Cue To Cue: The Performers' Podcast

Exciting news for anyone who missed or wants to look back on our interview with the talented Dani Kind; we're releasing it again! Actor Dani Kind from the hit TV Show Workin' Moms is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today!    I absolutely love my time with Dani. Dani let 'er rip as we discuss all things creative living in this episode. Dani has a unique way of looking at life that encourages...

Joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today is the Artistic Producer of Toronto Musical Concerts, Christopher Wilson. Chris is not one to sit around watch things happen. He is a mover and a shaker and has always been, as long as I've known him, committed to lifting up artists and creating community among performers, by writing and producing his own work, putting on productions and providing work...

Have you figured out your own voice? That unique sound and message that only you have? If so, you are not alone!! So many artists struggle to find the courage and confidence to trust the uniqueness they bring to their craft and that it is enough. Myself included! Joining our conversation on Cue to Cue this week is Singer/Songwriter Ben Kunder. He will take us on a journey on how he found his authe...

I believe we all have superpowers. Not like superheroes where we can shoot lasers out of our eyes. Well, at least I don't. But we all have unique attributes that we have honed, sometimes subconsciously, through our experiences here on earth. But if we are not careful we the very thing that makes us powerful used to the extreme can also be the very thing that takes us down.  I am learning this less...

Are there people who doubt your skills? How do you deal with it? Or do you live in fear? This week on Cue to Cue, Canada's Queen of R&B, Jully Black, opens up about her past challenges overcoming self-doubt and finding her inner confidence. She reminds us that true wealth is in our confidence and our belief systems. In this episode: Why mentorship is one of the most powerful tools for artists How...

Do you hate promoting yourself and you work as an artist? I get it. I used to have all sorts of "head junk" around self-promotion. I used to have all of the thoughts "I don't want to bother anyone", "no one is going to come anyway", These thoughts I used to your think. It was really just to keep me playing small so I didn't have to level up. Then I actually worked in sales and got to see how it ac...

Have you are ever thought that you are not doing enough to address social issues? That simply "clicking to donate" was no longer going to cut it? This week Singer/Actor/Host, Matthew Bradley, is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue! Matthew will walk us through on what inspired him to create the fundraiser "Canada Loves Australia: An Evening To Help Our Neighbours Down Under" and the overwhelmin...

This week Actor/Director/Theatre Educator is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue! Bruce reminds us that there are things we can't control and we need to focus on the things that we can. He will share the importance of Pleasure, Prestige and Pay in how he controls his life as an artist.   How do you deal with change?   Learn to let go and accept change! Life gets messy, and it's ok. Maybe this i...

Gary Borden is in the house!! I knew Gary was an amazingly talented musician with a hustle like no other. What I didn't know about Gary was what an incredibly kind soul he is. From our first conversation on the phone, I knew we were going to have a great discussion on creativity, the entertainment industry, process, and matters of the heart. One of my favourite moments of the interview was listeni...

Today we are shaking things up on Cue To Cue! I am bringing the creative team from Songs Songs For A New World on To do a post mortem of the process of putting up the production. Joining us are: Matt Lacas (Co-producer/co-director), Meredith Busteed ( Co-producer/Choreographer/Cast member), Quinton Naughton ( Musical Director) and Me! ( Co-producer, Co-director/Cast member). It is so rare as perfo...

What a year!! Lots a growth over here!! You?! I am sharing with you the BIGGEST things that were lessons for me in 2019 in my professional and personal development! What kicked my butt, what opened up for me, and what I am taking into 2020 with me!  Connect with Chelsea!  FB: @thisischeseajohnson I: @thisischelseajohnson T:  @thisischelseaj  

Has anyone ever affected your ability to believe in yourself as an artist? Singer/Actor Charlotte Moore is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today to share how people influenced her confidence as a performer and the battles she faced to overcome self-doubt. She will help us reevaluate how we speak to ourselves and how it impacts our self-assurance.   In this episode:  Practicing gratitude whe...

