Podcasts about theatre school

Send us a textThe Scots and Welsh are out in force in this episode in entrepreneurial central! The infectiously energetic and inspirational Reece Donnelly known for his appearance on BBC's The Apprentice joins Pushy Pushy hosts Mark and Nia for a catch up, alignment and good old gossip in this fun and entertaining episode! Reece who is founder of The Theatre School of Scotland, Theatre College of Scotland and the newly launched Theatre School of England, Reece shares his incredible outlook and advice on this wonderful business we call show-business and offers tips and advice from his direct experiences within the Industry. The passion and enthusiasm flows freely between this truly tenacious trio of Reece, Mark and Nia - we learn how Reece got into the Industry as an Actor first and foremost and how he developed and grew his business way way before entering Lord Sugar's boardroom. The common ground from collective businesses, shared students and frustrations with unprepared drama teachers makes for a fun upbeat listen! WARNING: There is some bleeped out (bad) language in this episode that comes from the passion of Reece Donnelly. We ask you be aware of this if listening with children and minors and no offence is intended. If you have a question OR comment for the Pushy Pushy Podcast, please send to hello@markjermin.co.ukPushy Pushy is created and hosted by Mark Jermin and Nia Jermin. You're invited behind the scenes for a weekly gossip directly from a UK in house talent agency and Acting training centre that represents and trains a selection of Actors within the entertainment industry with our industry themed podcast - Pushy Pushy! Have you heard of Pushy Mums, Pushy Dads? Pushy Agents? Pushy Drama Teachers? Coaches, directors, members of production?… Well we have got it all here you to listen to each week on this Pushy Pushy pod! Hosted by a dynamic duo with a wealth of experience within the entertainment industry is leading talent agent Mark Jermin and sister and business partner Nia Jermin who co-ordinates the classes and training side of the companies: Mark Jermin Management and The Mark Jermin School. Whether you're a pushy parent, a driven actor or are just fascinated by show business, you'll get the real deal on how agents discover and manage clients, hilarious audition stories, tips to make it in the industry, the best classes and much more. With a collective 60 years of experience within the Industry between them, , Mark Nia and their regular guest give you unprecedented access to the ups and downs of managing actors (of all ages) and building careers. Learn how the pros help talent transition from...

  Welcome back to another episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast. Today's episode is a little special. We're part of Podcaston, an awesome initiative where over 1,600 podcasters come together to support incredible causes. For me, this hits close to home because I've had the privilege of working with one of those causes—The Fiorentini Foundation—as both a trustee and currently as an ambassador.   Joining me is Anna Fiorentini, the founder of the Anna Fiorentini Film and Theatre School and its charitable arm, The Fiorentini Foundation. Anna started her school 24 years ago in inner-city London to give kids aged 4–18 access to drama, singing, dance, and film training. And here's the kicker—no child gets turned away because of money issues. They make it work through profits from adult classes (Stage in the City) and corporate team-building events like creating a musical in an afternoon (how cool is that?).   Anna's mission goes beyond just teaching performing arts. It's about building confidence, creativity, and lifelong skills for young people who might not otherwise have these opportunities. Whether they grow up to perform on the West End or use their newfound leadership skills elsewhere, every student benefits. You'll hear some amazing success stories, too—kids landing roles in The Bodyguard or TV shows like EastEnders, and others excelling in careers far removed from the stage.   So how can YOU get involved? Well, whether it's donating, brainstorming fundraising ideas, volunteering, or even organising workplace events, there are plenty of ways to help. Check out afperformingarts.com or thefiorentinifoundation.org for more info.   Thanks so much for tuning in! Don't forget to share this episode if you found it inspiring—and join us again next week for another great conversation on the Connected Leadership Podcast.   SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Anna Fiorentini: LinkedIn | Website  | YouTube The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring  

Raymond Rodriguez, Dean of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, offers an in-depth look at the school's advanced levels, graduate program, and pathways into the main company. He shares how PBT supports dancers on their journey, covering everything from relocation advice and program structure to performance opportunities and health initiatives. Plus, insights on auditions, placement decisions, and what sets PBT apart in post-graduate training. You can learn more about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School at these links: PBT Summer Intensive Programs  School Year Programs More Links: Support Ballet Help Desk Buy Corrections Journals Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Ballet Help Desk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI  

Five Voices, One City: Unpacking Chicago's Dance Community, with Kristina Fluty, Alyssa Gregory, Rahila Coats, Michael McStraw, and Helen Lee In this episode of Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast, we dive deeply into the vibrant and diverse world of Chicago's dance scene. Joining Erin are five incredible voices, each bringing a unique perspective on what makes this city's dance community so dynamic, expansive, and full of life. Featured in this episode are Kristina Fluty, Alyssa Gregory, Rahila Coats, Michael McStraw, and Helen Lee — five Chicago-based dance artists who capture the spirit and energy of this thriving artistic hub. Together, they share how living in Chicago has shaped their careers and creative journeys, and explore how the city's geography influences its dance community. We explore the work being created there, the support systems and resources that have been most valuable in their growth, and delve into an overview of opportunities for residencies and funding. Plus, each artist reflects on what keeps them curious, inspired, and energized within the Chicago dance world. Tune in for a lively and insightful conversation that captures the essence of this incredible dance community. Enjoy! Key Points From This Episode: ·       Setting the scene for the Chicago-focused episode. ·       We are introduced to our five guests: Alyssa Gregory, Kristina Fluty, Rahila Coats, Michael McStraw, and Helen Lee. ·       How living in Chicago has influenced their careers and artistic journeys. ·       Our guests help situate Chicago for listeners unfamiliar with the city and how it shapes the dance community. ·       We dive in and discuss the Chicago dance scene and the work being made. ·       Resources and support systems that have been the most valuable to our guests throughout their careers. ·       An overview of the opportunities available for dance residencies and funding within the Chicago dance scene. ·       Dance education hubs and the overall dance class vibe in Chicago.  ·       Each guest talks about what keeps them curious, interested, and excited about their dance lives in Chicago. “In my time here in Chicago, I've just seen things grow, blossom, and then shift. That seems to be the rhythm in this community.” — Michael McStraw Kristina Fluty, an Associate Professor at The Theatre School at DePaul University, has been dancing, teaching, consulting, and performing in Chicago since 2003, primarily with Molly Shanahan/Mad Shak. Alyssa (Uhh-lee-sa) Gregory is a Chicago-based performing artist and cultural organizer who moves between the worlds of dance, arts administration, and podcasting, amplifying Black creativity and championing the brilliance of Chicago's vibrant arts community. (she/her) Rahila Coats is an improviser, dancer, musician and educator who loves to eat up space and eat with her community; her work focuses on black femme experiences and joy. Michael McStraw, Executive Director of Chicago Dance History Project, is an outstanding advocate for the Chicago performing arts community and highly regarded as a positive and constant influence in the sector for 40 years. Helen Lee is a Queer Asian Chicago-born interdisciplinary artist raised by immigrant parents from South Korea. They are the director for the project-based company, Momentum Sensorium, which often performs in unconventional spaces such as lighthouses, train stations, and homes. For more on this episode and artists: Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast For the latest, follow on Instagram and Facebook Support this podcast with a tax-deductible donation! themovingarchitects.org/support

