Podcast appearances and mentions of sean hayden

SEASON 3 Season Finale! Episode Eighteen. "Walking Away From Broadway"Synopsis:   At the end of a season of incredible stories, Sean looks to the future and finds inspiration chatting with Bobby Steggert:  an actor who experienced a life-changing epiphany while working on a Broadway stage.Content warning: Strong language.Thank you to Bobby Steggert.  And thank you to YOU for your support for this Season 3 of the podcast!  We could not have done it without you. Hear more of Sean's conversation with Bobby Steggert at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastAnd experience at Patreon our chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Seventeen. "The Court Watson Story Part Two"Synopsis:   Court Watson sets out to tell his story to the media and to hold his former employer accountable for what happened to him on Roanoke Island.Thank you to Court Watson. Content warning: Content dealing with sexual harassment and sexual assault.If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available by contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. Help is also available at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988.  Hear more of Sean's conversation with Court Watson at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.And experience at Patreon our chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Sixteen. "The Court Watson Story Part One"Synopsis:   Sean investigates what happened between Tony award-winning Broadway costume designer, William Ivey Long, and college student, Court Watson, on Roanoke Island some twenty years ago. Thank you to Court Watson and Adam Stocker. Content warning: Content dealing with sexual harassment and sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available by contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. Help is also available at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988.  Hear more of Sean's conversation with Court Watson at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.And experience at Patreon our chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Fifteen. "Franki Take A Bow"Synopsis:   Sean investigates whether the unsafe practices of a college theatre program contributed to a young woman's tragic mental health spiral.Special Guests: Franki Mastrone, Jessica Webb, Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Content warning: Content dealing with sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available by contacting the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. Help is also available at the Suicide and Crisis Lifelife 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988.  That's 988. Coming up in 2 weeks: "The Court Watson Story."  In a special two-part episode, costumer Court Watson, in his first podcast interview, details his explosive allegations against Tony award winning costume designer William Ivey Long. Hear more of Sean's conversation with Franki at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Fourteen. "Sean Has Questions For The Union."Synopsis:   After hearing the frustrations of listeners about the lack of action by the actors' union in many of the season's workplace stories, Sean goes looking for answers from the union.Special Guest: Abbey Crowley, Business Representative for the Division for Harassment and Discrimination.Special thank you to Abbey Crowley and Gabriela Geselowitz of Actors' Equity Association.  Additional thanks to Eddie Pendergraft, Brass Bass and Bret Shuford. If you're being bullied, harassed or you're facing discrimination in a union theatrical production, contact the Actors' Equity Lighthouse hotline 1-800-833-550-0030.   You can also report anonymously www.lighthouse-services.com/actorsequity  or download the "Anonymous Reporting" App by Lighthouse Services.  You can contact Abbey Crowley directly by email at  acrowley@actorsequity.orgComing up in 2 weeks: "Franki Takes A Bow" Did the unsafe practices of a college theatre program contribute to a young artist's tragic mental health spiral?Hear more of Sean's conversation with Abbey Crowley at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Thirteen. "Loving Someone Traumatized By The Industry"Synopsis:   Sean's investigating the mental health ripple effect that occurs when an employee is traumatized by an employer.  Actor Eddie Pendergraft (the actor from Wicked in Ep 10 "Another Wicked Story"), Eddie's husband Tony and clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman are all on board to share their insights. Special thank you to Eddie Pendergraft, Tony Mansker, and Dr. Michelle Sherman.  And Carole and Ian.Order Dr. Michelle Sherman's book "Loving Someone With A Mental Illness Or A History of Trauma" here:Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma: Skills, Hope, and Strength for Your Journey: Sherman, Michelle D., Sherman, DeAnne M.: 9781421450506: Amazon.com: BooksComing up in 2 weeks: "Sean Has Questions For The Union”Hear more of Sean's conversation with Eddie and Dr. Sherman at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3. And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Twelve. "The 2nd Annual Stage Combat Holiday Special!"Synopsis:  Sean's reuniting with some of our guests from Season 3 for the holidays to ask probing questions such as "Would you choose The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree or the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree?"Special thank you to Bret Shuford, Brad Bass, Pamela Bob, McKey Carpenter, Kaylin Seckel, Chryssie Whitehead, Alex Griffith and Justin Gerrish.  And Ian. Coming up in 2 weeks: Ep 13 "Loving Someone Traumatized By the Industry"At STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON Sean is getting some mental health tips for the holidays from friend to the podcast, Dr. Michelle Sherman.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3. And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Eleven. "Revealing Your Darkest Secret: ABC News' Matt Gutman"Synopsis:  Thinking about the power of disclosing our secrets causes Sean to revisit his 2023 interview with ABC News' Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman. Special thank you to Matt Gutman, LaQuet Sharnell Pringle and Amelia Morse.Coming up in 2 weeks: It's the Stage Combat Holiday Special!Hear more of Sean's conversation with LaQuet and Amelia at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.  And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Ten. "Another Wicked Story: Eddie"Synopsis:   Another actor from Wicked on Broadway comes forward to tell Sean his story about the toxic work environment he experienced there and how it traumatized him for years.Special thank you to Eddie Pendergraft.Hear Wicked actor Brad Bass' account of what he called "witch hunts" backstage at Wicked at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.   Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode.And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Nine. "The 'F' Word"Synopsis:   Sean investigates whether there's a problem with using the "family" word in our workplaces.Special thank you to Bret Shuford, Michael McGurk, Nicole Perry, CorBen Williams, Jeanine Bruen, Michael Passaro, Kirsti Carnahan, Greg Roderick, Juliet Lambert Pratt, Mia Scarpa and Frank Mastrone. Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, why not support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON?patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.  Listen to bonus content from this episode:   Broadway stage manager Michael Passaro talks about how working at McDonald's shaped his entire career in the theatre. Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode.And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Hosted by Sean HaydenEditing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Eight. "Putting It Out There: Your Mental Health Story On the Stage"Synopsis:   Sean meets two very different performers who claimed their mental health stories by creating their own one-person solo shows: Legendary drag queen Varla Jean Merman aka Jeff Roberson and Broadway actor Chryssie Whitehead. Content warning:  Content about suicide.Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.Follow Varla Jean Merman on Instagram at @varlajeanmerman and online at varlajean.com. Follow Chryssie on Instagram at @ChryssieWhitehead and @imolctheshow and online at ChryssieWhitehead.com.Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, why not support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON?patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3.  Listen to bonus content from this episode:   Jeff Roberson talks about the political attacks on drag from the right and Chryssie recalls being a part of the 2008 A Chorus Line documentary "Every Little Step."  Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode.And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Seven. "You're Under Investigation: Laura' Story"Synopsis:   After hearing Sean's story about the botched workplace investigation at the Goodspeed Opera House, listener Laura shares her own bonkers workplace investigation story that ended with devastating consequences. Content warning: Content about suicide.Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.Special thank you to attorney Mark Carey. Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastIt's the companion to Season 3. Listen to bonus content from this episode:   Sean and attorney Mark Carey get real about employers and HR departments and "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode. PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Editing by Alex Griffitt.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Six. "Charlie At the Crossroads"Synopsis: Sean meets Charlie, a 23-year-old Boston theatre program student.  Two months before his graduation, Charlie has an unfiltered conversation with Sean about his hopes, his dreams, his frustrations and how Stage Combat the Podcast has affected him personally as he sits at the crossroads of his life.  Strong language.Thank you to Charlie Zuckerman.Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming.  If you believe in what we are doing, support by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastEnjoy our companion content to Season 3: Listen to bonus content of Sean's conversation with the students of Boston Conservatory and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.PLUS experience our original series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Five. "Somebody's Going to Get Hurt"Synopsis:   Sean asks whether theatre audiences actually understand the dangers that actors face when it comes to staged combat sequences on stage.  And do the actors themselves fully understand the risk they are taking on with every performance.Guests:  Actor/fight instructor McKey Carpenter; Broadway actor Kaylin Seckel; Boston Conservatory at Berklee fight instructor Angie Jepson. If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience.  Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode:   More of Sean's conversation with the Boston Conservatory fight instructor Angie Jepson and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.PLUS experience our companion series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Your support at Patreon enables us to continue to do our work at Stage Combat the Podcast. Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Four. "It's All In Your Mind(fulness)"Synopsis:   Almost five years after his collapse from a panic attack on the Goodspeed Opera House stage, Sean looks back at his own search for mindfulness and checks in with a few friends along the way to see how their doing it.Special thanks to somatic psychologist Dr. Brian Tierney @thesomaticdoctor; actor and yoga instructor MaryJayne Waddell @maryjaynewaddell; West End actor Alexander Evans @thepilatestenor; Coloring Broadway CEO Andrea Koehler @coloringbroadway and Joschi.Editing by Alex Griffith.  Mixing and sound design by Justin Gerrish.Written and directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience.  Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode:   More of Sean's conversation with the Yogi Master and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.PLUS experience our companion series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Your support at Patreon enables us to continue to do our work at Stage Combat the Podcast. Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

We've got to keep the conversation about mental health in the entertainment industry going. Sean Hayden, performer, lawyer, and advocate share his story and how it inspired the Stage Combat Podcast, a show about his and other artists' story regarding mental health. Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got to keep the conversation about mental health in the entertainment industry going. Sean Hayden, performer, lawyer, and advocate share his story and how it inspired the Stage Combat Podcast, a show about his and other artists' story regarding mental health. Please visit his Instagram to see what he's been working on! If you want to know more about our host, please visit his website! Feel free to reach out with feedback or if you want to be part of Backstage Talk! Follow us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads Website & LinkedIn Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEASON 3 Episode Three. "Looking for Jeff"Special Double Length Episode.Synopsis:   Sean undertakes a compassionate investigation into the tragic 2018 suicide death of Chicago The Musical actor Jeff Loeffelholz. Content warning: strong language; content and conversations about suicide.Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.Special thank you to David Sabella, Brian Rardin, Willem Bart Ebbink, Brian Martin, Brien O'Brien, William Harrison and Bridget McCarthy.Editing by Alex Griffith.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.For more Stage Combat the Podcast, check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode:   More of our conversation with Chicago actor David Sabella and Sean's post-show wrap up on the episode. PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series:  JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 PREMIERE! Episode One.  "How Are We All OK With This?" Part 1.Synopsis:  One year after telling his own podcast story of trauma while working at one of the country's most powerful theatres, Sean explores the stories of listeners who responded to his story.  First up: there seems to be a problem with toxic stage managers on Broadway.Content warning: Contains strong language.Editing by Alex Griffith.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Special thank you to Bret Shuford, Brad Bass and Pamela Bob, for CLAIMING THEIR STORIES and for contributions from Taylor Meszaros, Natasha Jackson and Dr. Alisa Hurwitz.Want more Stage Combat community?  Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series:JUST ACTING:  It's like getting an acting lesson in your earpods!STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY:   Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations all artists, and the people who love them, need to hear.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

