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| Ep.90: Andy Packer: Artistic Director/CEO, Slingsby - “Telling stories of darkness is really a way to point towards the light” (Audio) | 25 May 2026 | 00:47:23 | |
Andy is an award-winning director of theatre, music theatre and opera. He has also worked as creative producer of multidisciplinary arts programs, creative director of large-scale events and festival director. In 2007 Andy co-founded theatre company Slingsby, based on Kaurna Meyunna Yerta, Adelaide Plains. Slingsby is internationally renowned for emotionally powerful storytelling for audiences aged 8 and up. The company’s productions have toured across all states and territories of Australia alongside international touring in New Zealand, USA, Canada, Singapore, China, India, Spain, Norway, UK, Scotland and Ireland, with repeat invitations to New Victory Theatre - New York, Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, Dublin Theatre Festival, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children and Sydney Opera House.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Roselle Bernardo Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo and Alexandra Baxter Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
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| Ep.89: Erica McCalman: Creative Director & Strategist - “What we need more than ever isn’t social cohesion, but belonging and empathy” (Audio) | 11 May 2026 | 00:42:49 | |
Erica McCalman (she/her) is a creative director, speaker and convenor working at the intersection of experimental art, climate and systems change. She is interested in regenerative economies, opening opportunities for collaboration between different lived experiences, connecting people to deeper conversations and uplifting new models and narratives in service of people and planet. Her producing credits include Darwin Festival, Sydney Festival, Next Wave, Performance Space, APAM, Melbourne Fringe and Sydney WorldPride. She has mentored and facilitated for organisations including A Climate for Art (ACFA), Vitalstatistix, Hyphenated Projects, Creative Australia, Performing Lines, Darwin Fringe and Artback NT. For more than a decade Erica has been an advocate for the arts through grassroots efforts driven by the sector and her association with Theatre Network Australia. She has served on the boards of Theatre Network Australia, ILBIJERRI, La Mama Theatre Company and on the advisory group for the Arts Wellbeing Collective. As a speaker she is known for balancing warmth and good humour with unflinching insight into the complexities we navigate in turbulent times. A Ballardong Noongar woman with Irish convict, Scottish and Cornish heritage, she is also neurodivergent. Erica is a graduate of Small Giants Academy’s Mastery of Business and Empathy and Climate Leadership Accelerator programs. In 2008 Erica attained her Bachelor of Fine Art (Production) from the University of Melbourne, Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Roselle Bernardo Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo and Alexandra Baxter Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.88: Donna Walker-Kuhne: President, Walker International Communications Group - “Everyone can be a change maker” (Audio) | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:46:57 | |
Donna is an award winning thought leader, writer and strategist for community engagement, audience development and social justice. She is President of Walker International Communications Group, Inc., a 40 year old boutique marketing and audience development consulting agency for arts and culture. Her client base is global and she is an Adjunct Professor at New York University and Columbia University.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.87: Aby Cohen: Brazilian Designer, Curator, and Educator - “If we don’t have space for experimenting, we don’t transform” | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:48:52 | |
Aby Cohen is a Brazilian designer, curator, and educator working across theatre, exhibitions, cinema, and other live events. PhD in Theatre Practice and Theory. Awarded the Prague Quadrennial 2011 Golden Triga as curator and designer of the Brazil National Exhibition. Active member of OISTAT since 2003, currently serving as President, re-elected for a second term: 2015–2029. Shaped by a multicultural, multilingual, and religiously diverse family of immigrants from Europe and the Middle East who rebuilt their lives in Brazil in the 1950s, Aby has long explored the themes of borders and territories—both geographic and symbolic—through her artistic practice and personal journey.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.86: Imogen Ross: Freelance Theatre Designer, Researcher and Maker - “Budget may be a constraint that allows us to be more creative, but sustainability is an opportunity that enables us” (Audio) | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:43:35 | |
Imogen Ross is an Australian freelance theatre designer, researcher and maker whose practice spans over three decades of scenographic work for stage and site-specific performance.
She writes and researches APDGreen Conversations, a national online platform to promote ecological approaches in Australian performance design for the Australian Production Design Guild, and in 2022 was appointed Sustainability Manager at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (N.I.D.A.). There she works closely with course leaders to embed eco-creative sustainable thinking processes and the Theatre Green Book into the curriculum, as well as helping the entire institution achieve its Net Zero de-carbonisation targets.
In 2025, Imogen presented her design-led research on SCOBY as a living material for ecoscenography at World Stage Design in Sharjah, UAE, where she also initiated and then hosted the Green Conversation Café - an opportunity for designers and performance makers to sit together and share ideas on the impact of climate change, and greener practices in their work. She has published on scenography, co writing Performance Design in Australia in 2001 with fellow designer Kristen Anderson, as well as contributing to international discourse on Australian performance practices with Dr Tanja Beer, the author of Ecoscenography.
She is currently studying at Griffith University, with previous degrees awarded by U.N.E.(Drama and Psychology) and W.A.A.P.A. ( Production Design). Her research and design projects focus on sustainability and material innovation, often incorporating upcycled, found and nature-sourced elements.
You can read more about Imogen’s work and research in this recent Arts Hub feature: https://www.artshub.com.au/news/features/from-set-design-to-touring-how-can-we-make-theatre-more-environmentally-sustainable-2851622/ Additional resources and writing on sustainable theatre and filmmaking can also be found via her APDG page: https://apdg.org.au/resources/apdgreen “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396”
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.85: Zoie Golding: Artistic Director & Founder of ZoieLogic Dance Theatre - “It’s a skill set to be able to take people on a journey of the unknown” (Audio) | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:48:32 | |
Zoie Golding MBE is a critically acclaimed dance pioneer and social innovator with over 25 years of impact across the UK and international dance and culture scene. An Artistic Director, Executive Producer, and CEO. She is the Founder of ZoieLogic, one of the UK’s leading companies challenging perceptions of who dance is for and how it is experienced. From powerful touring productions and unforgettable mass dance events and opening ceremonies to grassroots social empowerment and getting hundreds of boys and men dancing, Zoie’s work is driven by one belief: human connection through movement matters and anywhere can be a dance floor. zoie@zoielogic.co.uk
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.84: Ryan Saab: Executive Vice President of Talent & Creative Casting for RWS Global - “Believe that you can push forward, even if it is messy” (Audio) | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:45:05 | |
Ryan Saab, Executive Vice President of Talent & Creative Casting for RWS Global, oversees recruitment for all live entertainment experiences within the company’s dynamic portfolio of large-scale entertainment operations. Ryan has nearly two decades of expertise in entertainment operations, casting, and creative development. His profound understanding of assembling incredible internal and external teams is evident in his extensive network of relationships, including celebrity talent, managers, publicists, trade organizations and talent agencies within the industry. Under the RWS Global umbrella, Ryan orchestrated the formation of ARC, a global theatrical and commercial casting powerhouse, contributing to over 1,000 notable films, television and commercial projects, more than 150 Broadway productions, and various national and international touring shows. ARC’s impressive roster includes major corporations such as Apple and Netflix, acclaimed Broadway and National tour productions like Othello, Life of Pi, Chicago the Musical, and Disney’s The Lion King, and iconic entertainment brands including the Radio City Rockettes.In his role at RWS Global, Ryan spearheads the entertainment operations, talent casting, creative development, and brand strategy for an extensive portfolio of live event experiences, spanning Broadway and cruise line productions, corporate events, as well as immersive installations and pop-ups across 150 venues. Notably, Ryan manages over 100 productions and turn-key entertainment operations for many of the world’s leading cruise lines, including Holland America Line, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Cunard, Marella Cruises, Azamara Cruises, P+O Cruises and MSC Cruises. His leadership has been instrumental in successfully assembling and managing a robust internal entertainment team that manages over 8,000 singers, dancers, actors, musicians, technicians, creative team members, producers, and designers for all projects within the RWS Group with annual operating and developmental budgets exceeding $75M. Prior to joining RWS Global, Ryan served as the Head of Casting for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. As a key member of the Executive Producing Team, he played a pivotal role in the operations of existing shows and the full-scale execution of new productions, including a Broadway portfolio of shows. Ryan's dedication and exceptional contributions were formally recognized when he received Royal Caribbean's coveted 'Employee of the Year' award in 2018, a testament to his excellence in the cruise entertainment industry.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.83: Tekya “Abramz” Abraham: Ugandan Hip-hop artist, Educator, Coach, & Mentor - “Some mistakes turn out to be way more beautiful than the stuff I’m teaching” (Audio) | 16 Feb 2026 | 01:19:00 | |
Tekya “Abramz” Abraham is a Ugandan creative facilitator, veteran Hip Hop artist, B-boy (breakdancer), and educator who uses his talents, skills, and influence to drive personal and community transformation. He is one half of Uganda’s veteran Hiphop duo, Sylvester & Abramz, and the founder and director of Breakdance Project Uganda, a voluntary non-profit organization promoting education, empowerment, and social change through dance, creative expression and life skills training. Featured in the award-winning documentary Bouncing Cats, Abramz works globally as a performer, teacher, facilitator and mentor committed to growth, leadership, wellness, critical thinking, and community building. www.abramztekya.com
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.82: Dr Dorita Hannah: Independent Academic, Interdisciplinary Designer - “I think of the space as a co-player” (Audio) | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:48:43 | |
Dr Dorita Hannah is an independent academic and trans-disciplinary designer based in Aotearoa / New Zealand whose expertise lies in shaping contemporary cultural environments: particularly theatre architecture, public space and urban scenography. She has published on Performance Design and Event-Space with her latest co-authored book Perform_Design_Act coming out in the new year. Hannah’s ‘critical spatial practice’ involves devising and directing exhibitions, installations, performances, feasts, symposia and workshops. These have gained design awards and been regularly published and internationally exhibited. Her current research engages with decolonial theories and ‘performative spacing’ to acknowledge diverse communities and challenge familiar Western models of public architecture. https://doritahannah.academia.edu
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
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| Ep.81: Roger Melvin: Director and Stage Manager - “How we do a thing is just as important as what we do” (Audio) | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:42:13 | |
Roger Melvin is a versatile Director and Stage Manager who began his journey in the film industry in 2006 as an Assistant Director. Over the years he has steadily worked his way up to the Director's chair as well as the lead stage manager for Dancing With The Stars and American Idol. This unique blend of experience has shaped him into a creative leader capable of delivering captivating and cohesive productions across a wide range of mediums.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
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| Ep.80: Tammy Honesty: Associate Professor of Scenic Design - “The generosity and kindness in the industry is just so special” (Audio) | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:41:57 | |
Tamara L Honesty is an Associate Professor of Scenic Design at West Virginia University’s School of Theatre & Dance. Her work has been featured in the World Stage Design digital gallery, the USA-USITT Prague Quadrennial Gallery Exhibit (alongside her students’ work), and USITT. Her notable scenic designs include An Evening with Groucho for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (broadcast on PBS), Merchant of Venice at Cleveland Play House, and the world premieres of This is Tom Jones! and Family Ties at the Human Race Theatre Company. In 2022, she designed the set for the Off-Broadway world premiere of The Memory Exam at 59E59 Theatres with Oberon Theatre Ensemble. Tammy currently serves as Treasurer for the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and is a proud member of USA Local 829 as a scenic designer. In 2019, she led a Kent State student team painting a nearly full-scale, 3D-printed replica of Pio Fedi’s Liberty of Poetry, exhibited at the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum. Tammy also co-authored The Fake Food Cookbook: Props You Can’t Eat for Theatre, Film, and TV. Her second book, The Fake Food Cookbook Volume 2: Props You Can Eat for Theatre, Film and TV, is now available.“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.79: Lisa Richards Toney: President and CEO of APAP - “Advocacy is about storytelling and artists are remarkable storytellers” (Audio) | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:38:13 | |
