Podcasts about Performance studies

Have you been enjoying stories about all-powerful student activist groups shutting down vigorous debate on college campuses? Of the insidious cabals of Performance Studies professors thwarting the progress of science? Well, wait till you get a load of the people who actually run the show. In this episode, Moira and Adrian are joined by Lauren Lassabe Shepherd (of the American Campus podcast) to discuss the trustees, their role in university governance, why we tended not to hear much about them ... and why suddenly, in 2025, we very much do!Books, articles and podcasts discussed in this episode: Lauren Lassabe Shepherd, Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars (2023)William F. Buckley, God and Man at Yale: The Superstitions of 'Academic Freedom' (1951)Richard White, Who Killed Jane Stanford? A Gilded Age Tale of Murder, Deceit, Spirits and the Birth of a University (2022)Matt Seybold, The Gilded Network (Podcast, 2025)Nathan Heller, "Will Harvard Bend or Break" (The New Yorker, 2025)

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Sean Hu interviews Faye Oyang, Senior Manager in International Touring and Licensing at Broadway Asia. They discuss Faye's journey working in theatre, how her background informed her passion, and what the American and Asian theatre industries can learn from each other.Based in New York City, Faye specializes in East Asian commercial theatre markets and touring circuits in the Asia Pacific region. She currently works as the Senior Manager in International Touring and Licensing at Broadway Asia, whose portfolio spans Broadway, West End, Off-Broadway, and productions and tours in more than 40 countries worldwide. Faye holds an MA in Performance Studies from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts and a BA in Communication Studies and Japanese from Northwestern University. For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu. 

In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton break down the power of dressing for the moment (Amazon Affiliate) and why your appearance plays a major role in how people perceive and respond to you. Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump and VP Vance wearing a tracksuit. While some defended his choice, others immediately dismissed him, saying it showed a lack of respect for one of the most prestigious places in the world. His attire sent a message before he even spoke—and it wasn't a strong one. Like it or not, what you wear speaks before you do. Whether you're a police officer, a leader, or just navigating everyday life, how you present yourself influences how others perceive you and how seriously they take you. In this episode, we explore five key examples of dressing to impress and why it matters, especially in law enforcement. 1. Why Your Appearance Sets the Tone Before You Speak Whether it's a job interview, courtroom testimony, or just walking into roll call, your clothing sends an immediate, unspoken message about your confidence, professionalism, and credibility. 2. Five Examples of Dressing to Impress and Why It Matters: 1. Courtroom Appearances: Looking the Part of a Professional Officer Example: A police officer testifying in court wears a clean, pressed uniform, polished boots, and proper grooming. Why It Matters: Judges and juries pay attention to details. A well-put-together officer is seen as competent and credible. A sloppy uniform or unkempt appearance could lead to doubt in testimony, even if the facts are solid. 2. Job Interviews and Promotions: Showing You Take the Role Seriously Example: An officer applying for a detective position wears business attire instead of casual clothing. Why It Matters: Command staff and decision-makers look for professionalism. If you can't dress for the role, they'll assume you're not ready for the responsibility. First impressions are lasting—walking in well-dressed shows you respect the opportunity. 3. Leadership and Command Presence in the Field Example: A patrol sergeant consistently wears a clean, squared-away uniform, polished gear, and looks sharp on every shift. Why It Matters: Officers under their command will mirror their leader's professionalism. A well-groomed, squared-away officer commands more respect from peers, the public, and even suspects. 4. Off-Duty Encounters: The Image You Present Still Matters Example: An officer going to a community event or speaking engagement dresses in business casual instead of jeans and a hoodie. Why It Matters: Shows pride in the profession and presents law enforcement as a respected career. Helps build trust and credibility in the community by looking approachable and professional. 5. Everyday Situations Where You Represent More Than Just Yourself Example: You're attending a funeral, wedding, or formal event—dressing appropriately shows respect for the moment. Why It Matters: Your clothing choices reflect your level of respect for the occasion and the people involved. Dressing appropriately ensures you're taken seriously in every environment. 3. How Dressing the Part Affects Confidence and Performance Studies show that people who dress well perform better. When you look sharp, you carry yourself differently, speak with more confidence, and make stronger impressions. 4. The Balance Between Comfort and Professionalism Dressing for the moment doesn't mean being uncomfortable. It means choosing attire that respects the environment while keeping you prepared for the job at hand. 5. Why First Impressions Matter More Than People Think Like Zelenskyy's tracksuit moment, people form opinions based on appearance instantly. In law enforcement, leadership, and life—what you wear tells the world how seriously to take you. Why This Matters: You don't have to wear a suit every day, but you do have to be intentional about how you present yourself. Whether you're on duty, in court, or simply walking into a professional environment, your attire speaks volumes before you say a word. Listen now to learn how to use your appearance as an advantage in law enforcement and beyond!

Dan PetrenkoHailing from Toronto, ON, Dan is a director, playwright, and producer who has worked in theatres across Canada, the United States, and London's West End. Previously, Dan served as the founding Artistic Director of Olive Branch Theatre, a professional company dedicated to creating opportunities for next-generation artists in the Greater Toronto Area. Throughout his career, Dan produced and directed a variety of critically acclaimed musicals and cabarets, including an award-winning drama based on his family's story in the Holocaust, which toured in the United States. Dan's work has been praised for its depth and artistic complexity. Born and raised in Israel to Ukrainian-Jewish parents, Dan often gravitates towards stories exploring Jewish identity and history, particularly those rooted in the Soviet era. As a playwright, he is currently developing multiple projects for the stage that he looks forward to sharing with an audience soon. Dan is a graduate of the University of Toronto, holding an MA in Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies and an Honours BA in Theatre and International Relations. Since joining Winnipeg Jewish Theatre in 2022, Dan has co-created and directed Pain to Power: A Kanye West Music Protest and helmed the Canadian premiere of Kathrine Kressmann Taylor's Address Unknown. In 2025, Dan will direct the first Canadian production of The Band's Visit.Seth ZoskySeth is a Jewish-Canadian, multidisciplinary artist hailing from Toronto. He is a singer, actor, Juno-nominated songwriter and musician with over a decade of performance experience. Seth is a graduate of Sheridan's Music Theatre Performance degree. He is also part of CZN; a Pop/RnB/Rap trio singing group. They were chosen by Simon Cowell as the winners of Canadian Family's Got Talent and have also appeared on America's Got Talent. Theatre Credits Include: Jack in the Canadian premiere of Titanique (Mirvish Productions/Segal Centre); Fiddler on the Roof, Peter Pan (Drayton Entertainment); The Last Five Years (Blue Bridge Theatre); One Hit Wonders (Stage West); Blocked (TheatreWorksUSA); The Last Five Years, A Night on Jewish Broadway (Olive Branch); American Idiot (Stephenville Theatre Festival).Tracey Erin SmithTracey is an internationally recognized transformational leader and creator. She is the founder and driver of SOULO Theatre, originating in Toronto, with workshops in New York City, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Vancouver and the UK. A proud Canadian, Tracey is an award-winning teacher, solo performer, theatre director and thought leader employing personal stories for global transformation.​Tracey's work had been seen Off-Broadway and on several stages the world over where she has been awarded Best of the Fringe (Toronto and NYC), Broadway World Award (NYC), and the Audience Choice Award (NYC). She is the host and creator of the critically acclaimed documentary series DRAG HEALS (Amazon Prime, Apple TV). Tracey is excited for the release of her first book, Flying SOULO in the fall of 2024. .Pain To Power: A Kanye West Musical ProtestWhat do you do when your hero breaks your heart?CJ Capital and Seth Zosky saw Kanye West as one of their biggest musical inspirations. Now that their hero has turned against their communities, the two of them question whether it is really possible to separate the art from the artist. Featuring Hip Hop chart-toppers such as “Heartless”, “Four-Five Seconds”, “Power”, “Ultralight Beam”, “American Boy”, and “Runaway”, interweaved with Seth's and CJ's stories of family, faith, and friendship, this will be a theatrical experience you don't want to miss!

Can we reimagine the complex relationships among nature, culture, and homeland through the lens of a decolonial botany? In this conversation, Robert Zhao Renhui and Tuấn Mami explore plants as contemporary symbols of resilience and adaptation that can shape our understanding of multispecies ecosystems and migrating communities and enrich our collective existence. In a world grappling with the climate crisis, the artists invite the audience to rethink exclusionary binaries such as invasive vs native species and to see plants as matters of emotion, memory, history, and politics. Speakers Tuấn Mami, Artist; Co-founder, Nhà Sàn Collective Robert Zhao Renhui, Artist; Founder, Institute of Critical Zoologists In conversation with Katia Arfara, Curator; Assistant Professor of Theater and Performance Studies, NYUAD

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week's episode has been in the making since Episode 122 (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/122) guest, Natasha Moore (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/natasha-d-moore). I'm joined by interdisciplinary artist, choreographer, scholar and educator, specializing in dance forms of the African Diaspora, Winston Benons, Jr. He has extensive training in Afro-Cuban, Haitian, Afro-Brazilian, and Bomba dance, complemented by studies in Horton and Dunham modern dance techniques. He has curated and led intensive programs in culture and dance techniques in both New York City and Cuba. He is the Founder and Director of tRúe Culture & Arts, an organization dedicated to facilitating cultural exchanges, workshops, and academic residencies. His works and studies have explored the intersections between Theater and Performance Studies, Curation and Visual Culture culminating in his graduate thesis entitled Marked: The Racialization Of African Phenotypes And Creation Of An Embodied Archive. Also an educator, he served as a lecturer at Pace University and an adjunct faculty member at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. He has also held guest faculty positions at Ballet Hispánico, Peridance, Djoniba Dance & Drum, and Cumbe. He is currently the US/MS IB Dance educator at Brooklyn Friends School (https://brooklynfriends.org). Recent choreography and direction credits include Amahl and the NIght Visitors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amahl_and_the_Night_Visitors) and What Lies Beneath (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Lies_Beneath) with On Site Opera (https://osopera.org/), where he also served as the cultural advocate. Most recently, he developed and performed part 1 of a series entitled Conversations with Rothko at the SMART Museum (https://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/) in Chicago. Where to find Winston? the-culturalist.com (https://www.the-culturalist.com/) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/winston-benons-jr-b131074/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wbenonsjr/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tRueCultureArts/?view_public_for=142096181671) What's Winson watching? Barry Jenkins, Moonlight (https://a24films.com/films/moonlight) and other works Dianne Reeves (https://diannereeves.com) Other topics of interest: From British Guiana to Guyana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyanese_people) The Country of Five People (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyanese_people) Madeira Islands (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira) What's The Highline (https://www.thehighline.org)? How Chemical Bank became Chase Bank (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_Bank#:~:text=In%201996%2C%20Chemical%20acquired%20Chase,be%20better%20known%2C%20particularly%20internationally.) ASWAD - Assocation for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (https://www.aswadiaspora.org/) Wideman Davis Dance (http://widemandavisdance.org/) Special Guest: Winston Benons, Jr..

