Podcasts about artistic directors

Host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love are opening the City Cast Denver mailbag to hear from you, our dear listeners. They discuss what the transition from thrift store to thrift outlet means for the ARC on West Alameda, hear listener opinions on Governor Polis' opinions, talk about the microwavable meal empire that has donated millions to the Denver art scene, and more!  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 If you enjoyed this interview with Max Shulman, the Artistic Director of Theatreworks, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 25th episode: Women's Foundation Chalat Hatten and Banker Blue Sky Colorado Chinese University Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for up to 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

“Where people get stuck is when they find themselves doing a lot of what I call ‘rocking chair tasks,' which are those things where, like, you feel like you're in motion, but you're not going anywhere.” – Kate Kayaian Today's featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is a former professional concert cellist, coach, keynote speaker, career strategist, and President and Artistic Director of the Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra, Kate Kayaian. Kate and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers,” her journey from questioning her classical music career to coaching creatives through mental blocks, the power of journaling, and more!!!Key Things You'll Learn:What led Kate to choose the cello and go pro with playing itA powerful question for determining what's truly important in your lifeThe crucial time awareness technique she used for staying focused and productive during her book writing processWhat it means to truly go beyond your potential Kate's Site: https://katekayaian.com/Kate's Book: https://a.co/d/0jb8T2MzKate's Podcast, “Tales from the Lane”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-lane/id1724180457The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…1046 – Unlock Artistic Insight & Innovation Through CreativitRy with Dr. Stan Lai: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1046-unlock-artistic-insight-innovation-through-creativitry-with-dr-stan-lai/1029 – Unlock Your Creativity & Make Life Your Biggest Art Project with Pia Mailhot-Leichter (@pialeichter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1029-unlock-your-creativity-make-life-your-biggest-art-project-with-pia-mailhot-leichter-p/884 – How to Go From Stuck to Unstoppable with Murielle Marie Ungricht: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-884-how-to-go-from-stuck-to-unstoppable-with-murielle-marie-ungricht/875 – How To Unlock Your True Potential Through Empowerment with Laura Brennan Ballet: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-875-how-to-you-unlock-your-true-potential-through-empowerment-with-laura-brennan-ballet/983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/1100 – The Burning Ground and the Courage to Live Your Greatest Story with Celinne Da Costa (@CelinneDaCosta): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/the-burning-ground-and-the-courage-to-live-your-greatest-story-with-celinne-da-costa-celinnedacost/618 – A Book About You with David Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-618-a-book-about-you-with-david-green/821 – How to Spark Your Curiosity & Live Bravely with Heather Vickery: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-821-how-to-spark-your-curiosity-live-bravely-with-heather-vickery/1082 – Reclaim What Lights You Up & Dominate Your Next Chapter with Sheekha Singh (@ssheekha): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1082-reclaim-what-lights-you-up-dominate-your-next-chapter-with-sheekha-singh-ssheekha/967 – Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades with Kristin Massey (@TheJOATbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-967-life-lessons-from-a-jill-of-all-trades-with-kristin-massey-thejoatbook/222 – The Journey to Cloud Nine with Jordan Gross: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/222-the-journey-to-cloud-nine-with-jordan-gross/

Douglas Knehans is an American-Australian composer whose music has been performed, recorded, and broadcast worldwide by leading orchestras, opera companies, chamber ensembles, and distinguished soloists. Hailed by The New Yorker for its "primitive force and melodic insistence that recall Stravinsky," his music has earned international recognition through performances, recordings, broadcasts, and awards including The American Prize, ISCM World Music Days, the Kennedy Center, New Music USA, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Australia Council for the Arts. He is the founder and Artistic Director of ABLAZE Records, and his music is distinguished by dramatic intensity, architectural clarity, expressive immediacy, and exceptional orchestral craftsmanship.https://www.facebook.com/douglas.knehanshttps://www.instagram.com/dknehanscomposer/https://www.douglasknehans.com/https://www.ablazerecords.net/https://www.thamsummit.com/Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters. https://calendly.com/jennet/thmMake sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance.I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-meI'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

In this episode we chat with Kerri Stephens, the Artistic Director of Northern Lights Festival Boréal in Sudbury, Ontario and founder of Lost Cat Artists.Kerri takes us behind the scenes of programming Northern Lights Festival Boréal, sharing how she curates a cohesive lineup and considers everything from an artist's fit with the festival's mandate to the overall audience experience. She also shares practical advice for artists on pitching to festivals, preparing for industry meetings, following up after showcases, and building genuine relationships with bookers.For more information on Northern Lights Festival Boréal, visit their website and follow them on Instagram. You can also connect with Kerri on the management side through her company Lost Cat Artists via her website.About Kerri StephensKerri Stephens is the Artistic Director of Northern Lights Festival Boréal and Founder of Lost Cat Artists, an artist management and development company based in Winnipeg, Canada. With more than 20 years of experience in the music industry, she has worked across artist management, festival programming, marketing, sponsorship, fundraising, and event production.______________Tune in to the latest episodes of Refolkus, featuring latest music releases from Folk Canada members and Refolkus guests, now broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1 in Ottawa, CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg and CFBX 92.5 FM in Kamloops.Presented by Folk CanadaHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn DennettMixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie Karn

The state's public health department is ordering the GEO Group to provide information about tuberculosis at an Aurora immigration detention facility, but the private corrections company has yet to comply. Westword editor emeritus Patty Calhoun joins politics contributor Adrian Felix in his last episode filling in as guest host to break down what's going on at the detention center, discuss the state of downtown in light of the departure of Denver's Chief Projects Officer Bill Mosher, and chat about the questionable international decisions made by two companies that had their start here: Crocs and Chipotle. Patty mentioned Chipotle getting name-dropped in an episode of the NPR podcast “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!” earlier this month. See Patty and executive producer Paul Karolyi at Mixed Taste: Blucifer & Rocky Flats tomorrow! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on Reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! Do you think Chipotle will succeed in Mexico? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 If you enjoyed this interview with Max Shulman, the Artistic Director of Theatreworks, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 18th episode: Arvada Center Cozy Earth - Use code COZYDENVER for up to 20% off Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

