Episodes
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Members of the Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band met with Tamara to tell the original story of the band, their personal stories with it and how others can be part of the band! (whether as participant or enjoyer) Band organizer Jeremy Fink and members Janine Platt and Marissa Fink (no relation!) talk about how they came to join the band and some of their favorite experiences with the Portland Maine based second-line style activist band.
For more information on the Ideal Maine Band and other events and organizations referenced in the podcast, visit the links below:
Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band FB Page
Ideal Maine Band Newsletter Signup
A YouTube video of some of the band playing Joe Avery's Blues
Mayo Street Arts
Porchfest Portland Maine
Honkfest
Friends of Congress Square Park
For more information on the hostess, visit www.TamaraLilly.com
Find more episodes of the TAMgents Podcast at www.TAMgents.com
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Tamara chatted with Equity Stage Manager from Maine Aaron Watson (a 2018 guest on the Stage Door Diva podcast), in 2022 to discuss how his theater career was affected by the pandemic, and then again in 2023 to touch base. This episode is a compilation of the 2022-23 conversations.
(see link to 2018 episode and original show notes below)
As of December 2023, Aaron has been subbing as Stage Manager on his first Broadway production, How To Dance In Ohio.
Here's a link to a few of the places and shows discussed in the episode:
Into the Woods understudies reel:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cri9ZO4tycq/?fbclid=IwAR0_xwPb8sj9cLr2KWoXpfgTAAE7q_SP_HBfDx_UutCsZIbMJ_wlL6ATomY
New London Barn Playhouse: https://www.nlbarn.org
MacGyver the Musical: https://macgyver.com/musical/
For more information, follow Aaron at ohgingersnaps on Instagram, and at www.AaronAWatson.com
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2018 Episode re-release:
https://tamgents.com/stage-door-diva-series-aaron-watson-stage-manager
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An interview Tamara conducted with professional stage manager Aaron Watson in 2018. Part of the TAMgents Stage Door Diva Series. (Our next episode will be interviews with Aaron from 2022 and 2023, discussing post-covid professional theater)
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Show notes from the 2018 episode:
Aaron A. Watson is a Non-Union Stage Manager who is currently working out of New York City as a Stage Manager for theatre, dance, and more!
Aaron can currently be seen working on the hit show Cleopatra at Chelsea Music Hall.
Aaron's work has brought him across all four corners of the United States in various touring productions, but his heart always brings him back to his shows in New York, much of which has been new works and workshops.
Aaron also enjoys photography, fitness, camping, hiking, shopping, and driving the world crazy with his unique hashtags, #littlegingerinthebigcity and #littlegingertouringthebigcountry, which some fail to see is an irony mimicking the Looney Toon's type cartoons where the "rotund" evil villain was always named "Slim", making it comical to call his 6'3" self "little".
He hails from the great Pine Tree State of Maine where he both grew up and went to college. The pine scented air and vast lakes are some of Aaron's favorite things about Vacationland, and he enjoys visiting whenever he can.
If you'd like to know more about Aaron, he shares all his hijinks around the country with the world on his social media!The Stage Door Diva began as a column in the Coastal Journal in Midcoast Maine. Over time, Tamara Lilly realized she wanted to tell more and more indepth stories, beyond the page. The focus is on Theater folks in Maine and beyond!
Links mentioned in the interview:
www.aaronawatson.com
http://cirqueproductions.com
Cleopatraexperience.com
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For more episodes of the TAMgents podcast, visit www.TAMgents.com
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Tamara marks one year of the TAMgents podcast.
Check out episodes from the inaugural year at www.TAMgents.com
Learn more about Tamara at www.TamaraLilly.com
email [email protected] for more information.
Follow the TAMgents Podcast on Facebook!
www.tamgents.com
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Tamara sits down with Greg Baker of The Portland Maine Comedy festival, to talk about his comedy journey, this year's festival and the Maine comedy community. The festival runs August 24 - 27, 2023 and is an annual event. (so don't hesitate to listen, even after these dates, you'll want to be in the know for subsequent years!
Links:
The Portland Maine Comedy Festival & Sponsors
Full Schedule
Feature & Headlining Shows
Hey Party People
Tamara's website for VO, Public Speaking, Hosting and More!
