Micaela Mannix: Actress, Content Creator

Chris Gleason (@cgleason22) and Karen chat about what it's like to go viral on TikTok, sustaining content creation, and their own processes for finding inspiration. Enjoy the sound of Chris's kittens running around in the background. Nobody's gonna know. Be sure to check out Chris's charity shout out at thetrevorproject.org. Recorded on July 20, 2021

Sarah Bransfield (@unoriginalsarah) and Karen chat about what it has been like studying sketch and comedy together online having never met in person, adapting to the new medium, and the differences between Canada and the United States? Spoilers: There's no Target in Canada.  Please check out Sarah's charity shout-outs at kidshelpphone.ca or crisistextline.org This episode was recorded on July 6, 2021

Micaela (@mickymnm @10kshakespeare @stonedshakespeare) and Karen chat about what it's been like living in a virtual world for over a year, the effort that goes into self-producing, and what we hope the future holds for the arts industry! Be sure to check out Micaela's shout out: Campaign Zero at https://www.campaignzero.org/ This episode was recorded on June 28, 2021

Ryan (@ryntern) and Karen chat about what it was like watching everything shut down, virtual sketch comedy, and the process of getting a novel published. Check out Ryan's non-profit shout out: The Cape Fear Volunteer Center http://www.capefearvolunteercenter.org/ Recorded on July 13, 2021

Emma (@emmao_vo) and Karen dive way deep into the world of voice acting, building and online community, and how local non-profits will change the world! Please check out Emma's non-profit shout out: Youth on Root @youthonroot. This episode was recorded on July 9, 2021

Jessica Golden (@_jessicagolden and @oops_iknittedagain) and Karen chat about finding new ways to approach acting in a virtual setting, why knitting is the perfect hobby, their similar journey into the MCU, and why they absolutely adore the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company! This week's non-profit shout-out is that very same company! Please support their mission of artistic excellence, accessibility, and education by visiting them at commshakes.org and following them @commshakes and @commshakesalumni This episode was recorded on July 12, 2021

Parker Damm (@parkerodamm) and I chat about what it has been like to self-produce from home, finding a supportive online community, and just generally geek out about improv. Please check out Parker's charity shout-outs at https://www.stjude.org/ and https://www.billionoysterproject.org/. Recorded on July 9, 2021

Join me as I chat with Jackie Madejski (@jackie.madejski) about using her brothers as a production crew, why we love Nicole Byer, and what it's been like being virtual co-workers for over a year. Check out Jackie's charity shout out: DC Coalition for the Homeless at https://dccfh.org/ Recorded on February 21, 2021 CW: Jackie and I chat about our job as Standardized Patients that sometimes requires us to deal with sensitive topics like birth, sudden death, assault, etc.

Rachel Sander (@rachelsandlermusic) and I chat about being "doers," the surprising benefits of teaching virtually, and being a content creator! Check out Rachel's charity shout-out: https://www.wingsoflovekuwait.com/ Recorded on June 28, 2021

Liz Colandene (@lizzypastadene) chats about producing for the Workhouse Arts Center, doodling, and home improvement. Be sure to check out Liz's charity shoutout: Homeward Trails at homewardtrails.org. Recorded on February 16, 2021