is a gorgeous actress, singer, dancer, and guitarist from the original cast of Head Over Heels, Scotland PA off broadway, and a tour of American Idiot. Right before the pandemic she was IN COSTUME for Peggy/Mariah in Hamilton in LA. She is coming into the new Devil Wears Prada on Broadway as the "Anne Hathaway", and is currently back in Hamilton! In the episode: Exploration of different curl patterns and types Products used: Pattern by Tracy Ellis Ross' curl cream, leave in conditioner, and gel Ouidad cream Wig prep: Very consistent with prep, one pin curl up center, two on each side, two on the back, and WRAP! Wig cap (or two for more volume) Being wigged is preferred for any and all shows by Taylor. Talk about changes in self through the pandemic, different ways to approach the industry after these times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dear Evan Hansen's Ciara Alyse Harris joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues. Ciara is one of those freaks of natures that hop from College to the Big Stage. Yes, she's AMAZING. On the stage, but also, off the stage. She has a heart of gold and an awesome blog and podcast called Queen Made of Light.
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Artistic Director of Bay Area Children's Theater Khalia Davis joins this week's episode of Black Hair in the Big Leagues. A bonafide actress turned director, producer, and now artistic director, Khalia talks about taking action in the direction of your dreams, being a black woman in a space where not a lot of people look like her, and how she is standing in her truth to represent the underrepresented. Khalia's ambition and joy for life is contagious. Watch her Sunday Spotlight channel and follow her on social media.
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Four of the Original gangstas from Beautiful The Carole King Musical on Broadway come together to take on this episode of Black Hair in the Big Leagues hosted by Salisha Thomas. Yasmeen Sulieman, Rashidra Scott, Gabrielle Reid, and Ashley Blanchet join this panel on all things hair. This episode was recorded right around the time of the 2020 Presidential Election, so buckle up and get ready. They've got something to say.
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Cierra Jackson is a political and Pageant Queen POWERHOUSE. When we recorded this episode in the winter of the Pandemic, she was Miss DC USA. Since then, she has officially become the longest reigning Miss DC USA in the history of the pageant. She crowned the new Miss DC and has now become the new Miss Black International Ambassador!! She's a model, an entrepreneur, has an online jewelry business which you can check out at @cierras_corner. She started a program called She Should Run which encourages and equips women with the tools needed to run for political office. She worked in the White House during the Obama Administration, is a Spelman grad, has a consulting business, was Miss DC in the Miss America Organization, and is an overall gem of a human being! Watching her on that Miss USA stage with her natural hair is nothing short of inspiring. During this interview, Cierra talks about showing up as the Black woman she is in very corporate spaces. Follow Cierra Jackson on IG @cierradjackson and her website at www.cierrajackson.com. Follow host, Salisha Thomas at @salisha and www.salishathomas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOW NOTES
Éponine in Les Misérables, Janelle Woods in Beautiful, Eliza in Hamilton
Wearing natural hair all the time makes hair inherently healthier
You can't wear it down/out everyday
Ouidad Curl Creme (first)
Ouidad Climate Control Gel (second)
Only puts a little bit in hair because she wants hair to feel a little frizzy (doesn't want crunchy look)
Deva Cut did not go well!
Took too much off when she asked for a trim; TRAGIC!
Ana Daniels (Hair Stylist) does a nice cut
Half black (dad)/Half white (mom)
Became conscious of what other people thought in middle school
Standard of beauty in America is a white women with straight hair
This is what she thought was beautiful, so she started straightening her hair
Her mom/role model was white, so she wanted to look like that
Realized to embrace hair in her first year of college
Once she got to New York, she saw all the women wearing their natural hair and got excited
Jen Waldman Studio (New York, New York)
4C (Color Conscious Character Creation) Class
Reach Out by Molly Beck
Reach Out Party
People at her acting studio kept her going during the pandemic
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Amelie Book of Mormon Hairspray Tina on Broadway Co Creator of BOLD What is BOLD? -BOLD is a nonprofit that shoots to BUILD UP BLACK WOMEN IN THE PERFORMING ARTS FOR THE RESTORATION OF CULTURE Broadway debut in Amelie was WILD for Destinee, but she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Pandemic talk: Worries, stay-at-home experiences, and hope for the future! The black hair department has been great for Destinee, filled with educated and knowledgeable help! As a hard dancer, she’s learned that hair effects the performance aspects of theatre! (Dancing a wig off) Hair for Amelie was pretty simple, a basic high bun for most actors! Hair Journey: -Grew up getting perms at a young age, but her mom did braids for everyone in her community so she often wore braids! -In high school, she got her first sew in. -Started perming her hair in high school, but the natural movement started to happen (based on how expensive it was and what everyone else is doing around her) -Her true natural hair journey happened midway through school when she decided to make the big chop HERSELF! -By the time she was a senior in high school, she was rocking her natural fro! Destinee’s GO TO is a wash n go and some clip ins. Products: Zuri natural star clip ins What is one thing Destinee is grateful for? -Her wonderful community! -The new iPhone update! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laquet Pringle is no stranger to the Broadway Industry. She is a dancer extraordinaire, a veteran, and an educator. In this episode, Laquet keeps it all the way real with her authentic, genuine self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jasmine Richardson has starred in the US tour of The Bodyguard opposite of Deborah Cox, on Broadway in The Book of Mormon and Getting the Band Back Together, and regionally in Dreamgirls, Memphis, and so much more. She is an educator, a mentor, a light in the darkness, and someone who you'd want to be friends with. Jasmin keeps it so real and has a heart of gold!!
