Flipping the Script

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month we are launching a month-long series that looks at mental theatre in theatre. This week we are diving into the creative process behind creating work that explores mental health from creation, to production and finally performance. In this episode, we deep dive into Indoor Person, which had it’s premiere this past February at Normal Ave in New York City. We have joined the Playwright, Kayla Martine, Director, Andrew Garrett, and the actor who portrayed the role of Cleo, Markia Nicole Smith.MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS:Kayla Martine (Playwright): Kayla Martine is a New York-based playwright, screenwriter, producer, actor, and romance novelist. Her tragicomedy, Indoor Person, premiered Off-Broadway this past February through Normal Ave. Other works for the stage include (De)Fermentation, and The Eating Disorder Play. She has written and produced several short films that ran the festival circuit and co-created and produced Curmudgeons Sketch, an online sketch comedy channel. To learn more, you can visit her website, www.kaylamartine.com. @kayla_martine (Instagram). @kaylamartine (Twitter)Andrew Garrett (Director): Andrew Garrett is a bi-coastal creative leader that splits his time between New York and Seattle. Though he has worked throughout the theatre, he is primarily a director, producer and educator. He is also the founder and artistic director of The Scratch - an arts organization dedicated to fostering new work. His work is all about bringing people together. Leading from a place of love, his work revolves around new play development, intergenerational workshops, community engagement and strengthening the connection between art and society. He recently directed the world premiere production of Kayla Martine’s Indoor Person at Normal Ave. More information about Mind The Gap. @TheAndrewGarrett (Instagram), TheAndrewGarrett@gmail.comMarkia Nicole Smith (Actor): Markia Nicole Smith is a 23 year old Baltimore native living in NYC. She recently graduated from Point Park University with a BFA in Acting. She’s worked regionally at the Pittsburgh Public theatre as well as with Normal Ave. in NYC. Markia is a proud bisexual black woman in the arts! @markia_nicole(Instagram/Twitter)About Indoor Person: Indoor Person is a tragicomedy about Addie and Cleo, a modern-day high-functioning agoraphobe and the one who tries to keep her afloat. Addie can’t leave the house. Cleo can’t leave Addie. "Functioning" is a fine line, so fine that maintaining the balance just might be impossible. More about the world premiere production.Audience Statement: Indoor Person contains the following themes that may be triggering to some audience members: Interpersonal and Personal Violence, Suicide, and Mental Health Conditions. Additionally, there are moments when a physical gun is present on stage.More About Normal Ave: Normal Ave believes in redefining normal by nurturing an inclusive community of fresh, diverse voices and inviting collaborative freedom at every stage of the artistic process. Our accessible programming of new and existing works spark curiosity, challenge perception, and welcome our artists and audiences to think, listen and respond in radical ways. websiteIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on Instagram @re.theatre.

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month we are launching a month-long series that looks at mental theatre in theatre. This week we are featuring an interview with the Artistic Director of Issue Box Theatre, Rosie Best. Rosie has created an incredible company that tackles so many important issues that need to be addressed in today’s world. We hope you are inspired by the work of Issue Box Theatre and the work they do to help heal and bring together their community.More about Issue Box Theatre.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on Instagram @re.theatre.

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month we are launching a month-long series that looks at mental theatre in theatre. We are so thrilled to be kicking off this series with Dr. Alisa Hurwitz, better know as Dr. Drama. In this episode, we will break down three musicals (Next to Normal, Dear Evan Hansen, and Jagged Little Pill) to look at how these shows portray mental health onstage and help to end the stigma around mental health. Each week Alisa is hosting a free Mental Health Series on IG Live where she dives into the interaction between mental health and theatre. Upcoming interactive discussions will feature Celia Gooding, Tony Yazbeck and Jewelle Blackman. Just follow her at @thedrdrama to stay up to date and join in.About Alisa: Alisa Hurwitz, PsyD is a clinical psychologist. Dr. Hurwitz maintains a busy private practice, specializing in gender identity, trauma, and autism. In addition, she writes, lectures and consults about the intersection of psychology and theater, publishing pieces with Shrink Tank, OnStage Blog, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness as well as running post-show talkbacks. For her website, DrDrama.com, she interviews theater folks about mental health and musicals, including such artists as Jeremy Jordan, MJ Rodriguez, Jelani Alladin, Kathryn Gallagher, Elizabeth Stanley, and Hailey Kilgore. Find out more about Alisa and her work.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on Instagram @re.theatre.

