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Shana is Co-Founding Artistic Director of the Montreal based circus company The 7 Fingers. Since its founding in 2002, Carroll has written, directed and choreographed 12 of their touring and/or resident shows, 3 of which (Passengers, Duel Reality, Dear San Francisco) are currently running, and which also includes Sequence 8 at NY City Center and Traces off- Broadway run at Union Square Theatre. Carroll received a Drama Desk Nomination for Choreography and Best Theatrical Experience for their show Traces. Outside The 7 Fingers, Carroll directed Cirque du Soleil’s first- ever ice show Crystal, in addition to their performance at the Academy Awards in 2012. Also, for Cirque du Soleil, Carroll was circus choreographer and designer for their shows Iris (Los Angeles) and Paramour (Broadway). Other credits include: Queen of the Night (Drama Desk Recipient); Soul of the Ocean (Moment Factory); Cité Mémoire (Lemieux-Pilon); and the Sochi Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies (medieval segment). Prior to directing and choreography, Carroll was herself a trapeze artist, performing for over 20 years in the air with circuses and dance companies around the world, most notably as the original solo trapeze artist for Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco. She also appeared in Cirque du Soleil produced television and film. Now based in Montreal, where she relocated in 1991 to attend l’École Nationale de Cirque, Carroll is originally from Berkeley, California. In 2023, Carroll was inducted into the Ordre of Arts and Letters of Quebec, a distinction honoring those who have contributed to artistic and cultural development in the province of Quebec.
Most recently, Carroll was Circus Designer and Co-choreographer of the musical Water For Elephants, first at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and now in its Broadway run at the Imperial Theatre, for which she received a Suzi Bass Award and the Chita Rivera Award for Best Choreography, as well as Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle nominations in the same category.
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Shana is Co-Founding Artistic Director of the Montreal based circus company The 7 Fingers. Since its founding in 2002, Carroll has written, directed and choreographed 12 of their touring and/or resident shows, 3 of which (Passengers, Duel Reality, Dear San Francisco) are currently running, and which also includes Sequence 8 at NY City Center and Traces off- Broadway run at Union Square Theatre. Carroll received a Drama Desk Nomination for Choreography and Best Theatrical Experience for their show Traces. Outside The 7 Fingers, Carroll directed Cirque du Soleil’s first- ever ice show Crystal, in addition to their performance at the Academy Awards in 2012. Also, for Cirque du Soleil, Carroll was circus choreographer and designer for their shows Iris (Los Angeles) and Paramour (Broadway). Other credits include: Queen of the Night (Drama Desk Recipient); Soul of the Ocean (Moment Factory); Cité Mémoire (Lemieux-Pilon); and the Sochi Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies (medieval segment). Prior to directing and choreography, Carroll was herself a trapeze artist, performing for over 20 years in the air with circuses and dance companies around the world, most notably as the original solo trapeze artist for Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco. She also appeared in Cirque du Soleil produced television and film. Now based in Montreal, where she relocated in 1991 to attend l’École Nationale de Cirque, Carroll is originally from Berkeley, California. In 2023, Carroll was inducted into the Ordre of Arts and Letters of Quebec, a distinction honoring those who have contributed to artistic and cultural development in the province of Quebec.
Most recently, Carroll was Circus Designer and Co-choreographer of the musical Water For Elephants, first at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and now in its Broadway run at the Imperial Theatre, for which she received a Suzi Bass Award and the Chita Rivera Award for Best Choreography, as well as Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle nominations in the same category.
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Kimberly began her career in the entertainment industry as a Freelance Stage Manager working with regional theatres throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Production and Design from California State University, Fullerton. Kimberly has served as the Resident Stage Manager for the Tony award winning Deaf West Theatre, Production Stage Manager for Disney Live Entertainment, Manager of Production Operations for Princess Cruises and currently serves as the Associate Director of Production for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, overseeing venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall as well as traveling with the organization on tours throughout the world.
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Kimberly began her career in the entertainment industry as a Freelance Stage Manager working with regional theatres throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Production and Design from California State University, Fullerton. Kimberly has served as the Resident Stage Manager for the Tony award winning Deaf West Theatre, Production Stage Manager for Disney Live Entertainment, Manager of Production Operations for Princess Cruises and currently serves as the Associate Director of Production for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, overseeing venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall as well as traveling with the organization on tours throughout the world.
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Along with his wife Jennifer, Jason Whicker is the co-owner of ‘On The FLY Productions’, a full service provider of Aerial and Flying Effects around the world. Jason has been working for over 20 years as a Flying Director, Choreographer, and Aerial Director. He is an ETCP Certified Arena and Theatre Rigger. Jason has worked on all different types of productions from Broadway - American Idiot, Spongebob, King Kong, Moulin Rouge; TV - AGT, Fake Off, Game of Talents, Little Big Shots; Cruise Ships - Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Princess Cruise Lines, and various theaters throughout the world creating unique Aerial and Flying Effects.
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Along with his wife Jennifer, Jason Whicker is the co-owner of ‘On The FLY Productions’, a full service provider of Aerial and Flying Effects around the world. Jason has been working for over 20 years as a Flying Director, Choreographer, and Aerial Director. He is an ETCP Certified Arena and Theatre Rigger. Jason has worked on all different types of productions from Broadway - American Idiot, Spongebob, King Kong, Moulin Rouge; TV - AGT, Fake Off, Game of Talents, Little Big Shots; Cruise Ships - Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Princess Cruise Lines, and various theaters throughout the world creating unique Aerial and Flying Effects.
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Born in Medellín, Colombia, Juan Ruiz has emerged as one of the most sought-after jazz musicians in the New York City music scene, where he continues to delight audiences with his music and poetry as the leader of his band.
He began his studies in Medellin, Colombia, with Elizabeth Isaza at the Universidad de Antioquia. During this time, he was part of several music projects in the city, including the Antioquia Youth Symphony and the Symphonic Band of the Universidad de Antioquia as a clarinetist.
In 2006, he was awarded a scholarship to continue his musical studies in Boston, where he studied Composition and jazz performance on clarinet and saxophone at the Longy School of Music and Berklee College of Music. He studied under the tutelage of Ken Radnofsky, Greg Hopkins, Shannon Leclaire, John Morrison, and Ed Tomassi.
Juan collaborates in commissioned work with Maestro Kenneth Radnofsky, professor at the New England Conservatory and the Wind Ensemble of New England Conservatory. His most recent compositions have been presented in Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, China, Germany, and the United States.
A promoter of collaboration, Juan performs with different groups in New York City. He is the personal assistant of the 15-time Grammy winner Paquito D'Rivera, composing, arranging, and performing a diverse repertoire during his concerts in New York and abroad.
Juan has also worked as a producer for different projects including artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, The New York Voices, Paquito D'Rivera and Chucho Valdés among others.
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Born in Medellín, Colombia, Juan Ruiz has emerged as one of the most sought-after jazz musicians in the New York City music scene, where he continues to delight audiences with his music and poetry as the leader of his band.
He began his studies in Medellin, Colombia, with Elizabeth Isaza at the Universidad de Antioquia. During this time, he was part of several music projects in the city, including the Antioquia Youth Symphony and the Symphonic Band of the Universidad de Antioquia as a clarinetist.
In 2006, he was awarded a scholarship to continue his musical studies in Boston, where he studied Composition and jazz performance on clarinet and saxophone at the Longy School of Music and Berklee College of Music. He studied under the tutelage of Ken Radnofsky, Greg Hopkins, Shannon Leclaire, John Morrison, and Ed Tomassi.
Juan collaborates in commissioned work with Maestro Kenneth Radnofsky, professor at the New England Conservatory and the Wind Ensemble of New England Conservatory. His most recent compositions have been presented in Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, China, Germany, and the United States.
A promoter of collaboration, Juan performs with different groups in New York City. He is the personal assistant of the 15-time Grammy winner Paquito D'Rivera, composing, arranging, and performing a diverse repertoire during his concerts in New York and abroad.
Juan has also worked as a producer for different projects including artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, The New York Voices, Paquito D'Rivera and Chucho Valdés among others.
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Scott Cramton's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a cleft palate, Scott underwent seven surgeries by fourth grade and overcame speech challenges through dedicated therapy. His love for the arts became his driving force, leading to the creation of American Immersion Theater, the premiere provider of immersive entertainment experiences.
With a passion for immersive and interactive entertainment, Scott has revolutionized the theater experience, creating engaging, participatory performances that captivate audiences. American Immersion Theater, the umbrella company for several niche theater businesses including The Murder Myster Co., has grown to offer a wide range of productions, from murder mystery dinners to elaborate interactive events. Scott's vision and creativity have positioned him as a leading immersive theater figure, consistently pushing traditional performance art's boundaries.
AIT has 25 locations across the country and employs over 2000 performers who are part of nearly 8000 shows a year. With scripts that have been performed over 50,000 times, Scott is one of the most produced immersive or even mystery playwrights in the world. From public and private parties to working with some of the largest brands like Lucas Films, Apple, Netflix and Disney, he also recently entered a strategic partnership and received an investment from prolific horror producer Jason Blum.
https://americanimmersiontheater.com/
https://www.murdermysteryco.com/
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Scott Cramton's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a cleft palate, Scott underwent seven surgeries by fourth grade and overcame speech challenges through dedicated therapy. His love for the arts became his driving force, leading to the creation of American Immersion Theater, the premiere provider of immersive entertainment experiences.
With a passion for immersive and interactive entertainment, Scott has revolutionized the theater experience, creating engaging, participatory performances that captivate audiences. American Immersion Theater, the umbrella company for several niche theater businesses including The Murder Myster Co., has grown to offer a wide range of productions, from murder mystery dinners to elaborate interactive events. Scott's vision and creativity have positioned him as a leading immersive theater figure, consistently pushing traditional performance art's boundaries.
AIT has 25 locations across the country and employs over 2000 performers who are part of nearly 8000 shows a year. With scripts that have been performed over 50,000 times, Scott is one of the most produced immersive or even mystery playwrights in the world. From public and private parties to working with some of the largest brands like Lucas Films, Apple, Netflix and Disney, he also recently entered a strategic partnership and received an investment from prolific horror producer Jason Blum.
https://americanimmersiontheater.com/
https://www.murdermysteryco.com/
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Tara Young has worked for over 30 years as an Artistic Director and Associate on over a dozen Broadway Shows and International Cirque shows across the globe with some of the most respected names in the Industry.
Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Tara began dancing at the age of three. Her dream was to be on Broadway and at just 19 years old she was fortunate enough to land her first job dancing with Liza Minnelli in “STEPPIN OUT at Radio City Music Hall”.
Within a few years, Tara knew that her passion was being part of the creative team that develops a Broadway Musical. She soon made the transition from performing to serving as an Associate Director/Choreographer.
Tara most recently was the Resident Director/Choreographer on the Broadway show New York, New York. Prior to this she lived in Dubai as the Artistic Director of La Perle, and then before this she was The Artistic Director for The Han Show in Wuhan, China, both shows working with world renowned director Franco Dragone.
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Tara Young has worked for over 30 years as an Artistic Director and Associate on over a dozen Broadway Shows and International Cirque shows across the globe with some of the most respected names in the Industry.
Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Tara began dancing at the age of three. Her dream was to be on Broadway and at just 19 years old she was fortunate enough to land her first job dancing with Liza Minnelli in “STEPPIN OUT at Radio City Music Hall”.
Within a few years, Tara knew that her passion was being part of the creative team that develops a Broadway Musical. She soon made the transition from performing to serving as an Associate Director/Choreographer.
Tara most recently was the Resident Director/Choreographer on the Broadway show New York, New York. Prior to this she lived in Dubai as the Artistic Director of La Perle, and then before this she was The Artistic Director for The Han Show in Wuhan, China, both shows working with world renowned director Franco Dragone.
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Scott Osgood, acrobat turned Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging System Designer for Acrobatic Solutions, LLC, is the brain behind innovative deceleration and winch decoupling systems for live shows and UAVs. His pioneering work earned him the prestigious Thea Award for Technical Innovation. Launching his career at Sarasota’s Sailor Circus, Scott’s global performances and rigging expertise led to significant contributions to top entertainment entities. His designs have been featured in Cirque du Soleil productions and Disney projects. Scott enjoys life’s journeys with his family of 5.
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Scott Osgood, acrobat turned Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging System Designer for Acrobatic Solutions, LLC, is the brain behind innovative deceleration and winch decoupling systems for live shows and UAVs. His pioneering work earned him the prestigious Thea Award for Technical Innovation. Launching his career at Sarasota’s Sailor Circus, Scott’s global performances and rigging expertise led to significant contributions to top entertainment entities. His designs have been featured in Cirque du Soleil productions and Disney projects. Scott enjoys life’s journeys with his family of 5.
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Lisa Hopkins is an award winning communicator and ICF Certified Professional Life Coach, CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner at Wide Open Stages. A “Creative Energy Optimizer”, Lisa specializes in working with creative professionals in the entertainment industry. She is an expert at shifting mindset & energy and using her intuition to tap into her client’s highest potential and uncover what is holding them back from leading their created life. A passionate artistic professional herself, Lisa has over 30 years of experience working in the performing arts industry in NYC as a director, choreographer, producer, writer and dance educator. She is the Communicator Award winning host of the popular podcast STOPTIME: Live in the Moment which is ranked in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide. Her book “The Places Where There Are Space: Cultivating a Life of Creative Possibilities” is scheduled to be released this summer.
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Lisa Hopkins is an award winning communicator and ICF Certified Professional Life Coach, CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner at Wide Open Stages. A “Creative Energy Optimizer”, Lisa specializes in working with creative professionals in the entertainment industry. She is an expert at shifting mindset & energy and using her intuition to tap into her client’s highest potential and uncover what is holding them back from leading their created life. A passionate artistic professional herself, Lisa has over 30 years of experience working in the performing arts industry in NYC as a director, choreographer, producer, writer and dance educator. She is the Communicator Award winning host of the popular podcast STOPTIME: Live in the Moment which is ranked in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide. Her book “The Places Where There Are Space: Cultivating a Life of Creative Possibilities” is scheduled to be released this summer.
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Laurent is a lighting and video designer who works both in public spaces and for the performing arts. He has contributed to various creative projects and heads Projet Blanc. He has collaborated with multiple creative entities in Quebec, such as L’Agence Spatiale, Inc. Ex-Machina, FLIP Fabrique, Cirque du Soleil, and Cirque Eloize. Laurent Routhier’s approach combines technical expertise, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of storytelling. His lighting designs enhance the overall experience for audiences and artists alike. After studying cinema and photography, Laurent Routhier decided to specialize in lighting design for stage and architecture. Over the years, he has designed lights for projects of artists around the world. Over the past few years, he has spent a lot of time pursuing different applications for the combined use of video and lighting in the creation of scenic environments. These explorations lead him to design lighting, video and stage concepts of numerous shows and events. His academic training and his vast experience of large-scale events have also helped him in designing lighting and video for more than twenty television broadcast live performances. After studying cinema and photography, Laurent Routhier decided to specialize in lighting design for stage and architecture. Over the years, he has designed lights for projects of artists around the world. Over the past few years, he has spent a lot of time pursuing different applications for the combined use of video and lighting in the creation of scenic environments. These explorations lead him to design lighting, video and stage concepts of numerous shows and events. His academic training and his vast experience of large-scale events have also helped him in designing lighting and video for more than twenty television broadcast live performances.
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Laurent is a lighting and video designer who works both in public spaces and for the performing arts. He has contributed to various creative projects and heads Projet Blanc. He has collaborated with multiple creative entities in Quebec, such as L’Agence Spatiale, Inc. Ex-Machina, FLIP Fabrique, Cirque du Soleil, and Cirque Eloize.
Laurent Routhier’s approach combines technical expertise, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of storytelling. His lighting designs enhance the overall experience for audiences and artists alike.
After studying cinema and photography, Laurent Routhier decided to specialize in lighting design for stage and architecture. Over the years, he has designed lights for projects of artists around the world. Over the past few years, he has spent a lot of time pursuing different applications for the combined use of video and lighting in the creation of scenic environments. These explorations lead him to design lighting, video and stage concepts of numerous shows and events. His academic training and his vast experience of large-scale events have also helped him in designing lighting and video for more than twenty television broadcast live performances.
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Brad is a senior associate and sound designer at Apeiro Design, a theatrical consulting firm specializing in the design of theater and immersive experiences worldwide.
Brad heads up the sound design sub commission for OISTAT (Organization International of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Technicians) who are presently planning the sound activities for World Stage Design 2025 in UAE.
Brad is a NYC based sound designer where he designed I NEED THAT on Broadway and was the associate for CHOIR BOY which won the Tony award for Best Sound in 2019.
In addition to his design work, Brad is an educator, offering workshops and classes globally on sound design, engineering, and the consulting process.
You can reach Brad at www.BradWard.net or www.ApeiroDesign.com.
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Brad is a senior associate and sound designer at Apeiro Design, a theatrical consulting firm specializing in the design of theater and immersive experiences worldwide.
Brad heads up the sound design sub commission for OISTAT (Organization International of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Technicians) who are presently planning the sound activities for World Stage Design 2025 in UAE.
Brad is a NYC based sound designer where he designed I NEED THAT on Broadway and was the associate for CHOIR BOY which won the Tony award for Best Sound in 2019.
In addition to his design work, Brad is an educator, offering workshops and classes globally on sound design, engineering, and the consulting process.
You can reach Brad at www.BradWard.net or www.ApeiroDesign.com.
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Jennifer is an Artistic Director and Founder of BPM Productions, an event entertainment company based in Hong Kong. BPM or “Beats per minute” derived from Jennifer’s early career as a dancer and choreographer. With over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry she has worked on shows and concerts globally, from London, New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai. She has created shows for Adidas, Jaguar, K11 Musea, Dom Perignon, Oglivy, and the Asian Music Awards. Jennifer’s ability to bring to life audacious, creative ideas to the stage as well as her work with music artists has won many awards including Sergey Lazarev, MTV Russia Best Live Act 2008, and G.E.M, Outstanding Performer Award 2009 and 2010.
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Jennifer is an Artistic Director and Founder of BPM Productions, an event entertainment company based in Hong Kong. BPM or “Beats per minute” derived from Jennifer’s early career as a dancer and choreographer. With over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry she has worked on shows and concerts globally, from London, New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai. She has created shows for Adidas, Jaguar, K11 Musea, Dom Perignon, Oglivy, and the Asian Music Awards. Jennifer’s ability to bring to life audacious, creative ideas to the stage as well as her work with music artists has won many awards including Sergey Lazarev, MTV Russia Best Live Act 2008, and G.E.M, Outstanding Performer Award 2009 and 2010.
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Gregg T. Daniel is best known for his recurring role as David Carter in HBO’s show Insecure. In addition, he plays Reverend Daniels on another one of HBO’s hit shows True Blood. With over 100 credits in film and television, Gregg’s roles span the spectrum from comedy (I Am Not Okay With This) to drama (Insecure) to procedurals (911, Grey’s Anatomy), science fiction (Star Trek: Voyager) and children’s shows (Austin & Ally, Kickin’ It). Big screen credits include Spiderman 3, 7th & Union, and Truth Or Dare. Gregg recurred on HBO’s Insecure and starred in the award-winning film 7th And Union. Currently, he is set to be in the upcoming sequel of Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux.
Gregg is a very accomplished theater director. He is a founding member and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles-based Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble. He was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award for helming the Los Angeles production of “Kwame Kwei-Armah’s Elmina’s Kitchen”, also winning the NAACP Award for Best Ensemble for 2013. In addition, he has directed three August Wilson Plays. Prior, his stage direction included 2009’s acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard’s “Heroes”, Sybyl Walker’s “Beneath Rippling Waters”, Lee Blessing’s “Cobb”, and Frank McGuinness's “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me”. Gregg also directed Pulitzer Prize-winning author August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” For Theatre 150 in Ojai, California, he directed Athol Fugards’ “Sizwe Bansi”, Diana Son’s “Stop Kiss”, and the 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner, “I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright”. Gregg has also directed and acted in various theater productions including, “Hamlet”, “Radio Golf”, and “Les Blancs”. He recently directed his fourth August Wilson play, "King Hedley II," at A Noise Within Theatre and is set to direct his fifth. This marks the halfway mark through the playwright's ten-play cycle.