Show Notes: Created a space for kids of color to have access to mentorships. Hair and education go hand in hand! Pandemic talk: how we make do with what we have. Wig prep: Braided down or a two strand twist, usually “prepped” in every day life. Curl Type: 4C Products: -TGIN leave in conditioner -Cream of Nature Shampoo -Pantene -Moroccan Oil Mask -ETAE conditioner Hair Journey: -Mom did her hair as a young girl, but it started to fight back so Jasmine started to do her own! -In middle and high school, she constantly permed it to make sure it stayed permed. -After college, she did the big chop and started her natural hair transition journey! Made her directorial debut this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wonu Ogunfowora is a force to be reckoned with. Starring in a Bronx Tale, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, We Are the Tigers off Broadway, and in rehearsals pre-pandemic for the Britney Spears Musical: Once Upon a One More Time, she can do it all. She keeps it real. She's down to earth. And a dream to work with. Listen in on this Broadway star's journey and hair thoughts!
Voted one of the sexiest women on broadway. The pandemic was tough, but Wonu balanced her life well and stayed safe all on her own. Talk about self-confidence, taking risks, and empathy. Hair journey: Has an interesting relationship with natural hair. As most young black girls, Wonu started perming and relaxing her hair early in life. Her last year in college she made the big chop! Been all natural since 2016. Texture education is important! Conversation about wig prep, and the way stylists have royally screwed hair up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salisha Thomas sits down with the one and only Todrick Hall to discuss his journey to stardom, and of course, HAIR! Todrick is a choreographer, actor, dancer, singer, songwriter and director, who first became famous as a contestant on American Idol before going viral with his online Disney re-working videos. He is an absolute trailblazer, and huge inspiration for people all over the world. Todrick slays the game on the stage and on screen, starring in Broadway shows such as Kinky Boots, Waitress, and Chicago. He has choreographed for Beyoncè and RuPaul's Drag Race, and he continues to amaze his almost two million follower fanbase day by day (or should we say SLAY by SLAY)?
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Danielle is a vocalist in theater and the music recording industry. She was in Beautiful on Tour, Memphis and countless other shows. Download Danielle's new hit single: PHOTOSHOP on all streaming platforms and follow her on IG @gimmesumm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the hit TV show Glee and currently starring in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist on Hulu, Alex Newell is a force in every single room. Alex discusses advocating for oneself, starring on Broadway in Once On This Island, and gracefully explains a couple controversial topics. An outpouring vessel of love, a voice descended from the heavens, and a whole lot of personality, Alex Newell is truly from out of this world. Soak up some of his magic and tune in. From Hollywood to Broadway and everything in between and beyond, Alex Newell is a STAR.
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Janeece Freeman Clark is an actor, director, producer, and the founder of Vanguard Theater Company which educates the youth and also has a HUGE mentorship program matching up each student with an actor currently on Broadway. She was in the Broadway production of Urinetown but truly has a heart for education. You'll leave this episode feeling like you want to go and make a difference in the world! Learn more about Vanguard Theater Company HERE. Support Black Hair in the Big Leagues on Patreon and follow on IG @blackhairpodcast! Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas on IG.
