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Tag: Jessica Lynn Johnson

Tanya Thomas

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022
Queen Mab
Interviews

I spoke with actor Tanya Thomas about the artistic and emotional process behind the creation of her award-winning solo show, “Naturally Tan.” If you’re a solo performer – or if you want to be one – this is required viewing!

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Queen Mab and the International Man of Mystery

February 25, 2022July 29, 2022
Queen Mab
Shows

One woman…a big metal xylophone…and a tambourine that wants so badly to be a drum set! That’s my first solo show, “Queen Mab and the International Man of Mystery”

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Yes, No, Maybe So?

February 25, 2022March 18, 2023
Queen Mab
Shows

Yes, No, Maybe So – A solo show about consent…and how much we all suck at it!

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Bethany Vee

November 9, 2021November 10, 2021
Queen Mab
Interviews

I’ve been a fan of comedian, podcaster, drummer, and solo artist Bethany Vee ever since we started working together in Jessica Lynn Johnson’s solo theater classes. We sat down together to talk about comedy, podcasting, recovery, neurodivergence, and of course, drumming.

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Memorizing a Solo Show

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

I’ve done two solo shows, and both times, I felt intimidated by the memorization involved. Here’s the line memorization process that works for me. What works for YOU?

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Editing a Solo Show

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

I’m working on editing my solo show “Yes, No, Maybe So” down to an hour. Here’s the process that has worked for me. What works for YOU?

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(I put a) Stake in the Ground

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021
Queen Mab
Vlogs

I learned about the concept of “putting a stake in the ground” – or picking a date to do my show even if I don’t feel ready – from director Jessica Lynn Johnson. I’m doing just that with a new show I’m writing. I’ll see you (virtually) at Tucson Fringe in January!

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Watch my show online!

September 16, 2020September 23, 2020
Queen Mab
News!

Click here or on the image below to watch the livestream recording of my solo show for $9.99 USD. Scroll down for my blog post on the decision to share it with the world. A year or so ago, I

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