This episode of CAA Conversations reprises themes from "Acts of Care," a CAA 112th Annual Conference panel (2024) sponsored by the Women's Caucus for Art. Moderated by Rachel Epp Buller, the discussion brings together four artists and art historians to consider how caring gestures and labors take shape across activist, academic, curatorial, and performance contexts.  Rachel Epp Buller is an artist, art historian, professor, and gallery director at Bethel College. Her books include Reconciling Art and Mothering and Inappropriate Bodies: Art, Design, and Maternity (edited with Charles Reeve). Her current research addresses listening as an artistic method. She is a two-time Fulbright Scholar and the CAA liaison to the Women's Caucus for Art.  Mya Dosch is Associate Professor of Art of the Americas at California State University, Sacramento. Their research focuses on art and urban space in Mexico City, from monuments to protest interventions, with a secondary research interest in art history pedagogy. Their work has appeared in Future Anterior, Sculpture Journal, and the edited volumes Teachable Monuments and Imágenes en colectivo. Elena Marchevska is Professor of Performance Studies at London South Bank University. Elena is a practitioner-researcher writing on issues of belonging, displacement, the border, and intergenerational trauma. Her artistic work explores borders and stories that emerge from living in transition. Gloria Dai is an independent curator, art critic, and graduate student in the Arts Management and Art History programs at George Mason University. Her professional work at GMU focuses on building the community through arts and culture activities and organizing educational programs. Recently, she curated the exhibit A Path to Healing & Transformation at the National Veterans Art Museum and co-curated RE(FORM)ER at Fenwick Gallery, George Mason University. Deirdre Donoghue is a visual and performance artist, practicing birth doula, and Research Associate at the Faculty of Arts at KU Leuven University in Antwerp, Belgium. Her work centers on issues of relationality and the aesthetics of care from feminist, decolonial, and posthumanist perspectives. In her artistic practice, she works across disciplines to design encounters that facilitate the production of new knowledge systems.

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Sara Thompson, a public speaking coach with a passion for helping people communicate confidently and authentically. Sara shares practical tips for using presentation skills in everyday life, from building confidence and overcoming fear to preparing effectively and connecting with your audience—whether it's at work, at home, or anywhere in between. Whether you're leading a meeting, advocating for yourself, or just trying to express your thoughts clearly, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you communicate with impact and ease. Tune in to learn how to own your voice and speak with confidence! Dr. Sara Thompson is That Presentation Coach, with a mission to help folks become more confident, authentic, and prepared public speakers. With a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies and over a decade of public speaking coaching and consulting for individuals, groups, and organizations, there aren't many public speaking issues that she hasn't helped tackle. She uses humor, warmth, communications theory, and performer training techniques to help clients share their voices confidently and authentically with the world. Website: https://thatpresentationcoach.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/thatpresentationcoach Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you're ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you'll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here.  Buy Esther's Book: To Your Health - https://a.co/d/iDG68qU Follow Esther on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@estheravant Follow Esther on IG - https://www.instagram.com/esther.avant Learn more about booking Esther to speak: https://www.estheravant.com Learn more about working with Esther: https://www.madebymecoaching.com/services

Deborah Paredez is Chair and Associate Professor of Writing at the School of the Arts and the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race at Columbia University. Paredez is the author of four books: the critical memoir American Diva: Extraordinary, Unruly, Fabulous (Norton, 2024), the scholarly study Selenidad: Selena, Latinos, and the Performance of Memory (Duke, 2009), and the poetry collections This Side of Skin (Wings Press, 2002) and Year of the Dog (BOA Editions, 2020), winner of the 2020 Writers' League of Texas Poetry Book Award and a New York Times New and Notable Book. Her poetry and essays have appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Review of Books, The Boston Review, Poetry, and elsewhere. She is the co-founder of CantoMundo, a national organization dedicated to Latinx poets and poetry. She holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Theatre and Performance Studies from Northwestern University.Deborah Paredez https://www.deborahparedez.com

Established as an independent, non-profit organization, WDA-AP originated as the Asia Pacific Dance Alliance in Hong Kong in 1988. It later became part of the global body, World Dance Alliance (WDA), founded in 1990 by Carl Wolz. In 1993, the name of the Asia-Pacific Center was changed to WDA Asia-Pacific to reflect its relationship to the global body. Tasked with serving as a primary voice for dance and dancers throughout the Asia-Pacific region, the WDA-AP encourages the exchange of ideas and the awareness of dance in all its forms. Led formerly by president, Urmimala Sarkar Munsi (now Anna Chan), who is an associate Professor of Theatre and Performance Studies at the School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. She is a PhD holder in Social Anthropology, specializing in Dance Studies and the socio-cultural context of tribal and folk dance. Beside her principle area of work on body, dance and Society, her research interest is in gender and performance, documentation of living traditions, and performance as politics. Continuing a brand new season and month of Dance Politics, this episode discussed the expanding global performing arts landscape, how to fortify international relations and what the future holds for representation in dance. Ready to discover the diplomat within you? Join us as we foreground dance in the background!Urmimala Sarkar MunsiWDA Asia-Pacific Asia Pacific Channels MyDance AllianceYoutube & Book publicationsSoundtracks:Birds - Tyler Twombly Poison Ivy Yard Work - Uncle MilkCoverless book - MYAUDIOVISIONEver flowing - ItsWatR Support the showLike our offers? Become a chapter member of WDA-AP Become an individual member of WDA-AP Try Nord VPN Like what we do? Help us grow by Visiting The Background Dancer YouTube Channel Rate and review here Email me at backgrounddancer.jy@gmail.com Answer a survey Sign up here to receive future updates Leave a thought on Facebook and Instagram Join the Facebook group and introduce yourself as a member of our community

My guest for this episode is Nita Little - a dance researcher, theorist/artist, and one of the founding developers of Contact Improvisation (CI). Nita holds a PhD in Performance Studies with a focus on the articulation of presence and creative actions of attention. Her life work is inclusive of mindbody training, performing, choreographing, researching and writing about the ethics, politics and entanglement of somatic relations. I invited Nita to discuss the practice of choreography. During the conversation we ended up talking about many things: We talked about her current projects, including performances and teaching practices, we talked about The concept of emergence in choreography and its transformative potential, how to move beyond representation in dance, exploring choreography as an act of "doing" rather than "showing”. We talked about The interplay between identity and dance, and the limitations of cultural constructs in artistic creation. We talked about Trance states and altered states of attention as tools for enhancing creativity in dance. We talked about Dance as a relational practice that fosters interconnectedness and dissolves boundaries between performers and audiences and the importance of dancers claiming their authority as creators and researchers and more. Connect to Nita: https://www.nitalittle.com/ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementlab.eu/mftb-support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to get the podcast to your email:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementlab.eu/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% Discount Coupon for our online courses: MATERIALFORTHEBRAIN15%⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementlab.eu/courses⁠⁠

My guests this week are Dustyn Martincich & Phoebe Rumsey who have edited and authored (along with a number of other contributors) a recent book titled Dance In Musical Theatre — A History of the Body in Movement. As anyone who has listened to this podcast regularly knows, much like the authors of this book, I believe that dance has always been one of the most important and key elements of musical theater—from Oklahoma! and West Side Story to Spring Awakening and Hamilton. By pulling together a range of diverse authors and perspectives, this book not only tracks the emergence of the dancer as a key figure in the genre, it also connects the contributions of past and present choreographers from the beginning of the 20th century and right up to today.  Dustyn Martincich is a Professor of Theatre and Dance at Bucknell University. Her research interests involve investigating narrative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary possibilities in theatre and dance performance and musical theatre dance studies that focuses on the work of the ensemble. She has movement directed, choreographed, and performed for concert dance and theatrical stages. She has been recently published in Studies in Musical Theatre, and in edited collections like Gender Sex, and Sexuality in Musical Theatre (edited by Kelly Kessler), Dueling Grounds: Revolution and Revelation in the Musical Hamilton (edited by Paul Laird and Mary Jo Lodge), and Toni Morrison: Forty Years in The Clearing (edited by Carmen Gillespie). Phoebe Rumsey is a Senior Lecturer in Musical Theatre and Course Leader of the BA (Hons) Musical Theater degree at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. She received her PhD from The Graduate Center, CUNY, and holds an MA in Performance Studies from NYU, an MA in Theatre from UNLV, and a BFA in Contemporary Dance from Simon Fraser University. A scholar and practitioner, her research has been published in The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Politics, Studies in Musical Theatre, The Routledge Companion to the Contemporary Musical and Reframing The Musical: Race, Culture, and Identity (Palgrave). She is the author of Embodied Nostalgia: Social Dance, Communities and the Choreographing of Musical Theatre (Routledge). Along with her engagement in academic studies Dr. Rumsey has worked extensively as a performer and choreographer. How to become a PATRON of Broadway Nation! This podcast is made possible in part by the generous support of our Patron Club Members, including long-time patron Judy Hucka. For just $7.00 a month, you will receive exclusive access to never-before-heard, unedited versions of many of the discussions that I have with my guests — in fact, I often record nearly twice as much conversation as ends up in the edited versions. You will also have access to additional in-depth discussions with my frequent co-host, Albert Evans, that have not been featured on the podcast. All patrons receive special “on-air” shout-outs and acknowledgment of your vital support of this podcast. And if you are very enthusiastic about Broadway Nation, there are additional PATRON levels that come with even more benefits. If you would like to support the work of Broadway Nation and receive these exclusive member benefits, please just click on this link: https://broadwaynationpodcast.supercast.tech/ Thank you in advance for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I'm super excited to share a powerful talk from The Big Talk Academy's Virtual Showcase.    This curated showcase features thought leaders, game-changing speakers, and influential voices who I've mentored in my signature speaker certification program. As a bonus, you'll get to hear my live feedback on this showcase talk, and there are sure to be plenty of takeaways for you as well.   This week, you'll hear from Naomi Vladeck with her talk, “How to Brave Creativity and Turn Fear Into Excitement.”   Naomi Vladeck is the award-winning author of Braving Creativity, Artists Who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation. She is a certified transformational coach with a Masters in Performance Studies from NYU. She is a lifelong non-profit professional dedicated to championing independent artists.   In her talk, she explores: Navigating significant life changes and the power of embracing uncertainty  What happens when you challenge old beliefs and identities during times of crisis The importance of sharing personal stories and experiences How to approach change as an opportunity rather than something to be feared or controlled More from Naomi Vladeck   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativitymatterscoaching/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-vladeck    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naomi.vladeck  More from Tricia    Apply to publish your book with The Big Talk Press  Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram  Connect with me on Facebook  Connect with me on LinkedIn  Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com 

Join the Beyond the Thesis Skool community! Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, the podcast that explores unconventional career paths for PhD graduates.! In today's episode, titled "Outside-the-Box Career Paths Post-PhD," our host David Mendes sits down with Sara Thompson, a seasoned public speaking coach and nonprofit professional. During the conversationm, Sara shares her inspiring journey from academia to the nonprofit sector, shedding light on the challenges and transitions faced by PhD holders when academic roles are limited. Sara's story is a testament to the power of transferable skills and the importance of expanding your network beyond the academic bubble. From her initial aim to enter arts administration to discovering her role at Habitat for Humanity through a serendipitous meeting, Sara illustrates how unexpected connections can lead to rewarding career opportunities. Together, David and Sara delve into strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, the value of viewing your PhD as versatile training, and the crucial role of presentation skills in career development. Whether you're considering a career shift or looking for inspiration on how to use your advanced degree in new ways, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice. Tune in to hear how Sara's experiences can help you rethink your career trajectory and embrace new possibilities. Don't forget to share your thoughts and join the conversation on LinkedIn and YouTube. Now, let's go beyond the thesis! Sara Thompson has a decade of professional experience working with others to help them reach their public speaking goals. While completing her Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Maryland, she realized that academia wasn't the right path for her and started exploring other options of what she could do with her doctoral training. While at Maryland, she taught her department's oral communication course and soon discovered that helping people find their voices was her passion. It wasn't long before she began her private consulting practice. After completing her PhD, she spent 5 years working in the nonprofit field while coaching and consulting on the side. In November of 2023, she went all in on That Presentation Coach, and has been self-employed ever since. Sara has taught hundreds of people of all ages and from fields as varied as business, law, academia, the sciences, information technology, medicine, and the humanities. No matter what your background or public speaking experience is, she can help. What we covered in the interview: Uncovering Hidden Opportunities: Sara emphasized the importance of expanding your network beyond the academic circle. Believe it or not, a casual conversation about dog walking led to a pivotal job opportunity for her. Focusing on Transferable Skills: Whether it's research, critical thinking, or public speaking, the skills you develop during your PhD are incredibly valuable in various industries. Sarah's journey to nonprofit management and public speaking consulting is a testament to this! Embracing the Journey and Self-Belief: The transition from academia can be challenging, and imposter syndrome is real. However, adopting the "yes and" mindset from improvisation can lead to unexpected and rewarding opportunities.

