Today I sat down with artist and theatre maker, Ana Cristina Schuler Da Silva. An NYU graduate, she’s been making art and dodging rats in NYC for 10 whole years. Ana and I worked together in catering back in 2018 for a little extra cash and a whole lot of free food, but now she works as a professional organizer. Side hustles aside, Ana is a true thespian. She wrote, produced, co-directed and starred in “The Chickens Have Come Home to Roost.” The painful and hilarious 90 minute play is about a childhood imaginary best friend, Birdie, who happens to be a chicken. Birdie is by Angie’s side as she goes through puberty, has her first kiss, and is sexually assaulted by a friend of a friend. The show incorporates original music, movement, and puppets. It was a huge success! Now that it’s been a few weeks, Ana reflects on the financial aspects of producing independent theatre and shares her future plans for the show.

Ana's Instagram

Ana's website

Press Release for The Chicken Have Come Home To Roost

Behind the Scene Photo Shoot

My new roommate Sarah, just moved to NYC from Paris where she lived for 3 years. Can you tell which city she prefers so far?? 

Beth Davison is a self-employed voice actor, sound editor, and presenter in the UK. She recently voiced a video game character and has voiced many tv and online ads. Beth is also the co-host of the Keeping Receipts Podcast all about freelancing, creativity, and mental health. 

My roommate Maggie joins me on this new juicy episode! We talk about our weird summer in NYC, our near death experience, dating in quarantine, bed bugs, moving, and boys of our past  

On this special live episode with Rachel Sandler, my new friend from Tik Tok, we discuss the ups and downs of self-employment. Rachel is a musician, voice and piano teacher, and podcaster. I join her on her podcast, Aspiring Artist Podcast. Her instagram is @rachelsandlermusic and her website is rachelsandlermusic.com 

I frequently get asked how I became a voice actress and how I afford to live in NYC. Today I honestly share EXACTLY how and why it happened. Enjoy! 

Time stamps- 

2:18 Disclaimer

3:49 My theatre background 

6:38 Voiceover demo

7:53 Post grad rut 

12:03 How I got into voiceover

19:24 Moving to NYC

22:34 How much I make 

25:07 Podcast editing

26:42 Pro and Cons of self-employment 

32:35 The 7 steps to becoming a voice actor

Ral and I met at the Barrow Group in an Improv class and have been friends ever since. We discuss our audition mindsets, balancing dreams and jobs, and what we would do if we won the lottery. 

On this episode, I catch up with my first New York friend, Portland. We discuss our dream homes, making new friends, how we're keeping our spirits up during the quarantine, and compare LA to NYC. 

Last week, my college bff, Maddie, visited me in NYC and we were  getting into our usual shenanigans (pissing off neighbors, singing, and having too much fun ) The trip was cut short when we became aware of the severity of the pandemic. This week we're back in Texas and taking a moment to pause and reflect with the rest of the world. Hoping everyone stays safe, healthy, and sane during these difficult times. XOXO Katie Talks A Lot 

On this episode, I'm talking with my good friend Gerardo. He shares some truthful, uplifting, and downright disgusting stories from living in NYC for seven years. Find out what he really thinks about NYU and working at startups ;)  

Reach Gerardo 

https://literally.design

https://gerardothr.com

https://www.instagram.com/gerardothr/