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| 02 Aug 2021 | Darryl Hogan: How To Become A Voice Over Actor | 01:15:50 | |
Have you been thinking of venturing into the creative world of voice-over acting but don't know where to start? Have you been submitting audio clips for auditions but struggling to get hired? Darryl Hogan's first tip is to identify what you want to do. Do you prefer animation or commercial? Can you work part-time or full-time? Don't worry, you don't need to have everything figured out before you start. Feel free to try different genres! In this week's episode, Casting Associate, Technical Director & Voice Over Coach, Darryl will remind us that ignorance can propel us to discovering our brilliance, but it's also bliss. He urges us to find the balance between overthinking and giving our best. An array of great tips for aspiring voice actors await us this week. In this episode:
A little about Darryl: Darryl started his career in the world of Voice Over 21 years ago, as a booth director and audio engineer in his late teens at one of the country’s top talent agencies. Darryl has expanded his broad knowledge of the voice-over industry working as a voice agent, audio engineer, VO demo producer, voice director, VO consultant, V.O Coach and has even lent his voice professionally as a voice performer to various productions. Added to this, is his strong skill set in I.T and the telecommunications fields as well as his love for problem-solving. Darryl holds the position of Technical Director, Casting Voice Director, and V.O Coach at KH Casting. What are you working on right now? How can we support you? Many projects that we cast and voice direct often require NDA because of their pre-production status, but we are constantly offering educational resources for Voice Over as well as demos and tech services at KH Casting. Follow Darryl! Website: www.khcasting.com Facebook: Kim Hurdon Casting Instagram: khvoice | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | Ali Momen: The Intersection of Arts And Activism | 00:52:16 | |
What is the biggest issue that is plaguing us as a society? Is it climate change? COVID? Actor/Activist, Ali Momen, firmly believes the most significant challenge facing society today is faction and division. He implores us that if we don’t collaborate to solve the different challenges we are facing today, we will not get anything done to solve these eminent challenges facing society both locally and globally. He also encourages us to have a cultural shift in how we engage with each other. and believes creatives are can play a big role in addressing the challenges facing us today. Artists can help solve this because we don’t view human beings as a statue, but as somebody who is always on the verge of movement in favour of progress and moving forward. Ali is encouraging everyone to get more involved and join a political party! In this episode:
Share This Episode >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/218 A little about Ali: Ali Momen is an accomplished and award winning actor who has graced many of the largest stages North America; appeared and starred in independent and major films and has appeared in guest star, and recurring roles on many television shows. A classically trained singer, Ali’s conservatory training was at Sheridan Institute’s Music Theatre Performance program where he graduated with the highest overall achievement in performance, and after many years as a pro, has returned to Sheridan as an acting instructor. His theatre credits include three seasons at The Shaw Festival, and productions with Mirvish, Canadian Stage, Tarragon Theatre, Citadel Theatre, Theatre Calgary and Why Not Theatre. He originated the role of VIKRAM in Mira Nair’s stage adaptation of her hit film, MONSOON WEDDING. Most recently, Ali played Kevin J in the Canadian sit-down production COME FROM AWAY. On the screen, Ali played the leading role of Nep in Oscar Nominated Director Deepa Mehta’s BEEBA BOYS and his other film and television credits include Kamran Gant on STAR TREK : DISCOVERY (CBS), Recurring roles in TRANSPLANT(NBC), WORKIN’ MOMS (CBC), THE LA COMPLEX (CW), and THE STRAIN (FX); guest stars on many shows including NURSES (CITYTV), HUDSON AND REX (GLOBALTV) HOUDINI & DOYLE (iTV, FOX), INCORPORATED (SYFY), KIM’S CONVENIENCE (CTV), CRACKED (CBC), SATISFACTION (CTV), COMBAT HOSPITAL (ABC), and HOW TO BE INDIE (YTV) You can catch Ali talk about arts, politics and how they intersect every week with Torquil Campbell on his podcast SOFT REVOLUTION – softrevcast.com Follow Ali!
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| 16 Sep 2019 | Elisa Paloschi: Cultivating Your Creativity, Telling Stories With Purpose, And Making A Documentary | 00:55:21 | |
Director/Producer/Cinematographer Elisa Paloschi is on Cue To Cue today!! I am so excited to be able to bring this interview to you. Elisa has spent the past ten years bringing Driving With Selvi to the world. A documentary about a former child bride who ran away from her abusive husband and became South India’s first female taxi driver. Yes, you read that correctly Elisa spent ten years working on this documentary! I was dying to know what made Elisa want to take ten years to develop this idea and see it through. I have the utmost respect and admiration for someone who has that kind of grit. I think most people would have abandoned the idea before it even reached the five-year mark. During the ten years, Elisa made multiple trips to India and with the promise to Selvi that if at the end of the process she didn’t like the film it would never be released! I want to be Elisa when I grow up!! To have that kind of commitment to a project and to the people the project involves says so much about her character. I am elated that Selvi did like the film and agreed to share her story with the world! Her story is one of strength and perseverance and is now empowering children and woman all over the world to understand that they have value and deserve to treated with love and respect. Elisa has launched a campaign called Save Her Seat where donating $10 sponsors a girl in India to have the opportunity to see the movie. Selvi serves as a role model to these young girls and empowers them to think about their future and the more children that see this film closer we come to changing the conversation and treatment of women around the world. Please take a moment to donate and Save Her A Seat
A little about Elisa: With more than 25 years’ experience in documentary production as a director, producer, and cinematographer, Elisa Paloschi is president of Eyesfull, a Toronto-based independent production company dedicated to non-fiction documentaries that reflect the diversity of the human voice. Her first experimental short premiered at Int Film Fest Ouberhausent in 1992, and completed her first feature documentary, Embracing Voices, in 2012 (NXNE). Paloschi’s latest feature, Driving with Selvi (drivingwithselvi.com) premiered atRaindance in 2015; since then it has appeared at festivals around the world, winning a number of awards and accolades (best doc, and New Mavericks awards at Atlanta, best doc Reel Asian, best director Yorkton etc.) and was selected as an IDFA Top 10 Audience Favourite. She is currently working on the film’s multi-phase social engagement campaign, which will see the film screened to viewers across India in support of gender equality and economic empowerment for women and girls.(saveheraseat.com). Follow Elisa! Eyesfull Instagram: @drivingwselvi Twitter: @drivingwselvi Facebook: Driving With Selvi | |||
| 23 Mar 2020 | Christopher Wilson: BIG GIRL & FRIENDS Concert To Raise Money For The AFC and Entertain The World During Social Distancing | 00:35:47 | |
Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today is the Artistic Producer of Toronto Musical Concerts, Christopher Wilson. Chris is not one to sit around watch things happen. He is a mover and a shaker and has always been, as long as I've known him, committed to lifting up artists and creating community among performers, by writing and producing his own work, putting on productions and providing work for actors and teaching up and coming talent. In the same spirit, with COVID-19 hit Chris was looking for ways to help Performers in the industry who find themselves currently out of work with every event, production, and tour being canceled. Chris is presenting a YouTube Live stream, BIG GIRL & Friends supporting The AFC - the lifeline for Canada's entertainment industry beginning Monday, March 23 TUNE IN!! 7PM EST SHARP! Check it out and Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcQMxY3vB34 Follow Toronto Musical Concerts! Facebook: @TOMusicalCo Instagram: @torontomusicalconcerts | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | Heather Christine : You Are Worthy Of The Creative Life You Desire | 00:56:18 | |
What is the worst rejection or failure you experienced as an artist? What helped you recover from that undertaking? Don't let it shut down your passion; you can pause and heal at your own pace. Vocalist/Recording Artist/ Educator, Heather Christine, will share how she found her creative self after going through a season of rejection in her life. By surrounding herself with artists and continuously using her gifts, she was able to pursue the creative life she desires. Keep the faith, don't stop dreaming and carry on. SHARE THIS EPSIODE! >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/225 In this episode:
A little about Heather: Heather Christine is an award-winning singer, songwriter, entertainer and recording artist from Mississauga, Ontario. Since the age of 6, she was enamored with music and grew up performing in Mississauga’s diverse arts and cultural scene. These rich formative experiences fostered Heather’s growth into the dynamic entertainer who has performed for audiences as large as 25,000. With her engaging personality, Heather connects with the hearts of music lovers with her vivacious stage presence, expressive voice and comedic nature. Now a full-time artist, Heather performs over 150 engagements a year as a soloist and bandleader. Her sound blends elements of Jazz with Pop, Soul and World Music. Her soulful vocals can be heard singing lyrics in English, Spanish, Italian and French. As a recording artist, Heather’s music has received radio play on 20 radio stations across Canada (including JazzFM91 in Toronto) as well as radio play in the USA. Her 2019 debut release, Love in Colour garnered international recognition for its soulful blend of R&B, Jazz, and Pop. Featuring Heather’s compositions, within the first month of its release, Love in Colour rose to #1 on the Spanish Radio show Smooth Jazz Sitges (Radio 99.2FM Barcelona). Also a seasoned theatrical performer, Heather Christine has toured extensively through Canada’s soft-seater theatre circuit performing as a leading lady portraying music icons Karen Carpenter and Patsy Cline in Bill Culp’s Mainstage Musical Productions. During the Pandemic, Heather was honoured to host Arts Café, an online, monthly music showcase in collaboration with the Mississauga Arts Council. This program featured over 100 artists and reached thousands of viewers across Canada. In addition to her work as a soloist, Heather performs frequently with her partner in life and music, Matt Zaddy as their duo, River North. Heather is the proud recipient of the Best New Artist Award presented by Mississauga Music in 2018. She is a dedicated community advocate and is committed to empowering Canada’s next generation of artists. Follow Heather!
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| 13 Jan 2020 | Gary Borden: Bring Your Heart To The Hustle | 01:00:54 | |
Gary Borden is in the house!! I knew Gary was an amazingly talented musician with a hustle like no other. What I didn’t know about Gary was what an incredibly kind soul he is. From our first conversation on the phone, I knew we were going to have a great discussion on creativity, the entertainment industry, process, and matters of the heart. One of my favourite moments of the interview was listening to Gary talk about his brother and how he valued their relationship and considered him to be his mentor as a musician. Truly inspiring and heartwarming episode on Cue To Cue this week! Come join the conversation! Have a listen! A little About Gary: Born in Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada, Gary was the youngest of three children. His family later moved to Dryden Ontario, where he attended Dryden High School. His parents were both musicians and started the family band “The Bordens”. Being the son of musicians, music was one of Gary’s earliest passions. By the time Gary was 8 years old he was drumming in the Borden band and a few years later they released their first album. Gary started playing guitar at age 15. Some of his early influences include Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Jeff Beck, Brian May, and Albert Lee. His formal education included studies at G.I.T. in Hollywood, California and after graduating, Gary moved to the Toronto area, where he began to establish a career as a freelance musician. Gary is a talented songwriter and producer. He has written music for many film and t.v. shows and has produced songs and albums for indie artists to Sony Nashville Songwriters. Gary won second place in an international guitar playing contest sponsored by Fender/G.I.T./Eric Clapton. He has also hosted instructional seminars supported by Boss/Roland and Charvell Jackson Guitars. Gary has played live with artists such as TORONTO, Sass Jordan, HELIX, The Guess Who, Ray Lyell And the Storm. He has also shared the stage with Johny Lang,Tanya Tucker, Humble Pie, Rascal Flatts, Barbara Mandrell, Loverboy, Eddie Money, Gowan, Lonestar ,Brian White, LeAnn Rimes, Nazareth, April Wine, Peter Frampton, Honeymoon Suite, Headpins, Platinum Blonde, David Wilcox, Stampeders, Doc Walker, The Roadhammers, Grand Funk, Lee Aron, Lighthouse, Harlequin, The Kings,Sloan,Trooper, and Phil Naro. Gary's original project Blood of VanGogh (BOVG) is named after his great-great-uncle Vincent VanGogh. BOVG received incredible reviews from around the world after their debut album was released in 2013. After a lineup change, Blood of VanGogh has been releasing their second album one song at a time, with video. In 2018, the first video single “LIES” featuring Ronny Munroe (Metal Church, Trans Siberian Orchestra) was selected by ten Film Festivals, receiving Gold, Silver, Award of Acknowledgement. Expect to hear more special collaborations on the next singles… The instrumental album “Chasing A Dream” on which he collaborated with Nashville drummer Rory Faciane was released in 2015 by Tangerine Music Group. The album consists of 8 tracks and is available on itunes. Gary continues to be an in-demand studio and live musician and is currently recording and writing for numerous projects. Connect with Gary! Facebook: Gary Borden Instagram: @vangoghblood Twitter: @vangoghblood | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | Chris Bridgewater: The Journey From MMA Fighter to Actor And Stuntman | 01:03:26 | |
Are you curious how the fascinating stunts in movies are created? Do you want to learn more about the creative world behind fight choreography? You’re in for a treat this week as Actor/ Stuntman/ Fight Choreographer Chris Bridgewater shares his journey from MMA fighter to actor and stuntman. He will share tips on how to navigate the various obstacles stuntmen encounter when creating films. In this episode:
A little about Chris: Chris is an Australian actor and stuntman. Having been in the industry for over a decade he has had the opportunity to work on a variety of shows from the independent to studio level. Coming from a background as a former professional MMA fighter, Chris also brings his physical abilities and knowledge to the screen in fight and action design. Follow Chris!
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| 04 May 2020 | Julia Juhas: How To Take Care Of Your Artist Through Mindful Movement Practice | 00:53:39 | |
Have you ever had an injury? How did you deal with the pain? Did you panic? This week, Performing Artist and Mindful Movement Facilitator Julia Juhas will take us through her journey on how she found gentle self-care techniques and habits which helped her relax when she was injured. She will remind us to not to max out ourselves in pain and not always be in a "flight or fight mode". Have you ever been frustrated with yourself? Consistently pushing yourself until you hit the wall? Injury is something that almost all performers go through at some point in their careers. Question is will you be ready when that time comes? Don't fear the pain! Stay calm and listen to today's episode with Julia Juhas! In this episode:
A little about Julia: For over 20 yrs Julia has been performing alongside some of North America’s finest, both onstage and on the big screen. Last spring Julia played the role of Halina in the Segal Centre’s Production of Indecent for which she won a Broadway World Award for Best Performance by a Female in Featured Role. Recently she appeared in Lil’ Red Robin Hood at the Winter Garden Theatre in her 4th Ross Petty Pantomime. Julia has performed at the Stratford Festival, Mirvish Productions and in theatres across Canada and the U.S. She has appeared in films and TV shows such as Frankie Drake, Beauty and the Beast, Remedy, Cracked, In Contempt, Hairspray, and Amelia Julia’s first passion has always been dancing. According to her, there is nothing more expressive than moving the body through space, listening, and following the unique language of your individual body. This is why Julia not only touches lives through her storytelling as a performing artist but through her approach to yoga and movement. As a longtime practitioner and teacher of yoga and dance, Julia helps people unravel and manage their chronic pain through mindful movement modalities. She has choreographed and taught dance, art, and yoga in many schools as well as shelters across the GTA. She offers online private mindful movement sessions and complimentary yoga practices via her YouTube Channel - Live With Ease which is a wonderful creative outlet for her. It’s her way of giving back and being of service to others especially during these unprecedented times. Follow Julia! Facebook: JuliaJuhas and Live With Ease Instagram: @juliajuhas and @_livewithease_ Youtube: Live With Ease | |||
| 02 Dec 2019 | Jenn Kee: What To Do When You Suffer From a Vocal Injury And How To Prevent it | 00:52:17 | |
Joining our conversation on Cue To Cue today is multi-talented Jenn Kee, a performer, voice coach, and yoga instructor. She will take us on a journey on how she suffered from numerous vocal injuries and the steps she took to conquer it and learn from these trials. She will share the techniques and habits she formed to avoid the panic and value her voice. In this episode:
A little about Jenn:
Jenn has toured internationally with Brit Floyd and Classic Albums Live performing the music of Pink Floyd, Janis Joplin, The Eagles, and Led Zeppelin. In 2015 Jenn suffered an injury to her vocal cords that would take her out of the business for the better part of four years. It was through this journey she learned the value of vocal health, self-care and the importance of boundaries.