In today's podcast Sam has guest Carolyn Carpenter on for an inspirational conversation about her transformative journey from living on autopilot to embracing a life of intention and authenticity. Listen in as we get a sneak peek into how Carolyn navigated career challenges, learned the importance of alignment, and discovered the power of networking and emotional resilience. In this episode we really discover how to turn dark moments into opportunities for growth and brilliance.  Topics Include:  What it mean to shift from autopilot to intentional living How we can navigate career challenges and manifest new opportunities How we can embrace alignment to trust the process The power of networking and creating authentic connections The tools that can enhance success through mindset and emotional resilience How to find joy and fun in our journey Why internal work is essential for personal growth Transforming darkness into light   Let's connect on IG: @samanthajoharvey @fullout_podcast @carolyn_carpenter   Grab your FREE GIFT: the POWER PORTAL GUIDEBOOK with 7 days of actionable steps to come home to you and unlock your next level.   ----------------------------------------------------   Ready to set boundaries without feeling guilty, build unshakeable confidence, get out of your head and into your heart, release the fear of failure/fear of success/judgement/self-doubt and become your most outrageous, sexy, bold, unleashed self so you can live a life of fulfillment, fun, and freedom?    JOIN FULL OUT FOUNDATIONS, the 10-wk self paced course to unlock your next level and become the woman you were always meant to be.   ----------------------------------------------------   Looking for ongoing support, on-demand trainings, private podcast and a twice/monthly coaching calls? Meet CLUB FULL OUT: The Membership your one stop shop for all things FULL OUT.    Your membership includes:  

The brilliant Danni Menzies hosts Theatre School of Scotland CEO and former The Apprentice contender, Reece Donnelly on our podcast this week. They talk small and big wins, why leaving the show early was a bonus and how Reece pays it forward working with kids. All this and more. The Health Lottery invites listeners on a journey of inspiration, resilience, and generosity. With over £130 million raised to support health and wellbeing causes across Great Britain, The Health Lottery is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in communities nationwide. Play the £1 lottery here.

Marc-Andre Charron is co-founder and general and artistic director of Satellite Theatre. Mathieu Chouinard is the other co-founder, and teaches at l'Universite de Moncton. Mylene Despres is a producer with the theatre.

Rachel Bykowski, a Chicago playwright, writes to explore the many facets of the female identity. Her full-length, 28 Light Years From Now, is the winner of 2020 Getchell New Play Award. Her full-length play, Tight End, has been featured with The National New Play Network (NNPN) in a workshop at the Kennedy Center for the MFA Playwrights' Festival in 2016, was a top 20 finalist for CulturalDC's Source Theatre Festival in 2017, and received Honorable Mention for the Jane Chambers 2017 Student Playwriting Award. Her full-length play, Rev, was the runner-up for the 2018 Todd McNerney Playwriting Award, the winner of the 2019 SETC/Stage Rights Ready to Publish Award, and is now available for purchase on Amazon. Rachel's other plays have been produced and featured in festivals across the United States. Rachel is a playwriting alumna with NNPN and a member of the Dramatists Guild. She received her BFA in playwriting from the Theatre School at DePaul University and her MFA from Ohio University. Make sure to connect with with @tachelbykowskiplays

Sean Gunn: From St. Louis High School to the Marvel and DC Universe Sean Gunn, the talented actor known for his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Kraglin Obfonteri, has a fascinating backstory. Born on May 22, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri, Sean and his brothers attended the Jesuit St. Louis University High School, where he graduated in 1992. His passion for acting led him to The Theatre School at DePaul University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1996. From quirky characters in “Gilmore Girls” to the iconic Rocket in “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Sean's journey from St. Louis to Hollywood is nothing short of remarkable. This clip is from this full episode:  ⁠https://mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/sean-gunn⁠  ⁠www.mostlysuperheroes.com⁠ ©2024 Carrogan Ventures, LLC  

Tune in as we welcome Cheryl Crawford, Acrobatic Arts Master Teacher and Course Conductor from our UK Division. With years of experience as a studio owner and examiner, Cheryl offers expert insights on setting up an acro studio. Learn about essential equipment, budget-friendly solutions, and practical tips to create a thriving acro program. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or just starting out, Cheryl's valuable advice will help you take your acro classes to the next level. Don't miss out! About Cheryl Cheryl's dance journey began at age 5 with ballet and tap lessons at her local Town Hall. By 10, she had fallen in love with all aspects of dance. She trained for three years at the Theatre School of Dance & Drama in Edinburgh, graduating in 1999 with her RAD Registered teacher status. In 2001, eight months after having her first child, Cheryl established her own dance school. Sixteen years and another child later, she now owns a Dance Studio offering Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Cheer, Contemporary, and her new favorite, Acrobatic Arts. Cheryl is one of the lucky few who truly enjoy their work. As a member of the Acrobatic Arts Staff, she feels honored to be part of the organization and looks forward to growing with the company. Her passion for dance and teaching continues to drive her forward in her career. Need some visuals? Check out Cheryl's Weekly Mini presentation, The Basics of Acro Studio Set Up, on YouTube! If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

Crystal speaks to Paul Griffiths who'll be directing the Waterfront Theatre School's production Heathers – The Musical which runs at Artscape Theatre from 17-27 July. Tickets at WebticketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reece Donnelly is the brilliant, 27 year-old founder of Theatre School of Scotland. He was also a competitor on The Apprentice. Reading is a big part of the work he does with children and it fuels his professional ambitions. He shares insights into The Apprentice and what he's learned about himself as a result of that experience.We discuss great stories and the titles he loves which include:The Secret by Rhonda ByrneUnlimited Power by Anthony RobbinsThe Third Door by Alex BanayanLaura Whitmore's No One Can Change Your Life Except For YouBecoming Mollie MaeLord Sugar's What You See is What You Get

You might know Emma Nicolet as your favourite self-confessed 'Joyfluencer' on Instagram where she shares snapshots of real family life, with palpable honesty, but I bet you don't know how she got there. From her experience of boarding at a performing arts school, and how that has impacted her confidence throughout the rest of her life, this story takes in how Emma's love of making people happy has been a thread throughout her career - whether that was in her first job at McDonald's, dressing up as Elsa for kids' parties, or presenting on the radio, it's something she has carried through into her work and life now as an accidental influencer. Emma shares honestly about how that came about, the balance of making that work for her and her family, and what comes next for her.  It's a unique story delivered with real heart. Enjoy!  Find Emma on Instagram here Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here Or subscribe to my Substack here  If you'd like to enquire about sponsoring any future episodes of Women's Business please get in touch here. 

Dramaturgs serve productions in a variety of ways, which are often dictated by needs of the play and the playwright. Playwright and dramaturg Jacqueline Goldfinger, along with dramaturg and dean of the Theatre School at DePaul University Martine Kei Green-Rogers, join the conversation to discuss the role of the dramaturg in new play development, as well as how to incorporate dramaturgy in the classroom.