A breath of fresh air, inspiration and hope can best be used to describe today’s episode and our guest. Cynthia Henderson is an Associate Professor of Acting at Ithaca College and the Founder and Artistic Director of Performing Arts for Social Change. In today’s episode we talk about her unique take on fusing pedagogy of the oppressed, theatre of the oppressed, social justice theatre and Meisner together to create acting pedagogy. We also talk about her work with devising and young people… but most importantly we talk about what it means to create theatre and be alive during this challenging time.About Cynthia: Cynthia Henderson is an associate professor of acting in the Department of Theatre Arts at Ithaca College. She has directed and performed professionally on stage and in television throughout the U.S., Europe and Africa. Her directing credits include: The Colored Museum, Burn This, Plumfield, Iraq, My Children! My Africa!, Fires in the Mirror, In the Red and Brown Water, and Everybody. Cynthia is the founder and director of Performing Arts for Social Change (PASC); a program that uses theatre as a venue to give voice to societal issues in the U.S. as well as internationally. She is the author of The Actor’s Landscape (available on Amazon), a member of the National Alliance of Acting Teachers and Actors’ Equity Association. Cynthia is also a Fulbright Scholar and the recipient of two additional Fulbright awards.More about/contact CynthiaMore about Performing Arts for Social ChangeMore about RE:THEATRE’s pay-what-you-can programming:Educator Brainstorming SessionsThe Rebellious History of Musical TheatreSpotlightPrivate LessonsMore about Theatre District on Instagram and Facebook!If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @re.theatre.

Lindsay sits down with a true legend in the theatre education field, Jim Hoare. Jim is currently the Vice President of Education at TRW, but has over 40 years of experience as an educator. In this episode, Jim shares charming stories, inspirational anecdotes and plenty of practical tips to go around.About Jim: Jim Hoare has been extensively involved in theatre for the past forty years, working with High School, College and Community Theatres. He has directed over one hundred shows and musicals, including the first high school production of Once On This Island and the world’s first production of Les Miserables, School Edition. Jim is a proud member of the New York State Theatre Education Association (NYSTEA), the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), The American Association of Community Theatres (AACT), and he has presented workshops throughout the USA and UK. Jim is a recipient of New York’s Rod Marriott Award for Lifetime Achievement in Educational Theatre.More about TRW: https://www.theatricalrights.com/If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @re.theatre.

Happy Valentines Day, all! We figured what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than bringing back one of our most popular guests, the incredible Cessa Betancourt, to chat about Intimacy Directing. In this episode, Cessa digs into just what intimacy directing is, offers some tips for setting up a rehearsal room that is supportive of intimate moments, as well as some real-life applications this work can teach all of us!About Cessa: Francesca (Cessa) Betancourt is an actor, intimacy director, dancer/choreographer, and teaching artist. Her work is based in social/emotional learning and trauma-informed facilitation, social justice, compassion, autonomy, and physical storytelling. She is the artistic director of a recurring storytelling event and podcast called "she is FIERCE: stories from the female and genderqueer perspective" and is a founding member of HERON, an interdisciplinary theatre ensemble. Cessa holds two BAs from Western Washington University in Theatre Arts and Sociology.Bustle Article Referenced: https://www.bustle.com/articles/178198-planned-parenthood-graphic-uses-fries-to-explain-consent-in-a-way-anyone-can-understandFind out more about Cessa:Website: https://francescabetancour.wixsite.com/theatreartist/homeLinkedIn: Francesca BetancourtInsta: betandalsocourtFor more info on She Is Fierce:Website: sheisfierce.orgIG: @sheisfiercesotriesFB: She Is Fierce StoriesIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @re.theatre.

This week Lindsay is joined by Devon Glover, aka The Sonnet Man! Devon travels around the world finding ways to make Shakespeare accessible… through hip hop. He is an incredible educator and shares so much wisdom and inspiration for students and educators alike.About Devon: Mr. Glover’s story is an inspiration in itself. Born and raised along with two brothers by a single mom in Brooklyn, he has strived all his life to make something of himself and to give back. He went through the New York City Public School system and is a graduate of Ithaca College. Mr. Glover teaches and conducts workshops/performances in Harlem, Queens and Brooklyn. He performed The Sonnet Man in Negril, Jamaica by special invitation from the Board of Education in the Soul Rebellion Hip Hop Festival and will be touring nationally. Devon Glover was featured on The Today Show with a tremendous national response. The producer said, “I’ve never had so many emails from people saying how much they enjoyed the story and especially the song!”Find out more:Instagram and Facebook - @thesonnetmanWebsite - www.sonnetmannyc.comIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @re.theatre.

This week Lindsay is joined by Roundabout’s Director of Education to talk about the incredible work done by Roundabout’s Education Department. If you need a little reminder that theatre education is important and that young people can do incredible things… don’t sleep on checking this episode out!About Jennifer: Jennifer M. DiBella currently serves as Director of Education for Roundabout Theatre Company, where she has worked since 2005. Roundabout’s award-winning education department reaches over 40,000 people each year through in-school partnerships, career and workforce development, and community engagement programming. Jennifer holds a MA in Educational Theatre from NYU and a BA in Theatre Education from Wagner College where she also received her NY State Teaching Certification. She has extensive theatrical directing and teaching experience with artists of all ages. Prior to joining Roundabout, Jennifer worked for Camp Broadway, Walnut Street Theatre, and schools around the country. In May of 2010, she completed Coro Leadership New York, a civic leadership development program that that delivers the skills, knowledge, and network to lead change and develop innovative solutions to public issues. Jennifer currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable and on the Audience Engagement Committee for the Broadway League. For four years, Jennifer served as the New York State Representative for the American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE) and joined AATE’s National Board of Directors in July of 2013. Through AATE, she created and served as co-chair for the AATE’s annual New York Theatre in Our Schools conference. Jennifer was the co-chair of the 2013 AATE National Conference in Washington DC, which brought together nearly 500 artists and educators from around the world to exchange ideas and best practices in the field of theatre and education. She has presented her work at local, national, and international conferences and events and has served as a guest lecturer at graduate programs throughout New York City. Jennifer was listed on the Crain's New York 40 Under 40 annual list of the most accomplished New York City based business professionals under 40 years old. In 2011, Jennifer was proud to receive the Dina Rees Evans Theatre in our Schools Award and in 2018 received Wagner College’s Presidential Medal of Honor for her work at Roundabout. In July of 2018, Jennifer and Roundabout’s Education team were honored with the National Lin Wright Special Recognition Award for their distinctive educational contribution to furthering theatre and drama for young people.Find out more:Roundabout Instagram - www.instagram.com/educationatrtcEducation at Roundabout Website - https://roundabouttheatre.org/educationNYC Arts in Education Roundtable - http://nycaieroundtable.org/Jennifer DiBella on Twitter - @jendibellaIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

This week Lindsay is joined by Animal Enginee’s co-artistic directors, Karim Muasher and Carrie Brown. In the episode, they talk about everything from devising techniques, to clowning and revisiting classic stories for today’s audiences.About Carrie: Carrie has a BA in Acting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a MFA in Lecoq Based Actor Created Theater from Naropa University at the London International School of Performing Arts (LISPA), where she trained under Thomas Prattki and Amy Russell. A clown at heart, she has also studied with master clown teacher Giovanni Fusetti and assisted clown Mark Gindick (Big Apple Circus, Ringling Bros). She has made her mark on the New York clown scene with performances at Cirque Off, tinydangerousfun, New York Downtown Clown Revue, and the New York Clown Theater Festival. Carrie has also performed as a therapeutic clown with Lev Leytzan, working with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. As Co-Artistic Director of Animal Engine Theatre Company she has co-devised and performed in every original production.About the Karim: Karim is an Arab American deviser, director, and teacher working at the intersection of performance and education. As founding Co-Artistic Director of Animal Engine Theatre Company, he has created and toured original devised works inspired by classic stories. Among his other collaborations are daredevil clown Bello Nock’s Drama Desk award-winning show “Bellomania” at the New Victory Theatre and physical comedian Martin Gindick’s multimedia solo show “Wingman” at the United Solo Festival. He has taught theatre and devising at institutions such as the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Guthrie Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, Abrons Arts Center, International Thespian Festival, and Wingspan Arts. Karim is a graduate of Ithaca College, the London International School of Performing Arts at Naropa University, and a member of the Association of Theatre Movement Education.Find out more about Animal EngineIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @re.theatre