SHOW NOTES JANEECE FREEMAN CLARK She is an amazing producer, director, and artist educator. In 2015, she confounded Vanguard Theatre Company (within the company there’s a mentorship program she works with) Urinetown on Broadway Started her natural hair journey in college and transitioning was very challenging for her because of the thickness of her hair. Braids were a go to during this transition period. It took her about 2 years and a ton of patience to go fully natural and remove past damage. Being natural was very important to Janeece so that her children could grow up with the normalcy of natural hair! Talks about some sort of “Hair Program” within other theatre programs to teach about hair prep and wig prep for the stage! Important conversation about integrating black hair care and education into schools and programs. Is there a black women’s guide to hair care on the big stage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our BPN Podcasters bring you exclusive interviews with cast and creatives from In the Heights, in theaters on June 11 2021. Watch the video version of this event here: https://youtu.be/py3YLSt8MSo.
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She's a doula, a hair dresser, and a Broadway star. Harper Miles is down to earth and has many hidden talents. In this episode, Harpers breaks it down when it comes to Hair porosity, detangling, and finally reveals that YES, SHE BRAIDS HAIR! Follow her on IG @harpermiles Follow Black Hair in the Big Leagues on Patreon HERE! Follow Host Salisha Thomas @salishathomas SHOW NOTES HARPER MILES A member of the fabulous “Beautiful” tour, starred off broadway in “Bat Outta Hell”, and when the pandemic settles, she will star in the “Caroline or change” revival on broadway! As a kid, her mom styled her hair every day so she grew up around hair care/styling. As a braiding goddess and in order to help out with hair during the pandemic, she has helped tons of people style their hair! Although she’s not a hair stylist, she knows what works and loves to help out anyway. Her hair journey definitely had its ups and downs, from hating her natural hair growing up to learning to embrace and love it! Products used: Alykai Moisture (black owned, available at Target) products: Oil, serum, leave in conditioner, and a hair parfait (her favorite product), Cream of Nature’s shampoo and conditioner, Lock Method: Liquid (leave in), oil (sets), cream (seals it)! Is your hair low or high porosity? After dipping a strand of hair in water, if it: Sinks: LOW POROSITY! Floats: HIGH POROSITY! Wig Prep: Simply 5 corn rows all the way back! Good conversation about New York City reopening and what’s to come! A future full of ripped broadway performers trying to fit in year old costumes seems accurate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Down to Earth, real, and hilarious, Leandra Gaston graced the halls of Beautiful the Carole King Musical on Tour before becoming a full blown badass in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical understudy Adrienne Warren in the Title role. She's the real deal AND since recording this interview has cofounded a whole company with former guest Deanne Stewart. Hand clap for Black Owned and Women owned. Follow @dearseptemberevents and @leandraellisgaston.
SHOW NOTES LEANDRA GASTON The incredibly talented, and GORGEOUS Leandra Gaston: -dance captain for “Tina” on Broadway! -training to be the dance caption for “Beautiful” on Broadway! Wearing her mid-thigh braids today She made a big chop, which turned out to be the turning point in her CAREER. Auditioned for Beautiful on Broadway 9 times, but the time her hair was chopped, SHE LANDED IT! Advice for women who just made the big chop: “Don’t be afraid of accessing freedom” The true crown is what’s inside! She is starting to grow her hair out for the first time since the chop, and she’s excited to let it do what IT WANTS! To keep her braids from getting ruined she wraps them at night in a braiding cap, then she takes 2 bonnets over the top for extra protection. PRODUCTS USED: As I Am line Shea Moisture Shampoo Shea African Clay Deep Conditioner Green Olive Oil Restoration Conditioner Wig prep: She started with no hair, and her hair was growing out as the months went on during the run of “Tina” on Broadway, so the process grew! Started with glued lace and moved on to flat twists and corn rows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anissa Show Notes: Made her Broadway debut in Motown In Sunset Boulevard and Summer (The Donna Summer Musical) on Broadway TV & FILM: Pose, The Deuce, The Good Fight, 2017 movie Detroit Salisha’s Curl Crush Currently in her apartment in Brooklyn, enjoying quarantine with her Fiancé. Spent most of quarantine living Little House on the Prairie style! Washing clothes in the bathtub, baking bread, walking everywhere, etc! Hair Journey: Started out with a relaxer every six weeks from her mom throughout her childhood all the way up until after high school. After she moved to college at the University of Mary Washington, she completely cut off all of her hair to start a healthier process! She was ridiculed, bullied and seen as different for having short curly hair in 2009, and now it’s the craze! Started using products for natural hair after that, and here she is! Anissa has amazing curls, so how does she get them to look so good? Products used: Jane Carter Solutions (black owned and relatively inexpensive) scalp wash shampoo, leave in spray, and thick styling cream. OGNX curl line shampoo(second option) Detangling Denman/paddle-like brush to brush it out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Black Hair in the Big Leagues features Alexis Tidwell this week from the National Tour of Beautiful the Carole King Musical. Y'all, she is a real one. Her self worth, self confidence, grace, ingenuity, comedic skills are all off the chain. I loved talking to her because I've watched her love and embrace her hair since the day I met her.