**Community Connection: Exploring the Power of Storytelling and Community** This episode of Community Connection with Tina Cosby and her producer, Eric open the phone lines as the discussion turns to food in the military. Later in the shoe is a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the importance of storytelling and community. Tina has a fascinating discussion with Tijideen Rowley, the Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Black Theatre Company, and DP DeMarco, the Writer and Director of "Kila'Delphia the stage play. The conversation explores the themes of community, values, and the impact of social media on our lives. The discussion touches on the relevance of the play "Kila'Delphia, which tells the story of a young man's journey through the streets of Chicago and Philadelphia, grappling with gang violence, murder, and the value of life. Tina and guests also discuss the importance of community and how it has changed over time, with a focus on the loss of village-like relationships and the impact of technology on our connections with others. The conversation also highlights the need to value and support each other, especially in the face of adversity. The episode also features a recap of the first day of the Tupac Shakur murder trial, which is expected to be a long and complex case. The discussion touches on the conspiracy theories surrounding Tupac's death and the importance of seeking truth and facts. As the episode comes to a close, Tina encourages listeners to support the Indianapolis Black Theater Company's production of "Kila'Delphia and to consider the importance of community and storytelling in our lives. The play is a powerful exploration of the human experience, and the speaker invites listeners to experience it for themselves. If you're interested in hearing more about the power of storytelling and community, tune in to this episode of Community Connection to hear the full conversation and learn more about the Indianapolis Black Theater Company's production of "Kila'Delphia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are officially at the halfway mark of the 74th Melbourne International Film Festival! Over 300 films, retrospectives, and red-carpet galas have been taking over Melbourne’s cinemas. But beyond the popcorn and packed theatres, what does the festival tell us about the state of cinema today—and where local Australian stories fit on the world stage? Joining us is MIFF Artistic Director, Al Cossar. The 74th edition features over 300 films, shorts, and XR experiences. Due to record audience demand, MIFF expanded into Southbank (Village Cinemas Crown) alongside staple venues like ACMI, The Capitol, Kino, and The Forum. There's a strong presence of Australian feature premieres (including The Fox and Sweet Milk Lake in the $140,000 Bright Horizons competition), plus queer cinema highlights like John Cameron Mitchell's live 25th-anniversary event for Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The post Sat, 15th, August, 2026: Al Cossar Artistic Director, Melbourne International Film Festival appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week, as school gets back in session, we're looking at extracurriculars!Music class is with Louis Michot, longtime fiddle player and lead singer of the Grammy award-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers. He tells us how their band balances Louisiana French tradition with musical innovation. Drama class is with Chelsea Anderson, the new Executive and Artistic Director at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre—who made her way back to the Midwest for the role. And after school... that's at Oakley Brothers' Distillery in Anderson. We meet the brothers (Jerrad and Jason) and get an exclusive tour of their historic building.

Dr. Richard Gold and award-winning composer Yuval Ron are the President and Executive Producer and Artistic Director, respectively, of Metta Mindfulness Music, a healing music label dedicated to creating intentional music for health, mindfulness, meditation, and wellbeing. Dr. Richard Gold is a licensed acupuncturist, psychologist, educator, author, and one of the founders of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Yuval Ron is an award-winning composer, author, and musician whose work explores the intersections of music, spirituality, neuroscience, and healing. Together, they bring decades of experience exploring the relationship between sound, healing, and human wellbeing. In this conversation, we explore their fascinating project The Secret Songs of Plants, which transforms the bioelectrical activity of living plants into musical information. Yuval shares the creative process behind turning these plant-generated signals into fully developed musical compositions, while Richard offers his perspective from the worlds of East Asian medicine, psychology, and healing traditions. We also explore the relationship between plants, sound, listening, and intention, the intersection of scientific observation and human experience, and the possibility of deepening our relationship with the natural world through sound. We discuss Metta Mindfulness Music's broader work creating intentional music for meditation, wellness, and brain health, as well as their vision for the future of The Secret Songs of Plants through performance and education. Join us as we explore plant music, sound healing, deep listening, and the fascinating question of what might happen when we begin to listen more closely to the living world around us. Learn more about The Secret Songs of Plants and Metta Mindfulness Music: http://www.mettamindfulnessmusic.com/ Learn more about Yuval Ron: http://www.yuvalronmusic.com/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast, founder of Sounds Heal Studio, Sound Healing Academy Lead Teacher for North America: http://www.soundshealstudio.com/ http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZPx6zJX6yA

Near the end of The Tempest, Prospero vows to retire from practicing the “rough magic” he has mastered, to break his magical staff and drown his spellbooks. After 14 seasons as Artistic Director of Canada's Stratford Festival, Antoni Cimolino has chosen to direct The Tempest as part of his final season before he, too, enters retirement. As possibly the final play Shakespeare wrote alone, The Tempest has often represented a goodbye, or at least a sea change. For Cimolino, who started his career in Stratford nearly 40 years ago, it's a big change indeed. The documentary This Above All, premiering later this month, follows his tenure leading North America's largest classical repertory company through a historic expansion, a pandemic, and dozens of powerful productions. In this episode, Cimolino discusses revisiting a play, the power of forgiveness, the show that sparked his love for theater, the surprising role toaster ovens played in his early career, and the “rough magic” that makes theater possible.

