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And I Know Things Now

By: Michael Lindner
  • Summary

  • Welcome to "I Know Things Now." I’m Michael, a seasoned performer in my early 50s, exploring the entertainment industry's inner workings. Despite my journey's deviations, I've gained valuable insights, especially in facing personal struggles. Through candid talks with experts, I demystify musical theatre's challenges, inspiring emerging talents and those confronting their own obstacles. Each episode shares diverse perspectives, normalizing the industry's uncertainties and offering comfort to fellow performers. Join us for stories that may become your inspiration.
    Michael Lindner
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Episodes
  • Lizzi Gee - Auditions from a panel perspective & more
    May 12 2024

    In this final episode of Series 1, ⁠⁠And I Know Things Now⁠⁠, I speak with the ridiculously talented UK choreographer Lizzi Gee. Not only did she come to Australia to choreograph ⁠⁠Groundhog Day⁠⁠, she is currently working on a Dolly Parton musical before taking on a new musical by Elvis Costello, A Face In The Crowd, at the New Vic. Lizzi opens up about her own musical theatre origins and how she went from a performer to a choreographer. She also offers great advice for those of us heading in through those doors to face a panel at an audition. A great chat with an amazing creative force. Enjoy!

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    57 mins
  • Connor Sweeney - Surviving a long run
    May 5 2024

    In this episode of ⁠And I Know Things Now⁠, I speak with the delightful Connor Sweeney from ⁠Groundhog Day⁠ and original cast member of Australia's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Connor shares insights and experience in the industry with his own unique brilliance in perspectives on how to thrive in a long run and offers great tips in general for seeing life in such a loving and nourishing way. During this last interview from the backstage of Groundhog Day we discover that Elise McCann is his celebrity crush and Connor almost spills the tea on one of the Harry Potter illusions!

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    55 mins
  • Madison Green - Auditions, another perspective
    Apr 28 2024

    This episode of And I Know Things Now, I speak with Madison Green from Groundhog Day and Opera Australia's Sunset Boulevard. Madison shares her insights and experience in the industry with brilliant resources and perspectives to inspire you as you start your career or refresh your approach to the work you already do. Seriously, she had me booking lessons and working on myself within minutes! You can also check out Madison Green on her website madisonjuliagreen.com

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    59 mins

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