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In this week's episode I sat down with Makenzie Morgan Gomez. Makenzie is a Mexican-American, queer, dynamically disabled performer based in Brooklyn, NY. She is a member of Actors' Equity Association and recently made her Off-Broadway debut starring as Libby in Neil Simon's I Ought To Be In Pictures at Theatre Row, where she used both a cane and a manual wheelchair on stage. We discuss going against society's expectations of disability, how disability representation should not be limited, question what it means to maintain the integrity of a piece of art and much more.Join The Patreon: Click HereFollow Makenzie: Instagram: @makenziemorgangomez TikTok: @makenziemorgangomez YouTube: Makenzie Gomez Website: https://www.makenziemorgangomez.comCreative Adaptations: https://www.creativeadaptations.coFollow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.comRead With Me:GoodreadsThe StoryGraphRelief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires:Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: https://www.inevitable.foundation/erfThis episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin
Welcome to this Inwood Art Works On Air podcast artist spotlight episode featuring actor and filmmaker, Hannah Eakin.Hannah Eakin is an Arkansas-born, New York City-based actress, singer, writer, and filmmaker. She is a member of Actors' Equity Association, holds her BM in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University, works regularly with the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, and has performed roles like Mary Poppins and Irene Molloy in Hello, Dolly! in regional houses and venues throughout New York City. As a creator, she finds inspiration in the intimate, complex, and often overlooked narratives of women throughout history. Her screenplays have garnered recognition from the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards and ScreenCraft Drama Screenplay Competition, her musical adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel, Jane Eyre, is a recipient of the New York State Council on the Arts FY24 Support for Artists Grant, and her short film The Poet's Daughter received a grant from the Inwood Film Festival Filmmaker Fund. A self-taught director, she delights in studying the styles and techniques of great filmmakers and innovators. Her ongoing work includes The Sara Teasdale Project, an expansive poetry and film history project culminating in 92 short films. www.hannaheakin.com
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
Kikau and Matty chat with the remarkable Valeria Accetta, who is the Head of Musical Theatre at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her recommendation is an app called the Healthy Minds App and a book called Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. Valerie is a member of Actor's Equity Association, an Associate Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers, and an Estill Master Trainer in Estill Voice Training. As an Equity actress, Valerie played Margy Frake in the First National Tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's State Fair, starring John Davidson. She has performed in numerous other musicals including the title role in Cinderella, Maria in The Sound of Music, and Lady Larkin in Once Upon a Mattress, and she performs regularly in concerts and cabarets. She first began her studies in musical theatre at the University of Miami and received a BA in Musical Theatre Pedagogy from Otterbein University and an MFA in Theatre Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University.
This week on the show, Stefanie Frey the Director of Organizing & Mobilization for Actor's Equity Association — joins us to talk about how Equity — the union for actors and stage managers — has been expanding its membership into places like escape rooms and themed restaurants that touch upon our world of immersive experiences.SHOW NOTESActor's Equity Association Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SEASON 3 Episode Fourteen. "Sean Has Questions For The Union."Synopsis: After hearing the frustrations of listeners about the lack of action by the actors' union in many of the season's workplace stories, Sean goes looking for answers from the union.Special Guest: Abbey Crowley, Business Representative for the Division for Harassment and Discrimination.Special thank you to Abbey Crowley and Gabriela Geselowitz of Actors' Equity Association. Additional thanks to Eddie Pendergraft, Brass Bass and Bret Shuford. If you're being bullied, harassed or you're facing discrimination in a union theatrical production, contact the Actors' Equity Lighthouse hotline 1-800-833-550-0030. You can also report anonymously www.lighthouse-services.com/actorsequity or download the "Anonymous Reporting" App by Lighthouse Services. You can contact Abbey Crowley directly by email at acrowley@actorsequity.orgComing up in 2 weeks: "Franki Takes A Bow" Did the unsafe practices of a college theatre program contribute to a young artist's tragic mental health spiral?Hear more of Sean's conversation with Abbey Crowley at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
America's Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Ella Fent, a member of the Actors' Equity Association and a server-bartender at Drunk Shakespeare in Chicago, who shared the journey of unionizing the unique theater production. Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association (FEA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the successful campaigns that have helped unions fight against attacks on public sector unions in Florida.
Episode 105: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Abby Fields Professional Actor.-In this episode Abby shares with us her journey to become a professional actor. We discuss Hugh Jackman, the power of self belief and the ability to pursue your passion no matter what.-To learn more about Abby & Creative Pursuits Studio click here: https://creativepursuitsstudio.com/private-lessons/acting/-#ad this episode is brought to you by these sponsors:Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.Colortech Creative Solutions. Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization since 1980 while keeping your budget in mind.-To see photos of today's guest follow our Social media: IG- https://www.instagram.com/americangrownpodcast/ FB-https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077655465940 or visits us at https://rss.com/podcasts/americangrownpodcast/
RANDY BRENNERIn this engaging conversation, Randy Brenner shares his journey from a child performer in Philadelphia to a successful actor and director in theater and television. He discusses the challenges and joys of performing, his coming out experience, and his efforts to raise awareness and funds for AIDS through innovative theater productions. The conversation also touches on his marriage to his husband Jonathan, life in Palm Springs, and the importance of pursuing creative passions at any age.BIO:Mr. Brenner's most recent directing credit, was the highly critical acclaimed Mr. Parker at Dezart Performs, nominated for 8 Desert Star Awards, including Best director, and won Best Drama Professional 2024! Previously, he was nominated for a DTL Award for his direction of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Gynecologic Oncology Unit At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Of New York City for Dezart last season. Mr. Brenner directed a very successful staged reading of Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks, which will have a full production and be part of the 2024-2025 season at CVRep. premiering May 20th. He has been nominated and won multiple Awards including the New York Outer Critics' Circle, Drama-Logue, Robbie, Phoebe, Scenie, Desert Theatre League, GLAAD, and raves from the New York Times for his off-Broadway production of The Only Worse Thing You Could Have Told Me… starring Dan Butler and, later, Greg Louganis. He has directed over 50 musicals and plays including White Christmas, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (with an all-star Broadway cast), Fiddler…, South Pacific, Nine, Stephen Schwartz's Snapshots (Directed/Created with Stephen Schwartz), Autumn Canticle, Man of La Mancha, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and the first gay version of Marry Me A Little sanctioned by Mr. Sondheim himself. Previously, Mr. Brenner served as director and dramaturg for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' GROW Program, leading a class he developed in collaboration with Steven Schwartz and Stormy Sacks, where young adults wrote and presented new musical works. Randy would like to thank his husband Jonathan, and their fur-child Clarence for their love and support. Randy is a proud member of SDC. As an actor, Mr. Brenner was last seen on stage to rave reviews as Nostradamus in 5 Star Theatricals production of “Something Rotten” at Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center. Previously lead roles: Ballroom (CVREP), Aladdin (Disney's California Adventure), Beauty and the Beast (Disney Imagineering), City of Angeles (Reprise!), Follies, How to Succeed, L'il Abner (MTW), Empire, Burlesque (The Broad), Toby in Sweeney Todd (SJCLO), Guys and Dolls (La Mirada), A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shine, Tintypes (Virginia Museum Theatre). Broadway/Off- Broadway; Found a Peanut, The Front, Man of La Mancha, New Faces of '52 (Revival), Joley (Pre Broadway). Touring; Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, Tintypes.TV/Film; “911: Lonestar”, “Glow”, “Seinfeld”, “My Name is Earl”, “SpongeBob”, “Evil Dead 2”, “Geppetto”. Randy is a proud member of Actor's Equity Association.Contract Randy via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.brenner.9Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2024Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