Show notes are available at QueenofPeaches.com. For this first episode of 2024, I'm really excited to share my conversation with Hollywood costume supervisor Sara Walbridge. Sara is a graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago and has been steadily working in Hollywood for over 20 years. Some of her best known TV projects include Love and Death, Barry, GLOW, and True Blood, and her film credits include Don't Look Up, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Vice, and Beautiful Boy. In our chat today, she gives me the lowdown on how costume supervising is like solving a puzzle; how the immediate aftermath of 9/11 inadvertently shaped the trajectory of her career; why if you don't notice the costumes in a movie or TV show, that actually means they've been executed really well; what the most pressing concerns about AI are for costume departments; the kinds of questions that get tossed around in the group chat of the so-called Costume Mafia; why working as a costume supervisor is secretly kind of a blue-collar job; and why she nerds out about making scale maps of changing tents for huge groups of extras. Plus, since we're well into awards season now, Sara highlights some of her favorite costuming moments from the year gone by that she hopes will be recognized by voters. For my Letterboxd users out there, I've created a list featuring all the films we talk about in this episode. Links to that and other show notes will be available on my blog QueenofPeaches.com.

Christmas came early this year! We are dropping this episode a few days ahead of schedule to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the release of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.   The multi-talented Lavina Jadhwani stops by to discuss her adaptation of A Christmas Carol, which was first produced when her script was discovered on New Play Exchange. In this episode, we discuss:Adapting a well-known story for the stage, making it unique, and being faithful to the original textLavina's approach to adapting for the stageHow surviving cancer gave her a different perspective of her workthe Bollywood film list Lavina curated for Melissa on the spotAnd more!Resources MentionedA Christmas Carol by Lavina Jadhwani is playing at the Guthrie and Penobscot Theatre during the 2023 holiday season.New Play Exchange Nothing For the Group substackAbout Our GuestLavina Jadhwani is a Chicago-based director, playwright, and activist. Directing credits include Guthrie Theater, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, PlayMakers Rep, the Rep of St. Louis, Asolo Rep, Mixed Blood, the Neo-Futurists, the Gift, Teatro Vista, Silk Road Rising, and Rasaka Theatre Company, where she served as Artistic Director for seven years. As a playwright, her work has been seen at the Guthrie, the Goodman, the Gift, East West Players, Cincinnati Shakes, and Indianapolis Shakes, and more. Lavina serves on the boards of the National New Play Network and the Chicago Inclusion Project. She is a proud cancer survivor, dog mom, and child of immigrants. She got her BFA/MA at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and her MFA at The Theatre School at DePaul University.Connect with Our Guestlavinajadhwani.comRead & Recommend Lavina's plays on New Play ExchangeFacebookInstagramConnect 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).

Listen up Project Managers: Casey has no skin in the game. If DMX or DALI or even 0-10V is the right choice, he'll put it in the specifications. That's what you hire these people for, to make sure it's done right. Casey is a proponent of the DALI protocol because, in many cases, it makes sense. It is available in North America, so all you specifiers, take a look at it and if it's right, specify it!Casey has created hundreds of architectural spaces and interactive environments, as well as live performance, film, television, and music video lighting.  With experience as a lighting controls system integrator, Casey serves as lighting controls designer for Morlights complex and varied projects.  Casey's reputation for meticulous attention to detail and his knowledge of both the art and science of light, combined with a willingness to speak up when a detail can be just a little better, make him a valuable resource on any project.Casey has a degree in Lighting Design from The Theatre School at DePaul University.  He is a member of the Illumination Engineering Society, the United States Institute of Theatre Technology, and holds a Certified Lighting Controls Professional certification from the International Association of Lighting Management.  Casey has contributed to industry standards via the ESTA Technical Standards Program and the IES Standards program and sits on the IES Lighting Control System Committee.

Join us for the ASF November episode of Sounds From Scotland as we begin the countdown to Tartan Day 2024 ..we are Halfway to Tarta Week, and all that will happen!! And so this month, we are spotlighting some of our favorite performances from The Pipes and Drums at Bryant Park. Presented annually by the American Scottish Foundation over the weekend of the New York Tartan Day Parade. Registration is now open for the parade on Saturday, 6th April 2024, so go to nyctartanweek.org to sign up!! This episode features performances by The Highland Divas, Whisky Kiss, The Theatre School of Scotland,  Scottish Community Police Choir, Oban School Pipe Band, Noisemaker, Kirkwall City Pipe Ban, Shot of Scotch Highland Dancers, and Shamrock & Thistle Pipe Band.

I'm on the last day of a five-day, 12-hour daily intensive Improv class at The Annoyance Theatre. Our instructor comes in and has us count off by threes. Once that's done, he instructs us to find everyone else with the same number. Then he tells us: “Whoever's in your group, you all are now an Improv team. And you're going to perform tonight live on the main stage for a public audience.” I'm thinking, “These teams are made up of people I barely know.” They come from all around the world with different backgrounds, styles, strengths, and varying levels of Improv experience. And that's when I realize that's what's so cool about this whole thing! We can bring all that to the table in our performance. My made-up-on-the-spot team and I spend the rest of the day creating, refining, rehearsing, and doing it over again, based on our collective suggestions and ideas as a collective. That night, when we hit the stage and show our stuff, it's a huge success. And I know a big part of it is due to the collective diversity of the group and the openness to learning from each other as well as respecting and honoring everyone's contribution. Speaking of spotlights and collectives, today's special guest, Lindsay Ravage, is a veteran of the Improv community in addition to working as an actress. And in this episode of the Storytelling School Podcast, she's here to dive into how the world of Improv can influence you as a storyteller and answer questions such as: Why are you already an experienced Improv storyteller, even if you've never performed it on a stage? How does having trust in others influence the ability to create a bigger story? Why is it so important for kids at a young age to learn how to express themselves and be creative in telling stories? And how do shared experiences make for powerful storytelling? What you will learn in this episode: Why saying “yes” opens the door for new stories to occur How an audience's response to your narrative can affect your storytelling in real-time Why having a first-person point of view makes your story more interesting Who is Lindsay? Growing up just outside of New York City, Lindsay Ravage fell in love with the stage at a young age. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California's Theatre School and studied at the esteemed British Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. She is also a graduate of The Second City Conservatory program and UCB Improv program and has performed Improv all over Los Angeles in various Improvisation and sketch troupes. In addition to still acting in commercials and television, she has worked as a casting associate for some of the most successful commercial casting offices in Los Angeles. Lindsay has also worked with children most of her adult life. But she felt there was a lack of theatre classes in the L.A. area for her own kids. Wanting to create a fun and creative outlet for non-professional kids, she started Tiny Spotlight--Los Angeles' premiere children's theater academy that offers musical theater, Improv, and sketch comedy classes to kids aged 3-11. These classes are taught by top-notch directors in a real theatre setting. They're designed as fun-filled performance experiences to build confidence and let kids know that their ideas are important and what they have to say matters. Tiny Spotlight classes are held at the charming Two Roads Theater in Little Tujunga Village in the heart of Studio City, California, and at The Pico Theatre in West LA. Links and Resources: Tiny Spotlight @tinyspotlight on Instagram @tinyspotlight on Facebook The Annoyance Theatre & Bar Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

