Hello friends. Today we celebrate four years of There’s No People Like Show People! Four years of laughs, tears, journeys and a whole lot of honest storytelling. I am honored to continue to create this podcast with my very dear friend, Zach Smith. A huge thank you to all of our guests and all of our listeners! Thank you so much for listening all these years and for your continued support.

Happy Friday Friends! Fun fact: we recorded this episode on a Friday back in February and it is now magically resurfacing in August. Little known fact: Jake Emmerling has performed in The Book of Mormon 2,197 times! In this episode we talk about all sorts of things including grad school, creating your own art and defining success both personally and professionally along the way. “If we’re not protecting our art, then what are we living for?” Thank you so much for listening and continuing to support the podcast!

In this engaging conversation, Adam Price and Emily Jane Acree, the talented sibling duo behind Relative Rhythms, dive into the vibrant world of music and dance education. They discuss the magical synergy between tap dancers and jazz musicians, sharing insights from their artistic journeys. The duo reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome while highlighting the importance of community in the arts. Listeners will be thrilled to hear about their upcoming podcast and their dedication to fostering collaboration through rhythmic arts.

Hello friends! I am so pleased to share with you today my conversation with Jennifer Flitton Adams. As the associate professor of costume design, she is celebrating her 25th year anniversary of teaching at Shenandoah University! In this episode we talk about SO much: graduate school, costume pedagogy, diversity, inclusivity and body positivity. I really admire her ability to speak up and have difficult conversations as well as her commitment to amplifying the many diverse voices that make up our community of artists. And, she recently wrote a book! Be sure to check out: Teaching Costume Design and Costume Rendering: A Guide for Theatre and Performance Educators. Here's the link for her book: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Costume-Design-Rendering-Performance/dp/0367608413/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.drLhav0t5O7CerKteQitbwPvJIS2vvHarLyG--duhzZnrNgKE98YhX6c5UHDgenn_EGZUd1iwR_BRhp6qB5-aNwtXqFLKmknuDWpqpLAw7EC9asAfDuzIKx4w6AlsOMJv6TEPV5c1w6IVj1uZI1naz08KqyKek2O-QdaSvNNbxli7QKaQ4In8OzD5UjlWmCYSVoqQZPtehyu05eobddX3QuqowN1RTJG6a30x3onXj8.PEG-HNpuujo_Z-h_lgBwoHY87d-XL5tMbSzoZ3XkdWw&dib_tag=se&keywords=teaching+costume+design+and+costume+rendering&qid=1712342161&sr=8-1 Thank you so much for listening and continuing to support the podcast!

We have an international performer with us today on the podcast! Felicia Martis is here to share with us about what it’s like to travel around the world singing and dancing on multiple cruise ship contracts! In this episode we talk about the importance of leading with kindness. Felicia says: “Be kind and forgiving to yourself. It doesn’t serve you to criticize yourself. Appreciate where you are and how much work you’ve done. Acknowledge the growth that you want and where you want your career to go.” Thank you so much for listening and continuing to support the podcast!

Welcome back friends! Little known fact: we have been meaning to record this episode for the past three years and I am so honored to share it with you today. Our first guest of 2024 is none other than the wonderfully talented and charming Andy Brown. Having performed all over the country, he best describes himself as a traveling vagabond actor. In this episode we talk a lot about taking breaks and coming back to theatre. Especially, the theatre homes that we have created all around the country. One of my favorite things that Andy shares is this: “How do we get theatre into the fabric of society? It shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s a necessity.” Thank you so much for listening and continuing to support the podcast!