I'm so excited to have Eric McEnaney on my podcast today! Eric is a highly sought-after vocal coach and pianist in the Twin Cities.

He is so wise and we talk about all things under the sun including finding authenticity in auditioning, how to stay centered as artists, and what steps a pianist can take to become a vocal coach.

https://www.ericmcenaney.com/

https://www.facebook.com/OperaReadingProject/

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I'm so excited to have Reese Britts on the podcast today!

Reese and I get down with the national conversation at hand about racism and privilege in theatre. We talk about accessibility for auditioning, how theatre companies can approach anti-racist programming, and how important it is to be kind to one another (how many times have you heard me talk about that?!).

Facebook: Reese Britts

Instagram: @reese_britts

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I'm so excited to have stage manager extraordinaire Sarah Perron on the podcast!

We talk about how being in the theatre is similar to being in a restaurant and how important being on time is (how many times have y'all heard that on Thank You Places?). Sarah also lays out a really great list of things actors and performers can do to make stage managers' lives easier!

Up Next for Sarah (post-coronavirus): Great Big Rainbow World https://gbrwmusical.com/

Instagram: @sarah.perron

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Welcome to an Actors' Equity Association FAQ episode!!

Today I have Mark and Katie Bradley on to talk about all things AEA.

We talk about the history of performers' unions, how you can join, and the benefits to being a part of a performers' union. We also touch on how the industry will change once the pandemic has subsided.

Join us for a very informative conversation!

Resources:

For Twin Cities actors, you can reach the Chicago office at 312-641-0393 and check out "Twin Cities Equity Liaison Committee" on Facebook.

https://www.actorsequity.org/

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Today I have the wonderful Dan Piering on the podcast!

Dan was just about to open in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway before he had to come back to MN to hunker down during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We talk about what it's like working in NYC, what we like doing outside of theatre, and the Jimmy Awards!

Up Next for Dan (post-quarantine): Harry Potter and the Curse Child on Broadway

Instagram: @depiering

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Today I'm excited to share my conversation with Brett Burger!

Brett is a reviewer in the Twin Cities. He has also performed onstage and worked within theaters. We talk about casting in Twin Cities theaters, talking about people's bodies in reviews (hint: never do it), and make some "controversial yet brave opinions."

Brett's website: https://bretttalk.com/

Instagram: @brettburger

Twitter: @brettdburger

I'm so excited to have Charlie Aldrich on the podcast today!

Charlie is a fabulous singer and pianist here in the Twin Cities who I've known for a long time and I'm so excited that he's joining me today!

We talk about college and grad school auditions, how to work with a collaborative pianist, and Open Pages Minneapolis (where we nerd out about recital programming)!

Open Pages Minneapolis: https://www.facebook.com/openpagesmpls/

Out of the Box Opera: https://outoftheboxopera.com/

Instagram: @charliefranka

Facebook Messenger (if you need collaborative help): Charlie Frank Aldrich

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I'm so excited to have the radiant Jamila Joiner on the podcast today!

We talk about how to quantify success as an actor (hint: it doesn't come from the outside), what it feels like to S L O W down, and we talk a lot about how, as actors, we also need to be business people.

Jamila is also a bonafide skincare aficionado so we talk a lot about our skincare routines!

Find Jamila --> https://www.jamilajoiner.com/

Instagram: @jamilajoiner

Up Next for Jamila (post-quarantine): The Mystery of Edwin Drood at Lyric Arts http://www.lyricarts.org/

In the Future of Jamila: Great Big Rainbow World https://gbrwmusical.com/

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I am so excited to have Miss Suzie Juul on the podcast for a second time!

This time Suzie's here to talk about her ~*new podcast*~ called Two Halves Made Whole!

This podcast is all about the biracial experience. Give the episode a listen and then go follow THMW on IG, so you can see when her first episode drops.

Instagram: @twohalvesmadewhole

Princess Party Company: https://www.facebook.com/PixieDustPartiesMN/

Songs for Feeling Better - A Cabaret hosted by Colleen Somerville Leeman: https://www.facebook.com/events/227707791788383/?event_time_id=227707805121715

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Today I have the beautiful Kelly Nelson on the podcast!

We talk about "rejection mourning periods," taking time to process and develop, and making strong choices in an audition room.

Up Next For Kelly: Choreographing "Philly" at The Phipps. Virtual auditions have been posted on Minnesota Playlist https://minnesotaplaylist.com/classified/philly-virtual-auditions-for-fall-production-at-the-phipps

Support Minnesota Nonprofits: https://www.givemn.org/giving-events/giveathomemn20/home

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