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| 08 Nov 2021 | Expert Schmexpert: Embracing A Beginners Mindset! | 00:07:52 | |
Follow Cue to Cue! We are going for a solo round today! If you are new here, welcome! Solo rounds are just that! They are a departure for the long form interviews that happen on a regular basis here, On Cue to Cue. I pop in from time to time and talk about experience and things artists, including myself, run into along our path to honing our craft and deepening our artistry. I share challenges, break throughs, and themes/ideas that are coming up for me in the present moment and how they relate to my work and development as an artist and I hope by sharing them, it can help you connect deeper to yourself and empower you along your journey. Today, I am talking about the need we can sometimes feel in our craft to be an expert at your craft and have it all figured out. Whether that be in scene work, auditions, writing, jam sessions, coaching, movement, choreography etc... looking like an expert can put us in a tight space as far as having access to our creativity and connecting to our humanity. Let's talk about the value of having a beginner's mindset and the value it can have to your creativity and work as an artist! SHARE THIS EPISODE >>> https://thisischelseajohnson.com/201/
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| 25 Jul 2022 | Keep Calm And Start Over ;) | 00:07:57 | |
On this weeks solo round of Cue To Cue, I am exploring something that keeps coming up for me lately. Starting over. The idea of starting over, frankly, has always scared me. It has always made me feel like I have failed in someway. Like I am moving backwards. But recently, I have come to realize and embody the notion that every time we start over we are not starting over as who we were the first time we started our journey with that particular subject or area of life. “Don't be afraid to start over again.This time, you're not starting, From scratch, you're starting from experience.” - Unknown
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| 01 Jun 2020 | Mark Cassius: How To Keep Your Creativity And Career Moving Forward! | 01:21:40 | |
I am elated that Mark and I were finally able to make this conversation happen! I have been after mark for over a year to get him on Cue To Cue! Today is the day! One sentiment that really stuck with me after my time with Mark is how necessary it is to be in pursuit of what you love in order to stay passionate. Evolution is not something that just comes with time or age, it is something we need to actively pursue. Moving forward and staying curious about the “whispers” we receive, as creatives beings, is the only way to ensure our growth. It can feel unsettling as artists because it means staying extremely present and tuned with ourselves. No checking out! Being ready and willing to let go of who we think we are as artists and courageous enough to allow ourselves to continually evolve. To talk to Mark is to be inspired by this idea and to think about it as one of the most exciting journeys as an artist we get to embark on. This is the life of an artist. In this episode:
A little about Mark: Mark Cassius is a graduate of Sheridan College’s, Music Theatre Performance program. He has been featured on Broadway, in the original Ragtime and revivals of Jesus Christ Superstar and Shenandoah. He was most recently featured in the Toronto premiere of the new musical, Sousatzka. He has starred in Drayton Entertainment's Damn Yankees, The Little Mermaid and Sweet Charity. Other credits include, the Toronto Premiere of the Off- Broadway Musical, The Musical of Musicals, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (with Donny Osmond), Miss Saigon, Showboat and Cats. He has also been featured on the stages of both the Shaw and Stratford Festivals. He holds an ongoing position, as a Performance Instructor at The Randolph College for the Performing Arts, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a Songwriter, Music Producer/Director and Teacher, who is presently doing a Masters in Music Composition at York University, where he intends to continue his tireless pursuit of creative excellence. Follow Mark! Facebook: The Mark Cassius Instagram: @themarkcassius Twitter: @themarkcassius | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | Ali Hassan: How To Use Your Life Experience To Make Meaningful Art | 01:20:17 | |
What are the stories you want to share and why are your and stories and experences important? These are questions that Comedian/Actor/Author Ali Hassan has had to answer when he created his memoir, Is There Bacon In heaven? In this week's episode, he will take us on a journey of how following his curiosity and thirst to know more about his own identity has led him to some of the most full-filling artistic experiences. How honouring and sharing his life's experiences has been key to creating. Most recently, his successful show "Muslim Interrupted" which eventually lead to the birth of his memoir. Don't allow life's setbacks to stop you from pursuing your passion; use it to make meaningful art! In this episode:
Ali Hassan is a Stand-up Comic, Actor and CBC Personality. Ali is the host of the CBC Radio hit stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud – which also airs across North America on SiriusXM. Ali is also heard on CBC Radio, NPR and PRX as a frequent guest-host of the arts and culture show ‘q’, and As It Happens. For the past six consecutive years, Ali has hosted Canada Reads - the annual battle of the books on CBC Radio, Television and on-line, celebrating the best of Canadian literature. Ali has appeared on the big screen in award-winning films – Breakaway, French Immersion, and the hockey hit Goon. In 2020, Ali appeared in the films MySpy, Mafia Inc, and Tammy's Always Dying (which had its world premiere at TIFF 2019). Some of his recent television roles include Designated Survivor (ABC, Netflix), Cardinal (CTV), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+), Odd Squad (PBS Kids, CBBC), Man Seeking Woman (FXX), Sort Of (CBC, HBO Max) and in 2021 on the brand-new seasons of Workin’ Moms (CBC) and Murdoch Mysteries (CBC). Since January of 2022, Ali has been a recurring guest star on the new sitcom Run The Burbs. In Fall 2019, Ali toured across Canada as one of the stars of Just For Laughs Comedy Night In Canada tour, hosted By Rick Mercer. And in 2022, Ali’s sets from Just for Laughs and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival will air on television. He is the co-host of 2 podcasts – Doctor vs. Comedian, and This Podcast Is Delicious. His new book ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven?’ comes out in 2022 with Simon & Schuster. Follow Ali!
Link to his book: Is There Bacon in Heaven?
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| 08 Feb 2021 | Valerie Stanois: Rock Your Spotlight | 01:11:26 | |
Do you fear having to sing popular music? Do you have an upcoming audition, but you're still trying to figure out the right pop music material for you? Start with learning more about it. Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue this week is Performer/Entrepreneur/Performance Coach Valerie Stanois who reminds us that we need to educate ourselves on the history of popular music in order for us to gain a deeper understanding of the different genres and styles. There are more and more musicals written in the pop genre which pushes us to step outside of our comfort zone and interpret something which has been heard a million times and make it our own. Pop music is an emotional expression of a singer's life; and in turn, we hear our own and interpret it through our own lens. Valerie reiterates that we don't need to sound like Celine Dion; rather, we need to put our authentic stamp in our art. Share your story! Rock your spotlight! In this episode:
A little about Valerie: 'Powerhouse' vocalist, Valerie Stanois, is an accomplished and award-winning entertainer who truly redefines the term “triple threat”. Her career has led her to Broadway and around the world performing on stage, television, radio, music videos, cruise ships, theme parks, casinos and numerous corporate events. Follow Valerie!
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| 25 Jan 2021 | Hillary Tuck & Eric Hunicutt: Unlocking The Performer’s Mindset | 01:11:38 | |
Are you sitting in your comfort zone? Or are you intentionally working at the edge of your growth? Try something new, be uncomfortable and drive your own artist! Hillary Tuck & Eric Hunicutt from The Performer’s Mindset are joining our conversation on Cue To Cue this week to urge us to try something that seems crazy and create our unique interpretation instead of going with the obvious choices. They remind us that there’s a bunch of different versions to do a thing, even though our first impulse often takes us to just one option. Are you afraid you might do it wrong? Are you focused on hitting the marks and just getting it done? Enjoy the process and love your messy bits! Show your authentic self as an artist.
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Take Intro To Mindset! Sign up here! >> Use promo code: cuetocuemind for $50 off A little about Hillary: Hillary Tuck has been a working actor since she was 14. She has been a series regular on several shows including Honey I Shrunk the Kids. Her movies have been to Sundance. You may have seen her on shows like Grimm, NCIS and 90210… You’ve heard her voice on Family Guy and she’s been in commercials that aired during the super bowl. You can see her most recently in Sorry For Your Loss with Elizabeth Olsen and recurring in season five of Bosch. Hillary has been an acting teacher and on set coach since 2014 at Warner Loughlin Studios…coaching actors on shows like Fox’s The Exorcist, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, and comedians like George Lopez Follow Hillary! Twitter: @MissHillaryTuck Instagram: @HillaryTuck A little about Eric: Eric Hunicutt has worked in the performing arts and entertainment industry for over two decades. He’s worked as an actor, director, improviser and educator across the US and in Canada. Eric’s work includes live theatre, commercials, films, tv, sketch comedy and hundreds of improv shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and on tour. As a teacher, he’s taught acting and improv classes to a wide range of artists, from undergraduates to Broadway veterans and series regulars, working in prestigious acting studios, universities, and intensives. In addition to working with artists, he’s guided executives and educators, taught science communication skills to researchers and professors, facilitated corporate teambuilding workshops, and coached performers, athletes, and storytellers. He is a presenter and coach for The Performers Mindset. Follow Eric! Instagram: @ehunicutt
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| 06 Apr 2020 | Dani Kind: How To Be Brave And Tell Your Truth In Your Work | 00:55:11 | |
Exciting news for anyone who missed or wants to look back on our interview with the talented Dani Kind; we're releasing it again! Actor Dani Kind from the hit TV Show Workin’ Moms is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today! I absolutely love my time with Dani. Dani let ‘er rip as we discuss all things creative living in this episode. Dani has a unique way of looking at life that encourages one to not sweat the small stuff and realize that it’s okay for things to be hard work. That is not a reason to stop pursuing something you love. She reminded me that we have a capacity to hold more than we know and to go along for the ride and you will meet yourself on the other side where you will discover that you not only made it through but have grown in capacity to take on more. In this episode:
A little about Dani: Dani Kind stars as ‘Anne‘ in CBC's half-hour comedy series Workin' Moms and recurs as ‘Mercedes Gardner‘ in SyFy's hit series Wynonna Earp. She recently starred in Blue Ice Picture's thriller Banana Splits opposite Sara Canning and Steve Lund. Other recent credits include CBS' Ransom, BET's In Contempt, and a supporting role alongside Peter Sarsgaard in Veena Sud's The Lie which premiered at TIFF 2018. Follow Dani! | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | Trevor Copp: How To Build Your Confidence And Develop Your Creative Ideas | 00:59:57 | |
This week, Theatre Maker, Trevor Copp encourages us to constantly aim to develop our creative ideas over many years. Trevor shares his own journey on how his pursuit of story telling, creativity and exploring new ideas is always evolving throughout his career and lead one of his most recent explorations has lead to to his new collaboration in turning one of his mime pieces into feature film!
At the end of the day, don’t be afraid to ask yourself “And now what?” Be willing to let your projects and ideas evolve. Desire, passion, curiosity, and work ethic are more important than talent any time. In this episode:
Trevor founded Tottering Biped Theatre (TBT) in 2009, a professional company emphasizing original, issue driven, and highly physical work. He completed Theatre Studies at Waterloo, a MA at Guelph, and Mime at the Marcel Marceau School in Paris. He has been a professional actor for over 15 years in pieces ranging from Classical to contemporary, performing in over 40 National and International cities and Theatre Festivals. Trevor is also a professional Mime, a regional American Style Latin Dance Champion, and has taught/coached physical Theatre for over a dozen professional Theatre companies and University Theatre programs. He is an active arts advocate, director and choreographer. SHARE THIS EPISODE >> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/212 Connect with Cue To Cue on Follow Trevor! | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | Julia Juhas: How To Allow The Wisdom Of Your Body To Unlock Your Artist | 01:10:40 | |
Are you having a hard time finding the light at the end of the tunnel? This journey can be full of twists and turns and ups and downs and all arounds. It is inevitable. Our realtionship to ourselves and our environment are the very things that will determine how we navigate our journey. Today's episode is there to help us remember ourselves. You are talented, you are worthy and you have the skills to achieve your dreams! You are allowed to have the things you want. This week, Performing Artist and Embodied Mindful Movement Facilitator Julia Juhas will remind us to get curious about ourselves and change how we treat ourselves. Through digging within our thoughts and removing the part of our body that doubts us, we get to the root cause of our issues and eventually attract the things that we want. You are talented, you are worthy and you have the skills to achieve your dreams! You are allowed to have the things you want. In this episode:
SHARE THIS EPISODE >> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/228 A little about Julia: Julia is a professional performing artist, Embodied Mindful Movement Coach + Certified Yoga Teacher with over 25yrs experience as a practitioner and guide. She completed her Yoga Teacher training in 2015 at the highly regarded Esther Myers Yoga Studio (EMYS) in Toronto where she currently teaches a variety of classes and workshops. She's also a graduate of Sheridan College's Music Theatre Performance Program. For over 20 yrs Julia has been performing alongside some of North America’s finest, both onstage and on the big screen. In the middle of Julia’s career as a professional dancer and music theatre performer, she suffered two devastating events; a rare knee injury and a diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Both impacted her basic functionality of movement and almost ended her career as a dancer. These events inspired Julia to shift her approach to movement and yoga to explore a practice that offers more sustainability, functionality, mobility and longevity. Discovering this profound ability to heal through somatic integration, imagery, breath & embodied mindful movement is exactly what inspired Julia’s passion for helping others unravel their tension and pain to live and move with ease. Now, over 10yrs since her diagnoses Julia is living pain-free and guiding others to do the same. She is still performing, dancing professionally + enjoying a very active lifestyle. Most recently she was featured in The Shaw Festivals Production of White Christmas and played Violet in Capitol Theatres Production of 9 to 5. She has also appeared in numerous films and TV shows such as Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiousities which was released this past fall. Julia offers her services as a PTA (physiotherapist assistant) + Embodied Mindful Movement Coach at the Body Science Therapy clinic as well as private/semi-private mindful movement sessions online + in-home through her company Live With Ease. She also offers complimentary yoga practices via her YouTube Channel – Live With Ease which is a wonderful creative outlet for her. It’s her way of giving back and being of service to others especially during these unprecedented times. Follow Julia!
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| 11 Jan 2021 | Laura Adamo: How To Use Your Failures, Criticisms, And Vulnerability To Hone Your Creative Process | 01:40:52 | |
What is your biggest failure in life? Did it stop or help your art? Actor/Writer/Director Laura Adamo is joining the conversation on Cue to Cue this week to share how the failures and pain she experienced in the past allowed her to hone her creative process. She reminds us that we can fail spectacularly because at some point in our lives, it will be a part of the key in unlocking the next step of our journey into something great. What do you do when you’re forced to face the unknown? When was the last time you learned something new and stepped outside of your comfort zone? Take a leap of faith! Laura reiterates that creativity requires us to lean into vulnerability instead of running away from it. Have the courage to have an open heart and move authentically through the world. Be the best version of yourself and don’t let your past define your future. In this episode:
Share Laura's Epsiode! >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/185 A little about Laura: LAURA ADAMO, is a Toronto based actor who is a graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York. Upon her return to Toronto, Laura began writing and producing in addition to acting. Her first project was the short film DRAMA QUEEN, which she created the concept for, produced and stared in. The film screened at the TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL and won the bronze medallion award at the HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. She went on to produce and star in LAST CALL, a feature film that screened at THE BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL and won the audience choice award at THE SAN DIEGO FILM FESTIVAL which led to a distribution deal with Moving Pictures in the USA. Adamo then turned her attention to television. She has created 5 scripted series and one lifestyle documentary food series. Her lifestyle show FAMILY SECRETS was in development with Paperny films and the pilot was shot by Douglas Arrowsmith. Her first scripted series CATTLE CALL, a half hour comedy, went into development with CITY TV where she shot a pilot directed by Ron Murphy. Her second series BAIT, went into development with BUCK PRODUCTIONS and had a pilot script ordered by MUCH MUSIC. Laura’s current project is the feature film THE WISHING TREE, which she wrote, and starred in. THE WISHING TREE just premiered at FILMOCRACY FEST, the new festival by Jon Fitzgerald, who is the co-founder of THE SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL where it won the AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD. THE WISHING TREE is her directorial debut. Follow Laura!
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| 11 Jul 2022 | Pastel Supernova: Let's Talk, Confidence, Sexuality, And Burlesque! | 00:58:17 | |
Does it feel scary to you share or express your sexuality in your work? Is it integrated into your creativity or is compartmentalized and stored away only to come out at certain times? What were taught about sex and sexuality? Is it private? Is it public? Is it shameful? Is it beautiful? Burlesque sensation Pastel Supernova is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue! She is sharing her experience as a burlesque dancer and busting myths and educating us about the art form. The freedom, play, and healing that she has experienced not only for herself but the audience that come to her shows is powerful proof that when we embrace our sexuality as humans beings we become more whole and accepting of one another and of ourselves. In this episode :
A Little about Pastel: Pastel Supernova is a classically trained dancer/ actor who has sprinkled her career with film & television, touring globally in contemporary dance companies, and later as a backup dancer, most notably with Nelly Furtado. In 2012 she left it to share her own artistic visions and founded Love Letters Cabaret to produce multidisciplinary burlesque-infused revues dedicated to honoring powerful female archetypes and Deities. The company's blend of powerhouse performers and seductive choreography earned it the reputation of being “Toronto’s most sexually charged dance theatre company.” On stage, Supernova has won various international burlesque awards (Top Burlesque Performer - Alternative People's Choice Awards; Best Stage Presence - Lake Como Burlesque Festival; Best Nightlife Entertainment - Toronto Nightclub Awards 2019) and has taken the opportunity to perform both at the legendary Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas and with Dita Von Teese. In studios, she has developed a style of instructing focused on developing confidence and grace. Her motto "Say Yes" is the foundation for building the kind of self-love and boldness applicable to both life, self-love, and showbiz alike. Offstage Pastel offers elements of her lifelong esoteric practices privately to clients. This includes Tarot readings, ritual building, and energy work such as Touch Therapy. The reverence she shares with audiences on stage is applied to her daily work and she is happy to hold space for anyone looking to (re)connect with the subtle higher vibrations of the Creatrix, inviting beauty, clarity and magic into one's life. She is currently furthering her studies so she may soon offer guidance on end-of-life rituals and transitions. Follow Pastel! | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | Jennifer Thiessen And Kyla Musselman: Tits And Teeth In The House! | 01:33:04 | |
Do you have moments in your journey as artist where you doubted your abilities? Do you have monsters living in your head? Don’t let them define who you are! This week, Tits And Teeth stars, Jennifer Thiessen and Kyla Musselman reminds us that the negative talk or thought process in our heads are separate from who we really are. Identifying and understanding where these ideas are coming from are key elements in preventing ourselves from becoming our worst enemies. Does being part of the ensemble instead of playing the main role magnify the doubts in your mind? You shouldn’t, you are valuable whatever role you play. Jennifer reiterates that every single role on stage is important and the story wouldn’t be the same without the world which is often created by the ensemble members. Keep doing what you love to do and living your best life In this episode:
A little about Jennifer and Kyla: Jennifer Thiessen: (she/her) was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, where she graduated from a prestigious Musical Theatre program, and began performing overseas. She met her Canadian hubby and they decided to move to New York City! Jennifer is thrilled to be returning to Toronto this spring to Dance Captain the upcoming Canadian production of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child (Mirvish). Some of her favourite credits include Masters of Illusions (CW Network), The Drowsy Chaperone, Rock of Ages, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Man Of La Mancha, The Little Mermaid, West Side Story, (Drayton Entertainment), Guys and Dolls (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse), West Side Story (Rainbow Stage), Disney’s Newsies (Assistant Choreo/Director, Forestburgh Playhouse), Toronto Pan AM Games Opening Ceremonies (Cirque Du Soleil, Assistant Choreographer) and Saturday Night Fever (North American Tour), where she toured with her mate, Kyla, and dreamed of making a podcast! Based in Toronto and New York City, Tits and Teeth Podcast serves listeners interested in theatre and the performing arts. Kyla Musselman: (she/her) grew up in Stratford, Ontario and now hails from the east end of Toronto with her new husband and pup. After graduating from Sheridan College, Kyla began her professional career at the Charlottetown Festival where she spent 3 wonderful seasons and was the recipient of a Maud Whitmore Scholarship. Kyla has since had the privilege of performing across North America. Some of her favourite theatre credits include; Mary Poppins, The Addams Family, Shrek the Musical (Neptune Theatre), Saturday Night Fever (North American Tour), Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, I Love You…Now Change (Stage West Calgary), Mamma Mia!, All Shook Up (Globe Theatre), Newsies (Drayton Entertainment), Crazy For You, Mary Poppins (Capitol Theatre) and Shout! The Mod Musical (Magnus Theatre). She can also be seen in Season 15 of Murdoch Mysteries (CBC/UKTV) and in the film 1Up (Lionsgate/Buzzfeed). Follow Jen and Kyla! Tits and Teeth Podcast
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| 06 Jan 2020 | I Loved It!... And I Wanted To Cry The Whole Time | 01:26:25 | |
Today we are shaking things up on Cue To Cue! I am bringing the creative team from Songs Songs For A New World on To do a post mortem of the process of putting up the production. Joining us are: Matt Lacas (Co-producer/co-director), Meredith Busteed ( Co-producer/Choreographer/Cast member), Quinton Naughton ( Musical Director) and Me! ( Co-producer, Co-director/Cast member). It is so rare as performers that we are a part of this process. The lights go down, and as performers, we go on with our lives or onto the next project. But for the creative team, some of the most valuable lessons are in the discussion afters he project comes to a close. This is where a lot of growth occurs. So why share? What do these talks have to do as a performer? EVERYTHING! I am a huge believer that the more you can understand everyone’s roles in the project you are working on a better collaborator, communicator, and ultimately a better artist. Connect with Cue To Cue! F: @thisischelseajohnson I: @thisischelseajohnson T: @thisischelseaj
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| 20 Feb 2023 | Alana Bridgewater: How To Embrace Your Authenticity And Honour Your Voice | 00:53:40 | |
Would you rather perform in front of thousands of people or a handful of strangers? Does performing in a small crowd bring out the shy introvert version of you? Surprisingly, many of us are shy and it manifests in different ways. Singer/Actor, Alana Bridgewater, will join us in this week’s episode to reminds us that it’s okay to constantly search for ways to overcome shyness and solve your challenges as an artist. You can have an arsenal of different things that can help you cope with the demands of the life of an artist. Give yourself permission to figure things out and enjoy the journey towards finding the best solution for you. SHARE THIS EPISODE >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/230 In this episode:
A little about Alana: Alana Bridgewater is an actor and singer in Toronto. Best known for her role as Killer Queen in the hit musical We Will Rock You, Alana made her debut at the Signature Center in NYC with the prestigious Soulpepper Theatre Company. Her recent credits include the title role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Novelette in Da Kink In My Hair at Arts Club Vancouver, Eartha in the animated series Mysticons (Nickelodeon) and the voice of Mr. King Dice in the hit video game CupHead. Working with youth, Alana was Choral Director for Daniels Corporation’s production of The Journey. Alana, with her team, won Gold at The New York Radio Awards for the documentary Journey To Jazz and Human Rights which she narrated. Alana was appointed Resident Artist for Necessary Angel Theatre Company for the 20/21 Season Follow Alana!