Follow Alexis Tidwell at https://alexistidwell.com/ and on instagram @tinytidwell. Follow host, Salisha Thomas on IG @salishathomas, @blackhairpodcast and on her blog at www.salishathomas.com ALEXIS TIDWELL SHOW NOTES Masters degree in choral music education Performed on dancing with the stars, Americas Got Talent, and in Carnegie Hall Solo debut at 54 below Part of the Carol King musical family!
Hair journey: As a young black girl, she grew up with plaits but at age 8 she got her first perm! Alexis went natural in 2014, after previously living with a perm and using a flat iron her whole life. When she noticed new growth after taking out a sew in, she started to transition to fully natural hair.
Products used: Mane Choice (Do It Fro The Culture Line) conditioner, Black Caster Oil for scalp, Mane Choice leave in conditioner, Mane Choice “Doesn’t Get Much Butter Than This” hair butter, Uncle Funkies Daughter’s Curl Magic, Mane Choice Buttery Gel. Wig Prep: (Inspired by Traci Lee) 2 flat twists all the way around the perimeter, hair in the middle gets four pinned loose braid plaits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From theater, film, commercial, and voiceover actress, Ayana Major Bey is an INSPIRATION. Black Hair in the Big Leagues was born in part due to Ayana's influence. Always on a grind, always leveling up, Ayana Major Bey cares for her curls like nobody's business, and this episode will make you feel like you are truly one of the girls! Listen to her podcast: THE ARTIST PIVOT.
Follow Ayana on www.ayanabey.com or on IG @ayanambey! Follow host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas or at www.salishathomas.com. Show Notes: Recorded a week before the election results, election/news talk is important this episode! Uplifted Artists Company-after 12 years in the business, Ayana knows about auditioning, agencies, and show biz! Started the Uplifted Artists program to help young artists prepare auditions and understand the process. Upcoming books about auditioning are on the way, but in the meantime, Uplifted Artists and the podcast are available. The book writing and editing is currently on the back burner, but Ayana hopes to create sections about auditioning in the pandemic (video auditions, self-taping). Uplifted Artists Mission Statement- To educate, empower, and celebrate artists so they have no option but to thrive. Ayana’s natural hair is BEAUTIFUL! She didn’t always embrace her texture and curl, her journey started after college. Perms were a huge part of her life since age 9 because her hair was so thick, and there was a lack of product for/education about hair. After college, Ayana went all natural for a more budget friendly hair journey! Embracing her hair was difficult, until she realized everyone’s hair is different and unique! Tricks/Tips for styling: -Denman brush -A classic twist out -8 Piece Wash Day Kit (By Joiful Bee) - contains satin scrunches, hair separating clips, satin bonnet, scalp massager, detangling brush, microfiber towel/wrap, heat cap, etc! Hair for shows: All but one show, Ayana is wigged! Her one show she didn’t wear a wig, it was a twist out. Her wig prep: if her hair is in twists, she would pin curl the twists in the front, and have two french braids in the back! Products used: -GO TOS: Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie, Hair Masks (Maui Moisture recently), Moroccan Oil Curl Intensive Leave in Conditioner ($38), Zotos All About Curls Leave in Conditioner, Shea Moisture Coconut Oil Spray Leave in Conditioner. Pro Tip: wash hair out with cool water! -Other Brands used: Pattern, Eden Body Works, Maui Moisture. What is sparking Ayanas fire right now? What is she excited about? -Hugs from her momma and sister -The future of Ayana! (podcast, company, voiceovers) -Blessed to be alive and healthy, and to have the time to focus on HER during the pandemic. Without nonstop auditions, she has time to reflect and work on herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Broadway's Rick Younger was on hiatus from starring in Meangirls as Mr. Duvall at the time of this recording due to the pandemic. Since this time, Meangirls has announced its official closing on Broadway but Rick hasn't slowed down a bit! He's been booking national commercial after national commercial, filmed for The Last OG with Tracy Morgan, as well as doing a whole lot of writing. In addition to these creative outlets, he's a professional standup comedian and...a FATHER! He's got two biracial children and his journey with his daughter's hair is insightful. Follow Rick @Rickyounger on Instagram and Twitter and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RickYoungerPage/ .Follow Salisha @salishathomas @blackhairpodcast and her blog at www.salishathomas.com SHOW NOTES
Dad, Actor, Comedian, Producer, Writer
National Tour of Rent, commercials, Last OG, Mr. Duvall in Mean Girls
Two kids
Rory (Son): On the spectrum with ADHD and autism
Lolo (Daughter)
Makes sure Lolo loves her natural hair
Crown Act: idea of teaching black women to embrace their hair as it is; places of employment should not discriminate for wearing hair naturally
"Hair Love" (Short Film)
Lack of representation/ability for kids to see [black] heroes/characters that look like them
Black characters are always sidekicks; revolves around the white character who is the lead/leader
Black fathers are the most active fathers of all
More he thought about not caring about what others thought, the more he didn't care about what other people thought about his hair
Went to the barbershop on a schedule before the pandemic
Started to fade temples
The #BREFFUS Show (Live)
The Rick Younger's Show
"If you had your own TV show, what would it be?"