Watch NOW: PREMIERES from the 2026 Vail Dance Festival here: https://www.youtube.com/live/IWR7IJTIUjM?si=Hew1Dst2yyijlh9k.Enjoy one month of Conversations on Dance on Patreon for free! Redeem here. Join Conversations on Dance hosts Rebecca King Ferraro and Michael Sean Breeden for a live podcast recording exploring the special and unique process of preparing today's generation of dancers for the world stages. In this special conversation, four of today's passionate leading dance educators gather to discuss how they cultivate tomorrow's stars and what it means to pass artistry from one generation to the next.The panel includes Nikolaj Hubbe, former Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet and former New York City Ballet principal; Margaret Tracey, Artistic Director of Canada's National Ballet School and former New York City Ballet principal; Carla Korbes, former Pacific Northwest Ballet principal and now ballet chair at Juilliard; and Melissa Toogood, Bessie Award-winning dancer and Dean of Juilliard's Dance Division. Together, they bring decades of combined artistic and teaching experience to a conversation about craft, education, and a love of dance.Conversations on Dance was the recipient of the 2024 Clive Barnes Award for Journalism and Media Achievement.Access bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondanceWebsite: conversationsondancepod.comJoin our email list: https://conversations-on-dance.kit.com/7f73880f5bInstagram: instagram.com/conversationsondance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can Corporate America learn from a theatre troupe? Quite a lot, actually. Think about it. A theatre production brings together people who may have never worked together before. There's very little onboarding. The timeline is short. The deadline is fixed. And somehow, they have to build trust, communicate clearly, solve problems fast, and become a high-performing team. Sound familiar? Today, we're exploring what leaders can learn from theatre about building strong teams, especially when working with contractors, seasonal employees, new hires, or anyone who needs to hit the ground running. My special guest today is Artistic Director of Dead Canary Theatre, Stephen Riordan and he's simplifying what Corporate America could learn from a theatre troupe. Stephen and I worked together on a social impact event tour through Visit.org, where I saw firsthand how valuable theatre skills are when plans change, timelines are tight, and everyone needs to roll up their sleeves. We're talking about building trust fast, why theatre people are incredibly adaptable and disciplined, and what Corporate America might be missing when it overlooks creative talent. Let's simplify it. ---- Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/430-what-corporate-america-can-learn-from-a-theatre-troupe---with-stephen-riordan

On Artful Living today, Jane welcomes Josh Collier, Artistic Director of Opera Vermont. Join us as we discuss Opera Vermont's upcoming events!

Today at 1pm on KPFA Radio's Women's Magazine I am featuring two segments both focusing on Buddhism, healing and spirituality. First I talk to Kithi Nath and Lata Mani about their two new films showing at the Elmwood Rialto cinema on Wednesday August 19th at 6:15 PM as part of a special one time program called “Cinema as Prayer: A Night of Queer South Asian Films.” This film program features “PARAMITA” by Kirthi Nath and “Longing Suite” by Lata Mani and Nicolás Grandi—two poetic films that move through longing, belonging and spiritual transformation. PARAMITA bears witness to Prajna Choudhury's 25-year journey of coming out to her traditional Bangladeshi mother. Told with intimacy and tenderness, the film invites us into a meditative experience as Prajna connects with Buddhist practice and nature as gateways for intergenerational healing. “Longing Suite” is a lyrical exploration of awakening to the feminine Divine. Building on a cycle of poems written by Mani in the 1990s, the film traces the arc of a heart-mind-body awakening to the sacred in all that exists. Together, these intimate, spiritual films invite us to experience cinema as prayer. The screening will be followed by a conversation and Q&A with the filmmakers, moderated by Madeleine Lim, Executive and Artistic Director of QWOCMAP (Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project). And then I talk with Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad, the author of “The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde” — a book exploring the radical literary legacies of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde through a Dharmic lens. “The Fire Inside”reveals how two of America's greatest literary voices reflect — and expand — Buddhism's most timeless truths toward justice and liberation, showing that liberation depends not only on organizing and mass movements, but on the generative power of inner well-being, authenticity, art, and embodiment. It offers space for the kind of conversation our communities need: one that centers and celebrates Black, queer, radical thought, and doesn't shy away from difficult truths. That's 1-2pm on KPFA Radio at 94.1FM or online at kpfa.org where the show will be available afterwards to stream and download. The post Buddhism, Spirituality and healing from Racism, Sexism, Suffering appeared first on KPFA.

Mike Isaacson, Artistic Director and Executive Producer at The Muny in Forest Park says, 'there's something about moving and leaving home,' that is tied to our identity, as told in 'Meet Me In St Louis.' Isaacson says the show is powerful, and says, 'people are weeping at the end.' 'Meet Me In St Louis' runs through August 13 in Forest Park. Visit: https://muny.org/shows/

Jones is an internationally recognised educator, currently holding the Richard and Elizabeth Case Chair of Jazz at John Hopkins University's Peabody Conservatory and is Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz ensemble. Previously, Jones was Chair of the Brass Department at Berkeley College of Music and served as President of the Jazz Educators Network. Jones was lead trumpet for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the SF JAZZ Collective, and is now with the Baltimore Jazz Collective. He is featured on three GRAMMY Award-nominated albums by Dianne Reeves, Nancy Wilson, and Gerald Wilson.In this episode we discussed his journey as an artist, his church upbringing and how spiritually and eastern philosophy has shaped his life. 

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 499th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: DON'T FIGURE IT OUT!   AND ONLY at Howtowriteplays.com and ManhattanRep.com! MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 40% off until Monday August 10 at Midnight.  LAST LAST CHANCE!   Book it here:   https://www.howtowriteplays.com/premiere-playwriting-coaching   And LAST CHANCE: Playwriting Coaching  - 40% off -  Book it here:  https://www.howtowriteplays.com/consulting-coaching   AT MANHATTANREP.COM Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep:   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading     Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop     Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program     AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

⭐️ Episode #819 - Dani Vee and Andrew Upton - Krank Fuss, writing weird and moving from writing screenplays to a novel. Published by Puncher and Wattman

In this engaging episode, Host Tom Alvarez sits down with Chad Rabinovitz, the artistic director, producer, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and driving force behind Constellation Stage & Screen, for a wide-ranging conversation about building creative communities, taking artistic risks, and redefining what success looks like outside traditional entertainment hubs. Chad shares how he has woven together theater, film, education, and business to create a thriving cultural ecosystem in Bloomington, Indiana, while reflecting on his journey from regional theater to leading an innovative arts organization whose new works have reached audiences around the world. Along the way, Tom and Chad explore the connections between sports and the performing arts, the importance of collaboration, inclusion, philanthropy, and storytelling, and why communities flourish when artists are empowered to create. Whether you're a longtime listener or discovering the podcast for the first time, this inspiring conversation offers an inside look at the vision, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit behind one of the Midwest's most dynamic creative leaders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Boise Baroque Orchestra is rehearsing for their first summer festival after the tragic loss of their Artistic Director last year.

