Explore every episode of the podcast Life in Theatre
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| Episode 21: Ending Unpaid Internships with Lift the Curtain | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:52:48 | |
If you want to end unpaid internships in the theatre industry then you need to learn all about Lift the Curtain and support their organization! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Lift the Curtain, Theatre, Labor, Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Interns, Internships, Unpaid Internships, End Unpaid Internships, Exploitation, Young Artists, Collective Action, Volunteer, Pay Transparency, Internship Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria Support the show!
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| Episode 20: Authentic Apprenticeship Experiences with Toni Carosella | 14 Apr 2021 | 01:01:49 | |
Meet Toni Carosella, an artist who is passionate about changing the unfair treatment that theatre apprentices and interns experience! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Labor, Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Interns, Internships, Unpaid Internships, Exploitation, Young Artists, Marketing, Props Design, Set Construction, Box Office Management, On Our Team, Costume Professionals for Wage Equity, Lift the Curtain, Playbill, Pay Transparency Support the show!
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| Episode 11: Entering the Industry with Shelby Seeley | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:42:14 | |
This episode features an inspiring chat about the challenges around entering the theatre industry with Shelby Seeley! While listening, share the show on social media! Give a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Directing, Women Directors, Young Directors, Challenges in the Rehearsal Room, You Plus, Entering the Industry, Unpaid Internships, End Unpaid Internships, Michigan Theatre, Young Skilled Professionals, Teaching Artist, Starting A Directing Career Support the show!
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| Episode 10: Queerness & Politics in Theatre with Pirooz Aghssa | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:57:02 | |
This episode features a multifaceted conversation regarding queerness and politics in theatre with Pirooz Aghssa! While listening, share the show on social media! Leave a rating or review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Larry Kramer, Politics, Queerness, Homosexuality, AIDS Crisis, Directing, Finding your place, Directors on directing, The Normal Heart, Broadway, ACT UP, AIDS, Playwriting, Gay History, Activism, Art and Activism, Musical Theatre, American Politics, Representation, Gender, Gender Identity, LGBTQ Support the show!
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Tyler’s Tip: Investigate the links below to learn more about Larry Kramer and his legacy.
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| Episode 9: Towards an Anti-Racist Michigan Theatre with Ashley Lyle & Dan Johnson | 22 Jul 2020 | 01:17:23 | |
This episode shares the meaningful work that Ashley Lyle and Dan Johnson are engaging in to make the Michigan theatre industry more diverse, inclusive, fair and equitable for all artists, but specifically BIPOC artists! While listening, share the show on social media! Give a rating or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Michigan Theatre, Professional Theatre, Acting, Industry, Anti-Racism, Towards an Anti-Racist Theatre, Black Literature and Art Queens Network, Black Queens Onstage Podcast, Tales from the Mitten, Ashley Lyle, Dan Johnson, Black Theatre, Black Lives Matter, Black Stories Matter, Support Black Artists, Actor Tips, Acting Life, Activism
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Tyler’s Tip: Learn more about Ashley and Dan’s work by investigating the links below!
Learn more about Black Literature and Art Queens Network LLC. https://www.blaqn.org/ | |||
| Episode 8: Theatre and Dance for the Very Young with Amanda Pintore | 15 Jul 2020 | 00:50:05 | |
Move into the world of theatre and dance for the very young with Amanda Pintore! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Theatre for the Very Young, Early Childhood Development, Dance Theatre, Dance for the Very Young, Baby Theatre, Lawrence Arts Center, Theatre for Young Audiences, Caregivers, Early Childhood Educators, Activities for Babies and Mothers
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FOLLOW AMANDA: Tyler’s Tip: Want to know more about theatre and dance for the very young? Check out these awesome organizations do thing this work!
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| Episode 7: Teaching Artistry with Shavonne Coleman | 08 Jul 2020 | 01:10:58 | |
This episode features an informative chat about the teaching artist industry with Shavonne Coleman! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artistry, Facilitation, Community Building, Community Engagement, Facilitating Dialogue, Problem Solving, Leadership, Work, Working Actors, Performance, Jobs, Skills, Acting, Teaching Theatre, Fair Pay for Teaching Artists, Learning, Creative Problem Solving, Intent, Planning, Preparation, Adaptability, Presence, Professional Development, Trauma, Sexual Assault Prevention, Working in Higher Education
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| Episode 6: Theatre Mindset with Decky Alexander | 01 Jul 2020 | 01:07:50 | |
This episode features an enlightening chat about the multifaceted theatre mindset with Jessica ‘Decky’ Alexander! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Applied Theatre, Eastern Michigan University, Community Building, Community Theatre, Future of Theatre, Theatre in Everyday Life, Closeup Theatre Troupe, Nonprofit, Storytelling, Improvisation, Autoethnography, Organizational Storytelling, EMU Engage, Audience, Process to Product, Academia, Project Management, Communication, Adapting, Planning, Spontaneity, Life Skills, Creating Your Own Path, Theatre Mindset, Applying Skills, Animals, Birds, Improvisation for Everyday Life, Presence, NEA4, Holly Huges, AIDS Performance, Activism, Activist Theatre Support the show!