Late night talk show host who does everything
SOCIALS: @RickYounger on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Periscope Youtube.com/RickYounger Youtube.com/RickYoungerShow Facebook.com/RickYoungerPage CafePress.com/RickYoungerShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brittany Nicholas hails from Meangirls on Broadway. She was also the dance captian for Matilda and Billy Elliott. Black Hair in the Big Leagues highlights a lot of Natural Hair sisters. But this episode is special because Brittany is holding down the fort for the girls out there perming their hair. She seems to have gotten it down to a science for how to do it long term and in the healthiest way. The chillest vibe on the block, Brittany is an energy you just want to hang with! Follow Brittany Nicholas at https://www.brittanynicholas.com/ or on IG @brittnnicholas Follow host, Salisha Thomas at www.salishathomas.com or on IG @salishathomas or @blackhairpodcast Become a Patreon with a subscription as little as $1 here! Show Notes:
She is taking the time to rejuvenate during quarantine, feeling happy and healthy! Brittany is the first guest on the show with a perm! She has permed her hair since the 5th grade, it was easier and more manageable for her dance performances and such as a kid. She continues to perm her hair every so often, with lots of deep conditioning to keep it healthy. Products used: Tracee Ellis Ross’ Line of products: Edge control, styling cream, mist for product build up, styling gel, etc! Matrix Biologe Extra moisture Aloe Vera shampoo (feels like a co wash), Matrix Biologe Detangler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the Beautiful the Carole King Musical on Tour family, Marla Lou joins Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Marla is a true trailblazer, unapologetically going forth as her most authentic self. During this pandemic she founded Claim Our Space and is a VOICE and activist during a time that it's needed the most. She is a model, director, student at Fordham University, and a stylist with a bomb eye for fashion!
Follow Marla on IG @marlalou_ and @claimourspacenow and www.claimourspacenow.org Follow Host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas @blackhairpodcast and her blog at www.salishathomas.com.
SHOW NOTES A model, director, student at Fordham University, stylist with a bomb eye for fashion, activist, leader, and award winner! Not only all of those things, but also a part of the Beautiful Tour fam! Marla had a rough past with her immediate family, and rose up from those issues and GREW to find her own path in life. Her hair has been through so many different styles, a countless amount. Long, short, curly, locks, etc! She is still trying to my HERSELF in her hair journey. Wig prep: Spraying hair down, pin the back down tight.. THATS IT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samantha "Sammie" Williams went straight from college to starring on Broadway in Dear Evan Hansen. This superstar is sweet, hilarious, down to earth, and prior to the pandemic was slated to lead the Broadway Revival of Caroline or Change. Sammie talks about hair backstage at these big shows, colorism, what she's using for her tresses, and so much more. She is one of the coolest people you will ever meet.
Follow Sammie on IG @Sawmie
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We simply cannot celebrate Women's Month without uplifting my favorite Miss America: Caressa Cameron (now Jackson): Miss America 2010. Hailing from Virginia, Caressa is the first Black Miss Virginia (2009) who went on to become the 8th Black Miss America. And as expected, she is warm, gracious, eloquent, intelligent, out of this world yet somehow still giving off Girl Next Door vibes. She is goals inside and out and her presence is simply mesmerizing. She is now the Founder and CEO of Caressed by Design, a wedding planning service. Follow Caressa: @caressacameronjackson and @caressedby design. Follow Host Salisha Thomas: @salishathomas Blog: www.salishathomas.com Follow Black Hair in the Big Leagues: @blackhairpodcast Want some podcast perks? Follow Salisha Thomas on Patreon and support Black Hair in the Big Leagues to help keep us going. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Currently starring in Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse Letrec in Greenwich Village, Natasha Frater joins the Black Hair in the Big Leagues family. FINALLY, THEATER!!!! IT'S HAPPENING! Slowly but surely. In this episode, host, Salisha Thomas asks all the questions about this Pandemic-friendly outdoor show in New York City: Is it safe? How does it work? Are people masked? Natasha answers all the questions and then some. It's feeling like a glimmer of hope for the Broadway industry.