I am elated to bring this episode of Cue To Cue with Founder/ Artistic and Managing Director of The Musical Stage Company, Mitchell Marcus! Mitchell has become an influencer in the Toronto MusicTheatre scene and has been quite successful in a medium where many theatre companies don't make it past their first season and I have been dying to have a conversation to hear his thoughts on creativity, en...

Joining our conversation on Cue To Cue today is multi-talented Jenn Kee, a performer, voice coach, and yoga instructor. She  will take us on a journey on how she suffered from numerous vocal injuries and the steps she took to conquer it and learn from these trials. She will share the techniques and habits she formed to avoid the panic and value her voice. In this episode: The value of authenticity...

Today I sit down with Andrea Ginraj, the Vice President of the Canadian Women's Foundation!  If you have been following along with Cue To Cue you would know that I have been co-producing/directing and also performing in Songs For A New World with Matt Lucas at We Are Here productions!  Well, It's here! This wee is the week! Nov 27, 28, 29th at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre in Toronto at 8pm!  Ticke...

Tim Leyes is joining me on Cue To Cue Today! Tim is a highly sought after, Toronto based, photographer who has shot some of biggest names in show biz. When you land on his website you will find celebrities such as, Martin Short, Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and Andrea Martin, just to name a few. He has recently started to shoot in LA which is opening up opportunities for L.A. based performers to b...

Actor/Songstress/Performer Jenni Burke is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue today! Jenni Burke will unravel the strides she is taking to continuously find happiness and share positive things into the world. She will echo the value of redemption, authenticity and believing in your magic as an artist.   In this episode!   how to be in control of your finances as an artist. how to get inspired a...

This is a follow-up episode of What To Do When You've Bitten Off More Than You Can Chew! Before You Listen go get caught up!  I am keeping myself accountable and checking in with you guys on how I am doing during this full time in my life and how it is affecting my creativity, what lessons I am learning about my creative process and I am passing it on to you guys! Share this episode:   https://www...

  Get ready! Actor/Writer/Producer, Sharron MatthewsJoins the conversation on Cue To Cue! Sharron takes us on a journey today of expanding what we perceive as possible for ourselves as artist, learning to speak your truth and have constructive conversations, and to use transitions in life as a tool to grow as an artist! Grab your favorite bevy and listen up for this one!  Share this episode>>>  ht...

Percussionist/Motivational Speaker/Emcee Elec Simon is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue! Prepared to be blown away with Elec's love of life and his passion for serving others as with his art! If you are challenged by finding your place as an artist and where you can make a difference! Buckle up! Elec is bringing the inspiration today!   In This Episode: What are the daily practices that keep...

We have all had it. That feeling of how am I going to get everything done? You have so many things all the go you don't know where to start? Today, I am opening up about the discovery I have made about one pattern that I have repeated for years when I kick it into overdrive and how it has gotten me results but ultimately made me sick, stressed, and unhappy. I am busting that pattern as I head into...

It was so lovely to have Debra McGrath on the show. Deb seems to me like someone who has gotten good at living in the moment. That is something I continue to work on every day. She has a kind of infectious energy that inspires you to go for more in life. When I was listening back to the interview, I actually had the thought, I am so glad I record these   conversations. She provides such nuggets of...

Performer/Producer/Director, Jennifer Walls is coming on for round two of Cue To Cue! we wasted no time digging and getting real about matters of the heart in Jeni's personal and professional life. Jeni's right in the middle of directing Hart House's production of Rocky Horror Picture Show and is opening up about her creative process and everything that comes with it!!   In this episode: how to ge...

Director/Producer/Cinematographer Elisa Paloschi is on Cue To Cue today!! I am so excited to be able to bring this interview to you. Elisa has spent the past ten years bringing Driving With Selvi to the world. A documentary about a former child bride who ran away from her abusive husband and became South India's first female taxi driver. Yes, you read that correctly Elisa spent ten years working o...

I am elated to be bringing you this conversation with Actor/Improviser Ryan Stiles! Like so many people I was addicted to  Whose Line is it Anyway?   I was a fan from the very first time, I happened upon it when the Comedy Network aired the UK version of the show with host, Clive Anderson. I was always in awe of Ryan and Colin in particular and how it seemed like they were completely in sync with...