SEASON 3 Episode Two. "How Are We All OK With This?" Part 2.Synopsis:  Synopsis:   Sean continues to explore the problem with toxic stage managers and investigates whether our jobs can physically make us sick.Content warning: strong language.Editing by Alex Griffith.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Special thank you to Pamela Bob, Bret Shuford and Brad Bass for CLAIMING THEIR STORIES and for special contributions from Dr. Alisa Hurwitz, Dr. Brian Tierney, and Taylor Meszaros.Want more Stage Combat community?  Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcastListen to bonus content from this episode PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series:JUST ACTING:  It's like getting an acting lesson in your earpods!STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY:   Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations all artists, and the people who love them, need to hear.Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter atLanding Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)Contact us with a DM at our instagram:Stage Combat

We are so excited to welcome back to Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, the creator/host Sean Hayden. He joined us to talk about the latest, upcoming season of Stage Combat. This is such a powerful and important podcast, and what's in store for Season 3, will continue to raise the bar for this show. So make sure you tune in, and check out this fantastic show!Stage Combat Season 3 Premiering on July 23rdAvailable everywhere you stream podcastsMore information is available at @stagecombatthepodcastigAnd be sure to follow Stage Combat to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:@stagecombatthepodcastigAlso, check out their Patreon, for fantastic bonus content. Their account goes live on July 9th!

Hi Stage Combat listeners!  It's our FINAL sneak preview of our all-new Stage Combat Bonus Content available only on Patreon.   We know you're all getting ready for the premiere of our mainstream series, Stage Combat the Podcast, busting out on July 23rd! You'll listen to that bi -weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts. But there is a whole new world that's going to be waiting for you over at Patreon. Not only will you get bonus content from our mainstream Stage Combat The Podcast episodes, but you will also experience our all-new Stage Combat podcast series which have been created exclusively for the Stage Combat community. What's debuting on Patreon?JUST ACTING:  It's like getting an acting lesson in your earpods!WHATCHA POSTIN': Social media commentary about our favorite posts when it comes to theatre, entertainment and lifestyles.STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY:   Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.AND we're previewing right here, before we even open Patreon to the public, a short preview of our mental health podcast, THE MENTAL HEALTH POD?  And in this episode Sean is joined by Season 2 mental health contributor, Courtney Loving.  Have you ever been called "highly sensitive?"  Sean and Courtney have a few words to say about that! Enjoy this sneak preview of The Mental Health Pod with Courtney Loving as well as the ANNOUNCEMENT DATE FOR THE OPENING OF STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON (Psst...it's Tuesday July 9th!)This episode Hosted by Sean Hayden.Editing by Alex Griffith.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.The Mental Health Pod is a Stage Combat Podcast produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students.  He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace.  Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband,  Ian.Courtney Loving is a licensed trauma therapist based in Sun Valley, Idaho and she is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association. 

Hey there! It's our THIRD sneak preview of our all-new Stage Combat Bonus Content  coming later in July available only on Patreon.   We know you're all getting ready for the premiere of our mainstream series, Stage Combat the Podcast, busting out on July 23rd! You'll listen to that bi -weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts. But there is a whole new world that's going to be waiting for you over at Patreon. Not only will you get bonus content from our mainstream Stage Combat The Podcast episodes, but you will also experience our all-new Stage Combat podcast series which have been created exclusively for the Stage Combat community. What's debuting on Patreon in July?JUST ACTING: Two dudes talking about the craft of acting.THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations every performing artist needs to hear.STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY:   Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.AND we're previewing right here, before we even open Patreon to the public, a short preview of WHATCHA POSTIN'?  It's our social media commentary podcast about your favorite posts when it comes to theatre, entertainment and lifestyles cohosted by a Stage Combat listener.And in this episode Sean is joined by listener and Broadway veteran performer LaQuet Sharnell Pringle!Enjoy this sneak preview of Whatcha Postin'?  !!This episode Hosted by Sean Hayden and LaQuet Sharnell Pringle.Editing by Alex Griffith.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Whatcha Postin'? is a Stage Combat Podcast produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students.  He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace.  Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband,  Ian.