We spoke with Executive Artistic Director, Lara Marsh about the final shows in the 2026 Omaha Fringe Fest!  Hear all about all 20 Productions you'll be able to see.  You can purchase them by the show, or buy the weekend pass and see all of them! And of course, don't forget to buy your $5 button!  There are a couple Easter eggs in this podcast that you'll not want to miss!  Hint: There are some new things happening this year.  There's so much exciting art being made for the 2026 Omaha Fringe Festival - so get your tickets now! Tickets and Website: https://omahafringe.org. Festival Kick Off Party - Wednesday, August 5th at 7:30pm.  Fringe Festival Dates: August 6-9, 2026. Locations: UNO (Mainstage and Studio 006), Blackstone Theatre and Shelterbelt Theatre.   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Are you leading your team the way you want to be remembered?  We're resharing one of our favorite episodes from Kelli Leighton's Innovate to Thrive series because its leadership lessons are just as relevant today as when it first aired. If you've ever felt frustrated by staff performance, struggled with accountability, or found yourself carrying too much of the workload, this episode will challenge you to look at leadership from a new perspective.  Kelli shares the mindset shifts and practical strategies that helped her build a stronger, more innovative team. You'll also hear about the unique role she introduced in her studio—the Director of Removing Friction—and how it's helped streamline operations, improve communication, and reduce stress for both her team and her clients.  What You'll Learn  Why your team is a direct reflection of your leadership  How to perform an effective team audit  The importance of accountability without sacrificing culture  How innovation starts with leadership, not creativity alone  Why your team needs a mindset shift—not just new systems  How to separate emotional feedback from real business data  The difference between macro and micro client pain points  Why empowering staff leads to better decision-making  What a "Director of Removing Friction" does—and why every studio needs one  Practical ways to build a forward-thinking, innovative team  Whether you're growing your team or refining the one you already have, you'll walk away with actionable ideas to become a more confident leader and build a studio culture that supports long-term success.  Kelli Leighton is the owner and Artistic Director of Leighton Dance Project in California and a longtime member and coach inside the Dance Studio Owners Association Inner Circle. Passionate about helping studio owners embrace innovation, Kelli combines creativity with practical leadership strategies to build thriving businesses, strong teams, and exceptional studio cultures. Through her Innovate to Thrive series, she encourages studio owners to think differently, lead confidently, and turn big ideas into meaningful action.  Explore our partners: Try Studio Pro for FREE for 30 Days - gostudiopro.com/transform Join our growing community of people just like you inside our free Facebook group. Click here to join!  Follow The Dance Studio Owners Association:  Instagram: @dancestudioownersassociation | TikTok: @dsoaofficial | Facebook: @dancestudioownersassociation  

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 498th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Creating Magic with Magician Jim Vines of Broadway Magic Hour! This was a fantastic interview!     Get tickets to Broadway Magic Hour here: https://broadwaymagichour.com/ I sit down with award-winning magician Jim Vines, star and creator of the hugely successful Broadway Magic Hour in New York City. What starts as a conversation about magic quickly becomes a fascinating discussion about storytelling, surprise, escalation, emotional connection, and why great art, whether it is a magic show or a play, creates unforgettable live experiences. Jim shares how believing that anything is possible has shaped both his life and his career. (Have I found by doppelgänger?) We explore how magicians create wonder, how playwrights can use those same principles to keep audiences engaged, and why surprise is one of the most powerful tools any storyteller has.  We also dive into Broadway, self producing, audience psychology, and the incredible similarities between creating theatrical magic and creating theatrical truth. This episode is inspiring, practical, and filled with ideas you can immediately use to create Magic in your own work. This one's a keeper!  ------------------------------------------------------ Still 40% off until August 10, 2026 MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 40% off!    Book it here:   https://www.howtowriteplays.com/premiere-playwriting-coaching   Playwriting Coaching  - 40% off -  Book it here:  https://www.howtowriteplays.com/consulting-coaching   AT MANHATTANREP.COM Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program   AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

Debbie Monterrey is joined by Matthew R. Kerns, President and Artistic Director of Fringe Fest about this years fringe festival.

We spoke with Julian Adair - President, Director, and Instructor with her company, the Adair Dance Academy, and is also the Artistic Director of Ever After Productions.   We always have a delightful conversation with Julian, and we had podcasted about "A Suite For Small Spaces III", held at Shelterbelt, however, we touched on different things this podcast, including that "A Suite for Small Spaces IV" at the Omaha Fringe Festival at UNO006 will be a different show than the third one!  So even if you saw the third one, you won't want to miss this intimate and exquisitely moving production of the fourth one.  Each vignette has their own texture and feeling and we are excited to see this production! Tickets and Website: https://omahafringe.org Omaha Fringe Festival Kick Off Party - August 5th @ Shelterbelt Fringe Festival Dates: August 6-9, 2026 at UNO, Blackstone and Shelterbelt Theatre Dates for "A Suite for Small Spaces IV" (no production August 6th):  Friday, August 7th at 9:30pm, Saturday August 8th at 6:30pm, and Sunday August 9th at 2pm.     HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

(Celebrating 80yrs of uplifting community radio!)Never get tired of Shakespeare? Never get tired of beer? What would a marriage of those two prospects look like? We at WKXL's NH Unscripted ask that same question! Thanks for asking! It would look VERY much like the brand new professional group called “The Stage of Fools Theatre Company” which the award winning actor Glenn Provost has created. He's the Artistic Director as well and he drops by to talk his new group, beer, Shakespeare, the Stark Brewing Co. hosting their events and what a night combing the two looks like. Think you'd like to AUDITION or help out? Here's a link: SOF involvement page.*NH Unscripted is recognized as one of the Top 100 Acting Podcasts on the web and also featured in the Top 50 New Hampshire Podcasts list by Millionpodcasts.com*(Airs M/W/F @9am on 1450AM/103.9FM Concord, 101.9FM Manchester)

Greg Brady & Lisa Raitt spoke to Peter Toh, Executive and Artistic Director, Afrofest about Afrofest at Woodbine Park cancelled over capacity, safety concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never get tired of Shakespeare? Never get tired of beer? What would a marriage of those two prospects look like? Thanks for asking! It would look VERY much like the brand new professional group called “The Stage of Fools Theatre Company” which the award winning actor Glenn Provost has created. He's the Artistic Director as well and he drops by to talk his new group, beer, Shakespeare, and what a night combing the two looks like. Think you'd like to audition or help out? Here's a link: SOF involvement page. 