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Gregg T. Daniel is best known for his recurring role as David Carter in HBO’s show Insecure. In addition, he plays Reverend Daniels on another one of HBO’s hit shows True Blood. With over 100 credits in film and television, Gregg’s roles span the spectrum from comedy (I Am Not Okay With This) to drama (Insecure) to procedurals (911, Grey’s Anatomy), science fiction (Star Trek: Voyager) and children’s shows (Austin & Ally, Kickin’ It). Big screen credits include Spiderman 3, 7th & Union, and Truth Or Dare. Gregg recurred on HBO’s Insecure and starred in the award-winning film 7th And Union. Currently, he is set to be in the upcoming sequel of Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux.
Gregg is a very accomplished theater director. He is a founding member and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles-based Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble. He was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award for helming the Los Angeles production of “Kwame Kwei-Armah’s Elmina’s Kitchen”, also winning the NAACP Award for Best Ensemble for 2013. In addition, he has directed three August Wilson Plays. Prior, his stage direction included 2009’s acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard’s “Heroes”, Sybyl Walker’s “Beneath Rippling Waters”, Lee Blessing’s “Cobb”, and Frank McGuinness's “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me”. Gregg also directed Pulitzer Prize-winning author August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” For Theatre 150 in Ojai, California, he directed Athol Fugards’ “Sizwe Bansi”, Diana Son’s “Stop Kiss”, and the 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner, “I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright”. Gregg has also directed and acted in various theater productions including, “Hamlet”, “Radio Golf”, and “Les Blancs”. He recently directed his fourth August Wilson play, "King Hedley II," at A Noise Within Theatre and is set to direct his fifth. This marks the halfway mark through the playwright's ten-play cycle.
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Join us for the final episode of The TheatreArtLife Podcast with our hosts, Anna, Kat, and Ana. Over the past 212 episodes, we've delved into the vibrant world of theatre, celebrating the passion, creativity, and resilience of the global performing arts community.
In this special finale, our hosts will reminisce about the most memorable moments, insightful interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that have made this journey unforgettable.
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Join us for the final episode of The TheatreArtLife Podcast with our hosts, Anna, Kat, and Ana. Over the past 212 episodes, we've delved into the vibrant world of theatre, celebrating the passion, creativity, and resilience of the global performing arts community.
In this special finale, our hosts will reminisce about the most memorable moments, insightful interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that have made this journey unforgettable.
Most importantly, we extend our deepest gratitude to you, our listeners. Your support and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind every episode.
But this is not goodbye. Stay tuned for the next exciting chapter as we transition to The StageLync Podcast.
Thank you for being part of the TheatreArtLife family—we'll see you soon on StageLync!
Daniela Essart is the co-founder and artistic director of Scarabeus Aerial Theatre since 1988 and has created visually arresting and transformative performances, side by side to stage to screen films. Scarabeus work merges aerial skills with visual theatre and choreographed movement. We conjure into existence thought provoking productions dealing with contemporary narratives, aimed at awakening empathy and ethical consciousness in a wide range of audiences and viewers.
Daniela believes in the transformative power of the arts, in creating experiences that endure in the collective imagination and promote a sense of belonging. Fearless about experimentation, she regularly collaborates with a wide range of established and up and coming artists, filmmakers and scientists from different fields. @theatreartlife
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Daniela Essart is the co-founder and artistic director of Scarabeus Aerial Theatre since 1988 and has created visually arresting and transformative performances, side by side to stage to screen films. Scarabeus work merges aerial skills with visual theatre and choreographed movement. We conjure into existence thought provoking productions dealing with contemporary narratives, aimed at awakening empathy and ethical consciousness in a wide range of audiences and viewers.
Daniela believes in the transformative power of the arts, in creating experiences that endure in the collective imagination and promote a sense of belonging. Fearless about experimentation, she regularly collaborates with a wide range of established and up and coming artists, filmmakers and scientists from different fields. @theatreartlife
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Rachel Peake is a director and dramaturge of theatre and opera, and is the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. From 2017-2020 she was the Associate Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton where she led the Citadel's new play development initiatives. Her work has taken her across Canada from Corner Brook Newfoundland to Victoria, BC. Rachel is the recipient of three Jessie Richardson Awards, an Ovation Award, and a Betty Mitchell Award nomination. She is a graduate of Studio 58 and the University of Alberta. “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version:
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Rachel Peake is a director and dramaturge of theatre and opera, and is the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. From 2017-2020 she was the Associate Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton where she led the Citadel's new play development initiatives. Her work has taken her across Canada from Corner Brook Newfoundland to Victoria, BC. Rachel is the recipient of three Jessie Richardson Awards, an Ovation Award, and a Betty Mitchell Award nomination. She is a graduate of Studio 58 and the University of Alberta. @theatreartlife
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After a performance career in dance, musical theatre, and circus arts, Johnny Kim has spent the last 10 years in Artistic Direction where he has led teams and various shows for both Franco Dragone as well as Cirque du Soleil. Post pandemic he was helped relaunch the iconic ‘ALEGRIA’ and is the current Artistic Director of ‘BAZZAR’. For the last two years he has also served as a juror for the Circus International Film Festival.
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Twelve years ago, Martyna Pastuszka founded and has since artistically led the {oh!} Orkiestra, specializing in a repertoire from Baroque to late Romanticism. In addition to purely instrumental music, Martyna has a particular interest in baroque and classical opera. As a concertmaster and conductor/violinist, she collaborates with top European ensembles operating within the Historcally Informed Performance Practice movement.
She leads a class on historical violins at the Academy of Music in Katowice (Poland), and is invited as a lecturer for summer courses in early music. Privately, she is the mother of Feliks and Gustaw, living in the countryside with her husband Adam.
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Twelve years ago, Martyna Pastuszka founded and has since artistically led the {oh!} Orkiestra, specializing in a repertoire from Baroque to late Romanticism. In addition to purely instrumental music, Martyna has a particular interest in baroque and classical opera. As a concertmaster and conductor/violinist, she collaborates with top European ensembles operating within the Historcally Informed Performance Practice movement.
She leads a class on historical violins at the Academy of Music in Katowice (Poland), and is invited as a lecturer for summer courses in early music. Privately, she is the mother of Feliks and Gustaw, living in the countryside with her husband Adam.
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Meet Jenny Stiven, the ultimate geek and sci-fi enthusiast, turned digital strategist and consultant extraordinaire! With a decade of diverse expertise in programming, content creation, marketing, and more, she founded Clio Consulting in 2004, becoming the go-to digital marketing resource for entertainment companies. Jenny's stellar work has earned her recognition in the industry, working with iconic franchises like Star Wars, James Bond, Predator, Stargate, Alien, and more. Her true passion lies in fostering lasting connections between intellectual property owners, creators, and their fandoms. As a podcast guest, Jenny unleashes her infectious enthusiasm and valuable insights into sustaining relationships with fandoms and navigating the dynamic world of Film3 and Web3. Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of geek properties, fueled by passion and community-building magic!
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Recently relocating back to Las Vegas, Josh Selander most recently spent the last eight years teaching Lighting Technology, Design and Programing at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to arriving at UNCSA, Selander was based in Las Vegas working for ETC. Primarily supporting entertainment venues in Las Vegas, Selander also traveled the world supporting the Eos Product Line. He shifted to programming for various shows, including multiple Broadway National Tours and Cirque du Soleil productions. Selander also spends much of his time working in the themed entertainment market, designing and programming brand experiences including The Henry Ford, Kennedy Space Center, Museum of the Bible and The Great Wolf Lodge. Selander is the Lighting Designer and programmer for multiple shows under Criss Angel’s brand, including Mindfreak, RAW and a joint venture with Dragone, Amystika. Selander most recently designed Dragone’s show in Riyadh, Terhal, a cultural experience in Saudi Arabia. Currently Selander is designing and programming various immersive brand experiences throughout the US.
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Recently relocating back to Las Vegas, Josh Selander most recently spent the last eight years teaching Lighting Technology, Design and Programing at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to arriving at UNCSA, Selander was based in Las Vegas working for ETC. Primarily supporting entertainment venues in Las Vegas, Selander also traveled the world supporting the Eos Product Line. He shifted to programming for various shows, including multiple Broadway National Tours and Cirque du Soleil productions. Selander also spends much of his time working in the themed entertainment market, designing and programming brand experiences including The Henry Ford, Kennedy Space Center, Museum of the Bible and The Great Wolf Lodge. Selander is the Lighting Designer and programmer for multiple shows under Criss Angel’s brand, including Mindfreak, RAW and a joint venture with Dragone, Amystika. Selander most recently designed Dragone’s show in Riyadh, Terhal, a cultural experience in Saudi Arabia. Currently Selander is designing and programming various immersive brand experiences throughout the US.
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Helena De Graeve is a 27-year old dancer, dance teacher and choreographer, born and raised in Zulte, Belgium. At a young age, Helena was part of the national rhythmic gymnastics team in Belgium and took part in several World Cups and the European Games in Bremen in 2010. After finishing her bachelor of education in dance at Codarts Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Helena joined a contemporary company named Chrysalis by Jodie Blemings in London. In 2019 she moved to Macau to join the cast of The House of Dancing Water from Dragone as a dancer. The pandemic forced her to focus on her work as a teacher and choreographer and she improved her skills as a performing artist. She joined a project in Ibiza named Alien/Animus Omnis by Manumisson and played in the large scaled spectacle musical The Red Star Line in Belgium. She is currently on tour with The Little Prince of Anne Tournie and Chris Mouron where she plays the role of the Rose.
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Helena De Graeve is a 27-year old dancer, dance teacher and choreographer, born and raised in Zulte, Belgium. At a young age, Helena was part of the national rhythmic gymnastics team in Belgium and took part in several World Cups and the European Games in Bremen in 2010. After finishing her bachelor of education in dance at Codarts Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Helena joined a contemporary company named Chrysalis by Jodie Blemings in London. In 2019 she moved to Macau to join the cast of The House of Dancing Water from Dragone as a dancer. The pandemic forced her to focus on her work as a teacher and choreographer and she improved her skills as a performing artist. She joined a project in Ibiza named Alien/Animus Omnis by Manumisson and played in the large scaled spectacle musical The Red Star Line in Belgium. She is currently on tour with The Little Prince of Anne Tournie and Chris Mouron where she plays the role of the Rose.
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With global experience in theatre, festivals, event management, and stage production, Sophie is a seasoned professional known for delivering stunning experiences. She brings a unique blend of creativity, technical knowledge, and organizational skills to her tasks. Currently managing historical Saudi Arabian props in Riyadh, she toured as a stage manager with Helene Fischer through Germany, Switzerland, and Austria last year. In addition to numerous events, shows, and productions, her role as the Leading Venue Duty Manager for the iconic Al Wasl Plaza during Expo 2020 in Dubai was one of the biggest milestones in her professional life. Sophie ran away with multiple circuses and is known for her constant positive thinking.
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With global experience in theatre, festivals, event management, and stage production, Sophie is a seasoned professional known for delivering stunning experiences. She brings a unique blend of creativity, technical knowledge, and organizational skills to her tasks. Currently managing historical Saudi Arabian props in Riyadh, she toured as a stage manager with Helene Fischer through Germany, Switzerland, and Austria last year. In addition to numerous events, shows, and productions, her role as the Leading Venue Duty Manager for the iconic Al Wasl Plaza during Expo 2020 in Dubai was one of the biggest milestones in her professional life. Sophie ran away with multiple circuses and is known for her constant positive thinking.
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Lee Forde former Rock and Roll lighting designer during the 80's and 90's who during 15 years on the road went through the ranks from lighting and set design to production management and eventually Tour management. When Lee came off the road he moved into venues again going through the ranks from production management to operations management and eventually general manager. Lee has work in Arenas and convention centres across the globe and now advises international governments on their plans for such venues. Lee is now based in the middle east and is with us today to talk us through his career to date.
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Working in the industry for nearly 20 years Steve has seen many sectors in the Entertainment and Audio Visual space. Every sector has been used to grow and hone a wide verity of skills that have been used on world class shows and events around the globe. Starting in the corporate world this then pushed Steve to travel on cruise ships for a number of years. After a five year stint in London growing yet more corporate businesses Steve settled in Dubai working for Franco Dragone at La Perle. After leaving he went on to build to regions largest immersive venue and now owns his own business with a focus on Lighting, Video and Special Effects. @theatreartlife
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Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural events, both in the UK and Europe. Sarah is a sort after theatre production manager, most recently working with Cbeebies on their annual panto. Through a number of significant cultural events, Sarah has developed an understanding of the world of television and televised live events.
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Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural events, both in the UK and Europe. Sarah is a sort after theatre production manager, most recently working with Cbeebies on their annual panto. Through a number of significant cultural events, Sarah has developed an understanding of the world of television and televised live events.
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Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural events, both in the UK and Europe. Sarah is a sort after theatre production manager, most recently working with Cbeebies on their annual panto. Through a number of significant cultural events, Sarah has developed an understanding of the world of television and televised live events.
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Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural events, both in the UK and Europe. Sarah is a sort after theatre production manager, most recently working with Cbeebies on their annual panto. Through a number of significant cultural events, Sarah has developed an understanding of the world of television and televised live events.
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Join hosts Anna, Kat, and Ana for a special End of Year episode on The TheatreArtLife Podcast. They'll be sharing personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights, reflections, and unforgettable moments from the past year in the performing arts and entertainment industry. Don't miss this exclusive peek behind the curtain!
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Join hosts Anna, Kat, and Ana for a special End of Year episode on The TheatreArtLife Podcast. They'll be sharing personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights, reflections, and unforgettable moments from the past year in the performing arts and entertainment industry. Don't miss this exclusive peek behind the curtain!
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Steven is the founder and co-owner of Entertainment Project Services, also known as EPS and EPSsolves. Steven started EPS in 2007, providing entertainment design, engineering, project management, and technical direction services. Today, EPS has over thirty team members and has the good fortune to supply services from concept design to fabrication, installation, and maintenance on projects worldwide with teams from Walt Disney Imagineering, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Cirque du Soleil, Wynn Resorts, and MSG, to name a few. Beyond EPS, Steven now dedicates a part of his time to supporting mental health in the entertainment industry as a Mental Health First Aid instructor and writing a mental health column called Open Mic, for ESTA’s quarterly publication, Protocol Magazine. Steven and his wife, Molly, have lived in Las Vegas for over 25 years and have two sons, Sam (22) and Leo (14). Steven’s self-care includes time with his family, walking with Molly, writing, and cooking. “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version:
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Steven is the founder and co-owner of Entertainment Project Services, also known as EPS and EPSsolves. Steven started EPS in 2007, providing entertainment design, engineering, project management, and technical direction services. Today, EPS has over thirty team members and has the good fortune to supply services from concept design to fabrication, installation, and maintenance on projects worldwide with teams from Walt Disney Imagineering, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Cirque du Soleil, Wynn Resorts, and MSG, to name a few. Beyond EPS, Steven now dedicates a part of his time to supporting mental health in the entertainment industry as a Mental Health First Aid instructor and writing a mental health column called Open Mic, for ESTA’s quarterly publication, Protocol Magazine. Steven and his wife, Molly, have lived in Las Vegas for over 25 years and have two sons, Sam (22) and Leo (14). Steven’s self-care includes time with his family, walking with Molly, writing, and cooking. @theatreartlife
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A lifelong fan of live music and entertainment, Jack found his passion for live performance in Glasgow, Scotland, working as a local stage hand loading in and out of all the touring bands that came through and he has now been working in the live entertainment industry for 20 years across live concerts, cruise ships, theme parks, large-scale resident aquatic shows and hotel casino operations.
This journey led Jack to Royal Caribbean, where he played key roles in the technical aspects of their ships and was selected for the startup phase of their newly built ships, Oasis, Allure, Quantum and Anthem of the Seas. Jack later ventured into stage management with Dragone, The Han Show in Wuhan, and Motiongate in Dubai. During the pandemic, Jack transitioned to retail management but returned to Royal Caribbean as Entertainment Technical Director for the launch of Wonder of the Seas.
Currently serving as the GSM at La Perle, Jack has seized an opportunity to apply his extensive skills in a place that holds deep significance for both him and his family.
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A lifelong fan of live music and entertainment, Jack found his passion for live performance in Glasgow, Scotland, working as a local stage hand loading in and out of all the touring bands that came through and he has now been working in the live entertainment industry for 20 years across live concerts, cruise ships, theme parks, large-scale resident aquatic shows and hotel casino operations.
This journey led Jack to Royal Caribbean, where he played key roles in the technical aspects of their ships and was selected for the startup phase of their newly built ships, Oasis, Allure, Quantum and Anthem of the Seas. Jack later ventured into stage management with Dragone, The Han Show in Wuhan, and Motiongate in Dubai. During the pandemic, Jack transitioned to retail management but returned to Royal Caribbean as Entertainment Technical Director for the launch of Wonder of the Seas.
Currently serving as the GSM at La Perle, Jack has seized an opportunity to apply his extensive skills in a place that holds deep significance for both him and his family.
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Jacqui has been working in Stage and Production Management the last 25 years. with a major focus on Conservatoire training. She has taught at several conservatoires and is a Master of Education and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In 2018 Jacqui became joined the senior leadership team at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy to design and implement a Conservatoire performing and production arts undergraduate training in the MENA region.
Jacqui has worked with professional companies such as National Theatre Wales, National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and Shared Experience. She has toured the UK extensively, produced Rep seasons in the West End, and internationally worked in Shanghai; World Expo, Berliner Festspiele, and Paphos; City of Culture. Jacqui also enjoys producing work with her and her husband’s company We Made This.
Jacqui was one half of Stand By Please, the stage management podcast with Antonia Collins and she is Project Director for World Stage Design 2025.
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April portrays the leading character “Darkness” in “Awakening” at Wynn Las Vegas. She started her dance career at age 15, dancing for the Kentucky Derby. After portraying Cassandra in “CATS,” she toured worldwide performing on cruise ships, resorts, and casinos. April performed for “The Latin Grammy Awards” for six seasons alongside music artists such as Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, J Balvin, Gente de Zona, and Major Lazer. She toured one season with Charo and two seasons with Broadway’s “The Illusionists.” April opened “Totally Outrageous Brunch,” was the dance captain for “Vegas! The Show,” and the assistant choreographer for “Zombie Burlesque.” April’s television credits include the CW’s “Masters of Illusion," “America’s Got Talent," and Fox’s “Game of Talents."
April was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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April portrays the leading character “Darkness” in “Awakening” at Wynn Las Vegas. She started her dance career at age 15, dancing for the Kentucky Derby. After portraying Cassandra in “CATS,” she toured worldwide performing on cruise ships, resorts, and casinos. April performed for “The Latin Grammy Awards” for six seasons alongside music artists such as Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, J Balvin, Gente de Zona, and Major Lazer. She toured one season with Charo and two seasons with Broadway’s “The Illusionists.” April opened “Totally Outrageous Brunch,” was the dance captain for “Vegas! The Show,” and the assistant choreographer for “Zombie Burlesque.” April’s television credits include the CW’s “Masters of Illusion," “America’s Got Talent," and Fox’s “Game of Talents."
April was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Alex is a Local 1 IATSE member and current Head of Automation at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He received his bachelor's degree in Technical Production at Boston University and subsequently attended UNC School of the Arts receiving a master's degree in Stage Automation. Prior to the Met, Alex worked at TAIT Towers as a controls integrator working on a variety of projects from concert touring to theme parks.
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Alex is a Local 1 IATSE member and current Head of Automation at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He received his bachelor's degree in Technical Production at Boston University and subsequently attended UNC School of the Arts receiving a master's degree in Stage Automation. Prior to the Met, Alex worked at TAIT Towers as a controls integrator working on a variety of projects from concert touring to theme parks.
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Tania Ordoñez Prieto has always had a passion for technical theatre. She moved from her hometown Chihuahua, Mexico to Mexico City, where she began as a production assistant in Teatro Telcel. She rose quickly through the ranks, bringing Broadway shows like Mary Poppins and Wicked to Mexico.
Over the past 15 years, She has worked for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Dragone and Disney, and has experience in developing, supporting,and operating all aspects of theatre, concerts, circus and spectacle on land and at sea.
After joining Celebrity in 2019 as Technical director on Edge, Tania has been the inaugural technical director for Apex, and has been the technical director in the shipyard in Saint Nazaire for new builds Beyond and Ascent.
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Tania Ordoñez Prieto has always had a passion for technical theatre. She moved from her hometown Chihuahua, Mexico to Mexico City, where she began as a production assistant in Teatro Telcel. She rose quickly through the ranks, bringing Broadway shows like Mary Poppins and Wicked to Mexico.
Over the past 15 years, She has worked for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Dragone and Disney, and has experience in developing, supporting,and operating all aspects of theatre, concerts, circus and spectacle on land and at sea.
After joining Celebrity in 2019 as Technical director on Edge, Tania has been the inaugural technical director for Apex, and has been the technical director in the shipyard in Saint Nazaire for new builds Beyond and Ascent.
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Jon, originally from England, grew up in Australia and Zambia due to his father's engineering career. After studying Maths and Engineering, he discovered a passion for theatre and began with RCI in 1996. Recognized for his talent in automation, Jon quickly rose to Production Manager, assisting in world-renowned ship builds, such as Voyager and Oasis of the Seas. Over the years, he has collaborated on major productions and recently worked on pioneering cruise projects in India and Italy. Jon is now a freelance Automation Tech and working with SPARK as a consultant. Offstage, he enjoys motorcycles and scuba diving.
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Anna Kuk is a Polish violinist based in Paris, with the exceptional, international experience in orchestral and chamber music. She has performed in more than nineteen countries across the continents with the most prominent conductors and orchestras, including European Union Youth Orchestra. With her string quartet ReVerb Ensemble, introduces new formats of the classical concerts: as a walking gallery or musical sculpture: improvisation to the art installation (Biennale in Japan). Apart from her musical profession, she is an award-winning poet, having her poems commissioned by composers and festivals. She is the author of the philosophical concept of URKLANG.
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Anna Kuk is a Polish violinist based in Paris, with the exceptional, international experience in orchestral and chamber music. She has performed in more than nineteen countries across the continents with the most prominent conductors and orchestras, including European Union Youth Orchestra. With her string quartet ReVerb Ensemble, introduces new formats of the classical concerts: as a walking gallery or musical sculpture: improvisation to the art installation (Biennale in Japan). Apart from her musical profession, she is an award-winning poet, having her poems commissioned by composers and festivals. She is the author of the philosophical concept of URKLANG.
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Terry Knickerbocker is founder and studio director of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio, the renowned New York City-based acting school. He teaches the Meisner technique and is part of a direct lineage of Sanford Meisner, having spent over 30 years training and teaching with William Esper, one of Sandy’s most respected protégés. Terry has coached such well-known actors as Austin Butler, Sacha Baron Cohen, Daniel Craig, Zac Efron, Boyd Holbrook, Natasha Lyonne, Sam Rockwell, Emmy Rossum, Jurnee Smollett, and Michelle Williams.
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Terry Knickerbocker is founder and studio director of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio, the renowned New York City-based acting school. He teaches the Meisner technique and is part of a direct lineage of Sanford Meisner, having spent over 30 years training and teaching with William Esper, one of Sandy’s most respected protégés. Terry has coached such well-known actors as Austin Butler, Sacha Baron Cohen, Daniel Craig, Zac Efron, Boyd Holbrook, Natasha Lyonne, Sam Rockwell, Emmy Rossum, Jurnee Smollett, and Michelle Williams.
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Julia Middleton is host of the "Women Emerging" podcast and a best-selling author of two previous books: "Leading beyond Authority" and "Cultural Intelligence". She is deeply committed to helping people from all backgrounds to develop as leaders, and speaks regularly on leadership to audiences around the world.
In 2020, Julia launched Women Emerging and went on to lead an Expedition of 24 women to find ‘an approach to leadership that resonates with women’.
Prior to that, she was founder and, for over thirty years, Chief Executive of Common Purpose,which grew to become one of the biggest leadership development organizations in the world.
Born in London and brought up in New York, Julia was educated at French Lycées and graduated from the London School of Economics. She is married, with five children and lots of grandchildren.
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Julia Middleton is host of the "Women Emerging" podcast and a best-selling author of two previous books: "Leading beyond Authority" and "Cultural Intelligence". She is deeply committed to helping people from all backgrounds to develop as leaders, and speaks regularly on leadership to audiences around the world.
In 2020, Julia launched Women Emerging and went on to lead an Expedition of 24 women to find ‘an approach to leadership that resonates with women’.
Prior to that, she was founder and, for over thirty years, Chief Executive of Common Purpose,which grew to become one of the biggest leadership development organizations in the world.
Born in London and brought up in New York, Julia was educated at French Lycées and graduated from the London School of Economics. She is married, with five children and lots of grandchildren.
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Catherine Waller is an award winning actress and creator. Her solo show The Creeps has won awards internationally; (Best Female Performer Hollywood Fringe, Best of Amsterdam Fringe, Best Interactive Show, Best Physical Theater United Solo Festival) and her performance has been described as "an eerie, unforgettable marvel" (Charles Isherwood, Wall St Journal). She’s worked with directors including Eric Stoltz (Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk), Janicza Bravo (Netflix’s LOVE), and her role Amber on Hounds (Best Comedy Series NZTV Awards; "The Best Kiwi Comedy Ever Made", NZ Herald) premiered in the US on Netflix and garnered the Best Newcomer nomination (TV Guide's Best on the Box Awards.)
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Catherine Waller is an award winning actress and creator. Her solo show The Creeps has won awards internationally; (Best Female Performer Hollywood Fringe, Best of Amsterdam Fringe, Best Interactive Show, Best Physical Theater United Solo Festival) and her performance has been described as "an eerie, unforgettable marvel" (Charles Isherwood, Wall St Journal). She’s worked with directors including Eric Stoltz (Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk), Janicza Bravo (Netflix’s LOVE), and her role Amber on Hounds (Best Comedy Series NZTV Awards; "The Best Kiwi Comedy Ever Made", NZ Herald) premiered in the US on Netflix and garnered the Best Newcomer nomination (TV Guide's Best on the Box Awards.)
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Gareth has over 20 years’ experience working as an international show caller, production stage manager and show director.
Originally working in stage management in London’s West End, Gareth moved into event stage management and then into show calling, production stage management & show direction. Client requests to provide full stage management and show calling teams, led to Gareth forming cue2cue which supplies some of the most experienced teams across the world. cue2cue now supplies teams to over 50 global clients across Europe, Middle East, Asia & USA.
Gareth has also been working in educational training for over 20 years and is passionate about inspiring and educating the next generation.
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Gareth has over 20 years’ experience working as an international show caller, production stage manager and show director.
Originally working in stage management in London’s West End, Gareth moved into event stage management and then into show calling, production stage management & show direction. Client requests to provide full stage management and show calling teams, led to Gareth forming cue2cue which supplies some of the most experienced teams across the world. cue2cue now supplies teams to over 50 global clients across Europe, Middle East, Asia & USA.
Gareth has also been working in educational training for over 20 years and is passionate about inspiring and educating the next generation.
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Alex is an artistic coordinator and an assistant director based out of Quebec City and Paris. Born into a family of archeologists she developed an early interest in the arts. More specifically she developed a passion for singing and acting, a passion that would take her to work at Disneyland Paris for twenty years. She now splits her time between Paris, Quebec City, and Montreal, while being an artistic coordinator for Cirque Eloize.
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Alex is an artistic coordinator and an assistant director based out of Quebec City and Paris. Born into a family of archeologists she developed an early interest in the arts. More specifically she developed a passion for singing and acting, a passion that would take her to work at Disneyland Paris for twenty years. She now splits her time between Paris, Quebec City, and Montreal, while being an artistic coordinator for Cirque Eloize.
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Liam is an experienced and driven event Producer with a huge passion for ceremonies and large-scale events.
Originally from a theatre background, Liam transitioned into the Ceremonies world with the 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies on the Gold Coast and has never looked back.
Across the last four years, Liam has had the opportunity to work across the world on globally renowned events and ceremonies including Expo 2020 Dubai, 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Liam is an experienced and driven event Producer with a huge passion for ceremonies and large-scale events.
Originally from a theatre background, Liam transitioned into the Ceremonies world with the 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies on the Gold Coast and has never looked back.
Across the last four years, Liam has had the opportunity to work across the world on globally renowned events and ceremonies including Expo 2020 Dubai, 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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Zara is a former Gymnast for Great Britain with 10 years of experience as a stage acrobat/performer. She has worked in special events, arena and big top shows with Cirque du Soleil and also performed in Macau as part of the resident show The House of Dancing Water for 4 years. She is currently on tour in Japan with Alegria as a multidisciplinary acrobat.
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Zara is a former Gymnast for Great Britain with 10 years of experience as a stage acrobat/performer. She has worked in special events, arena and big top shows with Cirque du Soleil and also performed in Macau as part of the resident show The House of Dancing Water for 4 years. She is currently on tour in Japan with Alegria as a multidisciplinary acrobat.
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Jess is a seasoned RF Engineer and mic up tech with extensive experience in the Corporate, Concert, and theatre industries.
Clients and work colleagues describe her as a self-starting individual with a strong passion and knowledge of audio systems. With a bubbly personality & a client-focused mentality, she strives to ensure that the customer’s expectation of an event is not only achieved but also exceeded.
Throughout the last thirteen years, she has been involved in many large-scale world-class events, one being the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast 2018 where she was contracted as an Assistant Production Manager covering Audio for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Some other well-known events that she has helped to create include Sydney NYE, TEDx Sydney, IBM Think & School Spectacular, and School of Rock both held at Sydney Qudos Bank Arena.
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Jess is a seasoned RF Engineer and mic up tech with extensive experience in the Corporate, Concert, and theatre industries.
Clients and work colleagues describe her as a self-starting individual with a strong passion and knowledge of audio systems. With a bubbly personality & a client-focused mentality, she strives to ensure that the customer’s expectation of an event is not only achieved but also exceeded.
Throughout the last thirteen years, she has been involved in many large-scale world-class events, one being the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast 2018 where she was contracted as an Assistant Production Manager covering Audio for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Some other well-known events that she has helped to create include Sydney NYE, TEDx Sydney, IBM Think & School Spectacular, and School of Rock both held at Sydney Qudos Bank Arena.
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A lifelong arts maker, Audrey Hoo is the Director of Production of Tony-award winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley California. Originally from Singapore, Audrey ventured to the United States to seek new experiences. Most recently, she has worked at the American Conservatory Theater, La Jolla Playhouse and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. She has had the pleasure of working with artists across all performing arts genres such as Tony Taccone, Chay Yew, Christopher Ashley, William Kentridge, Alex Timbers, Catherine Martin, Sam Mendes, Paul Simon, Laurie Anderson, John Turturro & Elaine Stritch. Outside of work, Audrey strives to be her best self. Always pushing to learn new skills, her main loves include martial arts, hiking, west coast swing and country two-step dances. Audrey holds a M.F.A in Technical Direction from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
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A lifelong arts maker, Audrey Hoo is the Director of Production of Tony-award winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley California. Originally from Singapore, Audrey ventured to the United States to seek new experiences. Most recently, she has worked at the American Conservatory Theater, La Jolla Playhouse and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. She has had the pleasure of working with artists across all performing arts genres such as Tony Taccone, Chay Yew, Christopher Ashley, William Kentridge, Alex Timbers, Catherine Martin, Sam Mendes, Paul Simon, Laurie Anderson, John Turturro & Elaine Stritch. Outside of work, Audrey strives to be her best self. Always pushing to learn new skills, her main loves include martial arts, hiking, west coast swing and country two-step dances. Audrey holds a M.F.A in Technical Direction from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
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Eric Bates grew up in Fayston, Vermont and now lives in Montréal, Quebec. Since graduating from the National Circus School of Montréal he has worked professionally as a contemporary circus performer specializing in cigar box juggling and Russian bar, and is the co-founder of Cirque Barcode. Besides making three original creations with Cirque Barcode, he has participated in numerous other creations with companies such as Cirque du Soleil, The 7 Fingers, Cirque Eloize, and more. He is the author of The Contemporary Circus Handbook.
The Contemporary Circus Handbook: www.modernvaudevillepress.com/contemporary
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Eric Bates grew up in Fayston, Vermont and now lives in Montréal, Quebec. Since graduating from the National Circus School of Montréal he has worked professionally as a contemporary circus performer specializing in cigar box juggling and Russian bar, and is the co-founder of Cirque Barcode. Besides making three original creations with Cirque Barcode, he has participated in numerous other creations with companies such as Cirque du Soleil, The 7 Fingers, Cirque Eloize, and more. He is the author of The Contemporary Circus Handbook.
The Contemporary Circus Handbook: www.modernvaudevillepress.com/contemporary
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Jason:
Described as a modern-day Magellan & Renaissance Man, Jason is a published playwright, international stage & screen actor, award-winning director, voiceover artist, in-demand workshop leader, guitarist, 16-year teaching veteran, and lasagna master. He holds an M.Ed. in IB Education, an MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen, a black belt in karate, and he trained at the Actors Studio Drama School under famed luminaries Elizabeth Kemp and Susan Aston. His short film, “rise- butoh artsakh-“ was included in The First Georgian Movement Theatre Festival in 2022. Currently, based in Armenia, he is collaborating with international artists under the HOVQ Foundation as part of Dilijan’s artistic rebirth and is producing multiple audiobook and podcast projects under Honey to Your Ears (formerly J. Lasky Voices).
Svetlana:
Svetlana is a brave woman with over twenty years of business experience across many sectors, and 10 years of theatre related projects, she is an International Project Manager and businesswoman specializing in marketing, communications, startups, fundraising campaigns, theatre productions, and educational initiatives.
She has been awarded over $50k in grant money for various community improvement projects and refugee relief programs and has raised over $100k for those same initiatives.
She holds a Master's of Economics and is working towards completing her Master's of Education in IB Education with a focus on the Wellbeing, Diploma Program’s Business Management, Economics, Theory of Knowledge courses. Her master's thesis will focus on Wellbeing practices and their impact in IB Schools.
All of the above she has done before, during, and after she gave birth to her three amazing children who are now 9, (almost) 7, and 4.5 years old.
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Jason:
Described as a modern-day Magellan & Renaissance Man, Jason is a published playwright, international stage & screen actor, award-winning director, voiceover artist, in-demand workshop leader, guitarist, 16-year teaching veteran, and lasagna master. He holds an M.Ed. in IB Education, an MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen, a black belt in karate, and he trained at the Actors Studio Drama School under famed luminaries Elizabeth Kemp and Susan Aston. His short film, “rise- butoh artsakh-“ was included in The First Georgian Movement Theatre Festival in 2022. Currently, based in Armenia, he is collaborating with international artists under the HOVQ Foundation as part of Dilijan’s artistic rebirth and is producing multiple audiobook and podcast projects under Honey to Your Ears (formerly J. Lasky Voices).
Svetlana:
Svetlana is a brave woman with over twenty years of business experience across many sectors, and 10 years of theatre related projects, she is an International Project Manager and businesswoman specializing in marketing, communications, startups, fundraising campaigns, theatre productions, and educational initiatives.
She has been awarded over $50k in grant money for various community improvement projects and refugee relief programs and has raised over $100k for those same initiatives.
She holds a Master's of Economics and is working towards completing her Master's of Education in IB Education with a focus on the Wellbeing, Diploma Program’s Business Management, Economics, Theory of Knowledge courses. Her master's thesis will focus on Wellbeing practices and their impact in IB Schools.
All of the above she has done before, during, and after she gave birth to her three amazing children who are now 9, (almost) 7, and 4.5 years old.
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Jason:
Described as a modern-day Magellan & Renaissance Man, Jason is a published playwright, international stage & screen actor, award-winning director, voiceover artist, in-demand workshop leader, guitarist, 16-year teaching veteran, and lasagna master. He holds an M.Ed. in IB Education, an MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen, a black belt in karate, and he trained at the Actors Studio Drama School under famed luminaries Elizabeth Kemp and Susan Aston. His short film, “rise- butoh artsakh-“ was included in The First Georgian Movement Theatre Festival in 2022. Currently, based in Armenia, he is collaborating with international artists under the HOVQ Foundation as part of Dilijan’s artistic rebirth and is producing multiple audiobook and podcast projects under Honey to Your Ears (formerly J. Lasky Voices).
Svetlana:
I am a brave woman with over twenty years of business experience across many sectors, and 10 years of theatre related projects, I am an International Project Manager and businesswoman specializing in marketing, communications, startups, fundraising campaigns, theatre productions, and educational initiatives.
I have been awarded over $50k in grant money for various community improvement projects and refugee relief programs and have raised over $100k for those same initiatives.
I hold a Master's of Economics and am working towards completing my Master's of Education in IB Education with a focus on the Wellbeing, Diploma Program’s Business Management, Economics, Theory of Knowledge courses. My master's thesis will focus on Wellbeing practices and their impact in IB Schools.
All of the above I have done before, during, and after I gave birth to my three amazing children who are now 9, (almost) 7, and 4.5 years old.
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Jason:
Described as a modern-day Magellan & Renaissance Man, Jason is a published playwright, international stage & screen actor, award-winning director, voiceover artist, in-demand workshop leader, guitarist, 16-year teaching veteran, and lasagna master. He holds an M.Ed. in IB Education, an MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen, a black belt in karate, and he trained at the Actors Studio Drama School under famed luminaries Elizabeth Kemp and Susan Aston. His short film, “rise- butoh artsakh-“ was included in The First Georgian Movement Theatre Festival in 2022. Currently, based in Armenia, he is collaborating with international artists under the HOVQ Foundation as part of Dilijan’s artistic rebirth and is producing multiple audiobook and podcast projects under Honey to Your Ears (formerly J. Lasky Voices).
Svetlana:
I am a brave woman with over twenty years of business experience across many sectors, and 10 years of theatre related projects, I am an International Project Manager and businesswoman specializing in marketing, communications, startups, fundraising campaigns, theatre productions, and educational initiatives.
I have been awarded over $50k in grant money for various community improvement projects and refugee relief programs and have raised over $100k for those same initiatives.
I hold a Master's of Economics and am working towards completing my Master's of Education in IB Education with a focus on the Wellbeing, Diploma Program’s Business Management, Economics, Theory of Knowledge courses. My master's thesis will focus on Wellbeing practices and their impact in IB Schools.
All of the above I have done before, during, and after I gave birth to my three amazing children who are now 9, (almost) 7, and 4.5 years old.
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Presently a Senior Technical Program Manager and Digital Producer with AOA’s Creative Technology group, Nicola uses both technical innovation and creative development to build integrated toolkits for creating moments of awe and thrill all over the world. As Co-Founder of Harriet B’s Descendants she works to build supportive networks among LBE practitioners worldwide connecting humans in production and design. They also teach workshops on Human Centered Management which asks the question "How much better are the experiences we create if all team members are fully supported?"
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Presently a Senior Technical Program Manager and Digital Producer with AOA’s Creative Technology group, Nicola uses both technical innovation and creative development to build integrated toolkits for creating moments of awe and thrill all over the world. As Co-Founder of Harriet B’s Descendants she works to build supportive networks among LBE practitioners worldwide connecting humans in production and design. They also teach workshops on Human Centered Management which asks the question "How much better are the experiences we create if all team members are fully supported?"
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Nikki Wright is freelance Makeup and Hair designer based in the Middle East. Nikki specialises in theatrical and creative makeup/hair for large-scale shows, live events, and media.
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Nikki Wright is freelance Makeup and Hair designer based in the Middle East. Nikki specialises in theatrical and creative makeup/hair for large-scale shows, live events, and media.
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Rex has a career in the performing arts spanning over twenty years.
Rex started working backstage at fifteen, and has stage managed for drama, ballet, circus, musical theatre, festivals, and large-scale events (with a few wedding-events thrown in for good measure!) She particularly enjoys working as part of the leadership teams delivering large scale touring productions and technically demanding resident shows.
Rex lived and worked overseas for ten years, primarily living in Macau as part of the Stage Management and Artistic teams for The House of Dancing Water. Rex returned to Australia to work in tour producing - working with producers to tour live events into remote and regional areas of Queensland, giving her a new insight into the importance of the Arts in our communities. She has since returned to theatre as Stage Manager for the Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which closes its long-running season in 5 weeks time.
Rex is passionate about education and supporting the next generation of theatre professionals. She currently works for both QUT and VCA production students as a sessional lecturer and production mentor. Rex is also an advocate for working parents in the industry, particularly Mums, as she juggles parenting two children alongside the demands of full-time stage management.
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Rex has a career in the performing arts spanning over twenty years.
Rex started working backstage at fifteen, and has stage managed for drama, ballet, circus, musical theatre, festivals, and large-scale events (with a few wedding-events thrown in for good measure!) She particularly enjoys working as part of the leadership teams delivering large scale touring productions and technically demanding resident shows.