Welcome to our SECOND sneak preview of our all-new Stage Combat Bonus Content  coming in July available only on Patreon.   We know you're all getting ready for the premiere of our mainstream series, Stage Combat the Podcast, busting out on July 23rd! You'll listen to that bi -weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts. But there is a whole new world that's going to be waiting for you over at Patreon. Not only will you get bonus content from our mainstream Stage Combat The Podcast episodes, but you will also experience our all-new Stage Combat podcast series which have been created exclusively for the Stage Combat community. What's debuting on Patreon in July?JUST ACTING: Two dudes talking about the craft of acting. THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations every performing artist needs to hear.WHATCHA POSTIN'? :  Social media commentary by Sean and a special listener co-host.AND we're previewing right here, before we even open Patreon to the public, a short preview of STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY:   In this podcast, Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around as well as give you inside information on the making of the original series. Enjoy this sneak preview of STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY!Hosted by Sean Hayden and Ian Southwood.Editing by Alex Griffith.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Stage Combat Director's Commentary is a Stage Combat Podcast produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students.  He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace.  Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband,  Ian.Ian Southwood is a screenwriter who has worked for Disney Studios, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Dreamworks, and Spinmaster.   He's originally from Niagara Falls, New York and calls New York City home. 

Welcome to our first sneak preview of our all-new Stage Combat Bonus Content  coming in July available only on Patreon.   We know you're all getting ready for the premiere of our mainstream series, Stage Combat the Podcast, busting out on July 23rd! You'll listen to that bi -weekly podcast wherever you get your podcasts. But there is a whole new world that's going to be waiting for you over at Patreon. Not only will you get bonus content from our mainstream Stage Combat The Podcast episodes, but you will also experience our all-new Stage Combat podcast series which have been created exclusively for the Stage Combat community. What's debuting on Patreon in July?STAGE COMBAT DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY:   Sean and Ian spill the tea on what got left out of the Goodspeed Opera House story the first time around.THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations every performing artist needs to hear. WHATCHA POSTIN'? :  Social media commentary by Sean and a special listener co-host.AND we're previewing right here, before we even open Patreon to the public, the full premiere episode of our acting podcast, JUST ACTING, featuring Professor of Acting at Boston Conservatory at Berklee Christopher Webb.   Enjoy this sneak preview of JUST ACTING!Content warning: Strong language; brief references to plays which contain a miscarriage and self harm content.Just Acting hosted by Sean Hayden and Christopher Webb.Editing by Alex Griffith.  Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Just Acting is a Stage Combat Podcast produced for Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students.  He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace.  Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Christopher Webb is a director and award-winning actor who has been working professionally for almost 30 years.  He is a professor of theatre at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he has been a faculty member for 16 years.  He lives outside Boston with his partner, Jessica Webb, and their two children, Henry and Portia. 

Hey Stage Combat Listeners!  We've missed you!Sean is checking in with everybody to give you some inside information about Season 3 of Stage Combat currently in production.  Plus there might be a little tea about The Goodspeed Opera House.  Hmmm...Hosted by Sean HaydenEdited by Justin Gerrish and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean HaydenProduced by Haywood Productions, LLC. Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students.  He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace. His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   

BONUS EPISODE. Sean chats with Dr. Alisa Hurwitz, the clinical psychologist who helped us all keep it together in Stage Combat's post show talk backs.  As we all struggled to process Sean's story of what really happened behind the scenes at the Goodspeed Opera House, you let us know that you appreciated Dr. Hurwitz's  voice of reason, words of compassion and her unique way of "telling it like is."  Let's recap two seasons of Stage Combat with Dr. Hurwitz and get to know a little more about her in the process!Spoiler Warning:  Contains spoilers for Seasons 1 and 2 of Stage Combat.Content warning: Strong language. Edited by Justin Gerrish and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean HaydenProduced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  ***The content in this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice.  Please consult with a medical professional for any medical or mental health issues and with an attorney regarding any legal issues

Sean Hayden and Bret Shuford share a heart to heart conversation about working in commercial theatre and the toll it takes on performer's mental Health. Sean's Podcast is a True Crime type podcast about his experience working at the Goodspeed Opera House. https://stagecombatthepodcast.com/ Learn More About Bret Shuford & CreatiVisibility below: Sign up for the IG REELS BOOTCAMP here! Wanna learn more about Kajabi or sign up for it? Click here! Interested in learning more? Book a 15-minute free discovery session with me and I can tell you what courses are right for you. Create your own theme park and Download your FREE imposter to influencer map here To learn more about working with me go to: Bretshuford.com/apply Click here to subscribe on YouTube Click here to follow me on Instagram Click here to let me know what questions you have about building your brand, becoming known and making money online. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe and leave a review: Click here to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe and leave a rating on Spotify. Click here to subscribe to Google Podcasts.

Melissa was thrilled to speak with fellow theatre podcaster Sean Hayden. If you are not familiar with his podcast, Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story, it is one of the most important theatre podcasts out there. And if you have listened his podcast, and you're not caught up, be warned that this conversation contains spoilers. In this episode, we discuss:Sean's groundbreaking podcast, Stage Combat, that is changing the theatre industry for the betterHis process for crafting this complex, multi-layered storyHow being an attorney encouraged him bring his mental health story to the publicWhat he wants theatre management to do when it comes to employee and artist mental healthAnd more!Resources MentionedStage Combat: A Mental Health StoryAbout Our GuestSean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  He is currently working with theatre departments in higher education institutions to better support the mental health of their students. As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times. Sean is also a licensed attorney who has his own law practice is Manhattan.  Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.Connect with Our Gueststagecombatthepodcast.comFacebookInstagramConnect with host Melissa Schmitz***Sign up for the 101 Stage Adaptations Newsletter***101 Stage AdaptationsFollow the Podcast on Facebook & InstagramRead Melissa's plays on New Play ExchangeConnect with Melissa on LinkedInWays to support the show:- Buy Me a Coffee- Tell us your thoughts in our Listener Survey!- Give a 5-Star rating- Write a glowing review on Apple Podcasts - Send this episode to a friend- Share on social media (Tag us so we can thank you!)Creators: Host your podcast through Buzzsprout using my affiliate link & get a $20 credit on your paid account. Let your fans directly support you via Buy Me a Coffee (affiliate link).

BONUS EPISODE! Sean and his husband Ian (yes that "Ian" from Stage Combat) recap what went into creating and writing 20 episodes of Stage Combat and how the saga of the Goodspeed impacted them as a couple.  PLUS there's a mystery guest joining the discussion!Spoiler Alert: Contains spoilers for Seasons 1 and 2 of Stage Combat: A Mental Health StoryEdited by Robert Mallory and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean Hayden Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  ***The content in this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice.  Please consult with a medical professional for any medical or mental health issues and with an attorney regarding any legal issues

BONUS EPISODE! Most people know ABC News' Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman as a fearless war correspondent who regularly contributes to World News Tonight with David Muir, Good Morning America, 20/20 and Nightline.   But behind that fearless persona, Matt was carrying a secret:  a history of debilitating panic attacks that he suffered with for over twenty years. In this bonus episode, Sean and Matt talk about their shared history of panic attacks and Matt's own remarkable mental health journey which he documents in his new book, No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks.   Matt's book is the first selection of the Stage Combat Book Club! Be sure to get your copy today and let's talk about it on Stage Combat! Hosted  by Sean HaydenEdited by Robert Mallory and Alex Griffitt.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Directed by Sean Hayden. Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Matt Gutman is ABC News's chief national correspondent. A multi-award winning reporter, Gutman contributes regularly to World News Tonight with David Muir, 20/20, Good Morning America, and Nightline. He has reported from fifty countries across the globe and is the author of The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand.  His new book, No Time to Panic: How I Curbed My Anxiety and Conquered a Lifetime of Panic Attacks, is out now.  He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  ***The content in this podcast should not be considered medical or legal advice.  Please consult with a medical professional for any medical or mental health issues and with an attorney regarding any legal issues.

Sean Hayden gets personal (as do I) while discussing his part true crime biopic, part mental health podcast combo that is Stage Combat, available now on Buzzsprout.   We also get to discuss the many different theater groups nationwide, acting styles, different eras and cultural material that's been performed all these decades (despite many societies viewing them as taboo or banning them based on their own prejudices). We get rather intimate, personal and very eye-opening so even if you're not a film/theater kind of crowd, don't miss it!   The Mental Health Podcast can be listened to on here and just entered it's Second Season!:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2146446                             MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/          SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222        

Season Two, Episode 10.Synopsis: Sean deals with the aftermath of learning what really happened behind the scenes at the Goodspeed. Post Show Talk Back: Mental health counselor Courtney Loving and trauma specialist discusses complex post-traumatic stress disorder with Sean.A special thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Courtney Loving is a licensed clinical professional counsel based in Sun Valley, Idaho.  Her practice focuses on trauma, somatic experiencing, psychosensory healing modalities and psychedelic assisted therapy integration.    She has the unique perspective of having worked as a professional actor.Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season Two, Episode 9. Synopsis: More than two years after Billy Elliot's final curtain, Sean learns the truth.Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with actor Brian Sheppard about their shared experience with panic attacks.  Post Show Talk Back Content Warning: contains a discussion about passive suicidal thoughts.  Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season Two, Episode 8. Synopsis: As legal matters heat up, Sean makes new discoveries about the Goodspeed.Content warning:  strong language; content regarding passive suicidal thoughts.Post Show Talk Back:  Sean and Dr. Alisa Hurwitz have an honest discussion about passive suicidal thoughts.  Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season Two, Episode 7.Synopsis: Sean finds an ally and makes a decision about his disorder.Content warning: contains strong language. Post Show Talk Back: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz chats with Sean about the stigma surrounding mental health.Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.A special thank you to the incredible voice actors of Stage Combat.This episode is dedicated to Lauren Widner. Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

On this episode of the podcast, we are talking about emotional trauma, panic disorders, PTSD, and mental health, which might be triggering to some listeners. If you need immediate care, call or text 988 to reach a 24-hour crisis center, text 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. Please take care of yourself and each other. For additional resources visit https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/.For more information on Sean Hayden or Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story, visit https://stagecombatthepodcast.com/.Connect with Beltline to Broadway:Facebook/TikTok/Instagram: @beltlinetobroadwayWebsite: www.beltlinetobroadway.org

Season Two, Episode 6.Synopsis: The Goodspeed responds to the claim.   Sean's panic and anxiety symptoms start multiplying.Post Show Talk Back: Mental health counselor and trauma therapist Courtney Loving helps us to better understand trauma.Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Courtney Loving is a licensed clinical professional counsel based in Sun Valley, Idaho.  Her practice focuses on trauma, somatic experiencing, psychosensory healing modalities and psychedelic assisted therapy integration.    She has the unique perspective of having worked as a professional actor.Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season Two, Episode 5.Synopsis: The aftershocks of the events at the Goodspeed hit Sean in a hard way.Content warning: contains strong language.Post Show Talk Back: Mental health counselor Imari Hardon (and star of the Tony award winning Broadway production of Avenue Q for five years) chats with Sean about therapy.Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Imari Hardon is a mental health counselor in New York City.  After closing the Off-Broadway production of the Tony award winning musical, Avenue Q, Imari earned her master's in mental health counseling and wellness and her certification as a psychodramatist.  When she can't be on the stage, Imari is committed to giving back to her communities by advocating for mental health and providing services where there is a need for support. Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

