Karen Hall

Our guest from the end of 2021, Jen Buhrow (she/her) is an actor, singer, corporate presenter, and mime enthusiast. We discuss the process if taking countless zoom classes in clown, mime, circus skills, yoga, and movement. This episode was recorded when the world and performers started doing things in person again.

Our guest from the end of 2021, Erik Engman (he/him) is an improviser, theater writer director, magic enthusiast, and clown. We discuss his journey with the arts, raising children, and finding his way to clowning.

Our guest from the end of 2021, Lizzy McGroder (she/her) is a comedian, improviser, model, and clown. We discuss what it's like to be a comedian with pretty privilege, being sexualized in the industry, and the many aspects of making content.

Today our guest is Anthony Hand(he/him). A Michigan Native, software designer, creator, producer, comic book and drag enthusiast. We discuss the need for more positive queer media content, LGBTQ+ issues, and the creation of MAXXIE LAWOW: Drag Super-Shero; pop cultures very first drag heroine as an animated Film. Check out his show development at: https://www.maxxie.com/ @maxxielawow @anthonyhand Check out my Instagram accounts: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions

Today our guest is Halei Parker (she/her). A Houston Texas native, University of North Texas & University of California, San Diego alumna, clown, chalk artist, teacher, visual storyteller, and costume designer. We discuss the pay gap of woman and AFAB people, mansplaining, being talked down to, and the experience of being a female costume designer. Check her out on Instagram @haleipie @haleiparkerdesign https://www.haleiparker.com/ Check out my Instagram accounts: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions

Today our guest is Eleanor Abelson (she/her/they). A Tennessee Native, Rhode Island School of Design Alumna, artist, model, and actor. We discuss queer representation in the media, the importance of going to therapy, and working on film sets. Check out her Instagram: @highwaytoell Check out my Instagram: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions

Today our guest is Mi Kwan Lock (she/her). Born in East France, raised in Madagascar, a write, director, acting coach, and actor. We discuss casting in the United States verses France for a person of Asian descent, lack of acting opportunities in Madagascar, and finding acting classes that work for you. Check her out: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3295472/ and on Instagram @mikwanlock Check out my Instagram: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions

Today our guest is Dal Walton (he/him). A Florida native, Rollins College Alumnus, narrative improvisor, writer, live performer, and clown. We discuss performance anxiety, representation, and using high and low status in performances. Check him out on Instagram: @thedaloflaughter Check out my Instagram accounts: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions

Today our guest is Julie Perkins (she/her). A Massachusetts Native, Salem State University Alumna, actor, standup comedian, and clown. We discuss representation in the media, finding clown later in life, and learning and finding yourself every step of the way. Check her out: http://www.thelandofperkistan.com/ and on Instagram @thelandofperkistan Check out my Instagram accounts: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions

Today our guest is Nicholas Polk, a Northeastern University Alumnus, a comedic performer, a sketch comic, standup comedian, mime, writer, and clown. We discuss LGBTQ+ and POC representation in the media, the price to put on a show or perform, and the clown scene in Chicago and Los Angeles. Trigger warning: suicidal thoughts related to being LGBTQ+ Check out his Instagram: @febrezefartss Check out my Website and Instagram: https://www.emicoproductions.com/ @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions