Built For The Stage Podcast

Joseph Rosko

Joe Rosko lives his life helping others define their dreams and then chase after them. Built For The Stage is an online fitness program that helps actors match their Broadway talent to a new Broadway body. Through @builtforthestage, Joe has come across so many inspiring stories of how actors went through the peaks and valleys of a career in “the business” and how they finally ended up on a Broadway Stage.

  • 44 minutes 31 seconds
    #250 Timothy Oh - A young Korean-American actor, writer, activist, is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut with Romeo + Juliet!

    During his time at Ohio University’s BFA Acting Program, TT participated as a Scribe of their BIPOC theater, Vibrancy Theater, and an alumnus of Shakespeare & Company. Most recently, TT has appeared in Romeo and Juliet (‘Romeo’ at PSF), As You Like It (Orlando), Camden Shakespeare Festival; A Midsummer Night’s Dream (‘Demetrius’ at Cap21); Yerma (‘Victor’ at Vibrancy Theater); and The Motherf****r with the Hat (‘Ralph D.’ at Ohio University). “My goal is to change people through stories that matter, standing up for the unheard and uplifting their stories everywhere.” To my friends, family, and Shakes&Co. faculty/cohort, I love you all, let it rip.

    Instagram: @timothy_oh49

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    2 December 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 2 seconds
    #249 Jason Forbach - Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jason Forbach, Joe Glaser in A WONDERFUL WORLD Broadway

    Forbach joined the Las Vegas cast of The Phantom of the Opera understudying the roles of Raoul and Monsieur Reyer. In 2009, Forbach played the dual role of Rapunzel's Prince and The Wolf in Into the Woods at the Wells Fargo Pavilion. In 2012, Forbach joined the 25th Anniversary national tour cast of Les Misérables as Feuilly and an understudy for Enjolras. In 2024, it was announced that Forbach will make his film directorial debut with the short thriller film The Delicate Medium from a screenplay he wrote, with production set to begin in January 2025.

    Instagram: @jasonforbach

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    25 November 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 24 seconds
    #248 KIM EXUM - Can now be seen starring as Alpha Smith in the Broadway premier of the Louis Armstrong bio musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD.

    Can now be seen starring as Alpha Smith in the Broadway premier of the Louis Armstrong bio musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD. You also know Kim from being the longest tenured Nabulungi in BOOK OF MORMON Broadway.

    Instagram: @kim.exum

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    18 November 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 58 seconds
    #247 Jordan Chin - Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jordan Chin, a cast member of the Tony Award winning show for Best Musical, The Outsiders.

    Listen in as Coach Joe got to speak with Jordan Chin, a cast member of the Tony Award winning show for Best Musical, The Outsiders. Jordan Chin (Swing, u/s Two-Bit) Broadway Debut! Theatre: ACL, In The Heights, Flashdance. TV: Marvel's Hawkeye, Tonight Show, SNL, Tony Awards, Macy's Parade. Commercials: TD Bank, Gilead, Google. UF graduate. Ailey School.

    Instagram: @jOrdanchin

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    14 October 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 48 minutes 3 seconds
    #246 Brent Comer - made his Broadway debut originating the role of Darrel.

    Brent Comer made his Broadway debut originating the role of Darrel. But, Brent's journey to Broadway wasn't your typical story. Listen in to hear how Brent accidentally signed up to become an actor. See more on Brent @_brentcomer_

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    23 September 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 28 seconds
    #245 Dee Tomasetta - National Tour: Finding Neverland (Peter Pan/Associate Choreographer).

    Dee Tomasetta (Associate Choreographer/Swing/Dance Captain) (she/her) is thrilled to be on this amazing journey! Broadway/NYC: Heart of Rock & Roll (Assistant Choreographer); SIX (Associate Choreographer); Radio City Christmas Spectacular. National Tour: Finding Neverland (Peter Pan/Associate Choreographer). Television: “Gilded Age,” “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “SNL.” University of Michigan Alumna. Endless love to my family, Lorin, the entire Tommy team and CESD! @deetomasetta


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    10 June 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 6 seconds
    #244 Elysia Jordan - Company Broadway Tour

    Elysia Jordan (U/S Jenny, U/S Sarah, U/S Susan, U/S Joanne) National Tour: School of Rock. Regional / Concerts: Billy Elliot (Ogunquit Playhouse), Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons. BFA: Ithaca College. Elysia is a passionate teaching artist and works with students around the world through MTCA. Grateful for Merri, Avalon, and the incredible family and friends who keep me company, especially Steve.

    https://www.elysiajordan.com/  


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    29 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 43 seconds
    #243 Julio Rey - opened his second Broadway as a swing in LEMPICKA.

    Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico; Julio grew up moving all over the country, stopped in Pennsylvania to get his BFA from Penn State, and moved to NYC six months before Covid-19 took over. Since then Julio made his Broadway and Principal debut in BAD CINDERELLA as the understudy for Prince Sebastian. This past Sunday he also just opened his second Broadway as a swing in LEMPICKA. Other credits include: WHITE CHRISTMAS (Phil Davis, CSTC), THE GREAT GATSBY (Papermill Playhouse), THE GRISWOLDS’ BROADWAY VACATION (The 5th Avenue Theatre), TITANIC (Fleet, Milwaukee Rep), 42nd St (Billy Lawlor, The Rev), and MAMMA MIA (Sky, NSMT).

    Thanks to Coach Joe for helping stay nice and strong to keep up with the Broadway schedule!!!


    And yes before a matinee totally works! I could honestly do any day I have a matinee so whatever is best for the photographer I can make sure I’m at the theatre early whenever they’re available.

    -Julio


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    19 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 28 seconds
    #242 Henry Gottfried - appear in the Broadway revival of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club as Ernst Ludwig.

    This spring, Henry will appear in the Broadway revival of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club as Ernst Ludwig. His directing and associate directing credits include Broadway and Off-Broadway projects, as well as NYC concerts and the development of new works. Henry has also developed new plays as a director/collaborative dramaturg at Ojai Playwrights Conference, Hedgebrook Playwrights Festival, and Vineyard Arts Project. As an actor, he has performed in the Broadway production of WAITRESS (original cast; later, the role of Dr. Pomatter), the national tours of BRIGHT STAR (Billy) and PIPPIN (u/s Pippin), and the world premiere production of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre. Henry performed with the televised broadcast of Peter Pan Live! on NBC and has appeared on Good Morning America and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Henry holds a BA in Theater Studies from Yale University. At Yale he traveled with the world-famous Whiffenpoofs to over 30 countries worldwide.


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    15 April 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 58 seconds
    #241 David Guzman - Broadway and Film: Hell's Kitchen

    Broadway and Film: Hell's Kitchen Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Hamilton, Newsies 

    Co-founder of @PLAYSPACE.NYC

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    1 April 2024, 5:39 pm
  • 39 minutes 14 seconds
    #240 Steven Booth - recently a part of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway!

    Enjoy our chat with Steven Booth / @stevenbooth_verified who was recently a part of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway!

    Broadway: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Phil Spector/Terry Britten), School of Rock (Ned), Glory Days (Will), Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod u/s). Off-Broadway: Days of Wine and Roses, Dogfight, National tours: Kinky Boots (Charlie Price), Happy Days (Richie Cunningham), Recent Regional: Elf the Musical (Buddy). Film/TV: "Modern Love" (Craig). Much thanks to my manager Steve Maihack, All my love to Molly, Maezie, and Sawyer.

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    25 March 2024, 3:51 pm
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