Unlearning with Veronica Stern
Unlearning with Veronica Stern
Podcast Description
Welcome to Unlearning, where we go behind the curtain for an insider’s perspective on the theater industry, break down the buzz worthy conversations on social media, and challenge the stigmas that hold us back. Together, we’re unlearning and redefining what it means to thrive in the business. It's time to rewrite the script!
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Follow Veronica on socials: @veronicastern on Instagram @thatmixedchicknyc on Tik Tok
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers around the theater industry, social media vibe, and personal development, discussing topics such as storytelling, creativity, and career navigation. Episode highlights include conversations with digital creators like Chloe Hechter on leveraging personal experiences for social media fame, and interviews with industry professionals like Sarah Alice Liddy about tackling uncertainties faced by young adults in the arts.
Welcome to Unlearning, where we go behind the curtain for an insider’s perspective on the theater industry, break down the buzz worthy conversations on social media, and challenge the stigmas that hold us back. Together, we’re unlearning and redefining what it means to thrive in the business. It’s time to rewrite the script!
Follow for new episodes weekly! If you like what you hear, please feel free to rate Unlearning 5 stars.
Follow Veronica on socials: @veronicastern on Instagram @thatmixedchicknyc on Tik Tok
Erich W. Schleck (he/they) is a Seattle native and graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), holding a BFA in Musical Theatre. They most recently starred as Herod in the Regent’s Open Air/50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and made their West End debut in Blippi the Musical, earning a 2023 Olivier nomination for Best Family Show. As a choreographer, Erich’s work has been seen in Big Fish, Spring Awakening, RENT, and Once on This Island, and they’ve served as associate to Connor Gallagher on The Secret Garden.
00:23 – Intro
1:04 – Catching up with Erich
02:09 – Patti LuPone disses Audra McDonald
12:05 – Graduating in 2020
18:37 – Booking Blippi
25:46 – Life on the Road
28:27 – West End vs. Broadway
30:21 – Getting Nominated for An Olivier Award
32:30 – Jesus Christ Superstar National Tour
39:07 – Bringing Their Queer Identity Into The Work
46:47 – The Success Question
50:25 – Outro
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