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Studying the Song - Audition & Music Preparation for Musical Theatre
Have you ever wondered how much movement is too much movement in an audition? Have you struggled to find movement that feels authentic to you? In this episode, Roger Ellis (@rogerellis), head of movement in the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University, shares how he develops character, creates choreography, and develops a directorial vision through the lens of movement. He pulls back the curtain on his creative process and reveals the specific tactics he uses to devise choreography, dig deeper into a show's themes, and how to bring out each actor's truest self. Roger Ellis (they/he) is a movement director and filmmaker investigating the mixed reality of Black-queer-aspec experience. Roger is the original director of Nikki Lynette's Get Out Alive (Steppenwolf, film adaptation, National Alliance for Musical Theatre). Current projects include the documusical series Unhappy Songs About Unhappy Things, sound installation Interstitial and the short film Emergency Contact. Ellis is an assistant professor and head of the movement area for the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University. In this interview, we discuss: What does storytelling mean to you? What's your approach to storytelling through choreography? When you're starting to choreograph a new show, how do you begin? How do you approach the score? What's your process? What's your take on movement in auditions? How can actors utilize movement in auditions without it feeling fully choreographed? How can they best represent themselves in the movement? What are you looking for in callbacks that is different from auditions? I hope you enjoy this fascinating conversation! Xo, Korrie Find more about Roger Ellis at www.movementdesignchicago.com Check out www.korrieyamaoka.com to find info about FREE RESOURCES and AUDITION COACHING, and to sign up for my email list. Korrie's Email List - Sign up for weekly resources about auditioning, information on new offerings, and the latest news from Studying the Song. Did you enjoy today's episode? Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe today! Contact Korrie at hello@korrieyamaoka.com.
Nikki is a visionary, a truth teller; and a fierce, fiery advocate for ending the stigma around mental health issues. Her passion comes from her own experiences living with a serious mental illness and being a suicide survivor. She turned her pain into promise, sharing her journey in her musical “GET OUT ALIVE.” She talks with Jeanne about what it will take to change the stigma; why self-care is so important and why it goes way beyond pampering; why the word “should” is so harmful; how we need to be authentic enough to stop covering up our mental health issues; and why fearless authenticity means refusing to perform for love or acceptance. About Nikki: She is a performer, writer, and visual artist who has been fusing mental health activism into her performance art since 2016. She has been honored with an Ambassador of the Year Award by NAMI, the largest grassroots mental health organization in the country. With her musical about depression “GET OUT ALIVE,” Nikki made history as the first Black female playwright to be produced by American Music Theatre Project and the first AMTP work to debut at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. The show has its New York debut in October for the NAMT's 34th Annual Festival of New Musicals. Nikki also adapted the musical to film during the pandemic, leading to invitations from nine film festivals and three awards. Her mental health docuseries “Happy Songs About Unhappy Things” is also currently in production. Instagram: @NikkiLynetteTwitter: @nikkiLynetteFacebook: Nikki LynetteWebsite: nikkilynette.comTED Talk: Message from a Suicide Survivor
Jesse Zook Mann is an Emmy Award-winning TV producer and film director who became disabled due to the harsh side effects from an anti-anxiety medication. After years of dedicated research, he finally found life-saving treatments. He now advocates to educate patients about all the effective interventions available for depression and other mental health struggles. On today's podcast we welcome Jesse Zook Mann.MORE JESSE ZOOK MANNTwitter @zookmannInstagram @zookmannAbout Mental Health Mediahttps://zookmann.com/Punk Jews - YouTubeRADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTTwitter: Roger K. McFillin, Psy.D., ABPPInstagram @radgenpodTikTok @radgenpodRadGenPodcast@gmail.comRadically Genuine PodcastIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call your doctor or 911. If you're considering suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK to speak with a skilled trained counselor.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESEditorial Opinion: Dr. Chaminie Wheeler Past Reflections and Hope for the Future16:40 - Bipolar 1 vs. Bipolar 224:00 - Alan Watts28:30 - David Lynch Foundation45:30 - Naturopathic Doctors: An Underutilized Resource of Whole Health Delivery in Primary Care - Adam Sadowski, Luciano Garofalo, Alanna Welsh, Ryan Bradley, 20221:13:00 - Nikki Lynette