SEASON 3 Episode Eight. "Putting It Out There: Your Mental Health Story On the Stage"Synopsis: Sean meets two very different performers who claimed their mental health stories by creating their own one-person solo shows: Legendary drag queen Varla Jean Merman aka Jeff Roberson and Broadway actor Chryssie Whitehead. Content warning: Content about suicide.Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.Follow Varla Jean Merman on Instagram at @varlajeanmerman and online at varlajean.com. Follow Chryssie on Instagram at @ChryssieWhitehead and @imolctheshow and online at ChryssieWhitehead.com.Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming. If you believe in what we are doing, why not support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON?patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3. Listen to bonus content from this episode: Jeff Roberson talks about the political attacks on drag from the right and Chryssie recalls being a part of the 2008 A Chorus Line documentary "Every Little Step." Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode.And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
Carefully Taught: Teaching Musical Theatre with Matty and Kikau
In our series interviewing folks who are transitioning to a new institution, Matty and Kikau chat with André Garner who recently joined the Department of Musical Theatre as an assistant professor in the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. We talk about the strong UMICH alum community, how we nurture curiosity and rigor, and so much more! Andre's recommendation is The Morning Show on Apple TV and we chat about America's Sweethearts on Netflix. —-- Garner's Broadway credits include How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Music Man, Marie Christine, and Grease. Off-Broadway, he starred as the title character in Langston Hughes's Little Ham, as well as performing in From My Hometown. Garner appeared in the national touring productions of The Color Purple, Dreamgirls, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Miss Saigon. Internationally, he toured with the European and Asian companies of A Chorus Line. Garner has taught at Ball State University, Baruch College, New York Film Academy, and California State University, Long Beach. His professional memberships include SAG-AFTRA and the Actor's Equity Association, and he currently serves on the executive board of the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance. Garner received a BS from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and an MFA from California State University, Long Beach.
As the 2024 recipient of the Betty Jean Jones Award, Ann Folino White, associate professor of theatre studies at Michigan State University, joins the ranks of a select group of scholars honored by this prestigious national award for excellence in teaching and mentorship in theatre. Presented by the American Theatre and Drama Society, or ATDS, an international body of scholars dedicated to the study of theatre, performance, and drama across the Americas, the Betty Jean Jones Award signifies the profound influence Folino White has made on her students, colleagues, and the broader academic and theatre communities. The honor is more than just a recognition of her accomplishments – it is a validation of her lifelong commitment to inclusivity, impactful mentorship, and the study of theatre. Conversation Highlights: (1:05) - Congratulations! Tell us about ATDS and this award. (2:29) – Tell us about your background and Spartan pedigree. (3:50) - Your work is distinguished by your commitment to dismantling the narratives that have long dominated theatre education. Why and how did you overhaul the theatre curriculum? (8:08) - You're based in the Theatre Department, but you're involved all over campus. Talk about your role as chair of the President's Advisory Committee on Disabilities Issues at MSU and the cool progress at Spartan Stadium you played a role in. (11:48) - Why do you love teaching and mentoring and promoting curiosity and collaboration? (14:59) - Talk about the book you're working on about Actors' Equity Association, the union that represents professional actors in the United States. What is Actors' Equity and how does the book explore acting as work and unionized labor, a concept you believe is often misunderstood and ignored. (19:42) - How have you seen students change over the 15+ years you've been teaching at MSU? (22:11) - What challenges and opportunities await your students in whatever field the enter, and what are those facing current actors around the world? Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.
Earlier this year, Actors' Equity Association, the stage union representing actors, dancers, and stage managers, made a big showing of celebrating swings and understudies for the annual Swing Day that happens each January. They even brought together a roundtable of four performers to talk about their experiences. Swings and understudies often have multiple roles to keep straight, each with their own nuance and character arc. And it's important to recognize the hard work that swings, understudies, and standbys do to keep shows running, and even keep them open on Broadway and on the road, like the Beetlejuice tour I'm currently on, where I play Otho but also understudy two other roles. You'll be hearing snippets from others in that roundtable as well as my own thoughts and experiences, and how Actors Equity says one thing but does another when it comes to honoring and crediting swings and understudies. All that and more in this special episode of Why I'll Never Make It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SEASON 3 Episode Seven. "You're Under Investigation: Laura' Story"Synopsis: After hearing Sean's story about the botched workplace investigation at the Goodspeed Opera House, listener Laura shares her own bonkers workplace investigation story that ended with devastating consequences. Content warning: Content about suicide.Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.Special thank you to attorney Mark Carey. Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming. If you believe in what we are doing, support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3. Listen to bonus content from this episode: Sean and attorney Mark Carey get real about employers and HR departments and "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode. PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
In today's episode, Tuan Malinowski discusses: their non-traditional path from musician to grass-roots choreographer imposter syndrome and self-doubt as a choreographer the importance of setting boundaries for mental health and how it has helped ease their anxiety their experiences of quitting jobs because of emotionally unsafe and toxic environments the impact of white supremacy in the theater industry and the need to focus on equity and inclusion in the workplace the importance of challenging traditional practices in the current musical theater space Tuan Malinowski is a New York-based director and choreographer, who most recently choreographed Cabaret at Northern Stage. They were the chosen choreographer for New York Theatre Barn's Choreography Lab, where they were mentored by Emmy-winning, Tony-nominated choreographer Joshua Bergasse. Tuan's work as choreographer has also been seen at Jay Armstrong Johnson's I Put A Spell On You: The Witches Era, Leg Up On Life's Night of Life, Weathervane Theatre, as well as at universities such as Texas State University, Ithaca College, Viterbo University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. They have associate and assistant credits at theatres such as Goodspeed Musicals, Pittsburgh CLO and Theater Row. Tuan has performed at regional theatres across the country, such as Pittsburgh CLO, Casa Mañana, Kansas City Starlight Theatre and Flat Rock Playhouse. Tuan received their BFA from Ithaca College. They are a member of Actors' Equity Association and an associate member of Society of Directors and Choreographers. Follow along on Tuan's journey: @tuanmalinowski Transcript available on our website! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storyproject/support
