The StageLync Podcast (StageLync)

Lisa Richards Toney became President and CEO of APAP on July 1, 2020, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading a range of small and large arts and humanities organizations, managing change, and building stability. Since 2020, Lisa has led APAP through the challenging pandemic years in which sustainability and strengthening the organization’s business model became a core focus. Lisa’s vision for APAP and the field is simple – to provide members with the critical information and services needed to thrive as professionals in the North American presenting, booking and touring industry—now and in the future, as well as to affirm APAP’s role as a national leading member organization and to strengthen its purpose to the field, ensuring its lasting impact within the performing arts ecosystem. Prior to APAP, Lisa has served the field in a variety of leadership positions at organizations such as the Abramson Scholarship Foundation, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Pen/Faulkner Foundation, The American Place Theatre, and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.    

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Karl Jenkins is an accomplished technical director and project manager with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. His career highlights include significant contributions to the critical success of Cirque du Soleil shows worldwide, where he served as Head of Lighting, Project Manager, and Technical Director, specializing in visual technology.

Karl’s leadership style is characterized by a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and strategic vision. He is known for his ability to inspire and lead diverse, world-class teams, fostering an environment where creativity and technical excellence thrive. His approach to management combines meticulous planning with agile problem-solving, ensuring that even the most complex productions are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

Throughout his career, Karl has demonstrated an exceptional ability to manage large-scale projects, guiding them from concept to completion with precision and expertise. His recent roles include Technical Director for Franco Dragone's iconic productions, House of Dancing Water and La Perle, before taking on the pivotal role of Head of Technical Production at EXPO 2020 in Dubai.

Following his work at EXPO 2020, Karl has continued to lead and technically produce large-scale events, including the World Combat Games Opening Ceremony in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Games Closing Ceremony, the UNTOLD Music Festival in Dubai, the Waterbomb Festival in Dubai, and Dragone’s masterpiece, TERHAL, in Riyadh.

With a keen eye for management, leadership, and strategy, Karl is recognized for his ability to build and lead some of the most talented teams in the industry, consistently delivering technically complex and visually stunning productions across the globe.

 

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West End Worldwide is under the visionary leadership of renowned theatrical producer Lucy Magee, who stands as a trailblazer in the entertainment landscape. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Lucy Magee has carved a niche for herself as an exceptional producer and creative director. Her undeniable talent and extensive experience have solidified her status as an industry luminary, earning her unrivalled respect and admiration.

West End Worldwide is a Dubai-based multi-award-winning team of Producers, Creatives, Technical Designers, and Cast who, between them, have a legacy of international production for theatre, theme parks, and special events. For more information, please visit www.westendworldwide.com.

In addition to her role in theatrical production, Lucy Magee excels as a dynamic Creative Director for prestigious large-scale events. She also serves as a trusted theatrical consultant and advisor to international companies seeking deep insights into the Middle East market.

Lucy has produced over 50 plays and musicals in the Middle East, including the award-winning The Sound of Music, which toured Dubai, Bahrain, and Qatar, Oliver, The Wizard of Oz, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Rat Pack - Swingin’ at the Sands, When Harry Met Sally, Disney High School Musical 1 & 2, Disney Camp Rock, Santa’s New Apprentice, Annie, Blues Brothers Unlimited (which she also co-wrote), Stickman, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Misery (with Darren Day), Fame, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Look Back in Anger, Teechers, Stones in their Pockets, They’re Playing Our Song, I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change, Educating Rita, and more. Most recently, she presented The Woman in Black at the Zabeel Theatre to great acclaim.

Independent projects have included Terhal for Dragone in Riyadh, the opening and closing ceremonies of EXPO, The Korean Waterbomb Festival, Rewind, Here and Now, Kidsfest, Yas Winter Wonderland, Dubai Winter Festival, Yas Immersive Movies, Souq Waqif Spring Festival, and more.

Lucy created and produced the Helicon XR Studio, which saw 18 episodes of content over 3 days filmed in front of a live studio audience in Abu Dhabi. The studio won the award for 'The Best Use of New Technology' at an event at the MESE Awards 2022.

For more information on how Lucy Magee and her multi-award-winning team can elevate your next project, visit www.westendworldwide.com.