In this episode, actor and teaching artist Leah Senseney shares how one audition at a theatre in Delaware led her make a life as a Philadelphia performer and teaching artist. She shares tales from several theatre for young audiences contracts, teaching artist positions, and what it's like to share a stage with her partner! Find Leah Senseney: INSTAGRAM: @sense_nonsense1 See Leah in Into the Woods this fall at The Candlelight Theatre: https://candlelighttheatredelaware.showare.com/event-performances.asp?evt=32 Learn more about The Theatre School at Walnut Street Theatre: https://walnutstreettheatre.coursestorm.com This week's Tuesday Afternoon Dance Party music: "Lucille, Camille, Chenille" from Junie B. Jones The Musical EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pipeanddrapestories.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@PipeAndDrapeStories⁠⁠⁠⁠ EMAIL: PipeAndDrapeStories@gmail.com Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Fala⁠⁠⁠⁠ Artwork: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Gordon

In this episode of TishTalk, I speak with former MPP Randy Hillier (www.nomorelockdowns.ca) who was the first MPP to speak out in 2020 about the harm being done by government during Covid. Randy gives a shocking testimonial of how little any of the Mainstream parties actually do and the extent of political theatre that goes on to give the illusion of a democratic country. We discuss the truly disturbing sexualization of our children and the cult of child grooming for pedophilia and to induce trauma that has been going on for many many decades and is not covered by any media. We review the NATO war against Russia in Ukraine and end with a discussion about the bi-election in Manitoba for Max Bernier and the importance of voting for PPC to start the process of reform in Canada.

As we gear up towards the 25th Anniversary of National Tartan Day and the 2023 New York City Tartan Week, our #ScotsinUS this week takes a look back on performances from the ASF's Pipes and Drums on the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park this past year! Featuring performances by New York Brogue, Whisky Kiss, Shamrock and Thistle, The Highland Divas, Noisemaker, and The Theatre School of Scotland. To join us for this years performances, visit https://americanscottishfoundation.com/tartanDay/2023_Tartan_Pipes_Drums.html All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org

Welcome back!! The F.A.B podcast crew took a field trip to interview two actors from "Two Mile Hollow" by Leah Nanako Winkler,  a play premiering at the Phoenix Theatre March 31- April 30, in downtown Indianapolis! This comedy centers on a wealthy white family gathering together to dish secrets and drink wine one last time in their Hamptons estate before the home is sold. A BIOPIC cast turns the “rich white family with secrets” genre on its head and splits it open for laughs and stinging insight.  Joined by Paige Elisse and Jay Fuqua, the ladies got to hear the actor's initial reaction to the script, how they prepared for their roles as whyte ppl, and if the blonde wigs they had to wear were giving!! Tap in for a wonderful conversation that will make you want to buy your ticket immediately and be front and center for this unique and entertaining show!! Trigger Warning: Adult content & language. Please be advised this show is for adults 18 and up and the open minded. We are not professionals, or educators...just friends having candid conversations. Dedication:  TO OUR SPONSOR We would like to dedicate this episode to **The Phoenix Theatre and Cultural Center** located in Downtown Indianapolis for sponsoring the show!! We're extremely grateful for the opportunity to attend opening night of the show Friday, March 31st 2023. The doors open at 8pm!  Come down to the Phoenix Theatre and see TWO MILE HOLLOW  if you are in the Indianapolis area.  It's the final play of the 2022/2023 season! Don't miss out - get your tickets today! The Phoenix Theatre – “Plays With Fire” Single Tickets are now on sale, $25-$45. Discounted $15 tickets are available to students – use the PROMO CODE “student15” and show your Student ID at the door. https://www.phoenixtheatre.org/buy-tickets or @phoenixtheatreindy on IG.Kat: To those breaking abuse cycles.   **About "Two Mile Hollow"*(Genre - satire, dark comedy, drama).Ger ready to witness a BIPOC cast turning the tables on the "rich white family with secrets" genre, and bringing their own unique perspective to the table. In this play, a wealthy white family gathers at their lavish Hamptons estate for one last hurrah before it's sold. They drink wine, spill secrets, and bicker like there's no tomorrow, all while enjoying the beautiful view of the water. ** About the Playwright: *  Leah Nanako Winkler is a Japanese-born American playwright currently living in New York City. She attended Tates Creek High School and has a Masters of Fine Arts from Brooklyn College. Her play “God Said This” won the 2018 Yale Drama Series Prize. Her play Two Mile Hollow recently won the Francesca Primus Prize. She is a recipient of a 2020 Steinberg Prize in Distinguished Playwriting. https://leahnanako.com Born: Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan Books: Hot Asian Doctor Husband, MORE Notable work: Kentucky, Two Mile Hollow, God Said This About the Director: Director Mikael Burke : | Michael Burke | Is a freelance director and educator based in Chicago. Masters of Fine Art, Directing: from The Theatre School at Depaul University /Princess Grace Award - Theatre, 2017  https://mklburke.com/about  **About our guests:*  Paige Elisse (Neely) @iampaigeelisse  Jay Fuqua @officially_fuqua   ** Two Mile Hollow Cast: **(In alphabetical order) Eddie Dean, Paige Elisse, Jay Fuqua, Arianne Villareal, and Milicent Wright *Two Mile Hollow Crew/Creatives: *(In no particular order) Creatives Sound Design - Brian Grimm /Stage Manager - Danielle Buckel Klein / Infection Control Safety Manager - Jackie Mahon   Set Design - Insung Park /Projection Design - Katie Phelan/ Assistant Stage Manager - Emily Root/ Costume Design - Tonie Smith  /Lighting Design - Eric Watkins/ Intimacy Choreographer - Claire Wilcher *Stranger than Fiction: *None this week *Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here https://linktr.ee/Fabpod  Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content, weigh in on upcoming topics, and help us start a monthly live wine down for our F.A.B. FAM! Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!

