Art, crafts, music, games, coaching sessions and so much more…
Side gigs are nothing new for theatre folks and many Seattle artists have been putting their creative talents to use in various ways during this COVID-19 shut down period. Here are just a few examples of the amazing work that theatre artists have been doing “on the side”.

We encourage you to support these small businesses and artist makers.

Larry Albert: Aural Visio LLC
website: www.harrynile.com
contact: albertlarry@yahoo.com

Theatre artists, John Patrick Lowrie and Larry Albert produce and syndicate professional full cast audio dramas. They use talented voices who are members of SAG-AFTRA, many of whom have appeared at Taproot. Aural Visio sells their products as $1.99 downloads. You may have seen Larry on the Taproot stage as The Bailiff in The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge (pictured here).

D.R. Amromin: Sugarcoat Seattle
website: https://www.instagram.com/sugarcoat_seattle/  
contact: danarobyn@gmail.com

Dana Amromin is a sound designer AND a pastry chef. She serves up custom sweets of all kinds and can ship them anywhere in the US. If you found brownies in your Gala box…those came fresh from the Sugarcoat Seattle kitchen! Check out her Instagram page to order more.

Keith Dahlgren: DW Distilling
website: www.dwdistilling.net   
contact: dwdistillers@gmail.com

DW Distilling distils their brandy from already-casked Washington wines, which adds unique flavors and shortens the cask times after distillation. They use all-copper pot-stills, and they cask their brandy in American oak, which adds lovely vanilla and caramels to the taste. Each wine brings its own individual flavor to the brandy, so no two are alike.

Marianna de Fazio: Speak the Speech
website: www.mariannadefazio.com
contact: marianna.defazio@gmail.com

Marianna coaches public speaking and presentation prep, accent modification and voice and speech.   Individual or small group coaching available.

Edd Key: The RedBarn Studio
website: www.theredbarnstudio.com  
contact: eddkey@theredbarnstudio.com

The RedBarn Studio offers music teaching and coaching – both individual and group sessions–in voice and most instruments. The studio also offers audio and video recording and production, songwriting and composition.

Shaunyce Omar: Somar Queens N Things
website and contact:
Instagram or Etsy

Queens N Things features pretty accessories for women by women. Handmade and handpainted earrings—many one of a kind! Specializing in big statement pieces and ankara fabric pieces. Please order through my Instagram page or Etsy shop.

Matthew Posner: Hand to Mouth Creative
website: https://www.instagram.com/handtomouthcreative/
contact: https://www.instagram.com/handtomouthcreative/

The fun “chipper” puppet featured in Taproot’s 2021 Gala was created by Seattle theatre artist, Matthew Posner. Check out “Instagram: @handtomouthcreative” for more custom puppets of all shapes and sizes!

Casey Raiha: Casey Raiha VO
website: www.CaseyRaihaVO.com
contact: Casey@CaseyRaihaVO.com

Casey not only offers voiceover for businesses, but also public and private singing concerts.  Ask him about his signature, Rat-Pack-Era show, “The King of Swing”.

Emily Ravenscraft: Kentucky Chamber Orchestra
website: www.Kentuckychamber.org
contact: emily.l.ravenscraft@gmail.com

You might have heard Emily and her violin in Taproot’s musical, Sweet Land (pictured here). She’s also a member of The Kentucky Chamber, a community orchestra promoting arts in the Louisville region. Check out their website for upcoming performances.

Miranda Antoinette Troutt: Miranda Antoinette Designs
website: https://mirandaantoinette.wixsite.com/madesigns
contact: miranda.antoinette@comcast.net

Miranda designs and builds custom garments as well as providing alterations, repairs, or re-purposing services. She also creates and sells ready-made garments and accessories. The majority of her work uses recycled fabrics and repurposes old garments instead of letting them be thrown away. Most Miranda Antoinette designs incorporate elements of fantasy, whimsy, or vintage/historical inspired elements.

Sam Vance: vancearts
website: www.vancearts.com
contact: vancearts@gmail.com

As a painter, Sam is really drawn to old signs, neon arrows and retro architecture. Recently he has been exploring the world of book illustration. Check out his website for fine art originals, prints, and illustrated books.

Brad Walker: D&D with Brad
website: https://www.walkerbrad.com/dmaster
contact: walker.brad@gmail.com

Need someone to lead you and your friends and family on a harrowing, interactive adventure? Whether you are new to Dungeons and Dragons or are a veteran hero, Brad runs online games of D&D that are character and story-driven, and always a great time! If you or a loved one desires a night filled with interesting puzzles, silly character voices, and exciting combat… look no further!