Rex lived and worked overseas for ten years, primarily living in Macau as part of the Stage Management and Artistic teams for The House of Dancing Water. Rex returned to Australia to work in tour producing - working with producers to tour live events into remote and regional areas of Queensland, giving her a new insight into the importance of the Arts in our communities. She has since returned to theatre as Stage Manager for the Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child which closes its long-running season in 5 weeks time.
Rex is passionate about education and supporting the next generation of theatre professionals. She currently works for both QUT and VCA production students as a sessional lecturer and production mentor. Rex is also an advocate for working parents in the industry, particularly Mums, as she juggles parenting two children alongside the demands of full-time stage management.
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Sandra Fox is Head of Costumes for Houston Ballet.
She started her career at the Lyric Opera of Chicago as a Wardrobe Assistant while finishing her degree in theater from Northern Illinois University. She worked off-season at the Goodman Theater in Chicago as a First Hand. After several seasons, Sandra moved to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago as Wardrobe Supervisor, establishing a costume shop and touring with the company.
In 2002, Sandra “ran away with the circus” and joined Cirque du Soleil on tour as Head of Wardrobe with Alegria. She then moved to Las Vegas where she had the opportunity to open the show KA as Assistant Head of Wardrobe. After opening the show, she moved to LOVE as Head of Wardrobe where she stayed from creation until the summer of 2018.
Sandra is happy to be in such a creative city and enjoys taking in arts performances as well as visiting museums in the area with her husband and son.
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Sandra Fox is Head of Costumes for Houston Ballet.
She started her career at the Lyric Opera of Chicago as a Wardrobe Assistant while finishing her degree in theater from Northern Illinois University. She worked off-season at the Goodman Theater in Chicago as a First Hand. After several seasons, Sandra moved to Hubbard Street Dance Chicago as Wardrobe Supervisor, establishing a costume shop and touring with the company.
In 2002, Sandra “ran away with the circus” and joined Cirque du Soleil on tour as Head of Wardrobe with Alegria. She then moved to Las Vegas where she had the opportunity to open the show KA as Assistant Head of Wardrobe. After opening the show, she moved to LOVE as Head of Wardrobe where she stayed from creation until the summer of 2018.
Sandra is happy to be in such a creative city and enjoys taking in arts performances as well as visiting museums in the area with her husband and son.
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Briana Bowie began her theatrical career as a professional dancer and quickly sharpened her skills as an acrobat and aerialist performing for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Diavolo Dance Theatre and Fuerza Bruta. Utilizing the skills she has learned over her seventeen-year career, including choreography, direction and production, she has galvanized these techniques and styles to create works for both the stage and camera. Enthusiastically motivated by the art of storytelling, her favorite projects are the ones where she has the opportunity to not only entertain viewers, but also deeply move them.
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Briana Bowie began her theatrical career as a professional dancer and quickly sharpened her skills as an acrobat and aerialist performing for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Diavolo Dance Theatre and Fuerza Bruta. Utilizing the skills she has learned over her seventeen-year career, including choreography, direction and production, she has galvanized these techniques and styles to create works for both the stage and camera. Enthusiastically motivated by the art of storytelling, her favorite projects are the ones where she has the opportunity to not only entertain viewers, but also deeply move them.
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With over 35 years of experience and success in the performing arts industry working as a creator and creative manager, Richard has been involved in creating international live shows, both in permanent and touring venues, corporate and touristic events, FEC’s and theme parks. He is well versed in leading different styles of creative processes and successfully guide teams to overcome complex challenges.
Born and raised in Montreal, Richard’s decade-long dance career with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet gave him the chance to travel the world and work with some of the best choreographers in the industry, honing his artistic skills. After 18 years working with Cirque du Soleil as head of auditions, senior artistic director and senior creative director, and a year in Dubai working on Franco Dragone’s La Perle, he joined the live entertainment leader that is Cirque Eloize as its Vice-President Creation.
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With over 35 years of experience and success in the performing arts industry working as a creator and creative manager, Richard has been involved in creating international live shows, both in permanent and touring venues, corporate and touristic events, FEC’s and theme parks. He is well versed in leading different styles of creative processes and successfully guide teams to overcome complex challenges.
Born and raised in Montreal, Richard’s decade-long dance career with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet gave him the chance to travel the world and work with some of the best choreographers in the industry, honing his artistic skills. After 18 years working with Cirque du Soleil as head of auditions, senior artistic director and senior creative director, and a year in Dubai working on Franco Dragone’s La Perle, he joined the live entertainment leader that is Cirque Eloize as its Vice-President Creation.
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Jacinta followed her passion for biology, the human body and working with people to complete a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) at The University of Melbourne. Her work in major hospitals in Australia prepared her to be an in-house physio and first responder for The House of Dancing Water show in Macau. Jacinta holds numerous certificates and accreditations in sports injury management, pre-hospital trauma life support, acupuncture, fitness, pilates and Yoga.
Jacinta was also the Head of Physiotherapy on the Terhal Show, by the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia created by Dragone and managed by an events company Hwadi.
Jacinta knows what it is like to be a physiotherapist for elite athletes and performing artists and how treating and managing them differs from a standard physio practice.
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John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regional theater, working mostly in Shakespearean roles such as Mercutio and Macbeth. He’s been hailed by the Associated Press as “White-hot Entertainment” for his off-Broadway plays including Poetic License, Place Setting, and Jericho, a New York Times “Critics Pick.” He was nominated along with Edward Albee, Elaine May, and Teresa Rebeck for The Newark Star Ledger’s Best Play, 2007. Jack is the recipient of two Edgerton Playwriting Awards, for Jericho (2010) and The Source (2018). He won the 2016 Webby Award for Best Writing in a Web Series. Jack is also the Artistic Director of New Normal Rep.
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John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regional theater, working mostly in Shakespearean roles such as Mercutio and Macbeth. He’s been hailed by the Associated Press as “White-hot Entertainment” for his off-Broadway plays including Poetic License, Place Setting, and Jericho, a New York Times “Critics Pick.” He was nominated along with Edward Albee, Elaine May, and Teresa Rebeck for The Newark Star Ledger’s Best Play, 2007. Jack is the recipient of two Edgerton Playwriting Awards, for Jericho (2010) and The Source (2018). He won the 2016 Webby Award for Best Writing in a Web Series. Jack is also the Artistic Director of New Normal Rep.
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Jacinta followed her passion for biology, the human body and working with people to complete a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) at The University of Melbourne. Her work in major hospitals in Australia prepared her to be an in-house physio and first responder for The House of Dancing Water show in Macau. Jacinta holds numerous certificates and accreditations in sports injury management, pre-hospital trauma life support, acupuncture, fitness, pilates and Yoga.
Jacinta was also the Head of Physiotherapy on the Terhal Show, by the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia created by Dragone and managed by an events company Hwadi.
Jacinta knows what it is like to be a physiotherapist for elite athletes and performing artists and how treating and managing them differs from a standard physio practice.
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In this episode, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Victor Manuel Aguilera, talking all things finance.
Víctor Manuel Aguilera has a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the Universidad Autónoma de México, a second Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana, and a Masters Degree on International Trade from Université de Paris I) Pantheon -Sorbonne. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Business and Financial Restructuring consultant in Mexico. Victor is also the co-author of the book Matemáticas Financieras (Mathematics of Finance) published by McGraw Hill, and currently used as the main textbook for the matter in universities such as the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and the Universidad de Guadalajara (UdG). Recently he appeared on Rankia´s podcast, the leading finance community in Latin America and Spain.
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In this episode we are joined by Charlie Burrows, talking all things performance and casting. Charlie Burrows made a name for himself as a world-class power tumbler for more than a decade, becoming European and National Champion. He then made the transition from athlete to artist, performing with various shows including La Nouba, by Cirque du Soleil. Following his successful career as an artist he became an acrobatic casting advisor for Cirque du Soleil and is now based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2020 Charlie also founded International Casting Agency to offer a full-service casting agency, for all aspects of live entertainment.
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In this episode we are joined by Houston Odum, talking all things circus and entertainment. Houston is a Circus Director and Producer from Jamestown, NC. He became involved in the arts at age 9, when he started juggling. Since then, he’s developed a passion for Circus Creation and founded the Activate Entertainment Project amidst the Pandemic in October of 2020. Since then, Activate has presented 35 performances, ranging from large outdoor events, and pop-ups, to full-length creations, all with the mission of providing meaningful, live performances that are accessible to the public while empowering artists of all backgrounds and disciplines.
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In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Linda Essig.
Linda Essig, MFA, PhD, and former lighting designer, was appointed Baruch College’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs on July 1, 2021. She previously served as dean of the College of Arts & Letters at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) where she was responsible for nine academic departments, four centers, and the Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery. Prior to Cal State LA, Dr. Essig was director of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programs for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University (ASU) and founding director of its School of Theatre and Film. She also served as chair of the Department of Theatre & Drama and director of University Theatre at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Essig has authored four books and numerous articles and book chapters on both arts entrepreneurship and theatrical lighting design.
Her most recent book, published in 2022, is ‘Creative Infrastructures: Artists, Money, and Entrepreneurial Action’.
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In this episode we are joined by Estefani Evans and Ammed Tuniziani, talking all things circus. Estefani Evans is a 33-year-old flying trapeze artist who has been in the industry for more than 20 years. She has been traveling the world to perform since 2007. Originally born in São Paulo Brazil, Estefani is a 5th generation traditional circus performer who began her career at the age of 14. She is currently touring with Cirque Du Soleil’s Alegria, while juggling flying trapeze, a main character role, dance captain, wife, and mom of two.
Ammed Tuniziani is a 32-year-old flying trapeze artist from Venezuela. He is a third generation of a traditional circus family. He started flying trapeze at the age of 8, which has led him to working for 3 different Cirque Du Soleil shows, as well as many others shows across the world. Ammed was a winner of the ‘Golden Clown’ at the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in 2020 with his troupe. He also performed a quadruple somersault in the act, one of the most legendary tricks on trapeze. He is currently on tour with Alegria, along with his wife and 2 kids.
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In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew. Jeanette is an award-winning designer for theatre, opera, dance, musical, music performances, installation, and immersive experiences. As a designer, she aims to create a visual environment that is organically integrated into the landscape and language of the production.
Her works have been seen across US cities and internationally at Havana (Cuba), Prague (Czech Republic), Lima (Peru), Edinburgh (Scotland), Tokyo (Japan), Graz (Austria), Shanghai (China), Paris (France), and Bloemfontein (South Africa).
Jeanette is the Associate Arts Professor and Head of Lighting Design Training with NYU’s Department of Drama Production & Design Studio (P&D), and is a member of Woodshed Collective and Caborca, a member of USA29, and is a recipient of the NEA/TCG Career Development Program.
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In this episode we are joined by Kylie McOmish, talking multifaceted work in the Arts and live entertainment. Kylie is a passionate and talented ambassador for the arts, major events, culture, and destination development. She is a trusted leader in strategic planning and the delivery of high-profile international events, productions, and location activations. Her skills in across-site coordination and development, human resources, contractor engagement, stakeholder management, finance, budget administration, and strategic planning have made her an invaluable addition to international executive leadership teams. With such a vast background in performing arts and cultural programs, Kylie is a wealth of knowledge in this area of the industry and a born leader.
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In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Camille Schenkkan and Jessica Champagne Hansen.
Camille Schenkkan is the Deputy Managing Director for Center Theatre Group. Before moving into that position, she led workforce development and emerging artist programming at CTG starting in 2012. Camille is proud to teach in the Master of Arts Administration Program at Goucher College as well as the Department of Theatre and Dance at Cal State LA, and she has served on the Advisory Board for Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles and the Program Committee for the California State Summer School for the Arts.
Jessica Champagne Hansen is a Los Angeles based costume designer and technician with credits in theatre, dance, film, television, commercials, theme parks, and corporate clients. She is a published author, and her work has been featured in numerous theatre journals and books. Jessica is proud to be the head faculty and creator of the costume program at East Los Angeles College in the Theater Arts Department. She is a member of IATSE Local 829 and serves on the Publication Committee for USITT, and Jessica received an MFA in Costume Design from University of California, Irvine and a BFA in Costume Design & Technology from Emerson College.
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In this episode we are joined by Billy Sy, talking all things working and lecturing in the Performing Arts. Billy Sy is an actor, singer, theatre maker and lecturer at the School of Drama at Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He has acted in a wide range of productions on stage and screen in HK and abroad, including musical theatre, plays, experimental theatre, and films.
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Patricia Marjorie is a Brazilian multidisciplinary theatre artist based in New York with works on costume design, props, set design, directing and performing. Her past works include: Wolf Play directed by Dustin Wills at MCC, Public Obscenities at SOHO REP written and directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury; costume and props for Modern Swimwear directed by Meghan Finn. Patricia’s recent works include: costume designer for Simon and His Shoes by Meghan Finn; set design for Re MEMORI by Nambi E. Kelley (WP Theater); props for You Will Get Sick directed by Sam Pinkelton (Roundabout Theatre); Montag directed by Dustin Wills (Soho Rep); Ulysses and The Seagull by Elevator Repair Service, Eva Luna by Repertório Espanhol; Notes on Killing Seven Oversight… by Mara Vélez Meléndez (Soho Rep), 7 Minutes (Waterwell, dir. Mei Ann Teo), Black Exhibition by Jeremy O. Harris directed by Machel Ross, SKiNFoLK by Jillian Walker, In the Southern Breeze(Rattlestick).
Patricia has also recently directed What Will Become of Kaaron? (The Tank) and her own work as a playwright A Song to Keep the Wolves Awake (The Tank). Her goal is to continue developing a theatre-making practice that transcends illustrative storytelling, using theatre as a voice for marginalised and oppressed communities.
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In this episode we are joined by Kaz Finnin, talking all things performance medicine. Kaz is the head of performance medicine at big top touring show Alegría by Cirque du Soleil. With over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist, and a recently completed MBA, Kaz is passionate about leading high performing teams to deliver quality care to performing artists. Kaz worked in sporting, military, and digital health environments before joining Cirque du Soleil in 2019.
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In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with my friend and active colleague Rob Penalver.
Rob has extensive experience in all aspects of production. Throughout his extensive and successful career, he has had the opportunity to work with some of the most recognized and diverse companies in the world, including Apple, the Grammy Awards, F1 Ferrari Team, the Art Basel Fair, MTV, as well as government entities such the United States Army, the city of New York, the city of Miami Beach and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In addition to graduating from the School of Film Production, Rob also attended the School of Business & Management, which has helped him manage large-scale projects with budgets exceeding $100 million and more than 1,200 employees under his commands. His more than 20 years of experience in different continents, his leadership, his skills, and his ability to resolve unexpected situations with calm thinking and common sense have made him a true reference in the entertainment industry worldwide.
As a Senior Producer, Rob is without a doubt the person you can trust with any project, no matter how large or small. You can rest assured that the project will always be developed to the highest standards and within the agreed upon timeline.
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In this episode we are joined by Dillon Evans, talking all things Stage Management. Dillon is a Stage Manager from Southern California, and he now resides in Las Vegas. Currently, he is a Show Caller at AWAKENING, a $120 million USD spectacle at Wynn Las Vegas.
Before creating AWAKENING in 2022, Dillon lived outside of the USA for 6 years of his career. Most recently, he was a Senior Stage Manager in operations for Expo 2020 Dubai. Working on thousands of shows with performers, artists and musicians from around the globe. Prior to that, he was a Show Caller with The House of Dancing Water in Macau, and a Stage Manager with the Mainland China tour of Cavalia. Dillon’s additional work includes Cirque du Soleil, Five Currents, Thinkwell Group, MTV Television Networks, Walking with Dinosaurs, and The Old Globe Theatre. Dillon received his bachelors in Stage Management from the California Institute of the Arts.
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In this episode we are joined by Allison Marquez, talking all things singing, dancing, and acting. Allison grew up in Visalia CA and graduated from Golden West high school, where she fostered her love for singing and dancing. She attended Chapman University in Orange County where she received her Bachelors of Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance.
During her time in Orange County, Allison taught private voice and piano lessons at Orange County Music Academy. She was also in multiple singing ensembles. Upon graduating in 2015, Allison set off on her performance journey to Universal Studios Japan working as an actress. After a year in Japan, she enjoyed her time as a Production Vocalist for Celebrity Cruises.
Since 2020, Allison has spent her time closer to home running a theatre arts program in Visalia. She is the director of theatre arts for Dancers Edge. She oversees 150+ students that train and perform in various disciplines of performing arts. Her Production classes spend the school year learning a full musical (kid friendly). They showcase the students hard work in June every season. The kids get to experience live theatre inside and beautiful local facility.
Her Triple Threats performing team, travels the state performing for public and private events. They’re young students train weekly in voice, acting, and dance. They are truly triple threats. And lastly, the program she grew from the ground up: Edge Music. This program is a vocal music-based class that teaches singers the fundamentals of singing and performing. Any style and any experience level can be found in these classes.
Allison is deeply passionate about sharing her experiences with students of all ages. Her goal is to ignite the same desire and drive in students from the Central Valley that was ignited in her. She hopes to create a safe and positive environment where students can explore their creativity and hone their skill set.
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In this episode we are joined by Melanie May talking all things art and design. Born and raised in Colombia, Melanie is a Scenic Designer and Art Director, now working also as a Professor in Bogotá. Her sensibility pursues to create rich and compelling universes through visual storytelling. Recent credits include The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Repertorio Español), Lordes presented at the New Ohio Theater's Ice Factory, On This Side of The World a new musical about the Filipino immigrant experience, Lost Girls (Netflix, Sundance), and Henry V by Saheem Ali (NYU). Melanie holds a Master of Fine Arts from NYU Tisch in Design for Stage and Film.
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In this episode we are joined by Padraic Moyles, talking all things dance. Born in Dublin, Padraic emigrated to New York when he was nine years old. At the age of twelve he starred as the principal actor in the Off-Broadway production of Grandchild of Kings, directed by Harold Prince. Dancing under the tutelage of Donny Golden, he joined Riverdance in 1997, going on to become Dance Captain and Principal Dancer. He was nominated for an Ovation Award for his leading role in the show. In 2006 he joined the Broadway production of The Pirate Queen as Dance Captain before returning to Riverdance in 2008. He has had the privilege to perform for a number of heads of state and notable individuals from around the world, including Michelle Obama and Queen Elizabeth II. Padraic is also proud to be the Executive Producer/ Director for the international show Heartbeat of Home which has toured China, North America and played for a six-week run in London’s West End. He was Dance Director and a choreographer on Riverdance: The Animated Adventure. Padraic would like to give special thanks to his wife Niamh and children Juliette-May and Harrison Rhys, his father, brothers and sister for their continued support. He dedicates all his work to his late mother Christine Moyles.
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In this episode we are joined by Anatole Norland and Nicole Lippey, talking all things actor, production, and theatre management. Actor’s Pocket Guide was created in 2018 when a frustrated theatre director (Nicole), and technology expert (Anatole), came together and decided to build their own platform to solve organisation, preparation, and communication issues with producing theatre.
Nicole is the artistic director and founder of A Work of Heart Productions, as well as a co-founder of Actor's Pocket Guide. For 8 years, A Work of Heart Productions has been producing shows throughout New Jersey and NYC. Since its creation, Nicole has produced over 30 Off-Broadway shows in New York City with professional actors and singers.
Anatole has a background in building enterprise tech and automating business processes to run more efficiently. In Anatole's current role for a leading CPG Retailer, he has automated 10k+ manual work hours & generated $500k+ in savings, using technology to solve business operations problems. Anatole envisioned Actor's Pocket Guide after watching Nicole spend hundreds of hours producing shows, and then spending hundreds more on the administration around them.
APG is raising awareness within the theatre community to what’s possible outside of the same routine, for companies looking to engage & grow their programs, while reducing budget and overhead. APG is currently working with theatre programs in 30+ states, including several internationally. Actor's Pocket Guide is available for free on iOS, Android, and through your web browser at Actorspocketguide.com
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In this episode we are joined by Danielle Fullerton, talking all things stage and production management. Originally from the USA, Danielle has always been curious about how things work and what is happening behind the scenes, which led her to start dabbling in her local community theatre as a teenager – and she never looked back! Danielle has a BA in Technical Theatre from the University of Wyoming and a MFA in Stage and Production Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She has worked on many exciting projects including cruise ship entertainment with Celebrity Cruises, and theme park entertainment operations at Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi, UAE. More recently, she was a Senior Stage Manager and Show Caller for the Al Wasl nightly shows at Dubai Expo. Danielle is now a freelance entertainment professional based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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In this episode we are joined by Josephine Lawrence, talking all things production. Josephine is a Director, Producer and Founder of Orient Unlimited production agency. With a 30+ year career spanning across Theatre, Film, Live Events, Visual & Performing Arts, Josephine has Produced over 1000 projects in the last 20 + years, designed, built, choreographed, staged and toured internationally with some of the biggest names in the respective industries: Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Chanel, Sting, National Geographic, Liberatum, Juno Mak, MSN, HK Ballet, City Contemporary Dance Company Hong Kong and the HK Philharmonic.