About A Girl returns on June 7th with twelve new episodes about women who have played crucial roles in music history, but whose fascinating personal stories have been eclipsed by the legends of their famous romantic partners. Chelsea sits down with Nikki Lynette, the host of About a Girl, to discuss the new season and to preview an upcoming episode about Marianne Faithfull. For more info on About a Girl, Dear Young Rocker, and other great shows, visit the Double Elvis website and follow Double Elvis on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
About A Girl returns on June 7th with twelve new episodes about women who have played crucial roles in music history, but whose fascinating personal stories have been eclipsed by the legends of their famous romantic partners. Nikki Lynette, the host of About A Girl, sits down with Chelsea Ursin of Dear Young Rocker to discuss the new season and to preview an upcoming episode about Marianne Faithfull. For more info on About a Girl, Dear Young Rocker, and other great shows, visit the Double Elvis website and follow Double Elvis on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Welcome to season 3 of The Femiio Podcast everyone! For today's show I had the opportunity to interview the incredible Nikki Lynette, a creative multi-hyphenate in the fullest sense of the word, who birthed the hit play Get Out Alive based on her personal mental health journey. Over the course of this powerful conversation, Nikki and I got to discuss the importance of representation in mental wellness, what it means to live on purpose, and why you are the only one responsible for making yourself happy. It's loaded y'all, take a listen! If you want to stay in touch, find me on Instagram @femiio or email questions/feedback to info@femiio.com. To support Femiio and The Femiio Podcast, you can visit paypal.me/femiio
Season 2 Ep3 Join me on this episode as I speak about depression and how it can also affect empowered people with my guest Nicki lynette. *About my guest* Nikki Lynette is a performer, dancer, writer and visual artist who uses her platform to advocate for suicide, depression and other mental illness, her work as been featured on prominent sites such as Afro Punk, All Hip hop and Black doctors, she's also been featured on my favorite show called She Gotta Have it. Her social media is Instagram: @Nikkilynette Website : nikki@nikkiLynette.com Youtube :https://youtu.be/a4NK7yCuKww Click the links and purchase tickets to her upcoming musical about depression. My socials Instagram :@chinanna96 Twitter :chinanna96 Podcast :https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yYWE2MTkzNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify :https://open.spotify.com/show/69jWtd0QpYTgek6DidEtWK YouTube :https://youtube.com/channel/UCGZX8lFkKpBPVhr5OW_F6yg My podcast is also available on Apple podcast.
For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Nikki Lynette, a performer, writer, and social impact artist who fuses mental health activism into her work. During the episode, they discuss her journey as a mental health activist (36:50) and what it means to be proactive about mental wellness (40:40). They also have a conversation about how she uses art as an avenue to make a social impact (48:30), her history making play, Get Out Alive (51:45), and her documentary Happy Songs About Unhappy Things (57:25). They close the interview by discussing Nikki Lynette’s strategy for overcoming barriers as a Black woman artist (59:35) and her advice for other artists who want to have a social impact (1:03:45). Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 10:00 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 33:25 - Introduction of Today’s Topic 1:09:50 Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview Resources: BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast Nikki Lynette’s Website - http://nikkilynette.com/ Get Out Alive - https://www.igetoutalive.info Police: Thief berated mom for leaving kid in car he stole - https://apnews.com/article/thief-berates-mom-kid-in-stolen-car-29b28e4e64aa51978f7b7b91a163db35 Charge dropped against Harris County Public Health doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine doses - https://abc13.com/dr-hasan-gokal-doctor-accused-of-stealing-vaccine-covid-19-theft-harris-county-vaccinations/10005308/ Biden’s 17 Executive Orders and Other Directives in Detail - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/us/biden-executive-orders.html
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode of Black Therapy Uncensored, we talk to social impact artist Nikki Lynette, creator of Get Out Alive, an afrogoth musical that explores her personal journey with mental health, more specifically, depression. Listen, learn, apply as she discusses why mental illness is a not a death sentence and the importance of attending therapy. *Get Out Alive has been re-imagined for the internet with tickets now available for purchase https://igetoutalive.info . Get your tickets now and support the arts! Thank you Nikki Lynette for sharing your story!***If you or anyone you know are currently seeking mental health services check out https://thisisdrkbeauty.com for clinicians in your area, they are currently providing free hours of therapy to WOC across the U.S.****Black Therapy Uncensored is in no way a substitute for actual therapy. While I am a licensed therapist, if you or someone you know needs immediate or emergency mental health services please call 911 or search for look mental health mobile crisis in your area.
