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Hosted by Manon GB, this is a podcast that celebrates the highs and lows of being a touring musical theatre performer in Australia. Whether you're in the industry right now, whether you want to learn something new, or if you just want to have a laugh, this is the podcast for you!
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Send a text In this episode, Manon sits down with industry veteran Hayden Baum to talk all things longevity. They talk about: His career so far and how he felt upon graduationWhat he loves/doesn’t love about touringHow tour life has impacted his personal lifeBurnout and how to deal with itHow he approaches a gigThe best mindset a touring performer can haveHow he’s changed over the course of his careerHow he takes care of himselfHis advice to new grads You can follow Hayden on instagram @hayde...
Send a text This episode is not one to miss, featuring the incredible life coach and emotional healer Natasha Crane. We talk about: Tash’s background and what led her to coachingRejection and your mental healthHow to stop rejecting yourselfYour audition mindsetKeeping your heart open after multiple rejectionsConstructive reflection post-rejectionWe’re all delusionalHow to process rejectionHow to stay motivated after knock-backsWant to reach out to Tash? You can do so via: Instagram: @...
Send a text Well well well, I'm baaaaaaaaack! In this solo episode, Manon explains the valuable things she has learnt through auditioning over the last 12 months and why these lessons have changed her life! You can follow the podcast on instagram @lifeontourpod You can support the podcast by buying me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/lifeontourpod
Send a text Welcome to the final episode of 2023! In this episode, Manon shares excerpts of 12 episodes of the podcast during 2023. It's a fun episode full of variety and recaps some important lessons. Yo can support the pod by buying Manon a coffee <3 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeontourpod?l=fr You can follow the podcast on instagram @lifeontourpod Here is the link to Will Centurion's website: https://www.mrwillcenturion.com/ And here is the link to Jennifer Peers' ...
Send a text In this episode, Manon chats with industry pro Zoe Coppinger (currently playing the Elphaba standby in Wicked Australia). They talk about: Zoe's experiences with a psychicHer journey with Elphaba and WickedWhat her average week looks likeHer pre-show routineHer career journey so far and how she follows her instinctsHer mindset when standing byThe qualities a standby must haveDealing with nerves when going onHer advice to her younger selfBut first, Manon talks about: What a standby...
Send a text In this amazing episode, Manon chats with Tina The Musical star Blake Erickson about his career path. They talk about: Blake's work at the momentHis career journey and where it all startedThe difference between qualifications and suitabilityDeciding to pursue your dreamHow his background influences how he approaches a jobHow character, ability, attitude and knowledge matters above trainingPedestalling and imposter syndromeThe impact of legacyThe biggest lesson he’s learn...
Send a text This episode is all about Stage Bloopers and features various anonymous stories plus two wonderful guests, Tom Sharah and Stef Jones. While sharing some wild blooper stories, the episode also focuses on how mortifying bloopers can be and how epople cope with them. You can follow the podcast on instagram @lifeontourpod If you love the pod, please share a rating and review.
Send a text In this episode, Manon sits down with friend and recent castmate Doug Hansell to talk about the last few months post-tour and how it is impacted them both. They talk about: How the last few months have been post-tourThe impact of the in-between on identity and self esteem Saying goodbye to a huge part of your life, and post-show bluesAudition mindset during the In-Between, and getting back into the audition circuitBut first, Manon talks about: Audition poosAudition energy and...
Send a text In this episode, Stef Jones rejoins the podcast to talk all about long distance and relationship communication! Manon and Stef cover topics such as: Planning a wedding while touringHow she met her fiancee How they’ve navigated long distance over the years, and how they planThe communication that shapes a life together while touringHow to stay connected while apartThe power of memes and communicationBur first, Manon talks about: A recent blooperTheatre ghosts!You can follow th...
Send a text In this episode, Manon chats to Catty Hamilton about her career experience so far and how that has shaped Catty's mindset. They cover topics such as: Her mindset when graduating uniHow no job is too big or too small, and taking every opportunity Mental resilience and mental healthFinding joy and growth in the realities of the industry“Don’t let rejection get to your heart and don’t let success get to your head”The experience of booking her first pro show at 27How her career t...
Send a text In this relationships-focused episode, Manon talks openly and honestly with her ex-castmate Joseph Naim, and his partner Brydie about their relationship and touring. They cover topics such as: Their backgrounds/how they got togetherNavigating touring and life challenges in the early stages of a relationshipThe mindsets they naturally had that make their relationship workThe premature birth of their son, EliTouring, NICU and how they copedWhat touring looks like with Eli at homeThe...
Send a text In this second instalment of the When to Call Out series, Manon sits down with the legendary Stef Jones to talk about all the issues surrounding this topic. They discuss: How to know when it’s time to call out and how it’s different on each showCall-Out guilt, and reminding yourself that you aren’t a robotThe impact of covidReputational, role and industry pressureHow the tour culture has changedBut first, Manon talks about: Performing and sporting careersSome recent insightsYou ...
Send a text We're back baby! My apologies for the extended hi-slay-tus. In this special return episode, Manon chats to fellow industry member Tom Sharah about "calling out" of a show and all the challenges/nuance associated with it. They talk about: The in-between/ups and downsThe mentality of when to call out, and why it feels so bigThe influence of covid on tour culture and pushing through when you shouldn’tThe nuance of show quality vs commitment vs life balanceThe insecurities of c...
Send a text In this episode, host Manon chats to (and laughs heavily with) special guests Gareth Isaac, Sarah Nairne and David Silvestre about their stage blooper stories. They talk about: Stage bloopers we've doneHow they make us feelHow we deal with themBut first, Manon has a chat about: End of contract existentialismWisdom tooth surgeryThe SAG-AFTRA strike and how important it is to be part of the union Liza Minnelli SNL skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVvxOwxuk_w You can foll...
Send a text In this episode, Manon has a chat to Come From Away cast members Michael Lee Porter, Zoe Gertz, Kat Harrison, Phillip Lowe and David Silvestre more minutes before the final performance of Come From Away in Australia. They talk about: Their favourite thing about Come From AwayTheir favourite memory of Come From AwayWhat they're looking forward to after the tour is overBut first, Manon has a chat about: A drastic hair changeThe inertia of closing a show after so longWhy Come From Aw...
Send a text This week, Manon interviews the incredible performer and mother of two, Angela Scundi about touring with kids. They discuss: Functioning on low sleep while caring for two kids and learning 3 tracksThe decision to tour and all the factors that went into itThe challenge of finding childcare on tourHow Angela told her kids that they’d be touring with her first postpartum full time jobAngela’s decision to have kids while balancing her career, fomo and “having it all”How performing art...
Send a text In this special episode, Manon chats with singing teacher, actor and singer Jennifer Peers about how to best maintain your voice on tour. They talk about: Jen’s journey in the industryThe balance of a healthy voice, mind and bodyTechnique and being a “small muscle athlete”The biggest vocal challenges of touringJen’s vocal “must haves”Vocal loads and rehearsalsWhy singers don’t take their vocal needs seriously sometimesMaintaining your vocal practice on tourYour “vocal budget”What ...
Send a text In this episode, Manon is joined by three special guests. First, Manon sits down with Noni and Jasmine to talk about: The week that wasThe end of the seasonNoni’s new roleWentworth, and a false accusationA surprise visitNoni and Jaz’s advice on audition rejection and how top cope with it Then Manon sits down with Doug to talk all about: His experience of rejectionBooking the room instead of the jobBeing a professional auditioner Signing your workHow every audition countsHavin...
Send a text In this episode, Manon sits down with special guests David Silvestri and Sarah Nairne (separately) to discuss their thoughts on audition rejection. They talk about: Their experiences of audition rejectionThe mindsets that help them cope with itEgo, moving forward and much much more!But first, Manon talks about: How Canberra is THE vibeThe tour nearing its closing dateEmily Kristen Morris' advocacy for mental health on stageA recent rejection experience
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