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Jaime Klein, CEO of Inspire Human Resources is getting the raw insights and real-world experience from HR and business leaders shaping the new world of work. Through panel discussions and 1:1 interviews, you'll hear from executives of Fortune 500 companies, high-growth CPOs, thought leaders, and HR mavens on the topics keeping us all up at night. Get fresh tips and strategies to bring back to your team so you can crush it in the new world of work. Learn more about Jaime and Inspire Human Res ...
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A mystery guest or guests joins Jean-Paul Yovanoff to share their love of musical theatre. Some one famous or just a lover of showtunes, you never know who's going to be on the air each week. Produced in conjunction with the internet radio station www.musicaltheatreradio.com
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College and Career Clarity

Lisa Marker Robbins

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If you are overwhelmed with the college-bound journey, confused by how much things have changed, or frustrated by having more questions than answers, then College and Career Clarity is the compass you need, when you need it most. Weekly episodes with Lisa Marker-Robbins and her guests provide families with strategic guidance to resource your student to make informed choices that align with their passions, purpose, and potential future. You’ll be informed to be able to have intentional & prod ...
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Olivia Daniels is a Canadian performer, director and producer. She holds a BFA in Drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where they studied at Playwrights Horizons Theatre School and The New Studio on Broadway. Olivia also holds a minor in Philosophy. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, they co-founded Artists in Residenc…
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In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: Update on the recent delays in the 2024 FAFSA financial aid application. Navigating the college funding process more efficiently without being dependent on FAFSA outcomes. How to navigate financial aid filing deadlines for high school seniors and returning college students. Strategies to reverse engineer coll…
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Michelle Plevin Started ROOMS101 LTD with Mark Tunstall in 2022, the production house has grown rapidly. Michelle first became involved in production as an associate producer for the film ‘Five Cars’, and then executive producer of ‘unlicensed’, both feature films, written by mark hampton. Last year, Rooms101 began filming on ‘death cries alone’, w…
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Small but Mighty Productions was founded in 2015. After nearly a decade of growing and learning, our mandate is this: To create new Canadian work which provides opportunities both on and offstage for women and maginalized people, using a queer feminist lense. We started out with nothing, just two gals with a dream of interesting work, an important …
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Manuele Mizzi is a Jamaican-Italian tenor, Manuele Adrian Mizzi discovered his love for performing at a very young age. Growing up in Markham he attended Unionville High School for the Arts later obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice Performance from York University under the tutelage of renowned Canadian operatic soprano Stephanie Bogle and h…
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In this episode, Lisa and David discuss: Understanding how colleges use ACT and SAT scores in admissions. Breaking down common myths about test scores and test-optional admissions. How grade inflation impacts your teen’s GPA and admissions chances. The latest policies for ACT, SAT, AP, and IB exams. How much focus and time your teen should commit t…
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Joe Iconis is a musical theater writer and performer. He has been nominated for a Tony Award, two Drama Desk Awards and a Lucille Lortel Award, is the recipient of an Ed Kleban Award, Jonathan Larson Award and Richard Rodgers Award. Joe’s musical Be More Chill (with Joe Tracz) opened this season at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre, following a sold-out Of…
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In this episode, Lisa and John discuss: Identifying the controllables and the non-controllables during your teen’s college application process. What your teen should include on the college application to ensure they are accurately representing themself. What should be included on your teen’s activities list in their application. The accessibility o…
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Dan Redfeld Composer / Conductor / Orchestrator Award-winning composer, conductor, orchestrator, pianist and producer Dan Redfeld has had his music and arrangements performed internationally from the concert hall to the musical theatre stage to the recording studio. Redfeld received his training at Boston’s New England Conservatory before transferr…
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In this episode, Lisa and Jaime discuss: How to prevent unplanned future transfers for your teen. What a “planned transfer” is, when it might make sense, and when it won’t work. Common reasons why over ⅓ of undergraduate students transfer. Articulation agreements between colleges that can benefit transfers. Key Takeaways: More than ⅓ of undergradua…
