The Artists’ Blend: Recent Episodes
Austin Jeffrey Smith and Easton J. Curtis
Hi friends! We’re just two artists pouring over different aspects of artistry and industry (like musical theatre, film scores, monetizing your artistry, and other cool artsy things) through the eyes of two analytical thinkers with degrees in theatre and music. We want to encourage ourselves and others to expand their artistry, explore creativity, and engage industry. Oh, and every episode, we sample a different brew of coffee as we talk, and give you our unfiltered opinion on it. Get it? Unfiltered? Lol. Anyways, we’ve got episodes coming out every Tuesday. So grab your mug, and let’s get talkin!
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.
Our coffee today was Foxtail Coffee Co.’s Yirgacheffe - check them out HERE!
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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!
Our coffee today was Just Love Coffee’s Whole Lotta Love - check them out HERE!
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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
Our coffee today was Blackjack from Carver, our tried and true favorite - find them through our link!
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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.
Our coffee today was Intelligentsia El Gallo Breakfast Blend - find it at many shopping markets or here!
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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!
Our coffee today was Breakfast Blend from our friends and recurring delicious bean roasters, Carver Coffee! You know them, we love them, check them out using our discount link below!
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Ep. 33 - “This is… Ernesto Rumbaut” (Voice Actor, Stilt Walker, and more!)
Joining us today is a dear friend and artist Ernesto Rumbaut! Ernesto is a Miami based voice over artist, professor, fellow joy bringer, and more! Tune in to learn more about him and all the little nuggets of gold we discuss in today's episode! As far as coffee? We all had our own today but thats a great opportunity for you to discover some new beans yourself! As always, Be good beans and Drink good beans!
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Ep. 32 - “Am I Projecting?” (A Conversation on the Usage of Projections and Mapping in Theatrical Scenic Design)
Have you ever seen or done a show with screens or projections? In today’s episode we discuss just that topic and its ever-growing presence in the theater world. There’s no doubt about our conversation going everywhere to cover such a vast topic - but hey, is that what mapping and projections do?! Tune in to find out and grab those mugs. For more reading about the links we discuss, find them below!
https://playbill.com/article/how-projection-design-is-changing-the-landscape-of-theatre
https://scenicandlighting.com/article/scenic-projections-and-their-ideal-environment/
https://www.theatreartlife.com/artistic/projection-design-theatre/
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Ep. 31 - “Who is Banksy?” (The Work of the Mysterious Street Artist)
Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation. Join us as we go through the career, success, and fascinating history tied to the famous street artist - don’t miss this one for sure!! We had a blast and quite frankly our minds blown on some of the twists and turns the tales take in this episode.
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Ep. 30 - “The Marvelous Miss Maestra" (A Chat with Kelsi Fulton)
We are SO glad to have had Kelsi join us for an episode! Kelsi Fulton is a Nashville-based music director, pianist, and vocal coach, who is praised by Broadway critic Joshua Rosenblum as "a wonderfully gifted musician" and by Grammy winning artist Sandi Patty as "an outstanding musician and exceptional pianist.” In addition to serving as accompanist coordinator at Lipscomb University, Kelsi has recently been seen in the orchestra pits for the national tours of "Wicked" and "Mean Girls," as well as music directing for the Netflix stream of “Blippi the Musical." You can find more about Kelsi on social media at @kelsifulton and at kelsifulton.com
Today's Coffee Roasters. Check them out HERE!
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Ep. 29 - “I Like To Move It Move It” (The Works of Rudolf Laban)
We all move in many different ways each and every day, but have you ever thought about writing it down or trying to connect the movements together? Sounds strange but that is just what this episode is all about! Join us as we discuss the immense work of Rudolf Laban and how his study of movement influenced not only early dance but the work of stage movement, too! We don't want to try and im-PRESS (you’ll understand the joke once you listen) you with this one, we just simply had a blast talking about it! Our coffee today is Superbrew from Onyx Coffee Lab, head over to their website to see the huge selection they have! Check them out HERE!
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Ep. 28 - “Arches and Atriums” (The Art of Architecture)
Have you ever looked at a building and just be fascinated by how it was built or just liked the way it looked? Well, we do the same thing! Today’s episode takes us down a path of architecture and many of the elements that are used in building all of our unique buildings. This was an awesome episode and we loved recording it so without “building” up and more excitement - grab those mugs and join us! Our coffee today was Guatemala from Endeavor Coffee Roasters. Check them out HERE!
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Ep. 27 - “Faith, Trust, & Pixie Dust” (The Art of Character Entertainment)
Have you ever wanted to be a character performer? Ever wonder how it all works, or what it entails? Joining us today is Elizabeth Golden Curtis, co-founder and owner of @charactervisits4u (CHARACTER VISITS 4 U), Tennessee’s choice character entertainment company for 10 YEARS! Give this episode a listen for some fascinating insight into the world of character entertainment. Our Coffee today was Fast Forward from The Urban Bean Coffeehouse in Orange Park, FL. Check them out HERE!
