Maintaining Our Well Being While Creating Our Art
Maintaining well-being while creating art requires a holistic approach that addresses both physical and mental health. By establishing strong boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and building a supportive community, artists can create a sustainable and fulfilling creative life. Meet our Panel:
Chris Autore: The New Cabaret Show that everyone’s waiting for. A bio show about the life of the musician who was among such stars as Tallulah Bankhead, Connie Francis, Eddie Fisher, Bernadette Peters Rosemary Clooney, Carol King and many many more to mention with a 3 piece band. Directed by Geoff Stoner, one of the most brilliant directors. The show will be at the iconic Don’t Tell Mama. 343 W. 46th St., New York, NY. No one would settle for second best, when the best is readily available. Chris Autore is a seasoned musician, singer, entertainer who is celebrating 75 years in show business.
Quinn Lemley is an electrifying performer known for her unforgettable stage presence and powerhouse vocals
Dan Manjovi is a pianist/keyboardist, vocalist, composer, lyricist and performer, and teacher. His music and arrangements have been featured in film, onstage, and television, and have been performed and/or recorded by Donna Summer, Michael Feinstein, and Grace Hightower, among others. His song, “Somethin’s Comin’ My Way” was written at the request of Oscar-Nominated Director and Filmmaker Lee Daniels, and featured in the Academy Award-winning Lionsgate Film Precious. Manjovi is an annual favorite at New York City’s Bryant Park Piano In The Park Jazz Piano Series.
Barbara Minkus began her show business career in NYC in Julius Monk’s review, Bits and Pieces. She went on to receive rave reviews touring as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl throughout the United States. She played Lucy in the original NY recording cast of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. On Broadway, Barbara starred in The Education of Hyman Kaplan, directed by the great George Abbott.
Robert Schneider is an award-winning Director, Producer, Author, Educator, and Podcast Host residing in New York City, where he is the Artistic Director of The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company. While he has been praised by many publications and media outlets, Robert’s greatest achievement is that he is always able to get three dipping sauces automatically added to all Burger King orders. Since working as an Original Programming Producer at the Tony Award winning 54 Below, Robert has directed and produced over one hundred concerts for the venue and was nominated by Broadway World as Best Cabaret Director of the Decade.