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| 28 Dec 2020 | Duff MacDonald: How To Confidently Trust Your Creative Instinct | 00:55:10 | |
Did you ever feel that you needed to prove yourself as an artist? To your parents? Teachers? Directors? Castmates? Critics? You are not alone! Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue this week is Producer/Writer/Performer Duff MacDonald who will take us on a journey on how his “umbilical cord” was severed when he lost his parents and how it lead to an epiphany that he was doing everything to prove his worth to his parents. When the magic carpet is pulled under you, Duff reminds us that you have the magic and the skillset to survive and grow as an artist. Is there a project you’ve been wanting to start or a skill you’ve always to learn; but you’re worried that there’s a ton of technical things that you don’t know yet? Don’t devalue yourself! You don’t have to be an expert; you have to be willing to learn the things that you don’t know as you go. As long as you have the fundamentals, you can do it. In this episode:
A little about Duff: Hailing from the wide open prairies of Saskatchewan, Duff has been singing and songwriting since the age of seven. He picked up the guitar at age fourteen and went on to win the Saskatchewan Search For the Stars at age 16. He also was a finalist in the Music City Song Festival in Nashville for his song “Dreamin” early in his career. He has performed venues all across Canada and the USA from coffee houses to large theatres and stadiums. His first professional recording came on a CD Compilation entitled “Desolation Sound” . Off his first recording, Duff received airplay for “If I Only Had the Time” and “In the Night” on CBC Radio Canada. His new country folk album NAKED is currently digitally available online within Apple Music, iTunes, Google Play and Amazon as well as many other sites. Material inspired by some major life events like the sudden passing of his parents, his brother and the end of a relationship. Veteran musicians Peter Bleakney (Anne Murray’s bass player of 25 years), Adam Warner (Kevin Quain and the Mad Bastards, Sarah Slean, Royal Wood) and Mark Stewartson (Classic Albums Live) are the backing band on the album. Featuring Duncan Scott on Mandolin/Fiddle, Fred Smith on Banjo/Dobro and Michael Lerner on Keys and Synth. Produced by Duff and Michael Lerner. Featured on the album is a haunting duet of the celtic traditional song “The Skye Boat Song” with Juno Award nominated singer songwriter WENDY LANDS. His new country single PENNIES, NICKELS & DIMES can be heard on radio stations and streamed on iTunes as well. Mr. MacDonald is a seasoned performer of the stage, radio and television, acting in over 30 musicals and plays across Canada and the USA. He has also appeared in several national and international commercials. You are sure to have seen him in film and television roles like the recent CARTER (CTV Drama Channel), GOOD WITCH, TITANS (NetFlix), CLAWS OF THE RED DRAGON, Incorporated (SyFy), Tru Love (Winner of 35 Worldwide Film Fest Awards), Cinderella Man, Foolproof, The Music Man and most recently in the nation-wide spot for BOSTON PIZZA as the gold Professional Sports Trophy Model. Extremely popular during the 2015 World Baseball Series.
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| 01 Mar 2021 | Don't Wait To Create Confidence! | 00:11:33 | |
What does it mean to be confident? The word confident comes from the root word Con and fid. With fidelity. With Fidelity to oneself. Today, we are exploring what it means to be confident as an artist and a performer. How do you build confidence? How do you keep it? How do you grow it? Do you have a complicated relationship with confidence?! If you do struggle, rest assured you are not alone! Have a listen to today's episode of Cue To Cue! Let us know what resonated with you! Connect with us on all social platforms!
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| 25 Oct 2021 | Let's Celebrate! Episode 200!!!!!!!! | 00:52:16 | |
Today Cue To Cue is Celebrating it’s 200th episode! Thank you to all the listeners who have supported the growth of Cue To Cue. When I get messages in my DM’s or tagged in someone’s story because an episode impacted them it means so much. Thank you for sharing with me. You don’t have to share and the fact that choose to sincerely means a lot. Get ready to start your Monday with a healthy dose of inspiration as we look back on past episodes to express our gratitude for all of our soulful and creative guests that have joined the conversation and who have been open to sharing their stories and wisdom on how to grow and succeed. In this Episode:
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| 04 Nov 2019 | Part 2- What To Do When You Have Bitten Off More Than You Can Chew | 00:12:56 | |
This is a follow-up episode of What To Do When You've Bitten Off More Than You Can Chew! Before You Listen go get caught up! I am keeping myself accountable and checking in with you guys on how I am doing during this full time in my life and how it is affecting my creativity, what lessons I am learning about my creative process and I am passing it on to you guys! Share this episode: https://www.thisischelseajohnson.com/156/ Connect On Social Media! | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | Charlie David: How To Unleash Your Creative Impulses When Moving In Uncharted Territory | 01:09:12 | |
Do you wear many hats as a creative artist? How has time management been for you? Are you struggling to keep up trying to be in multiple places at the same time? Producer/ Director Charlie David joins our conversation this week to reiterate that active communication between the production team is a critical element in time management. We need to let them know when we are in a place of "too much" and welcome the conversation from their side too. If you can only give 3 mornings a week for a project, then inform your creative team and make that time count. Charlie reminds us that it's not our turn, all the time. We should honour each other's time, space, and dedication in each project. You can always press pause, figure it out and hopefully come back stronger and better. In this episode:
A little about Charlie: Charlie David has hundreds of hours of television to his credit, predominantly exploring the LGBTQ+ experience. He has been selected as the Canadian Filmmaker in Focus by the Kashish Film Festival in Mumbai, India, an invited guest of the Canadian embassy in South Africa to share his documentary on HIV+ youth, executive produced Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride, a global look at pride celebrations, and winner of multiple awards including, the HBO Best Doc award at the Miami International LGBT Film Festival. Charlie is the President and a producer at Border2Border Entertainment and previously owned CTM International, a talent agency based in Vancouver managing union and non-union contracting, payments, and negotiations for a roster of over 300 clients. Border2Border Entertainment produces and promotes a unique brand of award-winning, critically acclaimed film, television, and digital projects. We are dedicated to making each production experience enjoyable for our artists, business and broadcast partners, co-workers, and ultimately our audience. We are creators who share and promote content for diverse, underserved audiences made by people with lived experience – women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities as key participants in what we make. Follow Charlie!
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| 29 Aug 2022 | Help! I Hate Promoting Myself And My Work! | 00:10:49 | |
Do you hate promoting yourself and you work as an artist? I get it. I used to have all sorts of “head junk” around self-promotion. I used to have all of the thoughts “I don’t want to bother anyone”, “no one is going to come anyway”, These thoughts I used to your think. It was really just to keep me playing small so I didn’t have to level up. Then I actually worked in sales and got to see how it actually works and it totally changed everything! If you get weird about getting yourself out there! Today’s episode is for you! Let’s get you going and unstuck! Follow Cue To Cue! | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | Rosie Callaghan & Matt Lacas: How to Create Opportunity Out Of Thin Air | 01:13:02 | |
Are you struggling to find the balance in using social media? Do you ever get social media fatigue? Don’t let it overrun your life! Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today is Actor/Artistic Director of We Are Here Productions Matt Lacas and Actor/Singer/Host Rosie Callaghan who encourages us to take the time to tune away. If you can’t find the balance in using social media, it can turn to work, which can turn to stress and then burnout. We need to take a breather and do other things. Be ready to be inspired! In this episode:
A little about Matt and Rosie: Matt – Matt Lacas is an artist from Montreal who is now living and working out of Toronto. Matt is a graduate of both Dawson College Professional Theatre Program in Montreal and Randolph College for the Performing Arts here in Toronto. Matt has had the privilege to perform on stages in Asia, Europe, and all across Canada and the US. Matt is also the Artistic Director of We Are Here Productions, a Non-Profit that aims to turn art into tangible aid for those in need worldwide. Since it’s inception in Dec.2017, We Are Here Productions has raised $30,000 for various charities and has worked with over a hundred Toronto based artists. Rosie – Rosie is an award-winning actor/singer originally hailing from Montreal. She is a proud graduate of both Dawson College (Montreal) and of Randolph College (Toronto). Selected credits include Omen (Toronto Fringe/Creation Coffin), In This House Follow Matt and Rosie!
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| 18 Nov 2019 | Tim Leyes: How To Secure A Successful Photo Shoot And Ensure A Great Headshot! | 01:18:38 | |
Tim Leyes is joining me on Cue To Cue Today! Tim is a highly sought after, Toronto based, photographer who has shot some of biggest names in show biz. When you land on his website you will find celebrities such as, Martin Short, Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and Andrea Martin, just to name a few. He has recently started to shoot in LA which is opening up opportunities for L.A. based performers to be able to work with Tim.
Tim is a real casual guy. I think that is part of his charm. He is warm, friendly, and you can tell he genuinely loves what he does, which allows you to feel comfortable very quickly. I have had a session with Tim and I can tell you when you’re in front of the camera he has a way of making you feel like you possess everything he needs to make it a great shoot. He gets so keyed up while shooting you can’t help but get excited and feel confident about letting go and just going for it.
I have also had the pleasure of sitting on on a few sessions and watching him work and I find it equally enjoyable. He is present and ready to go with each artist and you can see he wants to have the best experience possible.
One thing I like that Tim does is, he will ask you what you usually get seen for in auditions and he will take that into consideration when choosing looks for the shoot. Its simple, but I am not sure every actor thinks about it as much as they should. It's one thing to have pretty photos but if those photos aren’t helping you book auditions then really what’s the point? He will make sure he puts together looks that work for those types and then he will do a few looks that go in a different direction, just so you have them if you need them.
I was excited to talk to Tim about and hear his thoughts on what makes for a successful shoot and how we can maximize our odds to have a great result. What do we need to prepare? Should we always get hair and makeup done? How many looks do we bring? How much touching up is too much? How do you know you have chosen the right photographer to shoot with?
Tim’s expertise and suggestions for performers getting a headshot done were so useful and could save you from having a bad shoot and potentially save you hundreds of dollars by implementing some pretty simples things. Listen up! Follow Tim! I: @timleyes
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| 30 Dec 2019 | Top 6 Most Powerful Lessons Of 2019! | 00:14:57 | |
What a year!! Lots a growth over here!! You?! I am sharing with you the BIGGEST things that were lessons for me in 2019 in my professional and personal development! What kicked my butt, what opened up for me, and what I am taking into 2020 with me! Connect with Chelsea!
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| 16 Aug 2021 | David Connolly: How To Infuse Advocacy And Activism Into Your Creative Journey And Achieve Your Creative Goals | 01:06:04 | |
Share this episode >>> Https://thisischelseajohnson.com/197 How do you want to impact the world as an artist? You are making waves, whether you acknowledge it or not. You get to decide the nature of the waves you make. Sometimes we can underestimate our impact and power as artists to effect change, and that is one of the biggest opportunities we can potentially miss on our artistic journey. This week, Director/ Teacher/ Advocate, David Connolly reminds us that change and awareness begin when we openly communicate and try to learn how others navigate through the world instead of forcing them into a mold. Conversations lead to understanding and that is where change begins. Is the fear of failure stopping you from venturing into this new chapter in your life? Is your goal more important than the feeling of being embarrassed? Being afraid that things wouldn't work out as planned is valid. David reiterates that sometimes healthy fear is a good thing, but we shouldn't let that stop us from pursuing something we are passionate about. Use your voice as an artist and bring your life experiences to create change! In this episode:
A little about David: David Connolly is a recipient of The Premier of Ontario’s Award of Excellence in Applied Arts who holds an Honours Bachelor Degree in Musical Theatre Performance from Sheridan College. Immediately upon graduating, David made his Broadway debut and became the first and only amputee to ever perform there. Thirty years later, the double below-knee amputee remains an optimistic, highly creative idea generator of whose life Dance Magazine wrote, “demonstrates the quintessential balancing act between career and community service.” As the Associate Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment, he has led the creation and implementation of Drayton’s Youth Education Program, an Actor’s Fund of Canada Benefit Cabaret Series and helmed over thirty productions including the Canadian regional theatre premieres of Kinky Boots, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Mama Mia! and Newsies. For the screen, David has directed and choreographed several series for CBC Kids as well as projects for CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS and two feature films by director, Deepa Mehta. He has collaborated with artists including Katy Perry, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, kd lang, Patti LaBelle, Sarah Brightman and many others. As an Educator, he has been an Adjunct Professor and Advisor to the Musical Theatre Performance Programs at Sheridan College, Randolph College, Fanshawe College, St Lawrence College and VanderCook College. He is a recipient of The Waterloo Region Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement, and proud member of The Directors Guild of Canada, ACTRA, Equity and The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. Follow David!
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| 08 Mar 2021 | International Women's Day: A Celebration! | 00:31:04 | |
In honour of International Women's Day, we are celebrating some of the inspiring and powerful women that have chatted with us on Cue To Cue- the performer's podcast! Get ready to be inspired! Send this episode to someone in your life! Share this episode: www.thisischelseajohnson.com/191 In this episode: Denise Donlon: Media/Music Executive Lisa Brescia: Broadway Performer/Teacher Laura Adamo: Actor/Writer/Director Jully Black: Recording Artist Dani Kind: Actor Julia Juhas: Performing Artist/Mindful Movement Facilitator Jenni Burke: Actress/Songstress/Performer Britta Johnson: Writer/Composer/Lyricist Jenni Walls: Performer/Director/Producer Sharron Matthews: Actor/Writer/Producer Kaylee Harwood: Singer/Actor/Dancer
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| 09 Dec 2019 | Mitchell Marcus on Building A Theatre Company , Honouring Your Mandate, And Distinguishing Your Artistic Path | 00:52:09 | |
I am elated to bring this episode of Cue To Cue with Founder/ Artistic and Managing Director of The Musical Stage Company, Mitchell Marcus! Mitchell has become an influencer in the Toronto MusicTheatre scene and has been quite successful in a medium where many theatre companies don’t make it past their first season and I have been dying to have a conversation to hear his thoughts on creativity, entrepreneurship and the place of musical theatre in today's ever-shifting arts landscape. WISDOM: When I asked Mitchell what advice he would give someone who is thinking of starting a theatre company he said, “don’t”, with a laugh and continued to say, if you feel you must go through with it then find the Gap. How are you going to differentiate yourself from every theatre company out there? Do you need to do a show or become a theatre company because that is a totally different undertaking. In this Episode:
A Little about Mitchell: Mitchell is the founder and Artistic & Managing Director of The Musical Stage Company – Canada’s leading and largest not-for-profit musical theatre company. Over fourteen years, The Musical Stage Company (previously Acting Up Stage Company) productions have been recognized with 61 Dora Award nominations, 11 Dora Awards and 12 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards and programming partnerships have been built with Mirvish, Canadian Stage, AGO, TIFF, Massey Hall, Obsidian Theatre Company, and the Regent Park School of Music amongst others. Outside of The Musical Stage Company, Mitchell was the Associate Producer for the inaugural six years of Luminato, producing over 100 productions for one-million attendees annually. Mitchell has twice been the Creative Producer for the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize as well as the producer of the Dora Awards. He organized four years of It’s Always Something, working with a team that raised over $500,000 annually for Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto. Mitchell is active on committees that serve the arts community. He is an advisor to the Metcalf Foundation for its Creative Strategies Incubator program, a member of Sheridan College’s Performing Arts Committee, a member of the Dora Eligibility Committee, and a member of the Advisory Committee of the Canadian Musical Theatre Writers Collective. Mitchell has held positions in the arts management departments at University of Toronto and Ryerson University. He is the recipient of a Harold Award and the 2017 The Leonard McHardy and John Harvey Award for Outstanding Leadership in Administration. | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | Noah Tremblay: The Art Of Drag | 01:02:54 | |
Are you interested in drag but not sure how to get started? Are you a fan of drag shows and want to explore the creative world around it? In this week’s episode, Actor/Drag Queen, Noah Tremblay, takes us behind the scenes of her journey to becoming Just Peachy. She stresses the importance of seeing local drag shows and performers in allowing us to immerse ourselves in their culture and learn how personal drag is to everybody. She also recommends trying to perform in an open mic night and seeking assistance from drag queens since they will be willing help you in every way possible. Everybody should try drag at least once to discover that sense of play within themselves and let their inner child have fun. In this episode:
A little about Noah: Originally from Pickering, Noah grew up wanting to perform for others, be it family, classmates, or even their own reflection. Despite being a flamboyant, feminine, closeted kid, he never shied away from being in the spotlight. Having decided to pursue a career in the world of stage performance, Noah went on to train in singing, acting, and dancing. He then went on to perform with local theatre companies in shows like Legally Blonde and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. During previews for the Canadian regional premiere of Kinky Boots, his first equity contract, in 2020, the worldwide Covid shutdown pushed Noah to come up with a new avenue for channeling their love of performing. Thus, a new drag queen, Just Peachy, was born out of a need for growth, a love for the art form, and a longing to be back in the spotlight. Now a working queen in Toronto, Just Peachy combines all of her professional training with her ability to serve face, hair flips, and all around cheekiness. She draws inspiration from pop icons such as Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, and Beyoncé, as well as Broadway divas like Kristin Chenoweth, Shoshana Bean, and Liza Minelli. Just Peachy is essence of flamboyance, ferocity and fruitiness Just Peachy has done a few competitions during her time in Toronto. Namely, coming in second in the ABSOLUT Empire’s Ball season 3, as well as placing in the top 10 at the Miss El Convento Rico 2022 pageant. Her star has risen quickly and it continues to climb, thanks to the passion and effort put in by a queer kid from Pickering named Noah. Follow Noah!