BONUS EPISODE!Audiences around the world know actor Rebecca Caine for originating the role of "Cosette" in Les Miserables and as one of the most iconic "Christine Daes" of Phantom of the Opera.   But what many don't know about Rebecca is that she has her own harrowing "Stage Combat" story.  Something that happened to her in the theatre industry almost thirty years ago.For the first time in a podcast interview, Rebecca is "claiming her story" and discussing with Sean Hayden what really happened to her in 1990s in this very special bonus episode.Content warning:  contains strong language.Rebecca Caine is best known for creating the role of Cosette in the original production of Les Miserables at The Royal Shakespeare Company and in London's West End where she made her debut as Laurie in Oklahoma! And subsequently played the role of Christine with the original company of the Phantom of the Opera, a role she originated at the Canadian Premiere in Toronto. She made her North American operatic debut at the Canadian Opera Company as Lulu, going on to sing a variety of roles there and winning the Dora Mavor Moore Award in the title role of The Cunning Little Vixen. She has gone on to appear in opera, musicals and plays internationally and enjoys an extensive recital and cabaret career, which has taken her to every province and territory in Canada except Quebec, The Yukon and Nunavut.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Edited by Andrew Linn and Alex Griffith.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.

Dylan and Connor are joined by Sean Hayden (Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story Podcast). Join us for this very special episode where we meet Sean, the host/writer/star of his own scripted nonfiction podcast: Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story. On the eve of releasing season two of his thrilling podcast, the twins dive deep into Sean's story. Hear about his southern upbringing, coming out story, and journey to New York – everything that leads up to a fateful performance of Billy Elliott at the legendary Goodspeed Opera House. We cover the true issues at the heart of abusive work environments, why mental health and claiming your story really matters, and how to turn your story into art to help others. Don't miss season two NOW.Listen to Sean's Stage Combat Podcast hereFollow the podcast on Instagram Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

Season Two, Episode 4.Synposis: Sean experiences the fallout of Chad's latest allegation.Content warning: contains strong language.Post Show Talk Back: Clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman talks about the ripple effect of a mental health crisis.Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Michelle Sherman earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is in private practice in Minneapolis. Dr. Sherman is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is Board Certified in Couple and Family Psychology. She is also the Editor in Chief of the APA Division 43 (Society of Couple and Family Psychology) journal, Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice. She was recently named the Family Psychologist of the Year by the Society of Couples and Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association. She has published over 75 articles in peer-reviewed journals, has received over $3.2 million in grant funding, and has given several hundred workshops nationally and internationally.Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season Two, Episode 2.  SPECIAL DOUBLE EPISODE!Synopsis: A flurry of memos may threaten Sean's future at the Goodspeed / There's a file with Sean's name on it. Content warning: contains strong language.Post Show Talk Back: Clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz chats with Sean about “depersonalization.” Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

SEASON TWO PREMIERE!   Season Two, Episode 1.Synopsis: Following his collapse on the Opera House stage, Sean returns to work for the press performance of Billy Elliot.Content warning: contains strong language; depiction of panic attack.Post Show Talk Back:  Clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz discusses with Sean the effect that silence can have on one's mental health.Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season Two, Episode 3.Synopsis: Things come to a head during the Friday night performance of Billy Elliot at the Goodspeed.Content warning: contains strong language.Post Show Talk Back: Clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman and Sean talk about actions theatres can take NOW to support the mental health of their performing artists.Recorded and Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Consulting Producer, Ian Southwood of Southwood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Michelle Sherman earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is in private practice in Minneapolis. Dr. Sherman is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is Board Certified in Couple and Family Psychology. She is also the Editor in Chief of the APA Division 43 (Society of Couple and Family Psychology) journal, Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice. She was recently named the Family Psychologist of the Year by the Society of Couples and Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association. She has published over 75 articles in peer-reviewed journals, has received over $3.2 million in grant funding, and has given several hundred workshops nationally and internationally. Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we were so excited to welcome back actor/creator/podcaster, Sean Hayden. We continued our conversation about his show, Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story, as season two is getting ready for release. This was a very powerful, thoughtful, and important conversation that really addresses some key issues that just aren't being talked about as much as they need to. So don't miss out on this extended conversation with Sean. And be sure to tune in for the premiere of season two, and join us in listening as new episodes drop weekly!Stage Combat: A Mental Health StorySeason Two premieres July 25thYou can find it anywhere you listen to podcastsAnd be sure to follow Sean and his show to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:@stagecombatthepodcastig and stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com

HELLO THEATER PEOPLE!! For the first time in FIVE FREAKING YEARS I'm breaking the silence of the Theater People Universe to bring you a VERY SPECIAL episode. A few months ago, I discovered the podcast "Stage Combat"  it's a true crime style THEATER PODCAST in which actor Sean Hayden tells his TRUE horror story of being cast as a lead in the Goodspeed production of "Billy Elliot." It was a dream come true for him, until everything went wrong. I don't' want to give too much away here, but this is the kind of story we NEVER hear in the theater world--one in which an actor does the unthinkable by standing up for himself even when he knows it's going to cost him everything. For this very special episode, we're going to play episode 1 of "Stage Combat" and then stick around for my in-depth interview with Sean. You are not going to believe this story. And you're going to come away inspired. And I can't wait for you to  hear it!Binge all of season 1 of Stage Combat here. And make sure you're subscribed so you'll automatically get the brand new episodes when season 2 premieres on July 25th. 

BONUS EPISODE!  (Actually a bonus "nugget").  Ever wonder what went into the icon you see every time you listen to an episode of Stage Combat?  Sean has a quick chat with the amazing Fran Pinter-Parrot, the designer of the icon, about the inspiration behind her design!Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastigFacebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

BONUS EPISODE! Sean and Imari Hardin, a New York City mental health counselor who also starred in the Tony award winning Broadway musical “Avenue Q” for five years, have a frank talk:  About what the theatre industry needs to do better when it comes to mental health. Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Imari Hardon is a mental health counselor in New York City.  After closing the Off-Broadway Production of the Tony Award Winning Musical, Avenue Q, Imari spent her free time earning her Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness and certification as a Psychodramatist.  When she can't be on the stage, Imari is committed to giving back to her communities by advocating for mental health and providing services where there is a need for support. Follow us:Instagram  instagram.com/stagecombatthepodcastig Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296591562&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok  StageCombatthePodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comRate, review and follow us on your podcast platform!Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season Two Mega Trailer!Are you ready for Season Two of the podcast that everyone in the performing arts community is talking about?     Season Two premieres July 25, 2023 with ELEVEN new episodes!   Season One was just the start of the story of what happened with Sean Hayden, an actor who landed his dream job at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut.   In Season One, Stage Combat showed you HOW a mental health crisis happened at one of the most powerful theatres in the country.  Season Two will show you the FALLOUT from that mental health crisis in an epic story spanning three-and-a half years!FOLLOW the podcast so you don't miss a single episode!Content warning: contains strong language.Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story is Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.

BONUS EPISODE  Sean and Stage Combat Voice Actor Ellen Warner answer listener questions about Season One.   We're spilling the tea on all things Stage Combat!Warning: SPOILERS AHEAD if you have not listened to all nine episodes of Season One. Edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees.  His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appeared in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Follow us:Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comSign up for the Stage Combat newsletter and listen to episodes online at stagecombathepodcast.comClaim Your Story!The Stage Combat story continues in Season Two this summer.  Keep following here for the premiere date!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

SEASON FINALE.  Season One, Episode 9. Synopsis: Following the events of last night, Sean hopes the Goodspeed will finally take action.Content warning: strong language.Stay tuned after the story for scenes from Season Two of Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story.Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about the power of words when it comes to mental health.Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Recorded and edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees in HR Future (South Africa), Workplace Wellbeing Professional (UK), Canadian Occupational Safety and HR.com.   His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appears in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!Follow us:Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comClaim Your Story!The Stage Combat story continues in Season Two this summer.  Keep following here for the premiere date!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season One, Episode 8. Synopsis: The chaos at the Goodspeed affects Sean in a devastating way.Content warning: Strong language; depiction of a panic attackPost Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about panic attacks.Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Recorded and edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees in HR Future (South Africa), Workplace Wellbeing Professional (UK), Canadian Occupational Safety and HR.com.   His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appears in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!Follow us:Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comClaim Your Story!'Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season One, Episode 7.Synopsis: Sean senses the Goodspeed is keeping something from him.  Content warning: strong language.Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about an essay by Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth about the fear actors have of speaking up about their safety for fear of being labeled "a problem."Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Recorded and edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees in HR Future (South Africa), Workplace Wellbeing Professional (UK), Canadian Occupational Safety and HR.com.   His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appears in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season 1, Episode 6. Synopsis: Chad has a plan.  The Goodspeed kicks into high gear in response to Chad's allegations.Content warning:  strong language, including a homophobic slur. Post Show Talk Back:  Sean chats with actors Michael McGurk and Steven Bono, Jr. about bullying in the workplace. Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Recorded and edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees in HR Future (South Africa), Workplace Wellbeing Professional (UK), Canadian Occupational Safety and HR.com.   His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appears in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Follow us:Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season 1, Episode 5. Synopsis: The director holds a meeting on stage with Chad, Sean and the stage manager; Sean attends the opening night party for Billy Elliot.Post Show Talk Back:  Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about whether our bodies send us signals with they feel like they are in danger.Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Recorded and edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees in HR Future (South Africa), Workplace Wellbeing Professional (UK), Canadian Occupational Safety and HR.com.   His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appears in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season 1, Episode 4Synopsis: Things heat up on the Goodspeed stage during the stage combat sequences of Billy Elliot.Content warning: strong language.Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about "consent" in the workplace.Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Recorded and edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees in HR Future (South Africa), Workplace Wellbeing Professional (UK), Canadian Occupational Safety and HR.com.   His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appears in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and in upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.Follow us:Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season 1 Episode 2Synopsis: Sean begins a closing working relationship with the Broadway director helming Billy Elliot at the Goodspeed.Content warning: strong language; depiction of a panic attack.Post Show Talk Back:   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz joins Stage Combat to talk about the mental health story being portrayed on stage within the musical of Billy Elliot. Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Recorded and edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees in HR Future (South Africa), Workplace Wellbeing Professional (UK), Canadian Occupational Safety and HR.com.   His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appears in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.A special thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!Follow us: Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