See show dates/times and get tickets here: https://unmakinglautrecplay.com/ Follow Natasha at @natashafrater and check out her website at www.natashafrater.com. Follow Salisha @salishathomas and her blog at www.salishathomas.com A huge thanks to The Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chantea McIntyre is a real life superhero and powerhouse. A mentor, a mother to four gorgeous children, blogger, influencer, and all around badass, Chantea is CONSTANTLY leveling up and challenging herself to get to the next level. A former Miss Fresno County, Miss Tulare, and Mrs. California, she has mastered the art of making anything glamorous and following her journey is like taking a free Masterclass in How To Conquer the World and Look Good Doing It.
Follow Chantea McIntyre: @chanteamcintyre and her blog at www.ChanteaMcIntyre.com. Follow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomas Blog: www.salishathomas.com Follow Black Hair in the Big Leagues: @blackhairpodcast Want some podcast perks? Follow Salisha Thomas on Patreon and support Black Hair in the Big Leagues to help keep us going. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making her Broadway Debut in the Cher Show in NYC, this UCLA grad is no stranger to big stages including the Hollywood Bowl (Mamma Mia, A Chorus Line) and some of the yummiest Live musicals on TV including Hairspray Live and Grease Live. In Southern California, Tiana Okoye was Disney's first Black Elsa in FROZEN: Live at the Hyperion. You can catch her on The Good Place and HBO's Silicon Valley. With the curls and body of a goddess, you're gonna wanna stalk the crap out of her. Follow Tiana Okoye: @tee_ohhh Follow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomas Blog: www.salishathomas.com Follow Black Hair in the Big Leagues: @blackhairpodcast Want some podcast perks? Follow Salisha Thomas on Patreon and support Black Hair in the Big Leagues to help keep us going. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Show Notes
From Southern California
The Good Place, no stranger to the Hollywood Bowl, Grease Live, Hairspray Live, The Cher Show
Ghetto Gangnam Style
Started wearing natural hair in sophomore year of college
This is when her mom stopped paying for her hair to be chemically straightened
Did not like Brazilian Blowout
Perms burnt scalp
Not a fan of DevaCurl
Liked Cantu, Shea Moisture, and Renpure Products (these are also very affordable!!)
Recently started using Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross
These products make her hair happy!
Wanted her hair straight because it was like her mom's
Hair was not fitting for her until she begun to embrace her curls
People in the industry have told her "it's too much" and ask her to put her hair up
Didn't realize it was rude/a micro-aggression until later
First black Elsa in Frozen at Disneyland's Hyperion Theater
Liesl Tommy (Director)
Tone of women's ensemble sets the tone of the building
Barry's Bootcamp
The more we put out our hair, the less inclined people will be to pet it
Embrace your curls!
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Please welcome to the stage, real life Broadway Royalty: Rebecca Covington Webber. Wife to Donald Webber (Hamilton), the Webbers just brought to Earth a brand new BABY!! Rebecca was in the Original Broadway Cast of Motown, toured and graced the Broadway company of Beautiful the Carole King Musical, and was most recently in Hamilton. She's hilarious. She's genuine. She's grounded. And she's always been an advocate for the actors around her serving as an unofficial liaison to the powers at be to make sure everyone is being treated fairly. With a voice like butter and an aura drenched in the warmest of spirits, this former beauty queen charms the pants off of everyone she meets. Follow Rebecca Webber: @rorowebb Follow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomas Blog: www.salishathomas.com Follow Black Hair in the Big Leagues: @blackhairpodcast Want some podcast perks? Follow Salisha Thomas on Patreon and support Black Hair in the Big Leagues to help keep us going. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Salisha discusses the science and technology of Black hair with Cheryl Morrow, CEO of the California Curl Company, and daughter of its founder, world-renowned, Willie Morrow. Willie Morrow is famous for coining "the blowout" era and is the inventor of the blow attachment comb for hair dryers. Watch 400 Years Without A Comb at the following link: https://youtu.be/B6Lg9IWFDLg Get a glimpse of the 400 Years Without A Comb Museum at the following link: https://youtu.be/H7fRG-3dDDQ Follow Cheryl Morrow: www.facebook.com/thecherylmorrow Follow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomas Blog: www.salishathomas.com Follow Black Hair in the Big Leagues: @blackhairpodcast Want some podcast perks? Follow Salisha Thomas on Patreon and support Black Hair in the Big Leagues to help keep us going. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Simone Imaani (also, Simone Williams) has gone down in history for currently holding the Guinness Book of World Records for the LARGEST afro., with her afro measuring in at a whopping 4 feet and 10 inches in circumference! A fashion designer hailing from Brooklyn, this Vegan powerhouse is humble and AWE-INSPIRING. There's no better way to begin to bring Black History Month to a close than with this episode. If you're trying to grow your afro, go ahead and grab a note pad, because Simone lets you in and lays it down.