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| 12 Dec 2022 | Lucy Russell: How To Embrace The Highs And Lows Of Being An Artist | 01:11:46 | |
Was there a role that you really wanted but didn't get? How did you feel about that experience? It's ok to have a good cry about it! Actor/Coach/Creative Lucy Russell enlightens us in this week's episode that when we lose a role that we really want, it's the same as losing a person; our hearts do not know the difference. Let's be kinder to ourselves and allow these feelings to come up in a wave and get them out of our body. You are not alone in going through these seasons of rejection; what's meant for you will come to you. In this episode:
Share This Episode >> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/224 A little about Lucy: Lucy Russell started acting in her late twenties, having tried too many other jobs to count and having got a degree in Italian and Business at UCL in London. Her first feature was also Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas's first film, Following. After a couple of years of drama school, she played the title role in Eric Rohmer's French language film The Lady and the Duke, (which had the most insanely beautiful hand-sewn costumes designed by Pierre-Jean Larroque). She played Missy LeHand in CineNord's Atlantic Crossing, which won the 2021 International Emmy for TV Movie/Miniseries and Steph in Toni Erdmann, the German nominee for Best International Feature at the 89th Academy Awards, named best film of 2016 by Sight and Sound magazine, by Film Comment and by Cahiers du Cinema. She's worked across genres with incredible directors in French and English: she's been head of the CIA and MI5; a trophy wife; a serial killer; a UN delegate; a toxic mother; leader of a galactic empire; a cult member; generally been like a pig in sh*t exploring as many facets of human expression as she can get her dirty paws on. She's also a real person outside acting and has a life there, too, which, frankly, is not to be sniffed at. Follow Lucy!
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| 03 Apr 2023 | Vanessa Smythe: How To Honour The Whispers Of Your Creativity | 00:57:14 | |
Are you worried that you don’t belong in just one single creative community because the way that you want to make art is in multiple directions? Go ahead and pursue your passions, whatever that looks like! In this week’s episode, Actor/Writer Vanessa Smythe will encourage us to follow whatever creative currents flow within us. She reminds us to honour the whispers of our creativity and worry less about the perception of other people. In this episode:
A little about Vanessa: Vanessa Smythe is a Canadian actor and writer, best known for playing Michio in The Expanse. When she’s not in space, she can be seen on Hudson & Rex, Mrs. America, Designated Survivor, and Murdoch Mysteries. Her original live show, In Case We Disappear, has played to sold-out houses internationally, and was named one of the best free shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Ever the dreamer, Vanessa is one of the creators of the Nostalgic 90s Video Store Experience, The Tape Escape – “Outside the March’s latest site-specific marvel” – (NOW). She is also a poet, collaborating with Olympic Gold Medalist Simon Whitfield on a poem for The Canadian Sport Awards. Vanessa has worked with CanStage, Soulpepper, Company Theatre, Crow’s, Starvox, fu-GEN, Howland, and YPT. In her free time, she offers writing workshops for people of all ages. But you’re most likely to catch her shouldering her nephews, or writing a long-winded birthday message for someone she loves. Upcoming: Vanessa appears in The Amityville Curse, and the film Littlemouth, starring Isabelle Fuhrman and Dennis Quaid. She’s also slated to perform her newest solo show, “Tell You A Story” at the end of April with Talk is Free Theatre. Follow Vanessa!
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| 09 Sep 2019 | Ryan Stiles: Love What Your Do, Work For Your Success, And Get A Dog! | 01:23:20 | |
I am elated to be bringing you this conversation with Actor/Improviser Ryan Stiles! Like so many people I was addicted to Whose Line is it Anyway? I was a fan from the very first time, I happened upon it when the Comedy Network aired the UK version of the show with host, Clive Anderson. I was always in awe of Ryan and Colin in particular and how it seemed like they were completely in sync with one another’s energy. They were definitely an early influence on how I learned about connection through acting and learning to trust your scene partner to have your back. I also used to wonder if they were as genuine and friendly as they seemed, and even though I have spent just a little bit of time with them both I am so glad to say that they were both very kind and warm to me. In the episode, Ryan says that he doesn’t like people to know a lot about him and he likes his alone time, however, I think he opens up and imparts some wise words that can help many artists as they find their groove and make their way, no matter what stage of the journey they are on. Grab a cup of coffee settle in and enjoy! *Warning: If you do not like dogs this episode may not be for you… #sorrynotsorry In this episode:
A little about Ryan : Ryan Stiles puts his hilarious improvisational skills to the test each week on the critically-acclaimed CW comedy series “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Colin Mochrie and Wayne Brady co-star on the series, which is hosted by Aisha Tyler. Stiles has starred in all three incarnations of “Whose Line.” First in the British version from 1989 to 1998; second in the American version hosted by Drew Carey from 1998 to 2006; as well as in the current version. He executive produced both American versions. Stiles began his comedy career as a teenager, performing stand-up routines at small comedy clubs near his home in Vancouver, British Columbia. At age 17, he dropped out of high school to pursue stand-up comedy full-time. He began honing his celebrated improv skills in 1986 with Canada’s highly- acclaimed Second City comedy ensemble. In 1990, he began a successful, four- year run with the Second City troupe in Los Angeles. In addition to his “Whose Line” series, Stiles also portrayed Lewis, the luckless janitor, on the hit sit-com “The Drew Carey Show” and recurred for several seasons as Dr. Herb Melnick on the popular series “Two and a Half Men.” His film work includes the spoof features “Hot Shots” and “Hot Shots, Part Deux” and the Academy Award-nominated short film “Rainbow War.” And he recently produced a feature-length documentary called “Out of Nothing,” about four men competing to break the motorcycle land-speed record on the salt flats of Bonneville. And you can likely catch Stiles in your home town with his ongoing national improv tour “Whose Live Anyway?” starring Stiles and fellow “Whose Line” veterans Greg Proops and Jeff Davis, along with Joel Murray (“Mad Men”). According to Stiles, when he’s not at work, he spends his time thinking about work. Connect with Ryan! Twitter: | |||
| 03 Feb 2020 | Ugh! I Hate Promoting Myself | 00:10:49 | |
Do you hate promoting yourself and you work as an artist? I get it. I used to have all sorts of “head junk” around self-promotion. I used to have all of the thoughts “I don't want to bother anyone”, “no one is going to come anyway”, These thoughts I used to your think. It was really just to keep me playing small so I didn't have to level up. Then I actually worked in sales and got to see how it actually works and it totally changed everything! If you get weird about getting yourself out there! Today's episode is for you! Let's get you going and unstuck! Connect with Chelsea! | |||
| 16 Mar 2020 | Ben Kunder: How To Find Your Unique Songwriting Voice | 01:08:17 | |
Have you figured out your own voice? That unique sound and message that only you have? If so, you are not alone!! So many artists struggle to find the courage and confidence to trust the uniqueness they bring to their craft and that it is enough. Myself included! Joining our conversation on Cue to Cue this week is Singer/Songwriter Ben Kunder. He will take us on a journey on how he found his authentic voice and trust that the ideas in his head are enough. He will also share the challenges he faced when touring and eventually discovered how to create from a place of joy and inspiration. In this episode:
A little about Ben: With the forthcoming 2020 release of his beautiful third album, Searching For the Stranger, Ben Kunder expands his ability to soundtrack both the ordinary and the extraordinary in luminous detail. Major tours behind 2018’s acclaimed Better Human and 2015’s Golden — buoyed by marquee guests like Carleigh Aikins, Oh Susanna, Jim Guthrie, Wintersleep’s Loel Campbell and Arkells Anthony Carone and Tim Oxford — consolidated his worldwide fan base while establishing the Toronto singer/songwriter as a consistently electrifying performer. Kunder crafts intricate Indie-Folk that's hugely accessible, relatable, and almost ridiculously melodic. Follow Ben! Instagram: @benkundermusic Facebook: @benkundermusic Twitter:@benkundermusic Share this episode >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/169 | |||
| 13 Jul 2020 | You. Are. Canceled. | 00:06:24 | |
I am not certain of many things these days but there is one thing that has become very clear to me. That the pervasive cancel culture that has become prevalent in our culture is a threat to art. If we are not careful it will prevent us ( society) as a whole from exploring meaningful ideas and impede the making of art. I believe canceling people is dangerous. In today's episode, I am exploring the ramifications of cancel culture and the effects it has on the creative process, artist, and our art! Spicy episode! enjoy!
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| 01 May 2023 | How To Stay In Alignment With Your Creative Goals When Life Life Throws You Curve Balls | 00:17:07 | |
Today we are going for a solo round! Woot! Woot! I was going to do an episode about my takeaways from a recent event I went to to hear the winderful Elizabeth Gilbert speak but that'll have to wait as life has thrown me a spicy curve ball this week and I had to share! Listen and find out how I have pivoted to stay in alignment with my creative goals and vision. Sometimes when life gives you lemons.. you need to switch to limes ;) PIVOOOOOOT! #Rossforever Don't Wait To Create! Follow Cue To Cue! | |||
| 31 May 2021 | Paul Soles : “Talk About Good Luck?! You Betcha!” | 01:11:47 | |
Today, in honour of the late Paul Soles, I re-release this conversation I had with him 3 years ago just on the heels of him winning best actor for his role in My 90-Year-Old Roommate. Paul is a Canadian Treasure and I feel so lucky to have sat a spoken with him for as long as I did collecting gems of wisdom. A true class act. Sitting down with Actor/ T.V. Personality/ Voice- Over Artist, Paul Soles, was a real treat for me. Paul was full of such life and good humour that it made for an easy discussion about the ups and downs and ins and outs of perusing a career as a performance artist. Aside from having an incredibly diverse and robust career, Paul witnessed the progression and development of both theatre and television from the beginning in Canada which allowed him to have a far broader scope and understanding of how the entertainment industry works and to have fascinating insights and stories on being a Canadian born artist that worked at home and internationally. One of the things that struck me about Paul was the immense of gratitude he has for the work he does. Paul is 86 and still working. Just a few weeks ago Paul won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor in a Digital Program or Series for his work in the hit CBC Comedy My 90- Year-Old Roommate. Paul seems to speak with the same level of enthusiasm as someone who is starting out on their journey as an artist and that truly left a mark on me. Many times through the interview he proclaimed how lucky he has been to have been given the opportunities to work and how blessed he has been to work with the calibre of actors over the course of his career. In his words, “more luck than good management”. I am sure talent had a little something to do with it. In this episode, we discuss how he got his start as a voice-over artist and actor, what is one tip he has received throughout his career that has stuck with him and proved to be useful, what his most memorable moment has been of his career and what he believes draw performers to want to perform in the first place and so much more! A little about Paul : Soles is widely known as the voice of Hermey the misfit elf in Rankin/Bass' Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from 1964. He also voiced Marvel superhero Spider-Man in the original animated television series also from the 1960s, and he played "The Lawbreaker" on the CBC panel quiz show This Is the Law in the 1970s, and played Costas Stavros on the Canadian soap opera Riverdale. In 2001, Soles took over the role of Shylock the Jew in the Stratford Festival of Canada production of The Merchant of Venice after Al Waxman, who was originally scheduled to play the part, died.[3] Soles played Stanley the pizza shop owner in The Incredible Hulk (2008), and his other film appearances have included roles in Ticket to Heaven (1981), Just the Way You Are (1984) and The Gunrunner (1989) opposite Kevin Costner. He also played Danny, the Montreal Customs House janitor in the 2001 crime thriller The Score. Soles won a 2006 Gemini Award for his role in the television series Terminal City,[4] and a 2017 Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Digital Production for My 90-Year-Old Roommate.[5] | |||
| 21 Oct 2019 | Elec Simon: Turn Your Challenges Into Your Artisitc Purpose | 01:00:29 | |
Percussionist/Motivational Speaker/Emcee Elec Simon is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue! Prepared to be blown away with Elec’s love of life and his passion for serving others as with his art! If you are challenged by finding your place as an artist and where you can make a difference! Buckle up! Elec is bringing the inspiration today!
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A little about Elec: Bio: In 2002, Elec took his love for music to New York City. There, on the streets and subway platforms, he began to find the rhythm that would define his life. He would busk alongside many of the great street performers of our generation such as Larry Wright and William B. Johnson. Those moments created a pathway to his future– a role in the hit off-Broadway show STOMP. Elec spent over a decade with STOMP. Touring across the country, experiencing life as a performer in one of the world’s best-received shows. But even that experience wasn’t enough to fuel his fire for music. After his time with STOMP, Elec decided to return to his home in Canton, Ohio where he felt the need to give back to his community. Dear to his heart was the subject of anti- bullying. As a child, Elec had lost his best friend to bullying. He realized he could use his music as a platform to create change. He began performing in schools where his mix of “street smarts” and stage experience allowed him to connect with the children, teachers and staff in front of him. He doesn’t just stand there and lecture them – he puts the music directly into their hands. Every Elec Simon assembly includes a full band, a huge line of buckets for the kids to play along, and Elec’s positive, high-energy message about respect, love and believing in yourself. If Elec looks familiar to you, that’s for good reason. Not only has he been found on stage with STOMP and major news outlets who cover his message, he can also be seen performing with the Cleveland Cavalier’s Q-Stix. The Q-Stix were chosen to perform during the NBA 2016 and 2018 All-Star weekends. In 2017, Elec went on to win the BMe Genius award with one of the most prestigious organizations called, “BMe.” BMe is a nationally recognized award-winning network of community-builders known for defining people by their positive contributions to society. Additionally, in 2018, Elec was invited back to Washington, D.C. where he sat on the panel at the capitol building and addressed future BMe members. Elec was also featured on the front cover of “Akron Life Magazine December 2018” issue as well as a full interview. Elec Simon has made it his life’s mission to spread his positive message through music. It’s a rhythm-based off nature’s oldest drum; the heartbeat, and it’s from the heart that his message captivates his audience.
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| 25 Nov 2019 | Songs For A New World To Benefit The Canadian Women's Foundation! | 00:29:51 | |
Today I sit down with Andrea Ginraj, the Vice President of the Canadian Women's Foundation! If you have been following along with Cue To Cue you would know that I have been co-producing/directing and also performing in Songs For A New World with Matt Lucas at We Are Here productions! Well, It's here! This wee is the week! Nov 27, 28, 29th at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre in Toronto at 8pm! Ticket >>> http://buddiesinbadtimes.com/event/songs-for-a-new-world-benefiting-the-canadian-womens-foundation/ ALL of the money raised will be going to this amazing organization and cause! I sat down with Andrea to illuminate what exactly the organization does with their money and the kind of impact they have made to see effective real changes in society This is a very special interview. Take the time to listen and get educated. And come have fun and see the show while supporting this amazing cause!
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| 30 May 2022 | Podcast Update: Good News! | 00:13:30 | |
Hey guys! Good news! I am back from a bit of a hiatus! Today I will be sharing with you where I have been, why I took a step back for a bit, and what you can expect going forward and new additions to the team! We will be starting with our first brand new episode Monday, June 6th! I can’’t wait for you to hear it! Mark it in your calendars! It’s great to be back! Chelsea xoxo
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| 16 Jan 2023 | Troy Sexton: How To Get In Sync With The Rhythm Of Your Artist | 00:49:15 | |
What does your creative process look like? Do you listen to certain genres of music to get your creative juices running? D you collaborate with other artists to help you drill drown on what you want to achieve with your art? Joining us this week is Performer/Drummer, Troy Sexton, who will share his own journey in fine tuning his creative process. He inspires us to be authentic and persevere despite the different roadblocks that we may face as artists. He also reiterates that we need people that we trust to mentor and help us become better artists. The great thing about art is that it's malleable, you don't have to figure everything today! Enjoy the process and you do you! Share this episode >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/227 In this episode:
A little about Troy: Troy is a Canadian drummer and international entertainer, workshop teacher, speaker and performer. Follow Troy!