Lisa Richards Toney became President and CEO of APAP (association of performing arts professionals) on July 1, 2020, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading a range of small and large arts and humanities organizations, managing change, and building stability. Since 2020, Lisa has led APAP through the challenging pandemic years in which sustainability and strengthening the organization’s business model became a core focus. Lisa’s vision for APAP and the field is simple – to provide members with the critical information and services needed to thrive as professionals in the North American presenting, booking and touring industry—now and in the future, as well as to affirm APAP’s role as a national leading member organization and to strengthen its purpose to the field, ensuring its lasting impact within the performing arts ecosystem. Prior to APAP, Lisa has served the field in a variety of leadership positions at organizations such as the Abramson Scholarship Foundation, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Pen/Faulkner Foundation, The American Place Theatre, and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
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| Ep.78: Luke Chadwick-Jones: Circus Artist - “We're only students in the craft field for the rest of our lives. Even the greats just become better practitioners with better tools to use” (Audio) | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:42:55 | |
Luke has a 1st Class Honors Degree in Jacques Lecoq based physical theatre. He competed as a gymnast and trampolinist becoming zonal and national champion in the uk. Luke has been touring for the past 20 years across the world performing as an actor, Stunt, Circus, Acrobatics and Theatre practitioner with companies such as Cirque Du Soleil, Netflix, the BBC, universal studios and currently playing the lead in the new creation of house of dancing water.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.77: Catherine Hartfield: Head of Immersive Experiences at Wētā Workshop - “Come to me with solutions and tell me that it's going to be tricky, we'll find a way around it” (Audio) | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:43:42 | |
Catherine Hartfield is Head of Immersive Experiences at Wētā Workshop, bringing 30 years’ experience across film, live entertainment, and large-scale attractions. Known for impeccable relationship management and customer experience, she partners with leading studios, government agencies, and world-renowned brands to shape cross-disciplinary teams and deliver bold, audience-first work. Catherine blends clear strategy with crisp communication, building durable partner networks across cultures and time zones. She’s skilled at balancing Wētā Workshop’s creative ambition with clients’ commercial objectives—turning complex ideas into signature, world-class experiences for global audiences.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.76: Dr. Paolo Petrocelli: Global Cultural & Performing Arts Leader & Author - “People won’t buy more tickets because of an AI marketing campaign, but because of the art’s quality... (Audio) | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:31:04 | |
Dr. Paolo Petrocelli (PhD, EMBA, FRSA) is an internationally recognized cultural leader, academic, and author. He is Head of Dubai Opera, one of the Middle East’s most prestigious performing arts institutions, and was recently knighted with Italy’s highest honor, the Order of Merit, for his contributions to culture and international cooperation. Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and a European Young Leader by Friends of Europe, he has also been recognized by Fortune, Fast Company, and Arabian Business as one of the most influential cultural voices of his generation. With over 15 years of leadership experience across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the US, Paolo is Founder of EMMA for Peace, a leading nonprofit using music diplomacy to promote dialogue. He also serves as Cultural Advisor to Coldplay, lectures at universities including Yale, MIT, and the Sorbonne, and is a TEDx Speaker, Forbes contributor, and LinkedIn Top Voice.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.75: Tom Bulpett: Neurodivergent Actor - “If we can give people the chance to take risks, it would be great for our industry and society as a whole” (Audio) | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:37:34 | |
Tom is a neurodivergent actor who can be seen in Dept Q on Netflix alongside Matthew Goode and Kelly McDonald. Previous credits include narration for the BBC, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds Immersive Experience and several Project GameBox titles. His previous credits for stage and screen include The Play That Goes Wrong (West End), Father Brown (BBC), Quiz (ITV) and The Mummy (Universal Pictures).
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.74: Bence Vági: Founder and Artistic Director of Recirquel Company - “Creating a movement or choreography is not only about physicality — it’s often born from thoughts” (Audio) | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:35:55 | |
Bence Vági, founder and artistic director of Recirquel Company. With a background in modern and classical dance, Bence Vági is a director-choreographer whose innovative approach to performing arts redefines the magic of theatre and circus in an original way for the contemporary audience. He has by now become one of the most defining figures of the international performing arts scene and the acclaimed representative of Hungarian circus and performing arts.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.73: Fanny Coindet: Choreographer and Stage Director - “You always have to adapt the show around the performer, not the opposite” (Audio) | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:35:37 | |
Fanny Coindet is a choreographer and stage director with international experience, notably as a performer for Franco Dragone’s The House of Dancing Water. She has directed students from the National Circus School of Rosny‑sous‑Bois and is associate director of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show since 2019. In 2021, she earned her State Diploma in Contemporary Dance. In 2023, she founded her own dance company and recently completed her first piece, Ecchymoses.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.72: Sora Kasuga: Writer, Speaker, Model, Face Equity Activist, Producer & Circus Performer - “The most interesting stories are the ones that haven't been told yet” (Audio) | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:38:14 | |
Sora (they/she) is a writer, speaker, model, face equity activist, producer, and circus performer whose work centers on challenging norms and celebrating difference. Living at the intersection of many identities—Japanese American, neurodivergent, queer, and facially different—Sora brings a unique and powerful perspective to every space they enter. As a career circus artist, Sora has navigated the complexities of race, gender, disability, and inclusion in a global industry that hasn’t always embraced difference. Despite facing discrimination—including being asked to cover their face or removed from shows—Sora continues to perform and speak on stages around the world, reminding us that difference is not just valuable—it’s essential. Their core belief in the wholeness of every human being shapes everything they do. Through storytelling, performance, and advocacy, Sora invites audiences to question the status quo, embrace nuance, and find community in unexpected places. They are passionate about shifting societal narratives and celebrating the deep wisdom that emerges when we live beyond binaries. Sora is the proud recipient of the 2024 David Roche Award for Excellence in Advocacy. When not speaking truth on stage or defying gravity in circus shows, they can be found hunting down the best snacks and reminiscing about that one time they ate dumplings in a circus costume on the streets of Shanghai with 50 international performers.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.71: Jorge Crecis: Award-winning Choreographer - “We have this peak of happiness, but what I want is to regulate, to be content, and to be sustainable” (Audio) | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:35:19 | |
Jorge Crecis has a degree in Sport Sciences, trained at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, holds a PhD from Goldsmiths University and a Master’s in Elite Athletes Coaching. Former professional dancer and university lecturer, Jorge is an award-winning choreographer commissioned by companies including Birmingham Royal Ballet and Acosta Danza. He now coaches dancers and elite athletes worldwide through Fullness, a cognitive training method for peak performance and presence. He is the author of Designing Presence: Entering Towards Vivencia, and was featured in Fifty Contemporary Choreographers.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.70: Sophie Duncan: Creative Director, Choreographer & Performer - “The more you understand yourself, the more you understand the work you want to create” (Audio) | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:58:52 | |
Sophie Duncan is an award-winning creative director, choreographer, and performer, excelling in theatre, circus, radio, TV, film, and special events. Specializing in Aerial Pole and Pole Dance, she has performed with Cirque du Soleil, Bebe Rexha, and at Glastonbury’s Opening Ceremony. Since 2021, she has toured globally with Florentina Holzinger’s productions, showcasing skills in stunts, harness work, and operatic vocals, while serving as associate choreographer for The Year Without Summer. Holding 11 pole dance titles, she is regarded as one of the UK’s top artists, particularly ifor her expressive storytelling, and dynamic routines. Sophie teaches at the National Centre for Circus Arts and hosts the Public Showering Podcast. Her choreography and direction span contemporary theatre, circus, and short films, with notable collaborations like ‘Columbinus', winner of Best Show at Bucharest’s Teen Theatre Festival. A skilled DJ and radio presenter, Sophie’s versatility and creativity make her a valuable asset to any production.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
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| Ep.69: Emile Saba: Palestinian Theater Director and Actor - “To come and watch a play while you're being bombed, that's so absurd” (Audio) | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:36:11 | |
Emile Saba is a Palestinian theater director and actor, born in September 1989 in Ramallah, originally from Jaffa. He is the Artistic Director of ASHTAR Theatre, where he began his theatrical training before earning an MFA in Stage Performance from the University of Connecticut. Saba has worked extensively across Palestinian and international productions as an actor, director, and festival manager, co-organizing six editions of the ASHTAR Theatre International Youth Festival. His artistic style often explores themes through magical realism. His notable acting roles include 2077, Who Wants to Survive (Bridgeworks Theatre), which toured several countries and won the Jury Award at the 2023 Cairo International Monodrama Festival. Additional credits include First Class, By the Sea, Between Heaven and Earth, and The Logic of Birds. Directorial works include Cosmos, Free Play, Love on the Shelf, People by the Sea, and Taming of the Shrew. His latest work, Guernica Gaza, premiered in Ramallah in July 2023.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.68: Natasha Tsakos: Show Maker - “Our whole relationship with life is a dance with gravity” (Audio) | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:37:26 | |
Natasha Tsakos is an award-winning showmaker at the nexus of theatrical adventure, technology, and impact, now expanding her practice into space. A creator, director, performer, and producer, she has electrified audiences and performed for global institutions including TED, the UN, G20 Summit, Discovery Channel, Tribeca Film Festival and Cirque du Soleil. With experience at NASA, MIT, and the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, Tsakos is developing “PARABOLES”, the first research-based multimedia performance in microgravity. Her mission: to develop utterly original theatrical experiences for space environments. www.NatashaTsakos.com
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.67: Tania Ordonez Prieto: Senior Manager, Entertainment Technical Operations - “It's always very important to be true to who you are” (Audio) | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:34:32 | |
Tania Ordonez Prieto is the Senior Manager for Entertainment Technical Operations at Celebrity Cruises. Tania has always had a passion for technical theatre. She moved from her hometown Chihuahua, Mexico to Mexico City, where she began as a production assistant in Teatro Telcel. She rose quickly through the ranks, bringing Broadway shows like Mary Poppins and Wicked to Mexico. Over the past 15 years, She has worked for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Dragone and Disney, and has experience in developing, supporting,and operating all aspects of theatre, concerts, circus and spectacle on land and at sea. After joining Celebrity in 2019 as Technical director on Edge, Tania has been the inaugural technical director for Apex, and has been the technical director in the shipyard in Saint Nazaire for new builds Beyond and Ascent.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.66: Theresa Ruth Howard: Founder of MoBBallet (Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet) - “The people make up the art form” (Audio) | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:43:26 | |
A former ballet dancer turned journalist, scholar, and organizational consultant, Theresa Ruth Howard is the founder of MoBBallet (Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet) and has been recognized by The New York Times as a “force for change” in the dance world. Her visionary work in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism (IDEA) has catalyzed institutional change across the industry, advancing cultural reform in ballet and increasing representation. As President of From Here to Diversity, Inc., she has worked as an organizational consultant with companies including Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, English National Ballet, and the National Ballet of Canada. Since curating Reframing the Narrative at the Kennedy Center in 2022, she has continued her curatorial work there with Pathways to Performance (2024), the choreographic initiative she developed to platform Black choreographers. Her latest initiative, The Oasis Dance Journal: A Home for Conscious Critique and Ethical Commentary, addresses the critical need for culturally competent writing in the dance ecosystem. Merging artistry and advocacy, Howard continues to reshape the cultural landscape of ballet, fostering systemic accountability and inclusive dialogue across the field.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.65: Craig Laurie: Chief Creative Officer at RWS Global - “You are not creating for yourself. You are creating for the audience” (Audio) | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:39:08 | |
Craig Laurie, Chief Creative Officer at RWS Global, is the driving force behind the company’s powerhouse team of world-class creatives, designers and casting directors who deliver extraordinary experiences worldwide. Laurie excels at developing talent, aligning creative vision and fostering collaboration across various specialties to bring bold, innovative ideas to life. With a foundation in diverse artistic practices, he approaches every project with visionary leadership, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to storytelling that is deeply attuned to the unique nuances of each destination. Laurie’s impact at RWS Global is defined by his ability to unite teams around a shared creative vision, ensuring that every project resonates with each unique audience, whether inside a resort, aboard a luxury vessel, onstage or in a custom-designed venue. Under his guidance, the creative team continually seeks new ways to “Raise the Experience” for live moments throughout the world. Since joining RWS Global, Laurie has spearheaded creative development for numerous award-winning productions and immersive experiences. From groundbreaking chamber music experiences to opening ceremonies for the world’s largest sporting events, major stage productions and more, he prioritizes meeting clients’ needs and exceeding guests' expectations. In addition, Laurie oversees the creative development of branded activations for well-known IPs such as Warner Bros., Lionsgate, Netflix, Mattel, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Rolling Stone Magazine, Feinstein's/54 Below and more. Outside of RWS Global, Laurie serves as the Chair on the Board of Directors for Decoda, the affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall dedicated to bringing virtuosic performance and meaningful community engagement to stages around the world. With a steadfast dedication to creativity, teamwork and quality, Laurie is redefining what live experiences can be, delivering unforgettable moments that leave a lasting impact.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.64: Richard Dagenais: Creative Director - “I’m passionate about the purpose” (Audio) | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:40:10 | |
With over 40 years of experience and success in the performing arts industry, Richard Dagenais has contributed to the creation of international live shows across permanent and touring venues, corporate and touristic events, family entertainment centers, and theme parks. He is well versed in leading diverse creative processes and guiding teams through complex artistic challenges. Born and raised in Montreal, Richard began his career as a professional dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, performing worldwide and working with some of the industry’s leading choreographers. Following a decade on stage, he transitioned into creative leadership, spending 18 years with Cirque du Soleil as Head of Auditions, Senior Artistic Director, and Senior Creative Director. He later worked in Dubai on Franco Dragone’s La Perle before joining Cirque Éloize as Vice-President of Creation from 2021 to 2025. Now semi-retired, Richard continues to share his expertise as a director of creation, stage director, and speaker, taking on select contracts while enjoying a new chapter in his career.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.63: Andy Levey: Location Based Entertainment Innovator & Marketing Executive - “Everyone performing has a story and so does everyone going to the show” | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:46:59 | |
Andy Levey is a high performing and dynamic C-suite leader, specialising in business and brand leadership for the digital age. Over the last two decades, he has been at the forefront of initiatives that connect consumers in a rapidly evolving and increasingly segmented market, developing and implementing competitive, data-driven business and portfolio strategies and executing programs with precision, to expand market presence and target audiences. He is particularly proud of the following successes: He was the Clio Award Winner in 2021 with Two Bit Circus, was named as Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2020 with Two Bit Circus, he helped relaunch the Sesame Street brand in the Middle East, built a marketing team and successfully launched La Perle By Dragone in Dubai, increased sales and established KPIs, ROIs, and social media advertising channel sales with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas and Montréal, advocated for a successful multi-year content plan, initiating digital programming, media strategy, and distribution with the Cirque du Soleil marketing team, and finally, Andy holds an MBA (Marketing) and an MS (Hospitality) from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas and a BS (Finance) from Tulane University in New Orleans.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.62: Elena Giakoumaki: Director, Theatre Consultancy EMEA - “The theatrical experience is all about intimacy and proximity” (Audio) | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:29:46 | |
Elena has 15 years’ experience as a theatre consultant, eight years’ experience with UK architectural practices specialising in theatre design and two years’ experience with a leading set designer in Athens. Elena has brought her considerable architectural and theatre design knowledge to Charcoalblue and has consulted on projects including Sohoplace Theatre, London; Roundhouse, London; Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London; Leuven PAC, Belgium; Boulevard Theatre, Soho; Theatr Clwyd, Mold; Malvern College; The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago; Little Island @Pier 55, New York; Dorfman Theatre at the National Theatre London. Elena is a member of the Architects Registration Board, a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece, an associate member of the Association of British Theatre Technicians and an associate member of the Institute of Theatre Consultants.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.61: Marina Maleni: Theatre Development Officer, Cyprus Theatre Organisation - “The possibilities are endless” (Audio) | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:36:44 | |
Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, holds B.A. and B.F.A degrees in Theatre Studies, Acting and Sociology(Hons) from the University of Texas at Austin and MA Communication and Journalism from the Open University Cyprus. Has worked successfully as an actress, TV host and radio music producer for several years with CYBC. As an actress she performed roles for THOC such as Masha in Chekhov’s Three Sisters, Olivia in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by Shakespeare, Shelby in Harling’s Steel Magnolias. Working since 2001 as Theatre Development Officer for Cyprus Theatre Organisation, in charge of State theatre subsidies and policy forming, European collaborations, playwriting development, non-professional theatre, theatre education programs, Festivals, PQ National Participation (Curator since 2007, Golden Triga for Cyprus in 2023), etc. Coordinated several very successful european culture program collaborations for Cyprus. She is currently Head of THOC’s Coordinating committee and Secretary of the Board of THOC. Has worked extensively in the Committee for Theatre in Schools (THOC - Ministry of Education and Culture), the Study Committee for the creation of A Cultural Authority in Cyprus, the National Committee for Delphic Games, is an honorary member of CYCSTAT, an honorary member of the Board of the Centre of Theatre for Youth – Assitej Cyprus, member of the advisory body of the Cyprus Youth Board, Board member of the Cyprus Theatre Museum, member of the Advisory Board of World Stage Design and Member of the Board of Directors of the European Theatre Convention. “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.60: Gabrielle Bae: Writer, Choreographer - "There’s no sooner or later for artists. It’s about generation, not disability" (Audio) | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:31:20 | |
Gabrielle is a dance artist, researcher and producer exploring the intersections of disability, technology and Posthumanism philosophies. Recently based in Seoul and having versatile careers with an advertising agency, a broadcasting station and governmental organisations, she has overseen international collaborations and public initiatives including 'Future Wide Open'(2023-2024) supporting experiments of disabled artists with technologies. After her master's degree research at Rambert School on the distinctive sensorial-kinesthetics of the disabled, Gabrielle continues to work in exploring the aesthetics of marginalised bodies.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.59: Chris Lashua: Creative Director & Founder, Cirque Mechanics - "The interconnectedness of the work being done by people is part of the image" (Audio) | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:42:20 | |
Chris spent most of his youth performing on a freestyle BMX bike. He joined Cirque du Soleil’s “Fascination” for Cirque’s tour of Japan in 1992. He was then commissioned to build a “German Wheel” act for the company, an act he performed for several years in Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam”. His engineering chops and creative energy led him to 'run away' with his own circus company, Cirque Mechanics. Chris believes that innovative mechanical apparatus and the relationship between performer and machine sets his company apart and is at the heart of what makes Cirque Mechanics unique. Chris is a founding member and currently serves on the board of the American Circus Alliance and is also on the board of the Circus Historical Society.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
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| Ep.58: Ross Mollison: Impresario Extraordinaire, Spiegelworld - "We create the idea and then along the way we iterate as to what space it should go into" (Audio) | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:37:10 | |
Ross Mollison is the founder and Impresario Extraordinaire of Spiegelworld, the audacious entertainment and hospitality company behind the hit Las Vegas shows Absinthe at Caesars Palace, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian, DISCOSHOW at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd, and The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City. Mollison spearheaded the creation of Spiegelworld’s first restaurant, Superfrico, and the award-winning speak-easy, The Ski Lodge, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as well as Diner Ross, recently named Eater Vegas’ “Best New Restaurant.”