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Ep. 26 - “Compose Yourself” (A Deep Dive Into the Lives of Classical Composers)
We all seem to have a favorite music genre/artist, some even have more, but in general what do we know about their lives? That’s what we have accomplished on today’s episode - only it’s with classical composers! Join us as we dive into the lives of four European classical composers (Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Mahler, and Monteverdi) - each having their own fascinating, and often tragic, lives and twisting tales you won't want to miss! Our coffee today was The Endeavor from Endeavor Coffee Roasters. Try it HERE!
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Ep. 25 - “Here Lies Headlines” (An Overview of the Celebrations and Concerns Surrounding Here Lies Love)
Our topic today is one of highs and, unfortunately, some lows that remain with regards to different cultures being portrayed. On the docket: Here Lies Love; the new Broadway show (opening June 20th, 2023) that explores immersive theater space by putting you in er... on the dance floor? Following the story of former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos’ astonishing rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. Oh, and it's all set to disco music! If you think that’s interesting, wait until you hear what we discuss within this episode and the controversies therein. We enjoyed this episode and the topics withing - we hope you will too! If nothing else, join in on the subject(s) that we bring up with fellow theater goers - you might just learn something new! In this episode we try the Rise and Shine blend from Endeavor Coffee Roasters. Try it HERE!
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Ep. 24 - This is... Kimber King (The Art of Flow Theory)
Do you want to know more about "staying in the moment" as an actor and help with alleviating anxiety on stage or even just in life? Well, our episode revolves around just that! Joining us today is Kimber King who wrote her MFA Thesis on Flow Theory and how it is involved in life, but especially in acting! This is one you WON'T want to miss!!
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Ep. 23 - “Play Dough Goes Pro” (The Art of Stop Motion Animation)
Fluid mobility, vast expressions, action scenes, deep emotions, all of which is made of...clay? Today’s episode is a look into the art of Clay Animation along with some Stop Motion as well. From the rich history, to the many various techniques and beloved films like Chicken Run, the many adventures of Wallace and Gramit, and Coraline. Join us as we explore these “rabbit holes” and share in the fascination we have with Clay Animation. Our coffee today was the Tres Banderas Blend from Crema Coffee Roasters in Nashville. Try it HERE!
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Okay, it’s time for a snapshot of the current state of Broadway theatre, or what’s currently running on Broadway! We go through every theatre and give a quick specs rundown including the playwright/composer/lyricist/book credits, director, synopsis, and special tidbits. This episode is GREAT fun and we had a blast recording it. Our coffee today was a dark roast from Hero Coffee Bar in Chicago. Try it HERE!
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We wanted to take an episode to highlight a coffee company that is doing some really great things in the world. This one is definitely for our coffee-loving listeners who want hand-crafted coffee that supports families in need. Endeavor Coffee Roasters is thrilled to bring you great tasting, small batch roasted, select coffees. You will be amazed at how much better your coffee experience will be with these freshly roasted beans!
And here’s the kicker- through Endeavor’s commitment to giving back, you’re supporting families in need of housing, food and clean water.
Kevin Johnson, President of Endeavor Coffee Roasters (ECR) along with his wife and two children, own the non-profit Helping Hands Grateful Hearts. Each year, HHGH builds homes in Central America, and ECR funds at least one home with the proceeds from coffee sales.
This is our conversation with Kevin from Endeavor Coffee Roasters! You’ll definitely be seeing a lot more of Endeavor coffee on our show from now on! To check out their coffees, click here! To find out more about their charity, click here.
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Okay, things are changing FAST. With generative A.I. making its way into the public eye, it’s more important than ever to be having conversations about what A.I. is doing, how it’s being implemented into arts industries, and what we need to do NOW in order to protect human artistry. We also talk about using A.I. as a tool FOR artists rather than IN PLACE OF artists.
Jessica from the Create Space Podcast sent us some coffee from The Spice Merchant. It’s a dark roast called Bob’s 55!
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Award Ceremonies are a big deal for their respective industries. Namely, the four big awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, can all have a huge impact on the way the public consumes their products. But, how do they actually WORK? Who nominates who? Who votes on what? We took some time to dive into the processes involved in these award ceremonies, and we made some interesting discoveries!
Pincup Coffee was so good last time, we just had to try another one of theirs! This time, we tasted “Fellowship.” Click here to try it.
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Video and print producer McClain McKinney joined us to chat about the life of a producer! We talk about what tasks are involved in the process, what a “day-in-the-life” might look like, some current changes in the film industry, and what an aspiring producer (or aspiring artist of any kind) needs to know.
Today we tried a blend called… wait for it… “The Artist’s Blend” from Endeavor Coffee Roasters!! Click here to try it.
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Graphic design is today’s focus! We talk about how important and integral graphic design is in just about every single industry, the lowering barrier to entry, how AI is changing the graphic design world, and more.
Today we tried another coffee bean from Lineage. Try their coffee here!
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When you monetize your passions, how does that affect your artistry? And if you’re an independent contractor working gig to gig, how do you budget? American finance culture is centered around the “9 to 5.” Everything is based off of that. If you don’t have a "normal job," how do you manage your finances? We talk about different budgeting options as well as how art as income affects the spirit of our artistry. DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys, accountants or financial advisors, nor are we claiming to be, and the information contained in this episode is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.
Carver Coffee sent us another sample of theirs! This time, it’s Danilo’s Doughnut Shop Blend. Try it here!
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For centuries, modern music and vocal performance has rooted popular practice based on “classical” Euro-centric techniques and perspectives. How are those practices and pedagogies (that are rooted in a gender binary) affecting vocalists and styles today? Are we being limited by these traditions? We had an amazing discussion with Deonté Warren on gender in vocal performance. We can’t wait for you to join this conversation!
Today’s coffee comes from a listener! Thanks, listener!!! They sent us a sampler pack from Bones Coffee Company. Try it here!
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We’ve got something special for you today! We hopped on over to Jessica Newman’s show “Create Space,” a podcast about finding joy in storytelling, and we’ve got the episode right here. We had a great time talking with her about our work and our journeys!
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You asked, we listened! Here’s a collection of stories from YOUR experiences doing summer stock theatre. We talk about fair pay, housing, hours, and whether or not summer stock could be right for you!
Today’s coffee comes from the women-owned Nashville roasting company: Pincup. “ Samwise,” a Nicaraguan coffee, is “the most loyal roast out there. It will never let you down with a smooth vanilla beginning, followed by a sweet milk chocolate finish. You can always count on Samwise to make a cup that gives you instant good vibes.” Try it here!
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Come chat with us about “the process.” We talk about all things rehearsal room: memorization, directorial practices, environmental expectations, making choices, and all that fun stuff. Click here for the book we mentioned during the show by Frank Hauser: Notes on Directing.
Today’s coffee comes from the women-owned Nashville roasting company: Pincup. “Rosie,” an Ethiopian coffee, offers a “sweet, smooth cup full of floral undertones, creamy toffee, and a juicy stone fruit finish.” Try it here!
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Jos does A LOT. He was Lola in the international tour of Kinky Boots, he designed costumes for Steppenwolf, he had a featured role on Showtime’s “The Chi,” he’s a makeup artist, he offers multiple masterclasses, and so much more! We had a great discussion with Jos on how artists can not just juggle, but fully pursue their multifaceted nature and wide variety of interests as artists. Read Jos’ full bio below, and visit their website here.
Today we try another coffee from Lineage. This time, it’s a peaberry from Gathaithi. Try it here!
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A true renaissance man... Jos N. Banks is a multi- award winning Visual/ Performing Arts Artist, Costume Designer, Stylist & Teaching Artist hailing from Chicago, IL. Tours: International (US, Canada, China & Singapore ) - KINKY BOOTS (Lola), North American / Canadian - HAIR (Hud), THE COLOR PURPLE (Harpo). Regional: MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT & CHOIR BOY (Steppenwolf), THE COLOR PURPLE (The Muny), SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Farmers Alley Theatre), WHAT TO SEND UP (Congo Square), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Paramount Theatre), SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE (Drury Lane Theatre), THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS (Porchlight Music Theatre). Film: “Ocean” in Showtime’s "THE CHI”, “Dr. Greg Martinson” in Showtime’s “WORK IN PROGRESS” & Rise Against' music video "Make It Stop" (Lead). Jos is a well rounded designer, having interned with Micheal Kors at Teen Vogue Magazine, in NYC for his fashion designs & illustrations. Nominated Best Costume Designer for the 2012, 2016/17 & 2019 BTAA (Black Theater Alliance Awards).
Listen to us nerd out over a handful of film’s most influential and note-worthy composers. Join us as we chat about style, form, repertoire, and industry.
Today we sample a single-origin coffee from Guji, Ethiopia, roasted by Lineage. Try it here!
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Hi friends! We've got a special treat for you today: a preview of a podcast you'll love!! Play On Podcasts reimagines Shakespeare's timeless tales into epic audio adventures. Each episode explores plays from Macbeth to A Midsummer Night's Dream in a way you can actually understand, created specifically for the podcast form by some of America's most exciting playwrights, directors, and composers and performed by stage and screen's best. This clip is from the fifth episode of their Macbeth series. In it, Edward Torres directs a Latinx cast into the dark corners of the human psyche through Migdalia Cruz's rendering of Macbeth. It features drag superstars Manila Luzon, Monét X-Change, and Ms. Peppermint as The Witches, with sound design and original composition by David Molina. For more about Play On Podcasts, visit https://ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast.