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Salisha Thomas sits down with Nasia Thomas (no relation, by the way), where Nasia makes the poignant point that “our hair is not the problem” while discussing the issue of Black hair with our host. Nasia was a cast member of the National Tour and the Broadway cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and was an original cast member of Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, playing Mama Rose. You can see Nasia in an upcoming streaming production of the The Last Five Years February 11-25, produced by Out of the Box Theatrics at www.ootbtheatrics.com. Follow Nasia Thomas: @nasiathomas Follow Salisha Thomas: @salishathomas Blog: www.salishathomas.com Follow Black Hair in the Big Leagues: @blackhairpodcast Want some podcast perks? Follow Salisha Thomas on Patreon and support Black Hair in the Big Leagues to help keep us going. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From The Voice, to the Beautiful tour to making history as the first Black Regina George in Meangirls on Broadway, to Beautiful on Broadway to Hamilton as 'And Peggy,' Ashley De La Rosa is a the most humble, kind, force of nature you've ever met. She boldly stands in her truth and shares her thoughts on important issues. This episode was recorded many months ago and was saved for such a time as this--specifically for Black History Month. Enjoy all the gems she drops. Follow Ashley De La Rosa on IG @ashleydelarosa and her website www.ashleydelarosa.com Follow Black Hair in the Big Leagues on IG @blackhairpodcast and on Patreon. Follow Host Salisha Thomas @salishathomas and her website at www.salishathomas.com
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Broadway's Brittney Johnson is no stranger to making History. She first made history in Les Mis as the first black woman to play both Eponine and Fantine and the first woman to go on for both roles on the same day. And more recently, she became of the first black woman to grace Wicked on Broadway as Glinda! She is an icon and a gem and you're not going to miss what she has to say. There is no better way to kick off Black History Month on Black Hair in the Big Leagues than with Brittney Johnson.
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Host Salisha talks with Deanne Stewart, who recently made her Broadway debut on the Alanis Morrissette-inspired rock musical, Jagged Little Pill,. They discuss being "conditioned to the European standards of beauty" and finding the beauty within their own natural hair while on Broadway. Follow Deanne Stewart: Instagram: @deannestewart For more information on Claim Our Space founded by Marla Louissaint, go to claimourspace.com or follow on IG @claimourspacenow For more information on Oyin Handmade products, go to oyinhandmade.com or follow on IG @oyinhandmade Follow Salisha Thomas: Instagram @salishathomas Blog: www.salishathomas.com
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From the hit musical, SIX we got Brittney Mack and Adrianna Hicks. Truly, two anointed and blessed Queens hailing from the Chicago production of Six to Broadway who are slaying on and off the stage. Britt Mack rocking her sister locks reveals that a hot comb has NEVER touched her head, and Adrianna Hicks invites us on her natural hair journey that she has fully been embracing since just recently. They are informed and enlightening and it's apparent how much love they have for one another during this episode. If you don't already know who they are, you too will also fall in love with the two of them. Follow them on Instagram @msadriannahicks, @brittmack8, @sixbroadway and @sixthemusical Support Black Hair in the Big Leagues on Patreon and on Instagram @blackhairpodcast And don't forget to show your host, Salisha Thomas some love @salishathomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it hot in here? Or is it this boy gang! Paris Nix (Hamilton), Noah Ricketts (Frozen), Josh Dawson (Cyrano, Beautiful), Jay McKenzie (Beautiful), and Dashaun Young (The Lion King, Motown, Beautiful) are heating up this episode with truth, facts, and all the tea! These men are the original group who mounted the First National tour of Beautiful the Carole King Musical and at one point also performed in the Broadway production as well. They're gorg from the inside out and give mad insight into black hair...from a men's perspective. They're hilarious, they're honest, and they're real. You can't help but love them.
There's no better way to close out this trash bag of a year than by feeling the sense of community that these boys naturally cultivate. They hit on facial hair, finding a barber on tour in cities that don't exactly like black people, wigs vs their own hair when in a show, hair loss for men, and so much more. Not only will they make you laugh, you're going to want to stalk the hell out of them... To say they are very cute...would be the equivalent of saying 2020 wasn't THAT bad. An understatement of a lifetime.
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Patrice Covington just dropped a hit single 'My Favorite Things' available now anywhere you can stream music. She has sung back up for Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, and Stevie Wonder. She was in the original Broadway cast of The Color Purple and can SING. DOWN. And she just finished recording her first series regular. Stay tuned and up to date with Patrice Here!
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This episode features Kris Roberts (Little Shop of Horrors), TyNia Brandon (Lion King), Gabrielle Elisabeth (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Kerissa Arrington Jessie (Sister Act), Rosharra Francis (EP "I'm the Girl) and is hosted by Salisha Thomas. Sharing a dressing room on Broadway at the Sondheim, these six ladies reunite for a true life Dressing Room Conversation. Follow the ladies: Kris Roberts IG @krisroberts22; Click Here to let Kris plan your next vacation! TyNia Brandon IG @thetybrand Gabrielle Elisabeth IG @gabelisabeth; Click Here for her Blog! Kerissa Arrington Jessie IG @lovekerissa Rosharra Francis IG @rosharrafrancis Host, Salisha Thomas @salishathomas @blackhairpodcast www.salishathomas.com
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Voted one of the Top 10 Sexiest Women on Broadway, Britney has been in Beautiful, Sunset Blvd, Tootsie, and most recently Company on Broadway that was days away from opening right before the Bway shutdown earlier this year. Britney walks us through her process of how she gets those PERFECT tresses. PS. This episode was one of the very first episodes ever recorded for this podcast.
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Welcome back to the second part of the episode with Kristolyn Lloyd. She talks about what she does for headshots when her hair is always changing and dealing with Alopecia. She is lovable and perfect. And you should follow her:
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Kristolyn Lloyd originated and starred in Dear Evan Hansen as Alana Beck. In this episode she tells me about her iconic twists and how it’s been working with many creative teams that don’t understand her hair. She’s classy, down to earth, empowered, everything I want to be when I grow up.
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Hey You All. I thought I'd take a few minutes to share a few thoughts and some gratitude. So grateful for my listeners on here. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Geo is one of the very few Black Hair and Makeup supervisors on Broadway. He is currently the supervisor at Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and was Idina Menzel's personal hair and makeup stylist during her world tour. Geo is a fountain of knowledge on the industry and approaches the topic of Hair from the stylists's perspective. Grab and bevvy and cozy up. He's got something to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host, Salisha Thomas sits down with the reigning Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst days before she crowns the next Miss USA on November 9th. In addition to being a national title holder in one of the world's most renowned pageants, she is also a lawyer, correspondent for Extra TV, and runs a Fashion Blog for the working woman called White Collar Glam. Cheslie shares how she maintains her (hair) crown, her hair journey, and how she gained hair confidence before it was what it is today.
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Salisha Thomas sits down with the energetic, fun-loving Jessie Hooker Bailey (Waitress, Beautiful) and they are diving into Hair Journey. Jessie describes not even knowing where to begin with her hair, to experimenting, to ultimately becoming a natural hair bride. (Pictures available on the @blackhairpodcast Instagram page.)
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Salisha Thomas sits down with Broadway's Joanna Jones. Joanna made her Broadway debut in Hamilton as Peggy/Maria Reynolds and is slated to open the Los Angeles touring company of Hamilton as Eliza.
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Host, Salisha Thomas welcomes Broadway's Aisha Jackson as her first guest on Black Hair in the Big Leagues! Aisha's Broadway credits include Beautiful the Carole King Musical, Waitress (OBC), Frozen (standby as the first and only Black Anna on Broadway), and is slated to star in The Britney Spears Musical One More Time upon Broadway's return.
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Welcome to Black Hair in the Big Leagues Podcast! Blogger, Broadway actress, and former Miss California, Salisha Thomas, the host introduces herself and shares why she's excited about this podcast.
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Throughout Black Hair in the Big Leagues, host Salisha Thomas sits down with badass black women on Broadway and talks about all things hair. We are sharing secrets, swapping ideas, and talking about our individual experiences backstage, onstage and beyond. But that’s not all; there are women (and men!) who can speak on this topic in other industries as well and open the conversation about what it means to show up to work being black and “put together.” After every episode, you’ll have new ideas for your own tresses and leave feeling inspired and empowered no matter what color you are to stop fighting what makes you unique, to live your best life and to embrace yourself exactly the way you are. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices