Episode Summary Melanie Cripps in “Performer Spotlight” tells us what it was like auditioning for Chicago. “Thank you 5” is all about staying in your craft and going where the work is. In “Professor’s Corner”, Nikki Snelson is back to discuss why this unfortunate lockdown could be a blessing, if you take advantage of it.   Intro to this Episode In this Episode of “In The Holding Room” we are joined by Melanie Cripps for “Performer Spotlight”. She has performed in theme parks, on cruise ships and National Tours, in Singapore, Dubai, Germany and on the West End Stage. Just a few of her credits include, Annie, Chicago, Starlight Express and Cats. She talks about her audition experiences for Chicago, shares great advice on selecting your audition songs, and explains why sometimes you have to sacrifice who you are for what you want to become. In “Thank you 5” this week, I talk about doing what you need to do to stay in your craft, and sometimes that means going where the work is and not waiting for the work to come to you. Nikki Snelson in “Professor’s Corner” brings you some amazing advice. With incredible Broadway, off-Broadway and National Tour credits to her name, she has the performance and first-hand experience to give meaning, fun and practical advice. Her experience as an arts educator also give her the expertise to know first-hand what students and young professional need to hear. You are going to love her three BIG pieces of advice. Resources For all your audition needs including sheet music, tracks, monologues advice and so much more visit: https://performerstuff.com/ Engage with the Show facebook.com/InTheHoldingRoom Nikki Snelson Musical Theater Mayhem https://www.facebook.com/MusicalTheatreMayhem Fan Page https://www.nikkisnelson.com/Nikki_Snelson.html