This week Lindsay is joined by Paul Canaan to talk about everything from his broadway journey, to theatre education, to reality tv (well sort of). Plus, we cover a super common questions we get asked: how does intellectual property play into choreography and non-professional stages.About the Paul: Broadway: Kinky Boots (dance captain and original Angel), Miss Saigon, Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage Aux Folles, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Legally Blonde. Appeared as a judge on the MTV reality show Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods.He recently partnered with director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell to launch The Original Production Inc. A dance licensing company that offers high schools and theaters the opportunity to learn and perform original Broadway choreography.Paul is co-founder along with actress Laura Bell Bundy of the non-profit arts organization Take It From The Top, which provides professional mentoring to aspiring young artists.He also served as artistic director of The Broadway Dreams Foundation for 4 years and works with the Broadway League as a judge for The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The JIMMY AWARDS).Find out more about The Original Production.Find out more about Take It From The Top.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

Lindsay has officially maxed out her theatre nerd status this week. NYU’s Clinical Associate Professor of Educational Theatre and Director of the Verbatim Performance Lab, Joe Salvatore, joins Lindsay to talk about all things verbatim theatre, community engagement through the arts and so much more. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE!NYC listeners: The next collaboration between the Verbatim Performance Lab and Artists' Literacies Institute is called The Democratic Field 3 and will take place on November 14, 2019, at 7:00pm at the Centre for Social Innovation in NYC. More information can be found at http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/verbatimperformancelabLab sites:http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/verbatimperformancelabTwitter: @verbatimperflabInstagram and Facebook: @verbatimperformancelabJoe Salvatore sites:www.joesalvatore.comTwitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @profjoesalMore about our guest: Joe Salvatore is a Clinical Associate Professor of Educational Theatre at NYU Steinhardt where he teaches courses in verbatim performance, ethnodrama, applied/community-engaged theatre, and new play development. He is also the creator and director of the Verbatim Performance Lab whose projects include The Democratic Field 1 & 2 (with Artists' Literacies Institute), The Serena Williams Project, The Kavanaugh Files (staged version at Geva Theatre Center and NYU), The Veterans Story Collecting Project (Johnson County, KS), No(body) but nobody, The Grab 'Em Tapes, The Moore/Jones Challenge, The Lauer/Conway Flip, and Of a Certain Age (with The Actors Fund). School-based performance projects include The Act(ion) Project (Chapin School, NYC) and Boxed Out (Bentley School, multiple venues in CA and 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival).In 2017, Joe collaborated with economist Maria Guadalupe (INSEAD-France), to create Her Opponent, a verbatim re-staging of excerpts of the 2016 U. S. presidential debates with gender-reversed casting. This production was nominated for an Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Unique Theatrical Experience and received media coverage from NPR, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Hollywood Reporter, Fox News, MSNBC, and ABC News, among others.In 2018, Joe received the American Alliance for Theatre and Education’s Johnny Saldaña Outstanding Professor of Theatre Education Award for demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, creative activity, and service. While teaching at NYU, Joe has received the University's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award, NYU Steinhardt's Teaching Excellence Award, and the NYU LGBTQ Student Center's Dedication to Education Award. Joe is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, the Association for Theatre in Higher Education, and he is an alumnus of the Lincoln Center Directors Lab.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @re.theatre.

We talk all the time about community engagement through the arts on this podcast and this week is a look at the extraordinary work one theatre company in Seattle is doing. Lindsay is joined this week by Melani and Evelyne from Dandylyon to talk about their work with a recent production of the Lion King. The Lion King is one of those shows that comes under scrutiny often times in regards to representation onstage, and this episode by no means gives a definitive answer surrounding that particular issue. Instead, we do look at the intentionality and community focus that went into this production and the impact it made.To find out more about Dandylyon Drama go to www.dandylyondrama.org.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

This week Lindsay is doing a special episode all about… goals. Yeah, it’s not necessarily theatre related, but lets be real. Theatre can be exhausting, mentally draining and defeating whether you’re a professional, educator, student or hobbiest. Being able to live intentionally is so important in today’s world where we are so over-scheduled, and overly-stressed. Dana Adams, author of Live Your Gift, and founder of the Life Mapping Institute joins Lindsay to talk all about this and more.Seattle listeners: Dana is hosting a Parent & Teen Life Mapping Workshop in Cooperation with EvergreenHealth on Saturday, October 26th. Check out this link for more details.If you want more information on Dana and her work, check out the links below!Life Mapping Institute:Website: https://lifemappinginstitute.com/FB: Life Mapping InstituteIG: @lifemappinginstituteAmazon: Purchase her book on her website or here on AmazonIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

This week’s episode is all about student work, devising and how important it is we empower student voice both through selecting material that allows them to tell stories they relate to and to create their own material. Daniel Sullivan joins Lindsay to talk about his work with a group of young artists through Roundabout Theatre Company to devise Prospect High: Brooklyn. To find out more about Prospect High: Brooklyn visit, https://prospecthighbrooklyn.com/.If you’re interested in reading or licesnsing the play, email Daniel at daniels@roundabouttheatre.org. To find out more about Daniel https://www.danielrobertsullivan.org.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

This week the founder of Coloring Broadway and the Broadway Makers Alliance, Andrea Koehler, joins Lindsay to talk about the importance of mindfulness. Through in some mediation, coloring books, Be More Chill, and Hamilton… and you’ve got everything you need for an super interesting and informative episode! Hey NYC listeners! Come check find Flipping The Script and Lindsay at Broadway Flee Market this Sunday from 11am-7pm! All of the proceeds from the market go to Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids. If you’re not able to join us in NYC, be sure to check out the Broadway Makers Alliance FB and IG to get in on some fun and help support this great cause! If you want more information on Andrea and her work, check out the links below!Coloring Broadway:Website: https://www.coloringbroadway.com/FB: Coloring BroadwayIG: @coloringbroadwayBroadway Makers Alliance:Website: https://broadwaymakersalliance.com/FB: Broadway Makers AllianceIG: @broadwaymakersIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

Alright, let’s buckle up and get ready to hear about things from the students point of view. Teachers/Directors: This episode is full of SO MUCH GOLD. Two of Lindsay’s students join her this week to share things they wish their teachers (aka Lindsay a lot of the time) knew about the auditions and rehearsal process from their point of view. They share a lot of great insight we can all take note of, and provide more than enough laughs along the way. If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

We’re back after a summer break and more excited than ever! This week Lindsay chats with Kate Jaeger and Justin Evans about the audition and casting process from their point of view as directors. This time of year can be exhausting and grueling for both artists and educators with all the auditions happening, so we thought we’d bring you some insight to the other side of things you don’t often get to hear about. Students, this week is for you! Next week, teachers/directors we’ve got an episode about this same topic but from a student point of view.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

This week Lindsay is joined by the AMAZING Lisa Howard, or as you might know her better Rona Lisa Peretti from 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! From what its like to originate an original role, to finding being on set for a blockbuster film, to navigating the ups and inevitable downs of this industry, Lisa provides excellent insight for actors, educators and theatre enthusiasts alike.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

Please, PLEASE remember your students vocal type when selecting shows, with Tiffany VanBoxtelThis week Tiffany VanBoxtel, host of the Star Singer Podcast, joins Lindsay to talk about all things vocal. If you’re a student looking to learn more about voice type or a theatre maker who doesn’t know much of anything about voice (like Lindsay) this episode is all for you!Check out starsinger.co and @tiffanyvanboxtel on instagram to find out more about Tiffany’s awesome work!If you want to join TIffany and Lindsay for a free webinar check out the link below!Oh… and if you want in on RE:THEATRE’s 15 day Summer Musical Theatre Listening challenge starting June 15 follow Lindsay on instagram at @lindsay_kujawabarrIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

This week's episode is no joke… INCREDIBLE! Lindsay sits down the director of the Arts Integrity Initiative, Howard Sherman, to talk about everything from censorship, to representation, show selection and so much more.If you’re not familiar with the Arts Integrity Initiative drop everything and go to the link below! You need to know about the awesome work they do regardless of whether you’re a student or a theatre-maker at any level. https://www.artsintegrity.org/To find out more about Howard’s work visit his personal website at http://www.hesherman.com/. If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