SEASON 3 Episode Six. "Charlie At the Crossroads"Synopsis: Sean meets Charlie, a 23-year-old Boston theatre program student. Two months before his graduation, Charlie has an unfiltered conversation with Sean about his hopes, his dreams, his frustrations and how Stage Combat the Podcast has affected him personally as he sits at the crossroads of his life. Strong language.Thank you to Charlie Zuckerman.Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming. If you believe in what we are doing, support by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastEnjoy our companion content to Season 3: Listen to bonus content of Sean's conversation with the students of Boston Conservatory and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.PLUS experience our original series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
Welcome back Dominic Lim, author, singer, and storyteller, to the show! We first talked to Dom back in Fall 2022, when he'd signed his two-book deal. We caught up with him again last summer when his debut novel All the Right Notes launched to great acclaim: it was named a 2023 best book by over 20 publications, including USA Today, Harper's Bazaar, Goodreads, the SF Chronicle, and Entertainment Weekly. And now, Dom is preparing for the launch of his second novel, Karaoke Queen, which comes out September 17th, 2024. In this episode, you'll get a sneak peek into Karaoke Queen, which marks history as the first published romance novel with a drag queen as its main character. Dom is a member of the Writers Grotto and a co-host of the Babylon Salon reading and performance series in San Francisco. He studied psychology at Oberlin and got his masters from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. As a proud member of the Actors' Equity Association he's sung and performed Off-Broadway and in regional productions throughout the US. Find Dominic at dominiclim.com, and buy Karaoke Queen wherever you get your books. ~ Are you a high achiever, a leader, or an Ampersand who's recently taken on more responsibility at work? For high-achieving professionals, Jessica Wan's executive coaching services stand out as a rare gem. She provides strategic guidance and practical solutions, a unique offering that not only propels her clients' careers forward but also builds their capacity for significant leadership roles in their respective sectors. Her innovative coaching techniques and personalized approach set her apart from the rest. BOOK AN INTRO CALL: https://calendly.com/jessicawancoaching/intro-call-coaching Follow Jessica on LinkedIn Credits Produced and Hosted by Jessica Wan Co-produced, edited, and sound design by Carlos Schmitt Theme music by Denys Kyshchuk and Stockaudios from Pixabay
SEASON 3 Episode Five. "Somebody's Going to Get Hurt"Synopsis: Sean asks whether theatre audiences actually understand the dangers that actors face when it comes to staged combat sequences on stage. And do the actors themselves fully understand the risk they are taking on with every performance.Guests: Actor/fight instructor McKey Carpenter; Broadway actor Kaylin Seckel; Boston Conservatory at Berklee fight instructor Angie Jepson. If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience. Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode: More of Sean's conversation with the Boston Conservatory fight instructor Angie Jepson and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.PLUS experience our companion series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Your support at Patreon enables us to continue to do our work at Stage Combat the Podcast. Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
Bonus Episode: "Why Actors Bully Other Actors"Hey Stage Combat listeners! We're sharing with you a special full episode sneak preview of one of our companion series from Stage Combat at Patreon: THE MENTAL HEALTH POD. In this episode of THE MENTAL HEALTH POD, Sean and Broadway actor Michael McGurk ask the question "Why Actors Bully Each Other." And Michael shares his own experience of bullying while working on Broadway in The Wedding Singer. If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience. Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to Bonus Content from Stage Combat the Podcast episodes with extended conversations and Sean's personal post-show wrap up. Plus you can experience our companion series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.We are member supported programming. We simply can't bring you Stage Combat the Podcast without your support at Patreon. So consider becoming part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
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Matthew McGee, marketing manager of Freefall Theater, discusses the niche that Freefall has carved out in the St. Pete area, offering unique and innovative shows. They focus on smaller productions with a creative twist, showcasing new plays and world premieres. Freefall also aims to be a world-class theater produced in St. Petersburg, employing local artists. Matthew shares insights into the payment structure for actors, highlighting the weekly payment system followed by Actors' Equity Association. He also emphasizes the importance of branding oneself as an actor and seeking opportunities beyond traditional theater, such as commercials, voiceover work, and hosting events. In this conversation, Matthew McGee discusses various aspects of being a working actor and running a theater. He talks about the importance of asking for what you need as an actor and being prepared for auditions. He also shares insights into the casting process and the mix of local and out-of-town actors used in productions. Matthew discusses his experience working at Walt Disney World and the need for agents in the industry. He also talks about his journey in the theater industry, from growing up in Georgia to settling in Tampa Bay. Matthew shares the day-to-day responsibilities of his role as the marketing manager at Freefall Theatre and the importance of fundraising for the theater. He provides details about the current production, Fable, and the subscription model used by Freefall Theater. Matthew also mentions the possibility of extending shows based on audience demand and his recent involvement in the Rocky Horror Show. https://freefalltheatre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/freefalltheatre/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8065472/ https://www.instagram.com/thematthewmcgee Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a4ps/support
SEASON 3 Episode Four. "It's All In Your Mind(fulness)"Synopsis: Almost five years after his collapse from a panic attack on the Goodspeed Opera House stage, Sean looks back at his own search for mindfulness and checks in with a few friends along the way to see how their doing it.Special thanks to somatic psychologist Dr. Brian Tierney @thesomaticdoctor; actor and yoga instructor MaryJayne Waddell @maryjaynewaddell; West End actor Alexander Evans @thepilatestenor; Coloring Broadway CEO Andrea Koehler @coloringbroadway and Joschi.Editing by Alex Griffith. Mixing and sound design by Justin Gerrish.Written and directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience. Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode: More of Sean's conversation with the Yogi Master and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.PLUS experience our companion series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Your support at Patreon enables us to continue to do our work at Stage Combat the Podcast. Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
SEASON 3 Episode Three. "Looking for Jeff"Special Double Length Episode.Synopsis: Sean undertakes a compassionate investigation into the tragic 2018 suicide death of Chicago The Musical actor Jeff Loeffelholz. Content warning: strong language; content and conversations about suicide.Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.Special thank you to David Sabella, Brian Rardin, Willem Bart Ebbink, Brian Martin, Brien O'Brien, William Harrison and Bridget McCarthy.Editing by Alex Griffith. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.For more Stage Combat the Podcast, check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode: More of our conversation with Chicago actor David Sabella and Sean's post-show wrap up on the episode. PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