Jul 19, 2020 On this episode of The Claw's Corner - Host Rich Cyr chats with actor P.J. Baker. P.J.'s Bio from IMDB: P.J. Byrne A graduate of Boston College with a double major in finance and theatre and an M.F.A. in Acting from the prestigious Theatre School at DePaul University, actor P.J. Byrne has compiled a long list of impressive film and television credits. Byrne stars alongside Dwayne Johnson to save the world from global catastrophe in the action film Rampage loosely based on the video game of the same name. He can also be seen in 15:17 Train to Paris which marks the second time Byrne has worked with Oscar Award winning director Clint Eastwood. Byrne's latest movie is Green Book for director and writer Peter Farrelly. Green Book tells the story of a working-class Italian-American bouncer who becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South and stars Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. In 2014, Byrne starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street for director Martin Scorsese and proceed to team up again with the famed director in 2016 on Vinyl for HBO. He also can be seen on Big Little Lies with Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, another HBO production and on the Showtime series I'm Dying Up Here staring Melissa Leo. Incredibly well versed in drama, comedy and science fiction/fantasy work, Byrne is one of the stars of the upcoming SyFy Channel series Temors, which also stars Kevin Bacon. Tremors is a television reboot of the film of the same name in which a small town is gripped with fear over giant underground worms living beneath them. Renowned for his pivotal scene-stealing role in Horrible Bosses, Byrne's character supports the stars of the film as they plot to kill their bosses. This film allows him to add Jason Bateman to a long list of important actors with whom he has had the opportunity to work. He has played opposite: Steve Carell in Dinner for Schmucks, Zach Galifianakis in The Campaign, Harrison Ford in Extraordinary Measures, Tom Hanks in Mike Nichols' Charlie Wilson's War, Will Ferrell and Nicole Kidman in Nora Ephron's Bewitched, Jack Black in Michel Gondry's Be Kind, Rewind, Jim Carrey in Bruce Almighty and Clint Eastwood in Bloodwork. Byrne was very well received for his starring role in the 5th installment of the phenomenally successful Final Destination franchise for Warner Bros. In the film Byrne's character meets one of the more unusual demises ever in the series of sci-fi horror films. Byrne's television credits include the fan favorite role of Irv Smiff, the driven sports agent, who represents a number of professional football players in the ongoing BET hit series The Game. Byrne is also adding writer to his resume having recently sold Brothers of the Bride to Newline, a feature film that he will co-write and star in which is being produced by Ben Stiller's Red Hour Productions. In addition to his on-screen roles, Byrne also voices "Bolin" in the Emmy- nominated Nickelodeon series, The Legend of Korra now entering its third season, and received a Behind The Voice Award for his portrayal of that character. He is currently the voice of Firestorm in new Cartoon Network hit Justice League Action. A Garden State native, Byrne was born in Maplewood, New Jersey and was raised in Old Tappan, New Jersey. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Guttman Associates Watch The Last Supper on Funny Or Die - https://funnyordie.com/2012/4/5/17714184/the-last-supper P.J.'s IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0126260/ P.J.'s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057888737090 Don't miss Daniel Roebuck's appearance on The Claw's Corner! - • The Claw's Corner... Link up with The Claw's Corner check it out on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richtheclawcyr/ Do not miss Rich's book, "Confessions of a Frenetic Mind" available now - https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Frenetic-Mind-Blood-Curdling-Terror/dp/1946577103/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Rich+Cyr&qid=1667737186&sr=8-1 Copyright 2023 The Claw's Corner - Produced by Rich Cyr https://www.facebook.com/richtheclawcyr/ Edited by Elmwood Productions - http://elmwoodproductions.com/index.html and subscribe to Elmwood Productions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElmwoodProductions/featured Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! - https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions Enhanced and uploaded by Rob Bull. For Music, Podcast, Graphic Design, and Video info Email Rob At: robbull61792@gmail.com Also Follow and Message Him through FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085244920212 Rob Bulls Music on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@crackhouse2012 Rob Bulls Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/robertbull Search Rob Bull on Spotify.

You may have never heard the name Fr. Clarence Rivers before today. Fr. Rivers was a renown composer and liturgist, among other things, and he was helping people better understand—better see themselves—in the liturgy long before the Second Vatican Council made such actions the norm. Fr. Rivers was also the first Black priest ordained in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and his own heritage and lived experience greatly informed his approach to the liturgy and to his own priestly ministry. But Fr. Rivers is slowly being lost to the relentless march of time. His legacy is interwoven in so much of how we understand Catholic liturgy today, and yet his name is far from our lips. Fortunately, our guests today—Emily Strand and Eric Styles—host their own podcast, and it's called Meet Father Rivers. Emily has taught religion at the collegiate level for more than 15 years, and currently does so at Mt. Carmel College in Ohio. She is the author of two books on Catholicism and has published several essays on religious and literary themes in popular culture in peer-reviewed publications. Emily is also a life-long Church musician, serving her parish as a cantor, accompanist and ensemble director, and serving the National Association of Pastoral Musicians as Chair of the Forum on Communication. Eric Styles has served as the Rector of Carroll Hall, an intentional undergraduate residential community at the University of Notre Dame, since 2016. He holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Loyola University Chicago. Eric worked as a Parish Liturgy Coordinator at Saint Benedict the African Catholic Church in Chicago and as a House Manager for the Theatre School of DePaul University. He spent time discerning the call to religious life with the Society of Jesus, though eventually discovered that was not where God was inviting him to be. Eric remains active in the performing arts as a collaborator with Afro House, a Baltimore based music driven performance art ensemble. Eric writes about theology, liturgy, and contemporary culture. Both of our guests are passionate about the liturgy, deeply inspired by the legacy of Fr. Rivers and determined to help form the imagination of people of faith today. Listen to the podcast, "Meet Father Rivers:" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-father-rivers/id1590237311 Learn more about Emily: https://emilystrand.liturgyandlife.com/ Photo courtesy of "Catholic Telegraph" (Cincinnati)

Today's guest is actor's memorization coach Joyce Hshieh.  Joyce Hshieh is a trained actress and graduate of the BFA acting program of The Theatre School at DePaul University. She is also a 3-day champion on the game show Jeopardy. Combining her knowledge of acting with her knowledge of memorization and learning, she founded Off Book It, where through her course and coaching, she teaches actors how to memorize lines fast and make them stick. She's helped many actors overcome their line memorization hurdles to achieve freedom and confidence in their acting. She's been a featured guest with Actors Breakfast Club, DaJuan Johnson's Self-tapes That Book, Ajarae Coleman's The Table, Blythe Howard's commercial workshop, Anastasia Edwards's Actor's Biz, Actor Playbook, Working Actor Pro, Limelight, Film Festival Live, and the Why I'll Never Make It Podcast.  Connect with Joyce!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offbookit/ Website: https://www.offbookit.com In this episode, you'll hear… The difference between general memorization and memorization techniques for actors  Her interest in bar trivia - and how that led her to get on Jepardy (yes. The show. And she WON) The difference between quitting and changing your mind  The three main types of actor content for us to consume  How to figure out our “gaps” and what to do about them  The difference between being good at memory and what memory athletes actually do  Her story of getting on jeopardy (and why she didn't think she'd make it on)  How NOT to put every audition on a pedestal  Tips on what we can do to optimize brain health and memory!  How we're expecting to be great memorizers….yet are never taught how to do it  Links mentioned!  Sleep Smarter - Shawn Stevenson -  https://sleepsmarterbook.com/  Eat Smarter - Shawn Stevenson  - https://eatsmarterbook.com/  The Model Health Show Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-model-health-show/id640246578  Are you an actor stressed AF?? (me too...)  Are you on the actor self-care newsletter?? www.tonyrossicoaching.com  Wanna coach with me?  Apply for 1 on 1 coaching here - https://forms.gle/khDUf1WrvvMzDPRd7 Join our Stressed AF actor mindset calls and group! - https://www.tonyrossicoaching.com/groupcoaching   Are we social media friends??  Instagram: www.instagram/tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Twitter: www.twitter.com/_tonyrossi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyrossi00/

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Interview: We talk to star of stage and screen Desmin Borges about The Theatre School,  Minneapolis Children's Theatre Company, Peter Brosius, improvising and workshopping new works at Teatro Vista, Dennis Začek Sandy Shinner,  Victory Gardens, phonetic pillows, Arthur Lessac's work, speaking creatively through rhythm instead of words, Ann Wakefield, Ric Murphy, John Leguizamo aka Johnny Legs, winning a preschool talent show televised on Telemundo with his rendition of La Bamba, growing up in a barber shop, losing his dad to cancer at age 15, Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by Kristoffer Diaz, The Buddy Holly Story musical with Janey Lauer, Barry Brunetti, Dominic and Eugene, The Room Upstaris, Stephen Belber's Tape, Tokoloshe, stereotyping of Latine actors, Brian Cox, Boleros for the Disenchanted, being #1 on the call sheet.