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JOAN ROSS SORKIN is a playwright, musical theatre bookwriter and lyricist, opera librettist, and screenwriter. Her two most current musical projects are Black Swan Blues with Randy Klein, and Bordello with Barbara Bellman and Emiliano Messiez. Black Swan Blues had a staged reading in October, 2022 as part of The York Theatre Company’s Developmental…
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Jaime Lozano is a musical theatre composer who has been heralded as the “next big thing” on Broadway by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda. A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Jaime earned his BFA in Music and Composition from the School of Music at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and was the recipient of a full scholarship to New York University’s Ti…
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In this episode, Lisa and Lee discuss: Why it’s a myth your teen’s college application needs 10 extracurriculars. Creative ways to demonstrate leadership beyond traditional titles. Ideas for furthering your teen’s leadership experiences, whether they’re just starting high school or beginning their college application process. How to think about you…
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In this episode, Lisa, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie discuss: Busting myths about your teen’s personal statement on their college application. If your teen should write about personal hardships. How to focus on being authentic, not being unique. The four-question rubric your teen needs to address when writing their essay. The role of parents in allowing…
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Dan Remmes is an award-winning, published playwright, screenwriter and actor. He has appeared on stages across the country, as well as in film and television. His scripts have received productions and workshops across Europe and North America (including The White House). They have featured OSCAR-WINNING, TONY-WINNING, EMMY-WINNING and OBIE-WINNING …
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In this episode, Lisa and Tovah discuss: The nuisance stressors your teen has to handle every day. Building resilience in the face of uncertainty. What it means to be a buffer for your child. Parenting styles that have been beneficial or harmful to building resiliency in teams. Why you have to work on yourself to build resiliency in your children a…
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Becky is a Scottish theatre director, facilitator and writer. She trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and was a finalist for the prestigious JMK Award in 2019 and 2021. Her work spans Musical Theatre, Shakespeare, new writing and reworked classics in various forms and capacities. She also works across a variety of educational institution…
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In this episode, Lisa and Mollie discuss: The biggest uncertainties students and parents have around theater and other performing arts majors. The distinction between getting a BA or a BFA while in school and beyond. Practical skills that students learn when majoring in theater. Starting early in the admissions process for theater and performing ar…
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Janine Robledo – Book/Music/Lyrics is a New York City based creative. Originally from Miami, Florida, she is a Cuban-American librettist /composer/lyricist, and classically trained pianist. She holds an M.F.A. from the Graduate Musical Theater Writing Program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and a B.A. from Florida Atlantic University where she stud…
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Bowtie Productions was founded in 2019 with the goal of creating collaborative theatrical experiences for early-career artists in the GTA. Led by like-minded arts performers and creators from the Toronto theatre community, Bowtie strives to illuminate impactful stories and produce intimate, rarely produced pieces of fan-favourite theatre. Bowtie ho…
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In this episode, Lisa and Johnny discuss: The pressures students are under from all directions. How parents can recognize when their students are struggling and how to help them. Culturally immersive programs and how they can burst the bubble students are living in. Creating change with important life experiences for your student. Learning valuable…
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Carol Ziske is an accomplished theatre director, choreographer, and actor with over five decades of professional experience in the industry. They have numerous acting credits on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theatre and national tours. She has starred alongside the likes of John Lithgow, Jerry Zaks, Bob Gunton, Beth Fowler, Robert Morse, Rudy Va…
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In this episode, Lisa and Matthew discuss: Common misconceptions regarding the cost and accessibility of private colleges. Advantages of private colleges many do not know about. How to understand and evaluate a college’s mission and values. Recognizing financial aid opportunities and understanding the true costs and benefits of private colleges. Ke…