Thirty-five years ago, Sabine met an 18-year-old dancer in West Africa — talented, a little naïve, and not yet sure she belonged anywhere but the stage. In this episode, that young woman returns as Sabine's guest: Dorina Malcheva, now Artistic Director of MJ – The Michael Jackson Musical in Hamburg, Germany, leading a team of 34.It's a conversation that moves like a memory: the smell of the airport air, the fires along a dark road, the first show they ever built together in an African club. But underneath the nostalgia is a masterclass in becoming. Dorina and Sabine unpack the sacred whisper — that small voice that says "why not?" — and what it costs to actually answer it. They talk honestly about rejection (Vienna said no to both of them, years apart), about the Invisible Stage™ of unseen practice that makes the visible moment possible, and about the goodwill you quietly bank over a career until, one day, someone trusts you with the whole show.And in a world racing toward AI, they land on the one thing no algorithm can replicate: your story, told in your voice, on your stage.Whether you're a performer, an author, a speaker, or an entrepreneur ready to step into your spotlight, this episode is your reminder — try it on, keep going, and connect, connect, connect.Connect with Dorina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorinamaltschewa/Connect with Sabine: https://sabinekvenberg.com/resourcesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SabineKvenbergIG: https://www.instagram.com/sabinekvenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-kvenberg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabine.kvenberg.2025/ ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters0:00 – Introduction 2:45 – Reconnecting after 35 years 5:30 – Inside MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical 7:50 – The lifespan of an artist's career 8:45 – Dorina's origins: raised among artists 11:25 – "It's a shame if you waste it" — Sabine's turning point 12:50 – The sacred whisper: trying life on like a dress 14:55 – Rejection, resilience, and refusing to quit 16:40 – Becoming a triple threat (and a triple threat entrepreneur) 19:30 – The Invisible Stage: the power of unseen practice 22:10 – Reinvention: stepping into artistic director 25:35 – Good vs. perfect and the goodwill bank account 27:45 – Into Africa: first impressions and open arms 31:15 – AI, connection, and the story only you can tell 36:00 – From the stage to the keynote stage 38:45 – Dorina's parting wisdom: connect, connect, connect

Amy Livingston, new Artistic Director of the Egyptian YouTheatre program, discusses how participating in the arts can be an especially powerful and supportive resource for amazing kids who might not fit the typical mold, as well as often illuminating undiscovered talents.

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 497th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: BE COURAGEOUS!   Midsummer Madness 40% Discount on all my Playwriting and Actor Services until July 31st, 2026 at:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/     Playwriting Coaching Premiere Playwriting Coaching Script Consultations Short Play Script Consultation Script Review Write Your Own One Actor Show Monologue Coaching and more.   And   Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep:   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading   We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC!   https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading       Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop   We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC!   https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop     Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program   Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world.   https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program       AND...   Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM    @manhattanrepertorytheatre       Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

International Film Festival has showcased feature films from across the globe, kicking off at the Civic with the Aotearoa premiere of drama Big Girls Don't Cry, directed by Kiwi Paloma Schneideman. Artistic director Paolo Bertolin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Sam LaFrage is the founder and Artistic Director of Ragtag Theatre Company. Winner of the Best Performing Arts Company (KidsPass Parent's Choice Award), Ragtag Theatre Company is a group of diverse artists dedicated to creating fresh and inclusive LGBTQ+ theatre for families.

Blythe (she/her) holds her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Alberta, but calls Toronto home, where she is an active member of the community. For Gangway she is currently working on their play Digital Divergence, a design first creation process centring on who we are in different mediums. For her solo projects, Blythe is developing her play Uplifting Stories for Seniors, which won Second Place Winner of the Toronto Fringe 2025 24 hour Playwriting Contest. An active member of Showing Up For Racial Justice, her art practice has come to involve work with grassroots community advocacy, melding together direct action and art; she was a co-producer/performer of the political play reading community event 8 Men Speak (The Theatre Centre, 2024); Favourite performances: The Drowning Girls (Guild Festival Theatre), An Acorn: a text for performance (impel Theatre/Oldham Coliseum) and the play-turned-short film & Other Concerns (dir. Sabina Olivia Lambert), which debuted at the Big Apple Film Festival (NYC) and the Female Eye Film Festival (Toronto) in 2024, and Available Now on CBC Gem. Honourable mentions: She has had the opportunity to work on two Thomas McKechnie projects - 12 Letters from Your Lover, Lost at Sea (zietpunktheatre), and was an anti-capitalist worm in Life and death and life and death and life (dir. Steven Hao).Blythe is an AMY Project Board Member, and also works with the project Anchoring Accessibility (with lead artist Leslie Ting, Dr. Jessica Watkin and Macy Siu) - which “works to find ways through practice-based research to support artists in the sector to develop relational and pragmatic approaches to accessibility and confidence by creating creative tools (the protocol) and educational materials.”Instagram: @blythe_haynes@and_other_concerns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 496th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST.   Episode Story Topic:   Developing a Musical!     Midsummer Madness 40% Discount on all my Playwriting and Actor Services until July 31st, 2026 at:   https://www.manhattanrep.com/     Playwriting Coaching Premiere Playwriting Coaching Script Consultations Short Play Script Consultation Script Review Write Your Own One Actor Show Monologue Coaching and more.   And   Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep:   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading   We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC!   https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading       Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop   We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC!   https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop       Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program   Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world.   https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program       AND...   Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM    @manhattanrepertorytheatre       Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

