This Artistic Life

Lee Anne sits down for a realistic discussion about rolling with Covid protocol punches and 21st-century trends in opera auditions. She's heard over 10,000 auditions and she offer great insight to all those making a first impression, even in digital auditions. From self-producing to saving auditions that go awry, this is a must-listen for young artists!

Special Guest: Lee Anne Myslewski.

From the opera stage to a creative studio to a brand new social platform, Jennie Moser (CEO Stagetime) is a creative who not only sees the gaps in her industry, but develops solutions of epic proportions. We talk about what digital presence an artist really needs, the challenges and successes behind developing a social platform for the performing arts, and the idea of being a multifaceted creative.

This episode is a must for professional performing artists, and people considering their first tech startup or the development of a new social media platform.

Special Guest: Jennie Moser.

Making waves during the pandemic protocols by playing live shows outdoors in NYC, recording his 9th studio album, and collaborating regularly, Daniel Bennett makes "all the world a stage." We talk about positivity, the fusion of digital culture and live music, and his advice to the next generation of musicians. https://danielbennett.net/press

Special Guest: Daniel Bennett.

Jeffrey Hargrave, a painter and visual artist in NYC sits down for a conversation about inspiration, creating a personal style, and the business of professional art.

Special Guest: Jeffrey Hargrave.

Richard Carsey, Broadway Conductor, talks about his journey to the Broadway podium, career highlights, tour challenges, and working on one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera.

We touch a bit on the present state of the Broadway industry, here in this first episode of 2021. Self-motivation, self-care, and sliding scales of "success" during these difficult times for all cultural workers.

Special Guest: Richard Carsey.

Anne Dyas, actor and long-standing staff performer/supernumerary at the Metropolitan Opera talks about auditioning in the Big Apple, and life on the stage in the Metropolitan Opera in a non-singing role. As a Super at the Met, she has acted in countless roles, helping to create the world in which the operas live.

She shares her stories as part of one of the largest artistic institutions in the US. You'll never look at supers and background actors the same way again.

Special Guest: Anne Dyas, Actor.

With most of New York City's performing arts in shutdown, Mara Lieberman created a socially-distanced, outdoor, immersive production - Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec (run extended through Jan 10, 2021 - https://www.unmakinglautrecplay.com/voyeur)

We talk about producing during a pandemic and the creative process of working not just outside the box, but outside the theatre itself. How the neighborhood shaped the show, mapping the literal locations, aspects of audience participation, and breathing life into puppets for an impactful effect. Peek behind the curtain of Voyeur, and take a glimpse inside the head of this unique Creative.

Special Guest: Mara Lieberman.

Ira Siff has worn many hats in the opera industry since the 1960s. We chat through them all, a juxtaposition between mid-late 20th century opera and the present day, as well as his advice for emerging artists. Tales and memories abound.

Special Guest: Ira Siff.

Jump into a conversation with Ana De Archuleta, where we discuss approaching managers, making statements in auditions, and the de-stigmatization of the "Slash" (side gig/day job) that is a necessity for young and emerging singers in the industry today.

Special Guest: Ana De Archuleta - Pres. & CEO of ADA Artists.

J. Patrick Raftery and I sit down for a casual conversation while working together at Taos Opera Institute, June 2019. He shares insights about the ever-changing industry, his transition from baritone to tenor, and anecdotes from his 4 decades in opera.