Vocal Unrest

Rachel Robinson
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Performing Arts

Everyone, at some point or another, has been told that their voice does not deserve to be heard. On Vocal Unrest we will explore our relationship with our voice. We will delve into each guest’s opinion of their voice, how that opinion was shaped, and how they either embrace or resist their voice on a daily basis. The aim of Vocal Unrest is to explore how negative or positive opinions of our voices are created, with the ultimate goal of empowering guests and listeners to work against any negativity and reach their full vocal potential.

Episodes

  1. 03/11/2021

    Lindsey Sherman

    Lindsey is an Expressive Arts Therapist, Theatre Artist and Children's Musician. She grew up in New York and moved to Vancouver, B.C. in 2019. Her formal education includes a Certification in Expressive Arts Therapy, BFA in Theatre Arts, and she is currently working towards her Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy.  Lindsey works as a therapist and Creative Arts facilitator with people of all ages, exploring all creative practices for the purposes of healing and growth. She often works with young children and caregivers, leading music and sing-along groups. Lindsey writes original music for children, always following the imaginative play that naturally emerges in music time. Lindsey has also worked professionally as a performer and director on various projects which explore theatre advocating for social change and mental health awareness.  Since her childhood, singing and theatre offered her confidence, community, and a deeper sense of self. As an artist and a therapist, she wishes to offer opportunities for joy and connection through collaborative explorations of all arts practices.

    Lindsey Sherman

  2. 02/18/2021

    Katrina Lauren McGraw

    Katrina is a San Francisco native who graduated from the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. Some past credits include Woman 2 in Songs For A New World (SF Playhouse) Bessie Smith in The Devils Music (Canter Rep) Donna in Mamma Mia (Berkeley Playhouse) Marie in Fiorello! (42nd St. Moon) Bird Woman/ Miss. Andrew in Mary Poppins (SF Playhouse)  Ms. Myers/ Alexandra Daniels in Freaky Friday (Center Rep) Ms. Shields in A Christmas Story (SF Playhouse) Armelia in Ain't Misbehavin' (42nd St. Moon) She Loves Me (San Francisco Playhouse) Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors (Ray of Light Theater) Dragon in Shrek (Berkeley Playhouse) Kate in Zanna, Don’t! (NCTC), Dynaminte in Hairspray (Woodminster Theater and PCPA Theaterfest). Follow her on Instagram @kramgram

    Katrina Lauren McGraw

  3. 12/31/2020

    Deborah Del Mastro

    Deborah Del Mastro is a Bay Area singer, voice coach, actress and musician whose career has spanned from playing trumpet and singing in the US Navy Show Band (Treasure Island), studying Italian Opera in Italy with Maestro Carlo Bergonzi , singing Motown, R&B and Rock in 5 Bay Area bands, and concertizing with Jazz and American Songbook orchestras, to becoming a professional actress onstage in Musical Theatre and Musical Comedy, filming, touring and recording with many TV and film stars. Kaye Ballard mentioned Deborah in her memoir! (*pgs 159,163)  In the theatre world, Deborah has been best known for her work as Sr. Robert Anne in the well known "Nunsense" series where she originated the role of Sr. Robert Anne, the Brooklyn Nun, and toured, filmed and recorded the last 6 "Nunsense" shows, including her one Nun show “Sr. Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class” which Deborah premiered and recorded. . Other favorite roles are Margaret Johnson; "The Light In the Piazza", Willows Theatre, Patsy Cline ; "Always, Patsy Cline", The Ordway Music Theatre St. Paul, Vera Simpson: "Pal Joey", 42nd Street Moon SF, Mrs. Wilkinson: "Billy Elliot", Woodminster Oakland and Gladys Calhoun: "Memphis", Berkeley Playhouse.   Offstage, Deborah has taught voice, drama classes and trumpet for over 3 decades and is continuing now online! She also plays trumpet in the orchestra for many Bay Area theatres and loves being in the pit as well as onstage. In 2020, she sings and plays trumpet with The DrD Band, The Mixed Nuts Band and has formed her own Solo show (with friends!): Hipster Cocktail Party which performs online and in safety-protocol led live gigs. For more info on teaching and performance check out DeborahDelMastro.com . At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Deborah was in a powerful production of "Memphis" at the Julia Morgan Theatre which closed early and she is deeply aware of how blessed she has been to perform onstage. One thing has rung true throughout Deborah’s life and career - the connection and creative flow of life through music and theatre. In performing and teaching. Art is life. Music is therapy and the connection we all have within ourselves and others through experiencing music and art is fundamental and Holy. During this pause time of Covid, Deborah’s been inspiring others to find their voices and sing! And she’s been gardening ~ but mostly she is living happily ever after with the love of her life, drummer and partner extraordinaire, Paul Cicco.

    Deborah Del Mastro

  4. 12/10/2020

    Loreigna Sinclair

    Loreigna Sinclair received her Bachelors of Arts degree from AMDA College and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Since graduating she has performed in numerous productions in California and abroad. Her favorite credits include JoAnn/Ensemble in Dreamgirls International Tour, Felicia Farrell in Memphis, Naomi in the world premier of She Persisted, and Lorrell Robinson in Dreamgirls.