On this weeks episode Lindsay is joined by the actor and founder of Thespian Heart Clothing, Jamie Ann Burke. If you don't know what Thespian Heart Clothing is... stop everything RIGHT NOW and go check it out (thespianheart.com). Jamie is a true inspiration and brings so much light and wisdom into the world through her work and on this episode we talk all about how to take care of yourself in this industry, mental health and so much more.For more information on Jaime check out: https://www.jamieunlimited.orgTo check out Jamie's BRILLIANT memorization techniques visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oqK_dhZEbdEAgGF2etIjYG1_zBz9HLas/view?usp=sharing

This episode is all about all the things that distract us from actually doing the work and creating art that matters. Kyle Pingel, Costume Production Coordinator at Wesleyan University, join Lindsay to talk about what we actually need to focus on to create theatre that does more than just entertain at best... plus chat about concept creation and give some fantastic tips on costume design!Kyle is hosting a costume design Tech Talk with RE:THEATRE on Saturday, May 18 at 11am CST. You can find out more about the class at the link below. Remember if you've never joined us before, the first class is always free! Just use code FIRSTTIME at check out.https://www.retheatreco.com/educators-products/tech-talksDue to some technical difficulties we had to reschedule last months Casting and Show Selection Ethics class for Saturday May 11 at 1pm CST. Check out the link below to sign up!https://www.retheatreco.com/educators-products/april-masterclassIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

Andrew Russell, New York-based writer and director, joins Lindsay this week to talk about why the stories we tell on stage are important and how these stories can impact our communities at deeper levels. Andrew is an accomplished writer and director focuses on telling stories about people who should not have survived instead America and has an incredible insights for high school and community theatre makers. We also chat about how we can make sure our work is inclusive of all of our students in their identities while making sure that we are providing spaces that are safe based on the community you live in.If you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

It’s show selection season and I could not be more excited! It’s a daunting task and show selection comes down to so much more than just finding show with a big name or large cast. On this episode I break down the three most important questions you must be able to answer when selecting a show if you want to create anything with lasting impact. Plus, I’ll also be talking about directing shows from a place of nostalgia and why we gotta stop that… like now.Join us for this months masterclass: Understanding Race, Ethnicity and Show Selection. On April 20 at 1pm CST Cessa Betancourt will be going over how to select a show based on your student population and how to avoid getting stuck with a show that will cause you issues in the long run. You can find out more at https://www.retheatreco.com/educators-products/april-masterclassIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

This week’s episode is a doozy. And by doozy we mean “super important and our most relevant to date!” Cessa is back for another fantastic episode all about understanding race and ethnicity in show selection and casting. Are things changing regarding this? Yup! Can you afford to not get on board with the change? Sure… if you want to be left behind, possibly lose your job, and look like an out of touch stubborn director of “the old guard.” But if you’re listening to this podcast… doubtful that’s you.If you want to learn more about Race and Ethnicity is Show Selection, join us for our April Online Masterclass with Cessa! On April 11 at 1pm CST Cessa will be going over how to select a show based on your student population and how to avoid getting stuck with a show that will cause you issues in the long run. You can find out more at https://www.retheatreco.com/educators-products/april-masterclassIf you have questions or ideas for future episodes reach out to Lindsay anytime at lindsay@retheatreco.com. You can find out more about RE:THEATRE and Lindsay’s work at www.retheatreco.com, by following RE:THEATRE on Facebook or by following Lindsay on instagram @Lindsay_Kujawabarr.

This week Lindsay chats with The Laramie Project Project creator, Alyssa Sileo, about her passion for using theatre to make a change and bring stories to life in communities across the country. As a college freshman, Alyssa is totally and completely rocking the world with “projects” and proving the importance of community advocacy and that age has nothing to do with your ability to affect change. If you want to find out more about the Laramie Project Project:www.thelaramieprojectproject.comIf you want to join our mailing list visit www.retheatreco.com/subscribe. You can also follow Lindsay on Instagram @lindsay_kujawabarr. Want to know more about RE:THEATRE’s online classes, educator community, or residencies? Visit www.retheatreco.com or send Lindsay an email at lindsay@retheatreco.com.If you liked this episode we’d love it if you took a moment to subscribe and share a review! Once a month Lindsay will select a review at to read on the podcast and whom ever she picks will receive a free theatre swag gift bag full of all kinds of great stuff. All you need to do is leave a review on iTunes or tag #flippingthescriptpodcast on your social media share.