 

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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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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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Clément Le Roux, magician, storyteller, sailor, and community worker, has been blending art and community engagement for over 15 years in France, Canada, and Scandinavia. In 2024, as a board member of Jeunes Marins Urbains, he launched Dérives d'un Livre de Bord, a transatlantic sailing project between France and Quebec combining artistic creation and exploration. In recent years, he has also worked on projects supporting Indigenous communities in creating films, helped rebuild the Hawila, a Swedish sailing ship turned artistic residency, and developed an immersive magic show in Finland.    

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Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

 

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Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

Dani Ironside is the Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare, bringing experience from roles as a  Stage Manager at Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, and Belvoir.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Design for Theatre and Television from Charles Sturt University,  and her leadership is built on a deep understanding of theatre production and management. 

Dani is passionate about fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. She is committed to  creating a transparent environment where every team member feels valued, empowered, and  inspired to grow, contributing to the company’s shared success.

 

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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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William Gorlin serves as McLaren Engineering Group’s Vice President - Entertainment Division, is a graduate of Cornell University, and is registered as a Professional Engineer in 26 States. His 38 years of experience include engineering of scenic, entertainment and amusement structures, staging, rigging, theatrical infrastructure, buildings, show action equipment, scenic elements, theme park attractions, architectural theming, sculptures, and other frameworks, worldwide. Mr. Gorlin is a member of the ESTA Rigging Working Group, ASTM Committee F24 for Amusement Rides and Devices, and Structural Engineers Association of New York. 

Bill received the 2024 Backstage Legend and Master Award from the Broadway Technical Theatre History Project and was named “Engineer of the Year” in 2018 by the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. Bill is the author of the “Structural Behavior” chapter in Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century, Ed. Bill Sapsis, Focal Press, 2015.

 

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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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Alex is an experienced, provocative business coach, working with founders, C-suite and leadership teams to truly understand and shape their own vision. She helps them to create powerful stories that allow them to leap  but also design the behaviours, practices and actionable roadmaps that are needed to bring their vision alive. Her work has helped organisations shape new business models and creative structures to deliver innovative products and services. She is also a certified leadership coach an experienced sense-maker and a catalyst for collective energy who brings cross-sector experience, creative thinking and strategic focus to every project. 

Alex loves working together with others in order to bring cross-sector experience, diverse thinking and collective energy to any project. Her career spans over 30 years in the creative industries, working with creative agencies, large corporate partners, start-ups and  NGOs.     

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Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

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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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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Shenea Stiletto is a Contributor to StageLync.com, host of the Circuspreneur Podcast, Circus Worker & Circus Arts Industry Advocate. She recently partnered with the White House Office of Public Engagement at the White House, to conduct the first of its kind Circus Arts Industry Listening Session hosted by the Department of Labor. The White House Listening Session focused on Labor/Circus Workers Rights, Circus Arts Recognition by the National Endowment For the Arts with a defined individual category, as well as Health & Safety. Shenea’s continued goal, as the Circus Arts Guild of America, is to achieve Circus Arts Industry policy and legislation signed into law on Federal and State levels across the U.S. You can support the Circus Arts Guild of America’s Change.org petition for Circus Arts Recognition in the U.S, by going to Change.org/CircusArtsRecognition and signing plus sharing the petition. 

 

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Davison started her formal training as a dancer with her mother in Toulouse, France. After multiple prizes on the National scene, she obtained her degree in dance and choreography from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon at the age of 16.

Sarah started her professional performance career with several neo-classical and jazz companies in France before moving to North America as an original cast member of Céline Dion’s A New Day. Working with Franco Dragone opened her horizons, and she fell in love with the circus. She continued to refine and broaden her experience when joining Dragone's “Le Rêve”, and later as a cast member of “Viva ELVIS” by Cirque du Soleil. Sarah has done several TV appearances in “Dancing with the Stars”, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, “The Jerry Lewis Telethon and the “American Music Awards”. 

In 2012, Sarah started her casting career with Cirque du Soleil, first as an Artistic Advisor until 2017, when she became the Head of Casting for the Las Vegas Resident Show Division for 3 more years. 

In 2021, fulfilling her need to broaden her experience, Sarah joined Action Horizons, a global stunt company, as the Creative Manager for The Bourne Stuntacular in Orlando, where she cast, trained and managed daily operations for a roster of 80 performers. 

In 2023, Sarah joined Feld Entertainment, serving as their Director of Casting and Performance for all stage and floor shows. In the beginning of this year, Sarah was offered to add Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, to her portfolio. It is with great pride that Sarah gets to bring her diverse experience and expertise to casting the next edition of The Greatest Show on Earth.  

 

 

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Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

 

Nadia is an actress, writer, and award winning dancer & choreographer. 