I'm always interested in project management - how big and complex projects come to life. I'm always interested in inspiration - where the ideas come from and the WHY behind them. This interview gives us ALL of that and more!    Born in Dublin, very close to the location of many of Handel's Dublin performances in 1741and 1742, Dr. Desmond Earley is an accomplished harpsichordist, conductor, Baroque- and Choral-Music specialist, educator, arts ambassador, and composer. Hailed by The Irish Times as ‘enterprising and wide ranging', he is an Associate Professor specialising in Performance Studies, Desmond is the founding Artistic Director of the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin. His work with this group has reached listeners in over 150 countries worldwide; recordings of Choral Scholars on the Signum Classics label – released under his direction – have enjoyed over 11 million streams on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music; and, YouTube views of Desmond Earley and Choral Scholars exceed 32 million, with over 100,000 channel subscribers. As a celebrated composer and arranger, Desmond has published works with Music Sales (UK), Hal Leonard Corporation (USA), Alliance Music (USA) and with Seolta Music (IRL) where he serves as editor of the international ‘College Choral Series'. He has created bespoke arrangements for renowned ensembles including the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, the Portland Symphony Orchestra (Maine, USA), Tenebrae (UK), and the Irish Baroque Orchestra. His acclaimed work Body of the Moon (2017), based on a setting of texts by Galileo Galilei, was commissioned by All Classical Radio (USA) to be played during the progress of the total solar eclipse across the United States of America that same year. He was recently awarded an Arts Council of Ireland Bursary and is currently working on a choral/instrumental collection titled 'Dracula Reflected', inspired by Bram Stoker's famous epistolary. As an instrumentalist and director, Desmond has worked with many of the world's finest orchestras including the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Irish Baroque Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, European Union Chamber Orchestra and English Chamber Orchestra. Desmond has also collaborated with some of the world's great musicians including Christopher Hogwood, Monica Huggett, Konrad Junghaenel, and Sir James Galway. Check out the new album! Follow the choral scholars on Instagram or Youtube.  Follow Desmond Earley on Facebook or Instagram.   Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music and audio editing by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams.  You can read more or hop onto a short discovery call from my website. I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!          

Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Artistic Director, Jody Sperling In this episode of Dance Talk, host Joanne Carey chats with Jody Sperling, the artistic director of Time Lapse Dance. They explore Jody's journey into dance, the absolute joy it brings, and the influence of historical figures especially Loie Fuller. The discussion delves into the intersection of dance and science, particularly in relation to climate change and environmental themes. Jody shares insights on the role of costumes in her performances, the experience of dancing, and the importance of community connection. They also touch on the two solo works Jody created in homage to Loïe Fuller, Claire de Lune and Vive La Loïe! (world premiere) on the Paul Taylor Company  for their Lincoln Center Season at the Koch Theater.  Tune in - I am sure you  will find Jody's joy and exuberance infectious! Jody Sperling is A New York City-based dancer-choreographer,who has created more than 50 works. She is considered the world's leading exponent of the style of early modern dancer and performance technologist ⁠Loïe Fuller⁠ (1862-1928). Sperling has expanded Fuller's genre into the 21st century, deploying it in the context of contemporary and environmental performance forms. She is currently Eco-Artist-in-Residence at The New York Society for Ethical Culture. Years of working in Fuller's idiom has influenced Sperling's awareness of the body's relationship with the larger environment. In 2014, she participated in a polar science mission—as the first choreographer-in-residence aboard a US Coast Guard icebreaker—and danced on Arctic sea ice. Her short film Ice Floe, shot during the expedition, won a Creative Climate Award. Following her Arctic experience, her artistic focus has been on engaging with climate creatively. Sperling earned a World Choreography Award nomination for her work on the French feature film “The Dancer” (Dir. Stephanie Di Giusto, 2016 Cannes Film Festival). She is also featured and created a new work for the Fuller documentary Obsessed with Light (Dirs. Sabine Krayenbuehl and Zeva Oelbaum, premiere 2023 Rome Film Fest).  Sperling and company have performed or taught throughout the US and in Bahrain, Canada, France, India, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Nigeria, Russia, and Scotland. She holds a BA from Wesleyan University in Dance and Italian Studies, an MA in Performance Studies from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, and an MFA in Dance from Montclair State University. Sperling and Time Lapse Dance have received commissions from the Vermont Performance Lab with Marlboro College, The University of Wyoming through the NEA American Masterpieces Program, and the Streb Lab for Action Mechanics. Works have been featured in the repertory of The Netherlands' Introdans ensemble and performed by Ice Theatre of New York. Sperling, also a dance writer and scholar, has served on the Board of Directors of the Society of Dance History Scholars (SDHS). Her dance writings have appeared online and in print in Dance Magazine, The Village Voice, The SDHS Conference Proceedings, The International Encyclopedia of Dance, and she has contributed chapters to the books Birds of Paradise: Costume as Cinematic Spectacle (British Film Institute, 2014) and Milestones in Dance in the USA (Routledge, 2022). Prior to founding Time Lapse Dance, Sperling performed as a dancer in the works of other choreographers including Sarah Michelson and Yvonne Rainer.  ⁠⁠⁠ Learn More ⁠www.timelapsedance.com/⁠ Tickets to see Jody's work with the Paul Taylor Company  ⁠https://www.davidhkochtheater.com/tickets-and-events/paul-taylor⁠ Follow “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠ Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.  Please leave us review about our podcast!  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

Send your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!In this episode, Budi sits down with Richard Schechner to talk about his extradoinary career in theatre.Richard Schechner, one of the founders of Performance Studies, is a performance theorist, theater director, author, editor of TDR and the Enactments book series, University Professor, and Professor of Performance Studies. Schechner combines his work in performance theory with innovative approaches to the broad spectrum of performance including theatre, play, ritual, dance, music, popular entertainments, sports, politics, performance in everyday life, etc. in order to understand performative behavior not just as an object of study, but also as an active artistic-intellectual practice.  He founded The Performance Group and East Coast Artists.  His theatre productions include Dionysus in 69, Commune, The Tooth of Crime, Mother Courage and Her Children, Seneca's Oedipus, Faust/gastronome, Three Sisters, Hamlet, The Oresteia, YokastaS, Swimming to Spalding, and Imagining O. His books include Public Domain, Environmental Theater, Performance Theory, The Future of Ritual, Between Theater and Anthropology, Performance Studies: An Introduction, and Performed Imaginaries. As of 2018, his books have been translated into 18 languages. His theatre work has been seen in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. He has directed performance workshops and lectured on every continent except Antarctica.  He has been awarded numerous fellowships including Guggenheim, NEH, ACLS, and fellowships at Dartmouth, Cornell, Yale, Princeton, and the Central School of Speech and Drama, London.Support the showIf you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

How can technology enhance all kinds of performance? For the last episode of the series, host Ruby Lott-Lavigna is joined by Dr Paul Clarke, a Senior Lecturer in Performance Studies at the University of Bristol. Together they discuss what augmented reality has to offer the world from a performance perspective, the benefits this could have on the development of societies, and the possibilities these new technologies can unlock for the future.Find out more about our new MA Immersive Arts (Virtual and Augmented Reality) programme

Sarah is a theatre researcher with a background in film studies, digital performance and puppetry. Their research and writing has focused on the intersection of theatre, media and emerging technologies, including 4 books and over 50 articles and essays. They currently serve as the Dean of the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design at York University and as a Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies.Jody and Sarah explore the impact of social media and algorithmic culture on performance and authenticity. She highlights the need to create spaces for low-stakes failure and challenges the success bias in society. Sarah's LinksIG: @sbaychengX: @sbaychenghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sbaycheng/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny is joined by his husband, Craig, to discuss the slew of recent political dramas at the national level. They use their perspective as scholars of Performance Studies (and queer theory and popular culture and...) to review the Republican National Convention, the selection of J.D. Vance as the GOP Vice President candidate, and the elevation of Kamala Harris to potential Democratic Presidential nominee after the stepping down of Joe Biden from the ticket. 

Climate change is an extremely serious issue, but can comedy help us cope with - and communicate about - it? We hear from the University of Colorado, Boulder where students can take a course in ‘climate comedy' that ends in them performing on stage in a comedy club. And we unpack the power of cartoons from the World Economic Forum's climate ‘cartoonathon'. Thumbnail image: Wade Kimbrough (with the help of A.I.) The caption reads: "Changing paths? That's not in this quarter's budget." Guests: , Professor, Director of Graduate Studies in Theatre & Performance Studies, University of Colorado, Boulder: , Professor, , University of Colorado, Boulder Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum John Letzing, Digital Editor, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Links: Inside the Greenhouse: 2024 Inside the Greenhouse Climate Comedy Special: Earth Decides: Cartoonathon: Podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on : - - : - : - : Join the :

On this episode, Nick speaks with Susanna Weygandt a scholar studying performance theories of Russian and East European theater. She discusses the work of Anatoly Vasiliev, famed Russian theater director for the Moscow School of Dramatic Arts. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE GUEST: Elena Susanna Weygandt analyzes and documents performance theories indigenous to Russia and East Europe that have not yet been documented. She draws on methods of interview and ethnography as well as digital display in her research on contemporary topics. In her soon-to-be published book with the University of Wisconsin Press, From Metaphor to Direct Speech: Drama and Performance Theory in Contemporary Russia, she identifies the main writers and performance theories of the vibrant movement, Novaia Drama, and situates this pioneering literature in the contemporary Russian literary canon, the Performance Studies field, and within Post-Soviet studies.  The New Dramatists assert that it is precisely in the theatre, with its inherent form of critique and reflection provided by the stage, where the contemporary moment of the present can be held at arm's length away, which creates enough of a distance from the present for a historical perspective about it to emerge. This research has shaped her into a scholar and teacher of visual language, the body, feminist art, gender, exhibition on digital platforms, and all genres of documentary and realism in Russian and East European literature. Her publications on these topics of cultural history in Russia and East Europe from 1953 to the present appear in The Russian Review, Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema, TDR: The Drama Review, Apparatus: Film, Media, and Digital Cultures in Central and Eastern Europe, and in a co-edited anthology published by Columbia UP. She received her training in Slavic Languages and Literatures from Princeton (PhD 2015; Graduate Certificate in History of Science 2015). At Sewanee: The University of the South she teaches all levels of Russian in the Russian Department and her joint affiliation in the Humanities Program. https://new.sewanee.edu/programs-of-study/russian/faculty-staff/susanna-weygandt/ If you have questions, comments, or would like to be a guest on the show, please email slavxradio@utexas.edu and we will be in touch! PRODUCTION CREDITSAssistant EP: Misha Simanovskyy (@MSimanovskyy)Associate Producer: Cullan Bendig (@cullanwithana)Associate Producer: Eliza FisherAssistant Producer: Taylor HelmcampAssistant Producer/Videographer: Basil FedunSocial Media Manager: Faith VanVleetHost/Supervising Producer: Nicholas Pierce Main Theme by Charlie Harper and additional background music by Beat Mekanik, Crowander, Dlay) Executive Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (@M_S_Daniel) www.msdaniel.com

