We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Sarah Teubner. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Sarah below.

Sarah, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

I have always enjoyed performing. A few years ago found me with full-time professional job in education, mother of three, side hustle entrepreneur, but with no real outlet for my performance creative side. I hadn’t done live theatre in a very long time. So I decided to audition for a show with the local Arts Council. It was Calendar Girls. Not only would this be my first time on stage in decades, I would also be almost completely naked in one scene. But, I wanted to do it. I got cast as a role that I found myself truly connecting with, Ruth. She finds out her husband is having an affair and is able to break out of her shell and discover what she wants out of life. I throughly enjoyed the show and my fellow cast mates. While it was a risk (especially since some of my students from my classes came to see me), I am so glad I did it. I went on and did another small show and had an absolute blast with that small cast as well. Then, shutdown hit. I found myself with this urge to perform but no real platform. Then, I read about doing audiobooks. I set up an account, got some equipment, did some auditions, and landed a few audiobooks. I absolutely loved it! Plus, I could record after my family fell asleep, so I didn’t lose family time. This led to me getting a job with a non-profit education group to narrate historical information cards. This was completely fun for me as a history major/teacher! I learned so much, but I also felt like I was helping teachers with using this resource. When I was asked to do some voice and acting work by former students who are making short films, I jumped at the chance, Yes, it was because I love performing but also because I absolutely adore these students. To see them working so hard for their goals is such a blessing for me.

Sarah, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I really am just a creative who likes learning new things and seeing what I can accomplish with my voice talent. I have always loved to do accents of all sorts. I did theatre in middle school and high school and have always felt thankful for those people who were in it with me. Theatre was a place where you could be yourself and no one thought it was weird or strange – IT’S THEATRE!! I’m not afraid to ask questions or put myself out there. My first audiobook job came about from me reaching out to the author on social media. I think what I am most proud of is that I’m showing my children that not matter what, you keep true to your passions. It’s real easy a as parent to lose who you are in the daily hustle of family life. But always allow time for your passions to be explored. My daughter is in theatre at her school and is also fantastic at accents. I never want her to lose that passion for the stage. My oldest son writes folklore and completely blows me away with his creative writing. My youngest son is just pure joy – always there to join in on the fun. I am so very thankful to have my partner who supports my creative endeavors and is my biggest fan. I love her so much for the endless support she gives me in my creative ventures.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

I fell like the most rewarding aspect is in the other side of the project. You work hard towards a goal, putting in endless sweat/tears/energy/time. You push and push and then, when you get there, you can look in the mirror and say, ” I did it.” Then comes the hard part – figuring out what’s next.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neiley99?igsh=bHZpOHFsaWM3bGxp&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEdwardsAudio?mibextid=2JQ9oc
• Other: https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=AHWQ1OZDTJAMM

Image Credits
Last picture is from Grand Prairie Arts Council’s production of Calendar Girls in 2017.