This episode, we played a little game as we talk through how we select our audition material! We each assigned the other person three characters/shows to audition for, and we decided what we would bring in for the “audition.” It’s a fun little episode with lots of laughs, interesting ideas, and hot takes.
We’ve got another cup of coffee today from Foxtail Coffee Co. This time, we tried a cup of their Mexico blend, one of their best-selling coffees. Try it here!
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Christopher and Sarah Bailey are a pair of new media creators, songwriters, and producers. They’re experts in creation and self-production, so we picked their brains on the trials, tribulations, and celebrations that come with producing your own art. Sarah has multiple EPs available to stream, Christopher has written a beautiful musical called The Pier, and together they created and produced a musical mini-series called Incognita’s Infamous Adventures, which is currently available on Amazon Prime. The Baileys are also the masterminds of Well Wishes Productions, a Nashville-based boutique production company specializing in Multimedia Production, Live Event Contracting, Studio & Live Vocals. Well Wishes Voices have recently performed with global artists at venues throughout the country, across all digital platforms, and on the high seas.
It was 9pm when we recorded this….so this time we’re all drinking different kinds of teas!!
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A listener suggested we do a Wizard of Oz deep dive, so we gladly obliged! Exploring the conditions of film artistry back in the late 1930s is quite an interesting journey that shows us how much the industry has grown in fair treatment and working conditions, as well as areas in which we still lack. We discuss the history of the Jitterbug, special effects mechanisms, conditions on-set, hospitalizations, and abuse from authority figures and supervisors. TW: gore and abuse
Today’s beans are from Black Press Coffee Shop based in Tennessee! We tried one of their Guji, Ethiopia single-origin coffees (and it was delicious). Order their coffee here!
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Okay, we know this sounds like clickbait, but truly, we have some really good stories to tell that offer a peek into the world of singing backup for major international artists. And yes, we had to censor the artists names and concert locations due to NDA-type agreements. These stories are crazy/hilarious/fun, but we learned a lot…..A LOT. We also delve into our music backgrounds, how we found our love for choral singing, and the world of session singing!
Roasted in Winter Park, FL, Foxtail Coffee Co. provided today’s beans! We tried a cup of their Farmhouse blend, one of their best-selling coffees. It’s a medium roast with some notes of “cherry, brown sugar, and chocolate.” Try it here!
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As the average American’s time spent online exponentially grows, exposure to content creation (digital graphics, artwork, music, storytelling, etc) only increases. Emily Stephens joins us to discuss the industry of content creation in social media, her career online, and how storytelling skills are necessary in all expressions of art be they traditional or “new age.”
This episode we have a cup of 8th and Roast French New Wave Blend: "Our flagship blend is a dark roast consisting of Central and South American coffees. The perfect amount of depth and rounded sweetness makes this coffee ideal for a daily drinker.” Try it here!
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We talk about the methodologies and spiritualities of songwriting, Sondheim’s book exploring and commenting on lyrics called “Finishing the Hat,” a workshop with Sara Bareilles hosted by Maestra, and other complexities of writing songs! We also mention the INCREDIBLE work that Maestra Music does in the industry. Check them out here!
This episode we try a mystery coffee that we can’t tell you about. We’d link it here, but, y’know. It’s a mystery.
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Which came first? The movie or the musical (or the book)?! In this episode we dive into the world of adaptations and discuss the origins of different stories in different formats. We also chat about streaming services and entertainment in a pandemic-exiting world. We also reference a graphic of jukebox musicals from the Museum of Broadway. Oh, and check out Sumner McMurtry’s upcoming original film LEMON-AID!
This episode we try Stumptown’s Holler Mountain organic blend. Get yours here!
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Isabel Marie (@izreadsalot) joins us to discuss elements of good and bad storytelling, and what stories are “worth” telling. We approach the debate from the vantage points of performers, readers, writers, directors, and more. We reference a graphic by National Geographic that walks through the building blocks of storytelling as well as the The Playwright's Guidebook by Stuart Spencer.
This episode we try Blue Bottle Coffee’s “Bold” blend with notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut, and marshmallow. Try it here.
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As two working performers in the musical theatre industry, we’re no strangers to the audition GRIND (sorry, coffee pun). We’ve gathered our favorite (and least favorite) audition and rejection stories from over the years and share the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Consider this a group therapy session for actors.
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In our first episode, we go back to the basics and talk about the ways we appreciate visual art in the 21st century. We discuss visiting museums, macaroni art, the Van Gogh Experience, and of course: Georges Seurat. From paintings to photographs to sculpture, how do we interact with art nowadays?
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Hi friends! Austin and Easton here just saying hello and giving you an idea of what this show will be all about.