She trained in flamenco and ballet at the Royal Conservatory of Dance and Drama in Madrid, Spain, and earned her BA in Theatre at the University of Colorado in the US. 

When Nadia was 14 she was in a car accident that injured her spinal cord and which requires her to walk with a cane. She hasn't let this impede her career. Nadia has taken every opportunity to find ways of working in the performing arts and challenging others’ notions of diversity and inclusion.

Nadia's acting credits include theatre, commercials and independent film projects in the UK, Spain, the US and Canada. Her latest role, a lead in Filum, was directed by Claudia Hernández Barragán; Filum received the 2019 Audience Award at the ARFF-Berlin.

As a dancer Nadia was a company member with CandoCo in the UK, AXIS Dance in the US, and Compañía Y in Spain. She has been featured in works by Stephen Petronio, Bill T. Jones, Arthur Pita, Rafael Bonachela, Davis Robertson, Sonya Delwaide, Chevi Muraday and Asun Noales among others. She performed at the Kennedy Centre (USA) with Mikhail Baryshnikov and has toured North America, Europe and the Middle East. She received the Isadora Duncan Dance Award for best ensemble performance with Jacques Poulin-Denis. One of the many works Nadia has choreographed, Marionette, was selected for competition at the prestigious XVI Certamen Coreográfico in Spain. 

Nadia is currently writing her second feature film and her first TV show. In January 2022 she became the Artistic Director and choreographer at AXIS Dance Company.

 

 

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Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

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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Dan Hanessian has been a professional theatre technician and professor for over thirty years. His work has included Broadway, Film, Television, Opera, Dance, Themed Entertainment, Las Vegas spectaculars, Live Events, and a host of other productions.  This range of experience provides Dan with a unique perspective on problem solving and how to work collaboratively. These skills, combined with a deep understanding of how the industry works, allow him to train up-and-coming technical directors and production managers in a way that prepares them for careers in all areas of the entertainment industry.

 

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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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Craig Quat is the visionary pioneer behind the Functional Juggling movement, revolutionizing the use of juggling as a tool for rehabilitation and intervention. With over 30 years of circus experience, Craig has developed innovative training methods that make juggling accessible to diverse communities worldwide. His work has had a global impact, building networks and fostering community growth in over 35 countries. Craig's projects empower individuals to achieve personal growth and therapeutic benefits through the art of juggling, connecting communities and creating a worldwide movement.    

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Hosts: Kat Landry Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

Yaron Lifschitz is a graduate of the University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, and National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA), where he was the youngest director ever accepted into its prestigious graduate director’s course. Since graduating, Yaron has directed over 60 productions including large-scale events, opera, theatre, physical theatre, and circus.

His work has been seen in more than 40 countries and across six continents by over 1.5 million people and has won numerous awards including six Helpmann awards and the Australia Council Theatre Award. His productions have been presented at major festivals and venues around the world including Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Barbican, Les Nuits de Fourvière, Chamaleon and all the major Australian festivals. His film work was selected for the Berlin and Melbourne Film Festivals. He was founding Artistic Director of the Australian Museum’s Theatre Unit, Head Tutor in Directing at Australian Theatre for Young People and has been a regular guest tutor in directing at NIDA.

He is currently Artistic Director and CEO of Circa, and was Creative Director of Festival 2018: the arts and cultural program of the 21st Commonwealth Games.

 

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Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

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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Hosts: Anna Robb and Ana Aguilera Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

Dawn, a Las Vegas native, has over 30 years of experience in the Events, Exhibition, and Entertainment industries. She has managed a wide range of events globally, from Olympic Games sponsor operations to large casino property openings in Macao. With a career spanning Asia and the Middle East, she has led diverse teams to deliver exceptional client and stakeholder experiences. She currently serves as Executive Director for Client Experience at Pico Middle East, where she leads a division of three teams, one of which is for the newly opened Pico Abu Dhabi office. 

 

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Courtney joined EPS in 2022 and serves as Head of Installations and Show Support. With more than 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry, she has a rigging background in installation, inspection, project management, and show operations in a variety of entertainment venues. Courtney has been working in contemporary circus since 2009 when she joined creation and then operations at House of Dancing Water for Dragone, and in 2014 she joined the Cirque du Soleil’s touring show division where she worked on many shows both arena and big top.    

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Danny Tavori is an emerging artist who transforms industrial spaces into venues for site-specific performances and installations.