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| 31 Jan 2022 | Michelle Titian: A Journey of Surrendering To Addiction, Healing, And Making Beautiful Music | 00:58:54 | |
This week, Singer/Songwriter Michelle Titian, shares how her insecurities as an artist, depression and personal challenges that lead her to spiral deeper into addiction. She is sharing how she lost the power of choice over her drinking and how she found surrender, healing, and a pathway to helping others. On her journey towards recovery and the search for doing something more for her community, she has become an advocate for mental health and addiction by creating the Drive Foundation and Facebook Group Women in Recovery, that has over 5 thousand members world wide. Holding consistent meetings, the Women In Recovery group is a" no-bulls**t " space for women who have struggled or are currently struggling with addiction, trauma, loss or abuse. It's a safe and private/closed page which gives 100% real love, support & truth. Michelle reminds us today that there a light that shines in each and every one of us, and when you share with vulnerability you can help others recognize theirs too. In this episode:
A little about Michelle: A natural talent with a powerful story, Michelle Titian is a world-class Canadian singer-songwriter who brings raw emotion and real substance to a yearning music industry. With poignant lyrics and emotive performances, Michelle’s upcoming recordings are a true testament to the strength that can manifest through vulnerability and the beautiful connections that can be built through an honest soul. Working with Canadian producer Les Cooper (Jill Barber, The Good Lovlies) Michelle’s intrinsic songwriting allows her to effortlessly arrange melodies and harmonies that tap into human emotions and share artful lyrics that speak to the human soul. Her songs are an open and unashamed exposure of her battle with addiction and depression, her journey to recovery and the love she feels for her life now. By founding The Drive Foundation, a charitable foundation to inspire hope and ignite dreams for those who are afflicted by mental health and addiction. Through life experience, incredible courage and raw talent, Michelle challenges the listener to believe in the person behind all the adversity and to tune into a world of fresh vocals and inspiring sounds. Creating from a place of self-awareness and pure consciousness, Michelle’s singer-songwriter status is deeply rooted in peace and authenticity, inspiring her audience to let go and simply be in the moment with themselves and with her music. Follow Michelle! Instagram: @michelletitian | |||
| 27 Dec 2021 | Ted Sutton: How To Master The Art Of Video Game Voice- Over | 01:21:43 | |
Are you planning on joining the creative world of voice-over artists? Even if you have already ventured into the craft of becoming a voice- over artist, we are honing in on a very specific area of voice-over artistry. Have you ever been curious as to how to become involved in creating iconic video game characters? You’re in for a treat this week, as Voice Director/ Casting Director / Audio Producer Ted Sutton joins the Cue to Cue conversation, to shares tips on how to master the art of video game voice-over. Ted educates us about the video game world and gives us a look into the heightened world of video voice overs, illuminating that each voice-over artists need to match that environment with their voices. In addition to this, you should also be willing to make effort sounds that you’ve never made before. How does picking up a glass sound like? What does Kung Fu sounds like? Let your imagination guide you! “Play! Make strange sounds and roll with it!” In this episode:
A little about Ted: Ted started working in audio production at just 16, as a high school co-op student at Pirate Radio & Television. He made himself indispensable and grew up with the company as it grew and had a variety of roles over the years including assistant engineer, production co-ordinator and stock music consultant. At twenty-one, Pirate made him the Casting Director of their Voice Casting Department, the busiest one in Canada at the time. He left to literally build his own recording studio and his own audio production company, Song & Patter, and spent 10 years there, where he won a number of awards and further honed his directorial skills. After two years as the Casting Director at Vapor Music running commercial and animation auditions, he moved to KH Casting and Voice Direction where he started directing final voice recording sessions for video games. His credits include Immortals Fenyx Rising, Far Cry 6, Watch Dogs: Legion, Hyper Scape and Star Link: Battle For Atlas. He is also an accomplished performer, having voiced hundreds of radio and television commercials as an ACTRA member and getting laughs in the comedy troupes The Somethingorothers and Deadpan Powerpoint Presents. Follow Ted! Twitter: @tedeeeee77 Share this episode! >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/203 Follow Cue To Cue | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | You. Are. Cancelled. | 00:06:21 | |
I released this episode over a year ago. After watching Chris Rock's comedy special made me want to re release this epsisode. I went back and listened to it and I still feel the same way. I am not certain of many things these days but there is one thing that has become very clear to me. That the pervasive cancel culture that has become prevalent in our culture is a threat to art. If we are not careful it will prevent us ( society) as a whole from exploring meaningful ideas and impede the making of art. I believe canceling people is dangerous. In today’s episode, I am exploring the ramifications of cancel culture and the effects it has on the creative process, artist, and our art! Spicy episode! enjoy! | |||
| 22 May 2023 | Griffin Hewitt: How To Create With Freedom | 00:54:33 | |
What are your hesitations or thoughts that hinder you from sharing your ideas as an artist? Are you struggling with how much you should share or who to share it to? You are not alone. In this week's episode, Actor/Playwright/Director, Griffin Hewitt will share his current challenges on discerning which content to sit with or put out. He reminds us that we don't have to figure it out on our own and we don't always need to be the voice in the project for our ideas to live. We can leverage the skills and energy from other artists to help put our ideas into fruition. You don't need to be everything to create art. In this episode:
BIO: Griffin Hewitt is a theatre creator originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, now based in Toronto. After graduating Sheridan College’s music theatre performance program, he went on to originate roles in new Canadian musicals, sing Sondheim in abandon buildings and northern forests, and dress up like a goat to sing Greek poems to pop tracks. As a writer and director Griffin’s work focuses on the intersections between mythic storytelling, popular culture and new media, and queer, working class stories. He is deeply interested in building a deeper connection to the shared space between audience and performer, creating theatrical experiences that connect, challenge, and engage everyone in the act of theatre. Follow Griffin! | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | Live From The AACE Conference 2023: The Art Of Podcasting! | 01:41:02 | |
Today I am relasinng a podcast workshop I gave with the wonderful Janet McMordie of Second Act Actors Podcast live from the Association Of Actinf Educators and Coaches Conference. If you have ever been curious about startgin your own podcast or wondered what goes on behind the scenes today's episode is sure to get your creative juices flowing. Enjoy!! Connect with Cue To Cue: | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | David Silverberg: How To Use The Power Of Poetry And Story Telling To Explore Yourself And The World Around You | 00:52:01 | |
Do you consider yourself a writer? I mean… we can all write. Right? Right! I think… do I have even anything to say? What if what i write sucks? Does this sounds like you? I can certainly relate! This is why I was so incredibly excited to sit down and speak with Poet/Theatre Performer/Writing Coach, David Silverberg, to gain some knowledge and insight into not only his wirting process but how those who are intersted in getting started on their writing journey can do so with as little negaitivity and open mind as possible! David reminds us that writing isn’t supposed to be “easy”. So, maybe we should stop wating for it to become easy and just start. A little about David: David Silverberg is a published poet, spoken word performer, theatre artist and writing coach. He is the former artistic director of Toronto Poetry Slam, a competitive poetry series that takes place at The Drake Hotel, and is the author of two poetry collections. His first solo show Jewnique debuted in 2018 and his second solo show debuted in March. Before & After is a tender and powerful story about his father’s having OCD, a mental condition that is poorly portrayed in media. He has performed his poetry and theatre work across Canada and in New York, Paris and London in the UK. In 2021, he launched a coaching business for creative and non-fiction writers as well as a monthly newsletter Become a Better Writer. Follow David:
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| 13 Sep 2021 | Design And Live Your Most Creative Life! No Permission Needed! | 00:16:18 | |
Today, on Cue To Cue, we are talking about permission and the role it plays in our creative journey. When we are younger, permission is a very necessary function to keep us safe, help us respect people's boundaries, and keeping us all "rowing in the same direction". Asking your teacher to go to the washroom. Asking your parents if you can go to your friend's house etc... In adulthood, along my creative journey, turns out asking and waiting for permission doesn't look the same as it did when I was a child. It shows up in subtler ways. It shows up in rational hesitation, justification, fear of trying new things, to name a few. Looking/waiting for permission can completely derail the creative vision for my life and my confidence to pursue it. SHARE THIS EPISODE: https://thisischelseajohnson.com/199/
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| 20 Jan 2020 | Bruce Dow: How To Overcome The Desire To Seek Validation Through Your Craft | 00:47:20 | |
This week Actor/Director/Theatre Educator is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue! Bruce reminds us that there are things we can't control and we need to focus on the things that we can. He will share the importance of Pleasure, Prestige and Pay in how he controls his life as an artist. How do you deal with change? Learn to let go and accept change! Life gets messy, and it's ok. Maybe this is just your path of becoming what you're supposed to be. This is a must-listen episode! Born in Seattle, raised in Vancouver, Bruce is best known as an actor who has appeared on stages from coast-to-coast across North America. His stage career has spanned over 30 years and includes 5 featured roles on Broadway; 12 seasons in leading roles at the Stratford Festival; 2 Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Best Actor & Best Actor Musical) for his work with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre - the world’s oldest and largest LGBTQ+ theatre; a Toronto Theatre Critic’s Award; a Helen Hayes Award nomination (Washington, D.C.) and 2 Helen Hayes Award ensemble/production wins. His career on the small screen includes voicing roles on hit animated series such as Total Drama Island, The Busy World of Richard Scary, Hotel Transylvania, and the up-coming Powerbirds for the new NBC/Universal Kids Network. He has appeared (as a live person) on multiple episodes of The Rick Mercer Report”, The Strain, Anne with an E, and Murdoch Mysteries. A graduate of the University of British Columbia with both a BFA in Acting, and an MFA in Directing, minor in Theatre History, Bruce has made a point of teaching at colleges and universities near every theatre at which he has performed, including UCSD, The Academy for Classical Acting at George Washington University, the University of Calgary, the University of Alaska at Anchorage, among others. He has taught at The National Theatre School, The University of Western Ontario, Centennial College, and The Randolph College for the Performing Arts. He is the Director of the Academy for Young Actor Training with The Festival Players of Prince Edward County (Artistic Director, Graham Abbey.) Bruce is a produced composer/lyricist/librettist of musicals: B!TCH ISLAND, the musical! just swept the Hamilton Fringe Festival Awards, winning Best of Fringe, Critics Choice, Audience Choice, and Best of Venue. Hard Hats, The Musical! was produced at Lunchboxtheatre, Calgary, and The Lighthouse Theatre Festival, while Wilde Tales was workshopped the Shaw and Stratford Festivals and then given a full production in Pittsburgh at the Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre Company. Bruce, at present, has 3 new works in development with major theatres across North America. A member of The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, he is a major proponent of cabaret performance in Canada. His work as a solo artist can be heard on his two recordings of cabaret music: Keepin’ Out of Mischief, Lucky to Be Me, and a newly released compilation album The Best of Bruce Dow - available on iTunes. Follow Bruce! T: @DowBruce I: @dowBruce | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Lunar Bloom On Songwriting, Creative Process, And Healing Through Art | 00:58:55 | |
What are your challenges in songwriting? Do you fear that whatever you want say through your music isn’t going be relatable profound or good? Are you worried that people wouldn’t want to listen to your songs? You are not alone ! This week, the Lunar Bloom Band, a Female Folk Trio, are sharing how being in a band helped them address these creative bloclks in their songwriting career. We tend to minimize to keep our selves safe from feeling vulnerable but then we limit the size of the art we can make. Lunar Bloom is opening up about how even though they can find it scary to go to those places, it is what helps them create meaning and ultimately makes them more passionate about their music and each other. Share This Episode! www.thisischelseajohnson.com/216 In this episode:
A little about the Lunar Bloom Band: Lunar Bloom is a Toronto based trio rooted in folk tradition comprised of Brittany Rae Robinson, Kelly McNamee & Jocelyn Regina. Their original songs features complex vocal harmonies and intimate storytelling in the dream folk genre. Shows are full of playful banter and dreamy love songs, balanced with feminist anthems and calls to action. They embrace harmonic tension, and rhythms that challenge expectations, creating the story of each song through musical devices as well as poetic lyrics. In 2020, their self-titled EP was nominated in the Folk/Roots Category for an Independent Music Award. Their single Sweater from the same EP made it to the Top 100 in CBCs Searchlight 2020 and single Monster has been featured on CBC’s “Fresh Air”. They have completed two Southern Ontarian tours, written over 30 songs and showcased at Folk Music Ontario. With the generous support of Canada Council for the Arts and crowdfunding, Lunar Bloom released their first full length album Running Deep on June 4th, 2022. Follow Lunar Bloom! | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | International Women's Day! | 00:37:25 | |
In celebration of International Women's Day this month we are sharing a selection of some of the winderful women that have graced Cue To Cue with their wisdom, strength, vulnerability, and creativity! Be prepared to to get your cup filled and be inspired by these souful artists! In order of appearance: Heather Christine- Vocalist/Recording Artist/Educator Julia Juhas- Performing Artist/ Embodied Mindful Movement Coach Pastel Supernova- Choreographer/Burlesque Performer Lucy Russell- Actor/Coach/Creative Kaylee Harwood- Performer/Director/Educator Alana Bridgewater- Singer/Actor Lunar Bloom ( band )- Female Folk Trio Follow Cue To Cue! | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Your Gold Lies in Your Process | 00:09:43 | |
We are going for a solo round !
Today we are looking deeper into what it means to having a creative process. How would you describe process and the place it has in your creative expression?
What does the phrase creative process conjure up for you?
Let’s talk about it! Today, I am sharing one the key factors that has transformed the relationship I have with creative process and changed the way approach the way I create and explore in general. Share this episode! www.thisischelseajohnson.com/208 Follow Cue Tp Cue!
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| 08 May 2023 | Jennifer Wigmore: AACE Conference And The Art Of Coaching | 01:10:21 | |
Are you an acting coach but can’t find a community to guide you? Are you an acting educator who wants to update your teaching skills and knowledge? In this week’s episode, Actor/Painter/Teacher/Activist, Jennifer Wigmore would take us on a journey on how AACE was established to create a community amongst acting coaches and educators in Canada. AACE members share best practices and create standards for performers and workers in the entertainment industry. Together we can make acting training safer and more empowering for everyone! In this episode:
A little about Jennifer: Jennifer is a multidisciplinary artist in acting, writing, and visual art, and has worked for over twenty years as a professional artist. She has performed in theatre’s across Canada including The Arts Club, Citadel Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, Theatre Center, Canadian Stage Company and the Stratford Festival. Jennifer has also appeared in numerous television series and films including; Dream Scenario, Christmas as the Drive In, The Winter Palace, Y: The Last Man, Malory Towers, Adult Adoption, Happy Place, Designated Survivor, Anne with an E, Impulse, Killjoys, Suits, Kart Racer, Little Men, and I Was a Sixth Grade Alien. She has just been cast as Chief April Anderson in the highly anticipated series Cross, based on James Pattersons novels, starring Aldis Hodge. She also narrated Todd Babiak’s novel, The Spirits Up. She completed her BFA and MFA at OCAD University and continues to work as an acting coach and educator as well as a painting instructor. In addition to being a core member of the activist group Got Your Back, Jennifer is also a coordinator and steering committee member for AACE – The Association of Acting Coaches and Educators. Jennifer is also currently writing her first play called Measure Follow Jennifer!
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| 12 Apr 2021 | Clare Blackwood: Creating A Late Night Talk Show And Everything That Comes With it! | 00:52:21 | |
Are you planning on creating a show or learning something new? Are you afraid to bother people and ask for help? Don’t! Be a bother and reach out! It’s normal not to know everything. Actor/Writer/Comedian Clare Blackwood from the hit Late Night in Canada show is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue this week to remind us that it’s ok not to know things and not always get things right. You can tap your artistic community and seek for their guidance and feedback. Whatever you’re feeling, don’t let it stop you from trying, reaching out and developing yourself while waiting for that opening. Life is like a double dutch game, it’s all about timing, finding your opening and keeping the momentum! You just need to have the stamina and endurance for it. In this episode:
A little about Clare: Clare Blackwood is an award-winning Toronto-based actor, writer, and comedian, an alumna of the Second City Sketch Conservatory, a Second City Tim Sim’s Encouragement Award nominee, and the creator, writer, and host of Late Night in Canada, a new weekly political late-night show on YouTube. She is a contributing writer for The Beaverton and has also been published on CBC Comedy, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and more. Share this episode! >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/193 Follow Clare!
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| 27 Apr 2020 | Are You Ready For A Breakthrough? | 00:08:41 | |
What is keeping you from moving forward? Taking the Next step (other than being in the middle of a global pandemic... haha)? I had a conversation with a mentor of mine this week. I often call him to bounce ideas off of him and talk coaching philosophies and techniques. He said something that really struck a chord with me. About what holds people back and keeps them at the same level and place in their development. I am sharing this nugget of wisdom with you today, and how you can apply it to help move forward toward the life you want as an artist! Connect with Chelsea! | |||
| 23 Sep 2019 | Jennifer Walls: Learning to Love Your Body, Honing Your Audition, And How To Pursue A New Skillset | 01:13:02 | |
Performer/Producer/Director, Jennifer Walls is coming on for round two of Cue To Cue! we wasted no time digging and getting real about matters of the heart in Jeni’s personal and professional life. Jeni’s right in the middle of directing Hart House’s production of Rocky Horror Picture Show and is opening up about her creative process and everything that comes with it!!
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A Little About Jeni Jennifer Walls is a Toronto based performer, voice actor, performance coach, producer and has recently added director to the list. As a performer, she is a graduate of Sheridan Institute’s prestigous Musical Theatre Performance Program. She has performed across North America and the UK and has been blessed to share the stage with some of her theatre heroes including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ben Vereen, Rebecca Cain, and Colm Wilkenson. She has enjoyed seasons with The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, Drayton Entertainment and Hart House Theatre, but is best known for her self-produced work and has received acclaim for per portrayal of Liza Minnelli in Liza Live! As well as for her autobiographical rock cabaret Jagged Little Me, based on the iconic Alanis Morissette album Jagged Little Pill. She has been featured in the Globe and Mail and has had the good fortune of gracing the cover of NOW Magazine for her work with the Toronto Fringe Festival.