SEASON 3 Episode Two. "How Are We All OK With This?" Part 2.Synopsis: Synopsis: Sean continues to explore the problem with toxic stage managers and investigates whether our jobs can physically make us sick.Content warning: strong language.Editing by Alex Griffith. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Special thank you to Pamela Bob, Bret Shuford and Brad Bass for CLAIMING THEIR STORIES and for special contributions from Dr. Alisa Hurwitz, Dr. Brian Tierney, and Taylor Meszaros.Want more Stage Combat community? Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series:JUST ACTING: It's like getting an acting lesson in your earpods!STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY: Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations all artists, and the people who love them, need to hear.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
SEASON 3 PREMIERE! Episode One. "How Are We All OK With This?" Part 1.Synopsis: One year after telling his own podcast story of trauma while working at one of the country's most powerful theatres, Sean explores the stories of listeners who responded to his story. First up: there seems to be a problem with toxic stage managers on Broadway.Content warning: Contains strong language.Editing by Alex Griffith. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Special thank you to Bret Shuford, Brad Bass and Pamela Bob, for CLAIMING THEIR STORIES and for contributions from Taylor Meszaros, Natasha Jackson and Dr. Alisa Hurwitz.Want more Stage Combat community? Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series:JUST ACTING: It's like getting an acting lesson in your earpods!STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY: Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations all artists, and the people who love them, need to hear.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur
Rick and Ron continue the conversatoin with Kerrie Seymour. Kerrie is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Clemson University where she teaches the craft and business of acting. A graduate of Trinity Rep Conservatory (now the Brown/Trinity Consortium) in Providence, RI, she has been acting professionally for more than two decades. She consistently works regionally at The Warehouse Theatre (where she has appeared in or directed more than 25 productions) and LEAN Ensemble Theatre (where she will appear as Heidi in What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck this October and November). She is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, a frequent guest on Skyterra Wellness' Inspired Intentions podcast; and is represented by SR//SS Talent Agency out of Atlanta.
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur
Kerrie Seymour is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Clemson University where she teaches the craft and business of acting. A graduate of Trinity Rep Conservatory (now the Brown/Trinity Consortium) in Providence, RI, she has been acting professionally for more than two decades. She consistently works regionally at The Warehouse Theatre (where she has appeared in or directed more than 25 productions) and LEAN Ensemble Theatre (where she will appear as Heidi in What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck this October and November). She is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, a frequent guest on Skyterra Wellness' Inspired Intentions podcast; and is represented by SR//SS Talent Agency out of Atlanta.
Hi Stage Combat listeners! It's our FINAL sneak preview of our all-new Stage Combat Bonus Content available only on Patreon. We know you're all getting ready for the premiere of our mainstream series, Stage Combat the Podcast, busting out on July 23rd! You'll listen to that bi -weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts. But there is a whole new world that's going to be waiting for you over at Patreon. Not only will you get bonus content from our mainstream Stage Combat The Podcast episodes, but you will also experience our all-new Stage Combat podcast series which have been created exclusively for the Stage Combat community. What's debuting on Patreon?JUST ACTING: It's like getting an acting lesson in your earpods!WHATCHA POSTIN': Social media commentary about our favorite posts when it comes to theatre, entertainment and lifestyles.STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY: Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.AND we're previewing right here, before we even open Patreon to the public, a short preview of our mental health podcast, THE MENTAL HEALTH POD? And in this episode Sean is joined by Season 2 mental health contributor, Courtney Loving. Have you ever been called "highly sensitive?" Sean and Courtney have a few words to say about that! Enjoy this sneak preview of The Mental Health Pod with Courtney Loving as well as the ANNOUNCEMENT DATE FOR THE OPENING OF STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON (Psst...it's Tuesday July 9th!)This episode Hosted by Sean Hayden.Editing by Alex Griffith. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.The Mental Health Pod is a Stage Combat Podcast produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students. He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, Ian.Courtney Loving is a licensed trauma therapist based in Sun Valley, Idaho and she is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association.
Hey there! It's our THIRD sneak preview of our all-new Stage Combat Bonus Content coming later in July available only on Patreon. We know you're all getting ready for the premiere of our mainstream series, Stage Combat the Podcast, busting out on July 23rd! You'll listen to that bi -weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts. But there is a whole new world that's going to be waiting for you over at Patreon. Not only will you get bonus content from our mainstream Stage Combat The Podcast episodes, but you will also experience our all-new Stage Combat podcast series which have been created exclusively for the Stage Combat community. What's debuting on Patreon in July?JUST ACTING: Two dudes talking about the craft of acting.THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations every performing artist needs to hear.STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY: Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.AND we're previewing right here, before we even open Patreon to the public, a short preview of WHATCHA POSTIN'? It's our social media commentary podcast about your favorite posts when it comes to theatre, entertainment and lifestyles cohosted by a Stage Combat listener.And in this episode Sean is joined by listener and Broadway veteran performer LaQuet Sharnell Pringle!Enjoy this sneak preview of Whatcha Postin'? !!This episode Hosted by Sean Hayden and LaQuet Sharnell Pringle.Editing by Alex Griffith. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Whatcha Postin'? is a Stage Combat Podcast produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students. He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, Ian.
Welcome to our SECOND sneak preview of our all-new Stage Combat Bonus Content coming in July available only on Patreon. We know you're all getting ready for the premiere of our mainstream series, Stage Combat the Podcast, busting out on July 23rd! You'll listen to that bi -weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts. But there is a whole new world that's going to be waiting for you over at Patreon. Not only will you get bonus content from our mainstream Stage Combat The Podcast episodes, but you will also experience our all-new Stage Combat podcast series which have been created exclusively for the Stage Combat community. What's debuting on Patreon in July?JUST ACTING: Two dudes talking about the craft of acting. THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations every performing artist needs to hear.WHATCHA POSTIN'? : Social media commentary by Sean and a special listener co-host.AND we're previewing right here, before we even open Patreon to the public, a short preview of STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY: In this podcast, Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around as well as give you inside information on the making of the original series. Enjoy this sneak preview of STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY!Hosted by Sean Hayden and Ian Southwood.Editing by Alex Griffith. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Stage Combat Director's Commentary is a Stage Combat Podcast produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students. He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, Ian.Ian Southwood is a screenwriter who has worked for Disney Studios, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Dreamworks, and Spinmaster. He's originally from Niagara Falls, New York and calls New York City home.