His embodiment of aerial straps, hair suspension, and juggling, led him to developed a unique approach to dance, rigging and stage design, movement sensors, and furniture

His journey is nonlinear — beginning with his background in mathematics and activism, he dedicated himself to circus at 23. Paving through street shows and random gigs, simultaneously  studying at FLIC, DOCH, and Le Lido, he began producing and directing his own work.

After working under Cirque Plume’s director Bernard Kudlak, Danny moved from Israel to France, where he established his company and launched his site specific project AMOW, while he continues to direct a formation for new contemporary circus shows in Jerusalem.

 

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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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Carmen Morgan is a national activist leading conversations at the forefront of the field on equity, inclusion, and racial justice issues. She is the founder and director of artEquity, a national organization that provides tools, resources, and training to support the intersections of art and activism. She has provided leadership development and organizational planning for staff, executives, and boards for over 100 non-profit organizations. She is the 2020 recipient of the Paul Robeson Award by Actors’ Equity Association and Actors’ Equity Foundation and a YBCA 100 honoree. She’s on faculty at Yale’s David Geffen School of Drama where she addresses issues of identity, equity, and inclusion in the arts. 

For over twelve years she worked with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) on structural and organizational equity. With her guidance, OSF implemented innovative programming, policies, and new organizational structures to support ongoing inclusion efforts. In addition, she served as the consultant for Theatre Communications Group’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and programming, where she partnered with TCG to launch a national Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Institute for theatres. She has supported national and regional cohorts and provided customized resources to theaters and arts organizations in the US and Canada, including Art Institute of Chicago, National Endowment for the Arts, New York Theatre Workshop, Woolly Mammoth, Long Wharf Theater, Hubbard Street Dance, Stages Repertory, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Cal Shakes, Steppenwolf, New York Foundation for the Arts, Association for the Performing Arts Service Organization, League of American Orchestras, Opera America, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, and Professional Association of Canadian Theatres, to name a few. 

Prior to founding artEquity, for fifteen years Carmen directed Leadership Development in Interethnic Relations (LDIR), a nationally-recognized social justice program co-sponsored by Asian Americans Advancing Justice, the Central American Resource Center, and the Martin Luther King Dispute Resolution Center. Prior to her work with the LDIR program, Carmen was the Associate Regional Director for the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), an international human rights organization, where she oversaw human rights work on the US/Mexico border; gay liberation and sovereignty education work in Hawai’i; and tenant rights and racial/economic justice work in California and Arizona. 

Carmen is a founding member of the California Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME), a former Human Services Commissioner, and is currently on the Board of Directors for Black Women for Wellness, a community-based organization serving women in South Los Angeles. She has presented at numerous national conferences including the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, National Association for Multicultural Education, Grantmakers in Health, Grantmakers in the Arts, Americans for the Arts, The California Endowment, and the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation, to name a few. Carmen’s work is rooted in popular education, community organizing, and a commitment to social justice. She remains dedicated to community building and activism, and has worked in the non-profit sector for over 20 years.

 

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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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Hosts: Anna Robb and Kat Landry Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

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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Jack Marsh began his circus career with Circus Flora in 1986 when he was just two years old: he rode a Clydesdale also named Jack. Marsh has since served the company through his juggling, acrobatics, and creative energy. After working as a corporate attorney in New York, Marsh ran away to re-join the circus, inspired to help Circus Flora create new and innovative productions. Marsh served as the Executive Producer of the New York City’s Big Apple Circus from 2019-2022 and is the Circus Consultant on “Come Alive,” a live immersive production of The Greatest Showman in London, premiering later this year. Marsh holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin.

 

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Menno van Dyke is an award-winning juggler and artistic director of Circusstad Festival Rotterdam, the leading festival for contemporary circus in the Netherlands.    Born in Amsterdam and trained at the circusschool in Paris, Menno has over 20 years experience performing in some of the finest circus and variety productions worldwide. With the original performance Juggling Tango, created together with his wife and dance partner Emilie Weisse, he's won multiple awards at festivals in Paris, Moscow and Zhuhai as well as the Dutch national circus prize: the Oscar Carré Trophy.    Since 2021 he's taken up the artistic direction of Circusstad Festival Rotterdam where, next to curating the festival programme, he also initiates and directs performances, including the Circusstad Gala. Circusstad Festival has been presenting state of the art innovative circus theater since 2010, as well as actively stimulating and developing the Dutch circus scene.    