I have been so inspired to discover the brilliant British-American violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen's wonderful discography and I so enjoyed this opportunity to talk to her about her creative life. She spoke to me about the debut of her sister's violin concerto and you'll hear about Freya Waley-Cohen's earlier work Permutations. Tamsin has performed and recorded extensively with the great pianist and composer Huw Watkins and you'll also be hearing short excerpts from their album “Reflection” including two works written for Tamsin: Huw's Violin Sonata and the late Oliver Knussen's Reflection. She opened up about postpartum anxiety, depression,and also the creativity parenting requires, and connected to that, her upcoming album with Cordelia Williams “Dreamscapes and Lullabies”. Tamsin is Artistic Director of the Two Moors Festival in the U.K. and she shared her thoughtful curation of their upcoming October programming. We also talked about the satisfaction and intensity of touring and her wholistic approach to playing the violin. Finally, Tamsin shared some powerful musical memories with some of her great mentors. Complete Show Notes with all the LINKS! You can also watch the video on my YouTube, I've also linked the transcript along with Tamsin's website, other suggested episodes, newsletter, podcast merch: LINKS(00:00) Intro(02:13) Freya Waley-Cohen composer and sister, Permutations and Unveil with clips, new concerto(17:05) album Reflection with Huw Watkins with many clips of music by Oliver Knussen, Watkins, Prokofiev, Stravinsky(32:27) C.P.E. Bach sonatas, playing on gut strings(37:04) other suggested episodes and ways to support this podcast(38:05) motherhood, anxiety and depression, matrescence with clip of 3rd mvt Prokofiev F minor Sonata(50:28) new project “Dreamscapes and Lullabies” with Cordelia Williams (56:37) balancing her performance career,(59:28) Two Moors Festival 2026 programs(01:05:53) ECHO award, approach to music making with clip of Stravinsky 5th mvt Duo Concertante(01:13:41) practicing violin, Prussia Cove, András Keller. Ruggiero Ricci, Stephen Kovacevich(01:18:16) Tüür's Memoirs with Colin Currie

We were at the dress rehearsal of BIRDY, one Hung Dance's most critically acclaimed productions, which will be premiering in New York at NYU Skirball on July 17 & 18th. BIRDY explores the relationship between freedom, limitation, and identity through a distinctive movement language inspired by Tai Chi, traditional Peking opera and contemporary dance. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/birdy-explores-universal-themes-of-freedom-limitation-and-identity-relevant-to-taiwan-ep-353/ We sat down to speak with Lai Hung-Chung, Choreographer and Artistic Director of Hung Dance about his artistic vision for BIRDY and Wei-Ping Chen the dance company's Operations Director. Lai told us that the themes of freedom, limitation, and identity not only reflect his personal struggles but also relate to Taiwan's situation.   Hung Dance is an award-winning Taiwanese contemporary dance company founded in 2017. The troupe's name comes from the Chinese character 翃 (Hóng), meaning to fly.   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/birdy-explores-universal-themes-of-freedom-limitation-and-identity-relevant-to-taiwan-ep-353/

Prague Shakespeare Festival Coriolanus: Act 3, Scene 3July 15, 2026 “There is a world elsewhere.” Guy Roberts came to the Czech Republic, a country literally ‘born in theatre', with the dream of creating an English language theatre company in the heart of Europe. After nearly two decades of experience living and working in a city with over eight centuries of theatre history, the founder and Artistic Director of Prague Shakespeare Company presents an “old-world” model with lessons for the theatre makers of tomorrow. "Change your life, change the world, Speak Shakespeare." Click here for information about The Prague Shakespeare Festival Click here for Guy Roberts Ted Talk. Click here to follow along with the text. Click here for a First Folio Version.

Roise Goan, Artistic Director and CEO of Dublin Theatre Festival, unveils this year's Dublin Theatre Festival Programme.

Crystal Manich has directed over 90 productions of opera, plays, musical theatre, and circus across the USA, Argentina, Australia, and Europe. Her work has been acclaimed by the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other major publications for her “lively” and “imaginative staging.” She wrote and directed her first opera libretto, Time to Act, written with composer Laura Kaminsky, which premiered at the Pittsburgh Opera in 2026. I saw Time to Act and found it to be well-written, hard-hitting, and compelling. She is also the writer-director for Triângulo: A Mixed Martial Arts Opera, which premieres in 2027.Crystal served as Artistic Director for Cirque du Soleil's Crystal and previously on Quidam. She directed the opera The Copper Queen as a western-thriller feature film for Arizona Opera, garnering an award at the 2021 Toronto International Women's Film Festival.She was nominated for a 2021 Chicago EMMY for a multi-camera livestream of Daniel Catán's Spanish-language opera La Hija de Rappaccini for Chicago Opera Theater at the Field Museum.Crystal holds a BFA in Drama-Directing and a Master's in Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University, a certificate in Business and Management of Entertainment from UCLA Extension, and a Professional Certificate in Screenwriting from UCLA.

HMSG Interview Whit Flint! “Eraserhead”This week we finally chat about one of our favorite films, David Lynch's debut feature, ERASERHEAD (1977). We brought along all of our sweet baby faces to discuss, including friend of the show and multi-hyphenate Whit Flint to get into all the gory details!  We hope you enjoy this freshly served episode!Pardon some of our sound elements this episode! We had some technical challenges this week with our audio in some spots! Sierra is on vacation! More about our Guest! Whit Flint is a theatre and film writer / director, known for a style and avant garde approach based in new European surrealism and theatre of the absurd. He has directed over 30 productions internationally and serves as Artistic Director of the theatre collective, Riot Act, founded in 2015 in East London. Whit received his MFA from East 15 at The University of Essex in the UK and also studied at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts in Moscow. He was also a member of the Young Vic Directors' Programme and an Invitee Director of Toneelgroep Amsterdam. His life's obsession with the plays of Anton Chekhov has led him to adapt and direct all of the iconic writer's major works, including a radical reimagining of The Seagull entitled The Misbegotten Hope of the Dirty Bird, which will premiere in Brooklyn, New York Fall of 2026. As a filmmaker he wrote and directed Artéfact's recent short films, Lulu and a meditation of Sophocles' plays, Tragic Figure. As an actor, Whit's career spans four and a half decades, most notably in Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park and most recently received a Broadway World Best Performer nomination as Vanya in the site specific production, Gross Old Man. Whit is also an accomplished abstract painter and is based in Los Angeles.Whit Flint on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0381035/?ref_=mv_descFollow Whit Flint here: https://www.instagram.com/whithertford/Check out Whit's Art here: https://www.instagram.com/whitflint/Support the show