Welcome to our first sneak preview of our all-new Stage Combat Bonus Content coming in July available only on Patreon. We know you're all getting ready for the premiere of our mainstream series, Stage Combat the Podcast, busting out on July 23rd! You'll listen to that bi -weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts. But there is a whole new world that's going to be waiting for you over at Patreon. Not only will you get bonus content from our mainstream Stage Combat The Podcast episodes, but you will also experience our all-new Stage Combat podcast series which have been created exclusively for the Stage Combat community. What's debuting on Patreon in July?STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY: Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations every performing artist needs to hear. WHATCHA POSTIN'? : Social media commentary by Sean and a special listener co-host.AND we're previewing right here, before we even open Patreon to the public, the full premiere episode of our acting podcast, JUST ACTING, featuring Professor of Acting at Boston Conservatory at Berklee Christopher Webb. Enjoy this sneak preview of JUST ACTING!Content warning: Strong language; brief references to plays which contain a miscarriage and self harm content.Just Acting hosted by Sean Hayden and Christopher Webb.Editing by Alex Griffith. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Just Acting is a Stage Combat Podcast produced for Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students. He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Christopher Webb is a director and award-winning actor who has been working professionally for almost 30 years. He is a professor of theatre at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he has been a faculty member for 16 years. He lives outside Boston with his partner, Jessica Webb, and their two children, Henry and Portia.
Hey Stage Combat Listeners! We've missed you!Sean is checking in with everybody to give you some inside information about Season 3 of Stage Combat currently in production. Plus there might be a little tea about The Goodspeed Opera House. Hmmm...Hosted by Sean HaydenEdited by Justin Gerrish and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean HaydenProduced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students. He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.
Part two of this website copy client case study is here! If you've been curious about would be like to work with me and what goes on behind the scenes in a website copy project, this episode will fill you in. I invited Tony Howell, a website designer and personal branding expert to join me on Talk Copy to Me to chat about what it was like to work together. If you haven't listened to part one of this case study yet, I highly recommend going back to the previous episode and giving it a listen first. Since these two episodes were recorded during one conversation we may reference the previous episode in what is discussed today. Today, you'll hear part two. Tony and I talk about Whether Tony had difficulty feeling as if he could trust me with his brand (since he's used to being the service provider, not the client)What Tony learned from working with me that he'll take into future client projects and in his own copywriting for his businessHow Erin had to check herself throughout the process to determine whether the advice she was giving was strategic or just preference-relatedHow Tony and Erin had to completely give up their normal processes and figure out how to work together and in tandem in writing and designWhat website wireframing looks like when a copywriter creates it, and how a wireframe can influence the design process as wellAnd I sincerely hope that you'll tune back in tomorrow for part two of our conversation where we'll break down whether or not it was hard for Tony to put his faith in me, what website wireframing looks like, and how we both had to significantly adjust our processes in order to work together. Learn more and sign up for one of Tony's future in-person events in LA, Chicago, and NYC.______________________________________________EPISODE 117.Read the show notes and view the full transcript here: COMING SOON!______________________________________________Learn more about your guest, Tony HowellTony Howell is a personal brand strategist and web designer for Emmy, Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Olivier award-winning artists. His work has been featured by Google, Squarespace, SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity Association, and more. Before becoming an entrepreneur, he was an actor for 20+ years — performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, and beyond.In addition to 24/7 free content, Tony donates a percentage of profits to the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway for Racial Justice, Entertainment Community Fund, and 100% of all the profits from his book, Artists to Artist, to the ACLU.Learn more about Tony and team via his NEW website
Wondering what the behind-the-scenes of a website copy project looks like? Curious what it would be like to work with me? Well, you're about to find out the answers to those questions.I invited Tony Howell, a 2024 website copy client to join me on the podcast to talk about what it was like to work together, and our conversation was so good (and so long!) that I had to split it into two different episodes! Today, you'll hear part one. Tony and I talk about Tony's strategic launch plans to drive traffic to his new website (you definitely won't be able to guess this one!)Why now was the right time for Tony to hire a website copywriterWays you can work with a copywriting coach even if you're not ready to hire them for a complete done-for-you projectWhat influenced his services page and how we made the decisions we did about the messaging and the conversion copywriting neededTony's reaction to getting the first complete draftWhat Tony learned about copywriting and SEO from working with Erinand more!And I sincerely hope that you'll tune back in tomorrow for part two of our conversation where we'll break down whether or not it was hard for Tony to put his faith in me, what website wireframing looks like, and how we both had to significantly adjust our processes in order to work together. Learn more and sign up for one of Tony's future in-person events in LA, Chicago, and NYC.______________________________________________EPISODE 116.Read the show notes and view the full transcript here: COMING SOON!______________________________________________Learn more about your guest, Tony HowellTony Howell is a personal brand strategist and web designer for Emmy, Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Olivier award-winning artists. His work has been featured by Google, Squarespace, SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity Association, and more. Before becoming an entrepreneur, he was an actor for 20+ years — performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, and beyond.In addition to 24/7 free content, Tony donates a percentage of profits to the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway for Racial Justice, Entertainment Community Fund, and 100% of all the profits from his book, Artists to Artist, to the ACLU.Learn more about Tony and team via his NEW website