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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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Ulrike, a former circus artist with a 15-year international career, captivated audiences worldwide with her signature act, "Tribute to Marlene." Trained across Europe, she transitioned from the spotlight to entrepreneurship, founding Selling Circus, a unique marketing and sales training platform for circus professionals. As a thought leader, Ulrike combines her artistic talent with business acumen, making a significant impact in both the entertainment and entrepreneurial worlds. 

 

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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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John is a passionate advocate for the importance of representation in the performing arts and believes he would not be where he is if it were not for “The Lion King.” When he saw the play as a young, Black student, it was the first time he could see himself on the stage.   With representation in the performing arts being a hot topic in recent media stories, such as the controversy around “The Little Mermaid,” “The Rings of Power,” and “House of the Dragon,” Devereaux can speak to his experience in rejoicing at a character that looks like him, and his hope to inspire other who look like him that no character or stage is out of reach for them either.    

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Hosts: Anna Robb, Ana … and Kat …. Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

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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Gareth is a small business owner focused on delivering elegant scenic automation products to the entertainment industry. He strives to bring wondrous effects to every production, big or small.

Specializing in product development, programming, electronic circuit design, machine design. He is the author of the Scenic Automation Handbook.

⁠https://creativeconners.com⁠

 

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Andrew is a New York based writer/director and the long-time creative director for The Thorn. Now a nationally touring production, The Thorn takes traditional theater, circus performance, concert-style sound and lighting design and blends them with a direct story of faith and redemption. 

While starting as a small, resident show in Colorado over 25 years ago, this performance has continued to evolve across the decades—at one point including live tigers and at another pioneering a touring model that featured a brand new cast every week.  After a filmed version of The Thorn was released in movie theaters in 2023, the show took on its current evolution, touring to over 50 cities in just under 2 years—all the while selling out some of the largest performing arts centers in the US.

As a storyteller Andrew is particularly concerned with how the stories we tell each other both reflect and shape how we feel about our own existence. His own writing, such as his debut short film Cardboard Dreams, reflexively seems to hover around this idea. 

To this end, also hosts the podcast The Meaning of Movie alongside fellow director and friend, Rob Stennett.

 

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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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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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After completing university studies in performing arts at Université de Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle, Pascal Jacob, over the course of ten years, developed a career as associate director for the opera. He then concentrated on costume and set design and artistic direction.

The circus has long been a passion and his interest for this singular form of live performance has led him to create costumes most notably Rainforest and Living Carousel for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Salto Natale for Rolf Knie, Au pays des clowns for Cirque Phénix. He also created the costumes and the set designs of Barnum’s Kaleidoscape for Feld Entertainment as well as those of India for Prime Time Entertainment. Of late, working as an artistic scout and creative director, he contributed to the development of several projects for Dragone Entertainment Group. As such, he was artistic director and production designer for Odyseo, the Chemistry of Dreams celebrating the 150 years of the Solvay group, and for the Dai Show for Dragone Entertainment Group in Xishuangbanna in China. Last year, he was involved as production designer and artistic director for the creation of Era The Spirit of Shanghai in the Shanghai Circus World permanent building. 

Alongside his work in design, Pascal acts as art consultant for the Européenne de Spectacles, artistic director for Cirque Phénix as well as for the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain. He is also lecturer in the history of the circus for the Montreal National Circus School and the Fratellini Academy in Saint-Denis.

By tirelessly collecting all things pertaining to the circus arts through the ages, he has worked as exhibition curator for many museums in Europe and in America, collaborating with many institutions such as the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and the Tohu in Montréal. He has published more than forty books as well as numerous articles dedicated to the circus, the zoo, and the opera, he also lectures on these topics.

He was born, lives and works notably in Paris.

 

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Mark is a New York-based director/creator, and the Artistic Director of Parallel Exit, a three-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience. Mark’s work has been seen in theatres and festivals in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. In New York City, he has presented work at The New Victory Theater, Lincoln Center, BAM, 59E59 Theaters, and Symphony Space. Mark was the Guest Director for three productions of The Big Apple Circus, each a New York Times Critic’s Pick.    

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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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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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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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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 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 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 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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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 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 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 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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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 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 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 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 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 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.

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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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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.

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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 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.

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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.

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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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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. 

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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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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 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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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.     

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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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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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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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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.

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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, 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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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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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 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 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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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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Liam Klenk joins us from the Alps hiking trail as he launches the Step4Circus initiative, helping circus professionals get back to work. https://step4circus.com 

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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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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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