What happens when a ballet company invests in its dancers' futures both on and off the stage?In this episode of The Brainy Ballerina Podcast, I'm joined by Jill Marlow Krutzkamp, former professional dancer and current Artistic Director of the Louisville Ballet Studio Company.Jill shares the story behind an exciting partnership between Louisville Ballet and Bellarmine University that allows dancers to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration while continuing their professional training.Key “Pointes” in this Episode: Jill's professional journey from dancer to arts leader The partnership between Louisville Ballet and Bellarmine University Why higher education matters for aspiring professional dancers Arts administration as a career pathway Preparing dancers for life beyond performance Building sustainable careers in the dance industry The value of dual-career development for young artistsConnect with JillLOUISVILLE BALLET WEBSITE: louisvilleballet.orgLOUISVILLE BALLET STUDIO COMPANY: louisvilleballet.org/studio-company/INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jillekrutzLinks & Resources:SHOP MSeam Apparel: https://mseamapparel.com/ (use code BRAINY25 at checkout for 25% off all items)SHOP ORZA: www.orzabrand.com (use code BRAINYBALLERINA for 10% off)Let's connect!My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerinaQuestions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com

Ken Wolf, Artistic Director of Manhattan Repertory Theatre in New York City, presents the 495th episode of THE PLAYWRITING PODCAST. Episode Story Topic: Writing a Musical!   AND ONLY at Howtowriteplays.com MY PREMIERE PLAYWRITING COACHING - A year long program where I help you write a perfect play, and teach you everything you need to know about Playwriting and connecting your plays to theatres and producers. Now 40% off!    Book it here:   https://www.howtowriteplays.com/premiere-playwriting-coaching   Playwriting Coaching  - 40% off -  Book it here:  https://www.howtowriteplays.com/consulting-coaching   AT MANHATTANREP.COM Check out our 3 Tiers of developing your play in NYC with Manhattan Rep: Manhattan Rep's Play Production Reading We will put together a Professional Reading of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/reading   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Workshop We will bring to life a workshop production of your play in NYC! https://www.manhattanrep.com/workshop   Manhattan Rep's Play Production Program Let us help you self-produce your best play in New York City or anywhere in the world. https://www.manhattanrep.com/play-production-program   AND... Also, Check out Manhattan Rep's INSTAGRAM  @manhattanrepertorytheatre   Email: How2WritePlays@yahoo.com

July 10, 2026This week Erika B. Hess returns to the podcast to talk about the Chautauqua Visual Arts Program at the Chautauqua Institution. The program, which was founded in 1909, features a residency program, visiting artists and faculty, public lectures, and exhibitions by professional and emerging artists at The Fowler-Kellogg Art Center & Strohl Art Center.

Tom was born and raised in New Jersey. He grew up in the town of Howell, where he attended the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Howell High School. Upon graduation, he attended Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University (obtaining a BFA in acting), where he also had the opportunity to study Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre in London, England. Tom's first professional job was on the long-running CBS daytime show Guiding Light. During the two and a half years he was on the show, he was nominated for four consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards, winning twice (in 2006 and 2008). Having worked in theater, television, and independent film, he eventually became a series regular on the hit Cinemax show Banshee, playing former neo-Nazi Kurt Bunker. Tom is a founding member and the current Artistic Director of the Apothecary Theatre Company—a NYC-based non-profit that develops and produces world premieres of new plays by up-and-coming playwrights. He made his Broadway debut in 2012 as Judy Garland's last husband, Mickey Deans, in the critically acclaimed End of the Rainbow, directed by Tony Award Winner Terry Johnson. Since his breakout in Ozark and David Fincher's Mank, he has gone on to star in Outer Range, Love and Death, She Said, and HBO's Task. Considering that this interview was done via Zoom (a TOA first), as a means of moving forward in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is befitting that this episode of That One Audition retells the stories of adaptation and triumph that landed Tom Pelphrey right here. Credits: Task Ozark Banshee Outer Range Mank Love and Death She Said Iron Fist Guiding Light Guest Links: IMDB: Tom Pelphrey, actor Instagram: @tommypelphrey THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Petite Jamilla is an internationally acclaimed belly dancer, choreographer, instructor, and performer who began her professional career at just 15 years old. Trained from childhood by her mother, folkloric dancer Jamilla Rasa, and further inspired by Polynesian dance, she has dedicated her life to bridging traditional folkloric roots with contemporary belly dance. Petite Jamilla toured internationally for nearly a decade with Bellydance Superstars, where she became renowned for her signature Double Veil performances, served as the company's spokesperson, and briefly held the role of Artistic Director. A multiple award-winning artist, accomplished choreographer, musician, and sought-after teacher, she continues to share her passion for dance through workshops, performances, and creative projects, inspiring dancers around the world with her distinctive artistry and lifelong commitment to the art form.In this episode you will learn about:- How growing up with a belly dancing mother shaped one dancer's entire artistic journey- What it was like to spend nearly a decade touring the world with Bellydance Superstars- How a fascination with whirling transformed into a signature style of turns and veil work- The emotional transition from an international touring career to motherhood and family life- What it's like to teach belly dance to your own daughter—and let her discover her own voiceShow Notes to this episode:Follow Petite Jamilla on FB, and Instagram.Details the BDE shows and training programs are available at www.JoinBDE.comFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