Josephine has staged Louis Vuitton in the Forbidden City, Chanel on a rooftop, filmed in the mountains of Vietnam, created a theatre presentations for Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Commes De Garcon and during the pandemic brought the HK film, theatre, music and ballet industries together for a multi-disciplinary collaboration on 13 original shows.
Josephine is known for directing projects of any scale with an attention to detail, high production values, intelligent and highly original content that deliver media worthy, engaging, immersive experiences on budget and on time.
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In this episode we are joined by Drew Himmelrich, talking all things technical production. Drew is a young professional in the concert touring and live event industry. He has been a Mechanical Design Engineer at TAIT for four years and recently moved to the Integration team. His passion for technical theatre work first showed itself as he set up stages as a little kid in his kindergarten classroom and has continued and grown. He went to Carnegie Mellon to study Production Technology and Management, and has been loving professional life since graduating in 2018.
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In this episode we are joined by John Devereaux, talking all things performance. Since earning his BFA from TCU, Devereaux has performed in RENT, Dreamgirls, originated a role in the world premiere of Recorded in Hollywood, and is currently touring with the ensemble of Hamilton: An American Musical. The Houston native has also gained a captive audience of 130,000 followers and counting on Instagram and TikTok, where he shares snippets of his life backstage and engages with fans.
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In this episode we are joined by Nathanael Philip Mosher, talking all things performance. Nathanael is a comedian, poet, singer-songwriter, and aspiring human being. His love of words has led him from poetry to stand-up, singing to songwriting, all while continuing his love for the effervescent glow of poetry through performance and spoken word. As a poet, Nathan’s poetry journey began at age 7 when he was chosen out of his third grade class to read a poem about the school janitor who was leaving after 20 years of service. The poem read, “You help us not slip. You help us not trip…” and so on. Thus, his penchant for rhyming and rhythm was born. At age 10, he was chosen by his 5th grade teacher to enter the Young Storytellers program where his play about a man becoming king of the Martians was acted by “Phil of The Future” star, Ricky Ullman. He continued to write poetry, entering in local workshops such as the historic Beyond Baroque poetry theatre in Venice, California, and eventually the California State Summer School for The Arts at Cal Arts, where he earned notable distinction of becoming a California Arts Scholar. At the California State Summer School for the Arts, which features notable alum such as James Franco, Zac Efron, and Katherine McPhee, he learned his passion for sharing personal stories.
At age 16, he began writing jokes, took to the stage, and began honing his craft at the age of 17 before he was even allowed into comedy clubs. While attending UCLA he took advantage of the burgeoning comedy scene, running shows in lecture halls, theatres, coffee shops, classrooms, and even parking lots, while continuing to perform nightly in the larger LA area. While at college, Nathan also performed around town, even getting a fake ID to perform at bars and comedy clubs. His voracious DIY work ethic compelled him to organize a variety of out of town tours, bringing his trademark informal yet, spellbinding words to stages in London, New York, Boston, D.C., San Francisco, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and as a semi-finalist in New York’s NBC Stand Up for Diversity Showcase. Mosher’s inherent ability to hustle while fostering his craft has elevated him to more recently work with respected acts like Maria Bamford, Ali Wong, and Jo Koy. During his senior year, he proudly signed to the prestigious management company 3Arts Entertainment which works alongside notable clients Kevin Hart, Aziz Ansari, and Amy Poehler.
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In this episode we are joined by Emma Bianco, talking all things producing around the world. Emma has worked as a freelancer for over 12 years in production, operations and everything in between. With a passion for major events, comedy, music, circus and anything else that requires a stage, Emma has worked on a myriad of events such as Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Maroon 5 at the Pyramids and Dubai Expo 2020. Not to mention producing and hosting the touring Naked Cabaret. Originally from Australia, Emma has worked across 5 continents, rarely staying in the same place for longer than 3 months. Emma is currently working on the opening and closing ceremonies for the FIFA World Cup.
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In this episode we are joined by Joshua Morgan, talking all things singing and acting. Joshua is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. A diverse, singing actor, his regional credits include roles at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Theatre Under the Stars, Folger Theatre, Triad Stage, Signature Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, North Carolina Theatre, amongst many others. He was last seen in the Broadway musical, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, having originated the role of legendary manager, Shelly Berger. Before that, he had most recently finished production on NBC’s upcoming series Lincoln. He is currently developing stories for TV and streaming content. Joshua also founded and runs a company called Artist’s Strategy, whose goal is to help freelance creative entrepreneurs develop strategic business plans and work towards a sustainable future in the arts.
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In this episode we are joined by Alana Clapp, talking all things Cirque du Soleil. Alana began her career with Cirque du Soleil in 2009 with the show O at the Bellagio. She joined the Stage Management team of Mystère in 2012, and is currently the General Stage Manager for the company's longest running Las Vegas production. An advocate for arts educational programs and student mentorship, Alana has presented at various universities throughout the country. Some of her favorite roles outside of Cirque include guest lecturer at the College of Southern Nevada, advisory panel member for the Stage Craft Institute of Las Vegas, mentor with the USITT Stage Management Mentorship Project, along with a number of events for film, television, and professional sports. Outside of the entertainment industry, Alana can also be found serving as an Advance Associate for the Office of the Vice President of the United States, as well as a lexicologist with creative branding agency Haystack Needle.
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In this episode we are joined by Amna Abulhoul, talking all things creative. Amna is a Creative Director, and her last role was Creative Director for the Ceremonies at Expo 2020 Dubai. She developed creative programming for Al Wasl Plaza, the iconic centrepiece of Expo 2020, from concept and narrative to immersive experiences. Amna was also responsible for creating and developing the Expo 2020 Mascots, bringing the characters and their story to life. Amna has worked in creative production for more than eight years. She began her career in the Blue Sky department at Walt Disney Imagineering, Los Angeles. This role saw her contribute to the creative concepts and designs for rides and attractions in Disney theme parks. Amna studied Motion Graphics (Animation) at Zayed University and Architecture at the American University in Dubai.
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Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year’s LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Alexander Donnelly, the VP and General Manager - Broadway at PRG.
Alex joined PRG in early 2018 as the Director of Corporate Development where he advised on a number of strategic M&A transactions that expanded PRG’s international presence in TV and Film, most notably with the acquisition of VER. He transitioned to the Broadway division in 2020 and now manages the lighting, audio and video teams in Secaucus, NY. Outside of PRG, he owns and manages Fortress Productions and was the Founding Executive Director of the Corkscrew Theater Festival, a multi-venue theatrical non-profit in New York City. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and worked at Bank of America and Natixis prior to joining PRG.
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Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year’s LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Al Crawford, the General Manager of City Theatrical.
Al has worked globally in a broad variety of genres, with vast experience in the fields of dance, touring, live events, film, video, and theatrical consultation. He has been an entrepreneur and manager of teams that support the creation and implementation of new lighting and scenic projects worldwide. He currently uses his keen problem-solving skills, people and project management techniques, and vast understanding of the unique needs of lighting professions and the entertainment industry as a whole to lead City Theatrical in his role as General Manager.
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Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year’s LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Michael T Strickland.
Michael started Bandit Lites in 1968. The company grew into a global leader. Along the way he founded and owned Thomas Engineering US, Tomcat Engineering US, Avolites US, Best Techs, Gear Park, Authentic Stars, Vol Air, BPH and GRNLite. He also acquired Lights Up, Meteorlites and DPH Lighting, as well as having an interest in Skycam. Strickland and others started We Make Events, Red Alert Restart and COVAID. Strickland won many prestigious awards over the years including CNN USA Today Entrepreneur of the Year and was only the second non musician to win the Academy of Country Music ACM Milestone Award. In 2022 Strickland was presented the rarely given CMA Humanitarian Award. Strickland has won numerous industry awards including the Parnelli Visionary Lifetime Achievement Award, The Pollstar Impact 50 Award, the Pollstar Heroes of Live Award, and he is in numerous Hall of Fames. The University of Tennessee named him Distinguished Alumni of both the College of Business and of the entire University of Tennessee. Bandit Lites has been named Lighting Company of the Year an industry leading 27 times.
From 2020 up to today Strickland has been a fierce advocate for the entire entertainment industry before Congress, the media, and the industry. Strickland was key to passage of The Cares Act, PPP, PPP2, Enhanced Unemployment, Save Our Stages and is now working on passing The MUSIC Act and formation of The Entertainment Association. Strickland has appeared nonstop on network television and testified before the Senate on behalf of the industry.
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Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year’s LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Maya Guice, the Marketing Director for BRC Imagination Arts.
Maya has a unique set of skills that qualify her for one of the most challenging tasks at BRC: telling the story of a company that tells the stories of some of the most renowned brands, subjects, and places around the world. As Marketing Director, Maya oversees all brand, communication, and marketing-related activities. This requires that she sit at the intersection of teams and people, using research and analytics to inform strategy, problem-solve, and either build bridges or reinforce them.
A Los Angeles native, Maya has lived and worked in London and Berlin. Before joining BRC, Maya consulted creative and design agencies on their business development and growth strategies. Maya received an M.B.A. from the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University and her B.A. from Scripps College. Maya danced professionally for over 18 years, the highlight of which was an experience touring Africa as a Cultural Ambassador with the U.S. Department of State.
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Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year’s LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Bob Bonniol.
Bob is an Emmy Award winning director, production designer, and producer. He is known for his implementation of extensive media and interactive features in his productions and installations. In 2021, Bob founded metaMODE as a laboratory and consultancy for metaverse based strategy and activation. Since 2020, Bob has served as creative director for Panasonic’s massive installations at the Consumer Electronics Show. In 2021 he won multiple Telly Awards for his creation and production of the Panasonic CES Virtual Experience.
In 2019 he served as a screens producer and content artist for Occulus’ projection mapped takeover of the Los Angeles Theater premiering their new product Quest, appeared as featured VJ at the Amazon re:MARS conference, as well as designing the holographic Light Weave sculpture for Nordstrom’s new Manhattan flagship store Broadway Entrance.
In 2018 he won the Knight of Illumination award for his creative direction of the massive renovation of The Core at General Motor’s World Headquarters in Detroit. The installation, GM World, features the largest AI driven interactive LED screen array on earth and creates a permanent immersive experiential venue for all of GM’s brands.
In fall of 2018, Bob wrote, directed, and produced the acclaimed work, “Becoming Ailey,” for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 60th Anniversary Season at NY City Center. Utilizing holographic technology alongside classic theatrical craft, the piece put the voice and vision of Alvin Ailey back onstage with his beloved company.
In the course of his career he has worked from Broadway to Beijing, helping clients like Disney, NBCU, ABC, Live Nation, AEG, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm gather and dazzle audiences of millions.
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Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year’s LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Amy D Lux.
Amy is a Multidisciplinary Designer and Dynamic Consultant with a background in theatrical & architainment lighting and controls for immersive experiences and the built environment. Her technical knowledge spans from design development to programming, wiring, and installation, to which she has nearly 20 years of experience integrating advanced lighting and controls. She also offers graphic design and develops training modules, leads + moderates speaking engagements, and writes articles to demystify dynamic lighting and help architects, engineers, field technicians, programmers, and sales teams understand complex subjects in a modality that is aligned with their standard syntax and methods.
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In this episode we are joined by Kim Scott, talking all things entertainment and production. Kim has recently launched her own business, KS Consulting. With over 25 years in the entertainment industry, whether on the stage, a professor, or the manager of large-scale productions, she has experience in all aspects of live entertainment and production. Kim leverages her skills in the development and implementation of strategies to enhance performance, operational readiness, and efficiencies for theatre companies and universities worldwide. She is committed to being a steward to early career professionals, and is a dedicated mentor to young women in the entertainment field.
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In this episode we are joined by Yulanda Yo-Rong Shieh, talking all things scenic design. Yulanda is a production and scenic designer based in New York, whose love of listening to stories as a kid has grown into a passion for visual storytelling. Her approach to design is always from the heart of hers to that of the characters. Born and raised in Taiwan, Yulanda has her BA in theatre and has worked as a set designer on many films produced in Taiwan and China. Since arriving in New York, she has been production designing films with collaborators around the world. She received her MFA in Design for Stage and Film at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts. In addition to her film credits, Yulanda’s set design for the opera Elektra was exhibited in Prague Quadrennial in 2011.
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In this episode we are joined by Alex Vásquez Dheming, talking all things lighting and production management. Alex is a Lighting Designer and Production Manager from San Salvador, El Salvador based in NYC. She's known for her work with Big Dance Theater, Nélida Tirado, Calpulli Mexican Dance, Ariel Rivka Dance, New York Theatre Ballet, Vanaver Caravan, Jacob's Pillow Dance, Lincoln Center, Center for Performance Research, Performance Space NY, Dance Manager's Collective, Rattlesticks Theater, Museo del Barrio, The Tank NYC, Dutch Kills Theater Company, Playwright Horizons, Hypokrit Productions, and Theatreworks, among others. Her multidisciplinary work has been seen around the United States, Spain (Museo Guggenheim Bilbao), and France (Cannes Film Festival). Alex holds a BFA in Production Design from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), participated in the '20/'21 Wingspace Theatrical Design Mentorship, is a Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas (SILV) alumna, and is a recipient of The Playwright Realm's inaugural International Theatermakers Award. She was a featured designer in the San Diego Rep's Latinx New Play Festival 2020.
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In this episode we are joined by Stephanie Bahniuk, talking all things set and costume across theatre and television. Stephanie is a Ukrainian-Canadian theatre designer originally from Edmonton, Canada and she now resides in Brooklyn, New York. Stephanie is a graduate of the Masters of Fine Arts in Design program at the Yale School of Drama, and a recipient of the Jay Keene and Jean Griffin Keene Prize in Costume Design. She is an Artistic Associate of Pyretic Productions and recently designed the world premieres of Alina and Michael Mysterious with the company. She is currently the Costume Department Coordinator for And Just Like That, the Sex and the City reboot for HBO.
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In this episode we are joined by Omar Madkour, talking all things lighting. Born to a family of engineers in Cairo, Egypt, Omar developed a passion for movie directing. For this reason, he studied stage acting, wrote a play for his undergrad thesis, and started a career as a lighting designer. His designs have been presented in various countries, festivals, and venues such as The Wallis Annenberg (Los Angeles), Maxim Gorki Theatre (Berlin), BoZar (Brussels), Shubbak Festival (London), D-CAF (Cairo), UNAM (Mexico City) among others. Credits vary from classical theatre to new works and experimental performance. Selected credits include the West Coast premiere of Young-Jean Lee’s We’re Gonna Die; the workshop production of Black Like Me; Waiting for Godot; Measure for Measure; and La Princesa, a co-devised piece which won first prize in ArtChangeUS competition. Omar cites his background in performing, directing and writing as shaping his design process, allowing it to stem from a dramaturgical approach rather than a solely aesthetic one.
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In this episode we are joined by Jiajing Qi, talking all things lighting. Originally from China, Jaijing is a lighting designer with a focus on experimental works, camera lighting, concert lighting, live performance, creative programming and installation arts. He is interested in integrating lighting with different mediums and creating a unique experience for his audience. When Jiajing is not at work, he enjoys biking, hiking, and swimming.
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In this episode we are joined by Maria Feuereisen, talking all things set design and eco-friendly ways of working with materials. Maria is an award-winning Chilean Set Designer and installation artist who advocates for the use of recycled materials in large-scale shows. She has earned several awards and relevant recognition for her work, such as a full-tuition scholarship at NYU in set design and a national artist award in Chile.
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In this episode we are joined by David Stewart, talking all things production in entertainment. David Stewart holds multiple roles within Disney Live Entertainment Global, such as Producer, Creative Development, Content, and Inclusive Strategies. David's produced works at Disney include: Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary spectacular Disney Enchantment, Beacons of Magic, Remount of Happily Ever After, NBA and MLS sports ‘bubbles’, DJ’s Ready, Set, Party Time!, Wonderful World of Animation and Joyful!. D-Stew has worked for the National Association of Black Journalists, the Guthrie Theater, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Wisconsin. He has been a Stage Manager for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, AEA stage manager for Madison Repertory Theatre, Studio Arena Theatre, St. Louis MUNY, Kansas City Starlight Outdoor Musicals, The Little Theatre on the Square and Vienna Austria’s English Theatre. D-Stew is a member of USITT, Chair EDI committee, board of directors, co-founder Gateway Program. D-Stew is also the founder of Production on Deck, a production search and consulting firm.
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Lina Younes is a Palestinian Lebanese visual designer based in New York working in theatre, film, animation, and installations. She creates worlds with one eye shut and an index finger as her wand. While studying for her MFA in design from NYU/Tisch, she enjoyed controlling traffic, mapping the skies, imagining the birds and inhabitants of the world in plays, dances, operas, and films. Lina's work is about freezing moments, replaying them, changing scenarios, playing out consequences, and then repeating. Lina has a great love and a great weakness: soap bubbles.
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In this episode we are joined by Maureen Freedman, talking all things performance design. A South African designer for performance, Maureen has worked with production teams in the US and abroad creating spaces and crafting characters for theatre, object theatre, opera and dance. Some notable work includes The Exalted at BAM with Carl Hancock-Rux and Theo Belckmann, Anne Bogart, Freedman's directing credits include Collider Classroom with Dr. Christopher Emdin at Lincoln Theatre Studio, The Wolves at the Window by Toby Davis for Brits off Broadway, and several collaborations with Yael Rasooly including The House by the Lake (Israel & touring), Silence Makes Perfect (UK) and upcoming Burning Blue in Norway. Maureen is a Linbury Prize finalist, Cheek by Jowl young Professional alum, NYFA IAP fellow and in May this year she and her team presented their winning design for Orfeo ed Euridice in Opera America’s L. B. Tobin Director-Designer award for 2021-22.
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In this episode we are joined by Elisa Tauro, talking all things acrobatic and performance. Elisa is currently performing in Las Vegas with one of Cirque du Soleil’s most prestigious shows, “O”. As a competitive gymnast and trampolinist, Elisa’s talent was recognised at a young age and she became the first competitor to move from club to National level competitions, skipping provincials completely. At the age of 6, she tried the flying trapeze for the first time and immediately fell in love.
Elisa has had the opportunity to live and perform all over the world including the United States, Europe and Dubai. She speaks multiple languages, and in addition to performing, Elisa is an avid snowboarder, water-skier and also a lover of food - she started a YouTube channel cooking and baking with her mother during the pandemic.
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In this episode we are joined by Jelena Antanasijevic, talking all things costume design. Jelena is a New York-based costume designer and educator. For the last fourteen years, she has designed costumes for over thirty theater, film, and TV productions in the United States and her homeland, Serbia. Her costume design work has been awarded and exhibited multiple times.
Jelena has worked in every role in the costume design field: costume designer and assistant, costume design and construction teacher and mentor, illustrator, costume shop manager, stitcher, first hand, draper, embroiderer, craft artisan, costume painter, and distresser, dyer, dresser, and wardrobe supervisor for theater, opera, dance, TV, and film. This experience enabled her to form a distinctive outlook on what it takes to put on production from a costume perspective.
In New York City, Jelena mastered her craftsmanship skills through working as a craft artisan and costume maker for some of the best NYC costume shops and studios like Parsons Meares, John Kristiansen, Mio Design Studio, Jeff Fender, and Ballet Hispánico. She created, embellished, distressed and hand-painted costumes and accessories for numerous Broadway, off-Broadway, Disney, and HBO productions (The Deuce).
Jelena’s defining wardrobe experience encompasses dressing Metropolitan Opera singers and dancers and wardrobe-supervising the TV Series ‘Empires of Excess’ on History Channel. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor & Costume Supervisor at Pace University at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in New York City.
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Anna Tompkins is an Acrobatic Rigger, Rope Access, and Automation Technician, originally from the United States. She was our first guest on our debut episode back in 2020. Since then, and at the time of this recording, we have released over 120 episodes. Anna Tompkins rejoins us to catch up on what's been happening in the arts and entertainment world in the last two years.