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Wallis: A New Musical tells the story of a woman swept away by circumstance, and the King who gave up his crown for her. Prince Edward, bored with the constraints of monarchy, falls in love with an American divorcee, Wallis Simpson, and gives up everything for her. Fans of The Crown will instantly recognise the first enactment of this royal twisted…
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In this episode, Lisa and Jessica discuss: The three types of college support services for neurodiverse students. Recognizing what support services your student used in high school including invisible supports they may need to be successful. How to assess the quality of disability services at colleges. Preparing your neurodiverse teen for independe…
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Dr. Lawrence Joseph Glatt Composer, Lyricist Lawrence Joseph Glatt Is a composer specializing in musicals and guitar music. After 30 years as a teacher, many of his works deal with issues faced by young people. His work brings together a deep understanding of classical, jazz and the history of musical theater, but also an awareness of current trend…
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Tanisa Williams, is the head of human resources for the Americas at The Economist. Throughout her career, Tanisa has focused on building workplaces that foster inclusion and wellness. Join Jaime and Tanisa as they discuss proven strategies to improve employee well-being and the HR leader’s role, tips for employee communications in turbulent times, …
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In this episode, Lisa and Jyoti discuss: Strategies for applying to Computer Science Majors and related STEM majors. STEM majors that are alternatives to computer science that may be a better fit for your teen. The importance of demonstrating intellectual curiosity, problem-solving skills, and community impact in college applications. The differenc…
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Douglas J Cohen Doug received the 2010 Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting and won two Richard Rodgers Awards for writing book, music, and lyrics for NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY (produced twice off-Broadway resulting in over 100 productions worldwide; an upcoming NY commercial production in-the-works through producer Larry Hirschhorn) and THE…
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In this episode, Lisa and Anne discuss: The benefits of liberal arts colleges and how to determine if they might be a good fit for your teen. How liberal arts colleges differ from larger research universities. Misconceptions about liberal arts colleges. Helping your teen understand their learning style to determine the right type of school for them…
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JEFF WHITING Award-winning director and choreographer, acclaimed as a 'director with a joyous touch' by the New York Times, Jeff Whiting specializes in work for theater, television, special events and concerts around the world, including James Taylor, Bette Midler, Steve Martin, Tony Bennett, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Sting. Jeff is the Owner of th…
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In this episode, Lisa and Penny discuss: Different pathways for your teen to become a pilot The unique college application process for professional flight majors. Planning for unexpected costs with the path to aviation. Medical requirements and certifications that help and hinder potential pilots. Key Takeaways: Your student can fly solo by age 16 …
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Adam Martino - Breakaway Entertainment Breakaway Entertainment is a dance entertainment & production company with years of industry experience performing across Canada and abroad. A Musical Theatre Jazz production house, Breakaway Entertainment draws its inspiration from classic 1950s & 1960s performers such as Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Frank Valli…
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In this episode, Lisa and Lorna discuss: Skills that will help your teen make connections and be a better candidate for college and career. While students want more clarity on career paths, why they are feeling overwhelmed, and how they can be helped. How students can take advantage of industries connecting with young talent earlier than ever befor…
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MADAME WINIFRED'S CIRCUS OF WONDERS Come one, come all, to the show that everyone in the world is talking about! We present to you the most dazzling performances from the wackiest circus ever seen. Embrace the magic and mystery of Madame Winifred's Circus of Wonders! Madame Winifred’s Circus of Wonders was commissioned by Theatre on the Ridge, Care…
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In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: How Dave’s son graduated from college debt-free by earning over $50,000 in scholarships The three main categories of scholarships. How to uncover private scholarships. A step-by-step guide for your teen to become a better scholarship applicant. Why you should begin looking for scholarships as soon as your stu…
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Sheila the Musical Step back in time to the 1950s and meet Sheila, the quintessential (bearded) housewife. Join her on a hilarious journey of self-discovery, as she shares her powerful vocals and absurd stories, as she learns that there's more to life than just cooking, cleaning, and keeping her husband happy.…
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Jewelle Blackman is a Dora nominated Canadian actor, violinist, singer/songwriter and playwright. Born and bred in Toronto, Jewelle has worked extensively in theatre, television and film across North America. She was most recently seen on Broadway starring as “Persephone” in the Tony and Grammy winning Best Musical HADESTOWN. The same show where sh…
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Jerrell L. Henderson is a Theatre Director, Puppeteer, and African American Theatre Historian and Archivist. Through the mediums of theatre and/or puppetry and film, Jerrell seeks to disrupt generational curses of self-hate (i.e. racism, homophobia, religious intolerance, etc.). Intellectually curious and emotionally dexterous, Jerrell is at home i…
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Moe: A Rap Opera A fifteen-year baseball veteran. A world-class lawyer. A World War II spy. "MOE: A Rap Opera" is the rapped-through musical about the enigmatic real-life baseball-player-turned-spy Moe Berg. With its dynamic rhymes, thunderous beats, and meticulous attention to detail, "MOE" tells the story of one of the most fascinating figures in…
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Jewelle Blackman is a Dora nominated Canadian actor, violinist, singer/songwriter and playwright. Born and bred in Toronto, Jewelle has worked extensively in theatre, television and film across North America. She was most recently seen on Broadway starring as “Persephone” in the Tony and Grammy winning Best Musical HADESTOWN. The same show where sh…
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Laura Landauer is an amazingly diverse entertainer, equally comfortable performing as an actor, singer, or comedian. She has received world wide attention for her spot-on portrayal of Celine Dion. Her short films have appeared on television shows, including Entertainment Tonight, across North America and Europe, and have extensive world-wide viewer…
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Claire Rice I have been a theatre nerd for as long as I can remember. Everything is a big song and dance when I’m around. That’s one reason children have always responded well to me! I started babysitting at 12, and continued to nanny into my 30s, making strong connections with every family. After graduating Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts…
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In this episode, Lisa and Liz discuss: How your teen can showcase their character and curiosity to stand out to colleges and universities. How to evaluate your teen’s comfort zone bandwidth. Steps for expanding your teen’s comfort zone. Practical strategies for identifying problems that matter to your teen and turning them into a passion project. K…
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Andrew Rannells is an actor, singer, performer, and the author of Too Much Is Not Enough. A Tony, Drama Desk, and Critics Choice Award nominee and Grammy winner, he originated the role of Elder Price in The Book of Mormon and has starred in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hamilton, Falsettos, and The Boys in the Band. On the small screen, he has appeare…
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Andrew Seok Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Andrew Seok began his career as a Musical Theatre Singer & Composer, branching out into Singer / Songwriter, Record Producer, TV / Film Composer, Theatre Creator, and Filmmaker. He is currently the Artistic Director of Eclipse Theatre Company which he co-runs with Artistic Producer, Chilina Kennedy. W…
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In this episode, Lisa and Sam discuss: How Jewish students can find the right college fit and connect with Jewish life on campus. The different levels of Jewish community engagement exist on campuses. Encouraging your teen to understand what is important and truly matters to them around their faith and practices. Using resources like Hillel Interna…
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KIRK CAMBRIDGE-DEL PESCHE hails from the beautiful West Indies archipelago of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. He proudly boasts an eclectic blend of ethnicities. With a portfolio that includes work with MAC Cosmetics, BareMinerals, Broadway; Tours; TV; Boston Ballet; Boston Lyrics Opera; Opera Company of Philadelphia; Boston Symphony Orchestra; N…
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In this episode, Lisa discusses: Using the clues from colleges to guide your family and manage expectations. Understanding the differences in the two categories of colleges: liberal arts colleges and universities. The role major-specific admissions plays at the two kinds of colleges. The three categories of admissions by major that are found at uni…
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Carmel is a composer/lyricist, arranger, music supervisor/director, conductor of musical theatre, based in NYC. Composition credits include Renascence, produced Off-Broadway by Transport Group in 2018. Music director/arranger credits include the Broadway productions of Funny Girl (revival), If/Then, Hands on a Hardbody, American Idiot, The 25th Ann…
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