Performers Happiness in the Arts (PHARTS) Podcast has nothing to do with farting ... unless we choose to talk about it. Hosted by Dr. Jenna Kantor, PHARTS is meant to uplift musical theatre performers as they pursue a long career on the stage. That is not an easy thing to do with the countless rejections at auditions, soul sucking survivor jobs, and waves of anxiety about our next paycheck. We need to bring happiness to ourselves and to each other through integrity, authenticity, love, and, of…
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Post-show recovery is just as important as rehearsal! In this episode of Performers Happiness in the Arts, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, dance medicine specialist, and performer, walks you through research-backed cool-down exercises for dancers, singers, and actors. Learn how to reduce muscle tension, prevent injury, and restore your body after every performance with specific dosage guidance and…
The “Bend and Snap” might work every time, but not if it takes your back, hips, or vocal folds down with it. In this episode of PHARTS, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT breaks down the most common injury risks in Legally Blonde, the Musical — for dancers, singers, and actors — and how to stay strong, pain-free, and performance-ready for eight shows a week. Using research-backed insights and…
In this episode of PHARTS — Performers Happiness in the Arts, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT breaks down how performers in Suffs the Musical can stay healthy while delivering high-energy ensemble work, emotional vocal performances, and actor-driven character staging. You’ll learn: 1. Why dancers need specific strength and joint-care strategies for this show 2. How singers can protect their voices while…
Touring is magical… and also physically wild. In this episode, Jenna breaks down the realities of staying healthy while performing 8 shows a week in a different city every few days. We dive into: ✨ Why dancers struggle with changing floors and travel fatigue ✨ How singers can protect their voices from dry air, altitude changes, and inconsistent performance environments ✨ Why actors experience…
In this episode of the Performers Happiness in the Arts Podcast (PHARTS), host Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, dance medicine specialist and performer, breaks down the physical demands of The Lion King on Broadway and the most common injuries seen among its dancers, singers, actors, and musicians. This episode includes: • Why the show’s choreography style increases injury risk for dancers • How puppet…
In this episode of PHARTS, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, and dance medicine specialist, dives into the unique physical challenges of performing in Death Becomes Her. Learn how dancers, singers, and actors can prevent injuries, maintain stamina, and perform safely in high-energy choreography, lifts, and fight sequences. We discuss: Dancer-specific warm-ups, strength, and landing techniques Singer-focused…
In this episode of PHARTS (Performers Happiness in the Arts), Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT — dance medicine specialist and performer — breaks down why The Outsiders on Broadway stands apart in its physical demands. This isn’t just dancing. This isn’t just singing. This isn’t just acting. It’s full-body, high-stakes storytelling. 💥 We explore: Why the choreography challenges dancers at a deeper muscular…
✨ The Physical Magic of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: What Makes This Show So Demanding? ✨ In this PHARTS episode, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT breaks down the unique physical challenges faced by dancers, singers, and actors in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — a show that blends movement, emotional depth, illusion work, heavy prop usage, and nonstop pacing in ways unlike any other Broadway…
In today’s PHARTS Podcast episode, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT takes you inside The Great Gatsby musical to explore the physical demands placed on dancers, singers, and actors — and how to stay healthy while performing them. This episode breaks down each performer type individually: 🕺 Dancers — stylized 1920s choreography, quick tempo, partnering, endurance 🎤 Singers — sustained phrases, breath…
Welcome back to PHARTS – Performers Happiness in the Arts Podcast with your host, Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT, dance medicine specialist, performer, and your go-to friend for keeping your body performance-ready. In today’s episode, we dive into physical maintenance for the musical Wicked — a show that demands stamina, stability, breath control, and consistent body awareness from dancers, singers,…
This week on Performers Happiness in the Arts (PHARTS), Jenna Kantor, PT, DPT — dance medicine specialist and performer — breaks down the unique physical and emotional demands of performing in Dear Evan Hansen. Whether you’re a dancer holding intense stillness, a singer sustaining emotionally charged vocals, or an actor carrying heavy scenes night after night, your body needs targeted preparation…
