Installment 3 - Ishah Janssen-Faith

Part 1: For the third installment of Keeping the Lights On we sit down with Ishah Janssen-Faith, a hardworking actor, writer, and producer whose story goes far beyond the "actor waits tables while waiting for her big break" cliché.

Part 2: This week we get an in-depth look at Ishah's interesting day job history and learn just what it takes for this artist to survive.

Part 3: Ishah gives us a glimpse into the world of running a downtown theatre company and the challenges that come along with it.

Part 4: Ishah offers some fascinating insight into how she balances her life and what happens when she works jobs that aren't creatively satisfying.

Part 5: The Secret Life of Being an Artist.

Part 6: Hailing cabs for the outside world.

Part 7: Ishah reaches a breaking point with one of her day jobs and shares the dreams she has for her future.

Part 8: Insurance woes and day job worries.

Part 9: A raw and honest look at one artist's feelings about criticism, self-doubt, and dealing with audience response to her work.

Part 10: Our third installment closes with an uplifting take on making art (and surviving) no matter what.