My guest for this episode is Stephanie Shaterian. Stephanie is a founder of fLO Content, fLO is a video content producer specializing in original, authentic, documentary-style pieces that serve specific goals or strategic purposes. They work with decision-makers in the for-profit and non-profit sectors who have immediate video needs for marketing, promotional, or development goals. She is a graduate of the Baltimore School for the Arts and holds a BFA from The Theatre School at Depaul University. Here's what to expect during the episode: How can nonprofit organizations benefit from video marketing? Why should nonprofits consider creating legacy videos? Does a nonprofit need a YouTube channel? Why are storytelling videos important for nonprofits? How long should a nonprofit video content be? Connect with Stephanie Shaterian! Website: https://flocontent.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieshaterian/ Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free Effective Board Orientation Checklist. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

Gen Z trusts Gen Z. So when you let a student group take the reins of a TikTok account, magic can happen. We go onsite to The Theatre School at DePaul University to talk with Kenna Bartlett, Theatre Management student and admissions assistant, about how they harnessed the power of short-form video and social media to attract and engage prospective students. Interested in being on the show? Contact us! highered@mediacross.com Learn more about MediaCross on our website: mediacross.com Check out The Theatre School at DePaul University: Website - https://theatre.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ttsadmissions?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theatreschooldepaul/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheTheatreSchool Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheatreSchool Follow us on social media to keep up with new episodes: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediacross-inc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MediaCrossInc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mediacross_inc/?hl=en

On the ASF's October Sounds from Scotland, we hear songs from young artists Hannah Read, Iona Fyfe, and The Theatre School of Scotland. We also learn of Craig Weir's special performance at Balmoral for her late Majesty & hear from Youth Ambassador Cameron Steer about the start of his journey to learn the bagpipes! Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org

The financial aid process can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of Higher Ed Matters, we break from our marketing-driven content to bring a timely conversation to students and families starting the college search process. We are joined by experts from DePaul University, Fran Cebrzynski, Director, DePaul Central & Financial Aid - Student Services, and Tracee Duerson, Director of Admissions for The Theatre School, to break down the myths around affording a college degree and give tips on talking to colleges about aid options. Interested in being on the show? Contact us! highered@mediacross.com Learn more about MediaCross on our website: mediacross.com Follow us on social media to keep up with new episodes: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediacross-inc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MediaCrossInc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mediacross_inc/?hl=en

Need some confidence getting an acro program started at your studio? In this interview, studio owner and Acrobatic Arts Master Teacher Cheryl Crawford discusses her own highs and lows on the journey of starting an acro program. Cheryl explains what tools and resources helped her not only get started, but grow a reputable and successful program that has grown to over 400 students today! About Cheryl Crawford Started dancing at the age of 5 taking ballet & tap lessons at the local Town Hall, by the age of 10 years I loved everything about dance. Trained for 3 years at the Theatre School of dance & drama, Edinburgh where I studied RAD Ballet, I.S.T.D Tap & Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, singing & Acting. I loved every minute of it and graduated with my RAD Registered teacher status in 1999. Although I loved performing my biggest passion was teaching so in 2001 I set up my own school, 8 months after having my first child, needless to say, my hands were full! 16 years (and another child later) later I now have my own Dance Studio where we offer Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Cheer, Contemporary and my new favourite Acrobatic Arts. I am one of the lucky ones that can say I enjoy going to work! I am honoured to be part of the Acrobatic Arts Staff and look forward to growing with the company. Links Mentioned: Facebook M1 Certified Teachers Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/AcroArtsCertified Acrobatic Arts Exams - https://www.acrobaticarts.com/#/page/custom/30/12 Acrobatic Arts Teacher Training Courses & Workshops - https://www.acrobaticarts.com/#/page/custom/2/26 If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

In this episode, I KiKi down with Jaxin! New York-based artist Jaxin Jackson They/He is a black, queer, trans, non-binary, artist and educator. In their own work, Jaxin feels most called to explore themes of race, class, gender, sexuality, and spirituality. Jaxin's academic artistic training consists of an MA in Theatre Education from Hunter College where they were awarded the Lincoln Center Scholar Fellowship and a BFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. Listen to part two on patreon! -Follow today's guest @readysetjaxin -Follow sex KiKi @_sexKiKi on Twitter -Patreon for sex journal prompts: patreon.com/sexkikipod -rate, review, & subscribe! The sex KiKi is produced by: SK STUDIOS Music: Moesha's Diary (Mike Nasty Remix) by Mike Nasty is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Tracee Duerson, Director of Admissions for The Theatre School at DePaul University, has grown up in admissions, dedicating her entire career in higher ed. As a part of the new generation of higher education leadership, she shares her perspectives on equity and access, the student loan crisis, the great resignation, and her love of the work. Interested in being on the show? Contact us! highered@mediacross.com Learn more about MediaCross on our website: mediacross.com Follow us on social media to keep up with new episodes: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediacross-inc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MediaCrossInc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mediacross_inc/?hl=en

Susan Messing, a NJ native and graduate of Northwestern University's Theatre School, has been an improviser and comedian for 35 years. She is an alumna of the iO Theatre, Second City's Mainstage, and a founding member of Chicago's infamous Annoyance Theatre. Susan created and taught her curriculum at iO Chicago, iO West in Hollywood, The Annoyance Theatre, The Second City, and around the world. Susan was an adjunct instructor for DePaul University and taught for The School at Steppenwolf, and currently teaches at the University of Chicago. Her standup act with her puppet, Jolly, was featured at the HBO/US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and NBC's Late Fridays, and her most impressive bit movie role was as a bad stripper in a halo brace in Let's Go to Prison! Since the pandemic began, Susan has shifted to teaching on zoom, and is restarting her drop in class for The Annoyance. Recently, she performed in Chicago's World Comedy Expo and headlined the Baton Rouge Improv Festival with the brilliant John Lehr. Every Friday night you can find her with her friends in ‘High Society' on Twitch. “Improviser of the Year” – Chicago Improv Festival “Best Improviser” – Chicago Reader “Funniest Woman in Chicago” – Chicago Magazine Paul Vato is an on camera and voice actor, improvisor, podcaster and entrepreneur. Connect with Paul Vato: PaulVato.com • VATO.tv • y.at/

Join us for our newest episode of Sounds From Scotland. In our May program, we will see Part 2 of a 2-part series as the American Scottish Foundation takes a look back at their community programming at The Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park as part of NYC Tartan Week. Presented by The American-Scottish Foundation®, hosted by Camilla G Hellman, President. Featuring performances by New York Brogue, Whisky Kiss, Shamrock and Thistle, The Highland Divas, Noisemaker, and The Theatre School of Scotland.

Join us for our newest episode of Sounds From Scotland. In our April program, we will see Part 1 of a 2-part series as the American Scottish Foundation takes a look back at their community programming at The Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park as part of NYC Tartan Week. Presented by The American-Scottish Foundation®, hosted by Camilla G Hellman, President. Featuring performances by The Highland Divas, The Theatre School of Scotland, Noisemaker, Iona College Pipe Band, Shot of Scotch Highland Dancers, and The NYU Pipes and Drums.

Our guest this week is Chicago-based award-winning actor, improviser, comedian and teacher SUSAN MESSING!  Susan is a New Jersey native and a graduate of Northwestern University's Theatre School. She has been an improviser and comedian for over 35 years! Susan is an alumna of Chicago's beloved iO Theatre and The Second City's Mainstage.  Susan is a founding member of Chicago's Annoyance Theatre. It's an infamous theatre and associated ensemble that deals with absurd and outrageous humour.  Some of her notable performances are with Blaine Swen in BLESSING at the iO, with Norm Holly in MOLLY, the critically acclaimed MESSING WITH A FRIEND at The Annoyance and with The Boys at The Second City.  She was in the lineup for the TBS Just For Laughs festival all 5 years of its residence in Chicago.  She presented BRAVING THE UNKNOWN at an independently organized Ted X event at the University of Chicago.  Susan's standup act with her puppet, JOLLY, has been featured at the HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, on Comedy Central's PREMIUM BLEND and NBC's LATE FRIDAYS. Her most impressive bit movie role was as a bad stripper in a halo brace in LET'S GO TO PRISON!   Susan created and taught her curriculum at Chicago's iO and LA's iO West, along with The Annoyance Theatre, The Second City and around the world.  She was an adjunct instructor for Chicago's Loyola University at DePaul University, The School at Steppenwolf, and now she teaches at The University of Chicago.   Twitter: @MessingSusan Instagram: @susanalicemessing World Comedy Expo, March 25-27, 2022 in Chicago, Susan will be performing with “Messing with Mason” and also the lady supergroup “1Zs”. https://worldcomedyexpo.com/show/landry-and-summers-messing-with-mason/ https://worldcomedyexpo.com/festival-lineup/ Podcast Team Head Producer and Editor: Winnie Wong @wonder_wong Editor:  Shayne Stolz @shaynestolz Graphic: Vicki Brier @brier2019 To listen to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/firecrackerdept   Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.firecrackerdepartment.com and follow us @firecrackerdept!

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Angela sat down with Sharon Bridgforth on October 8, 2021, to record this interview via video conference. Bridgforth talked about her formative years, her pathway to healing, intergenerational mentoring, and her life as a touring artist in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sharon Bridgforth's website https://www.sharonbridgforth.com/ Twin Cities PBS did a special on Pillsbury House Theatre - who GRACIOUSLY chose to feature "dat Black Mermaid Man Lady/The Show!!!" The special premiered on 7/10/21. https://www.datblackmermaidmanlady.com/the-show A Doris Duke Performing Artist, Sharon Bridgforth is a writer that creates ritual/jazz theatre. A 2020-2023 Playwrights' Center Core Member, Sharon has received support from Creative Capital, MAP Fund, the National Performance Network and is a New Dramatists alumnae. Sharon served as a dramaturg for the Urban Bush Women Choreographic Center Initiative's Choreographic Fellowship program and has been in residence with: Brown University's MFA Playwriting Program; University of Iowa's MFA Playwrights Program; The Theatre School at DePaul University; allgo, A Texas Statewide QPOC Organization; and The Department of Performance Studies at Northwestern University. Widely published, Sharon author of the Lambda Literary award winning, the bull-jean stories, and her performance piece, delta dandi, is published in solo/black/woman: scripts, interviews and essays. Sharon is grateful to say that she has been supported by the Zami community since 1998 - when she and RedBone Press Founder and Editor, Lisa C. Moore were first out on the road with the bull-jean stories.  

Sammi Grant (she/her/hers) Sammi is a blind voice/speech teacher and dialect coach. She is an adjunct professor at The Theatre School at DePaul University as well as at Illinois Wesleyan University. In the past, Sammi has taught at The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She also teaches for Access Acting Academy, a training program designed specifically for blind and low vision actors. For dialect coaching, she has worked with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Fox as well as over 60 theatrical productions in the Chicago area. Sammi holds an MFA with Distinction in Voice studies from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She is a Junior Board member for the Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA) for which she also serves on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. You ca learn more about Sammi at her website here. More Resources: Caitlin Reilly This episode was produced on the unceded ancestral territory of the Kiikaapoi, Peoria, Bodéwadmiakiwen, and Miami. This episode was edited by Emery Lade, with original intro and outro music by Marc Young. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prints-unedited/support

Arturo Luís Soria is an actor and writer with roots in Brazil, Italy, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic. Most recently, Arturo can be seen Off-Broadway at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre in his critically acclaimed play, “Ni Mi Madre”, which he wrote and stars in. A first time playwright, “Ni Mi Madre” received rave reviews from New York Times and Vulture. The show is playing now through September 19th. Arturo made his Broadway debut in “The Inheritance” by Matthew Lopez and directed by Stephen Daldry. He played Tano in the World Premiere production of “Hit the Wall” by Ike Holter at the Steppenwolf Garage Theatre, reviving the role off-Broadway at Barrow Street Theatre. TV credits include “The Blacklist” and “Insatiable”. He is a graduate from Yale School of Drama and The Theatre School at DePaul University. He is currently a TV writing mentee in Lena's Waithe's mentorship program at Hillman Grad Productions. Philanthropic/Activist Causes: Youth Theater Education in Marginalized Communities

Yura Sapi speaks with Rose Kim, founder and producing director of Art Rat Theatre. Art Rat Theatre is a production vehicle dedicated to gardening anticolonial, anti-capitalist theatre for a truly diverse new era audience and catalyzing a greater network of independent institutionally marginalized, young adult creatives.

This week we sit down with Los Angeles based Director & Producer Jessica Hanna to discuss her process of saying “F*ck it! Let's try.” Jessica Hanna is a Los Angeles based Director & Producer with a BFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University. She is a member of The Kilroys, an activist artists group working for gender parity in the American Theatre. She was an Artist in Residence at Thymele Arts in 2019. She has trained with The SITI Co. and performed with them in 2010 & 2013 at The Getty Villa. She is currently the Chair of The SITI Co.'s Board. She Co-Founded Bootleg Theater and was it's Producing & Managing Director for 12 years. She worked with Roger Guenveur Smith on RODNEY KING. She helped create the Hope On Stage playwriting prize in collaboration with Cornell and Notre Dame Universities. She created the Solo Queens Festival that has featured 15 women solo performers in 2 years. Directing credits include: Lisa Dring's DEATH PLAY at Circle X Theatre, Brandon Baruch's NO HOMO, at Hollywood Fringe Festival which was awarded Best Director, Best Ensemble and Best New Play. At Bootleg Theater jessica directed the World premieres of FOUR CHORDS AND A GUN by John Ross BowIe, I CARRY YOUR HEART by Georgette Kelly, THE WILLOWS by Kerri-Ann McCalla and BLUE GOLD & BUTTERFLIES by Stephanie Batiste. She also directed, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Celebration Theatre (Winner 2019 Ovation Award Best Production of a Musical). Also In 2019, she directed A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM for Make Trouble in Wilmington, NC. And Directed Michelle Kholos Brooks' HOSTAGE at Adobe Rose Theatre in Santa Fe, NM. Jessica produced two plays by Kirsten Vangsness at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She Co-directed Justin Sayre's RAVENSWOOD MANOR at Celebration Theater and directed a workshop of Sarah Tufts' ABIGAIL for Inkwell Theatre In 2020 she directed POLAROID STORIES at CalPoly Pomona. THE WOLVES at CSU Long Beach. During the pandemic she directed Iris Bahr's solo piece DAI and produced Philicia Saunder's BREATHE for Outpost_13 & Outside In and A WALK IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD by Katie Lindsey. Upcoming: FEFU & HER FRIENDS (online) at CalPoly Pomona and AS ONE at Orlando Opera. Edited by: Rachel Post Intro & Outro Music by: Marc Young Transcript: TBA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prints-unedited/support