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On this episode we are joined by Ariana Schneider to talk about writing and recording a musical in Australia. Ariana Schneider has been involved in Music and Theatre for many, many years. She ran a very successful singing and drama studio from which students were accepted into the prestigious institutions of The Sydney Con, NIDA, WAPA, Victoria College of the Arts and Queensland Conservatorium. Ariana also taught music and drama in many of the schools in her area as well as writing a mini play and a musical for the students to perform.
She is currently in the final stages of completing the recording process of a musical she wrote called "CRYSTAL DREAMING". Ariana wrote the script, lyrics and music to its 22 songs and worked with a producer/arranger from a professional recording studio - Turn Around Music (Peter Stevenson) who created fabulous orchestration.
The musical was first performed in 2016 with a fully staged production in Ariana's home town of Taree, in which 32 performers including 14 children took part. The whole town supported the project and they played to 3 full houses. A film was made of the production.
Never having been fully satisfied with the script, Ariana used the lockdown time to take a course in Play Writing with the TheaterMakers Studio in New York and also received dramaturgical support from Eric Webb. This support allowed her to do a rewrite of the original score and script.
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On this episode, we are joined by Franchesca Wong, talking all about changing careers and entering the performing arts as a young adult. Franchesca is a Canadian-born Chinese actress and corporate role player based in Hong Kong. Raised in both Canada and Hong Kong, Franchesca graduated from the University of Calgary - Haskayne School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2012. She worked as a Business Development Officer for two years in Hong Kong. She then returned to follow her passion in drama and studied Acting at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. She received multiple scholarships, as well as Outstanding Student Award during her studies.
After graduation, she was an actor-in-residence at We Draman Group (HK) in 2020-21 and she has performed in multiple stage, TV, film and voice-over productions. Apart from acting, she has been an MC for multiple events and has great passion for drama education. She has taught drama at different institutions including the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and local schools in Hong Kong. Outside of work, Franchesca is an adventurer and outdoor lover, she engages in all types of hiking, scuba diving, travelling and yet to discover adventures.
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In this episode, we are joined once again by the CEOs of battleROYAL Berlin, Brendan Shelper and Judith Hoch, following Esch 2022. battleROYAL is an entertainment company based in Berlin. They are a studio of bold creatives, strategists and event professionals working between the domains of culture and commerce. Technology and innovation are defining parts of their work and process. Founded in 2011, battleROYAL Berlin has staged some of the largest sport and cultural events throughout Europe and Middle East such as the European Capital of Cultures Aarhus 2017 and Esch2022, and have worked for several Fortune 500 firms, including BMW, Porsche and American Express. battleROYAL Berlin regularly publishes articles, sharing insights on their work and practices. You can find a selection on our Theatre Art Life website as well.
Brendan Shelper is an executive creative director with 20+ years of experience in the culture, event, and entertainment industry, and founder of battleROYAL Berlin. Working at the intersection of creative strategy and emerging technologies, Brendan envisions compelling ways to bring large-scale activations to life. His roots stem from physical theatre, major cultural ceremonies, and Olympic openings.
Judith Hoch is a business and culture manager, with 15+ years of experience in the performing arts, entertainment and events sector. As the former COO of battleROYAL, Judith set the operational framework for the team, making sure that each project got the people and budget it required. She led major international productions, overseeing team structures, budgets, and processes. Appointed as Co-CEO in 2022, she is joining co-founder and Co-CEO Brendan Shelper as strategic lead of the company.
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In this episode we are joined by Bengt Jörgen, talking all things dance. Bengt Jörgen is a co-founder of Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, and serves as its Artistic Director and CEO. In 1992, his artistic vision led to the formation of a partnership with George Brown College in Toronto, where he is the Artistic Director of the full-time dance program. Bengt strongly believes in classical ballet as a powerful language and foundation to engage contemporary audiences with dance. He is committed to ensuring ballet is relevant to, and has a place in the life of Canadians living in communities from coast-to-coast. Bengt shares about his work bringing dance to all kind of communities, large and small, urban and rural, across Canada.
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In this episode we are joined by Ema Edosio, talking all things filmmaking. Ema is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, and obtained a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Ogun State University. She then went on to the New York Film Academy and Motion Pictures Institute of Michigan in the United States, where she majored in cinematography and directing. In 2013, Ema returned to Nigeria, where she has worked as a television director with major Nigerian Televisions stations. She talks all about her fascinating work and life in film.
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In this episode we are joined by CarlosAlexis Cruz, talking all things theatre and physical performance. Cruz holds an MFA in Physical Theatre from the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, where he studied a range of movement techniques including Commedia dell’Arte, Laban, Lecoq-based theatre dynamics, Alexander Technique, as well as an extensive voice training in the Linklater voice method. As part of his thesis project, he went on to train Circus Arts and Chinese Acrobatics under the tutelage of Master Coach Lu Yi at the San Francisco Circus Center. He specialised in the disciplines of Aerial Straps and Acrobatic Rope. Cruz is the Assistant Professor of Physical Theatre at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, offering students rigorous training in physical theatre, stage acrobatics, circus arts and vocal techniques.
In the professional realm, CarlosAlexis was a fulltime company member of the Do Jump! Dance Theatre, and Imago Theatre, touring nationally and internationally. He is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Pelú Theatre project; a physical theatre company mainly interested in researching the convergence between Contemporary Circus Arts and Theatre as well as the founder and producing artistic director of The Nouveau Sud Circus Project, a contemporary social circus initiative rooted in the “underground” dance/acrobatic/physical theatre scenes present in the vast array of cultures in the urban regions of Charlotte.
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In this episode we are joined by Patrick Oliver Jones, talking all things acting, arts and entertainment. Born and raised in Birmingham Alabama, and now living in New York, Patrick Oliver Jones is proud of bringing Southern charm to his Northern way of life, as well as his varied career in the entertainment industry. From theatre and voiceovers to short films and podcasting, Jones has been blessed with a multitude of opportunities in show business. Each year, he strives onward and upward, as he continues to grow and learn both as an artist and an individual. Jones talks to us all about the ups and downs of working in the arts and entertainment, changing direction, and what he's experienced along the way.
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On this episode we are joined by Igor Kobelev, talking all things stage management. Igor takes us on a journey of his humble roots as a vinyl loving boy from Moldova to landing his first dream job working with Cirque de Soleil. Based in the United Arab Emirates, Igor has had extensive exposure to a variety of clients from diverse backgrounds in the areas of events and project management.
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In this episode we are joined by Tim Tompkins, talking all things ballet, dance, and movement. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Tim Tompkins began his classical ballet training at the age of twelve with former Cuban ballerina Dulce Anaya. He graduated high school at the Harid Conservatory (a Russian ballet school in the United States) in 2005. After graduation, he was invited to join the Houston Ballet.
In 2007, he joined the Goh Ballet in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he performed several major roles in various ballets such as The Nutcracker, Le Corsaire, Napoli and Don Quixote. It was in 2008 that Tim decided to settle in Montreal to join the Ballet Eddy Toussaint de Montréal as the principal dancer of the company. In 2010, Tim won the gold medal at the International Ballet Competition held in Sibiu, Romania for Best Couple with his partner Klara Houdet. At the same time, he added to his credit several perfomances of the repertoire of Mr. Eddy Toussaint such Un Simple Moment, Souvenances, Bonjour Brel and L’Ireparrable Saint-Georges (winner of the prize of the president during the competition in Sibiu). Some time later, he became the ballet master for the professional company as well as the École de Danse Eddy Toussaint.
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On this episode, we are joined by Patricia Masera, talking about her work both onstage and backstage. Patricia Masera was born in Paraguay. In 1997 she co-founded the Aerial Theatre Group Nhi-Mu (www.nhimu.com) a ground-breaking theatre alternative for the Paraguayan scene. She was awarded with the B’nai Brith award for excellence in Theatre in 2006; that same year she was also awarded with a Fulbright Scholarship to North Carolina School of the Arts, where she obtained her MFA in Performing Arts Management. After graduating in 2009, she worked both in Asuncion, Py and New York, US, establishing residency in the latter in 2012. Since then, she has been working as an Associate to Fred Gallo, technical director for several Broadway Musicals and president of PRG Scenic Technologies. Her most recent projects include, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, NYC and San Francisco, King Kong, Live on Broadway, Phantom of the Opera, Asia Tour, MJ, the Micheal Jackson musical and Funny Girl. In Addition to the technical and physical aspects of a production, Patricia has continued to explore theater and its creative aspects producing, directing, and doing site specific work. After working on the Women Residency project Kaos, mujeres en residencia in Paraguay in 2021, Patricia and Nhi-Mu are celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary working on a performance piece as artists in residence of the Oklahoma International Dance Festival in July of 2022.
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In this episode we are joined by Sita Bhuller, talking all things performance. Born and bred in London, Sita has spent the last 15 years on the road as an acrobat and aerial artist. With a background in gymnastics and a degree in sports and exercise sciences, she fell into the world of performance by happy accident. Her first performance role was as stunt artist for Legoland in Windsor, England. Since then, Sita has travelled the world from Macau to Denmark working with an array of stellar circus and aerial companies. Highlights include working with Franco Dragone Entertainment Group on The House of Dancing Water, a stint in Las Vegas on Le Reve, a role on BBC One’s professional gymnast television show Tumble, the Asian tour of Cavalia, Cirque du Soleil’s world tour of Toruk and most recently choreographing and directing the aerials and acrobatics for the Danish tour of Tarzan the musical. Sita is a trained yoga teacher and has undertaken a variety of roles throughout the years, from performer to choreographer, director, coach and captain. She now finds herself playing mum, on tour with Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios, with her partner Alex (a performer in the show) and their two sons Kody and Otis.
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In this episode we are joined by Ksenia Dykina, talking all things artistic in the entertainment industry. Ksenia Dykina is an artistic coordinator, dance captain & dancer. Originally from Russia, Ksenia has performed and worked in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Ksenia is currently the Artistic Coach of La Perle by Dragone, a permanent show in Dubai, UAE.
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In this episode, we are joined by Naomi Gonzalez Kahn, talking all about her career as set designer, costume designer and production designer for film and theatre. Born and raised in Mexico City, Naomi is a Los-Angeles based production/costume designer for film and live performance. She earned her master’s degree in Fine Arts from UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television.
Naomi also holds a degree in Jewelry Design from the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA) and a degree in stage design from the National School of Theatrical Arts (ENAT), Mexico City, and she enjoys the movement and multi-faceted nature of visual narrative design the most.
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In this episode we are joined by Chris McGreevy, talking all things artist coaching. From a small town in the North of England, Chris McGreevy grew up representing Great Britain in Acro Sport, studying at music college, and coaching acrobatics, before making his transition to the stage. Since entering the entertainment industry, Chris has performed and managed some of the world’s biggest stages. As a porter, aerialist, artist coach and artistic coordinator for companies including Cirque Du Soleil and Franco Dragone, Chris has extensive experience with the inner workings of a large circus company both on and off the stage.
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In this episode we are joined by Rorisang Motuba, sharing with us her experience as a writer, director, and actress in South Africa. Rorisang Motuba is Johannesburg-born actress, writer and director. She has starred in a number of South African and international productions, and has written extensively for South African television. Rorisang recently made her directorial theatre debut at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg, much to critical acclaim, and is looking forward to expanding her career abroad.
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In this episode we are joined by Daniel Jean from Moment Factory, talking all things multimedia. For the past 20 years, Daniel has worked at the heart of Montreal-based studio Moment Factory. This home base within a major hub of digital production has placed him right at the intersection of creative and technical innovation, and allowed him to take part in some of the most game-changing developments in multimedia entertainment, across different contexts.
As a producer, Daniel Jean works closely with clients, engaging them in a collaborative discussion about the vision, feasibility, and logistics of the project. As a former video director, he specialises in going the extra mile to deliver impressive multimedia experiences. Daniel has worked with some of Moment Factory’s high-profile clients, including Cirque Du Soleil, Arcade Fire, Billie Eilish, Muse, Childish Gambino, Halsey, Imagine Dragons, Tiesto, Celine Dion and the NBA, to name a few. Daniel’s vision of entertainment and passion for his work allows him to push the boundaries every day. His diplomacy and genuine care for each detail related to the project, helps build long lasting relationships with clients and collaborators. Within a constantly evolving industry, he has continually sought out the new ideas and new formats that are changing the way the audiences relate to music.
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In this episode, we are joined by Andy Levey, talking all things Arts Marketing. Andy Levey is a high performing and dynamic C-suite leader, specialising in business and brand leadership for the digital age. Over the last two decades, he has been at the forefront of initiatives that connect consumers in a rapidly evolving and increasingly segmented market, developing and implementing competitive, data-driven business and portfolio strategies and executing programs with precision, to expand market presence and target audiences.
He is particularly proud of the following successes:
He was the Clio Award Winner in 2021 with Two Bit Circus, was named as Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2020 with Two Bit Circus, he helped relaunch the Sesame Street brand in the Middle East, built a marketing team and successfully launched La Perle By Dragone in Dubai, increased sales and established KPIs, ROIs, and social media advertising channel sales with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas and Montréal, advocated for a successful multi-year content plan, initiating digital programming, media strategy, and distribution with the Cirque du Soleil marketing team, and finally, Andy holds an MBA (Marketing) and an MS (Hospitality) from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas and a BS (Finance) from Tulane University in New Orleans.
Andy talks to us all about his fascinating career, and what Arts marketing means today in an ever-changing world.
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In this episode we are joined by Bonnie Howland, talking all things project management. Bonnie Howland was born and raised in Upstate NY, and she holds a BFA in Technical Direction and Project Management from Purchase College. She started her career trying to juggle being a mom and having a career. Eventually, Bonnie became a Project Manager for PRG, helping set up the PRG Asia division to later work for PRG Scenic Technologies. She also Project Managed for Shock Studios Inc, before pivoting to work as a business manager for Catskill Custom Carpentry Inc so that she could be closer to home. After 7 years as a Business Manager, Bonnie returned to the industry as a Project Manager for PRG Scenic Technologies, and acted as senior project manager for two years before pivoting back again. Bonnie currently teaches Theatre Technology at SUNY Purchase, and talks to us all about her fascinating career and life.
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In this episode we are joined by Kelsey Borlan Lee and Robert Lee, talking about comedy, their work with Laugh After Dark and their thoughts on Cancel Culture. Kelsey Borlan Lee is a brand strategist, producer, and director with nearly 20 years of experience behind the camera as a photographer and later cinematographer. As a branding and visual communication expert, Kelsey has helped develop such brands as Living with Leah of ABC’s "The FAB Life" with Tyra Banks, Chrissy Teigen and Joe Zee, and partnered with The Annenberg Space for Photography to commemorate the opening of Lauren Greenfield’s acclaimed exhibit, "Generation Wealth". Kelsey has also collaborated and created content for brands such as Netflix, Fuse, The Olympics, Visa, Mastercard, Green Dot Bank, Darling Magazine, Giving Keys, and more.
Robert Lee has thousands of music cue placements on various shows on the NBCUniversal, Fox, and Viacom Networks. He has produced, collaborated, and played keyboards for artists such as KC & The Sunshine Band, New Zealand’s award-winning vocalist, aaradhna, renowned R&B/Hip-Hop producer, and G-1 and many more. Robert is co-owner of Creative Studios Los Angeles. Kelsey and Robert work together as co-executive producers of comedy series and current live show, Laugh After Dark.
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Domenica Boscardin is a Manager of Technical Production Events and Entertainment at Expo 2020 Dubai. She joins us on TheatreArtLife to talk about her work at the Expo, her eclectic career, and women in entertainment.
Domenica is an American expat who frequently wonders, “How is this my life?”. She loves working in live entertainment for the art, the challenge, and the absolutely amazing people involved. Domenica feels immensely fortunate to have a career that has ranged from one-nighter bus touring, to the main-stage of a world expo - and so many crazy things in between. Domenica doesn't know where the next stop is going to be, but she’s looking forward to it!
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In this episode we are joined by Richard Bryant sharing his experiences documenting technical theatre. Richard Bryant is in his final year as a Master of Fine Arts candidate in the University of Idaho's Distance program. From 2013 to 2020 he has lived and worked on the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago as an assistant professor in theatre design and production at the National Academy for the Performing Arts. He has been both a technician and designer for a variety of stage and television productions over the years as well as a writer, presenter and online content producer for the Facebook group, Archiving Technical Theater History. Richard is a proud member representative for both the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and The International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians OISTAT.
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In this episode, we are joined by the CEOs of battleROYAL Berlin, Brendan Shelper and Judith Hoch, ahead of Esch 2022. battleROYAL is an entertainment company based in Berlin. They are a studio of bold creatives, strategists and event professionals working between the domains of culture and commerce. Technology and innovation are defining parts of their work and process. Founded in 2011, battleROYAL Berlin has staged some of the largest sport and cultural events throughout Europe and Middle East such as the European Capital of Cultures Aarhus 2017 and Esch2022, and have worked for several Fortune 500 firms, including BMW, Porsche and American Express. battleROYAL Berlin regularly publishes articles, sharing insights on their work and practices. You can find a selection on our Theatre Art Life website as well.
Brendan Shelper is an executive creative director with 20+ years of experience in the culture, event, and entertainment industry, and founder of battleROYAL Berlin. Working at the intersection of creative strategy and emerging technologies, Brendan envisions compelling ways to bring large-scale activations to life. His roots stem from physical theatre, major cultural ceremonies, and Olympic openings.
Judith Hoch is a business and culture manager, with 15+ years of experience in the performing arts, entertainment and events sector. As the former COO of battleROYAL, Judith set the operational framework for the team, making sure that each project got the people and budget it required. She led major international productions, overseeing team structures, budgets, and processes. Appointed as Co-CEO in 2022, she is joining co-founder and Co-CEO Brendan Shelper as strategic lead of the company.
https://esch2022.lu/en/
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In this episode we are joined by Lou Doye and Iona McEwan, talking about their work with emerging technologies and storytelling on Kingdom of Plants.
Iona McEwan is a creative at Alchemy Immersive. She has worked on the creative and design for a variety of AR, VR, and MR projects, most recently directed the VR series David Attenborough’s Kingdom of Plants for Oculus TV. Her focus is exploring how emerging medias can be used to explore the narratives hidden in plane sign and engage new demographics in factual content.
Lou Doye is an Immersive and emergent technology executive producer and creative director- AR/VR/MR/5G Film and TV. Creating content for audiences today and future technologies. In 2019 she became a digital fellow to the Royal Shakespeare Company and Magic Leap to explore storytelling in technology. Trained at London Contemporary Dance School, in her early career as a professional dancer she toured with Matthew Bourne’s Adventures in Motion Pictures.
In Kingdom of Plants is an immersive experience designed for Occulus TV. It is a virtual reality and using time-lapse sequences, macro cinematography and 8K 3D 60fps footage, David Attenborough guides us to discover the hidden lives of plants and what they do to ensure the survival of their species.
https://alchemyimmersive.com/
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In this episode we are joined by Cooper Rust, talking all about her work as a dancer, her time with the Royal Academy and how her career took her to Africa.
Cooper Rust is a Columbia, South Carolina native and currently resides in both Nairobi, Kenya and Columbia. She graduated from Dreher High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her professional ballet career includes seasons with the Nevada Ballet Theatre, State Street Ballet, and Columbia City Ballet. Ms. Rust serves as the Ballet Mistress of Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet and adjunct faculty at the University of South Carolina. She has volunteered with the AIDS Benefit Foundation of South Carolina, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Las Vegas, and Anno’s Africa in Kenya. In 2012, she founded Artists for Africa and directed the inaugural show.
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In this episode we are joined by Becket Tundatil, talking all things artistic media artist and lighting. Becket Tundatil is a media artist whose work is a fusion of technology, popular culture, and visual information. Becket is a highly experienced and well-known lighting professional with a good deal of experience in the entertainment industry, working on projects as varied as lighting a Mumbai bridge for Christmas and New Year, to Broadway style musicals, and he has also worked across film, television, award shows, large scale ceremonies, and weddings and concerts for Salman Khan & Academy and Grammy Award-winner AR Rahman.
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In this episode we are joined by Lauren Duffy-Franzoso, talking all things rigging and design. Lauren Duffy-Franzoso is a rigger who holds a BFA in entertainment design technology which is where she started, with a concentration in stage management. Focusing on technical stage management, Lauren progressed through production management which ultimately led to rigging and permanent install rigging. She is the 34th woman ever to be certified as a theatre rigger.
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In this episode we are joined by Marina Zurita, Acadia Barrengos, and Mollye Maxner, talking all things theatre directing.