As a voice actor, she is the current voice of both the Family and Family Jr. networks as well as recurring characters on PBS’ Peg + Cat and Amazon’s Creative Galaxy among numerous animated series and commercials. If you’ve hears the words “Garner Sleek and Shine, you’ve heard her! Jennifer has worked as a producer with a number of critically acclaimed solo shows for various Fringe and theatre festivals, Most notably Rebecca Perry’s Redheaded Coffee Shop series, Adam Proulx’s Baker’s Dozen: 12 Angry Puppets, She is a curator with the 120 Diner’s Sunday Cabaret Series the producer and host of Toronto’s premier Musical Theatre Open Stage Singular Sensation, providing a fun gathering for performers of all kinds in a safe, supportive atmosphere. She has also collaborated as a producer with Random Hero Productions, Toronto Pride, The Musical Stage Company, The Second City and The Toronto Fringe Festival. When not working on stage, in the booth or behind the scenes, she is a performance coach with Lawson Vocal Studios with a focus on musical theatre and pop vocal and stage performance, voice-over and audition preparation. Last year, Jennifer made her directorial debut at Hart House Theatre directing the Heathers the Musical. She also directed Mandy Goohandy’s Just Call Me Lady for Toronto Pride and has returned to Hart House Theatre to direct The Rocky Horror Show starring Chris Tsujiuchi, opening on September 27th. Get Tickets www.harthousetheatre.ca
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| 29 Apr 2024 | Colin Mochrie On Creativity, Curiosity and Hypnosis! Oh My! | 00:49:00 | |
Do you know what happens to the brain when we improvise? How does it differ from our brain activity during hypnosis? In this episode, Actor/Improvisor, Colin Mochrie will share his eye-opening experience when he collaborated with Dr. Charles Limb to unravel how the brain works during improv. Colin found himself improvising inside an MRI scanner for 1.5 hours, and the findings revealed a decrease in activity in the brain region responsible for self-criticism, coupled with an increase in creativity. Colin also shared that this is also the same thing that happens during hypnosis, part of the brain stops producing self-doubt and worry. Empower your mind to silence self-doubt, let your brain ignite the fire of possibility and propel you towards your greatest achievements.
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A little about Colin: ‘Colin Mochrie is an alumnus of Toronto’s famous Second City comedy troupe. After nine years as a regular on the British improvisation series ”Whose Line Is It Anyway?’‘, he became a regular on the American version hosted by Drew Carey, which ran six years and is now being rebooted by the CW network. Colin was a cast member of CBC’s ”This Hour Has 22 Minutes’‘ 2001- 2003. With his wife, Debra McGrath, he produced, wrote and starred in the CBC show ”Getting Along Famously” Currently, he is part of a very successful tour with “Whose Line” cast mate Brad Sherwood, performing a live improv show across North America. Follow Colin!
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| 28 Oct 2019 | Sharron Matthews: How To Become a Powerful Storyteller In Your Work And Life | 01:15:49 | |
Get ready! Actor/Writer/Producer, Sharron MatthewsJoins the conversation on Cue To Cue! Sharron takes us on a journey today of expanding what we perceive as possible for ourselves as artist, learning to speak your truth and have constructive conversations, and to use transitions in life as a tool to grow as an artist! Grab your favorite bevy and listen up for this one! Share this episode>>> https://www.thisischelseajohnson.com/155/ In this episode:
A little about Sharron: Sharron Matthews is one of the stars of CBC’s new hit period detective drama “Frankie Drake Mysteries” playing “Flo Chakowitz, the morgue attendant,” a role for which The Globe and Mail’s John Doyle proclaimed her “comedy heaven.” and for which she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. Frankie Drake Mysteries is in it’s third season, is now airing in countries around the world! Best known for her portrayal of “Joan The Secretary” in Tina Fey’s iconic Mean Girls, Sharron Matthews is an excitingly diverse, award-winning Canadian artist, actress, singer, comedienne, writer and producer. Sharron is known internationally as the “Canadian Goddess of Cabaret.” Named “Best Cabaret Performer” by both Now Magazine and Broadway World, her award-winning solo cabaret work has taken her across Canada and around the world, selling out her shows at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest arts festival, three years in a row and winning Best of the Fest! (besting 3,000 other productions for the honour). Sharron has played international festivals as far away as South Africa and headlined the legendary cabaret rooms 54 Below and Joe’s Pub in New York. In 2017, she premiered at Just For Laughs in Montreal and, one week later, packed Toronto’s High Park Amphitheatre for one night only with her acclaimed show Girl Crush. In 2018, her hit Cabaret for Kids was nominated for 3 Dora Mavor Moore awards.
Sharron has worked on stage and screen with artists like John Travolta, Andrea Martin, and Colm Wilkinson; sang back-up on Jann Arden’s award-winning Christmas album; toured all across Canada on a double bill with Canadian comedy icon Mary Walsh; and collaborated with Gavin Crawford on CBC’s Because News sell-out World Pride show. For two seasons, Sharron was one of the stars of Global’s hit TV show “Canada Sings,” a project for which she was named “Queen of the Mash Ups” by the Toronto Star. In addition to Mean Girls, Sharron was also featured in the films Cinderella Man, Take the Lead, Hairspray and “The Music Man” TV movie for Disney. She had a guest role in last season’s finale episode of NBC’s newest hit “Taken,” played “Daphne” for two seasons on “She’s The Mayor,” and is currently “Chef Sylvia” on the multi-Emmy Award-winning children’s TV show “Odd Squad,” In addition, Sharron co-wrote, hosted and consulted on Slice TV’s “Meme gURL.” Upcoming roles include “Officer Cheryl Kellogg” in the feature horror film Buckout Road with Danny Glover. Sharron toured North America in the Broadway musicals Les Miserables and Showboat, directed by Hal Prince. She can heard on the cast recordings for both Showboat and “The Music Man” with Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenowith. Her debut recording, “Party Girl” is available on iTunes. A badass body warrior lauded not only for her musical talents but also for the jubilant celebration of her zaftig form and lush style, Sharron has written essays and articles for publications around the world and is very active on social media.
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| 15 Aug 2022 | Kaylee Harwood: How To Pursue New Passions When You Don't Know Where To Start | 01:11:19 | |
Is your creative spirit calling you to pursue a different passion? Are you torn between staying in your comfort zone versus starting a new creative journey? Don’t fret, you’re not alone in this conundrum. This week, Performer/Director/Educator, Kaylee Harwood inspires us to live by design instead of default. She will take us on a journey how her stint as a swing enabled her to see the bigger picture which empowered her to pursue the creative world of directing. In this episode:
A little about Kaylee: Kaylee Harwood (she/her) is a west-coast raised performer, educator and director based in Tkaronto. She’s appeared on Broadway in Jesus Christ Superstar, toured for two years on the 1st & 2nd US National Tours of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and was a featured singer in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes in New York. She’s performed at the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, Musical Stage Company, La Jolla Playhouse, Catalyst, The Citadel, Western Canada Theatre, Arts Club, Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, and the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. On screen, Kaylee has appeared on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Workin’ Moms, Christmas Movie Magic, Luckiest Girl Alive, Mayday, Reign and Good Witch, and performed live on America’s Got Talent, The Tony Awards, The View and Dancing With the Stars. In her directing and teaching, Kaylee leads with a strong commitment to nurturing inclusive storytelling and open-hearted spaces in which to create, mindful of the rigour and courage required of the craft. She’s an Apprentice Director with The Musical Stage Company, having assisted most recently on the world premiere of Dixon Road, and is Director/Assistant Director on several upcoming shows. Kaylee also teaches private singing lessons, coaches auditions, and leads masterclasses for all ages. Follow Kaylee! | |||
| 11 Nov 2019 | Jenni Burke: How To Believe In The Power of your Magic! | 01:00:33 | |
Actor/Songstress/Performer Jenni Burke is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today! Jenni Burke will unravel the strides she is taking to continuously find happiness and share positive things into the world. She will echo the value of redemption, authenticity and believing in your magic as an artist.
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Share this episode >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/157 A little about Jenni: A Toronto native and no stranger to the Film Theater and music scenes. Jenni’s career has taken her all across our beautiful country most recently - Vancouver Island, Winnipeg, Calgary just this year. Up Coming: Da Kink in My Hair(Arts Club); Sleeping Beauty (Drayton)New Canadian Curling Club in Kamloops BC. National Art Center, The Grand Theater, The Globe, The Citadel, The Arts Club and Can Stage, Shakespeare in the Park. Recent stage credits include Timothy Findley's The Wars, Bang Bang, King Lear and Twelve Night, Little Shop of Horrors, Funny Girl, Chicago, Funny Girl, Les Miserable, Mary Poppins, Ain't Misbehavin, Drowsy Chaperone, Once on this island ,The Miracle Worker, Toute Comme Elle ,Vagina Monologues,The Miracle Worker. Film and TV credits include; Sensitive Skin, Rookie Blue, Da Kink in my Hair, Blues Brothers 2000, Half Baked, Under Cover Brother, The Music Man, This is Wonderland. Missing. Forbidden fruit and TIFF award-winning film You are Here.
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| 02 Mar 2020 | Have Your Superpowers Become Your Kryptonite? | 00:10:17 | |
I believe we all have superpowers. Not like superheroes where we can shoot lasers out of our eyes. Well, at least I don't. But we all have unique attributes that we have honed, sometimes subconsciously, through our experiences here on earth. But if we are not careful we the very thing that makes us powerful used to the extreme can also be the very thing that takes us down. I am learning this lesson in a BIG way and this week I am sharing how I I got taken down by the very thing I pride myself on and how I am learning to harness this power and learning to use it as something I call upon when I need it and not to use it as my default setting. Connect with Cue To Cue!
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| 26 Apr 2021 | Help! I Can't Feel My Gratitude! | 00:13:56 | |
Today we are talking about the BIG G! Gratitude! Why it's so important. How as an artist a gratitude practice can help in your life and work! I am sharing my experience of how I did what all the books told me to do and failed miserably at developing a gratitude practice of my own for an entire year. How I turned that self-induced miserable experience into a breakthrough to having one of the most joyous gratitude practices! Enjoy!
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| 22 Aug 2022 | Jake Epstein: How To Make Art By Embracing The Lessons Of Your Artistic Journey | 01:02:24 | |
Is doubt stopping you from starting a new project? Are you worried about the possible consequences to your career? Don’t ignore it! Doubt is normal; you can invite it as part of your creative process instead of wrestling with it. This week, Actor/Singer/Writer Jake Epstein, share the discoveries has made along journey in relationship to doubt, fear, and anxiety. He has learned that welcoming fear in life can be helpful and humanizing if we accept it; instead of pretending to be confident and okay all the time. Confidence is not the absence of doubt; it’s loving yourself in the face of doubt. SHARE THIS EPISODE>>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/220 In this episode:
A little about Jake: Jake Epstein is a well-known Canadian actor with over 40 film and TV credits to his name. He is best known for playing Craig in Degrassi: The Next Generation, a role that won him a Gemini Award. He is also widely recognized for playing Chuck in Designated Survivor, Brian Altman in Suits, and most recently, Alphonso in The Umbrella Academy. After graduating from The National Theatre School of Canada, he spent 5 years in New York starring on Broadway in the Tony-nominated hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as well as Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. He also starred in the Off-Broadway play Straight, as well as the US National Tours of the Broadway hit shows Spring Awakening and Green Day’s American Idiot. Jake recently finished a 6 week run of his acclaimed solo show, Boy Falls From The Sky, at the legendary Royal Alexander Theatre in Toronto. Follow Jake! | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | How To Bounce Back From A Bad Audition | 00:17:45 | |
Have you ever had an audition experience that made you cringe? Recalling it makes yours shudder? We have all been there. How do we not allow these audition experiences to create a sabotaging narrative and start to define our success or failure as artists? Today, I am sharing one of my WORST audition experiences and how it affected my confidence as a performer and the transformational moment that allowed me to reframe my life as an artist and bounce back from less than desirable experiences in my career. You are guaranteed to have bad auditions in your career but you do not have to let them define your worth as an artist! Hopefully, in sharing my experience it will empower to walk in your power and take ownership of your auditions. | |||
| 27 Jan 2020 | Matthew Bradley: Canada Loves Australia: An Evening To Help Our Neighbours Down Under | 00:54:14 | |
Have you are ever thought that you are not doing enough to address social issues? That simply "clicking to donate" was no longer going to cut it? This week Singer/Actor/Host, Matthew Bradley, is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue! Matthew will walk us through on what inspired him to create the fundraiser "Canada Loves Australia: An Evening To Help Our Neighbours Down Under" and the overwhelming response he received for this creative idea to help the Australian Red Cross. In this episode:
A little about Matthew: A Toronto Born Host, Singer, Actor, Writer and first time producer, Matthew has been entertaining people on stage and off for over 10 years. A graduate of Randolph College For The Arts, Matthew has worked all over the world performing in musicals, plays, films and TV. His favourite musical credits include the World Premiere cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Eltons “The Boys in the Photograph” with Mirvish, “Rocky” with Drayton Entertainment and “Rock of Ages” with Stage West Calgary. Matthew also hosts numerous independent wrestling shows across Ontario. He can most regularly be seen on “Junction City Wrestling” on Youtube. Follow Matthew! Facebook: @matthewwilliamscottbradley For Reservations Call! 416- 792- 8725
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| 20 Sep 2021 | Theatre Making Movement: Sarah O’Brecht, Ray Hogg, And Stephanie Graham | 01:06:29 | |
Do you want to explore the creative process behind musicals? Or are you an enthusiast and scared of trying it out yourself? Learning is within your reach! You are invited to attend the Theatre Making Movement to explore how movement can become a powerful storytelling tool. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your creativity and professional development. In this week-long symposium, you will get to work, collaborate, and learn from leading choreographers and composers from around the world!
A little about the Theatre Making Movement: Theatre Making Movement is the brainchild of Director and Dora Award winning Choreographer Stephanie Graham (Fun Home, Grey Gardens, Wild Party- The Musical Stage Company) and performer, writer, and filmmaker Sarah O’Brecht (Charlottetown Festival, Neptune Theatre, Stage West Calgary). The idea was born when the two were discussing the creation of new Canadian musicals over a lunch break while working at the Globe Theatre in Regina, Saskatchewan. They observed that Canadian musicals are not being developed with dance as a part of the conversation. Canada has some of the best choreographers, movement practitioners, and dancers in the industry, yet most of our new musicals do not use this aspect as a storytelling device. Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended. The Conversations and Watch Me Work are presented virtually and are free of charge. The Classes are $22 and in held in person at Metro Movement, 833 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON. To register visit: www. Follow the Theatre Making Movement! | |||
| 11 May 2020 | Rob Preuss: Allow Your Curiosity To Fuel Your Passion | 01:02:40 | |
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Musician/Composer Rob Preuss. Rob has had an incredibly diverse career and believes that part of the reason is due to his sense of curiosity and absolute love for all genres of music. Whether he was talking about his time spent as a keyboard player in the band ‘Spoons’ or Honeymoon Suite or teaching the vocal track to a new member of the cast of Mamma Mia, he seemed to always find something that about the experience that satisfied his passion and also made him want to dig deeper into his love of music. In this episode:
A little about Rob: Rob is a musician/composer. He’s worked professionally in the recorded/live music business since he was 15 years old and has written, recorded, produced, conducted, rehearsed, played, bought, listened, loved, and learned music all of his life. Rob has worked alongside performers, producers, managers, accountants, agents, record company staff for decades. He started playing classical piano at age 5 and joined his first rock band at age 10, and had some top 10 records in Canada with his band ‘Spoons' when he was 16-19 years old. They recorded their first album when he was 15, with Daniel Lanois, at his studio in Hamilton Ontario. With the band he recorded with other producers such as Nile Rodgers, toured and did shows with The Police, Culture Club, Simple Minds to name a few. ‘Spoons’ were on Quality/A&M Records in Canada, and Jordan Harris signed us to A&M US. Rob has also played in a Warner Bros. band called ‘Honeymoon Suite’ who was produced by Ted Templeman and recorded the title song for the first ‘Lethal Weapon' film in '87. Honeymoon Suite went on to Tour the world and did shows with Journey, Status Quo, Starship. Rob has done music for corporate jingles, television/online spots, and many recording sessions for a variety of musical situations. In 1989 he also began working in Musical Theatre, in Toronto, playing many different shows, including Tommy, Miss Saigon, Beauty & the Beast, and Phantom of the Opera. In 2000 Rob had the opportunity to work on Mamma Mia!, in Toronto, as Associate Musical Director, working with Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus from ABBA, along with the whole British creative team, to help create the international production of the show. It's been successful, to say the least! He made his way to NYC in 2001 with the show and was Associate Music Director on Broadway until September 2015. From 2011-13 he was Associate Music Supervisor for ONCE the Musical, off- and on Broadway, and we recorded the Grammy-winning cast album, produced by Steve Epstein. He studied composition in Germany with the composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, in 2007, a few months before he passed away. “I'm always discovering great new music, in every genre, and I'm probably the most open-minded person I know when it comes to music!” Instagram: @robpreuss | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | 2023 Is Here! Now What?! Start Here. | 00:17:04 | |
Happy New year!! 2023 is in full swing! This is not a rah- rah! Pump you up! Hype episode of of Cue To Cue. I do not subscribe to the whole new years resolution thang. I do, however, believe in taking stalk of where you are and connecting to where you would like to aim that arrow of creative vision for your life and figuring out how to get there! If you social feed looks anything like mine right now, it is saturated with people talking about new years resolutions, manifesting, health goals etc etc.. I know it’s well, intentioned but for me, it can be a tad overwhelming. It can actually paralyses me. It’s like AHHHHHH!! Everyone stop yelling I can’t hear my own voice! Both on and offline.If this sounds like you or you aren’t feeling the get up and go about your desire, goals or the direction of your life. I created this episode with you in mind. Today, I wanted to talk in a REAL way about your dreams, your goals, your creative vision, and what actually holds us back from pursuing them. Like, for REAAAAAALLL. Click the link in my bio or listen wherever you get you pods and lets start 2023 off with honest look at what may be holding you back from embodying the creative life you want to live. Share This episode >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/226
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| 25 May 2020 | Does Shame Have Your Artist In A Chokehold?! | 00:11:15 | |
The performances I find most compelling t watch are truthful. Not only to me but I can see that this is how the artist feels too. They are born out of the uninhibited expression and allowing of one's bassist and unfiltered emotions in reactions to the current circumstances in the moment. Today's episode explores the different areas of shame and fear and how it shows up in our work and how the inability to teIl truth and shed shame in your life will keep you from honing your craft and keep your work static. www.thisischelseajohnson.com/176 Follow Chelsea:
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| 20 Nov 2023 | Divorce, Starting Again, And Freezing My Eggs! Oh My! | 00:15:26 | |
It’s been a second! But we are back! 🎙️🙌 Share : https://thisischelseajohnson.com/241-2/
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| 07 Mar 2022 | Christina Pitt’s Jazzar On The Significant Role Intimacy Coordinators Play On Set And Stage | 01:05:53 | |
What are your limits as an artist? What are your boundaries and how to you communicate them in a way that creates more exploration and a deepening of our work as artists ? This week, Intimacy Professional Performer, Choreographer, Christina Pitts Jazzar educates us that an intimacy professional director is a liaison between actors and producers for intimate scenes of vulnerability. Her roles aids to create a safe environment where artists feel free to explore their boundaries and communicate what feels safe and exciting to them on stage and on set. Christina is provides us with a wealth of knowledge, resources and a look into the rapidly growing role of Intimacy Professionals on stage and on set to equip artists to get the most out of working with Intimacy Professionals and taking care of themselves as they explore work that is vulnerable in nature. In this episode:
Christina Pitt's Jazzar On The Significant Role Intimacy Coordinators Play On Set And StageAudio PlayerA little about Christina: With nearly 30 years experience in the Performing Arts, Christina Pitts Jazzar is a celebrated performer, choreographer and collaborator. Having held leadership roles in dance, direction, stage management, wardrobe and event planning, she brings a well versed eye and authentic voice to her new position as an Intimacy Professional. Christina believes that an informed space gives room for brave and honest performances. Communication is Key! IC credits are, Dear David the Movie, Feeling Fine, Re: Uniting and Last Resort to start. Follow Christina! | |||
| 30 Sep 2019 | Debra McGrath: Learning To Celebrate The Process, Cultivating New Ideas And Putting Your Work Online | 01:07:10 | |
It was so lovely to have Debra McGrath on the show. Deb seems to me like someone who has gotten good at living in the moment. That is something I continue to work on every day. She has a kind of infectious energy that inspires you to go for more in life. When I was listening back to the interview, I actually had the thought, I am so glad I record these conversations. She provides such nuggets of wisdom with her wealth of experiences, I found myself listening to certain parts of the interview more than once to let the truth of her words ring. Kind of like listening to a great song that you can’t get enough of when you first hear it. In this episode, we discuss what she believes people who are starting out should look for in an agent, how she keeps herself engaged in her creativity, how she looks at giving a “good audition” as the “win” and actually booking the job is “the cherry on top.” She also gave a great piece of advice regarding exercising your creativity, “Do it any way you can and every way you can.” A little about Deb: Deb McGrath has recently been seen on DeGrassi, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town and The Ron James Show. She played Mayor Ann Popowitz for six seasons on Little Mosque on the Prairie. Deb also pursues writing and has a blog of which she is very proud called The Middle Ages. Deb and husband Colin Mochrie have developed a stage show called The Colin and Deb Made-Up Show, which they are starting to tour across the country Follow Debra! Twitter: @MiddleAgesBlog Facebook: Debra McGrath Blog! http://themiddle-ages.blogspot.com Go see Debra McGrath Perform! Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath Presented by: Centrepointe Theatres Monday, December 05, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | Let Your Body Lead | 00:09:13 | |
Going For a solo round today! Today is a little departure in terms of what I explore and talk about on my solo rounds but I have found so much value in this with my students that I wanted share! Sometimes it's the small shifts that make the biggest impact on our work :) Enjoy! Follow Cue To Cue ! | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | Agnes Kiesz: Harness The Power Of Branding Photography | 01:24:24 | |
Follow Cue To Cue ! Share this episode! > www.thisischelseajohnson.com/211 In this episode:
A little about Agnes: Agnes Kiesz is a professional photographer specializing in portraiture, both business and personal. She started learning the art of photography at 18. She founded her own business, Pure Studios, after leaving the world of television. Ever since, she has helped countless professionals create their personal brand through imagery. She has photographed CEO’s and executives, TV personalities and many, many entrepreneurs who need strong visual branding. Her motto is ‘let’s capture the pure you’, because whether she’s taking your business or personal photographs, she wants to capture your true, genuine spirit. Follow Agnes!