The TAMgents Podcast on Facebook
Other episodes of the TAMgents podcast can be found at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, your favorite podcast directory and www.TAMgents.com
For more information, email [email protected]
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Tamara chats with Lynn, a survivor of abuse, about her struggle to free herself and her children from an abusive husband and father. Topics include drug and alcohol abuse, the family court system, mental health, physical and mental abuse.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there are many resources, organizations and individuals ready to help. (including those below)
National Domestic Abuse Hotline (also Resources and Chat)
Maine: (even if not in your region of the state, these folks can find you help within near you)
Safe Voices
New Hope Midcoast
For more information on hostess Tamara Lilly, visit www.tamaralilly.com (booking available for Speaking Engagements, Hosting Events and Voiceover.)
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As part of the Liberation Series, Tamara speaks with Grace Kendall, Director of Development and Engagement at the Safe Voices Organization in Lewiston, Maine. From the Safe Voices website: Domestic Violence, also referred to as Domestic Abuse, is a pattern of coercive behavior in which one person attempts to control another through threats or actual use of physical violence, sexual assault, and verbal or psychological abuse. Many victims of abuse do not recognize that they are abused. Anyone can be a victim of abuse, no matter their race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, education, or income level.
Last year, Safe Voices assisted over 2,220 survivors. Safe Voices currently operates the only shelter and support services for victims of domestic abuse and violence, sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. Their offices provide person-to-person, individualized safety planning and advocacy, as well as support groups, information and referrals, court advocacy, transportation, accommodation for shelter, community education, and professional trainings. Safe Voices provides over 15,000 hours of direct support annually supporting victims of domestic violence, teen dating violence, stalking, and human sex trafficking. To see how you can support this amazing organization, visit www.safevoices.org.
24/7 Helpline 1-800-559-2927
Grace’s email: [email protected]
Domestic Abuse resources:
Safe Voices Wish List
Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
New Hope Midcoast
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Other links:
Great Falls Comedy Club
Host Tamara Lilly
TAMgents.com
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An interview Tamara conducted with Dan Goggin, creator of the Nunsense franchise, in 2018. Part of the TAMgents Stage Door Diva Series.
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The Stage Door Diva Interviews "Nunsense" creator Dan Goggin!
Dan Goggin came to New York from Alma, Michigan to study as a classical countertenor. He began his professional career singing in the Tony award-winning Broadway production of "Luther" starring Albert Finney. While appearing in a comic folk-duo called "The Saxons" he began writing. This led to scores for the off-Broadway musical, Hark! (in which he also appeared) , the Broadway production of Legend and two revues. Goggin received the 1986 Outer Critics' Circle Awards given to Nunsense for Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Music. Nunsense and Nunsense 2: The Second Coming, both starring Rue McClanahan have been recorded for the A&E Television Network. Nunsense 3: The Jamboree toured the U.S. starring Georgia Engel and has been recorded for television at the Grand Ole Opry starring Vicki Lawrence. Nunsense A-Men! opened at the 47th Street Theatre in New York in June 1998 and has since been produced with "Laugh-In's" Arte Johnson, impressionist Frank Gorshin, and Olympic Champion Greg Louganis. Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical premiered in October 1998, followed by a national tour starring Dody Goodman, Jeff Trachta and Dawn Wells. The Nuncrackers television special playing on the PBS network starring Rue McClanahan with guest star John Ritter, received and Emmy nomination for Best Musical Score. Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense premiered in September 2002 and is currently out on DVD. The All-Star touring production of Nunsense featuring Kaye Ballard, Georgia Engel, Mimi Hines, Darlene Love and Lee Meriwether marked the 20th anniversary of the original show. In 2004 Dan's "serious piece" The Traditional Latin Mass was recorded by cast members and friends. In 2005 Nunsensations: The Nunsense Vegas Revue premiered and in 2008, there was a national tour of Nunsense starring Sally Struthers. Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class (A one-nun musical) and Nunset Boulevard: The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show are the latest shows in the series.
(The run referenced was at Portland Stage Company referenced through September 9, 2018.)
Learn more about Maine State Music Theatre at www.msmt.org.
Nunsense central is located at www.nunsense.com !
Check out Danny’s new production at https://www.johnnymanhattanthemusical.com/
For more information on Tamara, visit www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected]
Additional episodes available at www.TAMgents.com
More episodes from the Stage Door Diva podcast available at www.stagedoordiva.com
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Tamara chats with Candace Sandborn of Radiant Image, a personal style and image consultant. Candace coaches her clients on clothing color and fit, hair and makeup, shopping for the clothes and looks that flatter your body, and how to create a capsule wardrobe, saving you stress, time and money.