A performer, writer, and visual artist whose individual style is equal parts hip hop, alternative, and pop. A Chicago native, Nikki fuses mental health activism into her performances as a proud independent artist. Nikki shares her story of how one simple walk changed her life and became the jump start to her “musical about depression”, Get Out Alive. @nikkilynette @igetoutalive
In this thought provoking episode, the guys welcome, Nikki Lynette, a performer, playwright, and visual artist to the show. Nikki gives a deep dive on how self-compassion and changing her diet helped her overcome her depression. Tune in for a powerful discussion on mental health, finding happiness, and learn how you can achieve anything by focusing on baby steps. More about our guest. Nikki Lynette is a Chicago native fusing mental health activism into her art forms. She is a performer, writer and visual artist whose individual style is equal parts hip hop, alternative and pop. Most recently her music has been featured on Netflix and Showtime. She’s an ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Illness and her play about depression entitled GET OUT ALIVE, has made history as the first black female playwright to ever be produced by American Music Theatre Project, the first AMTP work to debut at Steppenwolf, and the first play in Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series to extend to a 5 show run due to popular demand. Follow Nikki on Instagram @nikkilynette https://instagram.com/nikkilynette?igshid=112ffh6xr7qz9 You can find more information about her play on http://igetoutalive.com/
Tune in to this episode as I chat with Nikki Lynette on the art of self love and what it means to be an ally when you think no one is watching! We talk depression, self care, and love. Get your ears ready! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hopedisguised/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hopedisguised/support
NIKKI LYNETTE is a performer, writer, and visual artist whose individual style is equal parts hip hop, alternative, and pop. A Chicago native, she fuses mental health activism into her performances and has created a lane for her music that is uniquely her own. A proud independent artist, her self-produced tunes are currently featured in popular shows on Netflix, Hulu, Showtime and more. Lynette’s success in music licensing has earned its own accolades, including a prominent feature in Billboard Magazine and being invited to speak on a panel at South By Southwest. After a hiatus from releasing new music, Nikki Lynette returned to the public eye with a confession: she’d secretly been battling mental health issues. She began writing articles about depression and suicide for prominent sites like BlackDoctor, Afropunk and AllHipHop. A newly appointed ambassador for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Nikki’s mental health documentary Happy Songs About Unhappy Things is also currently in production. Nikki has opened for Lion Babe and Leikeli47, and recently in Chicago, headlined her own sold-out show in the Foundation Room at the House of Blues. After a sold-out run in Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s LookOut Series, Nikki’s autobiographical musical Get Out Alive was in conversation with multiple theaters to produce an extended run of the play. However, COVID-19 put those plans on hold… As a result, Get Out Alive has been reimagined for the internet for January 2021!
I got the pleasure to interview Nikki Lynette --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cupcakenofrosting/support
Thank you to Nikki Lynette on this episode I interview playwriter, producer, musician, and suicide survivor, Chicago's own Nikki Lynette as we discuss her upcoming musical "Get Out Alive" talking about her battle with mental health in form of a musical, we discuss Nikki Lynette's recent Tedx Talk she gave at Princeton University's Tedx Princeton women event, Nikki Lynette being the first Black woman to have a play produced by the American Music Theater Project, and so much more! thank you to Nikki Lynette Tickets are available now for her play "Get Out Alive" coming soon to you in digital form on January 30th, 2021 and you can catch her on IG, @Nikkilynette, and on Twitter @Nikkilynette Lynette the Threat --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Interview with Nikki Lynette, the Election results, Relationship corner & more (original airdate: 11/9/20)
Performer, writer, and visual artist Nikki Lynette joins WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about her life, career and upcoming national debut of her musical “Get Out Alive.” Nikki also teases her forthcoming TEDx Talk taking place November 24th. Learn more about Nikki’s musical at www.igetoutalive.info or get tickets to her TEDx Talk here.
Urban Grind Radio featuring Nikki Lynette the 1st Black Woman to have a Play Produced by The American Music Theater Project. Powered by @UrbanGrindTV Music Submissions to radio @UrbanGrindTV.comClean Music Bio Social media info @UrbanGrindRadio Hosted by DJ P1 @p1rap + Miranda Ryte @mirandaryte + Alex Ortiz @latinlaf UrbanGrindTV.com Technical Producer KD Smooth @tiinc_chicago Executive Producers DJ P1 x @sonia_escobar_on_air Urban Grind TV Services: Music Video Promo, TV interviews, Radio Interviews, Web Design, Commercials, Event Coverage, Email Blasts, Playlist Curation, Photoshoots, Press Release, Brand Management and Artist Management. Urban Grind TV + Radio Submissions: RADIO: CLEAN MP3 ONLY Radio@UrbanGrindTV.comTV: DIRTY/CLEAN Radio@UrbanGrindTV.comBOTH MUST INCLUDE: Name, Contact #, Bio and Social Media Links. Urban Grind TV airs:Wednesdays 11pm on Comcast Cable 25 in Chicago + Streaming online at UrbanGrindTV.com + on YouTube Urban Grind Radio is syndicated and airs:Tuesdays on 12-2pm CST on @ruffrydersradio @therydealong Wednesdays 8-10 pm on @DigitalDoperadio Hoodx Radio @hoodx.livetvThursdays 3-5pm on @southernxsposureradio 6-8pm on @1037dabeat 7-9pm on @stopbeefinradioFridays 12-2pm on Logik Media @Logikradio 2-4pm on Hood Radio Online @HoodradioceoSaturdays 8-10pm on WWMV-LP 95.5 FM @wwmvAll times are CST. Streaming on: IHeartRadio @iheartradio Spotify @spotify Apple Music @applemusic Google Play Music @googleplaymusic-#UGTV #urbangrindradio #hoodRadio #p1rap #DigitalDopeRadio #MaybachRadio #UrbanGrindTV #HipHop #Rap #Media #Chicago #NewYork #Atlanta #Toronto #Iheartradio #urbangrindtv #spotify #applemusic #Interviews #Artists #Rap #Music #Entertainment #Industry #Culture #media #zoom #interviews
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On the new episode of The Cornerstore spoke to rapper/poet/actress Nikki Lynette about being in Chicago’s hip-hop industry for decades & her new solo show on stage at Steppenwolf. In addition we had the show’s producer & longtime friend of the podcast, composer & songwriter Ira Antelis in to talk about producing Nikki’s show & […]
Artist Nikki Lynette shares her inspirational journey of improving her mental health and gives some insight into her new play Get Out Alive. For more information on the play and to check out Nikki’s next project visit nikkilynette.com
Amy Guth is in for Pete McMurray this weekend. Amy talks to the owner of a cheesecake business that has over 600 flavors! Nikki Lynette shares some of her newest projects including the latest play she is writing. Later Amy talks travel with Laura Powell, and talks with producer Curtis Koch about some unpopular opinions […]
Here all of us actors share our favorite stories coming into the entertainment industry. Listen as we give each other advice and even Chill shares some poetry. Push Da Music artist: song 'I Love Me' by Nikki Lynette https://smarturl.it/dvo5e4?fbclid=IwAR3v06tkd8tF1yJDRBYWdASXJP1GYqSH3wWVtzL-UdCycC7NN4y532vpt00 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/martrell-l-webb/support
Continuing our interview with Nikki Lynette we talk about a new term, Depression Wars. This practice where people try to one up each other when sharing their traumas online has become a toxic and disturbing trend. We share our thoughts and possible ways to build a more supportive community online where opening up with others about traumatic experiences is the norm and the first step to spiritual and mental healing.
Nikki Lynette, a rapper, singer, playwright, business woman, and strong activist for Black Therapy and Self Love, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about everything going on in here life and how important self preservation through mental health practices is for Black People.
Nikki Lynette is an indie artist whose creative style is equal parts hip hop, alternative, and pop. She fuses mental health activism into her performances and has created a lane for her music that is uniquely her own. She wrote a play about depression and became the first black female playwright to have the development of her work funded by American Music Theater Project soon to debut at in Chicago at the Steppenwolf Theatre. Nikki can be on Instagram and Twitter or on her website. Outro song by Hans Atom, Drugs Of Choice. As always we are at mentalhealthmedia.org and over @zookmann on Twitter.
The one and only Nikki Lynette stops by to talk about her experience with depression and how shes taking a stand for mental health awareness.
*****T/W: mention of calorie counting, exercise abuse, discussion of weight, and eating disorders***** LIVING IN THIS SOCIETY IS RUFF STUFF, 4 real. We are so bombarded with toxic information all of the time, that make us feel bad about our bodies. DUH THIS IS AN UNEQUAL PROCESS AND SO WE R HERE TO TALK ABT THAT INEQUITY AND ALSO ABT HOW TO COMBAT THAT SHIZA. Special guest Olivia has some amazing resources she'd like you to check out! Laura Thomas, PhD, Registered Dietician Instagram: laurathomasphd Podcast: Don’t Salt My Game - talks about intuitive eating and diet culture Check out episode 73 “The inside Scoop on Intuitive Eating with Evelyn Tribole” for a introduction to intuitive eating. Christy Harrison Registered dietician Podcast: Food Psych - Her podcast “challenges diet culture in all its forms - including restrictive behaviors that often masquerade as health and wellness. Check out episodes 140-143 140 “How to Heal from Over exercise and Find Joyful Movement” 141 “Pleasure, Sex and Body Acceptance with Dawn Serra” 142 “ Breaking Free from Fatphobia and Gender Norms with Caleb Luna” 143 “Body Politics and Ati-Diet Activism with Maria Paredes” BODY POLITICS: Melissa Fabello Twitter @fyeahmfabello Body politics, Beauty culture and eating disorders. PhD candidate in human sexuality. Dr. Charlotte Cooper Twitter @thebeefer Psychotherapist and author of “Fat Activism: A Radical Social Movement” Gloria Lucas Twitter @NalgonaPride Creator of Nalgona Positivity Pride - devoted to helping people of color heal from diet culture. She talks about the connection between eating disorders and historical trauma, colonialism, and oppression Music this week by the incredible Nikki Lynette, the song is "my mind ain't right." Check her out! http://nikkilynette.com/ Theme music as always by Brandon Payton-Carrillo
Host: Danaya Azure Guest: Nikki Lynette This show is the women's evolution of music and entertainment. We cater to the movements of the strong ladies in the business and growth of soon to be young ladies becoming power women. Celebrate one of the only shows dedicated strictly for women. Call in (949) 270-5912
Tracklisting Mixe Rn'b & HipHop By Dj Kayus 1. Mary J. Blige Feat. Drake - Mr Wong 2. Olivia - Walk Away 3. Tyrese - Fireworkz 4. Ludacris Feat. Damian Marley & Kevin Cossom - Cross My Mind 5. Brandy - I Don't Care 6. Avant - Your Clothes Off 7. Busta Rhymes - So In Love (RMX) 8. Marques Houston - Favorite Stripper 9. Ace Hood f/ Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Wale, & DJ Khaled - Body 2 Body (RMX) 10. Lil' Wayne Feat. Drake & Young Jeezy - She Will (G-Mix) 11. Fat Joe Feat. Chris Brown - Another Round 12. Nelly ft Sean Paul - Giving Her The Grind 13. Nikki Lynette f/ Emilio Rojas - Walk Away (RMX) 14. Baby Bash Feat. Miguel - Slide Over 15. Bobby Brown - 3 AM 16. Keith Sweat Feat. T-Pain - To The Middle 17. Bow Bow - Mary Jane 18. Ciara - Be Out 19. Mary J. Blige ft. Taraji P. Henson - Get It Right 20. Cory Gunz Feat. Ryan Leslie - Loco
I'M HERE LIVE @ NIKKI LYNETTE'S VIDEO SHOOT FOR HER DEBUT SINGLE DONT SAY NO! DOING RANDOM INTERVIEWS WITH PEOPLE ALL OVER THIS BIG A** WAREHOUSE! ITS HUGE! COME JOIN ME!