    Loreigna Sinclair

  5. 11/27/2020

    Nicole Zuraitis

    Grammy® nominated vocalist, pianist and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis draws from the traditions of jazz, pop and blues to create music that is rich in depth and heart.  As a bandleader, a recording artist and the premiere vocalist of the world famous Birdland Big Band among other notable ensembles, Nicole has established herself as a staple on the New York City Jazz scene and has made a significant mark on the global modern jazz landscape.  This musical chameleon brings musical ingenuity and her signature warmth to a wide array of genres and styles.  Nicole’s stunning vocal prowess paired with her facility on the piano and her talent as a consummate entertainer prove that she is anything but your average jazz singer. In 2019, Nicole’s illustrious career blossomed even further when her and her husband, renowned drummer and bandleader Dan Pugach, were dually nominated for a Grammy® for their arrangement of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene”.  Nicole can be found gracing the stages at both the iconic Birdland Jazz Club and Greenwich Village’s 55 Bar weekly, displaying her stellar vocal capacity; an intersection where virtuosity meets unbridled, genuine enthusiasm. She was named the top 40 under 40 for 2020 in Connecticut Magazine and her weekly live stream during the Covid 19 crisis "Virtual Piano Lounge Plus One" was featured in Forbes in October 2020. Nicole’s critically acclaimed 2018 release, Hive Mind (Dot Time Records) earned the title of ‘Best Jazz Album’ in the 2018 International Music and Entertainment Awards.  Nicole will be releasing her fourth studio album as a bandleader, All Wandering Hearts, in May 2020 on Dot Time Records.  In addition, Zuraitis has assembled an all-star female ensemble to record her project Generations of Her - Women Songwriters and Lyricists of the Last 100 Years. While not leading her own ensembles, Nicole performs and tours extensively with her husband’s renowned ensemble, the Dan Pugach Nonet.  While pursuing a career that has spanned the genres of jazz, pop and classical, Nicole has collaborated with such luminaries as Cyrille Aimee, Thana Alexa, Dave Stryker, Livingston Taylor, Tom Chapin, Omar Hakim, Melanie Safka, Helen Sung and Bernard Purdie. www.nicolezmusic.com

    Nicole Zuraitis

  6. 11/16/2020

    David Sanan

    David Sanan has had a lifelong love for and involvement with music. David started as a Chorister in the St. Aidan’s College Choir in Grahamstown, South Africa from 1959-1963.  He sang treble, then bass in the church choir.  They regularly broadcasted motets, high masses, solemn benedictions, hymns and other sacred music  on the South African Broadcasting Corporation. David also played trumpet in the St. Aidan’s College band for 5 years.   David attended the University of Cape Town and did degrees in microbiology and zoology. He graduated in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree, and in 1968 with an Honours Microbiology degree.  While at college he joined the University Opera School Chorus and participated as a baritone in Rossini's "The Barber of Seville” and Puccini’s “Turandot’", and his Manon Lescaut.  After college, David went on to sing in two operas as a paid chorus member with the Cape Town Opera Company. Unfortunately, Apartheid arrived and Black People were banned from entering the opera house. The entire chorus walked out in protest and that ended David’s formal involvement in music for the next 4 decades.   David returned to performing music with the BCCO under the direction of Ming Luke. He served on the BCCO board for two years and has sung bass in 10 performances.  Davis is also a teacher of Transcendental Meditation. He has taught 80 people to meditate. David also likes to laugh a lot.

    David Sanan

  7. 11/03/2020

    Claire Pearson

    Claire holds two BAs in Theatre and English from UC Berkeley. Throughout the past few years, she has worked as a teaching artist and a professional actor. Since COVID-19, she has begun to spend more time outdoors to enjoy the natural beauty the world has to offer. She continues to sing and rejoice in the joy that it brings her.

    Claire Pearson

  8. 11/02/2020

    An Introduction to Vocal Unrest

    I have spent the past fourteen years working with people on their voices. Over the years, I have encountered countless people who have been told that they can't or shouldn't see. I developed a fascination with the idea that people are afraid of their own vocal power. Where did this fear come from? We are all born with a voice and the ability to make sound. If someone thinks they have a bad voice, where is that idea born? As I began digging into these questions, I discovered that these challenges plague singers of all levels, from amateurs to professionals. A singer's relationship with their voice is a beautiful and complicated thing. Vocal Unrest is my quest to dispell any myths about what makes a "good" or "bad" singer and, instead, empower guests and listeners to own the power of their natural voice.

  • 8 Episodes

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About

Everyone, at some point or another, has been told that their voice does not deserve to be heard. On Vocal Unrest we will explore our relationship with our voice. We will delve into each guest’s opinion of their voice, how that opinion was shaped, and how they either embrace or resist their voice on a daily basis. The aim of Vocal Unrest is to explore how negative or positive opinions of our voices are created, with the ultimate goal of empowering guests and listeners to work against any negativity and reach their full vocal potential.

Information

  • Creator
    Rachel Robinson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachel Robinson
  • Show Website
    Vocal Unrest