This week we take our bi-monthly Tech Talk off of YouTube and on to the podcast! Every other month RE:THEATRE hosts a workshops and Q&A with a technical theatre professional, and this month we’re focusing all on sound. Abe Gabor, a Minneapolis based sound designer, joins Lindsay to talk about how to find/hire/train the right sound designer for your program and about how sound cause either destroy or elevate your performance.If you think Abe is awesome (like we do) and want to learn more about how to improve the sound design in your program, we’d love for you to join us next Saturday for our Tech Talk: Take Your Sound From Static to Super. If you’ve never taken a class with us before your first one is always free! Just use code FIRSTTIME at check out! More info at the link below.https://www.retheatreco.com/educators-products/tech-talks

This week Lindsay is joined by the creator of Geek Chat, Will Langley, to chat about everything from Harry Potter to Hamilton and the differences between theatre in the USA and the UK. If you want to find out more about Geek Chat check them out on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at It’s Geek Chat.Also, don’t forget about out upcoming Tech Talk this month with sound designer, Abe Gabor. To find out more at https://www.retheatreco.com/educators-products/tech-talks.

This week is our first of many segments called “Ask An Expert.” Every few months we will have an expert on to answer listener questions about a specific area of theatre. This week Lindsay answers your question about dramaturgy, namely what the heck is it?If you want to join our mailing list visit www.retheatreco.com/subscribe.You can also follow Lindsay on Instagram @lindsay_kujawabarr.

In this episode Lindsay turns the mic over to her good friend and oldest collaborator (and soon-to-be frequent guest), Marcus Newton to talk candidly about a topic she doesn't often share: her WHY. Lindsay constantly talks about the importance of finding your why, and figured she should practice what she preaches.From 2009-2015 Lindsay founded and ran a success performing arts company, Introspect Arts, focused on original works created by young artists with the aim of creating social change and community dialogue. When the company closed, Lindsay's journey from the inception of the company to today is full of many twists and turns that led her to the work she does today.Being a theatre educator is daunting work and while it can be easy to lose your passion, through this episode we hope to inspire you to find your way and see why its important to never loose your spark.If you're interested in reading the series of essay this episode they can be found here: https://www.retheatreco.com/blog1/part-one-theatre-save-my-life

Kate Jaeger joins Lindsay to talk about her recent work in creating stories onstage in a new way that engages both the students involved and the audience. From an empowered Belle to a female Enjolras, Kate walks through her passion in creating theatre that is relevant to today’s audiences by telling classic stories through a modern lens… oh, and without changing the script. To find out more about Kate and her work visit her website: www.thekatejaeger.comTo sign up for a Masterclass on Character Development visit https://www.retheatreco.com/educators-products/february-masterclass. Use code FTSPODCAST to get 20% off!Want to know more about RE:THEATRE’s online classes, educator community, or residencies? Visit www.retheatreco.com or send Lindsay an email at lindsay@retheatreco.com.If you liked this episode we’d love it if you took a moment to subscribe and share a review! Once a month Lindsay will select a review at to read on the podcast and whom ever she picks will receive a free theatre swag gift bag full of all kinds of great stuff. All you need to do is leave a review on iTunes or tag #flippingthescriptpodcast on your social media share.

Oh, the classic avoidance phrase used when explaining away issues in educational theatre. Poor production quality? Eh it’s a kid show. Problematic casting? Oh, well they’re just kids. Wrong. Today Village Theatre Kidstage’s Production Manager Aaron Alonso joins Lindsay to talk about why educational theatre matter and why representation is even more crucial at this level.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve likely heard the buzz around the term “intimacy directing.” The intimate moments in a show are often the most difficult (and awkward) to navigate so Seattle based Intimacy Director, Cessa Betancourt, is joining us to discuss what intimacy directing is and how it impacts educators and community theatre makers.