Acadia Barrengos is a theatre director hailing from New England. She found her home in directing through molecular genetic study of pregnancy and childbirth poetry and dance which brought her to North Carolina University of the Arts. Inspired by the research and study of epigenetics, Acadia is driven by stories that wrestle with inheritance, and is fascinated by the discovery that we can adapt how our bodies read our DNA coding to evolve through and beyond intergenerational trauma.
Marina Zurita is a theatre director born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and she likes to think of theatre as a powerful gap between translations, home for lost voices and interpretations. She moved to the USA in 2016, and is currently pursuing a BFA in directing as UNCSA. Living in a foreign location fuelled her passion for anthropological research in linguistics, inspiring her to develop her upcoming project ‘Mother Tongue’, to be performed in the spring of 2022.
Mollye Maxner is an educator, director, choreographer and maker of original performance work. Her movement theatre work has been performed in the USA, Taiwan, Germany, Georgia, and throughout Turkey. Mollye is on the faculty at UNC school of the Arts, where she is director and co-creator of the studio for creative practice, a laboratory for transdisciplinary art and inquiry.
https://www.acadiabarrengos.com https://www.marinazurita.com
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In this episode we are joined by Lesedi Job, talking all things directing and acting in South Africa and beyond. Lesedi Job is an award-winning theatre director, actress and voice artist. She completed her BA honors degree in Dramatic Arts at Wits University and trained as a singer with Jazz Musician Ziza Muftic. Upon graduating she was cast in the Lion and the Jewel at the Market theatre and starred in A Place Called Home on SABC 1. Since then she has worked consistently over the years as an actress in both theatre and television playing lead roles in theatre productions such as Colored Museum, Fisher’s of Hope, Raisin in the Sun, Paradise Blue and most recently playing the character of Mantwa on The River. Lesedi is an advocate for equality, and talks to us about her fascinating career and her experiences in South Africa as an actor and director.
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It’s our 100th episode! Anna and Anna reflect on the show, and the issues that have occurred in the industry over this time, sharing stories and giving us an insight behind the scenes.
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Vongai is an award-winning actor, singer and writer who has been based in New York for the last six years. She has worked in theatre, film, television, and voiceovers. Before life in the Big Apple, Vongai was born in Zimbabwe, and raised in the UK and China. She holds a BA in film and television studies from Brunel University and trained classically in acting, voice artistry and movement at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Vongai talks to us all about her fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by Adam Weissman talking all things entertainment law and intellectual property. Adam Weissman is a transactional attorney with a background in entertainment and media production, providing legal counsel on commercial and intellectual property issues. Adam also regularly works with leisure, recreational and other industries advising on licensing and regulatory issues and other legal and operational matters, and he also acts as general counsel for companies that require business advice and assistance. Adam talks to us all about the changing scene of digital media, entertainment and international issues through the lens of his fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by Chad Phillips, talking all things unions for those working in the entertainment industry. Chad Phillips is from New York State, and has been a member of the IATSE since 2006 and has served as the local 311 president since 2015. Chad has been working for PRG Scenic Technology since 2007, and besides his set fabrication work he also has experience with props, electrics, lighting design, set design and painting. He talks to us all about his fascinating career.
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On this episode we are joined by Erica Rotstein talking all things theatre production on Broadway. Erica Rotstein is a theatre producer, talent manager and educator. Her work is driven by a passion for music, and a desire to nurture creative collaborations built on transparency and mutual respect to create things that have a positive impact on the world. Among the hats that she wears, Erica is a co-founder of The Business Of Broadway, is a professor at Berkeley College of Music and other Universities, and talks to us all about her fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by Mauro Bruni talking all things ice skating. Mauro is the creator and founder of the ‘Ice Theatre of London’, and is the creator of ‘House of Mauro’, a US based performance company that is a platform for contemporary skating artists to collaborate and perform. Mauro has been a consistent driving force in the professional figure skating industry. He is a previous US national and international competitor and star performer of ‘Holiday on Ice’, and numerous other touring productions for over a decade. Mauro is an award-winning choreographer and performer as well as a coach, and has collaborated with many esteemed experts throughout his fascinating career.
https://www.houseofmauro.com/ https://www.icetheatreoflondon.com/
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Today we are joined by Gabriel Stelian Shanks and Nilan, talking about their work with The Drama League. Gabriel Stelian Shanks and Nilan are the Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director of The Drama League. The renowned non-profit home for stage and film directors is in New York City but their partnership goes even further – as award-winning producers, writers directors, and performers, they also founded the acclaimed production company ‘A Certain Something’, where they have collaborated on over a dozen film, television and theatre projects in the last decade. They are currently at work on their next television series in development, ‘The Recipe’, and they co-host The Drama League’s own podcast, ‘Talking Direction’.
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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Hans Stucken who is the Global Marketing Advisor for AV Stumpfl. AV Stumpfl is an award-winning Austrian company that designs, manufactures and markets a range of high-performance mobile and installation projection screens and media server software and hardware for professional and business applications.
As a family business, its founders As a family business, its founders started the company out of a passion for the advancement of presentation and installation technologies.started the company out of a passion for the advancement of presentation and installation technologies.
https://avstumpfl.com/en/ https://pixera.one/en/
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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Whitney Winkels and Patrick Finn from Wenger.
Wenger Corporation provides innovative stage, sound and storage solutions for performing arts, music/theatre education and athletics programs around the world. In the performance realm they offer Stage Engineering and Rigging, Sound Isolation Solutions, Acoustic Solutions, Orchestra Pit Fillers and Stage Extensions, Flexible Staging Solutions, Audience Seating, Performance Space Furnishings and Training, Inspection and Maintenance Programs.
Patrick Finn is the Performing Arts Products Manager. Whitney Winkels and Marketing and communications Manager for Performing Arts.
https://www.wengercorp.com
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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Rob Fowler who is the Director of Business Development for Brompton Technology. Brompton Technology is an award-winning specialist manufacturer of video processing products for the live event, film and broadcast industries.
Brompton's Tessera system is the market-leading processing solution for LED video walls, and is used on everything from huge global world tours, high-end signage and other fine-pitch installations, to pioneering green screen replacement and virtual production in film, TV and virtual studio spaces.
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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Ford Sellers who is the Senior Product Development Manager for Chauvet Professional. Chauvet provides lighting equipment across multiple entertainment sectors, including concerts, stage and event productions, touring, theatres, hospitality venues, cruise ships, clubs, houses of worship, television and “archtainment”.
Ford oversees product engineering, technical writing teams and works with the Product Development team to bring new products to market. He also works with the Marketing Department ensuring that all marketing materials are on point and works directly with manufacturing partners to solve technical issues and negotiate prices. His specialties include; moving light programming and control, video integration, theatrical lighting design, purchasing, technical support, education, contract negotiation and marketing.
https://www.ldishow.com/ https://www.chauvetlighting.com/
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In this episode we are joined by Theresa Robbins Dudeck and Joel Veenstra talking all things improvisation.
Theresa Robbins Dudeck works globally in both professional and academic settings, applying improvisation to pedagogy, leadership, teamwork, collaborative creation and social change. Dr Dudeck is considered one of the foremost teachers of Keith Johnstone’s impro system – she wrote the critically acclaimed “Keith Johnstone: A Critical Biography”, and is the co-editor of two books on applied improvisation. Theresa is also the co-director and executive producer of the YouTube docu-series “On Keith – Artists Speak on Johnstone and Impro”.
Joel Veenstra is a stage manager, production manager, producer and improviser. He stage manages large-scale celebrity galas and serves at the University of California drama department as the Associate Chair of Production. He is an interdisciplinary expert on the management of productions, resources and people – all through the lens of improvisation. In 2017 Joel founded the Global Improvisation Initiative Symposium at UCI, which has grown year on year, most recently moving fully remote due to the pandemic.
Theresa and Joel talk to us all about their fascinating careers and the power of improvisation in the wider world.
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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Ola Melzig who is one of the founders of Apex Technologies. Apex Technologies was founded this year as the exclusive distributor of high-end entertainment technology solutions and will be exhibiting for the first time at LDI this year.
Ola Melzig is a Swedish producer, most commonly associated with the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). Since 2000, Melzig has handled technical production for thirteen ESC finals and was seated as the Stage and Concert producer for two. He has also managed numerous high-profile televised productions including the Nobel Banquet, the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, and the closing ceremony of the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. Other international productions include the 15th IIFA Awards and the 150-year anniversary of Cinco de Mayo in Mexico. He is currently working on the production of the American Song Contest, coming to NBC in 2022.
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In this episode we are joined by Christian Epps and Dami Ayorinde talking all things lighting.
Christian Epps is a lighting designer who has spent more than three decades working in major motion pictures, broadcast television, commercials, live theatre, dance, music videos and special events. In 2006 he began designing concerts and television in Nigeria and countries in Africa. Christian recently lit Netflix’s first original African production Queen Sono in Johannesburg and Netflix’s first production in Nigeria. He has worked on projects with notable names such as Nike and LeBron James, Spike Lee, and with Tessa Thompson on Amazon. In 2014 he and others founded Lights, Camera, Diaspora!, which is a Hollywood-based social enterprise non-profit that bridges the gap between the African and African Diaspora entertainment production industries. Since 2015, the company has conducted over 25 workshops and technical masterclasses in 8 countries in Africa. Christian won the Africa Diaspora Awards ‘Creative Person of the Year’ Award in 2017.
Dami Ayorinde is a 19 year old lighting technician from Nigeria who started in the industry as a trainee on a Netflix original with Christian Epps. She has been working actively in lighting departments since then.
Christian and Dami talk to us about their insights on the industry through their interesting perspectives of old and new, and illuminate us about lighting in the world of film and entertainment.
https://www.christianepps.com https://www.lightscameradiaspora.org
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In this episode we are joined by Mario Muntwyler talking all things circus. Mario comes from several generations of a circus family, and in 1984 the Muntwyler family formed Circus Monti. Mario is a juggler, and is responsible for the finance, administration and the programming of cultural activities for the Circus Monti. After more than 15 years as a performer, Mario moved into working behind the scenes, though he plans to be back on stage in November 2021. Mario talks to us about working on both sides of entertainment, and shares insights on performing, the industry in general, and stories from his fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by Adam Unze talking all things creative inspiration and creative minds. Adam Unze is an actor, voice artist and podcaster based in New York City. On his weekly podcast 'The Spark Parade', he geeks out with artists and entertainers about a cultural work that has inspired them. With experience of working as an actor on both sides of the Atlantic, Adam details the differences of the industry from London to NYC, tells us what he loves about podcasting, the areas in entertainment where he would like to see change happen, and of course an insight to his fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by Dani Bellar Pilukas talking all things technology across the entertainment industry. Dani has always been a leader and innovator in the industry - she was Cirque du Soleil's first female head of automation and helped build and design some of the most complex kinetic production experiences the world has ever seen. Following numerous prestigious roles, Dani landed her dream job at Walt Disney Imagineering, where she won several awards for creating ride experiences that include 'Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance', and 'Pirates of the Caribbean' in Shanghai. Dani Bellar Pilukas has since progressed to working in virtual production, and is now a Director of Physical Production, leading a team of producers in the field. She talks to us all about her fascinating career and experiences.
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In this episode we are joined by Kat Landry, talking all things stage management and production management. Kat is from the USA and has a love for all forms of entertainment - she has worked across circus, theatre, cruise ships, theme parks, and international mega events. Kat is based in the UAE and is part of Expo 2020 Dubai, and is an advocate and resource for other young female leaders in the industry. She talks to us all about her fascinating career in North America and the differences working abroad internationally.
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In this episode we are joined by James Tanabe talking all things business in the arts and entertainment industry. James studied a science degree at MIT, holds an MBA, and has held a range of roles on both sides of the curtain - he has been an Artistic Director with Cirque du Soleil and worked around the world in a variety of areas that span from lecturing to creative positions. James is the founder of 51/49 Productions, and he talks to us all about the fascinating experiences that shaped him and his extraordinary and varied career.
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In this episode we are joined by Sophie MacKay talking all things stage managing the world of Opera. Sophie is a stage manager from Australia, who started her career at the Sydney Opera House before working with many illustrious companies throughout the nation and further afield. She talks to us all about her fascinating career, as well as her newly acquired position as an Event Manager.
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In this episode we are joined by Cyril Lamy and Tuan Le, talking all things Performing Arts in Vietnam. Cyril is the founder and creative director of SLA Designers, an awarded design agency merging design and architecture. He has practiced internationally for over 20 years, and is currently based in Vietnam with his own studio.
Tuan Le began his career as a juggler, and then joined Cirque du Soleil before settling down in Vietnam to inspire a new generation of performers in Vietnam. He talks to us all about his fascinating career and insight to the world of shows, design and all things performance.
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In this episode we are joined by Nadya Koleva, talking about how digital media is integrated into events in the Middle East. Nadya is an award-winning account director, who specialises in revitalising customer engagement and maximising growth through future strategies. She talks to us all about her fascinating career, and her experiences working in different locations around the world.
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In this episode we are joined by David Molina, talking all things scene and set design. David has designed for theatre, dance, musical theatre and performance as well as corporate events. He has won several prestigious awards for his work, and he holds an MFA and BA qualifications. David has worked across the world in a variety of shows and settings. He talks to us all about his fascinating career in the world of design.
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In this episode we are joined by Shana Carroll, talking all things contemporary circus. Shana has written, directed, and choreographed a broad collection of shows, and is the co-founder of the company 7 fingers. She has worked across mediums all around the world, and collaborates with a range of companies including Cirque du Soleil and Virgin Cruises. Shana is originally from California, and began her career as a Trapeze Artist. She tells us all about her fascinating experiences.
https://7fingers.com/the7fingers
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In this episode we are joined by Ntokozo Fuzunina Kunene talking all things costume and production design. Ntokozo is a South African costume and production designer. She holds an MFA in design for stage and film from NYU school of the arts, as well as fashion design qualifications from London. Living in New York City, London and South Africa all had an influence on Ntokozo's work, and she is a big believer in collaboration and the power of the imagination. She talks to us all about her fascinating career.
http://www.fuzunina.com https://www.mabu4nine.com/
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In this episode we are joined by Dave Sleswick talking all things concert production in Australia and Asia. Dave has a varied background and education, is an independent producer for Motherboard Productions and is well-known in the Australian arts market. He is currently using his skills in the music industry as the owner and creative director of The Tivoli Theatre - an iconic Art Deco music venue and contemporary arts space located in the heart of Brisbane.
https://thetivoli.com.au/whats-golden https://openseason.live/ https://theprincesstheatre.com.au/ https://thetivoli.com.au/gig-history
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In this episode we are joined by Julia Middleton talking all things cultural intelligence. Julia is passionate about helping people from all backgrounds to develop as leaders, and make an active and tangible contribution to their communities and wider society. She is the author of two bestselling books, and is the founder of the organisations 'Common Purpose' and 'Women emerging from isolation'. Julia was born in London and raised in France, and is a graduate from the LSE. She talks to us about her fascinating work, and how her principles can be utilised in the arts and entertainment industries.
https://commonpurp...ulia-middleton/ https://www.linke...roups/8921477/
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In this episode we are joined by Cha See talking all things lighting design. Cha is a freelance lighting designer for stage and environmental performance and is from The Philippines. Currently based in Brooklyn New York, Cha was the first Philippino woman to obtain an MFA in Lighting Design from NYU school of the Arts. She joins Ana to talk all about her fascinating career, including the extensive fundraising she has undertaken for those struggling in the industry throughout the Coronavirus pandemic period.
http://seelightingdesign.com
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To mark the first anniversary of the TheatreArtLife podcast, Anna and Ana reflect on the last year and talk about their most memorable highlights - from favourite guests and conversations, to the issues raised and the impact of Covid-19 on the entertainment industry in a year like no other.
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In this episode we are joined by Gabriel Dubé-Dupuis talking all things show creation and storytelling. Gabriel is a dedicated collaborator and an accomplished leader. He has worked with the greats of the industry including iconic CEOs of Disney and Cirque du Soleil, and teams that included The Beatles, Elvis, Franco Dragone and more. Gabriel works across storytelling mediums including photography, filmmaking and video editing. He talks to us about what makes an effective collaboration, his views on leadership, and gives us an insight into his fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by Ace Piva talking all things music and mental health. Ace is a certified addictions worker who has been in the music industry since 1996. Working on the road gave Ace an insight into the pressures of the industry across the different roles he has held that include working as a performer, tour manager, stage manager, sound engineer, production manager. He is the founding partner of Over The Bridge, and is dedicated to breaking the stigma of addition and mental health through education, awareness and support, providing resources to musicians, crew and entertainment professionals.
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In this episode we are joined by Arturo Sastré Blanco and Clare Becker talking all things educational and technical in Mexico and Latin America. Arturo is an award-winning publicist, cultural advisor, playwright, theatre director and producer. He is also the author of the book 'Art and Marketing' and has developed a syllabus for different professional courses in theatre technologies in Mexico.
Clare Becker is a sculpture and photographer, and is the co-editor of the aforementioned book. Arturo and Clare share their stories and insights from working in the Arts and entertainment with us.
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In this episode we are joined by Robin Masella and Marc Heitzman talking all things dance on Broadway. Robin is a Broadway performer who was born and raised in New York. She has regularly performed across the country in national tours as well as on Broadway, and has also held the roles of associate director and associate choreographer and has also choreographed for various stage and TV productions.
Marc is a proud Iowa native, and fell in love with performing and storytelling as a child. His career has led him to perform on Broadway and all over the world. He has toured both nationally and internationally, as well as working in TV and film as well as on stage and in the theatre. Marc is also a choreographer/director, and is always thankful to be a part of this community of story tellers.
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In this episode, we are joined by Melissa Colello talking all things trapeze and aerial choreography. Melissa is well-known for her dance/trapeze act, and has toured as an aerialist for many circus and entertainment companies and she has also choreographed all around the world, accumulating over 25 years experience. She talks to us all about her fascinating career.
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In this episode, which is the second of two parts, we are joined by Eric Hart talking all things props. Eric makes props for theatre, opera, retail and other displays and has worked in the industry since 2003. He is a Professor in the stage properties programme at The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Eric has also published two books, and gives us an insight into his fascinating career.
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In this episode, which is part one of two, we are joined by Eric Hart talking all things props. Eric makes props for theatre, opera, retail and other displays and has worked in the industry since 2003. He is a Professor in the stage properties programme at The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Eric has also published two books, and gives us an insight into his fascinating career.
http://www.eric-hart.com/ https://www.propbuildingguidebook.com/ http://www.propeffectsguidebook.com/ http://www.props.eric-hart.com/ http://www.silkflowersandpapiermachehearts.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/erichartprops
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In this episode we are joined by Martin Pons, talking all things acting. Martin is a clown and mime originally from Argentina. He has worked all over Latin America and Europe, and alternates his multimedia projects with his work in Dubai. Martin talks to us about his fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by husband and wife performers Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo talking all things circus and entertainment. Ottavio hails from six generations of circus performers, and has a vast performing history as Mr G across many disciplines, and he is the co-author of The Grand Gypsy book with his grandfather, who was a revered circus performer. Naomi has a background in many genres of dance where she started her career, which led her to performing all over the world. As Mrs G, the duo created their impressive crossbow act together, and both are also certified Yoga practitioners. Mr and Mrs G talk to us all about their fascinating work in the performance world.
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In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Stein in the second of two episodes talking about all things directing and producing large scale events. Jennifer is the founder of Skylark Events, where she collaborates with a network of senior event professionals servicing clients throughout North America. Skylark oversees the conception, design and management of large and small-scale sporting, experiential, corporate and cultural events. Jennifer is an award-winning director, content creator and producer. She has extensive experience in the areas of large-scale sporting events, festivals, theatre and concerts and gives un an insight into her fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Stein in the first of two episodes talking about all things directing and producing large scale events. Jennifer is the founder of Skylark Events, where she collaborates with a network of senior event professionals servicing clients throughout North America. Skylark oversees the conception, design and management of large and small-scale sporting, experiential, corporate and cultural events. Jennifer is an award-winning director, content creator and producer. She has extensive experience in the areas of large-scale sporting events, festivals, theatre and concerts and gives un an insight into her fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by Franz Harary talking all things magic. Franz is both a performer and illusion designer, and is known for his arena shows. He pioneered bringing magic to the world of live concert productions, first for Michael Jackson, and later for artists wanting to reproduce impressive visual effects in their live shows. Franz's work has featured on Broadway, in feature films and television, and in numerous theme parks worldwide. Harary has his own TV series 'Magic Planet' and his own live show 'The House of Magic by Franz Haray' in Macau, and is currently constructing two marine parks in China. Franz gives us his insight into the world of magic and tells us about his fascinating career.