On this episode, Nick speaks with Susanna Weygandt a scholar studying performance theories of Russian and East European theater. She discusses the work of Anatoly Vasiliev, famed Russian theater director for the Moscow School of Dramatic Arts. Thanks for listening! ABOUT THE GUEST: Elena Susanna Weygandt analyzes and documents performance theories indigenous to Russia and East Europe that have not yet been documented. She draws on methods of interview and ethnography as well as digital display in her research on contemporary topics. In her soon-to-be published book with the University of Wisconsin Press, From Metaphor to Direct Speech: Drama and Performance Theory in Contemporary Russia, she identifies the main writers and performance theories of the vibrant movement, Novaia Drama, and situates this pioneering literature in the contemporary Russian literary canon, the Performance Studies field, and within Post-Soviet studies. The New Dramatists assert that it is precisely in the theatre, with its inherent form of critique and reflection provided by the stage, where the contemporary moment of the present can be held at arm's length away, which creates enough of a distance from the present for a historical perspective about it to emerge. This research has shaped her into a scholar and teacher of visual language, the body, feminist art, gender, exhibition on digital platforms, and all genres of documentary and realism in Russian and East European literature. Her publications on these topics of cultural history in Russia and East Europe from 1953 to the present appear in The Russian Review, Studies in Russian and Soviet Cinema, TDR: The Drama Review, Apparatus: Film, Media, and Digital Cultures in Central and Eastern Europe, and in a co-edited anthology published by Columbia UP. She received her training in Slavic Languages and Literatures from Princeton (PhD 2015; Graduate Certificate in History of Science 2015). At Sewanee: The University of the South she teaches all levels of Russian in the Russian Department and her joint affiliation in the Humanities Program. https://new.sewanee.edu/programs-of-study/russian/faculty-staff/susanna-weygandt/ If you have questions, comments, or would like to be a guest on the show, please email slavxradio@utexas.edu and we will be in touch! PRODUCTION CREDITS Assistant EP: Misha Simanovskyy (@MSimanovskyy) Associate Producer: Cullan Bendig (@cullanwithana) Associate Producer: Eliza Fisher Assistant Producer: Taylor Helmcamp Assistant Producer/Videographer: Basil Fedun Social Media Manager: Faith VanVleet Host/Supervising Producer: Nicholas Pierce Main Theme by Charlie Harper and additional background music by Beat Mekanik, Crowander, Dlay) Executive Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (@MSDaniel) www.msdaniel.com DISCLAIMER: Texas Podcast Network is brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcasts at no charge. Podcasts appearing on the network and this webpage represent the views of the hosts, not of The University of Texas at Austin. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/9a59b135-7876-4254-b600-3839b3aa3ab1/P1EKcswq.png

SUMMARY In this month's episode of The SpokenWeb Podcast, ShortCuts is taking over the airwaves. ShortCuts is the monthly minisode that takes you on a deep dive into archival sound through a short ‘cut' of audio. In this fifth season, ShortCuts producer Katherine McLeod has been presenting a series of live conversations recorded at the 2023 SpokenWeb Symposium – and in this full episode, we're rolling out the last of those recordings. You'll hear from Moynan King, Erica Isomura and Rémy Bocquillon. You'll also hear the voices of our then-supervising producer Kate Moffatt and our then-sound designer Miranda Eastwood, who was there behind-the-scenes recording the audio and who joins in the conversations too.  Listening is at the heart of each conversation, and each conversation ends with the question: What are you listening to now? That ends up being quite an eclectic playlist and do check the Show Notes below for links. If you like what you hear, check out the rest of Season Five of ShortCuts for conversations with Jennifer Waits, Brian Fauteaux, and XiaoXuan Huang. And, of course, this month's episode with the longest ShortCuts yet: “ShortCuts Live! Talking about Listening with Moynan King, Erica Isomura, and Rémy Bocquillon.”*SHOW NOTES TRACE at Theatre Passe MurailleSteve Roach, Quiet Music 1False Knees, Montreal-based graphic artist drawing birds talkingÉliane RadigueKishi Bashi, “Manchester.” (Did you catch that this song is about writing a novel and Erica had just talked about novels? Not to mention the bird references. There are many more Kishi Bashi songs to listen to, but linking this since we played a clip from this one in the episode for these serendipitous reasons!) *BIOS Moynan King Moynan King is a performer, director, curator, writer, and scholar. She was the recipient of a 2020 Canadian Screen Award for her writing on CBC's Baroness von Sketch Show on which she also made regular appearances as an actor. She is the author of six plays, and the creator of many performances including TRACE with Tristan Whiston. Moynan was the co-founder and director of the Hysteria Festival, the co-director of the Rhubarb! Festival (for four years), and has been the curator of multiple cabaret events including Cheap Queers. As an Assistant Artistic Director and Associate Artist at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre for a total nine years, they developed such works as The Beauty Salon and Bathory among many others. Moynan holds a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies from York University. Her critical writing on theatre and performance is widely published and they are the editor of Queer Performance: Women and Trans Artists (CTR 149), Queer/Play: An Anthology of Queer Women's Performance and Plays, and co-editor of Sound & Performance (CTR 184) with Megan Johnson. As of September 2022, Moynan will be post-doctoral fellow at the University of Western Ontario working with Dr. Spy Dénommé-Welch on a sound-based research project entitled Queer Resonance.Erica IsomuraBorn and raised on the west coast, Erica H Isomura is a poet, essayist, and multi-disciplinary artist, exploring graphic forms and mixed-media art. Her work speaks to a complex relationship with land, politics, and yonsei 四世 Japanese and diasporic Cantonese identity. Erica's writing has appeared in Canadian literary and independent magazines, including ArtsEverywhere.ca, ROOM Magazine, Briarpatch, The Tyee, XtraMagazine.com, The Fiddlehead, Vallum, and carte blanche, among others. In 2023, Erica was artist-in-residence at The Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency in Steveston Village, BC. Erica is a recipient of ROOM magazine's Emerging Writer Award and won first prize in Briarpatch's Writing In The Margins contest for creative non-fiction. Erica currently resides in Tkarón:to/Toronto, ON. https://ericahiroko.ca/Rémy BocquillonRémy Bocquillon is a Postdoctoral researcher and Lecturer in Sociology at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany. His research interests revolve around epistemic practices bridging the gap between arts, science, and philosophy, which he explores through his own creative work as a sound artist and musician. His latest projects include the publication of his book “Sound Formations. Towards a sociological thinking-with sounds” and the sound installation “Activating Space | Prehending the City”.https://remybocquillon.eu/*Kate Moffatt (interviewer) is a PhD student in the Department of English at Simon Fraser University. Her research interests include British Romanticism, women's authorship, walking and pedestrianism, and print culture. She is the former supervising producer of The SpokenWeb Podcast, and she is the current co-host of The WPHP Monthly Mercury podcast.Miranda Eastwood (sound recording) is a game writer and interdisciplinary artist based in Montréal. Miranda holds a master's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing at Concordia University, where they passionately pursued works of many forms, including the development of a radio drama, several ongoing comics, and the release of a full-length audiobook, and made audio as the sound designer for The SpokenWeb Podcast. https://mirandaeastwood.com/Katherine McLeod (producer) is an Assistant Professor, Limited Term Appointment, in the Department of English at Concordia University. She is the principal investigator for her SSHRC-funded IDG project “Literary Radio: Developing New Methods of Audio Research.” She has co-edited with Jason Camlot a recent special issue of English Studies in Canada, “New Sonic Approaches in Literary Studies.” She co-hosts The SpokenWeb Podcast and produces ShortCuts as a series for the podcast feed.

Catherine Ming T'ien Duffly is an Associate Professor at Reed College in the Theatre Department. While pursuing her BA in History, Kate found her calling to combine social justice and theater and pursued a PhD in Performance Studies from UC, Berkeley. She now teaches socially engaged and community-based theatre, race theory and performance, directing, and puppetry. We talk about Kate's love of teaching and the cool parade she's putting on to boost community joy. This podcast shows you how to combine your gifts to find your bigger calling, too. It also gives you tips and clues for creating passion projects to boost your well-being and help make the world a better place. Kate is the president of the board of Oregon's Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) theatre company ⁠Theatre Diaspora⁠. ⁠Learn more⁠ about her First Annual Everything Under the Sun Parade in Sellwood, Portland, OR, on June 15 and free puppet-building workshops on June 5, 8 and 12. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drmichellechappel/support

2023 Bessie Outstanding Creator/Choreographer for The Jazz Continuum, 2021 Bessie Outstanding Performer award winner, and New York Times lauded Best Dance & Breakout Star LaTasha Barnes is an internationally awarded and critically-acclaimed dance artist, choreographer, educator, and tradition-bearer of Black American Social Dance from Richmond, VA. She is globally celebrated for her musicality, athleticism, and joyful presence throughout the cultural traditions she bears: House Dance, Hip-Hop, Waacking, Authentic Jazz, and Lindy Hop, among them. Barnes' expansive artistic, competitive, and performative skills have made her a frequent collaborator to Dorrance Dance, Singapore-based Timbre Arts Group, Ephrat Asherie Dance, and many more.Barnes' leadership and business skills have placed her in positions of service as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival®, Vice President of Marketing & Outreach for the International Lindy Hop Championship®, Board Member of the Black Lindy Hoppers Fund, the Frankie Manning Foundation, and a contributing member to the NEFER Global Movement Collective.Expanding the scope of impact for the communities she serves, Barnes completed her self-designed Masters in Ethnochoreology, Black Studies and Performance Studies thru New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study (2019). Her thesis and continued applied research are working to bridge the gap between communities of practice and academic cultural dance research, performance, preservation and pedagogy.  In support of this dialogue, Barnes was honored to be a contributing author to the award winning text Rooted Jazz Dance: Africanist Aesthetics and Equity in the Twenty-First Century - Univ. FL Press (2021). Ensuring future artists and dance scholars maintain authentic cultural context as they move through the world bearing forth Black dance traditions. To further support this effort Barnes joined the esteemed faculty of Arizona State University School of Music, Dance & Theater as Asst. Prof of Dance in Fall 2021.From the analysis of here research and in deeper concert with the mission to strengthen Black artists reverence for and expression with Jazz, Barnes is honored to be the visionary creator and Artistic Director of the multi-award winning intergenerational and intercommunal cultural arts project and stage experience The Jazz Continuum, commissioned and presented by Guggenheim Works & Process and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in 2021.Additionally she is deeply honored to be a part of the Brain Trust that developed the ground-breaking stage production Swing Out, bringing the passion and power of Lindy Hop and its community to the concert stage. The New York Times said of her collaboration with Caleb Teicher in Swing Out, “Barnes is especially extraordinary for the way the past and the present can pass through her...”Across all her efforts, Barnes' eternal purpose is to inspire fellow artists and arts enthusiasts to champion artivism through cultivating an authentic sense of self and intention in their creative expressions and daily lives.

Teachers once said, “She'll never amount to anything academically,” but Arielle proved them wrong.This podcast episode celebrates the resilience and brilliance of women with ADHD, featuring Arielle Paul's remarkable journey. Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and strategies, such as neurofeedback and tailored education, triumph is within reach.Arielle's story highlights the challenges of ADHD and dyslexia, showing how she turned her struggles into strengths. Her journey through academic hurdles to becoming a successful journalist illustrates how every challenge can lead to incredible growth.Arielle Paul is a writer, musician, adventurer, and lifelong student and practitioner of Kriya Yoga.Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia at ten, she couldn't read or write. Despite teachers saying she would “never amount to anything academically” and suggesting Ritalin, her parents had other plans. Through neurofeedback therapy, tireless work with tutors, and meditation, she eventually graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UC Berkeley with a double major in English and Performance Studies.Turning learning disabilities and the written word into something tangible and meaningful has been the cornerstone of Arielle's journey. She wrote for the Los Angeles Times for six years, penning the My Favorite Room column and covering design, architecture, and mental health stories. Now, as a contributing reporter for The New York Times, she writes on development in live-work-play spaces intersecting with sustainability and climate change. Her feature on excess water consumption in Dubai, which appeared on the Business and International front pages, brought desalination to the forefront at last year's United Nations Climate Change Conference.Born and raised in Los Angeles, Arielle is also the proud mother of three adorable cats – Frodo, Hobbes, and Drogon.Resources:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellepaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariellepaul/ NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/by/arielle-paul https://muckrack.com/arielle-paul ------Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/bookJoin Your ADHD Brain is A-OK: https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aokVisit our website: https://adhdforsmartwomen.comJoin our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tracyotsukaJoin What Do I Do With My Life Masterclass:spyhappy.me/classUnlock your best days with Blends:https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/blendsSend us a Text Message. Are you feeling uncertain about your life's direction? Join Tracy Otsuka's free "What Do I Do With My Life Masterclass" to discover how to make better, more confident decisions and realize your full potential. Become an expert on yourself and choose the right path forward. Register now at spyhappy.me/class.

Petra Kuppers is a disability culture activist and a community performance artist who uses somatics, performance, and speculative writing to engage audiences toward more socially just and enjoyable futures. She is the Anita Gonzalez Collegiate Professor of Performance Studies and Disability Culture at the University of Michigan, a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow, and codirector of the somatic writing studio Turtle Disco. Her third performance poetry collection, Gut Botany, was named one of the top ten US poetry books of 2020 by the New York Public Library, and it won the 2022 Creative Book Award by the Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment. Her fourth collection, Diver Beneath the Street - true crime meets ecopoetry at the level of the soil – was published by Wayne State University Press in 2024.https://www.petrakuppers.com/https://wsupress.wayne.edu/9780814351116/

------------------Support the channel------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenter PayPal: paypal.me/thedissenter PayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuy PayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9l PayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpz PayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9m PayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao   ------------------Follow me on--------------------- Website: https://www.thedissenter.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedissenteryt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDissenterYT   This show is sponsored by Enlites, Learning & Development done differently. Check the website here: http://enlites.com/   Dr. Ann Pellegrini is Professor of Performance Studies & Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University, and a psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City. Their previous books include Performance Anxieties: Staging Psychoanalysis, Staging Race (Routledge, 1997) and the 2014 Lambda Finalist in Best LGBT Non-Fiction “You Can Tell Just by Looking” and 20 Other Myths About LGBT Life and People, coauthored with Michael Bronski and Michael Amico (Beacon Press, 2013). Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou is a psychoanalyst in private practice in NYC and a member of the faculty at the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. They are both authors of Gender Without Identity. In this episode, we focus on Gender Without Identity. We start by talking about the history behind the book, and how psychoanalysis usually approaches LGBTQ+ people. We discuss the importance of history and social context, and we get into Drs. Pellegrini and Saketopoulou's approach to gender identity. We discuss the issues with “born this way” arguments. We also talk about trauma from a psychoanalytic perspective, gender dysphoria, and how people deal with trauma. -- A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS/SUPPORTERS: PER HELGE LARSEN, JERRY MULLER, HANS FREDRIK SUNDE, BERNARDO SEIXAS, OLAF ALEX, ADAM KESSEL, MATTHEW WHITINGBIRD, ARNAUD WOLFF, TIM HOLLOSY, HENRIK AHLENIUS, FILIP FORS CONNOLLY, DAN DEMETRIOU, ROBERT WINDHAGER, RUI INACIO, ZOOP, MARCO NEVES, COLIN HOLBROOK, PHIL KAVANAGH, SAMUEL ANDREEFF, FRANCIS FORDE, TIAGO NUNES, FERGAL CUSSEN, HAL HERZOG, NUNO MACHADO, JONATHAN LEIBRANT, JOÃO LINHARES, STANTON T, SAMUEL CORREA, ERIK HAINES, MARK SMITH, JOÃO EIRA, TOM HUMMEL, SARDUS FRANCE, DAVID SLOAN WILSON, YACILA DEZA-ARAUJO, ROMAIN ROCH, DIEGO LONDOÑO CORREA, YANICK PUNTER, CHARLOTTE BLEASE, NICOLE BARBARO, ADAM HUNT, PAWEL OSTASZEWSKI, NELLEKE BAK, GUY MADISON, GARY G HELLMANN, SAIMA AFZAL, ADRIAN JAEGGI, PAULO TOLENTINO, JOÃO BARBOSA, JULIAN PRICE, EDWARD HALL, HEDIN BRØNNER, DOUGLAS FRY, FRANCA BORTOLOTTI, GABRIEL PONS CORTÈS, URSULA LITZCKE, SCOTT, ZACHARY FISH, TIM DUFFY, SUNNY SMITH, JON WISMAN, WILLIAM BUCKNER, PAUL-GEORGE ARNAUD, LUKE GLOWACKI, GEORGIOS THEOPHANOUS, CHRIS WILLIAMSON, PETER WOLOSZYN, DAVID WILLIAMS, DIOGO COSTA, ANTON ERIKSSON, CHARLES MOREY, ALEX CHAU, AMAURI MARTÍNEZ, CORALIE CHEVALLIER, BANGALORE ATHEISTS, LARRY D. LEE JR., OLD HERRINGBONE, MICHAEL BAILEY, DAN SPERBER, ROBERT GRESSIS, IGOR N, JEFF MCMAHAN, JAKE ZUEHL, BARNABAS RADICS, MARK CAMPBELL, TOMAS DAUBNER, LUKE NISSEN, KIMBERLY JOHNSON, JESSICA NOWICKI, LINDA BRANDIN, NIKLAS CARLSSON, GEORGE CHORIATIS, VALENTIN STEINMANN, PER KRAULIS, KATE VON GOELER, ALEXANDER HUBBARD, BR, MASOUD ALIMOHAMMADI, JONAS HERTNER, URSULA GOODENOUGH, DAVID PINSOF, SEAN NELSON, MIKE LAVIGNE, JOS KNECHT, ERIK ENGMAN, LUCY, YHONATAN SHEMESH, MANVIR SINGH, AND PETRA WEIMANN! A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY PRODUCERS, YZAR WEHBE, JIM FRANK, ŁUKASZ STAFINIAK, TOM VANEGDOM, BERNARD HUGUENEY, CURTIS DIXON, BENEDIKT MUELLER, THOMAS TRUMBLE, KATHRINE AND PATRICK TOBIN, JONCARLO MONTENEGRO, AL NICK ORTIZ, NICK GOLDEN, AND CHRISTINE GLASS! AND TO MY EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS, MATTHEW LAVENDER, SERGIU CODREANU, BOGDAN KANIVETS, ROSEY, AND GREGORY HASTINGS!

Sir Richard Evans, Margaret Heffernan, Isabel Oakeshott, Quassim Cassam join Anne McElvoy to look at the ideas shaping our lives today. Are they optimists or pessimists ? How negative should we be in political campaigning, doomscrolling, parenting, writing reviews or giving academic feedback. What are intellectual vices and how might they help us think about truth and conspiracy theories? And "Have a nice day" - we look at the demand to perform a role in the workplace.Professor Sir Richard J Evans is an historian of modern Germany and modern Europe, and has published over 20 books in the field, most recently The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815-1915 and Eric Hobsbawm: A Life in History. In August his new book comes out called Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, CEO and author of books including Uncharted: How to Map the Future Together and Beyond Measure: The Impact of Small Changes Quassim Cassam is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick. His books include Ekstremisme, The Epistemology of Democracy and Vice Epistemology. Isabel Oakeshott is an award winning British political journalist. Her books include The Pandemic Diaries written with Matt Hancock, Life Support: Farmaggedon written with Michael Ashcroft. Dr Jaswinder Blackwell-Pal is a Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies at Queen Mary University of London. She's been announced this week as one of 10 early career academics who've been chosen as the 2024 New Generation Thinkers – that's a scheme to share academic research on the radio which the BBC runs with the Arts and Humanities Research Council. You can hear from all ten in a special New Thinking episode of our Arts & Ideas podcast where you will also find episodes of Free Thinking.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Steve Greenwood

Recent Hollywood films and TV shows have taken to presenting a “Magical Multiracial Past,” according to filmmaker Kabir Chibber in a recent New York Times Magazine article. It's a past where “every race exists, cheerfully and seemingly as equals, in the same place at the same time. History becomes an emoji, its flesh tone changing as needed.” Some of the backlash to so-called colorblind casting has been outright racist. But some of the pushback has come from artists of color who feel uncomfortable with utopic depictions that erase the racism of past eras. As Chibber argues, “the problem, for viewers, isn't wokeness run amok; it's the incoherence of the world we are watching.” We'll talk about the benefits and drawbacks of colorblind and color-conscious casting — and the uncomfortable truths it forces us to address. Guests: Kabir Chibber, writer and filmmaker Brandon David Wilson, writer; educator; filmmaker Maurice Emmanuel Parent, actor, director and professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, Tufts University

