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Episode #133 of Survival Jobs: A Podcast is out now, featuring the charismatic and versatile Caesar Samayoa—currently lighting up the stage eight times a week in Broadway’s immersive hit Just In Time at New York’s Circle in the Square Theatre. In this engaging conversation with hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo recorded live at the WelcomeToTimesSquare.com Studios in New York City , Caesar traces how he came to portray multiple real‑life figures in this lively musical about Bobby Darin’s life. He also explores why Just In Time—directed by the visionary Alex Timbers, marking their fourth collaboration—resonates so strongly with both critics and audiences, touching on its immersive cabaret‑style staging and emotional authenticity. Caesar delves into the dynamic energy that Alex...

In a heartfelt and joyous celebration of Black excellence in theatre, Survival Jobs, a Podcast releases Episode 132, recorded live from the red carpet of the 2025 Black Women on Broadway Awards on Monday, June 3, 2025. Hosted by Jason A. Coombs and special guest co-host Alana Johnson, this Juneteenth episode honors the brilliance, beauty, and resilience of Black women in the Broadway community. This very special installment features red carpet conversations with some of the most inspiring talents on and off the stage, including Adrienne Warren (The Last Five Years), Kecia Lewis (Hell’s Kitchen), Camille A. Brown (choreographer of Gypsy and Hell’s Kitchen), Morgan Anita Wood (Hamilton),...

Just ahead of the 2025 Tony Awards, Survival Jobs, a Podcast, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down for a powerful and heartfelt in-person conversation with Tony Award nominee Julia Knitel, recorded live at the WelcomeToTimesSquare.com Studios in New York City! In this episode, Knitel shares the exhilarating moment she learned of her Tony nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role for Dead Outlaw, delves into what makes the groundbreaking show resonate with audiences and critics alike, and discusses her unique experience as the sole female cast member in the production. She also reflects on her Broadway debut in Bye Bye Birdie revival and recounts one of her most memorable “survival jobs” that paved her path to Broadway. The episode...

In a brand new episode of Survival Jobs, a Podcast, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo sit down for a powerful and heartfelt in-person conversation with 2025 Tony Award nominee Marjan Neshat, recorded live at the WelcomeToTimesSquare.com Studios in New York City! Marjan, now officially the first Iranian-born actress ever nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Play, opens up about the unforgettable moment she found out about her Tony nomination for her performance in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play English. She reflects on the emotional weight and cultural significance of her role, the joy of being recognized, and what it means to be a groundbreaking artist during turbulent political times. In this candid and wide-ranging discussion, Marjan also dives into her journey navigating careers...

After a brief hiatus, your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with another can't-miss episode of Survival Jobs —this time sitting down with the sensational Angelica Hale, the powerhouse vocalist and breakout star of Broadway’s Boop! In this dynamic conversation, Angelica reflects on her incredible rise to fame as a finalist on season 12 of the hit show America’s Got Talent, sharing the life-changing lessons she learned on that journey as a young performer. Now lighting up the stage as ‘Trisha’ in the three time Tony Award nominated musical, Angelica offers an exclusive peek into all things Boop! Listeners will be captivated as Angelica opens up about working alongside an all-star cast and crew, including the magnetic Tony Award nominee...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the three Time Tony Award Nominee Robin de Jess, who was most recently seen in the Netflix adaptation of Tick Tick Boom directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda In this Throwback Thursday episode, originally released on April 1, 2021, Robin dishes on his journey working as a server at Bertuccis and Bubba Gump to gracing the Broadway stage...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with Tony Award Nominee, Gabby Beans, who made her Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of Skin Of Our Teeth this past year Gabby shares her artistic journey from seeing Broadway shows with her Mom as a child to working alongside veteran actors Susan Sarandon, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin over the years.

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with Tony Award Nominee, Gabby Beans, who made her Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of Skin Of Our Teeth this past year Gabby shares her artistic journey from seeing Broadway shows with her Mom as a child to working alongside veteran actors Susan Sarandon, Robin Wright and Mandy Patinkin over the years.

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with their very first ballerina, the wonderfully gifted and inspiring Xiaoxiao Cao, who made her Broadway debut in the iconic musical Phantom of the Opera in 2019 Xiaoxiao shares her journey from dancing professionally in China to making her Broadway debut. She also reminisces about what it was like gracing the stage again after the show was shut down due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with their very first ballerina, the wonderfully gifted and inspiring Xiaoxiao Cao, who made her Broadway debut in the iconic musical Phantom of the Opera in 2019 Xiaoxiao shares her journey from dancing professionally in China to making her Broadway debut. She also reminisces about what it was like gracing the stage again after the show was shut down due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with equally handsome and talented Chris Manuel who made his touring debut in the hit musical Pretty Woman as Adam Pascals understudy in 2021 The Bridgeport, Connecticut native shares a few of his favorite past survival jobs, and how his performance as Robert Kennedy in the one person play Rfk at the Music Theatre of Connecticut led to him finding theatrical representation...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with equally handsome and talented Chris Manuel who made his touring debut in the hit musical Pretty Woman as Adam Pascals understudy in 2021 The Bridgeport, Connecticut native shares a few of his favorite past survival jobs, and how his performance as Robert Kennedy in the one person play Rfk at the Music Theatre of Connecticut led to him finding theatrical representation...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with hilarious, talented and absolutely gorgeous Gaby French who made her Broadway debut as Shirley in the five time Tony nominated play Hangmen Gaby shares her journey with the show from auditioning, to the Covid-19 Pandemic shutting down production during previews in March 2020 to finally gracing the Broadway stage two years later.

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hilarious, insightful and genuine Inventing Anna star, Chris Cafero who plays David Morrison, on the hit Netflix limited series. Chris guides us through his artistic journey from working in the hospitality industry to booking his first major recurring role on the classic soap opera, As the World Turns, to writing and producing the award winning New York City based sketch comedy show, Uncle Function...

Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the hilarious, insightful and genuine Inventing Anna star, Chris Cafero who plays David Morrison, on the hit Netflix limited series. Chris guides us through his artistic journey from working in the hospitality industry to booking his first major recurring role on the classic soap opera, As the World Turns, to writing and producing the award winning New York City based sketch comedy show, Uncle Function...

Stars: Sara Silva, Shawn Thomas Diefenbach, Alana Johnson, Kimberley Aria Peterson, Yevgeniya Kats, Steven Anderson, Peter Angelinas, Steven Wody, Raleigh Cain, Mackenzie Gilmore, Conor William Wright, David Alan Madrick, Demi Edwards, Jason A. Coombs | Written by Alyssa Amer, Kabir Chopra, Ryan Crash, Catherine Delaloye, Anthony Dimieri, Carrie King, Zoe Lasden-Lyman, Ericka Mitton, Mia Sorensen, Prashant Thakker, Mariana Trevino | Directed by Alexander Birrell, Eugen Bräunig, Emma Hall-Martin, Hayley Monek, Martin Murray, Michael Newton, Christina Reilly, Ben Venturina, Kerey Viswanathan

We kick off this slasher film on firm ground, with a crying woman (with bosoms slightly visible) running around the woods, crying. She promptly runs afoul of some rather splendidly attired cultists dressed in remarkable red velour cloaks. We then skip to an audience, who are watching this ripe old movie, clapping, and giving it looks of appreciation and reverence as if it were directed by Kubrick himself. It turns out this is a film festival,...