The Struggling Artist - Creative Resilience

The Struggling Artist - Creative Resilience - S2 - Ep. 7 Tamara Linke

TAMARA LINKE VOICE ACTOR - PERFORMER - VOCALIST I am an award winning voice actor, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a unique skill set to any project. A voice actor whose work has been praised internationally as recipient of the Outstanding Body of Work- Best International Voice for the SOVAS awards 2026. With a penchant for accents, song writing and impersonations, I have presented weekend breakfast on Nova 919 in Adelaide as well as breakfast and drive at Fresh 92.7. Having studied improvisation at The Groundling's School, completed a Bachelor of Music - Classical Voice Performance from the Elder Conservatorium, I have gone on to perform back-up vocals for Michael Buble and have graced various stages with Adelaide band The Vanity Cure. I have co-produced Cabaret trio The Vox Trust at the Adelaide and Melbourne Fringe Festivals, as well as writing and composing the original musical 'The Hipster'. I currently sing for State Opera of South Australia.  I love a work out fad (right now it's wall pilates) or indulging in playing naff 90's pop on my piano. I have two children and a husband with a flair for magic tricks. Currently I produce and co-host the podcast The Beautiful Nightmare, [https://thebeautifulnightmare.com/] recently awarded for Best Australian Comedy Podcast 2024, and Nominee 2023. I am also a committee member of AAVA- The Australian Association of Voice Actors.   https://www.tamaralinke.com/ [https://www.tamaralinke.com/] tamara@tamaralinke.com [tamara@tamaralinke.com?subject=vo%20enquiry] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tamara_linke_official/?hl=en] EPISODE CREDITS: Presented by Adam and Julie Goodburn Produced, edited and mixed by Adam Goodburn Artwork design by Timothy Ide. Segment jingles sourced through Soundtrap Goodie's Fab Five theme by PJ Oaten The Struggling Artist is a SINGular Productions presentation.   LINKS Be sure to follow and tag The Struggling Artist on Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667727845305828/] If you liked this podcast please give it a rating and a review. I'd love to hear from you. email: singularproductions@bigpond.com [singularproductions@bigpond.com]

The Struggling Artist - Creative Resilience - S2 - Ep. 6 Andy Packer

Andy Packer CEO & Artistic Director - Slingsby Theatre Company Andy is an award-winning director of theatre, music theatre and opera. He has also worked as creative producer of multidisciplinary arts programs, creative director of large-scale events and festival director. In 2007 he co-founded Slingsby. Andy has also directed productions and events for Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, State Opera South Australia, State Theatre Company South Australia, Adelaide Festival of Arts, Adelaide Fringe, Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Chamber Singers, Australian String Quartet, Windmill Theatre, Restless Dance, Tutti Ensemble, Rundle Mall Management Authority, the International Astronautical Federation and the World of Wearable Art. https://www.slingsby.net.au/ [https://www.slingsby.net.au/] A Concise Compendium of Wonder [https://www.slingsby.net.au/a-concise-compendium-of-wonder/] EPISODE CREDITS: Presented by Adam and Julie Goodburn Produced, edited and mixed by Adam Goodburn Artwork design by Timothy Ide. Segment jingles sourced through Soundtrap Goodie's Fab Five theme by PJ Oaten The Struggling Artist is a SINGular Productions presentation.   LINKS Be sure to follow and tag The Struggling Artist on Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667727845305828/] If you liked this podcast please give it a rating and a review. I'd love to hear from you. email: singularproductions@bigpond.com [singularproductions@bigpond.com]

The Struggling Artist - Creative Resilience - S2 - Ep. 5 Dr. Albert Bramante

Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embarked on a mission to empower actors to overcome self-sabotage and unlock their full potential. Throughout his impressive career, Dr. Bramante has achieved remarkable success as a talent agent, securing roles for actors in a wide array of productions including TV shows, films, commercials, Broadway, and Off-Broadway performances. https://bramanteartists.com/ [https://bramanteartists.com/] https://albertbramante.com/ [https://albertbramante.com/] EPISODE CREDITS: Presented by Adam and Julie Goodburn Produced, edited and mixed by Adam Goodburn Artwork design by Timothy Ide. Segment jingles sourced through Soundtrap Goodie's Fab Five theme by PJ Oaten The Struggling Artist is a SINGular Productions presentation.   LINKS Be sure to follow and tag The Struggling Artist on Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667727845305828/] If you liked this podcast please give it a rating and a review. I'd love to hear from you. email: singularproductions@bigpond.com [singularproductions@bigpond.com]