Hooman and Chris sit down with Bradley Grant Smith, songwriter, screenwriter, director and actor.Brad's original composition Help Yourself (as Sad Brad Smith) was featured prominently in the Oscar-nominated film UP IN THE AIR. During the pandemic, his feature film debut OUR FATHER (as writer/director) premiered in competition at the 2021 SXSW film festival. A graduate of the Theatre School at DePaul University, he lives and works in Chicago.You can watch Brad's film, Our Father, now on Fandor!For the latest updates on Fandor, subscribe here.  Also playing on Fandor is The Tale of the Dog.  Watch it here! Fandor on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fandorTwitter: https://twitter.com/FandorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandorfilms/Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/fandor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Addicted To Recovery : The Interactive Memoir Episode 4: What does it really mean to drink alone as opposed to with other people? Drinking with others was still, essentially, how I was trying to manage my own mind, not other people's. For me, it was an indication that the relationship I had with my mind had become more strained than the most forced social situations. I figured alcohol could force us to get along the same way it had with various frenemies over the years. It had the opposite effect of completely alienating me from any sense of synergy with my thoughts.In chapter 4 we wrap up the Theatre School arc, in which denial, misdirection and medication cause me to improve my acting skills unintentionally, though it seems the only one convinced by my performance was me. Sure, things were getting a bit freaky, but me, an alcoholic? Naw. THAT'S really dramatic.Please send questions, comments or just say ‘hi' atinteractivememoir@gmail.comorhttps://twitter.com/ToMemoirorhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/156764336366378If you like what I'm doing and find it useful or entertaining, recommend it to a friend, subscribe, rate it, share it, or all of the above! If you want to support the podcast, the book, and my ability to keep doing it, I've set up a buymeacoffee page, and you can show your support at:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/recoveryHope to see you again next week!Thanks to Bensound.com for the intro and outro musicHere is a list of suicide crisis hotlines by country:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_linesHere are links to support groups with an online presence that can be vital in recovery:For a comprehensive list of 12 Step Meetings:https://12step.org/social/online-meetingsSmart Recovery:https://www.smartrecovery.org/communityRefuge Recoveryhttps://www.refugerecovery.orgSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PYGYDK9EHG2AW)

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Jeff discuss how artists are leading civic dialogues in their communities. Karla interviews Quenna Lené Barrett about her work as a theatre maker creating works about policy change. The episode concludes with a discussion about how change is necessary and why theatre-makers should be elected to public office. In this episode you'll learn: How Theatre of the Oppressed pedagogies can be used in policy change work; About examples of theatre makers centering queer and femme experiences in American founding documents; and Why we need to create artistic pathways to civic dialogue. Please the transcript and a list of list resources can be found here. ABOUT QUENNA LENÈ BARRETT: A Chicago-based theater artist + practitioner, developing programs to amplify teen + community voice and hold space to rehearse, tell, and change the stories of their lives. She is a company member with ICAH's For Youth Inquiry company, Associate Artist with Pivot Arts, and serves as the Associate Director of Education at the Goodman Theatre. Quenna received her BFA from NYU Tisch Drama, MA in Applied Theatre from the University of Southern California, and is pursuing an educational doctorate in Educational Theatre at NYU Steinhardt. As a director, performer, facilitator, and writer, she has worked with a number of companies including NYU Steinhardt, Oklahoma State University, Ohio State University, Chicago Children's Theatre, Sojourn, The Theatre School at DePaul, Free Street, Pegasus, Court, eta, and Theater Unspeakable. Continuing to build the world she wants to see/live in, her most recent project was Re-writing the Declaration. WHERE TO FIND QUENNA: INSTAGRAM: @quennalene FACEBOOK: @quenna.lene WEBSITE: https://www.quennalene.com/ This episode of Why Change? A Podcast for the Creative Generation was powered by Creative Generation. Produced and Edited by Daniel Stanley. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

Angelita Esperanza is my guest, she is an Actor, Director and Producer who divides her time between Los Angeles and New York City. She has worked on major network shows including Tommy and Instinct on CBS, Quantico on ABC and Crossbones on NBC. Recent acting credits include Criminal Minds on CBS and The Blacklist on NBC. She's currently an associate producer on the HBOMAX series Gossip GirlShe earned her BA in Television Production from Loyola Marymount University and trained at Circle in the Square's Theatre School in New York City.

The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux: Conversations with artists about acting, purpose, and the journey to finding wholeness. You are so much more than the last job you booked. This week, Courtney sits down with Casting Director, AJ Links, to discuss all things casting; the process, the relationship to the broader industry, and working in times of pandemic and growing social movements. AJ Links is a Casting Director for Paskal Rudnicke Casting. Her credits include television, film, commercials, industrials, short films, and music videos. Her recent work includes Steve McQueen's feature Widows, Showtime's Work in Progress and Emmy-nominated series, Shameless, CBS's The Red Line, Comedy Central's South Side, and HBO's series from JJ Abrams' and Jordan Peele: Lovecraft Country. You can also see her work in the first season of Amazon's Patriot, Adult Swim's Joe Pera Talks With You, and NBC's Shrink. After graduating with a BFA in Theatre Arts from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 2011, she joined Paskal Rudnicke Casting as a Casting Assistant in 2013. Her love for actors, improvisation, and alternative story structure and style guide her casting choices and distinctive taste. Though theatre is her first love, film has captured her heart. Find AJ Links On the Internet: www.prcasting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisjadelinks | https://www.instagram.com/prcasting Follow Courtney Rioux: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Special thanks to: Enrique Palomino for editing this episode. Mandy Work Wetzel for all of your hard work. Dana Black of I Swear on My Mother's Grave Podcast for your podcast knowledge. Photography by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux. Theme Music by Blythe Martin Productions. For more info, please contact Jamie and Erik at erik@SoundAnswer.com ******************************************************************************* Courtney Rioux is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean commercial, but Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra board. With each of these, she inspires and empowers actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance. Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and sign up for her V.I.P. updates at www.CourtneyRioux.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtneyrioux/support