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.57: David Mason: Founder,Mobile Mini Circus for Children - "Children need the art of being happy, joyful, hopeful and knowing and learning their bodies" (Audio) | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:31:14 | |
For David Mason, laughter is an antidote to war. In 2002, he founded the Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC) in Afghanistan, dedicating his life to giving young Afghans an opportunity they’ve never had before: to explore their creative potential through a convergence of mind and body. Since then MMCC has been developed by creating a unique pedagogy and infrastructure for supporting children of war. MMCC Global is expanding, now it has 40 social circus teams in Afghanistan 5 in Bangladesh (including 3 in the Rohingya refugee camps) and 3 in Ethiopia.
MMCC is a leading Social Circus organization fostering freedom of expression and creative thought through physical arts. It is “the impossible being possible education,” David says, a way of learning that can heal traumas and promote growth and social identity in the most difficult situations. MMCC’s workshops and arts have benefited millions of people, alone their educational performances have had over 4 million live audience in 28 provinces of Afghanistan.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.56: Lorena Martínez Mier: Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant - "Care is a space where your needs and concerns are validated" (Audio) | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:33:47 | |
Lorena Martínez Mier is a Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant. She has led impactful projects with organisations such as the British Council and the Mexican Cultural Ministry and collaborated on events, including the Veracruz Central American Ceremonies and the AlUla KSA Season 2023. Her career reflects her passion for diversity and innovative artistic expression. She is currently the Consortium Manager for Europe Beyond Access.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.55: Kim 'Busty Beatz' Bowers: Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist - "We always dream big, we’ve ticked off nearly everything. So now, let’s dream even bigger" (Audio) | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:33:04 | |
Kim ‘Busty Beatz’ Bowers is a dynamic Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist, Music Dramaturg, and Performance Maker with over 25 years of fearless artistic creation. Of Xhosa heritage and based on Yuggera country, Kim crafts sonic experiences that blend disciplines, politics, and storytelling, amplifying voices often left unheard. At sixteen, she signed her first record deal, performing and touring for over a decade—a legacy highlighted in Sophie Howath’s Big Day Out book and the Women Who Rock exhibition. Kim's compositions feature in films such as Amar (Fatima Mawas) and Love Bites (Jermaine D’Vauz, ABC/Screen Australia). Her theatrical sound design credits include Belvoir Street Theatre, Queensland Theatre, and London’s Roundhouse. Co-creator and Queen Bee of Hot Brown Honey, Kim continues to lead the revolution with powerful beats, creating soundscapes that resonate globally.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.54: Peter Kalal: Cultural Strategist and Researcher - "If we're not going to support the arts and culture, then what are we all doing this for?" (Audio) | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:30:42 | |
Peter Kalal is a Brooklyn-based cultural strategist and researcher. At Arthur M. Cohen Advisors, he works with Fortune 500s, family offices, and cultural institutions to develop pioneering visions for the future that unlock growth while fostering wonder, connection, and possibility. Peter holds a PhD in German Studies from Columbia University, along with degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester. His writings on music can be found in The Wire and Musiktexte. As a speaker and panelist, he has appeared at Columbia, Yale, Princeton, and APAP|NYC. www.peterkalal.com “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.53: Dr Madeline Taylor: Costume Maker and Designer, Researcher, Educator - "In the creative space, everybody's identity is so tied up to kind of the creative work that they're making" (Audio) | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:36:55 | |
Dr Madeline Taylor is a costume maker and designer, researcher and educator who bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice. Starting as a bright-eyed costume trainee at 17, her research work draws on over two decades of professional experience spanning over 90 productions in theatre, dance, opera, circus and film across Australia and the UK. A lecturer at Queensland University of Technology, Dr Taylor's research explores the emotional and social intelligence required for creative practice, the interpersonal dynamics of collaboration, and the crucial question of "how can we work together better?" Her work frequently investigates the often-overlooked contributions of technical practitioners in the creative process, with insights applicable across the performing arts. As co-director of The Stitchery Collective, a Meanjin/Brisbane-based design group focused on prompting social and cultural change through creative practice, Madeline has championed innovative approaches to inclusivity and sustainability. Her academic credentials include a PhD from University of Melbourne, a research internship at London's Victoria & Albert Museum, and serving as Treasurer for ScenoLab, Australia’s OISTAT centre. She is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at Aalto University with a project exploring how and why (or why not) costume practitioners are adopting Industry 4.0 technologies. Her first book Costumers at Work: The Collaborative Creativity, Emotional Labour, and Technical Skill of Costume Creation is being published in June 2025.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
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| Ep.52: Carson Elrod: Professional Actor and Arts Advocate - "In the empty field, we have an opportunity to build something new" (Audio) | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:44:59 | |
Carson Elrod is a professional actor and arts advocate. In the past three decades, he originated roles on Broadway and has appeared on stages off-Broadway and regionally across the country. He's appeared in such notable films as Wedding Crashers and Kissing Jessica Stein and on myriad of well known television shows like 30Rock and Law & Order. In 2020, during the COVID lockdown, he co-founded the Be An #ArtsHero campaign that leveraged the power and platform of Arts Workers themselves to get the attention of Congress in order to stabilize the Creative Economy. Shortly after, he co-founded Arts Workers United, a membership based 501c4, that notably, within a year of founding, successfully lobbied the House of Representatives to hold a hearing called, The Power, Peril, and Promise of the Creative Economy. He testified at the hearing in 2022.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.51: André Lachance: Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil - “And the only way to confirm talent is to spend time with them” (Audio) | 26 May 2025 | 00:33:36 | |
André Lachance is a world-renowned leader in human development. Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil, he is also a speaker, master facilitator and award-winning author. Throughout his international career, he has led hundreds of conferences and workshops in over 20 countries, inspiring organizations such as the National Hockey League, UNESCO and several Olympic committees. André is an expert in leadership dynamics, team cohesion and high-performance coaching. Former head coach of Canada's national women's baseball team, he led his team to the top of the world rankings. He also guided the French team to a European title in its first year. A respected professor at the University of Ottawa, he was honoured with the Professor of the Year Award of Excellence, and the Government of Canada awarded him the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Co-author of Team Chemistry, published in 2022, André offers a refreshing approach rooted in real-life experience and innovation. Based in Montreal, he continues to inspire leaders, teams and organizations around the globe.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.50: Sana Akram: Pakistani Urbanist, Media Maker, XR Creator - “I'm very much delighted by the idea of discovery” (Audio) | 19 May 2025 | 00:44:22 | |
Sana Akram is a Pakistani urbanist, media maker, a Fulbright alum and an XR creator based in Toronto, Canada. In 2020, she graduated with an MS in Design and Urban Ecologies from Parsons School of Design, The New School, where she diversified her research-practice by implementing an interdisciplinary design approach. Her award-winning interactive documentary, Little Pakistan - Future Histories, has showcased at several international festivals and her research has been published in Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies. Currently, she is pursuing a doctorate in Cinema and Media Studies at York University as a recipient of the prestigious Elia Scholars Program Award. Her research-creation interests include immersive storytelling and performance, oral tradition, worlding and worldbuilding, emergent media, cocreation, and civic engagement.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.49: Jacqui George: Project Director for World Stage Design 2025 - “Theatre is about connection” (Audio) | 12 May 2025 | 00:28:29 | |
Jacqui is Project Director for World Stage Design 2025, co-produced by Sharjah Performing Arts Academy and OISTAT. She played a key role in establishing SPAAs pioneering undergraduate program in the MENA region. Her professional credits include National Theatre Wales, NYT, Shared Experience, and international festivals from Shanghai to Berlin. A Senior Fellow of the HEA, she co-hosted the Stand By Please podcast and co-authored The Art of Collaboration for Routledge, released later this year.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.48: Nisha Sajnani: Global Leader in Drama Therapy, Arts Health, and Creative Leadership - “Finding opportunities for creative expression is just good for you” (Audio) | 05 May 2025 | 00:35:54 | |
Nisha is a leading scholar, educator, and advocate in drama therapy and the arts in health. She is the Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab at NYU, founder of Arts & Health @ NYU, and Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium. As co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, established in collaboration with the WHO, she leads a global Lancet series on the health benefits of the arts. At NYU Abu Dhabi, Nisha developed Can Art Save Lives?, a transdisciplinary course linking arts, health, and policy. She is also a faculty advisor in NYU's Rehabilitation Sciences and Educational Theatre programs, co-teaching Improvisation and Leadership at NYU Stern. Additionally, she lectures on arts and displacement at the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma. An award-winning author, Nisha has co-authored and edited books on drama therapy, intercultural practice, and co-production in health. Her research has been published in The Lancet, Frontiers in Psychology, and The Arts in Psychotherapy, among others. She has co-produced films and exhibitions, including Drama Therapy as Performance and Fostering Democracy Through Theater. A founding member of the World Alliance of Drama Therapy, Nisha has received numerous awards, including the NADTA’s Gertrud Schattner Award and the APA’s Global Women’s Advocacy Award. She holds a PhD from Concordia University and a certificate in Climate Change and Health from Yale.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.47: Sofranie Trencia: Certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach - “I wish people would take the chance to say, Hey, I need help” (Audio) | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:36:47 | |
Sofranie is a certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach with a master's degree in Arts Management from HEC Montreal. A former world champion in Tae Kwon-Do, she won a bronze medal at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2001. With extensive experience as a Circus Artist and Jazz singer, Sofranie combines her diverse background in the performing arts with her knowledge of neuroscience and psychology. She is dedicated to empowering artists to unlock their full potential and transform their lives.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Kat Landry Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.46: Ess Hödlmoser: Performance Artist and Author - “If you're going to make it as an artist, you have to get good at being uncomfortable” (Audio) | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:42:59 | |
Ess Hödlmoser (they/he) is a Canadian performance artist and author. Ess’s award–winning circus acts have been shared on international stages like the 40th and 44th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, France’s Got Talent, the Moulin Rouge, and more.
On screen, you might catch Ess as ‘CINDY’ on “The Boys”, ‘S’ on “Station 11”, and ‘M’ on “Motherland: Fort Salem”; or performing various horrifying bendy feats as a stunt performer (“Frankenstein” [2025], “What We Do In The Shadows”, and many more).
Copies of Ess’s two coffee table books (“Slow Circus: BARBETTE” [2024] and “Slow Circus: VACUUM” [2020]) and growing zine catalogue can be found on bookshelves and libraries in every corner of the globe (even Antarctica!)
