Mike's Moment Of… Tech Diva Discipline

Featuring Nadia Roxburgh

In this episode of Mike's Moment Of…, we step behind the curtain and into the precision, problem-solving, and power that shape the moments audiences never see — but always feel.

"Tech Diva Discipline" is a deep and dynamic conversation with Nadia Roxburgh — performer-turned-technical theatre powerhouse — about the unseen work behind the work.

From early dreams of acting to discovering her true calling in stage management and lighting design, Nadia shares how rejection redirected her, discipline refined her, and curiosity fueled her evolution. What began as disappointment after auditioning for drama school became the doorway to technical mastery — and ultimately, ownership of her craft.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• The pivotal audition that changed Nadia's trajectory
• Falling in love with backstage life at the Philip Sherlock Centre
• The discipline required in technical theatre
• Lighting as storytelling, not just illumination
• Engineering, structure, and the architecture of creativity
• Why technical artists must think like both creatives and problem-solvers
• The mindset of excellence behind the scenes

Nadia speaks candidly about failure, redirection, and the importance of learning how things actually work. Her journey reminds us that discipline is not restriction — it's freedom through mastery.

This episode is a celebration of the technicians, stage managers, designers, and engineers who make magic possible — and a reminder that sometimes your greatest calling lives just behind the spotlight.

🎧 Whether you're an artist, technician, student of theatre, or simply someone navigating an unexpected pivot, this conversation will challenge you to embrace the unseen discipline shaping your own story.

Listen, reflect, and step behind the curtain.

Mike's Moment Of… — where craft meets calling.

Mike's Moment Of… Dramatic Exploration

Season 2 | Episode 3

Guest: Marcos James

In this deeply engaging episode of Mike's Moment Of… Dramatic Exploration, host Michael Sean Harris reconnects with longtime friend, collaborator, and internationally successful actor Marcos James for an expansive conversation about craft, culture, discipline, and creative evolution.

From their formative years with Cathi Levy's Little People and Teen Players Club and Ashe, to Marcos' rise on the West End, this episode traces a journey rooted in Jamaican training and global ambition. Marcos shares how a chance audition led him from Carmen to Disney's The Lion King in London—making him one of the first fully Jamaican-trained performers cast in the West End production.

The conversation moves through pivotal career moments, including:

• His transition from dancer to leading actor in The Mahabharata at Sadler's Wells
• Grueling physical training and stage combat with Royal Opera's Aida
• Landing the role of White Rat (Unsullied) on HBO's Game of Thrones—a casting that changed his life overnight
• Navigating identity, ambiguity, and accent as tools rather than limitations in casting
• His leap from London to Los Angeles, adjusting to Hollywood's casting culture, and building a thriving screen career

Marcos also reflects on recent work including Keeping Up with the Joneses, The Family Business, Days of Our Lives, and the Amazon film Cabin Pressure, where his extensive movement and combat training continues to inform his screen performances.

The episode culminates with an exciting deep dive into Marcos' original film project, Ceremony: Last of the Bloodlines—a culturally rooted psychological horror exploring trauma, inheritance, fractured family bonds, and ancestral ceremony, inspired by Caribbean spiritual traditions. Marcos discusses writing the screenplay, assembling an international creative team, and the journey toward funding and production.

This episode is a masterclass in artistic longevity, cultural authenticity, and trusting the moments that shape your path.

🎭 A must-listen for actors, creatives, and storytellers navigating purpose, preparation, and global artistry.

🔔 Listen & Subscribe

Available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms via the Reggae Online Podcast Channel.

🎧 Also Explore

• Mike's Moment Of… Songs and Stories
• Di Tallawah Table

• • Michael Sean Harris' avant-garde release Under God — streaming now on all platforms

Mike's Moment Of... Songs and Stories (S2 E2): Wayne Armond

In this rich and soulful episode of Mike's Moment Of… Songs and Stories, Michael Sean Harris sits down with legendary Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of Chalice, Wayne Armond. Known for timeless recordings and a career that spans decades of Jamaican music history, Wayne brings wisdom, humor, and generous storytelling as he reflects on his creative journey.

Together, they dive into the origins of beloved songs, the evolution of his writing and production style, and the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped one of Jamaica's most iconic bands.

In This Episode

• The story behind "I Still Love You"
• Songwriting inspiration
• How "Dance Hall Monic" came about
• Approach to production
• Priceless memories

Wayne Armond is a celebrated Jamaican musician, songwriter, vocalist, and producer best known as a founding member of the pioneering reggae band Chalice. With a signature voice and an unmistakable melodic sensibility, Wayne has contributed to some of Jamaica's most enduring musical moments—both with the band and as a solo artist and collaborator. From anthemic hits to deeply personal ballads, Wayne's work has helped define a generation of Jamaican sound and continues to inspire artists across genres and borders.

Mike's Moment Of… is a podcast hosted by Michael Sean Harris, exploring creativity, culture, and spirit through conversations with artists, thinkers, and storytellers from Jamaica, the Caribbean, and beyond.

Each episode is a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect through life, creativity, innovation and the arts.

This conversation is a treasure for music lovers, musicians, and fans of Jamaican artistry. Wayne Armond gives rare insight into the craftsmanship, lived experience, and heart behind some of the island's most meaningful songs—offering wisdom, laughter, and inspiration in every moment.

Connect with Wayne Armond

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wayne.armond.7

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/armondwayne

Youtube https://youtube.com/channel/UCAbN3lQZvXvHKZk8SmQLdfA?si=iu3JN0ELT-p-qpKX

🎧 Listen to Mike's Moment Of… wherever you get your podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/reggae-online/id6477742277?hasPaidContent=false
🌐 Follow on Instagram [ @mikesmomentof ] YouTube [ https://youtube.com/@mikesmomentofpodcast ]
📩 Contact / Collaborate: [ mikesmomentof@gmail.com ]

CREDITS

Host: Michael Sean Harris
Production:n Michael Sean Harris
Music: Michael Sean Harris

Connect with Michael Sean Harris / Reggae Online

Instagram @aelsean / @reggaeonlineschool

YouTube @michaelseanharris / @reggaeonlineschool

Linktree @ReggaeOnline

Website michaelseanharris.com / reggae-on-line.com