The Creative College Journey with Scott Barnhardt

The Creative College Journey with Scott Barnhardt is a the perfect companion podcast for creatives, families and student artists who are seeking advice and inspiration on how to navigate life after high school (be that through trade school, community college, 4-year universities, private training or direct to industry pathways) in today's uncertain economy and world. Sit with Scott Barnhardt, (Independent Educational Consultant, professional actor from Broadway original casts of The Book of Mormon and Deaf West's Big River, writer and educator) as he offers real-world advice based on real-life experiences he and his clients have encountered on the path towards college, and has in-depth chats with some of the brightest young creative talents who have fostered their creativity in their post-high school years in unique ways, a diverse selection of degree programs and artistic interests and at institutions all over the United States. All this for the goal to get vital boots-on-the-ground points of view from recent or soon-to-be graduates about their decision making processes, areas of growth, hopes for the future and collecting their insight in what took them on their Creative College Journey… ...so that you might better understand your own Creative College Journey.

Episodes

IN THE NEWS: Breakdown of Playbill.com's BIG 10 Universities for Broadway Actors

Ever wondered why some schools dominate Broadway? Join me, Scott Barnhart, on this special solo episode of the Creative College Journey Podcast, where we uncover the real stories behind the statistics found in Playbill.com's recent

September 09, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 2 • 19:29

SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW - "Your College Bound Kid Podcast" Dr. Lisa Rouff Interviews Scott Barnhardt

UNIQUE PODCAST EPISODE... the tables are turned and I'm being interviewed! This is a re-airing of the podcast I was interviewed on this month, Your College Bound Kid (YCBK) Podcast by Dr. Lisa Rouff. YCBK and School Match 4U have graciously agr...

February 28, 2024 • Season 2 • Episode 1 • 50:31

INTERVIEW - Robyn Baker (MPH in Public Health at Brown University, Online; BS in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton CSUF)

Content Warning: This podcast episode contains candid conversations relating to eating disorders and mental health issues. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek professional help. The National Eating ...

December 05, 2023 • 1:01:12

INTERVIEW - Grace Lu (UCLA, BA in Psychology; Professional Film, TV, and Voiceover Actor)

Grace Lu is someone I’ve known for a few years through the work of my husband, voiceover actor JP Karliak. Grace Lu is a graduate of Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, CA, and is currently a rising sophomore at UCLA (Go Bruins!) stud...

August 22, 2023 • 1:01:09

INTERVIEW: Thalia Atallah (UCLA, BA in Theatre, Musical Theatre emphasis and National Tour of ANASTASIA))

Today's guest, Thalia Atallah is a graduate Orange County School of the Arts Musical Theatre Conservatory and as of 2022, an alum of UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television (TFT) with a BA in Theatre, and an emphasis in Musical Th...

July 25, 2023 • 57:51

INTERVIEW - Carla Stickler (NYU - BFA & MA, Flatiron School; Broadway actress and Web/Software Engineer)

On this episode, Scott has the chance to interview Carla Stickler who has "defied gravity" and expectations throughout her varied careers as a vocalist, Broadway performer and web/software engineer. And she discusses the many educational paths ...

June 27, 2023 • 58:30

INTERVIEW - Zoe Seare (University of Utah, BFA in Theatre Teaching)

Scott sits down with a former student, Zoe Seare, for a engaging conversation about Zoe’s pathway towards higher education at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and making the decision to transfer in her sophomore year from the BFA in Mus...

May 09, 2023 • 59:04

INTERVIEW - Shane Norys (Disney Cruise Line)

Shane Norys is a dancer, choreographer and performer originally from Orange County, CA who is currently sailing the high seas as a Specialty Performer with Disney Cruise Line on The Disney Magic travelling the world a job he has held since a...

April 17, 2023 • 54:23

INTERVIEW - Adam Castrillón (University of California - Irvine (UCI), BA in Drama; Irvine Valley College)

April 11, 2023 • 1:09:04

INTERVIEW - Alyssa Carol (University of Michigan, BFA in Musical Theatre; Bad Cinderella on Broadway)

Scott sits down with a former student, Alyssa Carol, for a heartfelt and lovely conversation about Alyssa’s pathway towards higher education at the University of Michigan's famed Musical Theatre BFA and making her Broadway debut as an orig...

March 28, 2023 • 1:01:12

INTERVIEW: Jordan Spena (Texas State University, BFA in Musical Theatre)

Scott sits down with a former student, Jordan Spena, for a witty and wise conversation about Jordan’s pathway towards higher education.Jordan Spena is an actor, singer, dancer, writer who is currently a Freshman at Texas State Univ...

March 21, 2023 • 54:26

INTERVIEW - Bella Arnold (CSULB, UC Berkeley) - A journey from Musical Theatre to Journalism

Scott sits downs with a former Orange County School of the Arts Musical Theatre Conservatory student, Bella Arnold, for a funny and heartwarming journey through her pathway towards higher education. Bella Arnold is a journalist who is c...

March 14, 2023 • 1:00:08

Introduction: Scott Barnhardt, The Creative College Journey Podcast

February 24, 2023 • 5:45