In this episode of The Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about career reinvention, identity and what happens when the path you've spent your life pursuing no longer feels aligned. My guest this week is Kate Kayaian, author, speaker and former professional cellist.Kate shares her journey from building a successful career in classical music to realizing, after decades as a performer, that the identity she had always carried no longer fit. We explore the emotional complexity of walking away from something you once loved, especially when it has shaped your sense of self for most of your life.In our conversation, we discuss the stories we tell ourselves about success, obligation and what we “should” want. Kate reflects on the guilt that can come with changing direction after years of investment and achievement, and why so many people stay in careers that no longer fulfill them because they fear disappointing others or starting over.We also talk about how impostor syndrome shows up during periods of transition, the importance of reassessing old narratives and how reconnecting with childhood curiosity can offer clues about what's next. Kate shares why she believes career pivots are becoming increasingly common and why permission to evolve matters more than ever.Finally, we explore the idea that closing one chapter does not erase who we've been. Kate reminds us that we can honor past versions of ourselves while still creating space for new possibilities, new identities and new ways of contributing.About My GuestKate Kayaian is an author, speaker, and career strategist for high achievers who want to build lives of impact, purpose, and sustainable success. A former professional cellist, Kate performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and recitalist in venues ranging from Boston's Jordan Hall to leading European concert halls. She trained at the New England Conservatory of Music and held a fellowship with the New World Symphony Orchestra under Michael Tilson Thomas. Today, Kate's work centers on helping accomplished professionals—creatives, executives, educators, and entrepreneurs—define success on their own terms and create careers that feel as good as they look. Through her 1:1 coaching and her signature group program, the Creatives Leadership Academy, she guides clients to develop clarity, confidence, and the practical strategies needed to lead at the highest level without sacrificing their well-being. She is the author of Beyond Potential, a practical guide for high performers navigating the next chapter of their professional lives, and the host of Tales from The Lane, a podcast exploring the hidden challenges and unexpected joys of success. As a sought-after speaker, Kate delivers keynotes and workshops on leadership presence, mindset transformation, and redefining what's possible for high achievers across industries. Alongside her private practice, Kate serves as President and Artistic Director of the Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra, where she continues to champion creativity, collaboration, and innovation in the arts. She lives on the island of Bermuda, where she spends her days coaching clients around the world, writing, speaking, and tending to her garden.~Connect with Kate:Website: https://katekayaian.com/ Freebie: https://mailchi.mp/585d0fbc5a61/quarterly-retreat-planning-guide~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://www.kimmeninger.com

This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we're lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward.  This week, two artists expand our ideas about beauty, mobility and inclusion. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description:  As the nation marks another anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disability advocates are calling attention to the work still left undone—from expanding accessibility and representation in public life to protecting disability rights and ensuring equitable access to the arts. In this episode, Laura Flanders speaks with two groundbreaking performance artists whose work challenges assumptions about disability, creativity, and who gets to belong in our cultural spaces. Alice Sheppard, acclaimed wheelchair dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Kinetic Light, and Jess Thom, performer, comedian, and founder of Touretteshero, explore how disability and neurodiversity expand artistic possibility rather than limit it. Through their work, they invite audiences to rethink conventional ideas of beauty, access, productivity, and "normalcy." In conversation with Laura, they examine the role of art in advancing social change, the importance of disabled leadership in cultural institutions, and why accessibility should be understood not as an accommodation for a few, but as a creative and democratic practice that benefits everyone. At a moment when disability rights, inclusive design, and authentic representation remain pressing civic issues, Sheppard and Thom offer a vision of a richer, more imaginative society—one that recognizes difference as a source of collective strength, innovation, and cultural vitality. Guests:  Alice Sheppard: wheelchair dancer and choreographer, artistic director, Kinetic Light. Jess Thom: performer, comedian and founder of Touretteshero.   Watch the episode released on our YouTube channel; PBS World Channel 11:30am ET Sundays and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode); and airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: •Design for Justice: Disabled Hackers are Leading the Way •Special Report: Ableism Out, Independent Living Now! •F-Word: Inclusive Design and Me Related Articles and Resources: • “I Dance Because I can.” by Sheppard, Alice, The New York Times, February 27th, 2019.  • “Road Map for Inclusion: Changing the Face of Disability in Media” by Heumann E, Judith, The Ford Foundation, April 2019.  •Risk Pool. Triple Canopy, Issue #24. Published from January 17, 2018 to April 25, 2019. •“When it come to sex, are your Sins Invalid?” by Silverberg, Cory. Interview with  Sins Invalid founders Leroy Moore and Patricia Berne. •Touretteshero Welcome to Biscuit Land: A Year in the Life of Touretteshero by Jess Thom Bios: Alice Sheppard is the Artistic Director of Kinetic Light, as well as a choreographer and dancer in the company.  Read More Jess Thom, British performer, comedian and activist. Thom created Touretteshero to increase awareness of and expand perceptions of what is possible with Tourette's Syndrome. Read More   Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Rachel Chavkin received the 2019 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Director of a Musical for Anaïs Mitchell's Hadestown. She is a director, writer, and dramaturg, as well as the founding Artistic Director of Brooklyn-based ensemble the TEAM (theteamplays.org), an internationally renowned experimental company whose consensus-driven collaborative process was the subject of the documentary The TEAM Makes a Play (directed by Emmy winner Paulette Douglas). Additional selected: Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812 (Broadway featuring Denée Benton & Josh Groban); Carson Kreitzer and Matt Gould's Lempicka (Williamstown); Caryl Churchill's Light Shining in Buckinghamshire (New York Theatre Workshop), Marco Ramirez's The Royale (Old Globe, Lincoln Center); Bess Wohl's Small Mouth Sounds (Ars Nova, Off-Broadway, National Tour); Sarah Gancher's I'll Get You Back Again (Round House); and multiple collaborations with Taylor Mac, including The Lily's Revenge, Act 2 (HERE). In addition to her awards for Hadestown, Chavkin is a recipient of a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Musical, three Obie Awards, a Drama Desk Award, multiple Lortel Award nominations, two Doris Duke Impact Award nominations, and the 2017 Smithsonian Award for Ingenuity along with Dave Malloy. Her first film, Remind Me, was an official selection of the Venice and Beverly Hills Film Festivals. Feature film  - Hadestown and Shrew's Nest (Paramount). Proud NYTW Usual Suspect and Member SDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since Autumn first met Leila Awadallah at her aikido dojo, she's wanted to have her on the show. We are blessed to learn Leila's story on our penultimate episode of our art as solidarity season!Leila Awadallah (she/her) is a dancer, choreographer, and film wanderer based between Minneapolis, Mni Sota Makoce and Beirut, Lebanon. Her research in dance centers movement that activates relationships to land / place / peoples, rooted in the context of her own skin as a body and soul that holds indigenous Palestinian, Arab-American, SWANA, Sicilian and mixed Mediterranean worlds and ways. She is the Artistic Director and Founder of the Body Watani (body-as-homeland) dance project and practice in collaboration with Noelle Awadallah, Co-Artistic Director.---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT OUR SHOW⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Endoftheworldshow---HTS ESSENTIALS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT Our Show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Endoftheworldshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PEEP us on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/endoftheworldpc/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