EU Notified Bodies TUV SUD Denmark under MDR –Welcome to the Brother or Sister: https://api.tech.ec.europa.eu/nando-prod/files?repo=nando&id=150a0abbc0d4397086d648963fc940a321e02c11&group=NOTIFICATION&download=true AFNOR 46th NB under MDR –Finally a second one for France: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/single-market-compliance-space/#/notified-bodies/notifications?organizationRefeCd=EPOS_43655&filter=notificationStatusId:1 MDCG 2024-4 Guidance–Safety reporting in Performance Studies or IVD: https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/5cc894e0-331d-4fa2-8ab3-cdd4437c48fc_en?filename=mdcg_2024-4_en.pdf Form: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhealth.ec.europa.eu%2Fdocument%2Fdownload%2F54cbbfd4-5808-4560-93ef-017f2a3b0f41_en%3Ffilename%3Dmdcg_2024-4_appendix_en.xlsm&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK MDCG 2024-5 Guidance – SInvestigator's Brochure for Clinical Investigation: https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/ee7ee8eb-841a-4085-a8dc-af6d55ebf1bd_en?filename=mdcg_2024-5_en.pdf Checklist 2024-5 https://health.ec.europa.eu/document/download/a387e3e7-65e3-4af5-bb98-2281949feded_en?filename=mdcg_2024-5-appendix-a_en.docx  Survey Article 17 – Reprocessing of single use devices: https://op.europa.eu/o/opportal-service/download-handler?identifier=35ea0c60-e82c-11ee-9ea8-01aa75ed71a1&format=pdf&language=en&productionSystem=cellar&part=      Team-NB: ESMINT initiative –  Call for expert: https://www.team-nb.org/esmint-initiative/  Spain AEMPS Bulletin on Health Products –  From Jan - March 2024: https://www.aemps.gob.es/informa/boletin-sobre-productos-sanitarios-enero-marzo-de-2024/#vigProdSan  Germany: Classification - Bfarm to help you classify your device: https://www.bfarm.de/DE/Medizinprodukte/Antraege-und-Meldungen/Antrag-auf-Klassifizierung/_artikel.html  Swiss: SaMD –  information sheet to help Software companies: https://www.swissmedic.ch/dam/swissmedic/en/dokumente/medizinprodukte/mep_urr/bw630_30_007d_mbmedizinprodukte-software.pdf.download.pdf/BW630_30_007e_MB%20Medical%20Device%20Software.pdf Turkey: 26 May 2024 –  Reminder of the May 26th, 2024 deadline for EU MDR https://titck.gov.tr/duyuru/imalatcisi-tarafindan-sure-uzatimindan-faydalanmayacak-urunlerin-uts-surecleri-24042024160706   Article to read European Medical Writers Association – Focus on Translation: https://journal.emwa.org/media/5111/mew-331-final.pdf   Training Training EU MDR –  Green Belt Certification Program GB31 May 2024: https://school.easymedicaldevice.com/course/gb31/  Malaysia training –  Calendar 2024: https://portal.mda.gov.my/index.php/doclink/mda-core-training-list-2024-latest-nur-izzati-adha-binti-zuman-mda-pdf/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJtZGEtY29yZS10cmFpbmluZy1saXN0LTIwMjQtbGF0ZXN0LW51ci1penphdGktYWRoYS1iaW50aS16dW1hbi1tZGEtcGRmIiwiaWF0IjoxNzE0MDEwNjUyLCJleHAiOjE3MTQwOTcwNTJ9.1KCY_1RCNi1mnJSCP30llN8kaBvcBJU6G_JMpc-OttI Team-NB training  -  IVDR technical Documentation July 3rd, 2024: https://www.team-nb.org/fourth-session-ivdr-technical-documentation-training-for-manufacturers/   Events  Events –  Check Medtech Conf: https://MedtechConf.com   Rest of the world  South Korea: Certificate Check –Verifying authenticity of certificates issued by MDFS: https://emedi.mfds.go.kr/msismext/emd/uif/issuDocTruflsEngView.do  South Korea: IVD method –How to register IVD in South Korea: https://www.law.go.kr/%EB%B2%95%EB%A0%B9/%EC%B2%B4%EC%99%B8%EC%A7%84%EB%8B%A8%EC%9D%98%EB%A3%8C%EA%B8%B0%EA%B8%B0%EB%B2%95/(19695,20230816)  South Korea: UDI rules to follow –Same but not the same: https://www.mfds.go.kr/eng/brd/m_40/down.do?brd_id=eng0011&seq=72636&data_tp=A&file_seq=1  Mexico: Draft Mexican official standard –Labelling of Medical Devices: https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5724246&fecha=23/04/2024#gsc.tab=0  Australia: Consultation on IFU –  Call for more flexibility: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/consultation/consultation-availability-instructions-use-ifu-more-flexible-formats   Podcast  Radiation Sterilisation Master File   -  Adam Issacs Rae: https://podcast.easymedicaldevice.com/279-2/  What is the impact of AI Act on Medical Devices –  Erik Vollebregt: https://podcast.easymedicaldevice.com/280-2/  Why and how to build your Quality Culture – Lesley Worthington: https://podcast.easymedicaldevice.com/281-2/      

This month we're rebroadcasting one of our favorites from 2022. Here, Mary talks with Petra Kuppers, a disability culture activist and community performance artist who lives in delighted concert with the natural world, sharing in powerful intelligence, adapdibility and love of True Nature. Petra holds the Anita Gonzalez Professor of Performance Studies and Disability Culture chair in English and Women's & Gender studies departments at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She also teaches on the low-residency MFA Interdisciplinary Arts faculty at Goddard College. In her work, Petra uses somatic and speculative writing as well as performance practice to engage audiences toward more socially just and enjoyable futures. She has written academic books on disability arts and culture, medicine and performance, and community performance.In their conversation, Mary and Petra explore the natural world and its diversity, alongside the political, spiritual and activist considerations that arise from being embodied.Learn more about Petra Kuppers' art, writing and activism by visiting her website at https://www.petrakuppers.comCheck out Petra's poetry books like Gut Botany, her speculative fiction like Ice Bar and her scholarship, most recently in her book Eco Soma with the University of Minnesota Press in the Art After Nature series. You can find more on disability culture in the anthology, Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong, available as a pdf at the link. And, in the meantime, Petra has been awarded and is currently a Guggenheime Fellow spending recent months at the Camargo Foundation in Southern France. You can check out the video work she's completed there - Crip/Mad Archive Dances project: a final 35 min video documentary.She's also completed a new poetry collection, Diver Beneath the Street -- true crime meets eco poetry at the level of the soil, out May 2024.

Tamara Trojanowska gave a lecture on “Cryptotheology, Psychobiography: Transgression in Polish 20th-Century Theatre” on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 4:00 pm in 206 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive. About the Lecture: Tamara Trojanowska will present on her current research, which focuses on the intersections of 20th and 21st-century drama and theatre with history and religious thought, highlighting identity, subversion, and transgression issues. Her latest research project, co-edited with Joanna Niżyńska and Przemysław Czapliński and entitled A History of Polish Literature and Culture: New Perspectives on 20th and 21st Centuries, includes her extensive analysis of the transgressive practices in Polish drama and theatre (“Delectatio furiosa, or the modes of cultural transgression”) among over sixty essays by colleagues from all over the world. She has also contributed a chapter on this subject to Theatermachine: Tadeusz Kantor in Context (eds. Magda Romanska and Cathleen Cioffi, 2020), with her investigations of the dramatic and the sacred resulting in a new selection of and an extensive introduction to the plays of Roman Brandstaetter (Dzień gniewu. Dramaty, 2016). About the Lecturer: A graduate of the Drama Centre at the University of Toronto (Ph.D.) and of Theatre Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków (MA), Tamara Trojanowska has also formerly held an Oxford University scholarship and an internship at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. She has taught at universities in Poland, Canada, and the United States, returning to the University of Toronto as a faculty member in 1998. Since then, she has directed the Polish Language and Literature Program at the Slavic Department, strengthening its profile and presence in North America, the University College Drama Program (2008-2012), and the Center for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies (2017-2021). She now serves as Vice-Dean Faculty and Academic Life in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

In this episode, Adam and Budi sit down with Balinese academic and performer, John Emigh, to discuss his extensive career.JOHN EMIGH is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University, where he taught and directed regularly from 1967 to 2009; from 2009 to 2018 he taught in the Brown/Trinity MFA program for actors and directors. He has also taught at NYU, Tufts University, and the Yale School of Drama. He was a founding member of the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) and of Performance Studies International (Psi), has served on the governing board of Psi, and was founding Chairperson of the Association for Asian Performance. He is the author of Masked Performance: The Play of Self and Other in Ritual and Theatre, based on extensive research on performance in Bali and India, co-author of the forthcoming Illustrated Prahlada Nataka of Odisha: Text, Translation, Music, and History of a Remarkable Theatrical and Devotional Tradition in India, and has written pioneering articles linking the fields of Neuroscience and Performance Studies. With his wife, Ulrike, he made the documentary fllm, Hajari Bhand: Jester without Court, now available on YouTube. He has directed over 80 plays in university and professional theatres, has performed one-person shows based on Balinese topeng (masked dance and theatre) throughout the US and Asia. and has presented invited papers and conducted workshops in Shanghai, New Delhi, Calcutta, Denpasar, and Brussels, as well as at numerous US and international conferences and universities. In 2009, he received the Association for Theatre in Higher Education's Career Achievement Award for Educational Theatre. Support the Show.If you enjoyed this week´s podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To submit a question: Voice- http://www.speakpipe.com/theatreofothers Email- podcast@theatreofothers.com Show Credits Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi MillerProducer: Jack BurmeisterMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comAdditional compositions by @jack_burmeister

Thinking Cap Theatre's Artistic Director Nicole Stodard talks with Carla Della Gatta PhD,  theatre historian and performance theorist on Shakespeare's problematic play The Taming of the Shrew. CARLA'S BIO Carla Della Gatta is a theatre historian and performance theorist whose research focuses on adaptation, ethnicity, and aurality. She is Associate Professor of Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Maryland. Della Gatta is author of Latinx Shakespeares: Staging US Intracultural Theater (2023) and co-editor of Shakespeare and Latinidad (2021). In 2023, she launched the first archive of Latinx theatrical adaptation, LatinxShakespeares.Org. She has received grants and fellowships from the Woodrow Wilson Foundation (now Citizens and Scholars), Folger Shakespeare Library, the New York Public Library, and The Wallace Foundation (Project Lead and co-PI). She has served as a scholar for the theatre for Shakespeare Center Los Angeles, The Public Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Victory Gardens, and more. She is on the Steering Committee for the Latinx Theatre Commons and a board member for the Arden series, Shakespeare and Social Justice, and the journal, Shakespeare Survey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-cap-theatre/support

Sydney Skybetter sits down with Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng, a performance studies professor, scholar, and Dean at York University in Toronto, Canada. They discuss their shared expertise in deaning, puppetry, and the COVID moment. Read the transcript, and more in our archives at https://www.are.na/choreographicinterfaces Like, subscribe, and review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dances-with-robots/id1715669152 Hear more from Sydney and Sarah via ON TAP: A Theatre and Performance Studies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-tap-065/id1081517199?i=1000621205821  The Dances with Robots Team Host: Sydney Skybetter Co-Host & Executive Producer: Ariane Michaud Archivist and Web Designer: Kate Gow Podcasting Consultant: Megan Hall Accessibility Consultant: Laurel Lawson Music: Kamala Sankaram Audio Production Consultant: Jim Moses Assistant Editor: Andrew Zukoski Student Associate: Rishika Kartik About CRCI The Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces (CRCI) explores the braid of choreography, computation and surveillance through an interdisciplinary lens. Find out more at www.choreographicinterfaces.org Brown University's Department of Theatre Arts & Performance Studies' Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces thanks the Marshall Woods Lectureships Foundation of Fine Arts, the Brown Arts Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for their generous support of this project. The Brown Arts Institute and the Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies are part of the Perelman Arts District.  

Sydney and Ariane showcase two groups of artists leading the way in combining technology with the performing arts. Sydney talks with choreographer Bill T. Jones, while Ariane chats with dancers Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson. See featured guests, read the transcript, and more in our archives at https://www.are.na/choreographicinterfaces Like, subscribe, and review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dances-with-robots/id1715669152 The Dances with Robots Team Host: Sydney Skybetter Co-Host & Executive Producer: Ariane Michaud Archivist and Web Designer: Kate Gow Podcasting Consultant: Megan Hall Accessibility Consultant: Laurel Lawson Music: Kamala Sankaram Audio Production Consultant: Jim Moses Assistant Editor: Andrew Zukoski Student Associate: Rishika Kartik About CRCI The Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces (CRCI) explores the braid of choreography, computation and surveillance through an interdisciplinary lens. Find out more at www.choreographicinterfaces.org Brown University's Department of Theatre Arts & Performance Studies' Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces thanks the Marshall Woods Lectureships Foundation of Fine Arts, the Brown Arts Institute, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for their generous support of this project. The Brown Arts Institute and the Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies are part of the Perelman Arts District.

"When we create these wonderful communities, whether in church, in organizations, in institutions, and in schools, all of that is built around human dignity. If we put dignity at the core, we will be surprised how we can maximize the authenticity of our communities and the authenticity of our togetherness and allow for us really to be intentional about seeing each other's dignity." -Dr. Beth-Sarah WrightIn this episode, Bishop Wright is joined by special guest Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright, author and speaker. Beth-Sarah shares her powerful story of battling clinical depression, and how embracing our vulnerabilities can spark deep healing and foster genuine community. They have a conversation about dignity through the lens of the Baptismal Covenant, the acronym behind her book DIGNITY and the strategies used to create authentic community. Listen in for the full conversation. - - - -Atlanta-based author and speaker, Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright writes to make a difference. She writes to develop the courage for transformation and change, in our communities, our institutions, and our lives. Beth-Sarah is the author of seven books. Her most recent book, The DIGNITY Lens Workbook: Implementing the Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community is a companion to her book DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community. DIGNITY is a comprehensive lens through which to view and solve for insidious barriers to authenticity and narrow the gap between who we say we are and who we are in reality. A former college professor at NYU and Spelman College, she currently serves as the Director of Enrollment Management at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Atlanta and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Emory School of Medicine. She holds a PhD in Performance Studies from New York University, an MPhil in Anthropology from Cambridge University and a BA (magna cum laude) from Princeton University in Sociology and Afro-American studies.Beth-Sarah is originally from Jamaica and has lived and studied worldwide, from Edinburgh, Scotland to San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is married to Bishop Wright, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and they are parents to 5 children.Support the show

In 2022, Congress established Summer EBT, the first new permanent federal food assistance program in almost 50 years. The authorization of Summer EBT represents a historic investment in the nutrition and wellbeing of almost 30 million children who will qualify for the program. But states that piloted Summer EBT, or operated Pandemic EBT programs in the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic know that getting these benefits into the hands of families will involve overcoming complex challenges related to data and technology. That's why Code for America and No Kid Hungry, a campaign of Share Our Strength joined forces to create the Summer EBT Playbook, a comprehensive free resource designed to help state agencies plan for and implement a human-centered Summer EBT program. Today we will talk with Eleanor Davis, director of Government Innovation on the Safety Net team at Code for America. In her role, she helps government agencies adopt best practices for human-centered digital benefit delivery.   Interview Summary Why is Summer EBT significant? Well, I think you gave us a good intro. Summer EBT is a brand-new benefit program and it's designed to reduce childhood hunger during the summer months by providing families with a monthly grocery benefit to feed their kids when they're not receiving meals at school. So, almost 30 million kids in the US receive free or reduced-price meals at school, but during the summer many of them struggle to access nutritious food because they're not receiving those meals at school. School is out of session. Summer EBT is designed to give families $120 per child in the summer to help them buy groceries and it really has the potential to dramatically reduce childhood hunger. It's a tremendous moment because Summer EBT is the first new permanent federal food assistance program in almost 50 years. For those of us in government or in the food access space, this is really I would say, a once in a generation opportunity to shape the implementation of the program to make sure it really meets the needs of families and children. So, why did Code for America and Share Our Strength develop the Summer EBT Playbook? What was the challenge? Code for America is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization. We partner with government at all levels to make the delivery of public services more equitable, more effective, and more accessible using technology and data. And we've spent the last decade helping states deliver safety net benefit programs in more human-centered ways. The Summer EBT program, as we mentioned, has immense potential, but we also know that states are going to encounter many challenges in implementing this program in 2024 and beyond. I think standing up a brand-new benefits program is a huge undertaking generally, but Summer EBT will present some really specific challenges to states and we learned a lot about this back in 2020. So, at the start of the pandemic, Congress authorized an emergency response program called Pandemic EBT, that was very similar to Summer EBT in many ways. It was the same idea, really sort of providing families with a grocery benefit while schools are closed because of COVID-19. And so, in 2020 and 2021, Code for America worked directly with about a dozen states to help them deliver Pandemic EBT benefits. And through that process we saw very up close what made that program so hard to implement. Delivery of the program really relies on effective data and technology systems. So, really being able to find the right data in state systems and use that data to deliver benefits. And a lot of these challenges will also be true for Summer EBT, right? It's a very similar delivery process. So, states really needed help planning for Summer EBT and really designing systems and processes that will help them operationalize this brand-new program so that it can really live up to the promise spelled out in the policy. So, that's why we partnered with the No Kid Hungry Campaign. We really wanted to develop a resource that would help states design effective and human centered Summer EBT programs. And our goal was really just to sort of help as many states as possible implement this program. This is really interesting, and I would like to understand a little bit more. What challenges did states face in implementing the pandemic EBT and how do you see that showing up in the Summer EBT? I mean is it just getting the right software or is it something else? There are so many really, it's less about the software and more about the data. So fundamentally, I think some of the biggest challenges that we walk through in the playbook certainly, but that we know states are going to struggle with is really around using data to determine who is eligible for Summer EBT. So maybe just taking a step back, there are sort of two pathways for confirming who's eligible for Summer EBT. The first is called streamline certification. Basically, this means that the state uses the data that it already must determine if a family is eligible for Summer EBT and then issues those benefits automatically. So, for example, if a child is already participating in a program that should make them eligible like SNAP or in some states Medicaid, they should automatically receive Summer EBT. And similarly, if a child is in the foster system or is in a Head Start program or if a child has applied for and is therefore receiving already free and reduced-price meals at school, those children should receive Summer EBT automatically. But children who can't be certified as eligible through any of those pathways will have to apply for the Summer EBT benefits. So that's sort of the other eligibility route. States must provide a way for families to directly apply if they can't certify them through streamline certification. So, the idea is that the majority of children who are eligible for the program should actually get benefits automatically through streamline certification. And that's really fantastic, right? We should always be looking for ways to reduce the administrative burden that low-income families face when they aim to gain access to programs they're entitled to. So theoretically, if a state already has enough information to say this family is eligible for Summer EBT, they should just send that money out automatically and without the family having to do anything. That's sort of the best-case scenario. On the state side though, this is actually really complicated to do. The data that states need to use to determine that eligibility is all over the place, right? It's in Head Start programs, it's in the foster care system, it's in a state's SNAP or Medicaid eligibility system and it's in the schools, and school data presents really specific challenges for states to be able to use. So, states therefore have to identify where is all this data? What systems is it in? What agencies have this data? They then must aggregate all that data in one place that's central and usable. They have to clean and de-duplicate and match all that data across those different data sources. And then of course they have to deal with any inaccuracies or gaps in the data. So, data collection, data aggregation, data management, these are really sort of the core challenges of implementing this program. How do you collect all of this information into one place and use it to deliver benefits to families? This is really one of the core challenges that we focus on in the playbook. It's really helpful to hear how you all are helping states think through this. And I would imagine that there are some differences across states. How in the playbook have you been able to best manage the uniqueness of these different states? It's really tricky. I think we always say if you've seen one state system, you've seen one state system, no two states really look the same. And I'm using state really as a shorthand, tribal nations can implement this program, territories, US territories can also implement this program. So, there really is no one standard way that states backend infrastructure looks. And even when it comes to implementing this program, Summer EBT, different state agencies are sort of taking the lead in different states on administering this program. So, I think we're doing our best to help understand what unique challenges states are facing while also recognizing that the sort of themes, the main things, the primary challenges are going to remain the same basically across a lot of states. And so, we are really sort of in the playbook offering best practices, recommendations that we know will be universally helpful no matter really what a backend state system looks like. Can you give us a little bit of the flavor of those best practices? Absolutely. So, I want to talk about a couple here because this program gets really weedy really fast. I think the first one that we really talk about is client support. As we've been discussing, this is a really complicated program to administer. It's also brand new, right? So, families are going to need support navigating this program. They're going to have questions; they're going to be confused. Even after multiple years of Pandemic EBT, many families were still confused about why they did or did not end up receiving benefits. So, who is eligible? Can I expect these benefits? How do I get them? These are all questions that families are going to have. So, states need to be prepared to provide really consistent and clear communication to families. And they also need to have really easily accessible pathways for families to reach out and ask questions when they have them. And we can already really anticipate what a lot of those questions are going to be. One of the biggest points of confusion for families is going to be, "Do I need to apply or not?" Right? We talked earlier about the two different pathways streamline certification or filling out an application. From the state perspective it's pretty clear, but as a family, how do I know if I can expect to receive these benefits automatically or if I need to apply? And the complicated policy language here, of course you know about streamline certification, families don't understand that, right? We have to sort of really communicate clearly with families. I think one example of this is families whose children attend community eligibility provision schools or CEP schools; these are schools that serve free meals to all of their students. They're usually schools that are in low-income areas and because a certain percentage of their students are categorically eligible for free meals because they participate in other programs like SNAP or TANF, they're able to just give free meals to all of their students. So, families at CEP schools have never had to apply for school meals, their kids just get them. But because these families haven't applied for free or reduced-price meals, they're actually going to have to apply for Summer EBT. You can see how from a family perspective, this starts to get really confusing from a messaging standpoint, right? We're telling families if your income was below this level, at any point in the previous school year, you're going to be eligible for Summer EBT. But if you haven't applied to free or reduced-price meals this year, you have to apply unless you already received SNAP or TANF, in which case don't apply, you'll get benefits automatically. So, the messaging starts to get really confusing. How states communicate with families about this program and how to access it really matters. So, in the playbook we have a lot of resources on best practices for community outreach, how to talk about this program, how to leverage many methods of communication, right? Like email, text, phone calls, to really let families know about this program and give them the information they need to navigate it. Wow, that's great. And it's interesting to hear you talk about this because early on I had the impression you were really worried about the data, but you're also really concerned about how people function in the system. So, I've heard you mention this idea of human-centered design and human-centered digital benefit delivery. Can you explain a little bit more about what that really means and why it's important? Human-centered design really just means creating things that really meet people's needs and that are really easy for people to use and access. And that's really important, right? Just like the example I was just sharing with this program. It's a complicated program and if the systems aren't designed in a way that makes it easy for families to access, easy for families to interact with, they're not going to see the benefit of the program ultimately, and the program isn't going to meet its goals, which is reducing childhood hunger. So, the principles of human-centered design are really about thinking through what do families need when it comes to interacting with this program and how do we design the program in such a way that gives them those things? I think a great example of this is the application, right? We have a lot of best practices in the playbook related to the application component of the program. I mentioned that while many families will receive benefits automatically, the regulations for Summer EBT do require that many families will have to apply. So, states have to design applications and there are a lot of considerations that need to go into creating an application in a human-centered way, right? It needs to be accessible, which means it needs to be available in a lot of different languages, which can be really tough. California has 19 threshold languages that people speak. So, we need to translate this into the languages that people speak. The questions need to be written in what we call plain language, which is just conversational, the way that people actually talk so that they're really easy to understand and they need to flow in a way that makes sense to someone filling out the application. And this really matters because if the questions are hard to understand or hard to answer, it's likely that more people will answer incorrectly or submit the wrong answer. Meaning that they might not get the benefit even if they are in fact eligible. And then we also talked a lot about the importance of mobile accessibility. And this is really critical because more and more low-income families are what's called smartphone dependent, which means they don't have internet in their homes, but they do have a smartphone. So, they rely on that smartphone to do things online like fill out applications. But a lot of government websites are not built to fit the smaller screen on a mobile phone. And that makes it really hard for people to do things like fill out online applications for benefit programs. So, it's really important to make sure that the online application is designed to work on a mobile phone because that's how we know most families will be accessing it. I think the application component demonstrates a lot of the sort of thoughtful design work that's going to be required to create a program that's truly accessible for the people that need it. I'm really appreciative of this. And as I heard you talk about this, especially with mobile devices and I was thinking about younger folks, but I also know that there are grandparents or older adults who will care for young children who may be eligible. What considerations do you make for older adults or people with disabilities that may make using certain devices difficult? That's a great question. We have done a fair amount of research on this and what we found is that the sort of principles of human-centered design we really need to design for everyone. And that means designing for accessibility or ability, right? Designing for multiple languages, designing for whatever device people have access to, designing for different levels of comfort with technology. I think we really believe in the sort of principle that if you design it for the person that's going to have the most trouble accessing the program, you make it easier for everybody, right? So, we really think about the highest need population and design for that population and then really believe that we sort of make it more accessible for all populations that need to access the program. This has been really helpful for me to consider how government can work for people by using human-centered design to really move the process of applying and attaining these assets or these benefits, easier for folks. And I'm really grateful to hear the work that you all are doing with Share Our Strength. I got to ask this last question. What are your hopes for Summer EBT in 2024 and even beyond? I love this question. I have so many, I spent a lot of time so far talking about how hard this program is going to be for states to implement and it will be, I don't want to downplay the significant effort that it's going to take for states to stand up this program and deliver benefits, especially in this first year. That said, in my experience, people who work in government are incredibly resilient and resourceful and they are incredibly creative problem solvers. Pandemic EBT was really hard to implement, and states were trying to figure out how to deliver that program in the first few months of a global pandemic where everything was shut down and there was sort of historic need for benefit programs. But by the time that program ended, every single state had delivered Pandemic EBT benefits to families. So Summer EBT, especially in these first few years of its implementation, will be challenging certainly, but it won't be impossible. States have really proved that they can do this, right? States are good at this. So, I guess my greatest hope is that states are able to address many of the challenges of implementation this year in order to put benefits in the hands of families and that more states opt in, in future years, right? So that eventually all families get to benefit from this program. Ultimately a policy is only as good as its implementation, right? We have to help states design programs that are effective for them to implement, but also that work for the families that they're serving so that the Summer EBT program can live up to the promise outlined in the policy. Bio Eleanor Davis is the Program Director for Government Innovation at Code for America. In her role, she enables government agencies to adopt best practices for human-centered digital benefit delivery. She joined Code for America from Futures Without Violence, a national public health and social justice nonprofit dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence. There she worked for 6 years on the Public Education Campaigns & Programs team, developing public-facing initiatives that support the ability of frontline providers and advocates to more effectively respond to and prevent violence and trauma. Eleanor is a graduate of the University of Chicago where she studied Sociology and Performance Studies, and received a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley. Outside of work you can often find her gardening in her backyard or singing in her family band.  

Judith Zeitlin is a Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at the University of Chicago. Professor Zeitlin's research focuses on Ming-Qing literature, cultural history, and the arts, specializing in Chinese opera and the classical tale. Her work combines literary history with other disciplines, such as performance, music, visual and material culture, medicine, gender studies, and film. She is also a faculty member on the Committee on Theater and Performance Studies. In this episode, she shares how a little luck is needed when building her career, along with lots of passion and hard work. 

Lesley Bevan is an artist and voice over actor currently living in Chicago, IL. Lesley received a BS in Performance Studies from Northwestern University and enjoyed a career in theatre, TV and film, regionally and internationally, for over 20 years. Lesley took her first pottery class in 1999, while a resident actor at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. For years Lesley chased two passions, clay by day and theatre by night, sometimes smuggling work into her dressing room to slip-trail pots during intermission. Lesley clearly remembers the matinee when she found herself onstage performing Lady MacBeth's “Out Damned Spot” speech in front of an audience of 500 people while simultaneously working out the design for a new mug in her head. It was a moment of clarity. By 2015, Leslie had committed to a full time career in clay. Today, Lesley is a studio artist at Lillstreet Art Center, where she creates her own work and fires the soda kiln for a robust soda firing program. http://ThePottersCast.com/994

In this week's episode, I am delighted to welcome Avgi Sakatopoulou and Ann Pelligrini to the podcast. Avgi and Ann, psychoanalysts and professors at NYU, tackle one of the most hot-button cultural/health issues raging in the United States of America—how one forms their gender identity—in a new book, GENDER WITHOUT IDENTITY.The award-winning psychoanalysts challenge the argument widely embraced by rights activists and members of the LGBTQ+ community that gender identity is innate and immutable. Dismissing the notion of core gender identity as simplistic, problematic, and potentially harmful to LGBTQ+ people, the authors propose instead that gender is something we all acquire—through our ongoing development, family history, and life experiences, which sometimes include trauma.      AVGI SAKETOPOULOU (she/her) trained as clinical psychologist in New York after emigrating from Greece and Cyprus, and subsequently completed training as a psychoanalyst at the New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, where she currently teaches. She also serves on the faculty of the William Alanson White Institute, the Stephen Mitchell Relational Center, and the National Institute for Psychotherapies, where she offers courses on psychosexuality and gender. Her interview on psychoanalysis is on the collection of the Freud Museum in Vienna and she is the 2022 recipient of the Scholarship Award from the American Psychological Association's Division of Psychoanalysis.  Dr. Saketopoulou is also the author of Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk, Race, Traumatophilia (NYU Press, 2023).ANN PELLEGRINI (they/them; she/her) is Professor of Performance Studies & Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University, teaching classes on queer theory and psychoanalysis, among other topics, as well as a psychoanalyst in private practice. They are the author/co-author of three previous books, including “You Can Tell Just by Looking” and 20 Other Myths about LGBT Life and People, co-authored with Michael Bronski and Michael Amico (Beacon Press, 2013), which was a finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Non-Fiction. Dr. Pellegrini has also co-edited two anthologies and is founding co-editor of the “Sexual Cultures” series at NYU Press. It has been my honor and pleasure to have Avgi and Ann join me, and I know, my listeners, that you will enjoy the episode. If you wish to connect with Avgi or Ann, check out his website and social media links below. Avgi SaketopoulouWebsite: https://www.avgisaketopoulou.com/Ann PellegriniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-pellegrini-7030b6124/ A special thank you to my listeners for joining me on this journey. Please support the show and I by heading to Amazon or Takealot at the link and get your copy of my E-book or paperback book edition, Ray of Light, and please leave me a rating and review. It would mean the world to me.Amazon.com Link: Support the showPlease support the show on Paypal: PayPal.Me/marlenegmcconnell

There's a lot of backlash, misunderstanding and confusion about gender identity, as if it is something brand new. In this candid conversation about trauma, sexual and gender identity, Ann Pellegrini and Avgi Saketopoulou share their book Gender Without Identity and the challenges we face in embracing all sexualities and genders. About Ann & Avgi ANN PELLEGRINI (they/them; she/her) is Professor of Performance Studies & Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University, teaching classes on queer theory and psychoanalysis, among other topics, as well as a psychoanalyst in private practice. They are the author/co-author of three previous books, including “You Can Tell Just by Looking” and 20 Other Myths about LGBT Life and People, co-authored with Michael Bronski and Michael Amico (Beacon Press, 2013), which was a finalist for the 2014 Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBT Non-Fiction. Dr. Pellegrini has also co-edited two anthologies and is founding co-editor of the “Sexual Cultures” series at NYU Press. AVGI SAKETOPOULOU (she/her) trained as clinical psychologist in New York after emigrating from Greece and Cyprus, and subsequently completed training as a psychoanalyst at the New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, where she currently teaches. She also serves on the faculty of the William Alanson White Institute, the Stephen Mitchell Relational Center, and the National Institute for Psychotherapies, where she offers courses on psychosexuality and gender. Her interview on psychoanalysis is on the collection of the Freud Museum in Vienna and she is the 2022 recipient of the Scholarship Award from the American Psychological Association's Division of Psychoanalysis. Dr. Saketopoulou is also the author of Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk, Race, Traumatophilia (NYU Press, 2023). Connect with Ann Facebook Instagram Connect with Avgi Website Instagram Twitter - X

Leila Mire is a PhD candidate in Performance Studies at UC Berkeley, as well as a dancer, choreographer, organizer, and sometimes disorganized person. She researches Palestinian dance and the role of dance in US and Israeli cultural imperialism. We discuss the misleading implications of certain “coexistence art” which locates interpersonal prejudice as the source of conflict while deliberately glossing over systemic inequality. As Leila puts it, while art can build bridges, a bridge built on uneven ground is just a dysfunctional seesaw.  We also talk about Martha Graham, cultural appropriation as a foundation of US modern dance, the Cold War-era…

Jonathan Bender, MS, MFA has trained thousands of healers, coaches, entrepreneurs and executives on 5 continents to grow their voice and presence, both for their personal life and as confident, authentic and dynamic speakers. He teaches an integrative, holistic approach that consistently transforms nerves into confidence, and help anyone become a dynamic, inspiring presence in their lives. He holds two graduate degrees, a Master of Science in Performance Studies and Speech Communication, as well as a Master of Fine Art in Theater – he's a theatre professional as well as a poet, which you may have seen already in Your Roar is Required. Jonathan has also been on a dedicated spiritual path since the age of 14.   Watch The Art of Vibrant Living Show LIVE! - Did you know that this "podcast" is actually a LIVE video show?  Register (completely SPAM-Free) to receive automated announcements whenever we go live.  Then simply click and engage.  We welcome your questions and real-time participation.  Go to http://ryps.tk/avl-register and register (free) now!

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This June, we're celebrating Pride Beyond Borders! And to kick off our series, we're exploring global drag culture with Professor Kareem Khubchandani aka Dr. LaWhore Vagistan. We're learning how drag artists around the world stage political dialogues with their audiences, how queer nightlife can connect diasporic communities, and how this art form can be used to challenge—rather than reinforce—the legacies of colonialism and white supremacy. The world of drag is so much bigger than the world of Drag Race, and we're here for all of it. Kareem Khubchandani is Associate Professor of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at Tufts University. He is the author of Ishtyle: Accenting Gay Indian Nightlife and Decolonize Drag, co-editor of Queer Nightlife, and curator of criticalauntystudies.com. Kareem also performs as LaWhore Vagistan, everyone's favorite overdressed, overeducated, oversaturated desi drag aunty. You can follow Professor Khubchandani on Instagram and Twitter @kareempuff, and at KareemKhubchandani.com. They're also on Instagram and Twitter @lawhorevagistan. Get to know Dr. LaWhore Vagistan through their lecture “How to be an auntie” and their hit song “Sari”. Curious for more? Here are some people Professor Khubchandani recommends following: Shaka McGlotten M. Leslie Santana Emi Great Chanel Mercedes Benz Odidiva Papi Churro Alisha Boti Kabab Willow Pill Crystal Methyd BeBe Zahara Benet Here are some events to check out: Jai Ho Rangeela Behsaram Kulture Kulcha Sholay Yuva And check out these episodes from the Getting Curious archive: Do Beauty Standards Need A Glow Up? How Have You Changed Reality TV As We Know I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're joined by Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi, PhD. She is a queer, polyamorous, entrepreneurial rabbi who brings expertise in queer theory and belonging to Jewish teaching and ritual. She holds a BA in Women's and Gender Studies from Harvard University, an MA and a PhD in Performance Studies from New York University, and an MA in Hebrew Language and Letters and rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Throughout this episode, Rabbi Nikki discusses polyamory in Judaism, her article published in The Reform Jewish Quarterly Fall 2022 “The Family Issue,” her own lifecycle and ritual work, religious texts from a Jewish perspective, and more! Treat yourself to some stories to turn you on or help you drift off to sleep with an extended 30-day free trial at DipseaStories.com/multiThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/multi and get 10% off your first month.Quality lube is essential for good sexual experiences. Try our absolute favorite, Uberlube and get 10% off plus free shipping with promo code MULTIAMORY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices