Life On Tour

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In this relationships-focused episode, Manon talks openly and honestly with her ex-castmate Joseph Naim, and his partner Brydie about their relationship and touring. They cover topics such as:

• Their backgrounds/how they got together
• Navigating touring and life challenges in the early stages of a relationship
• The mindsets they naturally had that make their relationship work
• The premature birth of their son, Eli
• Touring, NICU and how they coped
• What touring looks like with Eli at home
• Their communication failsafes, and the beauty of long distance 

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In this second instalment of the When to Call Out series, Manon sits down with the legendary Stef Jones to talk about all the issues surrounding this topic. They discuss:

• How to know when it’s time to call out and how it’s different on each show
• Call-Out guilt, and reminding yourself that you aren’t a robot
• The impact of covid
• Reputational, role and industry pressure
• How the tour culture has changed

But first, Manon talks about:

• Performing and sporting careers
• Some recent insights

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We're back baby! My apologies for the extended hi-slay-tus. 

In this special return episode, Manon chats to fellow industry member Tom Sharah about "calling out" of a show and all the challenges/nuance associated with it. They talk about:

• The in-between/ups and downs
• The mentality of when to call out, and why it feels so big
• The influence of covid on tour culture and pushing through when you shouldn’t
• The nuance of show quality vs commitment vs life balance
• The insecurities of calling out
• Knowing your limits
• Accidentally bringing gastro to work

But first, Manon gives a brief life update, touching on the challenges of being an actor without work. 

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In this episode, host Manon chats to (and laughs heavily with) special guests Gareth Isaac, Sarah Nairne and David Silvestre about their stage blooper stories. They talk about:

• Stage bloopers we've done
• How they make us feel
• How we deal with them

But first, Manon has a chat about:

• End of  contract existentialism
• Wisdom tooth surgery
• The SAG-AFTRA strike and how important it is to be part of the union

Liza Minnelli SNL skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVvxOwxuk_w

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Check out Gareth's website for voice coaching: https://www.tuneupvoice.com/

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In this episode, Manon has a chat to Come From Away cast members Michael Lee Porter, Zoe Gertz, Kat Harrison, Phillip Lowe and David Silvestre more minutes before the final performance of Come From Away in Australia. They talk about:

• Their favourite thing about Come From Away
• Their favourite memory of Come From Away
• What they're looking forward to after the tour is over

But first, Manon has a chat about:

• A drastic hair change
• The inertia of closing a show after so long
• Why Come From Away was so important to her

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This week, Manon interviews the incredible performer and mother of two, Angela Scundi about touring with kids. They discuss:

• Functioning on low sleep while caring for two kids and learning 3 tracks
• The decision to tour and all the factors that went into it
• The challenge of finding childcare on tour
• How Angela told her kids that they’d be touring with her first postpartum full time job
• Angela’s decision to have kids while balancing her career, fomo and “having it all”
• How performing arts workplaces can better support working parents
• What an average day looks like for Angela
• The logistics of rehearsing with two kids on the road
• Job-sharing and the isolation of different priorities

But first, Manon and Jasmine have a chat about an action packed week. They discuss:

• Renee Rapp
• “Rapping” the week. Yes, you read that right.
• Getting “Screeched In” and the absolute best night of our lives at H E Mark Glauser, High Commissioner of Canada and Diane Glauser’s home
• Manon “rapping” the week but then it going horribly wrong
• A surfer analogy
• The end of the tour feels

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In this special episode, Manon chats with singing teacher, actor and singer Jennifer Peers about how to best maintain your voice on tour. They talk about:

• Jen’s journey in the industry
• The balance of a healthy voice, mind and body
• Technique and being a “small muscle athlete”
• The biggest vocal challenges of touring
• Jen’s vocal “must haves”
• Vocal loads and rehearsals
• Why singers don’t take their vocal needs seriously sometimes
• Maintaining your vocal practice on tour
• Your “vocal budget”
• What you should do if something doesn’t feel right
• Your “voice squad”
• Nerves and your voice
• Different environments and your voice

But first, Manon has a quick chat with Jasmine about:

• The week that was
• The end of the contract
• Manon’s corn
• Vocal challenges on tour
• Nerves

If you'd like to book in for a lesson in-person or online with Jen, you can do so via her website: jenniferpeers.com

You can also follow Jen on instagram @jenniferpeers.voicestudio

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In this episode, Manon is joined by three special guests. First, Manon sits down with Noni and Jasmine to talk about:

• The week that was
• The end of the season
• Noni’s new role
• Wentworth, and a false accusation
• A surprise visit
• Noni and Jaz’s advice on audition rejection and how top cope with it

Then Manon sits down with Doug to talk all about:

• His experience of rejection
• Booking the room instead of the job
• Being a professional auditioner 
• Signing your work
• How every audition counts
• Having multiple captains in the air
• The pressure we put on ourselves
• Knowing your worth
• Being process driven, instead of results driven

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In this episode, Manon sits down with special guests David Silvestri and Sarah Nairne (separately) to discuss their thoughts on audition rejection. They talk about:

• Their experiences of audition rejection
• The mindsets that help them cope with it
• Ego, moving forward and much much more!

But first, Manon talks about:

• How Canberra is THE vibe
• The tour nearing its closing date
• Emily Kristen Morris' advocacy for mental health on stage
• A recent rejection experience

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If you are interested in listening to Laura's podcast "Meanwhile On Our Plane", here is the link below:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/meanwhile-on-our-plane/id1528176404