Julie McCarthy: Jewels Says

Jewels says she hasn't quite yet come down to earth after Mamma Mia and shares some of the trials and favourite moments from both on stage and backstage. Her experience was also a reminder that the world is still full of wonderful young people and you're never too old until you're dead.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Kelowna Actors Studio - Education

Jewels says most of us don’t remember details as well as we think, it’s hard to remember everything you’ve said to whom and a child’s world today is very different from their parents’ and grandparents’. Best to adapt rather than stubbornly clinging to old ideas and mistakes. It's better for us too. email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssays

Jewels says she sometimes doesn't understand why children think the way they often do, even though she was an irrational child herself once upon a time, and even though lice aren't a health risk, they're gross and caused her nightmares back in the day.And it's possible that if a child looks excessively unkempt, people might subconsciously treat them as though they're not cared for. email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssays

Jewels chats with Kelowna Actors Studio Resident Music Director Spencer "appropriately named" Bach about his passion for playing, teaching, learning, listening to and sharing music and particularly musical theatre. Thank you for the music. If lockdown taught us anything, it was the importance of art. OH and is Spencer related to Johann Sebastian? We may never know.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysSpencer's Instagram: @spencer_bachEpisode ReferencesKelowna Actors StudioJohann Sebastian Bach

Jewels says people are fascinating when you take the time to get to know them. She chats with actor/singer/great guy Michael Esposito II, who is playing Sky in Kelowna Actors Studio's Mamma Mia, and he has an album!!email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Michael's Instagram: @mespo2 Short Path: HopeShort Path: ExistNight and Day - Michael's albumWorkshop – The History of SummerJonathon MonroAdam MatthiasNora McLellan Deerhurst resortAlan Menken Musical: The Apprenticeship of Duddy KravitzRyan Scott Oliver Musical: 35 mm

Jewels says Kelowna has some pretty impressive sports and showbiz venues, and she especially appreciates the Kelowna Actors Studio's investment in the technical side of their productions. The tech team are the unsung heroes. PLUS: Don't buy Mamma Mia tickets from resellers who inflate prices or are selling fake tickets!! YES THIS IS HAPPENING.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Prospera PlaceRotary Centre for the ArtsKelowna Actors Studio - Mamma Mia ticketsKelowna Community TheatreJewels Says: Airbnb : Not for Me (previous episode)

Jewels says one of the great things about an extended stay in Kelowna and being in Mamma Mia is the fabulous women she has met, one of whom is today's guest, Delphine Litke.Delphine is an actor, podcaster, a beautiful singer, a beautiful person, and one of Jewels' newest fun friends.Instagram: @jewelssaysemail: jewelssays@gmail.comEpisode References:Delphine's Instagram: @delphinesirenKelowna Community Theatre - this is where Mamma Mia is playingMamma Mia TicketsRock me Baby TicketsRocky Mountain High - an Evening with John Denver - TicketsBarb Samuel - Sista B and the BoysThe Tingle Podcast on SpotifyLee Holdridge and Lee on WikipediaKelowna Fringe

Jewels says love is blind - well, she's obviously not the first person to say that, but she AGREES that love is blind. When you love someone, even if that someone is a dog, they look so beautiful to you. Plus a less than satisfying - but final - scam conclusion.email: jewelssays@gmail.comInstagram: @jewelssaysEpisode References:Jackie Pirico's Instagram: @jackiepirico