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| 07 Oct 2019 | What To Do When You Have Bitten Off More Than You Can Chew! | 00:10:55 | |
We have all had it. That feeling of how am I going to get everything done? You have so many things all the go you don't know where to start? Today, I am opening up about the discovery I have made about one pattern that I have repeated for years when I kick it into overdrive and how it has gotten me results but ultimately made me sick, stressed, and unhappy. I am busting that pattern as I head into one of the fullest times in my life and how I am implementing a plan to keep me healthy, inflow, and joyful and how you can too! Episode References SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD audition info! Deadline to submit: Oct.10th, 2019 – early submissions encouraged Send Headshot and Resume to: wearehereproductions@gmail.com Share this episode of Cue To Cue:
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| 10 Aug 2020 | Thom Allison: How To Overcome A Negative Mindset And Manifest Joyful Career | 01:15:06 | |
Are you stuck in a negative pattern loop? Are you having trouble finding joy? Take baby steps! Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today is Actor/Singer/Director Thom Allison who reminds us to take the small victories to uplift ourselves, others and our craft. You have to willfully make a choice to find joy. If you can see it, you can change it. Don't feed your weakest self, feed your best self! Grab a notebook, a pen, your favourite beverage, and get comfy! Enjoy! In this episode:
A Little about Thom : Canadian Screen Award winner, Thom Allison can be seen as “Pree” in the hit series, KILLJOYS, on Space/Syfy Networks. Thom has appeared on Broadway in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and in the original Canadian companies of Miss Saigon, The Who’s Tommy and Rent. He was also a judge on CBC's Over the Rainbow, searching for Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of The Wizard of Oz. At The Stratford Festival, Thom has appeared in Romeo and Juliet, Pericles, My Fair Lady, Threepenny Opera, The King and I, King Henry VIII, and Into the Woods. At the Shaw Festival: Ragtime, Wonderful Town, A Little Night Music and Follies: In Concert. Some other credits include The Wizard of Oz at Young People's Theatre (Toronto), Cabaret at Theatre Calgary, Annie at the Grand Theatre (London), Evita at Theatre Calgary/Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Winnipeg) and The Drowsy Chaperone at The Vancouver Playhouse, The Citadel (Edmonton), National Arts Centre (Ottawa) and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre. TV/Film: Murdoch Mysteries, Kim’s Convenience, I Me Wed, Road to Christmas, Leaving Metropolis. Directing credits include Seussical at Young Peoples Theatre, A Little Night Music (Randolph Academy), and Mary Poppins (Dora Award Nomination) at Young Peoples Theatre. His CD, “A Whole Lotta Sunlight” can be purchased on iTunes and streamed on Spotify. Visit his website: www.thomallison.com
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| 22 Mar 2021 | Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: How To Create Something Spectacular Out Of Nothing | 00:56:42 | |
As the trend of virtual performances continue, do you fear that your knowledge of technology limits your creativity? Are you worried about how you can transition from live shows to online acts? Don't be afraid to rise to the challenge and use it to your advantage. Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue this week are Improvisors/Actors Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood who remind us that it's ok to get yourself into trouble and to enjoy being in survival mode. They would take us on a journey on how they transitioned from two guys with zero knowledge about virtual performances to creating the Stream of Consciousness. They also remind us that when your creative brains are in crisis mode, that's when you open doors and find things that nobody is doing; except for Oprah. Use technology as your friend instead of a limitation. Be willing to be bad to be good, good to be great, great to be excellent; you just need to have that willingness! Surprise yourself and be creative! In this episode:
A little about Colin and Brad: Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood around proud to present an all-new LIVE improv show via Zoom, Stream of Consciousness, where you are in the driver’s seat. This truly interactive experience is fueled by audience suggestions, leaving Colin and Brad to rely only on their wits and intuition. Hilarious and bubbling with irreverent humor, the duo captivate with their whip-smart senses and off-the-cuff comedic brilliance you won’t find anywhere else.
Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway? Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. “Interactive” in every sense of the word, Colin & Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act…just like a live version of Whose Line! Their amusing, PG-rated family show includes variations on many of the games showcased on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, including “Sound FX” and “One Word Expert.” As Mochrie and Sherwood take caution to point out at the beginning of each show, the scenes that make up the act are entirely unscripted. Throughout the evening, the show becomes truly interactive as audience members are called to participate in the fun. Mochrie and Sherwood both rose to prominence on the improv TV series as frequent players in its original incarnation on Britain's Channel 4 and then as star performers on the American version of the TV show from 1998-2006. Before making comedy history with Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Mochrie starred in a variety of commercials, TV shows and movies. He was the recipient of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Improviser in 2000 and the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Performance on the Canadian version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? the following year. Sherwood has also appeared on various TV sitcoms, including VH1’s I Love the 70s, 80s and 90s and has headlined in Las Vegas with Drew Carey as a member of the comedy show, “Improv All-Stars.” Now, Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages. Share this episode! >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/192 Follow Colin!
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| 04 Dec 2023 | Bruce Dow: You Are Not What You Do | 01:03:32 | |
Have you ever thought of pursuing a different career or craft? Do you want to try something new; but you’re worried that you might lose everything you’ve already worked hard for? Just take a step and start pursuing it. In this week’s episode, Actor/Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Bruce Dow reminds us that nobody likes change. Anybody who can’t sit still, and want to do something different is free to pursue it. Slow down, take the pressure off and rest. Don’t be afraid to start all over again. In this episode:
SHARE THIS EPISODE >> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/242-2 A little about Bruce: 4 x Dora Award nominee / 2 x winner, Bruce (B) Dow is best known for their five featured roles on Broadway; 12 seasons in leading roles at the Stratford Festival; and for lending their voice to popular animated series like Total Drama Island and Thomas & Friends. During the pandemic, Bruce went back to university to obtain a master’s degree in intercultural psychotherapy and multi-faith psychospiritual care. Now a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in clinical practice, Bruce is passionate about using their research to help artists better engage with their lives and careers. Follow Bruce!
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| 15 Feb 2021 | Yaw Attuah: Creative Risk-Taking, Comedy Writing, And Building | 01:17:59 | |
Is there a passion that you have always want to explore? Is it too late for you? Will you be successful? Should you just stick to what you know? What will people think? Sound familiar? Take a leap of faith! It doesn’t need to be all or nothing to explore your passions! Writer/Comedian/Actor Yaw Attuah joins the conversation on Cue To Cue this week to encourage us to take a leap if we want to and explore why it’s gnawing at you. You need to try it and see if it’s really what you’re looking for. Yaw will take us on a journey on how he took a leap of faith in becoming a comedian and how his worst set turned out to be the a great learning experience. He reminds us that we can demystify the unknown and learn from moments when we fall. Don’t wallow in your failures. Don’t let the beast grow! Confront your biggest fears! In this episode:
Share this episode! >> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/189 A little about Yaw: Yaw Attuah is a comedian, writer and actor from Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. He was a finalist in the 2017 Toronto Comedy Brawl competition and competed in comedy competitions in Brantford, ON, and San Diego, CA. He debuted his critical and audience hit one-person show ‘Rhymes with Wow’ at the Toronto Fringe Festival July 2018. Yaw has completed the Second City Toronto Writer’s program and the prestigious Second City Conservatory program. As a stand-up comedian, Yaw has performed at many well-respected clubs/venues across the North America and has opened for Comedians Sam Jay (SNL), Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero), and Eliza Skinner (Drop the Mic on TBS) Follow Yaw! | |||
| 24 Feb 2020 | Jully Black: Embrace Your Unique Voice And Stop Chasing The High Notes | 00:53:51 | |
Are there people who doubt your skills? How do you deal with it? Or do you live in fear? This week on Cue to Cue, Canada's Queen of R&B, Jully Black, opens up about her past challenges overcoming self-doubt and finding her inner confidence. She reminds us that true wealth is in our confidence and our belief systems. In this episode:
A little about Jully: Jully Black is a true Canadian Icon. Named as one of ‘The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever’, (CBC Music) she has been dubbed ‘Canada’s Queen of R&B Soul’ by fans and industry leaders alike. As a platinum selling recording artist, her music career has yielded multiple singles reaching the Top 10 pop, R&B and dance music charts. She has taken home Juno and Gemini Awards, earned innumerable industry accolades and was hand selected to sing for the Queen of England. With her powerhouse vocals, hilarious personality and love of people, Jully Black truly is everyone, and unlike anyone. Her passion for philanthropy has taken her from the shantytowns of Bangladesh to the villages of South Africa and all across Canada. As a woman of faith, she champions important causes and uses her career as a platform to celebrate and inspire the greatness that lies within each of us. As a songwriter, Jully has touched the hearts of her fans with her extensive music catalogue, her compositions for industry heavyweights such as Destiny’s Child and Nas, and on collaborations with songwriter, musician and performance titans such as Ian Thornley (Big Wreck). She has shared the stage with superstars such as The Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Elton John, Alicia Keys, Etta James and Juno Breakthrough Artist, Jessie Reyez, to name a few. Jully is a major presence in the Canadian media and entertainment industry. As former host and correspondent for CTV’s etalk, Jully was chosen to interview global megastars such as Jay-Z, Oprah Winfrey, and former president Bill Clinton. Her music has been featured in film and television and she has personally appeared on, co-hosted and been featured on numerous national television programs and speaking platforms including the sizzling and immediately viral CBC ‘Canada Reads’ 2018 appearance, a much lauded TED Talk, the Global TV feature ‘The First Time I Was Called A ...’, CTV’s ‘Canadian Idol’, and City TV’s ‘Breakfast Television’. With a current starring role in The Musical Stage Company’s ‘Caroline, Or Change and various other recent lead roles in theatre such as The Musical Stage Company’s signature concert feature “Uncovered” (with Music director, Reza Jacobs in collaboration with stars of Stratford, Shaw, Broadway and London’s West End, 2018), and starring role in the critically acclaimed Mirvish Production of “Da Kink In My Hair at the renowned Princess of Wales theatre in Toronto, Jully continues to magnify her expansive musical, theatre and television repertoire. Jully’s successful 2018 foray into creating and hosting ‘The Blackout with Jully Black’ (the critically acclaimed, provocative, ebullient and empowering weekly radio show on iHeartRadio - Newstalk1010) along with a guest starring role in the Canadian television crime drama series ‘The Coroner’ and featured segments in documentary film features with acclaimed directors and producers, serves to firmly establish her as the preeminent personality in the entertainment arena unlike anyone has in Canadian history. Steadfastly maintaining personal fitness and wellness goals remains a priority in Jully’s life. In 2018 she leveraged social media influence and innate leadHERship skill along with unwavering desire to be the bridge that everyone can cross and launched 100 Strong and Sexy (‘100SAS’), Canada’s largest female founded, curated and led fitness challenge to date. With purpose driven ideals and boundless spiritual fortitude, she continues to refine and reinvent her artistry. A phenom in Canadian entertainment, lifestyle and public speaking arenas, she is also co-founder and key note speaker for the renowned “Empowered In My Skin’ women’s empowerment summits, a Notable.ca award recipient, a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ communities, WE Day Ambassador and recipient of the prestigious BBPA Harry Jerome [Entertainment] Award (2018). Jully’s smash single ‘Follow Your Love’ (released January 18th, 2019) debuted on the iTunes Canada Top 20 within one day of being released and saw unprecedented online impressions totaling 1.1 million+ within four days and instantly appeared on several top Spotify Playlists. Written by Jully Black and megawatt songwriters and producers YoungPete Alexander (Jully Black Musical Director and Drummer), Luther Brown Jr. (So You Think You Can Dance Canada and L.A.), Kareem James (Giant, GQ, Gap) and KickRaux (Jay-Z, Major Lazer, M.I.A. Ty Dolla Sign, Jack U [Skrillex & Diplo]), ‘Follow Your Love’ inaugurates Jully’s reentry into the Canadian musical landscape that she has helped define throughout her career. With a new full-length album underway and slated for an early 2020 release, fervent authorship of her first book with the world’s largest trade book publisher (where she will join a roster of 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors) along with a few top-secret projects to be announced very soon, Jully truly is doing it all! Follow Jully! T: @JullyBlack Share the episode! www.thisischelseajohnson.com/167
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| 14 Feb 2022 | Pamela Demetriou And Lauren McDonald: How To Foster Relationships That Unlock Your Potential | 01:40:38 | |
Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!! Let's talk about love, connection, vulnerability, and relationships! On Valentine's Day, I couldn't think of two better people, my best friends, Pamela Demetriou and Lauren McDonald, to celebrate Valentine's day and do a deep dive with on these topics! Today, with my besties we are sharing with you the inner workings of our almost twenty year relationship. We are opening up about how we have grown together in our friendship and the evolution as us as individual and how we have cultivated a place within our friendship for vulnerability, authenticity and accountability. It has not come without hard conversations but we have been willing to put the friendship first and commit to growing through it in an attempt to understand one another and raise each other up. I believe friendships can be one of the most powerful or destructive forces on us as we navigate the world. Who you surround yourself with dramatically impacts the quality of your life, directly and indirectly. Our friendships influence our goals, achievements. belief in ourselves, our outlook, what you pay attention to, nutritional habits.... everything. If we learn to harness the power of friendship and be intentional about who we let into our inner circle, it can really act as a catalyst to fully embody our authentic selves and actualize our greatest desires. With the a strong inner circle we can create the environment around us that gives us a fertile ground for growth and creativity. Do you feel like you can show up with one hundred percent authenticity in your relationships? Do you create a space for others to do the same? Follow Lauren! I: @laurb5678 A little about Pamela:
Pamela is the owner and director of Music Together of Orangeville and has had the pleasure of teaching the program since 2014. She is also a proud Mama of two sweet little girls and enjoys spending as much time with her family as possible. Back in 2006, Pam graduated from Sheridan College's Music Theatre Performance program and then enjoyed a career as a Musical Theatre Performer for a few years following. Although Pam misses performing, she has found the domestic life to be incredibly satisfying! In her spare time she loves to play the ukulele and meet up with Chelsea for shopping dates! A special thank you goes out to Kelly who made sure Pam’s participation in this podcast was possible. Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!
