what do the poppy fields of oz and a grocery store parking lot have to do with one another? any hints? no? well, you can find out in this week’s episode where we’re joined by actor and theatre educator caitlin witty, who also gives some fantastic insight on her journey as an actor and how she navigated the theatre world in the midst of the covid pandemic. oh, and don’t forget to go check caitlin out on social media where you’ll not only hear her stunning vocals, but also see the amazing human being she is, spreading positivity and kindness wherever she goes.

you can check out her work here:

ig: @caitlin_witty

website: https://caitlinwitty.com

youtube: caitlin witty 

questions? wanna be on the show? send us an email: [email protected]

follow your co-hosts: kara: @quietopenspace

rebecca: @rebeccaniscomusic

music by rebecca nisco

album art by kara bartek

“a big part of my job, for me, is meeting things where they are at.” now, this is not only admirable, but words to live by. Elizabeth Vrkljan isn’t afraid to cut through the bs and tell you what’s up. and it’s good advice too, because she doesn’t just talk-the-talk, but has been in it, neck deep, walking the walk since they were a teenager. Join us this week as we speak with them about her incredible work as a cinematographer, artist, and human being. 

you can check out their work here: 

ig: @elizabethvrkljan 

website: https://www.elizabethvrkljan.com/ 

questions? wanna be on the show? send us an email: [email protected] 

follow your co-hosts: kara: @quietopenspace

rebecca: @rebeccaniscomusic 

music by rebecca nisco 

album art by kara bartek

for our 10th episode, we sit down with london-based composer dorrell ettienne and discuss his influences and inspirations, his beginnings as a self-taught composer, solid industry advice, and also a pretty great tree metaphor. full of wisdom, sage advice, and lots of laughs, dorrell’s episode will surely leave you walking away with a new perspective on how you can approach your own work. PLUS, our viewers get an exclusive listen to his composition ‘reconnected.’ Follow dorrell on twitter at @dorrellettienne

dorrell’s twitter: @DorrellEttienne

dorrell’s soundcloud: @https://soundcloud.com/dorrell-ettienne

questions or wanna reach out? send us an email to [email protected] or dm us at @thepodcastimperfect.

produced by kara bartek & rebecca nisco

music by @rebeccaniscomusic

album art by @quietopenspace

never stupid things! only good and interesting and maybe sometimes ridiculous things! this week we sit down with martin blanco, a cinematographer, photographer, creative director (aka an all around screen boy for life) to discuss identity, memory, and how to balance your personal project monsters with work. 

check out martin's work at: 

instagram: @martin_a_blanco

website: martinblancofilms.com

questions? wanna be featured on the show? send us an email to: [email protected]

or follow us on instagram: @thepodcastimperfect or @rebeccaniscomusic and @quietopenspace

produced by kara bartek & rebecca nisco 

music by rebecca nisco 

album art by kara bartek 

join us for this week’s episode of (im)perfect where ‘pandemic art’ takes on a whole new meaning for london based pianist oli cuttriss. tune in to hear about oli’s 24 hour live-streamed recital, insight on life as a classical musician and plenty of laughs. you can follow oli on all things social @oc.piano- be sure to check him out!

watch his 24-hour recital found on his facebook page here

oli’s instagram: @oc.piano

subscribe to oli on youtube for more!

questions or wanna reach out? send us an email to [email protected] or dm us at @thepodcastimperfect.

produced by kara bartek & rebecca nisco

music by @rebeccaniscomusic

album art by @quietopenspace

it was truly an honor to sit down with poet and activist Donna Dante Marie Gary. Do yourself a favor and join us as we discuss their poetry, what it means to be an artist, and their incredible work for social justice. PLUS an exclusive reading of their poem I'm Standing Outside of a Record Store And Of Course I Have To Loose My Shit Because Someone Takes A Picture Of Me Without My Consent.

you won’t want to miss this!

Trigger Warnings for poem starting at minute 52:00 : white supremacy, allusions to gennoacide of black people in america

follow dante on instagram at: @afro_dye_tea

support ho(s)e website: https://sxhxcollective.org/

questions or wanna reach out? send us an email at: [email protected] or drop us a dm @thepodcastimperfect on instagram. 

produced by kara bartek & rebecca nisco 

music by @rebeccaniscomusic

album art by @queitopenspace

“i wish people had to be nice.” honestly, we couldn’t agree more with this week’s featured artist, comedy writer amanda kay cook. tune in for a fantastic, feel-good conversation where we discuss the inspiration behind “bitch training,” finding your forever creative person, and how to take an idea and turn it into something big! follow amanda on all things social @amandakaycook1

learn more about “bitch training” and donate if you can here:

amanda’s instagram: @amandakaycook1

“bitch training” instagram: @bitchtrainingprod

questions or wanna reach out? send us an email to [email protected] or dm us at @thepodcastimperfect.

produced by kara bartek & rebecca nisco

music by @rebeccaniscomusic

album art by @quietopenspace

jv in the house, baby! this week we sat down with the VIVACIOUS jos vincent and discussed her new single “daffodils and daisies,” her upcoming move to LA, and the importance of spreading kindness and mental health awareness on social media. PLUS a JV, BABY exclusive snippet of her upcoming single, “Mr. Rainbow.” follow her on all things social @josvincentmusic

listen to her new single ‘Daffodils and Daisies’ here

instagram: @josvincentmusic

website: https://www.josvincentmusic.com

watch the billie eilish interview we talked about here

questions or wanna reach out? send us an email to [email protected] or dm us at @thepodcastimperfect.

produced by kara bartek & rebecca nisco

music by @rebeccaniscomusic

album art by @quietopenspace

this week we speak with the visionaryTM abo booi about his journey into film, the importance of creative expression, and staying true to oneself. abo is a filmmaker, director, director of photography, and cinematographic vlogger currently based in Cape Town, South Africa. follow him on all things social @abobooi.

youtube: abongwe l. booi 

instagram: @abobooi

questions or wanna reach out? send us an email to [email protected] or dm us at @thepodcastimperfect.

produced by kara bartek & rebecca nisco

music by @rebeccaniscomuisc

album art by @quietopensapce

“it’s crazy actually all the different situations in which you would have to act”. honestly, eli ligonnet lam has so many great things to say and share about acting and what it means to be an actor and a director. join kara and rebecca who get just so! much! good! advice! from eli about all the work in theater, fine arts, film, they’ve accomplished despite the challenges of last year.

eli’s instagram: @eliligo

associate artist at Compagnie Érème: Compagnieereme.com

music by rebecca nisco

album art by kara bartek

email us! [email protected]

follow us on ig: @thepodcastimperfect, @quietopenspace, @rebeccaniscomusic