I'm so excited to have Kim Schneider of KYM on the podcast today!

If you're interested in recording and self-producing an EP, this is THE episode or you!

We talk extensively about the creation process of "Not 4 U," what it means to self-identify as an artist, and letting go of control during quarantine.

Find KYM's EP on Spotify and iTunes

KYM's Bandcamp: https://kymthebandmpls.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: @kymeowsh

Facebook: @KYMisaVirgo

Up Next for KYM: Midwest Music Fest at Home https://midwestmusicfest.org/mwmf-at-home/

Support the MN Fringe Festival: https://www.minnesotafringe.org/fringebuttons

Find Thank You Places on instagram @thankyouplacespod and on Facebook by searching Thank You Places. You can listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

I'm so so excited about today's episode with Quinn Shadko!

We talk a lot about balance, being a triple threat, and keeping opera alive.

Instagram: @quinntettes

Up Next for Quinn (post-quarantine): Turn of the Screw with Opera Reading Project https://www.facebook.com/OperaReadingProject/

In the Future: La Boheme with Theater Latte Da http://www.latteda.org/

Looking Out: Edward Tulane with Minnesota Opera https://mnopera.org/

Find Thank You Places on instagram @thankyouplacespod and on Facebook by searching Thank You Places. You can listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

Today I have the wonderful Antonia Perez on the podcast!

We talk about audition anxiety and audition rules, the notion of being playful as an actor, and being actors of mixed race.

Instagram: @antoniakae

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

Find Thank You Places on instagram @thankyouplacespod and on Facebook by searching Thank You Places. You can listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

I'm so excited to have Siena Forest on the podcast today!

Siena and I talk about performance anxiety, practice techniques (hint: it includes the pomodoro technique), and social media.

Upcoming for Siena (post-quarantine): La Bohème with Theater Latté Da. Check the website for dates for when the show will be back http://www.latteda.org/

Find Thank You Places on instagram @thankyouplacespod and on Facebook by searching Thank You Places. You can listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

I'm so excited to finally have Paul Coate on the podcast!

We talk about going out for auditions, being present in the rehearsal space, and (yep, you guessed it) teaching!

Also! Our skincare segment is a quarantine edition "hand"care plug. Take a listen for some hand lotion recs.

Up Next for Paul (post-quarantine): Performing as Frank Sr. in Catch Me If You Can with Aristry Theater https://artistrymn.org/2021-season

In the Future for Paul: The PBS Broadcast of Theater Latté Da's All Is Calm in December 2020

I'm so excited to have Grant Sorenson on the podcast!

Grant and I went to high school together and I always looked up to him so much.

We talk about being a versatile theatre maker, asking for what we need, and being ok with who you are as a performer.

Instagram: @gnsorenson

Website: https://www.grant-sorenson.com/

Find Thank You Places on instagram @thankyouplacespod and on Facebook by searching Thank You Places. You can listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

I'm excited to share this episode with C Ryan Shipley!

C Ryan and I talk about freelancing, imposter syndrome, and taking risks with out choices.

This is a tough time, so we need to support each other as artists. I'm here for you!

Up Next for C Ryan: Understudy for Oliver Warbucks (and other tracks) in Annie at Children's Theatre Company https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/annie/

In the Future: Directing and choreographing at Cedar Summerstock https://www.cedarsummerstock.org/

I am so excited to have Brandon A. Jackson on the podcast today!

We talk a lot about reviews, the support in our community, and being the diva we were born to be.

Make sure to listen to the end for a big announcement from Brandon!

Instagram: @bejaxx #beingbrandon

Find Thank You Places on instagram @thankyouplacespod and on Facebook by searching Thank You Places. You can listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

I am so so excited to have Darrius Morton on the podcast today! Darrius is so wise and grounded when it comes to singing and performing.

Right now Darrius is one of the stars in Theater Latté Da's La Bohème. He will be singing his first Rodolfo and we talk a lot about how the process has been for him.

We also talk about vocal development, the similarities of singing opera and playing football, and the power of hard work.

Instagram: @bronizetti

Facebook: Darrius Morton

Currently for Darrius: Performing Rodolfo in La Bohème with Theater Latté Da http://www.latteda.org/la-boheme

Upcoming for Darrius: Young Artist with Des Moines Metro Opera http://desmoinesmetroopera.org/

In the Future for Darrius: Vocal Fellow with Lakes Area Music Festival https://lakesareamusic.org/musicians/

Today I have the incomparable Devon Cox on the podcast!

Devon works all sorts of jobs behind the scenes at Artistry Theater in Bloomington, MN. We talk about all things auditioning and how simply being nice to people can make a huge difference to the theatre community. Oh! And make sure you go to your dance classes!

Instagram: @devonscox

Find all of Devon's work for Artistry Theater here: https://artistrymn.org/

Find Thank You Places pod on instagram @thankyouplacespod and on Facebook by searching Thank You Places. You can listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.