This week, new Disneyland After Dark details, a change in pre-sale event tickets, some Cast Members might be joining a union, the Food and Wine Fest Foodie Guide dropped, we talk to Alex about his time as a Big Thunder Cast Member, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: New details have been released for the next Disneyland After Dark event! Star Wars Nite tickets went on sale for Inspire level Magic Key Holders Tuesday, February 20th, with other Magic Key Holder pre-sales happening on Wednesday and Thursday the 21st and 22nd. The general public can get tickets starting Friday, February 23 no earlier than 9am Disneyland time. There will be a new “notify me” option for the virtual queue that will email you when your window to order has arrived. You will have 10 minutes to visit the site and purchase tickets. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/02/new-details-revealed-for-disneyland-after-dark-emstar-wars-em-nite/ New for Star Wars Nite this year will be over twenty new treats, available only during the party. Guests will join Mickey and Minnie in a march down Main Street ending at Sleeping Beauty Castle with a group photo and galactic projections on the castle. A Star Wars Lightsaber Instructional will take place at “it's a small world” mall, a Galactic Dance Party will be on Main Street, Captain Phasma and her Stormtroopers will be in Tomorrowland, and finally there will be new places and faces available for photo opportunities. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/02/new-details-revealed-for-disneyland-after-dark-emstar-wars-em-nite/ Some Disneyland Cast Members have joined a union. The Cast Member union effort calling itself “Magic United” will be represented by the Actors' Equity Association – a union who currently represents performers and stage managers at Disney World, Broadway, and in many live theater productions in the US. Magic United will include entertainment cast members, which includes theatrical, parade, and character performers. Hosts, leads, and trainers that support the entertainment department are included as well. 1,700 cast members are eligible to join. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2024/02/13/news-disneyland-cast-members-form-labor-union/ https://www.micechat.com/380005-disneyland-update-performers-unite-after-dark-alert-icon-exit/ There has been a lot of construction going on around the resort recently. There are some attractions that are coming back soon. The Astro Orbiter is being reassembled for a March 15th reopening, the Mark Twain is finally wrapping up it's extensive refurbishment and should be transporting guests this weekend. Last but not least, Grizzly River Run will return just in time for the Food and Wine Festival on March 1st. – https://www.micechat.com/380005-disneyland-update-performers-unite-after-dark-alert-icon-exit/ The Joffrey's Cappuccino cart is sporting a new sign. The new sign for the location better fits in with the Big Hero 6 San Fransokyo theming just steps away. The new sign is similar to the old sign, but has more cups of coffee and some added Japanese characters, which translate to Gourmet Coffee. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/photos-san-fransokyo-square-cappuccino-cart-gets-new-sign-with-japanese-characters-at-disney-california-adventure/ In celebration of Duck Days this weekend, Disney has released what limited time treats and merch that will be available. Minnie Ears, a Spirit Jersey, and a hockey puck are all available. In terms of treats, there is a chicken fried steak burrito, and orange cocktail, a chocolate mousse cake with medallion, and a “Fly Together” cake pop. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2024/02/food-and-merchandise-revealed-for-anaheim-ducks-days-2024-at-disney-california-adventure/ SnackChat: Food & Wine Foodie Guide – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2024/02/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival-2024/ Discussion Topic: Being a Cast Member on Big Thunder with Alex Stewart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dWj2k4FMM8
Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy want to join a union. Costumed character actors in Disneyland want to unionize like their Walt Disney World counterparts. It turns out that living in the OC is expensive. Who knew? But will Disney use the opportunity to upcharge guests and lay off workers? ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 ➡️ Gaming News: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A7VIqE3r5MQkFgL9nifNc Additional Context: In a magical turn of events that feels straight out of a storybook, Disneyland's very own Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy—alongside their fellow costumed character performers—are making headlines not for their usual antics in the Happiest Place on Earth but for their move to unionize. The performers, under the enchanting banner of "Magic United," have voiced their intent to join forces with Actors' Equity Association, a labor union representing professionals in live theatrical performances. This move is not just a whimsical quest for better costumes or more enchanting parade routes; it's a serious bid for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions, echoing the sentiments of their counterparts in Walt Disney World who have long enjoyed the benefits of unionization. The tale unfolds in Anaheim, where the cost of living in Orange County (OC) is no fairy tale, prompting these beloved characters to seek a happier ending to their employment saga. Actors' Equity Association, with a magical ensemble of over 51,000 professional actors and stage managers, has cast its support spell, aiming for voluntary recognition from Disney Resort Entertainment. Should Disney choose not to recognize the union willingly, Equity plans to take the battle to the National Labor Relations Board, wielding the power of union authorization cards signed by a majority of the workforce. The plot thickens with Disney's recent history of labor disputes, including animation workers seeking to unionize last November and the impact of the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike last year. The performers at Disneyland are standing firm, with the belief that the values of loyalty and investment they share with the Walt Disney Company should be reciprocated with fair pay and prioritization of their health and safety. While this unfolding narrative brings to light the struggles faced by those who bring magic to life, it raises questions about the broader implications for Disney and its guests. Will this move to unionize lead to an increase in park admission fees as Disney navigates the financial implications? Or could it result in layoffs as the company adjusts its operational costs? Only time will tell how this tale will end, but one thing is clear: the characters we've grown up loving are fighting for a fairy tale ending of their own. About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Disney #Disneyland #WDW #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech
Brandon Triola is a teacher, actor and creator who loves to stir the pot in the schools where he's taught. This episode, he and G navigate the inconvenient truths and conversations we've been conditioned to sidestep, like pseudo-liberalism, the real impact of institutionalized racism, and the white savior complex. Keep listening to hear Brandon's story of being a Brooklyn school teacher and how Brooklyn Start is his hope to build up the communities of Brooklyn while shedding light on some dark truths. Brandon Triola is a veteran actor, writer, and director of 20 years. A proud member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Actor's Equity Association, he is the creator of the TikTok short format show sensation, BrooklynStart "a show about a conversation that no one wants to have". How to Connect with Brandon and Support Brooklyn Start: Fundraiser by Brandon Triola : BrooklynStart Series Pilot Trailer (gofundme.com) TV Show | Brooklyn Start (brooklyn-start.com) Brandon Triola (@brandontriola) | TikTok Connect with Gervase on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gervasekolmos Get my weekly emails: https://www.gervasekolmos.com/free-framework Private Coaching Spots Open: Book a Soul Shift Intensive to apply: https://www.gervasekolmos.com/the-soul-shift-intensive Enrollment Now Open for the next cohort of The Higher Mastermind (starts Feb 16th): Find more info on this 3-month program here: https://www.gervasekolmos.com/higher Includes access to everything in the Gateway and deep discount for in-person events VIP upgrade for 1:1 coaching with G available *If you'd like to invite Gervase into your company to facilitate coaching or conversation to shift company culture, please email us at hi@gervasekolmos.com Resources: Nice White Parents on Apple Podcasts