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| 10 Jan 2022 | Vulnerability, And Self Sabotage, And Winning! Oh My! | 00:20:27 | |
Have you ever been in a place in your life where you wanted to achieve the next level of your dream bu there is something holding you back? You know it’s fear. That part is obvious. But fear of what what exactly? This has been me for the better part of a year. I have felt like a dog in yard with an electric fence. So excited to run past my comfort zone and push my boundaries but every time I run to the edge of my yard I am zapped by an invisible fear that leaves me feeling paralyzed, overwhelmed, and ultimately make me want to stay safe in my yard, close to what I know. It’s been driving me crazy! I have gone around and around in my head everyday, asking myself, “What are you so afraid of?” I have come up with some idea but nothing that seemed to hit the mark. Then, about 10 weeks ago I entered a fitness transformation challenge , and I won. Amazing! Right? Not what I felt. At all. I found myself unintentionally on the other side of that fence! I felt anything but excitement, joy, and a sense of accomplishment. BAM! Smack! Right in the face! The fear, I had been asking myself about. I was terrified to be seen winning! What?! Huh?! Come along with me on today’s episode of Cue To Cue as I sort through this experience and how it affects my life as and artist and take a look where your own limited beliefs have been keeping you from living and actualizing your dreams. Share this episode >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/204 Follow Cue To Cue! F: @thisischelseajohnson T: @thisichelseaj
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| 06 Feb 2023 | How To Move Through Your Resistance As An Artist | 00:18:46 | |
This week on Cue To Cue- The Peroformer's Podcast we are talking resistance! One of the most important things we can learn as an artist is how to get curious about our resitance to exlporing, sharing , and expressing ceratin ideas, expreriences and emotions. If we don't learn how to meet ourselves in our resistance and figure out what works for us to address our fears and blocks then we will not evolve as artists. Today, I am sharing my experience about moving throughmy own resistance and some tools i have discovered that I have discovered that are helping me heals, transform and evolve!
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| 06 Jul 2020 | Omari Newton On Sustainable Anti-Racist Policies And Practices In The Arts, The Power of Financial Literacy, And Mastering Self-Tapes | 01:07:37 | |
Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today is Artist and Educator Omari Newton! I came to know of Omari while attending a self-tape webinar hosted by Casting Workbook where by Omari was the guest speaker. I not only found his webinar to be informative but I was drawn to his kind and truthful nature and I knew he would have so much to add to the conversation we have on Cue To Cue about creativity, personal growth, hot to hone your craft, and living the creative lifestyle. He did not disappoint!
Grab a notebook, a pen, your favourite beverage, and get comfy! Enjoy!
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A little about Omari:
Omari Newton is an award-winning professional actor, writer, director andproducer. As a writer, his original Hip Hop theatre piece Sal Capone has receivedcritical acclaim and multiple productions, including a recent presentation atCanada’s National Arts Centre. He has been commissioned by Black Theatre Workshop (BTW) in Montreal to write a companion piece to Sal Capone entitled Black & Blue Matters. The new piece is set to premiere at BTW in 2019. Omari and his wife, fellow professional playwright Amy Lee Lavoie, recently received a generous grant from the Canada Council to co-write a new play:Redbone Coonhound. Their latest collaboration is a bold and innovative satirical comedy that confronts instances of systemic racism in the past, present and future. Newton’s work in Speakeasy Theatre's production of Young Jean Lee's TheShipment earned him a 2017-2018 Jessie Richardson Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor, as well as a nomination for Best Direction. Notable film & TV credits include: Lucas Ingram on Showcase’s Continuum,Larry Summers on Blue Mountain State, and lending his voice to the Black Panther in multiple animated projects (Marvel). Most recently, Omari has a recurring role as Nate on Corner Gas (the animated series) and a recurring role as Corvus of Netflix’s hit new animated series The Dragon Prince. Follow Omari! F: Omari Newton Mentioned in the episode: How To Self Tape. | |||
| 04 Jul 2022 | Zach Smith: Making Big Brass Sound In The Big Smoke! | 00:56:07 | |
Zach Smith, Musician and Founder of Big Smoke Brass is joining the conversation on Cue to Cue This week! Get ready to get inspired! One of my favourite moments to witness in creativity is when people put a new spin on something that already exists. A new angle to look at it from and enjoy it. All art is evolving and moving through us, always. It’s never complete. When you put it out in the world you may inspire others to participate in it. Art connects us all. That is what Big Smoke Brass is bringing into the world! Taking popular music we know and love and putting it into the big sound of brass! Bringing big sound, big love, and big energy into the world! I think we could use some of that right about now!
A little bit about Big Smoke Brass: Born on the streets of Toronto in 2017, Big Smoke Brass is a leading voice in Canada’s brass scene. With hundreds of performances under their belt, the band is equally comfortable on the streets, in clubs, at events, at festivals, or on the road. Since the release of their debut EP, “No Breaks” in 2018, the band has toured eastern Canada, released several singles and music videos, shared stages with international artists, and been featured on a variety of television and web programs. In 2021, Big Smoke Brass released their debut full-length album, “From a Block Away”, as well as a self-produced EP, “Bass Camp”. The band maintains a busy performance schedule throughout the year, all while endeavouring to spread positivity and foster community with their listeners and the next generation of musicians. Follow Big Smoke Brass! W: bigsmokebrassband.com/shows
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| 20 Apr 2020 | Lisa Brescia: Creativity Thrives Under Gentle Encouragement | 01:06:22 | |
How are you dealing with the impact of COVID and everything going on around you? Do you think you're not doing enough? It's ok! This week, Lisa Brescia will remind us to just do the next loving thing. Take it one day at a time and take care of yourself – physically and mentally. She reiterates that it's great to have a plan but also ok if you don't because life can be an experiment. It's a marathon, not a sprint. In this episode:
A little about Lisa: On Broadway, Lisa recently concluded an extended run as Heidi Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen. Previously, she's starred as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia!, Elphaba in Wicked, Cleo in Twyla Tharp’s The Times They Are A-Changin’, Amneris in Aida, and Marion Halcolmbe in The Woman in White. Additional New York credits include the role of Helena in All's Well That Ends Well at the Public Theater's Shakespeare Lab and Claire in Roundabout's Ordinary Days. Regional credits include Tatiana Racon in the world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors (McCarter/Cleveland Play House), Hermione in The Winter’s Tale, Gertrude in Hamlet, Ivy in August: Osage County, Anna in Sister Play (The Magic Theatre), Betty Blake in The Will Rogers Follies (Pioneer Theatre), Victoria in Victor Victoria (Ogunquit Playhouse), Sally in Cabaret (PlayMakers), Kennedy Center's Broadway: Three Generations - Side Show (Violet), Chicago's Wicked (Elphaba), Into the Woods (Witch - PlayMakers), The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown (Mom - Orange County PAC), Evita (Eva), The Last 5 Years (Cathy), A Little Night Music (Petra - Goodspeed), and Brigadoon (Meg - Goodspeed). Lisa is now on the Acting faculty at Missouri State University’s acclaimed Department of Theater and Dance. Training: MFA in Classical Acting from the Academy for Classical Acting. Follow Lisa!
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| 05 Oct 2020 | Joe Towne On The Performer's Mindset | 01:26:02 | |
Have you ever feel that your performance was compromised because you got too nervous? Don't worry, you're not alone. Most of us seek to avoid nervousness. Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today is Actor/Coach/Founder Of The Performers Mindset Joe Towne who reminds us that even though we think that we have to be nerve-free to be at our best, that is not true. We need to be stressed enough that we have the opportunity to be at our edge of growth, but not too far to be overwhelmed or too little to be bored. What do you struggle most during auditions? Do you look for someone else to tell you how your performance went? Joe explains that is a misunderstanding of what your job is and that is an all to common reflex among performers. It's a trap, that somebody knows better than you do which can lead to anticipatory stress, comparison, and a lack of confidence. Focus on yourself and aim for excellence and do better than you've ever done before. Learn, grow, and expand! Enjoy today's episode! Sign Up for The Performer's Mindset Workshops Online! https://www.theperformersmindset.com/training/
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| 19 Sep 2022 | You Do Not Lack Discipline. You May Lack A Dream | 00:08:14 | |
So, here is the thing. If you have a dream. A goal. A vision. A desire bigger than yourself (However you relate to that feeling inside you that drives you to step out of your comfort zone and into the unknown). You need discipline. There is no way around it. Being inconsistent with anything will not allow that idea to get enough momentum to fly past your reach and make the impact you want it to. But a lot of people struggle with discipline. You are not alone. I recently have found myself struggling to be consistent with my goals and dreams. I couldn't figure out what was going on with me. Discipline is something that I have a positive association with and it was eluding me as to why I didn't have my same get up an go attitude. It was just feeling like my dreams weighed a thousand pounds and I was pushing them uphill and it was losing the battle. Until I found myself at a conference recently, and one of the speakers started talking about discipline and what stops people from exercising discipline in their life. It hit me smack in the face! That is what is going on with me! That is what today's episode is all about! Why you may lack the discipline you long for and how its closer to you than you think! SHARE THIS EPISODE >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/222 Follow Cue To Cue! | |||
| 18 Jan 2021 | Setting Goals In Times Of Uncertainty | 00:12:28 | |
The entertainment industry is one of the industries to be hit the hardest due to its collaborative nature; both in its creation and consumption. This has left us in an uncertain as performers and artists. I have loved watching people innovate and change as we need to. It has been very inspiring but what happens to all of our personal goals as artists? These last ten months has given me great pause in my life in many ways. It feels like I can acutely remember every moment and also all of it feeling like a blur at the same time. One thing I am certain of it has forced me inward. To live in the truth of my desires. How do go after and achieve what I want in such uncertain times? Over the last four months, I have been looking at different strategies in setting goals for the next while and there are four main things I have had to do to keep moving forward. I am sharing them with you today :) Enjoy! Connect with Cue To Cue: F: @thisischelseajohnson I: @thisischelseajohnson T: @thisischelseaj
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| 16 Dec 2019 | Charlotte Moore: Make Practicing Gratitude A Part Of Your Craft | 01:02:10 | |
Has anyone ever affected your ability to believe in yourself as an artist? Singer/Actor Charlotte Moore is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today to share how people influenced her confidence as a performer and the battles she faced to overcome self-doubt. She will help us reevaluate how we speak to ourselves and how it impacts our self-assurance. In this episode:
A little about Charlotte: Daughter of Mavor Moore (Order of Canada, Governor General's Award), grand-daughter of Dora Mavor Moore (after whom Toronto's annual Theatre Awards are named), and one of Canada's most dynamic performers, Charlotte has been on the scene for over thirty-five years, mostly in her first love, musical theatre. A recipient of the 1990 Dora Mavor Moore Award, (also known at Charlotte's house as a "Granny"), for her work in The Rocky Horror Show, Charlotte has had the great good fortune of working across the country with some pretty amazing people. Most recently she appeared as Marilla in Anne of Green Gables at The Charlottetown Festival. She has twice appeared in Gypsy – once as "Louise", and once as "Rose" – eighteen years apart. She also managed the same trick with "Lucy" in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. She played "Fantine" in Les Miserables across the country opposite Craig Shulman, and her favourite role to date is definitely as the sole woman in Stan Rogers - A Matter of Heart. She spent a season in Robin Phillips' Grand Theatre Company , and three wonderful seasons at the Shaw Festival, culminating in the unforgettable Jackie Maxwell production of Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. Charlotte has also done a lot more shows you'd recognize, but her real passion are the ones you probably won't – the Canadian shows that she has had the pleasure of being in. Shows by Leslie Arden, Jim Betts, Cathy Elliott, Joey Miller, and a whole host of other folks – a lot of whom are represented on her CD, "Friends of Mine". It features fifteen songs from shows past and present, only one of which had been recorded before. For more information, check out the Music page. For Charlotte's current résumé, visit The Talent House. | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | Jamie McRoberts: Learning To Trust Your Journey And The Power Of Your Authenticity | 00:56:09 | |
Do you get frustrated when the creative process isn’t going as planned? Do you get impatient when another artist is not going in the same direction as you hoped? Patience isn’t easy, it requires constant effort and awareness to shift our mindset to remind ourselves that everyone has a different creative approach to art. Musician/Actor/Singer Jamie McRoberts will remind us in this week’s episode that our minds are unique and work differently than everyone else’s. Everyone has their own magic or something that they’re good at, that’s why we can’t expect everyone to be in the same page every single time. Even if someone’s creative process is different, we all have the same goal which is to provide the best art we could give at that moment. Follow Cue TO Cue! In this episode:
A little about Jamie: Jamie McRoberts is a singer, actor, dancer and musician from Oakville, Ontario. She is a classically trained pianist and vocalist having completed her Grade 8 Royal Conservatory for Voice and her Grade 10 Royal Conservatory for Piano. She has been training as an actor/performer since the age of 5 and as a professional performer has not only performed Canada wide, but has performed Internationally. She graduated George Brown Theatre School’s Classical Theatre Conservatory Program and was immediately launched into a professional career predominantly as musical theatre performer. She has received awards and accolades along the way such as the Second City Comedy Award from her theatre school, A Dora Mavor Moore Award as part of the ensemble of The Wizard of Oz at Young People’s Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, and has received several nominations for her work on stage. Some of her favourite credits include Rock of Ages at Stage West Calgary, All Shook Up at Stage West Mississauga, The Baker’s Wife with Talk Is Free Theatre performed at the iconic Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto, April Fools at the Segal Center in Montreal where she was able to put her musician skills to work as an actor/musician and her performance in For Both Resting and Breeding which was performed in Adelaide, Australia. She is currently in Maggie, a new Canadian Musical created and co-written by Johnny Reid and Matt Murray. She recently decided to dive back into her musician roots, and try her hand at song writing and has found the missing piece to her puzzle. Follow Jamie!
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| 04 Jan 2021 | Siobhan Richardson: How To Succeed When You Have More Than One Passion | 01:34:56 | |
How do you juggle multiple skillsets? How do you keep your skills sharp? Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue this week is Performer/Fight Director/Intimacy Professional Siobhan Richardson who advises us to always reassess and rebalance on what makes us happy, not what other people think you should be. Are you suffocating because you're selecting what you should show the world? Are you being the fullest version of yourself? Release yourself from those shackles! You can be more than one thing at a time and still find fulfillment. You can enjoy and thrive in the diversity of your passions! In this episode:
A little about Siobhan: Siobhan Richardson is an award-winning actor/fighter/singer/dancer, Fight Director and Instructor, and Intimacy Director and is a pioneer voice in the Canadian Theatre Industry regarding Intimacy in Performance. She is the preferred Fight Director and Instructor for a number of theatre companies, actors and directors, and a certified Fight Director with Fight Directors Canada. Stage combat teaching has, likewise, taken her across Canada, the USA and Europe. She has taught at international events such as the “Paddy Crean International Art of the Sword Workshop”, “The World Stage Combat Certification and Teacher’s Conference”, “Fight Directors Canada's National Workshops”, and the “Nordic Stage Fight Society's Summer Workshops”. In 2009, she received a “Chalmers Arts Fellowship Award” from the Ontario Arts Council, which allowed her to travel to Washington (DC), England and Sweden to study with some of the world's foremost Fight Directors: Brad Waller, Jonathan Howell, Tim Klotz and Peppe Östensson. She has completed three separate teaching tours of Europe which included Sweden, Norway, Estonia, England, Ireland, Scotland, Finland, Germany and France. Siobhan's approach to teaching stage combat draws parallels to the actor’s process in order to connect fight technique to the characters objectives, obstacles and tactics. From a physical perspective, her classes examine structure and biomechanics to prevent injury, while expanding physical vocabulary. She had been teaching Intimacy extensively across Canada for the 2.5 years before Pandemic, travelling from Vancouver to Halifax to teach this work, in professional and amateur settings, and in educational institutions. She has also shared these techniques across the United States and in Europe. She is the first certified Intimacy Director in Canada (Intimacy Directors International), was the first ACTRA “Intimacy Coordinator” contract and the first Intimacy Coordinator contract at Ubisoft. Her work as a fight director and/or intimacy director has appeared at The Shaw Festival, the National Arts Centre Indigenous Theatre and English Theatre, The Stratford Festival, Native Earth Performing Arts, Tarragon Theatre, Factory Theatre, Soulpepper, Canadian Musical Theatre Projects, The Grand Theatre (London, ON), Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company, Young Peoples’ Theatre, Starvox Entertainment, and Coal Mine Theatre, to name a few. Meanwhile, she continues to perform as an actor/fighter/singer/dancer, most recently Faking It (#canadaperforms, NAC), The Penelopiad (Grand Theatre, London, ON) and A (musical) Midsummer Night’s Dream (Driftwood Theatre). When at home, she and her partner, Matt Richardson, teach stage combat (private lessons, workshops for actors, and workshops in schools). In the 2013-2014 school year, Burning Mountain was on the Ontario Arts Council’s “Artists in Education” roster, a program that subsidizes professional artists in high schools. In 2011, they won the Stage Combat Competition at CombatCon (Las Vegas), and later shot their scene “Trespasser” for film. Always infusing Joyfulness and Curiosity into the work, Siobhan is dedicated to the growth and development of the art forms, the artists and the workplaces. She builds upon current practices, inspired by historical sources, drawing upon a variety of styles and approaches, infused with some science and developing ideas. Her approach to teaching movement arts draws parallels to the actor’s process in order to connect movement technique to the characters objectives, obstacles and tactics. From a physical perspective, her classes examine structure and biomechanics to prevent injury, while expanding physical vocabulary. She endeavors to foster and support a vibrant and healthy artistic community, and to help performers around the world connect more through their bodies to continually grow as storytellers and joyful co-workers. Follow Siobhan!
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| 29 Jan 2024 | Sarah Polerina: Let Your Passion Discover You | 00:51:09 | |
What surprising moment led you to discover a passion you never knew you had? How did it transform your life? In this week's episode, Sarah "Polerina" will share her story, recounting the journey of how she serendipitously discovered her love for pole dancing while searching for activities on Groupon. She is the perfect example of someone who dared to venture beyond her comfort zone and stumbled upon something unexpectedly remarkable. In this episode:
A little about Sarah: Sarah fell head over Pleaser Heels for pole dancing in 2015 and specializes in low flow and heelwork. With a passion for the fundamentals and the unconventional, she helps beginners to advanced dancers connect with their inner magic. A lover of the tallest platforms and the tiniest of details, she cultivates her own brand of sinuous and intoxicating flow. Sarah is a certified Heels and Liquid Motion Pole instructor, and has won several awards in Pole Sport Organization, CPFA Pro Supershow, and CPFA Nationals. Her classes and workshops are rooted in the fundamentals and focused on technique, sensuality and play. Sarah firmly believes that there is no one perfect way to pole dance, and that you can always make your basics look advanced. Follow Sarah! | |||