One Big Caper
One Big Caper
Athena and Phelyx
One Big Caper is an episodic, bite-sized chat about the adventures of two dreamers and storytellers, all the way from show business to what most see as the common or mundane daily experience. It is created for dreamers and storytellers by dreamers and storytellers. Athena Patacsil is a former principal Las Vegas Showgirl who has become a valuable and inspirational resource for graceful femininity and empowerment the world over. Phelyx Hopkins is better known as Professor Phelyx, a touring comedic mentalist who uses tricks to reveal truths in his funny and amazing shows. As partners in all things, this duo explores the shiny, sparkly stuff that made them stars of the stage and how that part of themselves can’t be muted, even when simply shopping for groceries in the suburbs of Denver. In this program, they explore life on stage, backstage, and off stage. Subjects like love and relationships, parenting, friendships, business, entrepreneurship, fashion, lifestyle, travel, design, self-care, psychology, non-traditional gender roles, finding adventure in all things, are explored from their very unique and often differing perspectives.
ep 053 DIY vs. Buy? What do you do?
Do it yourself or buy/make it? Which do you choose and why? Athena and Phelyx dive into this topic from years of experience in making and doing for art, performing and typical handyperson projects. When is it time to outsource your weaknesses and just buy it? Find out in this episode, where Athena and Phelyx are on opposite sides of the argument. 0:14 Performer math and maker life 2:56 Is it in your best interest to DIY? 15:56 Whatever happened to quality construction? 18:09 Athena Juicy Bit ...
Nov 18, 2023
29 min
ep 052 When Is It Going Too Far While Creating Illusions?
Athena and Phelyx are back to discuss another somewhat divisive topic. They can’t fully agree on this one. That is the subject of taking things too far—at least in the creation department. Learn how the quality and craftspersonship is handled at One Big Caper and why it matters to pay attention to details and quality. Can you tell the difference? 0:48 What does it mean to go too far? 7:53 Can YOU tell the difference? 10:08 Quality as a consideration 12:30 Investments in illusions 16:08 Right ...
Nov 4, 2023
26 min
ep 051 Halloween Horror Stories
Hell gigs and horror stories happen to all performers. It’s part of the business. In this seasonal episode, we share horror stories of gigs that happened at Halloween time, our favorite time of year! Athena shares a headlining burlesque snafu and Phelyx shares about the one time he didn’t get paid for a gig. Tune in to find out how they survived these hell gigs. *********** Want to learn more about Athena and Phelyx? Check out our solo projects at the links below. Athena: www.Showgirls.Life P...
Nov 3, 2023
21 min
ep 050 Pivotal Moments: Childhood Performer Experiences
We’re back with another pivotal moment that changed the course of our lives as entertainers. Tune in to hear the touching story of how Phelyx got his start in entertainment and how Athena progressed from catalog costumes to costumes designed by Bob Mackie and Pete Menefee. Enjoy! 1:47 Andy Warhol Quote 3:05 Phelyx Pivotal Moment 5:18 Phelyx Juicy Bit 6:45 Athena Pivotal Moment 10:32 Athena Juicy Bit 12:45 Fit is everything 14:11 https://www.showgirls.life/2020/08/01/ep-5-like-being-shot-out-o...
Oct 7, 2023
14 min
ep 049 Here’s why performers are desensitized
As career entertainers, we forget certain societal taboos due to our desensitization. There are a number of things performers are desensitized to in the normal course of a show run or being a life-long entertainer. It’s just part of the job. Curious what we forget is not “normal” to endure in life? Tune in and find out the three things we forget about because we are performers. 1:11 Athena Juicy Bit 2:10 The kinds of people that aren’t desensitized 2:52 Personal Space 5:34 Nudity 6:38 A...
Sep 28, 2023
21 min
ep 048 11 Life Skills You Didn’t Learn Because You Didn't Take Theatre Class
Here at One Big Caper, we discuss how our life in Showbiz has impacted our offstage life and everything we do outside of the theatre. We decided to compile the list of topics that come up in nearly every episode as skills we developed while working in the theatre that should really be taught in everyday classrooms. Tune in to 11 Life Skills You Didn’t Learn Because You Didn't Take Theatre Class to discover if you missed any of these valuable lessons because you didn’t get a chance to be in th...
Sep 9, 2023
32 min
ep 047 Oppression and Rebellion in Self Expression
Athena and Phelyx are back to discuss how their inner rebels came to be and how they are now navigating life as adults with those rebels. Rebellion is always born out of oppression, so it’s no wonder the world is quite chaotic these days. Tune in to learn more about inner rebels, the birthplace of Punk and other fringe community tales and ways that people are expressing their own rebels. Is the rebel in you strong too? Join us! 1:46 Let’s talk about rebels 7:12 Phelyx Juicy Bit 9:31 A d...
Aug 30, 2023
36 min
ep 046 The Choices Artists Make in Life
Here at One Big Caper, the subject of the artist’s life comes up a lot. It may seem weird to some, the choices artists make in life. Why would anyone choose a life of stress, worry, and sometimes poverty, just for the sake of art? Athena and Phelyx dive into this topic from their personal experiences as career performers and share their thoughts about what is so great about being an artist. The stereotype of the Starving Artist comes up again and again. The question is, why does society not v...
Aug 12, 2023
33 min
ep 045 The Truth About Immersive Experiences
This is a hot-button topic in this household—immersive experiences. Why is it that everywhere you turn there is an immersive experience that “you have to see”? In this episode, Athena and Phelyx discuss the trend and how it is affecting the arts and showbiz in general. Tune in to see who loves it and who hates it. 0:17 Why is immersive such a hot-button topic? 5:24 Different experiences and experiments 7:28 Phelyx Juicy Bit #1 15:16 Criticism #1 19:15 Phelyx Juicy Bit #2 22:13 Criticism...
Jul 29, 2023
36 min
ep 044 What values are you prioritizing?
Athena and Phelyx continue the conversation about Values from the last episode https://youtu.be/ZtTkl7n73II and share how they live their lives according to their values. If you are feeling like you need a change in your life but you aren’t sure what it is, you may just need a values check. Watch to learn how important it is to know your values and how to start prioritizing them for a happier life. 2:49 What are values? 5:31 Can values change? 11:54 Am I living according to my values? 13:18 W...
Jul 15, 2023
22 min
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