To read about Ess’s latest adventures, head Patreon (www.patreon.com/strangewonderfulcreature); books and zines can be found at www.strangewonderfulcreature.com
You can find Ess on socials at @strangewonderfulcreature.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.45: Tiny Good: Director, Showtech Australia - “If a rigger won’t explain how or why something works, find a different one” (Audio) | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:41:19 | |
Tiny Good is a seasoned professional in rigging, staging, automation, and technical services, with over three decades of experience. As the founder of Showtech Australia in 1985, Tiny has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service in events ranging from local productions to global spectacles. A licensed Australian rigger and electrician, Tiny holds numerous qualifications, including ETCP Arena and Theatre Rigger, Australian Arena Rigger (a qualification he co-developed), rope technician, scaffolder, crane driver, and aerial rigger. He is also a co-author and coordinator for the International Code of Practice for Entertainment Rigging (ICoPER), including its Chinese translation. Tiny's portfolio spans two Olympic Games (Sydney and Athens), three Commonwealth Games (Melbourne, Delhi, Gold Coast), 41 Carols by Candlelight, and extensive tours across Australia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He has worked with organizations like Circus Oz, Cirque du Soleil, and NICA, providing rigging, production management, and training. From K-Pop to corporate events, musical theatre, and television, Tiny’s expertise in rigging and automation has been integral to countless productions. His diverse skill set and dedication to safety and innovation make him a leader in the live performance and event industry.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.44: Nadia Adame: Artistic Director and Choreographer - “Finding a collaboration and understanding in each others bodies is extremely rich” (Audio) | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:37:26 | |
Nadia is an actress, writer, and award winning dancer & choreographer. She trained in flamenco and ballet at the Royal Conservatory of Dance and Drama in Madrid, Spain, and earned her BA in Theatre at the University of Colorado in the US. When Nadia was 14 she was in a car accident that injured her spinal cord and which requires her to walk with a cane. She hasn't let this impede her career. Nadia has taken every opportunity to find ways of working in the performing arts and challenging others’ notions of diversity and inclusion. Nadia's acting credits include theatre, commercials and independent film projects in the UK, Spain, the US and Canada. Her latest role, a lead in Filum, was directed by Claudia Hernández Barragán; Filum received the 2019 Audience Award at the ARFF-Berlin. As a dancer Nadia was a company member with CandoCo in the UK, AXIS Dance in the US, and Compañía Y in Spain. She has been featured in works by Stephen Petronio, Bill T. Jones, Arthur Pita, Rafael Bonachela, Davis Robertson, Sonya Delwaide, Chevi Muraday and Asun Noales among others. She performed at the Kennedy Centre (USA) with Mikhail Baryshnikov and has toured North America, Europe and the Middle East. She received the Isadora Duncan Dance Award for best ensemble performance with Jacques Poulin-Denis. One of the many works Nadia has choreographed, Marionette, was selected for competition at the prestigious XVI Certamen Coreográfico in Spain. Nadia is currently writing her second feature film and her first TV show. In January 2022 she became the Artistic Director and choreographer at AXIS Dance Company.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.43: Sarah Davison: Director, Casting & Performance - “If you're honest in your emotions and storytelling, the audience will feel it with you” (Audio) | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:32:37 | |
Davison started her formal training as a dancer with her mother in Toulouse, France. After multiple prizes on the National scene, she obtained her degree in dance and choreography from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon at the age of 16. Sarah started her professional performance career with several neo-classical and jazz companies in France before moving to North America as an original cast member of Céline Dion’s A New Day. Working with Franco Dragone opened her horizons, and she fell in love with the circus. She continued to refine and broaden her experience when joining Dragone's “Le Rêve”, and later as a cast member of “Viva ELVIS” by Cirque du Soleil. Sarah has done several TV appearances in “Dancing with the Stars”, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, “The Jerry Lewis Telethon and the “American Music Awards”. In 2012, Sarah started her casting career with Cirque du Soleil, first as an Artistic Advisor until 2017, when she became the Head of Casting for the Las Vegas Resident Show Division for 3 more years. In 2021, fulfilling her need to broaden her experience, Sarah joined Action Horizons, a global stunt company, as the Creative Manager for The Bourne Stuntacular in Orlando, where she cast, trained and managed daily operations for a roster of 80 performers. In 2023, Sarah joined Feld Entertainment, serving as their Director of Casting and Performance for all stage and floor shows. In the beginning of this year, Sarah was offered to add Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey, to her portfolio. It is with great pride that Sarah gets to bring her diverse experience and expertise to casting the next edition of The Greatest Show on Earth.
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Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis
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| Ep.42: Dani Ironside: Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare - "I want to create a space where everyone feels valued and supported” (Audio) | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:29:24 | |
Dani Ironside is the Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare, bringing experience from roles as a Stage Manager at Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, and Belvoir. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Design for Theatre and Television from Charles Sturt University, and her leadership is built on a deep understanding of theatre production and management. Dani is passionate about fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. She is committed to creating a transparent environment where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow, contributing to the company’s shared success.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||
| Ep.41: Alex Mecklenburg: Leadership and Change Coach & Consultant - “Success is overrated—we should focus more on progress” (Audio) | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:40:38 | |
Alex is an experienced, provocative business coach, working with founders, C-suite and leadership teams to truly understand and shape their own vision. She helps them to create powerful stories that allow them to leap but also design the behaviours, practices and actionable roadmaps that are needed to bring their vision alive. Her work has helped organisations shape new business models and creative structures to deliver innovative products and services. She is also a certified leadership coach an experienced sense-maker and a catalyst for collective energy who brings cross-sector experience, creative thinking and strategic focus to every project. Alex loves working together with others in order to bring cross-sector experience, diverse thinking and collective energy to any project. Her career spans over 30 years in the creative industries, working with creative agencies, large corporate partners, start-ups and NGOs.“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com
Credits for the StageLync Podcast Hosts: Anna Robb Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil Music: Jeremy Willi Design: Em Holt Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis | |||