This is Jon's story. ---- 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:22 - Jon Robyns: The Person Behind the Performer 00:04:35 - Exploring Identity and Performance 00:10:59 - The Journey through College and Finding Fitness 00:16:12 - The Importance of Preparation and Hard Work 00:22:05 - Developing Character: Valjean, Phantom, and Beyond 00:28:47 - Balancing Family Life with a Theatre Career 00:36:08 - Transitioning from Actor to Writer 00:45:11 - The Creative Process and Inspiration Behind New Works 00:50:44 - Reflecting on Career Choices and Future Paths 00:56:04 - The Role of Vocal Evolution in Jon's Career 01:02:34 - Closing ---- FOLLOW ► https://www.instagram.com/fmcpod Oren: https://www.instagram.com/OrenBoder https://www.linkedin.com/in/orenboder Claire: https://www.instagram.com/showminds Jon: https://www.instagram.com/j_robyns ---- If you have been or are currently affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources you might find useful. In the first instance, helplines: Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service) Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service) Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight) Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year olds) If you work in the theatre industry here are some organisations who can help you to find the right help: BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts Medicine) 020 7404 5888 Music Minds Matter UK 0808 802 8008 https://www.applauseforthought.com https://www.industryminds.co.uk https://www.bapam.org https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk https://www.artsandminds.org.uk https://www.artsminds.co.uk https://www.wellbeinginthearts.org.uk https://www.mind.org.uk