Learn More About Decky: Tyler’s Tip: Interested in applied theatre? Check out the work that these incredible companies are doing.
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| Episode 5: Theatre's Language with Lee Stille | 24 Jun 2020 | 00:57:57 | |
This episode features a chat about performance studies, the power of performance, and classical language with the Director of Theatre at Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Lee Stille! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Eastern Michigan University Theatre, Performance Studies, Interpretation, College, Shakespeare, Classical Language, Navigating Difference, Storytelling, Richard III, Representation, Forensics, Public Speaking, Language, Literature, Critical Theory, Balance, Technology, Culture, Politics, Awareness, Appreciating Difference, Cancel Culture, Presence, Specificity, Old Texts, What is performance studies, What is a text, Old School, Post Modernism
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| Episode 4: Physical Theatre with Jennifer Felts | 17 Jun 2020 | 01:03:29 | |
This episode features an in-depth chat about the world of physical theatre with my mentor in movement, Jennifer Felts! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
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| Episode 3: Black Stories Matter with Amanda Brewer | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:56:41 | |
This episode features a conversation with Amanda Brewer about black stories on stage and screen, how much they matter, and how the entertainment industry can contribute to the change we are all experiencing. While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Film, Hollywood, Blackness, Queerness, Black Lives Matter, Black Stories Matter, Support Black Artists, Breaking In, Screenwriting, Activism, Civil Rights, Eastern Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University Theatre, Auditioning
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Tyler’s Tip: Continue to find ways to support black artists and the Black Lives Matter movement. Here’s a great place to start: https://www.allure.com/story/black-lives-matter-where-to-donate Also support black artistry and learn by taking in the works of phenomenal writers like Audre Lorde, Angela Davis, and Toni Morrison. | |||
| Episode 2: High School Theatre with Michael Clemons | 03 Jun 2020 | 00:50:03 | |
This episode features an honest chat about the importance and current state of high school theatre with the director of theatre at Woodhaven High School, Michael Clemons! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Woodhaven High School, High School Theatre, Stereotypes, Support, Theatre Education, Educational Theatre, Inequality, The Laramie Project, Americans for the Arts, Arts Advocacy
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Tyler’s Tip: Find ways to support the arts in your local schools whether that is buying a ticket for a show, a concert, or engaging with the arts programs on social media! Anything you can do to show your support will have a significant impact. | |||
| Episode 19: Diversity & Representation in TYA feat. José Casas | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:49:20 | |
Meet José Casas, an artist/educator who is speaking up for diversity and representation in Theatre for Young Audiences and beyond! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Diversity, Representation, Playwriting, Dramatic Publishing, Opening the Door, TYA, United States Theatre for Young Audiences, Youth Audiences, Respecting Youth, Youth Voice, Mental Health, African American TYA, Children's Theatre Foundation of America, University of Michigan, Representation Matters Support the show!
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| Episode 1: Theatre Magic with Pam Cardell | 27 May 2020 | 00:56:06 | |
This episode features a passionate chat about theatre magic with assistant managing director of Eastern Michigan University Theatre, Pam Cardell! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
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| Introduction | 20 May 2020 | 00:04:37 | |
Are you a theatre person? Maybe you’re an actor or an audience member? Possibly, you’re a dancer or a drag queen? Yeah, they’re theatre people too! Welcome to Life in Theatre, the podcast where all kinds of theatre artists come to reconnect with why we chose this life in theatre and spill the tea! In this show I chat with traditional and unconventional artists who all live a life in theatre. So, whether you're a Broadway legend, or a small town star with big dreams, if theatre is part of your life, this podcast is for you. Created and hosted by Tyler Calhoun. Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! TEAM: Creator and host Tyler Calhoun: https://www.instagram.com/tylerlcalhoun/ Logo designed by Christine Franzen: https://www.instagram.com/christinefranzenart/ Music composed by Tommy Barker: https://www.instagram.com/jtstone24/ SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/lifeintheatrepodcast FOLLOW THE SHOW: https://www.instagram.com/lifeintheatrepodcast/ Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email the host at https://www.tylercalhoun.com/lifeintheatrepodcast | |||
| Episode 18: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Theatre Making with Andrew Morton | 03 Mar 2021 | 01:03:47 | |
Explore trauma-informed approaches to making theatre with Detroit theatre artist Andrew Morton! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Trauma-Informed Theatre Practices, Playwrighting, Social Justice Theatre, Educational Theatre, Theatre in Education, United Kingdom, TYA, Theatre for Young Audiences, TimeSlips, Storycatchers, Applied Theatre, Rising Youth Theatre, Social Workers, Teaching Artist Best Practices, Sticking to Your Values, Detroit, Youth Homelessness, Knight Foundation, Knight Arts Challenge, Detroit Phoenix Center, