Arts District

In this episode, Sterling chats with Plague Mask Players' founder, Sam Calatozzo-Cobb, and board member, Michael McMillan, about Zoom theatre and how they've curated a series of readings that bring playful excitement, warm community, and skill sharpening practice!  Follow Plague Mask Players on Instagram @plaguemaskplayers! Follow us on Instagram @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Sam and Michael) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arts-district/support

In this episode, we speak with Carine Rice, the program director of Junior Players! We talk about how the Junior Players continues to empower young voices through fun and inclusive theater programs! Follow Junior Players on Instagram @juniorplayersdallas and visit their website juniorplayers.org for news and updates about their programs and events! Follow us on Instagram @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Carine) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arts-district/support

In this episode, we speak with Patrick Emile, the creator of The Writer Wrong Podcast! We talk about how the podcast came together with the help of Kickstarter and all of the work that goes into producing a chapter-based, fiction serial podcast! Follow Shakespeare Dallas on Instagram @writerwrongpodcast and visit their website writerwrongpodcast.com to become a patron of theirs! Follow us on Instagram @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Patrick) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arts-district/support

In this episode, we speak with Raphael Parry, Executive and Artistic Director for Shakespeare Dallas! We dive into his background, his journey with theatre, and the state of the theatre industry at the moment! Register for Shakespeare and the Suffragists now and stream it for free through January 31, 2021. Follow Shakespeare Dallas on Instagram @shakespearedallas and visit their website shakespearedallas.org! Follow us on Instagram @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Raphael) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arts-district/support

Being a creative professional isn't always a cut-and-dry as it may seem. You may need to work additional jobs for supplemental income. You may find yourself diving into more than one creative field at once. And you also may have no idea what to do or how to do it—just that you want to pursue your creative passions as your career. Enter Jill Allison Bryan. She's the magical woman behind Creative Oasis Coaching, which focuses on helping passionate creatives organize and manage their careers! In this episode, Jill tells us about her business, how she's helped some of her clients gain confidence in their creative careers, and why a Dolly Parton quote might be the closest thing she has to a mantra! Follow Jill on Instagram @creativeoasiscoach and visit her website creativeoasiscoaching.com! Follow us on Instagram @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Jill) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arts-district/support

Whether it was online or in person, you've definitely seen her work in the past few months! She's the dedicated founder of the Danielle Georgiou Dance Group, and she's also working on and she's also working on an upcoming production called Things Missing/Missed. In this episode we talk about everything Danielle's been up to since her last appearance on the podcast and how she's dealt with the pandemic from a theatre and performance point-of-view. Follow Danielle on Instagram @iellageorgiou and visit her website daniellegeorgiou.com! You can also find us on Instagram @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Danielle) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.

It's our one year anniversary! We have had such an amazing journey producing Arts District for you, and we are super excited for the many, many more episodes to come! This episode, we dive into some highlights from the past year, including moments from some of your favorite guests! You can find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like the ones featured in this episode) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.

Home buying can be an intimidating thing to consider as an artist, but Mikey's here to explain why it might make more sense than renting and how to properly finance a new house! You can also find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Mikey) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.

In October 2018, Pizza Chapel Theatre Company staged a production of Chris Fontanes' Black Dog, which explored the #MeToo movement in a macabre, site-specific theatre experience. In Black Dog, we meet Rainy and Ophelia, two women who used vigilantism, cannibalism, and a little bit of witchcraft to punish wicked men that commit crimes against women. In this audio play, the women torture, toy with, and murder a man that harmed a woman very near the both of them. After you listen, join @pizzachapeltheatreco for a live, drive-in performance of Black Dog: The Burial as they meet up with these characters again in an original story inspired by Fontanes' work. In a brutal night of vitriol, violence, and magic, we will be witness to the aftermath of Rainey and Ophelia's brutal deeds and uncover the motive of their 14th kill. You can also find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi" and let us know what you thought of this episode format! If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing episodes for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.

Enjoy this short bonus episode as Managing Director, David Meglino gives us all the details about the 22nd Festival of Independent Theatres! Get your tickets https://festivalofindependenttheatres.org/tickets/

Erin and Devin wanted a place to connect and collaborate with emerging artists, so they created one. They talk with Sterling about networking, possibilities, and being 25. Find Rebel Collective on Instagram @rebelxcollective and reach out to either Erin or Devin to join the Facebook group! You can also find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Erin and Devin) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.

Mariah does a tarot reading for the DFW theatre community. She and Sterling talk about the collapse and eventual rebirth of our industry, oppression of BIPOC voices, and justice. Book a personal reading with Mariah at https://tinyurl.com/tarotbymariahc and follow her on Instagram at @mariahonfire3! You can also find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Mariah) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.

64% of our listeners said they are almost NEVER get paid for their work as artists. How can we change that?  Tori Dunlap is a nationally-recognized millennial money and career expert. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori quit her corporate job in marketing and founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better manage their money. She has helped over 200,000 women negotiate salary, pay off debt, build savings, and invest. Follow Tori on instagram @herfirst100k or visit herfirst100k.com! You can also find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Tori) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.

Sterling is joined by Aaron Mateo Arroyo to talk about Shakespeare and how his works are still appreciated for their social commentary. Plus, listen for Aaron's favorite books on acting! Find Aaron on Instagram @theamarroyo! You can also find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Aaron) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.

Sterling catches up with Emily P. Faith to talk about therapeutic drama, hospital clowns, and creating safe spaces in our industry. Find Emily on Instagram @emilypfaith! You can also find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Emily) for you to listen to. Podcast production by The Podcast Engineer.

Sterling is joined by local DFW artist, Ryan Matthieu Smith! He shares his incredible story of working in theatre and sharing his artistic vision, all while losing his eyesight. Find Ryan on Instagram @rymatthieu! You can also find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Ryan) for you to listen to. Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Sterling is joined by educator and photographer Morgana Wilborn to chat about her role on the executive team at Dallas Theater Center, her passion for education, mindfulness, and speaking up for yourself. Find Morgana on social media @morganadelune! Check out her amazing work and tell her you found her on Arts District! You can also find us on social media @artsdistrictpod! Come say "hi!" If you loved this episode, share it with a friend! More listeners means more amazing guests (just like Morgana) for you to listen to. Podcast production by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

A personal statement from our host, some changes we're promising for the pod, and a call for change to theatre makers in DFW. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Sterling is joined by Lauren LeBlanc to chat about being a parent-artist, community, and what PAAL is doing to elevate the national standard of care for caregivers in the performing arts. For more information about PAAL, visit their thriving Facebook community. You can reach out to us on social media @artsdistrictpod. If you enjoyed this episode, please tell a friend and give us a review on your favorite podcast player! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Sterling chats with Bren Rapp about producing for Broadway, indie arts, and how Dallas can bounce back from this pandemic. Plus, Bren talks about how indie artists can take advantage of digital marketing to reach a much wider audience! If you'd like to support the arts in Dallas-Fort Worth, visit Bren's fundraiser, Small Change-Big Help. Any contribution you can make both makes a difference and is massively appreciated.  Follow Bren Rapp on social media @bren_rapp!  You can reach out to us on social media @artsdistrictpod! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Sterling chats with Anica about her recent voyage to the sea, Disney, and chosen family. Follow Anica on social media @anica_zigana! And while you're at it, come say "hi" to us on social media @artsdistrictpod! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Sterling talks with Kim Titus about DFW, AEA, EMC, and the alphabet soup of joining Equity. Kim serves as the Liaison Chair of Actors Equity Association for the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area. Come say "hi" to us on social media @artsdistrictpod! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Sterling covers how you, as an actor or artist, can use social media to land your next gig, how to make your profile an extension of your resume, and what NOT to do with your Instagram account. Come say "hi" to us on social media @artsdistrictpod! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Sterling is joined by Artistic Director of Stomping Ground Comedy, Lindsay Goldapp! They cover Lindsay's training at The Second City, starting a non-profit, being a woman in comedy, and all the changing programs Stomping Ground has to offer. To learn more about Stomping Ground Comedy, visit their website stompinggroundcomedy.org, and be sure to follow Linsday on social media. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

This week, Sterling talks to Jordan Fraker who is a professional portrait photographer in Dallas. Jordan has a fascinating story and talks about how he got into photography and why he loves the art of photography. PLUS: listen all the way until the end for a super special announcement—what could it be?! If you want to learn more about Jordan, or might be interested in working with him, visit jordanfraker.com and be sure to follow him on Instagram @frakerphoto. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Rooted in femininity. Sterling is joined by Emily P. Faith, Erika Larson, and Devin Berg to discuss *the audacity*, self-care vs. self-discipline, and letting women take their damn equity cards! If you want to learn more about Lily & Joan, are interested in finding their next event, or are possibly interested in working with them on a future production, visit lilyandjoantheatre.com and be sure to follow them on Instagram @lilyandjoan. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Sterling chats with Alle and Chris about Altered Shakespeare. Altered Shakespeare is a troupe in DFW committed to casting people of color and queer artists. They chat about the teamwork that goes into producing a show, and the new direction Shakespeare's plays are headed. For more information on Altered Shakespeare, visit their Facebook page and follow them on Instagram! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Sterling chats with Executive Artistic Director + Founder of Dallas Children's Theater, Robyn Flatt, and Playwright + Director of Andi Boi, Bruce Coleman, on the top issues facing teens today, funding projects that matter, and the cutting edge technology they're bringing to the stage. You can catch Andi Boi at the Dallas Children's Theater February 7-16. Buy your tickets here. For more information on the Dallas Children's Theater, their upcoming shows, or how you can help them, visit dct.org. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Jake Nice (Director + Producer) and Danielle Georgiou (Intimacy + Fight + Movement Choreographer) chat with Sterling about all things SLIDE BY, producing your own work, and using humor to deal with the bitterness of life. Slide By is a new play written by Thomas Ward. It's presented by The Elevator Project series at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. You can catch Slide By at the Wyly Studio Theatre January 16-26. Buy your tickets here https://tickets.attpac.org/production/52701 If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review on your favorite podcast player and tell a friend! Podcast production for this episode by ThePodcastEngineer.com.

Actor and recent graduate of UC Irvine's MFA Acting program, Aaron Mateo Arroyo, sits down with our host, Sterling Shea, and talks all things URTAs, callbacks, money, picking the right school for you, what ensues during training, and how post grad life is going. 

Sterling used to work in the office of a talent agency in Burbank, CA. Part Two covers how to be unique and cost effective when selling yourself.

Sterling used to work in the office of a talent agency in Burbank, CA. Part One covers first impressions.

The co-founders of Pizza Chapel Theatre Company say that including LGBTQ folk and people of color in their work was written in their by-laws. As a company owned and operated by a queer woman, a trans man, and a Latina; Lindsey, August, and Sam started Pizza Chapel in response to a lack of socio-political contributions in the local market. Going forward, they pledged to celebrate people of color, women, and everyone on the LGBTQ+ spectrum by hiring those demographics to write plays, design, and perform. We discuss what steps they take to make theatre more accessible, what impact representation has on an audience, and how "Do It Yourself" never meant "Do It Alone."

Hi there! I'm Sterling. I'm on a quest to chat with some of the most influential movers and shakers of this industry. Let's learn together.