For more information, find Candace online in the following places:
www.radiantimage.me LinkedIn.com/company/radiant-image facebook.com/radiantimageme For more information on booking Tamara for VO and Public Speaking events, visit: www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected] -
In the third episode of The Liberation Series, Tamara chats with Ann, whose experience with childhood abuse set a foundation for subsequent abusive relationships, and a 15-year abusive work environment. Topics include child abuse, degradation, gaslighting, diminishing self-esteem, workplace bullying and workplace abuse.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there are many resources, organizations and individuals ready to help. (including those below)
National Domestic Abuse Hotline (also Resources and Chat)
Maine: (even if not in your region of the state, these folks can find you help within near you)
Safe Voices
New Hope Midcoast
For more information on hostess Tamara Lilly, visit www.tamaralilly.com (booking available for Speaking Engagements, Voiceover and Public Speaking Coaching.
Previous episodes in The Liberation Series
Tamara: https://tamgents.com/the-liberation-series-tamara
Kate: https://tamgents.com/the-liberation-series-kate
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Tamara chats with Marita Kennedy-Castro of Embody the Rhythm.
Marita Kennedy-Castro (she/her) is an embodied movement artist, dance educator and intercultural bridge-builder. She is founder of Embody the Rhythm, and artistic director, choreographer and performer with New Moon Ensemble. She resides in the un-ceded territory of the Wabanaki peoples, which we call Portland, Maine under colonization. Marita is passionate about contributing to cultural preservation, building intercultural communities and illuminating avenues to healing through movement as medicine.
A note from Marita:
It feels important to mention that for those of us in white bodies, many of our ancestors too had practices of communal dancing and music sharing as part of life rituals that connect us to each other, and to the earth. Many of these traditions have been largely lost or buried in the dominant culture. The focus on individualism, constructed race, class and gender hierarchies, and capitalism have had a lot to do with people of all backgrounds losing these communal practices. I believe all people have an innate connection to music and dancing, that it’s a vital part of being human. The traditions have been quietly forced out of our daily rituals and celebrations through valuing things like “productivity” and financial “success” over living life. We have much to learn from cultures who recognize the importance of continuing and preserving these traditions. This is another reason why intentional cultural preservation is so essential.
Links to people and organizations mentioned in this episode:
New Moon Ensemble - Dance & Drumming of Guinea, West Africa: https://embodytherhythm.com/new-moon-ensemble/ Namory Keita https://www.namorydrum.com/ Sayon Camara https://sayoncamaradrumming.com/ Annegret Baier https://www.annegretbaier.com/ Dance & Drumming with Liz Fowler & Namory Keita in Kittery, ME https://www.facebook.com/groups/131576593823/ Prevention. Action. Change.
https://pacmaine.com/ Here For The Music program, with Calling All Crows: https://www.callingallcrows.org/hftm Previous episodes in this series: Sayon and Lev Camara https://tamgents.com/sayon-camara-african-drumming Deborah Como-Kepler https://tamgents.com/psychological-benefits-of-dancemovement For more episodes of the TAMgents podcast, visit www.tamgents.com For more information or to contact Tamara about VO and Speaking opportunities, visit www.tamaralilly.com -
Second episode of The Liberation Series, an interview with Kate, who was emotionally and physically abused in a six year relationship. Topics include gaslighting, demeaning language, BDSM, sexual abuse, therapy, polyamory, diminishing self-esteem, and narcissistic personalities.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there are many resources, organizations and individuals ready to help. (including those below)
National Domestic Abuse Hotline (also Resources and Chat)
Maine: (even if not in your region of the state, these folks can find you help within near you)
Safe Voices
New Hope Midcoast
For more information on hostess Tamara Lilly, visit www.tamaralilly.com (booking available for Speaking Engagements, Voiceover and Public Speaking Coaching.
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Tamara chats with homesteaders Matt and Alicia Rice, from Back Achers Farm in Anson, Maine. The couple talks about their move, short and long term plans, as well as details of their growing farm. Topics include gardening, raising animals for food, harvesting, preserving, maple syrup-ing and more!
Find Back Achers Farm on social media at:
https://www.facebook.com/backachersme https://instagram.com/backachersmeRecommended by Matt & Alicia - A few great resources for those starting out:
https://homesteadingfamily.com/ https://polyfacefarms.com/ Joel Salatins books are great resources as well. There are several Maine homesteading and farming groups on Facebook as well. There really is a wealth of info out there and people are willing to help for the most part. Find the IT Sucks Podcast at www.BTSMaine.com More information on the Fi Collar at https://tryfi.com/ For more information on hostess Tamara, or to book her for VO, coaching or a public speaking opportunity, visit www.tamaralilly.com -
The first in an ongoing series of interviews with guests, as well as Tamara's own account and writings on the topic of surviving and escaping abuse. Physical, emotional, mental, relationship, parental, work and more.
Tamara "ran away from home" at 42, leaving a marriage of emotional abuse and unhealthy control. In the months leading up to that event, she kept a written record of her thoughts, fears, feelings, plans and hopes. She reads the first "chapter" of those musings in this episode.
For more information on Tamara for voiceover, public speaking and coaching, visit www.tamaralilly.com
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Tamara chats with Ms. USA Universe 2022, Mikell Reed Carroll. Maine native, pageant winner and consultant, global citizen. Mikell is originally from Bath, Maine and currently lives in Belgrade, Serbia with her US Diplomat husband and two children. A lawyer by training, Mikell has so much to share about her work on behalf of abused women, needy children, heart disease in women and more. Her business is Carroll Crown Consulting.
Connect with Mikell on her social media at:
https://www.facebook.com/mikell.carroll
https://www.facebook.com/carrollcrownconsulting
https://www.facebook.com/mrsdcuniverse
If you would like to help provide easter baskets to children in Serbia and Kosovo, please feel free to private message her!
For more information or to contact Tamara, visit www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected]
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Allison Hopkins of Wilcox Wellness & Fitness in Brunswick, Maine visits and talks about how she moved from a career in corporate science to helping folks move toward their best health. Wilcox is a personal training facility, focusing on functional training, group sessions and is for adults of all ages. They offer Strength Training, Strength & Conditioning, Strength & Mobility as well as one-on-one sessions.
Learn more at https://www.wilcoxwellnessfitness.com.
Learn more about the Trial program here.
Follow them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/WILCOXBrunswick
For more information on host Tamara, visit www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected]
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Tamara chats with Maine-based Dutch filmmaker Zulilah Merry about her observational documentary, No One Told Me and how she endevours to create conversation, understanding and resources regarding the postpartum experience.
No One Told Me provides a raw and honest look at the postpartum period, a unique time in a woman's life that is rarely captured in documentary film.
The purely observational footage of incredibly intimate moments shows the highs and lows encountered by parents Elise and Marc as they adapt to life with a baby. Focusing on the new mother, the film shares the physical, hormonal and psychological changes she faces during the first 10 weeks of motherhood.
Links:
No One Told Me website
Film Instagram
Film Facebook
Merry Film website
Merrybell Motel
For more information on Tamara or to book her for voiceover, speaking engagements or public speaking coaching, visit www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected]
Find previous episodes at www.tamgents.com
www.tamge
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Tamara shares an update on the the podcast and upcoming guests as well as her musings on the emotional ups and downs of the holiday season, her latest creative endeavor, and a little talk about planners going into the new year.
Todoist App
Dragontree Dreambook & Planner
Tools for Wisdom planner
Tamara's website
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Tamara chats with Carol Marquis, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick (Maine). Carol shares information on the program, and how it empowers the potential of children. Find out how you can engage with the organization as volunteer, Big, donor or corporate sponsor.
For more information visit www.bbbsbathbrunswick.org.
Donate here! >>> Empower Potential!
For more information on podcast hostess Tamara, visit www.tamaralilly.com or email [email protected].
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Tamara chats with psycho-therapist Deborah Como-Kepler about the psychological benefits of dance, and her experience with dance therapy and most recently African Dance in Maine.
Referenced links:
https://embodytherhythm.com
www.sayoncamaradrumming.com
http://jehkuluregistration.blogspot.com/2017/08/#2722922431341788337
https://jehkulu.org/
http://www.movingcompanydancestudio.com/adult-classes
poundit.com
https://www.facebook.com/Resurgencedance
Details on the Authentic Movement Class led by Kay Mann at Bath Dance Works: 207-504-1929 or email: [email protected] for further information. Ongoing Saturday mornings October through April 10:00-12:30 on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Cost is $20-$30/session on a sliding scale.
Deborah Como-Kepler can be reached via [email protected]
Learn more about Tamara Lilly at www.tamaralilly.com. For more information or to arrange coaching, speaking engagement or to be considered as a podcast guest, email [email protected].
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