For the 141st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Velveeta, a Star Garden stripper and organizer, to explain how their 15-month fight for union recognition ended in victory in May. This was the most popular episode of 2023. The spark that ignited the unionization campaign was lit in March of 2022 when the club's security guards repeatedly failed to protect dancers from threatening and abusive behavior from patrons. Dancers were illegally fired for bringing concerns about safety and security to management. With the assistance of Strippers United, a 501(c)3 organization led by strippers that advocates for strippers' rights, Star Garden's strippers began picketing outside the strip club to protest unsafe working conditions. Picketing continued every week through November outside the club's location on Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood, California. Last August, the dancers announced they had affiliated with Equity. Shortly afterward, the national union filed for an election with the NLRB on behalf of the dancers. In the fall, the labor board conducted an election by mail. A vote count was scheduled for November, but the results were put on hold by the NLRB due to employer objections and legal filings. On Monday, May 15th, lawyers representing the owners of the Star Garden withdrew all election challenges, agreed to recognize the union and meet with the Actors' Equity Association across the bargaining table within 30 days to negotiate a first contract. The club reopened for business as a union club in August. Star Garden's dancers are not the first strippers to seek union recognition. Strippers at San Francisco's Lusty Lady organized the Exotic Dancers Union in 1997. They were affiliated with the Service Employees International Union. The Lusty Lady closed in 2013. For more from today's guest: For more about Stripper Strike Noho! and how you can support the cause linktr.ee/stripperstrikenoho Follow the Star Garden dancers on Instagram @equitystrippersnoho Follow Strippers United on Instagram @strippersunite Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Flure is a dating app where fun, wild, and safe collide. Download the Flure app, set your relationship goals — whether it's a long-term thing or a rendezvous with a hot stud — be real, be shamelessly you, and I promise, you'll have a blast! flure.com Explore yourself and say yes to self-pleasure with Lovehoney. Save 15% off your next favorite toy from Lovehoney when you go to ppupod.com, click Lovehoney, and enter code Private at checkout. Fleshlight is the #1 selling male sex toy in the world. Fleshlight is offering Private Parts Unknown listeners 10% off with code PRIVATE. Go to ppupod.com, click Fleshlight, and enter code PRIVATE at checkout. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Co-Moderators: Drs. Diana Cejas and Allison Kessler Interviewee: Dr. Amy Rule, Dr. Sylvia Robinson, Dr. Paige Church, Dr. Jennifer Arnold, Dr. Ashina Singh This panel was live on December 5th 2023. In Episode 81, we bring the “Women with Disabilities in Medicine: Illuminating the Pathway” panel to our podcast audience. While the literature suggests a sharp (115%) increase in students with disabilities entering medical education, the growth in the population of practicing physicians (2%) has not kept pace. One reason may be the lack of mentorship. Mentorship is a key part of a successful transition to a career in medicine, especially for women. Practicing physicians share their insight into navigating the training-to-work pathway, thriving as a doctor with disability, and balancing the multiple demands that often disproportionately impact women. Transcript Produced by: Lisa Meeks Audio editor: Jacob Feeman Digital Media: Katie Sullivan Keywords: disability, doctors with disabilities, accessibility, med ed, women in medicine, disability identity, ableism, internalized ableism, accommodations, physician, pediatrics, the match, residency, medical education. DWDI Podcast Website: https://www.docswithdisabilities.org/podcast Sponsors Michigan Medicine Center for Disability Health and Wellness Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL) Michigan Medicine Department of Family Medicine Disability Program Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center APHA Disability Section
We're closing out 2023 and an amazing Season 2 of Stage Combat with a holiday bang!It's THE STAGE COMBAT HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Get your Santa mug out and fill it with hot chocolate and settle in. We've got an hour of holiday music and stories as Sean pops around the country to share holiday greetings with some of our favorite guests from two seasons of Stage Combat!No matter what holiday you celebrate, let's celebrate each other!And there's a special announcement about Stage Combat at the end of the episode!Special thanks to Rebecca Caine, Courtney Loving, Alex Griffitt, Ellen Warner, Dr. Alisa Hurwitz, Brian Sheppard, LaQuet Sharnell Pringle, Dr. Michelle Sherman, Ian Southwood.Hosted by Sean HaydenEdited by Justin Gerrish and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean HaydenProduced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Follow us: Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastig Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok StageCombatthePodcast Email us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com Rate, review and follow us on your podcast platform! Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.com Claim Your Story! Mental Health Resources: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988. ***The content in this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with a medical professional for any medical or mental health issues and with an attorney regarding any legal issues
BONUS EPISODE. Sean chats with Dr. Alisa Hurwitz, the clinical psychologist who helped us all keep it together in Stage Combat's post show talk backs. As we all struggled to process Sean's story of what really happened behind the scenes at the Goodspeed Opera House, you let us know that you appreciated Dr. Hurwitz's voice of reason, words of compassion and her unique way of "telling it like is." Let's recap two seasons of Stage Combat with Dr. Hurwitz and get to know a little more about her in the process!Spoiler Warning: Contains spoilers for Seasons 1 and 2 of Stage Combat.Content warning: Strong language. Edited by Justin Gerrish and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean HaydenProduced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Follow us:Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok StageCombatthePodcastEmail us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988. ***The content in this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with a medical professional for any medical or mental health issues and with an attorney regarding any legal issues
We get asked all the time about Actors' Equity Association, the union for stage actors and stage managers. When to join? How to join? Should I join? As well as questions about auditioning and getting access to auditions through the union. Today, we're getting all of our questions answered by today's special guest, Broadway and TV actor and Equity Council member, Todd Buonopane.Get top musical theatre training in an online course. Save 15% on BVC ACADEMY!Use code PODCAST15 at checkoutCollege MT Auditions? Watch our recent live Q&A masterclass! Get the replay and free college audition guide here. Want to work with us? Take the Quiz & Book a Consult!Connect with us on instagram, @bwayvocalcoach And @bvcaspire for college prep content for high school students and families Find us at www.bwayvocalcoach.comSend us an email at hello@bwayvocalcoach.comJoin our free, Wednesday newsletter email list here.
