Today I have Zoey Preston on the podcast and I'm so excited to share her knowledge with you all!

Zoey and I met in high school through a singer-actor program. She went off to school in New York City and has been living there ever since. Along with finishing up her Masters in opera, she has also been working for Stratagem Artists. Because of this, I originally wanted her to come on to talk about negotiation tactics for artists but we go into SO much more!

There's a lot of opera repertoire talk in here. You've been warned!

Up Next for Zoey: Singing Dorabella with the Queensboro Symphony Orchestra https://www.queensborosymphony.org/

Zoey manages the socials for Stratagem Artists (@stratagemartists) and American Traditions Vocal Competition (@atvsavannah) so check those out!

Today I have the marvelous Katie Bradley on the podcast!

Katie is an Asian-American actor here in the Twin Cities who has worked on both sides of the table - as an actor, an assistant director, a reader. She's been very successful here and her journey is a good reminder that none of our paths are linear. She gives good advice coming from the other side of the table as well.

This is a great episode packed with wonderful advice! I hope you enjoy listening to it!

Currently for Katie: A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie https://www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/2019-2020-season/a-christmas-carol/

Up Next for Katie: Peerless with Theater Mu (as assistant director) https://www.theatermu.org/peerless

In the Future for Katie: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express at Indiana Repertory Theatre https://www.irtlive.com/plays-and-events/2019-2020/murder-on-the-orient-express

Article referenced in this episode: https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/25/shaming-actors-day-jobs-classism-disguised-entertainment-10980997/

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

This time of year can be super hard for performers - feeling like we have to justify our career to family and friends. I'm coming to you today with this episode to tell you YOU ARE A WORTHY HUMAN no matter what your career/day job/life looks like right now. Whether you're knee deep in performances or, like me, coming into a "between gigs" time of your life, you are still a performer and be proud to tell your family that!

My skincare req for this episode is the amazing patchology milk peel mask. I mentioned it briefly in Episode 12, but today I go into a little more detail of why I love this product so much. Check it out here https://www.patchology.com/products/milk-peel-flashmasque-sheet-mask?_pos=2&_sid=a5cbd20c7&_ss=r

I'm so glad to have Suzie Juul on the podcast today!

Suzie was the first guest I had on my YouTube channel about a year ago and I'm excited to have her on my new platform.

Suzie and I talk about working on long runs of shows, typecasting ourselves, and the importance of new works.

Currently for Suzie: http://www.oldlog.com/Shows/A-Gentlemans-Guide-to-Love-and-Murder

Up Next for Suzie: https://oldlog.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=24

In the Future for Suzie: https://ordway.org/event/ordway-cabaret-gotta-dance/

Unfortunately, I don't have the actual Olivia Colman on this episode...

I do, however, discuss an interview with her that was in October's Vogue.

I've admired Olivia Colman since I saw her performance in "The Favourite" and the article written about her has so many inspirational gems that I wanted to share with y'all!

I hope you're able to take something away from this as well. I was so moved by what she said and what was written about her.

Find the full article here: https://www.vogue.com/article/olivia-colman-cover-october-2019

Today I have David Hanzal on the podcast!

I'm so excited to share with you all his journey and his founding of Collective Unconscious Performance. David and I talk about saying "no" to projects, making time for our partners, and puppets!

David is directing a show I'm in right now and it has been such a blast stretching myself as a performer.

If you want to come see our show, you can find all of that here --> https://intothedarkness.brownpapertickets.com/

You can check out Collective Unconscious Performance

Here: http://www.collectiveunconsciousperformance.com/

Here: https://www.facebook.com/collectiveunconsciousperformance/

And Here: @collectiveunconscious (instagram)

I have THE Luke Pickman on the podcast today!

He's an incredible multi-instrumentalist who has a popular YouTube channel and performs throughout the Twin Cities as well.

His perspective on social media, YouTube, and quantifying self-worth is so refreshing and nice hear. I hope you enjoy this episode!

YouTube: Instrument Maniac https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=instrument+maniac

Instagram: @lukepk

Facebook: Luke Pickman Music https://www.facebook.com/LukePickmanMusic/

Patreon: Instrument Maniac https://www.patreon.com/InstrumentManiac

Find me on Spotify!! https://open.spotify.com/show/41n3hvUGU1jseykXkTSohP

Today I have Christine Wade on the podcast!

Christine is a founding member of Theatre Elision which is becoming a big deal here in the Twin Cities. They now have their own playhouse in Crystal, MN and are creating some really unique, beautiful work. Christine's journey to helping run a prominent theatre company in town is fascinating. She tells a lot of stories about her time on a cruise ship performing and learning about singing technique from our mutual friends.

This is a packed episode (aren't they all!), so I hope you enjoy!

Christine's Blog: https://i-remember-there-was-mist.tumblr.com/

If you want to take lessons with Christine: https://lessonswithchristine.appointy.com

Facebook: Christine Wade

Instagram: @christinepuddleswade

Up next for Christine: Ghost Quartet with Theatre Elision https://www.elisionproductions.com/gq19

I'm so excited to have Jaimie Pruden on the podcast today!

Jaimie is truly a woman who does it all! She has her own podcast, her own skincare line, AND just came off performing Company with Patti LuPone on the West End in London.

We talk about the differences performing in the US and the UK, how to handle downtime, and sustainability in fashion.

I hope you enjoy!

Today I have the wonderful Paran Kashani on the show.

Paran is a marvelous theatre maker in the Twin Cities. She literally does it all - acting, directing, stage managing, photography.

We talk all about relationships, gigging, budgeting, and scheduling. Plus, we go extensively into skincare! Enjoy!