The Struggling Artist - Creative Resilience - S2 - Ep. 4 Casmira Lorien

CASMIRA LORIEN Vocal & Acting Coach She/Her Casmira is an experienced performer and qualified teacher with a great passion for storytelling, mental health, and vocal health. Her teaching experience spans multiple disciplines and age groups, beginning her career as a Theatre Sports Coach, and moving into teaching young people 6months to 18 years dance, drama, and private singing lessons at Adelaide Theatre Academy. There she also headed the ‘in schools program’ taking performance workshops into various schools around South Australia as well as specialised singing workshops for the Wakkakirri Festival. Casmira is a qualified middle/secondary teacher, and has taught Drama, Music and English ELC – Year 11 at Marryatville High School, St Peter’s College (boys) and for the last 5 years at Wilderness School. As a performer, highlights have included performing the role of ‘Violet’ in Davine Productions’ Violet (for which she won the TASA award for Best Female Performance 2017) and ‘Fantine’ in the G&S Society’s production of Les Misérables (for which she was nominated for a Curtain Call: Best Female Performance 2018). In 2018 she performed in Edges with Irregular Productions for the Adelaide Fringe Festival, ‘Shelby’ in Steel Magnolias with IpSkip, ‘The Lady of the Lake’ in Spamalot with Marie Clark Musical Theatre (winner of Best Ensemble Curtain Call 2018), and the ‘Sour Kangaroo’ in Seussical with Northern Light Theatre Company. In 2019 Casmira played nine characters in Judge Jackie: Disorder in the Court with Davine Productions (which won Best Ensemble and Best Musical at the 2019 Curtain Call Awards, as well as the TASA for Best Musical) and Lynette ‘Squeaky’ Fromme in Assassins for Hills Musical Company. Professionally, Casmira has acted and provided voices for several short films and children’s productions. She also spent many years directing and music directing musicals for Adelaide Theatre Academy, including Snow White and Alice in Wonderland for the Festival Centre’s ‘Something on Saturday’ program. Some of her fondest memories are working with Peter Combe in directing and choreographing his Adelaide Fringe Festival shows from 2013-2015.   https://www.lorien.ink/about/casmira-lorien/ [https://www.lorien.ink/about/casmira-lorien/] Ehlers-Danlos Australia [https://www.ehlersdanlosaus.com/] Australian POTS Foundation [https://potsfoundation.org.au/]   EPISODE CREDITS: Presented by Adam and Julie Goodburn Produced, edited and mixed by Adam Goodburn Artwork design by Timothy Ide. Segment jingles sourced through Soundtrap Goodie's Fab Five theme by PJ Oaten The Struggling Artist is a SINGular Productions presentation.   LINKS Be sure to follow and tag The Struggling Artist on Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667727845305828/] If you liked this podcast please give it a rating and a review. I'd love to hear from you. email: singularproductions@bigpond.com [singularproductions@bigpond.com]

The Struggling Artist - Creative Resilience - S2 - Ep. 3 Deborah Caddy

Deborah is an Adelaide-based classical soprano, who regularly transcends the worlds of opera and music theatre.   She recently spent 2 years performing in the World tour of The Phantom of the Opera as an ensemble member and Madame Giry cover. Prior to this she spent 2 years performing in the Australasian tour of The Phantom of the Opera for Really Useful Company/Gordon Frost Organisation as an ensemble swing performer, and Madame Giry cover (2007-2009), and she toured in the Asian production of the same show, which saw her working in South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore (2005-2007; 2012-2015). She also performed in Phantom from 1994-1998 for Cameron Mackintosh in their Australasian tour.   She first sang with State Opera of South Australia in the 1990s, and since then she has performed various roles, covers and chorus plots.   Deborah is also a member of The Adelaide Vocal Project who most notably performed the trilogy of Philip Glass’ ‘Portrait Operas’, from 2002-2007, including Satyagraha, (where she played Gandhi’s secretary Miss Schlesen), Einstein on the Beach and Akhnaten.   Deborah is also a busy concert performer. She has been soloist with the ASO on a number of occasions (including Symphony in the Serengeti at Monarto Zoological Park) and she has been a regular soloist with The Adelaide Male Voice Choir.   With her producing partner, Adam Goodburn, Deborah formed SINGular Productions, a local Adelaide-based performing group in order to create new and exciting performing opportunities. They have produced a number of shows to date,(I Love You, You;re Perfect, Now Change; Elegies - A Song Cycle; It's a Dad Thing, the Musical; Different Fields; What is This Thing Called Love?), and they are currently developing a completely new opera based on the novel "Time's Long Ruin" by Adelaide author Stephen Orr. https://www.deborahcaddysinger.com/about-adelaide-singer  [https://www.deborahcaddysinger.com/about-adelaide-singer] email: debcaddy@gmail.com [debcaddy@gmail.com]   EPISODE CREDITS: Presented by Adam and Julie Goodburn Produced, edited and mixed by Adam Goodburn Artwork design by Timothy Ide. Segment jingles sourced through Soundtrap Goodie's Fab Five theme by PJ Oaten The Struggling Artist is a SINGular Productions presentation.   LINKS Be sure to follow and tag The Struggling Artist on Facebook. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/667727845305828/] If you liked this podcast please give it a rating and a review. I'd love to hear from you. email: singularproductions@bigpond.com [singularproductions@bigpond.com]