BONUS EPISODE! "One Episode/One Listener: Pamela"We had an amazing idea for a podcast episode. What if you could overhear a raw, honest conversation between Sean and one listener. In one episode. Meet Pamela Bob. She's a veteran of several Broadway shows who reached out to us once the podcast was released to let us know how much the podcast has meant to her. Pamela and Sean started talking, and then they just kept talking. About what's seriously wrong with our industry: Being denied a voice. Bullying. The imposition of "family" constructs. Being labeled "difficult." The lack of mental health support in our workspaces.And it's quite a conversation!Spoiler Warning: "Relatively" spoiler free for Seasons 1 and 2. Edited by Justin Gerrish and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean HaydenProduced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Pamela Bob is a multi-faceted actor, having appeared as an actor regionally and in multiple off-Broadway and Broadway shows. As an award-winning screenwriter and actor, her original series, "Livin' On a Prairie", is a witty, surprising, and earnest exploration of one woman's obsession with Little House on the Prairie. The show was an official selection of the Tribeca TV Festival, HollyWeb Fest, and Lift-Off Fest, and won best TV series at the LA International Film Fest. Pamela's trademark intensity and comedic timing won her the Best Actress award at the LA International Film Festival. Pamela is also a professional makeup and hair artist and photographer. She lives in NYC with her husband and 2 kids.www.PamelaBob.com@thepamelabobwww.livinonaprairietv.com@prairietv@wdymakeup@wdyphotographySean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Follow us:Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok StageCombatthePodcastEmail us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988. ***The content in this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with a medical professional for any medical or mental health issues and with an attorney regarding any legal issues
BONUS EPISODE! Sean and his husband Ian (yes that "Ian" from Stage Combat) recap what went into creating and writing 20 episodes of Stage Combat and how the saga of the Goodspeed impacted them as a couple. PLUS there's a mystery guest joining the discussion!Spoiler Alert: Contains spoilers for Seasons 1 and 2 of Stage Combat: A Mental Health StoryEdited by Robert Mallory and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean Hayden Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Follow us:Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok StageCombatthePodcastEmail us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988. ***The content in this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with a medical professional for any medical or mental health issues and with an attorney regarding any legal issues
BONUS EPISODE! Most people know ABC News' Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman as a fearless war correspondent who regularly contributes to World News Tonight with David Muir, Good Morning America, 20/20 and Nightline. But behind that fearless persona, Matt was carrying a secret: a history of debilitating panic attacks that he suffered with for over twenty years. In this bonus episode, Sean and Matt talk about their shared history of panic attacks and Matt's own remarkable mental health journey which he documents in his new book, No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks. Matt's book is the first selection of the Stage Combat Book Club! Be sure to get your copy today and let's talk about it on Stage Combat! Hosted by Sean HaydenEdited by Robert Mallory and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean Hayden. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Matt Gutman is ABC News's chief national correspondent. A multi-award winning reporter, Gutman contributes regularly to World News Tonight with David Muir, 20/20, Good Morning America, and Nightline. He has reported from fifty countries across the globe and is the author of The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand. His new book, No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks, is out now. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Follow us:Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok StageCombatthePodcastEmail us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988. ***The content in this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with a medical professional for any medical or mental health issues and with an attorney regarding any legal issues.
For the 127th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak takes you inside the historic reopening of Star Garden Topless Dive Bar, now officially America's only union strip club — and only the second club to unionization in the country, period, after strippers at San Francisco's Lusty Lady organized the Exotic Dancers Union in 1997. On Monday, May 15th, lawyers representing the owners of the Star Garden agreed to recognize the union and meet with the Actors' Equity Association across the bargaining table within 30 days to negotiate a first contract — and now, 3.5 months later, the club opened back up for business on Thursday, August 24th. Kocak was there to talk to dancers Selena, Wicked, and May and the lead negotiator, Andrea Hoeschen, General Counsel for Actors' Equity Association. Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine was also there to sing a few songs and show his support for the strippers. Kocak and her friend Stacey were also excited to be the first customers inside when the club reopened its doors. The spark that ignited the Star Garden unionization campaign was lit in March of 2022 when the club's security guards repeatedly failed to protect dancers from threatening and abusive behavior from patrons. Dancers were illegally fired for bringing concerns about safety and security to management. With the assistance of Strippers United, a 501(c)3 organization led by strippers that advocates for strippers' rights, Star Garden's strippers began picketing outside the strip club to protest unsafe working conditions. Picketing continued every week through November outside the club's location on Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood, California. Last August, the dancers announced they had affiliated with Equity. Shortly afterward, the national union filed for an election with the NLRB on behalf of the dancers. In the fall, the labor board conducted an election by mail. A vote count was scheduled for November, but the results were put on hold by the NLRB due to employer objections and legal filings. The NLRB was scheduled to hold a hearing in May over the employer objections, but that hearing was canceled when lawyers representing the owners of the Star Garden agreed to recognize the union. For more from today's guest: For more about the Star Garden strippers and how you can support their cause linktr.ee/stripperstrikenoho Follow Stripper Strike Noho on Instagram @equitystrippersnoho Follow Strippers United on Instagram @strippersunite Psst, Courtney has an OnlyFans, which is a horny way to support the show: onlyfans.com/cocopeepshow Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of the Pleasure Podcast network. This episode is brought to you by: Introducing Shameless Care, the game-changer in ED medication. Start your journey toward a confident and fulfilling sex life today. Go to Shamelesscare.com and use coupon code PPU. https://linktr.ee/PrivatePartsUnknownAds If you love this episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and sexy review! —> ratethispodcast.com/private Psst... sign up for our Private Parts Unknown newsletter for bonus content related to our episodes! privatepartsunknown.substack.com Let's be friends on social media! Follow the show on Instagram @privatepartsunknown and Twitter @privatepartsun. Connect with host Courtney Kocak @courtneykocak on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2, Episode 11. SEASON FINALE!Synopsis: Sean finds himself at a crossroads. Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Special thanks to:The incredible voice actors of Stage Combat!Rebecca Caine appearing as herself.Theatre People PodcastStage Whisper PodcastThe Drama PodcastBeltline to Broadway PodcastTalk Radio EuropeSean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Follow us:Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok StageCombatthePodcastEmail us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988. ***The content in this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice. Please consult with a medical professional for any medical or mental health issues and with an attorney regarding any legal issues.
Season Two, Episode 10.Synopsis: Sean deals with the aftermath of learning what really happened behind the scenes at the Goodspeed. Post Show Talk Back: Mental health counselor Courtney Loving and trauma specialist discusses complex post-traumatic stress disorder with Sean.A special thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Courtney Loving is a licensed clinical professional counsel based in Sun Valley, Idaho. Her practice focuses on trauma, somatic experiencing, psychosensory healing modalities and psychedelic assisted therapy integration. She has the unique perspective of having worked as a professional actor.Follow us:Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok StageCombatthePodcastEmail us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.
Season Two, Episode 9. Synopsis: More than two years after Billy Elliot's final curtain, Sean learns the truth.Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with actor Brian Sheppard about their shared experience with panic attacks. Post Show Talk Back Content Warning: contains a discussion about passive suicidal thoughts. Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Follow us:Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok StageCombatthePodcastEmail us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.
Season Two, Episode 8. Synopsis: As legal matters heat up, Sean makes new discoveries about the Goodspeed.Content warning: strong language; content regarding passive suicidal thoughts.Post Show Talk Back: Sean and Dr. Alisa Hurwitz have an honest discussion about passive suicidal thoughts. Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok StageCombatthePodcastEmail us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.
Season Two, Episode 7.Synopsis: Sean finds an ally and makes a decision about his disorder.Content warning: contains strong language. Post Show Talk Back: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz chats with Sean about the stigma surrounding mental health.Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.A special thank you to the incredible voice actors of Stage Combat.This episode is dedicated to Lauren Widner. Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter. Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok StageCombatthePodcastEmail us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.
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