PREMIERE EPISODE!Synopsis: An actor gets a second chance late in his career by booking a leading role at one of the most prestigious and powerful theatres in the country.Content warning:  strong language.Stay tuned at the end of this episode for a trailer of what's coming up this season on Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story.Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Recorded and edited by Andrew Linn.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees in HR Future (South Africa), Workplace Wellbeing Professional (UK), Canadian Occupational Safety and HR.com.   His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appears in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Follow us:Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

Season 1 Episode 3Synopsis: A replacement actor brought in two weeks before rehearsals for Billy Elliot may change everything for Sean.  Content warning:  strong language.Post Show Talk Back:  Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman about her study with the American Psychological Association about the mental health effects acting can have on performing artists.Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.Recorded and edited by Andrew Linn.Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.Sean Hayden is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC.  As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in two Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country.    He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association.  As a mental health advocate, Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees in HR Future (South Africa), Workplace Wellbeing Professional (UK), Canadian Occupational Safety and HR.com.   His op-ed on “Men and Mental Health” appears in The Economic Times.   Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.   Dr. Michelle Sherman earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is in private practice in Minneapolis. Dr. Sherman is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is Board Certified in Couple and Family Psychology. She is also the Editor in Chief of the APA Division 43 (Society of Couple and Family Psychology) journal, Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice. She was recently named the Family Psychologist of the Year by the Society of Couples and Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association. She has published over 75 articles in peer-reviewed journals, has received over $3.2 million in grant funding, and has given several hundred workshops nationally and internationally. Follow us:Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIGFacebook, TikTok and LinkedIn:  Stage Combat the PodcastEmail us:  stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.comClaim Your Story!Mental Health Resources:The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition.  Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640. If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.  

We have a very, very powerful and important Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper to bring to you. On this new episode, we sat down with host/creator Sean Hayden to talk about his new show Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story. We dove into the origins of this new podcast, the long journey that Sean has been on, and the important implications, awarenesses, and changes that need to be brought to the culture of theatre. This is a very needed discussion not only on our show, but within our community, so we hope that you will tune into this episode, and then tune into Sean's show to follow his journey.Stage Combat: A Mental Health StoryPremieres May 16thEpisodes Dropping WeeklyYou can tune in everywhere you listen to podcastsAnd be sure to follow Sean's show to stay up to date on all the going on's with Stage Combat:IG: @stagecombatthepodcastigTikTok/FB: @stagecombatthepodcastE-mail: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com

Listen to podcast creator Sean Hayden, of Haywood Productions, as he tells us why he created "Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story."

March 13, 1998. If you're a Valparaiso fan of a certain age, you remember exactly where you were the moment Bryce Drew hit “The Shot.” This year marks 25 years since that magical moment and The Victory Bell: The Podcast is celebrating by sharing a throwback episode of Union Street Hoops. In 2018, Union Street Hoops host Paul Oren was joined by former Northwest Indiana Times reporters Sean Hayden and Paul Jankowski as well as The Voice of Valparaiso, Todd Ickow for a media roundtable discussion looking back on the 20th anniversary of The Shot.There are great stories that take you behind the scenes of one of the most celebrated moments in Valparaiso history. Enjoy this look back at the look back. Host: Paul OrenGuests: Sean Hayden, Todd Ickow, Paul JankowskiFor more coverage of Valparaiso athletics, visit TheVictoryBell.com Get full access to The Victory Bell at www.thevictorybell.com/subscribe

The Cardinals coach previews his team's Class 4A quarterfinal game with Bishop Miege

The Cardinals Coach previews his team's game with Spring Hill

Heinrich Schliemann, a treasure hunter from the 1800's shows us what archaeology ISNT. Here, I researched his discovery of Troy and his methods of unearthing the site. I also discuss the way archaeology is ACTUALLY done. Thank you to my great friend Sean Hayden for meeting with me and sharing what it means to be in the field and how everything comes together as an archaeologist. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meghan-brooks/support

Valparaiso released its 2018-19 non-conference schedule and beat reporter Paul Oren is here to breakdown each game, including a pair of contests against Sweet Sixteen participants West Virginia and Texas A&M. Purdue Northwest men's basketball coach Boomer Roberts joins the pod to talk about having the opportunity to play Valparaiso. Former NWI Times reporter Sean Hayden also joins Union Street Hoops on the 15-year anniversary of Scott Drew leaving the Crusaders for Baylor. Hayden shares some of his memories from the sudden coaching change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was it like to be on press row at the 1998 NCAA tournament when Bryce Drew hit The Shot? Listen to the latest episode of Union Street Hoops as host Paul Oren is joined by former Times reporters Sean Hayden and Paul Jankowski as well as the Voice of the Crusaders, Todd Ickow. Ickow breaks down his call of the play while Hayden and Jankowski share how they managed to put such a magical moment into words. Listen as the trio share stories of all the moments that led up to The Shot, including blizzard that nearly crippled three counties as well as an amazing story involving a Ponderosa in Kansas City that you have to hear to believe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.