An Artist Prepares

In today's episode, I chat with Madi Vespa, a powerhouse for making creative and relevant sociopolitical content. She talks about how she uses her TikTok to spread information about voting and democracy, her punk-rock band Cherrybrat, and how she uses different creative avenues to fight for equality and diversity. This episode is packed with content and inspiration, and you do not want to miss it!!

Books Mentioned in Today's Episode:

When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Khan-Cullors

Between the World and Meby Ta-Nehisi Coates

Are Prisons Obsolete?by Angela Davis

How to Be an Antiracistby Ibram X. Kendi

Madi's TikTok: @mannaggiamiseria

Madi's Instagram: @madi.vespa

Madi's Facebook: @madivespamusic

Cherrybrat is available on all streaming platforms and at cherrybratma.bandcamp.com!

You can also find them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @cherrybratma.

Oddy's Instagram: @oddylitlabo

Oddy's Website: oddylitlabo.com

A new episode of An Artist Prepares was released every Friday. Thank you so much for listening to this limited edition season, and thank you to all the guests for joining me! Make sure you follow or subscribe so you can get a notification when we release season 3!!

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In today's episode, I chat with Charlie Vazquez, one of my collaborators and co-students at SCAD. We talk about one of Charlie’s passion, designing for sustainability, and how the pandemic has impacted the sustainable practices in the world. We also discuss career strategies, content publishing for social media and his podcast, The Individual. If you want some life-changing lifestyle and career hacks, do not miss this episode!

Charlie’s LinkedIn: Charlie Vazquez

Charlie’s Instagram: @vazquez.art

Charlie’s Podcast: The Individual

Oddy's Instagram: @oddylitlabo

Oddy's Website: oddylitlabo.com

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In today's episode, I chat with Ellen Homstad, a long-time friend from Norway. She has a dream of strengthening youth's courage, and shares her dream and work with the youth organization, MOT. In March she began the Instagram user Ellen Shows Courage, which consists of more than a hundred inspirational videos about showing courage. We talk about the creation of it, and her inspiration behind it.

If you want to check out her Instagram, you can find it at @ellenshowscourage.

If you are interested in learning more about the organization Ellen works with, MOT, you can find more information at mot.global.

Oddy's Instagram: @oddylitlabo

Oddy's Website: oddylitlabo.com

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In today's episode, I chat with Ethan Hardy Benson, a musical theatre student at the University of Michigan. We discuss how he got introduced to theatre, how to focus on yourself instead of comparing yourself to others, and the future of the theatre industry. We also talk about MUSKET Presents: Newsies in Concert which was a fully student-run production Ethan was a part of, which was rehearsed, recorded, and released during the pandemic.

Ethan's Instagram: @EthanHBenson

Ethan's Website: EthanHBenson.com

Oddy's Instagram: @oddylitlabo

Oddy's Website: oddylitlabo.com

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In today's episode, I chat with Paige Cavanaugh, one of my recent collaborators from Savannah College of Art & Design. We dive into how she wants to be a communicator through multiple disciplines of art, and we talk about The Warped Collective, a new devising theatre ensemble, and how it is to create immersive works fully remotely.

GUIDED, the immersive audio experience by The Warped Collective, is now available for a free, limited-time re-run. You do not need to physically be present in Savannah to experience it, and you can find all the details on bit.ly/guided2021 !

Paige's Instagram: @paige_cav

The Warped Collective's Instagram: @thewarpedcollective

The Warped Collective's Website: bit.ly/thewarpedcollective

Oddy's Instagram: @oddylitlabo

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An Artist Prepares is a podcast where I invite artists and creators from all around the world who inspire me. We converse about not only their achievements but what drives them and where they are in their artistic journeys right now. This season includes musical theatre actors, TikTok activists, industrial designers, inspirational Instagram bloggers, and more.

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The podcast is hosted by Oddy Litlabo. You can follow me @oddylitlabo to receive the latest update on my journey and this podcast.

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You guessed it. An Artist Prepares is back. Today, I sit down and talk about what I have been feeling for the past month and a half. I talk about my certifications and studies of history, as well as my personal anxieties about the future of this industry. If you are feeling nervous or excited about the future, please know that I am here standing right next to you. I would also love to hear how you are feeling, so send me a DM or comment on one of my Instagram posts.

Oddy's Instagram: @oddylitlabo

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1,252 black people have been shot and killed by police since January 1st, 2015 (NPR and The Washington Post). I want you to use these 1,252 seconds to educate yourself and contribute. Look at this document for petitions, places to donate, bail funds, and books to read. There is also a specific section of essential reading for theatre-makers that I encourage you to check out.Griffin Matthews, writer, composer, and lyricist of Witness Uganda(or Invisible Thread) speaks up about why Broadway is racist here.And last, but not least; use this time to be aware of who is creating the content you are consuming. Maybe begin listening to a podcast with a creator of color, or embark reading a play by a black playwright. America is based on capitalism; we create the world we live in through what we choose to consume.

Today I am back for part 2 of my conversation with Jen Katzer! If you have not listened to the first part yet, be sure you hop back to the last episode to see it. In this episode, we talk about the implications COVID-19 has had in the Broadway industry and performers speaking up about sickness. Jen shares more of her work as a chronic illness advocate, and shares with us how to live authentically. We also dare you to ask someone in your life about how they genuinely feel and spark a conversation. Oddy's Instagram: @oddylitlabo.Jen's Instagram: @jen_katzer.Jen's blogbroadwayspoonie.wordpress.comand Instagram @broadwayspoonie. Subscribe and follow me on@oddylitlaboto be up to date on the latest episodes coming to you every Friday.

Today I invited and had a talk with my amazing friend Jen Katzer! We discuss everything from a day in the life of a training musical theatre actress in New York City to Unifieds and college auditions. We talked about transitioning to online acting classes and parental relationships both in the US and Norway. If you are a theatre college student or interested in the future of auditioning for theatre, I would highly recommend listening! Part 2 of this conversation will be released next Friday. Oddy's Instagram: @oddylitlabo.Jen's Instagram: @jen_katzer.Jen's blogbroadwayspoonie.wordpress.comand Instagram @broadwayspoonie. Subscribe and follow me on @oddylitlabo to be up to date on the latest episodes coming to you every Friday.