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In this episode we are joined by Tom Warneke talking all things risk management. Tom is a technical and production manager whose work has taken him across Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Working in theatre and musicals, festivals, live music and major events, Tom has a varied background and started out in lighting and emergency management. He shares his insights with us from his fascinating entertainment career.
https://www.complexglobal.co/ https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/tom-warneke/
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In this special episode on "Speak like Shakespeare Day" we are joined by Maria McNair, discussing artistic canons and all things Shakespeare. Maria holds a PhD in English Literature from Harvard University, where she has also created an online course on Shakespeare. Working within education as both a teacher and a writer, Maria also writes and produces the Ministry of Ideas Podcast. Additionally, Maria is the creator and producer of the online course "Shakespeare For All", which aims to make the bard's life and work more accessible.
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In the second of two episodes, we are joined by Cory Pattak, talking all things lighting design. Cory is a New York based lighting designer, and the host of the In1 podcast. He has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway, across regional theatre and international productions, and tells us all about his fascinating career lighting the world of theatre and entertainment.
https://www.corypattak.com/ https://www.boomasterclass.com/our-team/cory-pattak/ https://in1podcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/in1podcast
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In the first of two episodes, we are joined by Cory Pattak, talking all things lighting design. Cory is a New York based lighting designer, and the host of the In1 podcast. He has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway, across regional theatre and international productions, and tells us all about his fascinating career lighting the world of theatre and entertainment.
https://www.corypattak.com/ https://www.boomasterclass.com/our-team/cory-pattak/ https://in1podcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/in1podcast
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In this episode, we are joined by Jill Wolins, talking all about the world of dance. Jill started her career early, competing from the age of 9 before undertaking her studies and graduating as a dance major. Jill began working at Disney Orlando, spent 10 years as a New York Radio City Rockette, dancing on Broadway and undertaking national tours, as well as performing in TV and film, and teaching around the world. Jill is an accomplished author, and we are pleased to have her on the TheatreArtLife contributor team. https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/jill-wolins/ https://www.instagram.com/jillwolins33/
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In this episode, we are joined by Dan Graham, talking about his work as a disabilities arts advocate. Dan is a theatre director with a special interest in access support for performing artists with neuro-diverse disabilities. He talks to us about his fascinating career and accessibility within the Arts and entertainment industry.
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In this episode, we are joined by Shmem Geddes to talk all things automation. Shmem was last working as Head Of Automation for Under The Same Sky at Cirque du Soleil, and has previously held the same role with Curious, and was the Assistant Head Of Automation on La Perle in Dubai. Shmem is a multifaceted automation and technical expert, and shares with us her experiences working around the world for some of the biggest shows in entertainment. https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/shmem/
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In this episode, we are joined by Christophe Cardinalli, to talk all things carpentry and circus. Christophe has worked as a head carpenter, and has a rich background and heritage in the circus; he is the 8th generation in his family's lineage in the circus tradition.
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In this episode, taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we are joined by Eric Hernandez to talk about CirqueLIFE and the effect of the pandemic on the circus and entertainment community. Eric created CirqueLIFE while on tour with Cirque du Soleil, capturing his experiences and behind the scenes documentation. He tells us about the competitions that have kept performers going through the pandemic, and his hopes for the future. https://cirquelife.org/ https://www.facebook.com/itscirquelife/
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In this episode, we are joined by Clare Hibberd to talk about all things sound. Clare is a sound engineer and educator and has a background working extensively on Broadway, and on national and international tours before working at the Royal Opera House Muscat as a senior sound technician. Most recently, Clare undertook a PG Cert and is currently a University lecturer and author based in Scotland. https://soundgirls.org/contributors/clare-hibberd/
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In this episode we are joined by Jack Paterson to talk about different approaches to theatre in contemporary and multicultural stage. Jack is an award-winning director, devisor, actor, translator and creative producer who has worked all over the world, across a range of entertainment genres. Jack is also a contributor for TheatreArtLife. https://www.jackpatersontheatre.com/ http://www.bouchewhacked.com/ https://globalhivelabs.org/ https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/jack-paterson/
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In this episode, taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we are joined by Peter Royston to discuss disability and accessibility in the Arts. Peter is an equity stage manager based in New York and is an ally and advocate to the disabled community. He has been inspired by his lived experiences as a white, gay man with Cerebral Palsy, and works to redefine equity among discriminated groups within the industry.
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In this episode, we are joined by Stage Manager and Financial advocate, Melissa Bondar. Not only has she travelled the world with a successful career, Mel is the founder of Broke Girl Rich, empowering financial literacy for those in the arts and beyond to live well and make the most out of their money. https://brokegirlrich.com/wp-content/cache/all/index.html https://twitter.com/brokeGIRLrich https://www.pinterest.com.mx/brokegirlrich/_created/ https://www.facebook.com/brokeGIRLrich https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/melissa-bondar/
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In this episode, taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we are joined by Janine Diaz & Ace Piva. Janine and Ace are both music industry professionals and advocates for musicians' health. Ace is an addiction recovery coach and is the co-founder of Over The Bridge - a non-profit lifeline for music professionals who are struggling with mental health and addiction issues. https://overthebridge.org/
Janine is a wellness advocate teacher and certified health coach. She is the creator and host of The Tour Life and #Thriving podcasts and works to heighten the importance of living happier and healthier lives on and off the road and prioritising physical, mental, and emotional health for those in the industry. https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-tour-life-janine-diaz-7N6r3haTA5J/ https://podbay.fm/p/thriving-637875
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In this episode, we are joined by dancer and circus performer, Martin Frenette. Martin has performed around the world for the last decade as a dancer, aerialist, choreographer, artistic consultant and director. He splits his time between Europe and North America, and is passionate about creating both on and off stage. Martin is a contributor at TheatreArtLife, and you can read his articles at https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/martin-frenette/
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In this episode, taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we are joined by Tony Award-winning producer and BroadwayHD co-founder, Bonnie Comley. Bonnie takes us behind the scenes and gives us an insight into how BroadwayHD came to be, and the process of translating stage shows for the screen in the age of streaming. https://www.broadwayhd.com/
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In this episode, we are joined by all-round actor, puppeteer and voice actor, Julianne Buescher. A classically trained actor, Julianne has worked across film, TV, theatre, musicals, commercials, and she works across a wide range of genres from comedy and drama to improv. Julianne performs and puppeteers many Muppet characters, as well as a range of other well-known favourites. https://www.juliannebuescher.com/
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In this episode taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, Craig Leo talks to us about his fascinating work with handspring puppets, and the incredible Little Amal project. In this quick chat, we hear Craig's insight as to why Little Amal is such an important and multifaceted work. https://www.walkwithamal.org/
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In this Covid special episode, we are joined by Ray Woodbury who gives us a backstage look at what it takes to put on drive-in shows during Covid-19. We talk about the effect of the pandemic on the arts and entertainment industries, and how these changes may last longer term into the future. https://www.rkde.net/ https://www.autosonicconcerts.com/
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In this episode taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, Rich Dickerson talks with us about his time working as Stage Manager with The United States Marine Band. Rich gives us an insight into playing for presidential audiences and what it's like making music happen on the world's stage. https://www.marineband.marines.mil/
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In this episode Steve Flaherty talks to us about the strategy and work that goes into keeping a show open through a pandemic. Steve started his career in the military before transitioning into the entertainment world, and is now based in the Middle East. He assesses risk and works as a consultant with several companies and well-known shows, helping them to realise a safe vision across the entertainment industry. https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-flaherty-cpp%C2%AE-f-isrm-a344b015/
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In this episode taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we talk to Hamilton's Production Manager Frank Swann about the biggest show in recent times. Learning about how the team handle logistics and behind the scenes details, Frank gives us a fascinating insight into how the cast and crew bring Hamilton to life as a touring production.
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We are joined by Meghann Mason talking all about the world of Wigs & Makeup. Meghann started out in the industry as a performer before moving into Wigs & Makeup, and her credits include working for Cirque du Soleil, and across film, theatre, ballet, opera, special events, workshops and more. Meghann is the founder and director of Academy of Makeup and Wig Design in Texas. https://www.academymwd.com/ https://www.meghannmason.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsX7ln-fORK_8f5Tus3XUwg
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In this episode taken from a TheatreArtLife webinar, Marc Brickman talks with us about his fascinating career in lighting design. Perhaps best known for his stunning light shows on the Empire State Building with TactMan in recent years, Marc has also created for theatre and music, with legendary prog rockers Pink Floyd, and The Boss Springsteen's live tours amongst his credits through the years. https://www.tactman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/marcbrickman_art/
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In this episode, TheatreArtLife contributor Justin Mabardi is our guest, talking all things to do with his career, particularly in live TV. Justin Mabardi is a creative producer and multi-camera director with significant experience in the production and development of live shows & live shows for television. He has associate directed on Broadway, on music world tours and for filmed concerts. He also has fifteen years of experience stage managing shows and events of every scale in twenty countries. He studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara and lives in New York City. https://www.justinmabardi.com https://www.instagram.com/mabardi/
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In this episode Anna and Ana speak with Jameel Haiat about his fascinating work in themed entertainment. Jameel grew up in LA and he has enjoyed an illustrious career as a writer, artist, maker and designer, all of which has taken him around the world. Being immersed in other cultures has continued to influence Jameel's work to date, and he currently resides in Asia. https://www.jameelhaiat.com/ https://www.theatreartlife.com/lifestyle/the-art-of-perseverance/
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In this episode Anna speaks with Miguel de la Fuente Graciani about his global career and work in stage management. Miguel is originally from Spain, and started his career in the film industry before moving into live entertainment when working in Mexico in 2009. Miguel has a vast range of experience working across ceremonies, events, theatre, and turns his hand to an array of technical work and operations as well as stage management. His favourite gig was stage managing the historic opening and closing ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
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In this special episode, TheatreArtLife contributor Justin Mabardi is our guest host speaking with Jason Bassett. Justin Mabardi is a creative producer and multi-camera director with significant experience in the production and development of live shows & live shows for television. He has associate directed on Broadway, on music world tours and for filmed concerts. He also has fifteen years of experience stage managing shows and events of every scale in twenty countries. He studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara and lives in New York City.
Jason Bassett is the original production stage manager for "Hamilton" and is now the production supervisor. After amassing a collection of notable theatre and Broadway credits throughout his career including "In the Heights", Jason's work led to him launching the first production of "Hamilton" and the rest is history. In these special two-part episodes, Jason shines a light on how his training and early work culminated in him being part of the team who brought us the biggest musical of an era.
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In this special episode, TheatreArtLife contributor Justin Mabardi is our guest host speaking with Jason Bassett. Justin Mabardi is a creative producer and multi-camera director with significant experience in the production and development of live shows & live shows for television. He has associate directed on Broadway, on music world tours and for filmed concerts. He also has fifteen years of experience stage managing shows and events of every scale in twenty countries. He studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara and lives in New York City.
Jason Bassett is the original production stage manager for "Hamilton" and is now the production supervisor. After amassing a collection of notable theatre and Broadway credits throughout his career including "In the Heights", Jason's work led to him launching the first production of "Hamilton" and the rest is history. In these special two-part episodes, Jason shines a light on how his training and early work culminated in him being part of the team who brought us the biggest musical of an era.
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In this special episode, TheatreArtLife contributor Justin Mabardi is our guest host speaking with Nova Bergeron. Justin Mabardi is a creative producer and multi-camera director with significant experience in the production and development of live shows & live shows for television. He has associate directed on Broadway, on music world tours and for filmed concerts. He also has fifteen years of experience stage managing shows and events of every scale in twenty countries. He studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara and lives in New York City.
Nova received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance from Chapman University. Prior to her yoga journey, Nova performed and taught dance both nationally and internationally for over 20 years. Having most recently appeared in Wicked on Broadway, Nova has toured nationally with Wicked, Sweet Charity (Frug Girl), Evita (Tango Dancer), Fosse (Trumpet Solo) and played Constance Sack in the Off-Broadway production of Rock of Ages. She also appeared in the first season of SMASH on NBC. Through her years of experience living with chronic pain and practicing yoga, Nova has discovered the empowerment, presence, and vitality of the mind-body-breath connection. https://novastarr78.wixsite.com/nova
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Carlos Navarrete is a multi-talented production and costume designer, and most recently, a creative director. Carlos considers himself creative by nature and designer by trade. He designs for more than 54 productions of theatre, dance, parades, ceremonies, theme parks and live events around the world. https://www.cnproductiondesign.com/
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Charly Ortega is originally from Mexico and has worked for Cirque du Soleil and Dragone shows across the world. Building a career that stemmed from his childhood passion for theatre and circus, Charly studied to postgraduate level before spending the last 7 years working with Cirque and Dragone. He has a vast knowledge on traditional and modern circus history and culture, and talks to us about the differences between them, as well as his interesting life experiences.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Ian Van Cleve is a stunt performer who has worked all over the world in the last ten years. He is currently the writer and director for a widely successful Chinese stunt show, Project Blue Sky, which is in its fifth year. Starting out as an actor and singer in college, Ian found himself recruited for stunt work early on, which led to the start of his interesting and varied career.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Rob Winch is the head coach and acrobatic stunt specialist for a number of well-known shows. Born in London, Rob is a former gymnastic champion and started his career as an acrobat and aerialist. His 12 year performance career saw him work across cruise ships, stunt shows, musical theatre, dance, tv and film platforms.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Siobhan Gee, former Project Manager at United Staging & Rigging, is an ETCP certified arena rigger, and Columbus McKinnon hoist technician. She joins Ana Aguilera to talk all about temporary structures and stages.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Dawn Chiang joins us to talk about the intersection between lighting design and theatre consulting. Dawn has designed lighting for shows on Broadway and across the USA, and is also a consultant and mentor. Based in Connecticut, Dawn originally trained and worked in music and ballet, but fell in love with backstage roles in college.
http://www.dawnchiang.com/ http://theatreprojects.com https://www.theatreartlife.com/lifestyle/a-moment-with-dawn-chiang/
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Alexandria Bellivan joins us to talk about social engagement & employment seeking during the times of Covid-19.
Alexandria is a career development expert for performing arts and entertainment professionals. She currently works as an employment specialist and programme manager at the actors fund, helping people secure meaningful work.
https://actorsfund.org/workshops
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Peter Kopik, Director of Design & Choreography at WET Design joins us. Originally from Hungary and now residing in LA, Peter started his career as an Architect before moving to fountains. He thinks of himself as a lucky guy, and we think we are lucky to have him on the show!
https://wetdesign.com
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Antonio Silva joins us to talk all things Globe Riding and Circus. Born in Brazil, Antonio has been working as a Globe Rider for over 12 years, and has performed all over the world as a Circus Performer.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Neill Frank joins us to talk all things video. Neill is a Creative Director and Producer, born in South Africa, currently based out of Dubai. He has been in the Film industry since 2001, he moved to Dubai in 2008 and he is currently the Head of Digital Content at Evolution Events . He is passionate about creating beautiful, artistic content, based on great creative ideas.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Show diver Diane Talbotier joins Ana Aguilera to discuss diving in Aquatic shows. . Diane is a SCUBA diver, more specifically a PADI Master Instructor (those who help train Dive Instructors) and one of the few SDI-TDI certified Underwater Theatrical Performer Trainers. She has a vast experience both in the dive industry and the entertainment industry. Currently, she is based out of Dubai.
https://daydreamdivers.com/
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
We are joined by Elisheba Ittoop & Kevin McCoy talking all things sound. Kevin McCoy is currently the Head of Audio for Hamilton ("And Peggy" Company) currently in San Francisco; Elisheba is a composer, sound designer and audio producer currently based out of New York. https://elisheba-ittoop.squarespace.com/ http://www.kevin-mccoy.com/
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To read articles on music and sound on TheatreArtLife: https://www.theatreartlife.com/music-sound/
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Jessica Ward joins us to chat all things acrobatics. Jessica is an Australian acrobat based out of Dubai. She has extensive experience in different acrobatic disciplines such as hand balancing, cerceaux and aerial silks; she was the lead acrobat at La Perle.
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Instagram: @jess_cirque
To read articles about Circus: https://www.theatreartlife.com/circus/
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
We are joined by professional ice skater Paul Wood. Paul is an experienced professional ice skater and entertainer. He has worldwide experience performing and acting. He was last seen skating for Cirque du Soleil's Axel.
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Instagram: @pwood14
To read articles about circus: https://www.theatreartlife.com/circus/
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Liam Klenk joins us from Montpellier as he progresses through the Step4Circus initiative, helping circus professionals get back to work. https://step4circus.com
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Jozef Koda joins us to talk all things costume, props and puppets! Australian-born Jozef is a designer of props, costumes, accesories and puppets. After touring with Phantom of the Opera and Wicked around Australia, New Zealand and Asia he spent years as a Manager of the Creative Costuming Department at Universal Studios Singapore. In 2013 Jozef began working for Franco Dragone at several of his productions across Europe and Asia. He has recently relocated to Hong Kong to launch his own innovative workshop studio J1K Costume Technology and Innovation and he is currently working on several large projects in China.
https://www.jozefkoda.com/
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To read articles about costumes: https://www.theatreartlife.com/wardrobe/
and props: https://www.theatreartlife.com/carpentry-props/
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Chris Lose joins us for a TAL contributor special episode, talking all things Art. Chris Lose is the Designer Relations Manager for Ayrton Lighting, international touring lighting director, programmer and columnist who has dedicated his life to solving problems through pragmatic decision making and calming techniques. He strives to invoke relationships and emotion through color, atmosphere and beauty. Chris’s most recent clients include Hall & Oates, Nicki Minaj, Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley, Calvin Harris and Corporate Events around the globe.
Chris' website: https://q3lv.com/
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To read articles on projection and lighting: https://www.theatreartlife.com/lighting-projection/
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Craig Price joins us to chat about the world of Automation. Get in touch and find out more at: Craig has worldwide touring experience in theatre, arena shows, big top circus and special events. He has focused on automation since 2007 but he has also served as stagehand, stage manager and company manager.
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To read articles on automation: https://www.theatreartlife.com/automation/
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Liam Klenk joins us from Geneva as he progresses through the Step4Circus initiative, helping circus professionals get back to work.
https://step4circus.com
Instagram @wonderweg_across_europe
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
We are joined by Stage Manager Nathan Grimoulas. Nathan is a Stage Manager with broad international experience, most recently working as General Stage Manager for Cirque du Soleil's Kooza.
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To read articles on Stage Management: https://www.theatreartlife.com/management/
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Victor Garnier & Reagan P Mitchell join us for a Black Lives Matter special. Victor is an experienced Producer/Production Stage Manager/Road Manager. His work spans several decades developing projects in different industries, including music, theatre, contemporary circus and corporate events. Reagan Patrick Mitchell is a faculty member of the Division of Liberal Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is a musician and a theorist focusing on ethnic studies, Black diaspora studies, critical race theory, critical geography and sound studies.
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
https://www.theatreartlife.com/lifestyle/black-lives-matter-in-spain-what-we-can-do/
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
We are joined by Technical Director Gareth Smith of https://www.techproductionservices.com/ Gareth is a Technical Director based out of London in the United Kingdom. He started his career as a light technician and has worked as stage manager, production manager, company manager and technical director. Gareth's credits include Production Manager for Secret Cinema, Technical Director for Kynren by Eleven Arches, Production Manager for Royal Caribbean International, Chief Electrician at Zorro London and The Lion King at West End, Technical Manager for the take out of the Scarlet Lady for Virgin Voyages among many others. @theatreartlife
To read articles on technical direction: https://www.theatreartlife.com/management/
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Steve Kemsley CEO of Sassy Films chats to us in a Covid special episode.
Steve is one of the world's foremost directors of entertainment and commercial programming, he has directed and produced hundreds of TV Ads, DVD's, TV programmes, Concerts and Live Events. In April 2008 he launched Sassy Films with a vision to simply become the most successful and creative audio-visual agency in the business. Currently he is based out of London.
https://www.sassyfilms.com
Instagram/Twitter: @sassyfilms
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.
Creative Producer and Artistic Director Matthew Jessner joins us to talk all things Production. Matthew Jessner is an Artistic Director and a Creative Producer with an extensive performance background.He has experience in both theatrical and corporate productions from concept to delivery. He has worked managing artists, singers, actors, dancers, elite performance athletes and has experience hiring, developing and managing high level operations teams.
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To read articles on Management: https://www.theatreartlife.com/management/
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.