Arts and entertainment take many forms all over the world. American culture tends to categorize certain types of performance as “just entertainment,” but not “art.” What is the reasoning for these categories, and why are some forms of entertainment viewed as lesser than? We’re asking today: where is the line between art and entertainment? And to clarify, though we often utilize the royal “we” in this discussion, we by no means are stating our personal opinions on classifying certain things as “non-art,” or lesser than. While in this episode we discuss the general stereotypes of the populous that perhaps cruise line performances, Vegas shows, or theme park entertainment is “low art” or of low artistic value, we do not adhere to these generalized perceptions. We highly value all forms of artistry and entertainment, and encourage you to as well!

Ep. 42 - “This is… Yuka Notsuka” (Dancer, Performer, Educator)

Joining us today is our new acquaintance and fellow artist Yuka Notsuka! Easton met Yuka doing a Magic Kingdom contract for the 2023 holiday season and she is just amazing! We loved talking with her about her experience as a freelance artist and hearing her personal stories of how she got to be the artist she is today. So, strap in, grab those mugs, and come meet Yuka!

Yuka’s Bio:

Yuka Notsuka is from Fukuoka, Japan and is based out of New York City.  She is a graduate of The Ailey School’s Scholarship program and continues to train and educate others at Luigi’s Jazz Centre under her mentor, Francis J. Roach. Her credits include CATS: Broadway North American Tour: Victoria | South Pacific National Tour: Liat | An American in Paris National Tour.  She also served Bob Fosse’s DANCIN’ Broadway production as its Choreographic Reconstruction Assistant.  Production Company work has seen her at Walt Disney Live Entertainment, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Ailey Spirit Gala Concert at Lincoln Center and Universal Studios Japan.

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Ep. 41 - “Setting The Scene” (The Art of Theatrical Scenic Design)

Lights fade on the stage, the show is about to begin, then suddenly you see…the scene where it all takes place! That’s right folks, today's episode is all about Scenic Design in the Theatre! We, being enthralled with set designs, discuss some of our favorite shows and the spectacles and fascinating aspects we notice or know and love. Grab those mugs and join us in the discussion!

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Ep. 40 - “Job Vs Hobby” (The Difficult Balance of Pursuing a Passion)

This close to thanksgiving, we’ve all heard the questions, “How's that “acting” hobby going?” Well, it’s a discussion that can go on and on; yet it's still worth having. Join us in our breakdown of the struggle in our own lives of making our artistry either a hobby or job... or both? Strap in, grab those mugs and listen in!

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Ep. 39 - “This is…Amanda Pereira” (Actor, Writer, Podcaster)

Joining us today is our special guest, now friend, Amanda Pereira! A little bit about our Artist:

Amanda Pereira (She/Her) is a Toronto-based actor, writer, and award-winning podcaster. She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory program, the Bad Dog Theatre Studio series, and has studied performance and comedy across North America. Amanda hosts the awarding-winning Liquid Courage Podcast where she interviews creative folks that she admires, using some “liquid courage” in the form of her guest’s favorite drink to help her ask the questions she’s dying to know. Liquid Courage won the Canadian Podcast award for Outstanding Debut of a Series, has been featured in the Toronto Star, and Amanda is currently a part of the Hot Docs Podcast Career Accelerator Program.

Amanda was an absolute joy to have on our show and we can't wait for you to listen in - so grab those mugs and join us for a fun, entertaining, and at times deep discussion filled episode!

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Ep. 38 - “Ghostlight Stories” (Spooky Tales of Haunted Theatres)

Happy Halloween one and all! In today's episode we share spooky tales of theaters both small and large! So, grab your candy and those mugs and join us! OoOoOohHhH!!!

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Ep. 37 - “Costuming in the Film Industry” (The Art of Storytelling Through Textiles)

Grab those mugs because this one is a good one! In this episode, we discuss, as you can guess, costumes in films and the importance they play in the storytelling just as much as the people who wear them. Below you’ll find the articles we got our information for this episode from for your continued reading! 

Links

Historically Accurate Costumes in Film and TV | Comedy.com

10 Most Historically Accurate Costumes In Period Pieces (screenrant.com)

Harriet’s Costume Designer On Creating The Freedom Fighter’s Heroic (Yet Romantic) Outfits | British Vogue

Little Women: 10 Best Outfits From The 1994 Adaption (screenrant.com)

The Hidden Meanings Behind The Fashionable Costumes On Netflix Show ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ | British Vogue

https://ew.com/movies/black-panther-wakanda-forever-costumes-ruth-e-carter/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/23/movies/black-panther-afrofuturism-costumes-ruth-carter.html

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Ep. 36 - “This is… Lori Casteel” (Copyist and Vocal Contractor)

Joining us today is our friend and artist Lori Casteel! Lori Casteel is a vocal contractor and copyist based in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a music industry veteran of over 30 years and her work can be heard on countless recordings, television shows, educational and theatrical products. As a contractor, Lori specializes in educational and theatrical recordings which are used to teach music to students. As a copyist, Lori works alongside her husband, Mike, with first class artists such as Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Panic! at the Disco, Renee Elise Goldsberry, New York Philharmonic, and others around the world. Lori and Mike were the copyists for films such as The Greatest Showman, August Rush, In the Heights and Tick Tick Boom!. They were also the copyists for Broadway productions including Sting's The Last Ship, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Getting the Band Back Together, and many others in development. Lori and her husband live in Nashville and have two great children - a daughter living in NYC and working in the Broadway community and a son who is a junior in high school. 

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Ep. 35 - “Dancin’ Through the Decades” (The History of American Dance)

Today's episode is the “spark notes” on the broad spectrum that is America’s dance history - that said join as we learn the origin of dance methods, the massively influential group that is the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, and even the origin of the moonwalk?? Interested? We certainly were so grab those mugs and let's get talkin’!

No coffee today but check out our past brews - we loved them, so will you!

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Ep. 34 - “Swoonin’ & Croonin’” (The Art of Crooning)

Come Fly with Us as we take time to conversate about the singing style that is called “Crooning”. In our natural, unresearched discussion, we cover your typical Artists associated with the style, Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, and others; we also discover a question: are we in an age where crooning has returned to the roots of its intentions from the performer? Tune in to find out - it’s a good one!

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