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Joining us this week on Looking For Artists is Dancer and Choreographer Maya Sank. Maya has been dancing her whole life and has figured out some super creative ways to make a living as a dancer in NYC.

This week, Michael sits down with Looking For Artists’ first Opera Singer guest! Baritone Nathan Matticks shares how he went from discovering a love for Palestrina in high school to now working professionally as a Singer in NYC. This conversation flows just about as well as Nathan’s melismas do!

Looking For Artists is excited to host playwright and dramaturge Gina Stevensen. Michael and Gina talk about how unexpected creative career paths can be and how important it is to trust in your craft, this episode is so encouraging! You can hear more from Gina! She co-hosts another Rock Rising podcast with Steven Moskos called Should We Keep This? Go check it out on Spotify, Apple or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

This week on LFA is NYC based Theater Director and Associate Artistic Director of Corkscrew Festival Alex Hare. Michael and Alex talk about the power of theater in their lives and their common love of musical theater. In his work at Corkscrew, Alex is passionate about how theater making can break down social barriers and connect with culture, social issues, and more.

Submissions to Corkscrew open 12/9/19! corkscrewfestival.org

Joining us this week on Looking For Artists is Drummer and Percussionist Spencer Cohen. Spencer has a wide array of professional drumming experiences that range from touring with a band, playing 8 shows a week on Broadway, and banging on various items in his kitchen for a film score. This episode is endlessly entertaining! Tune in to hear some live table percussion!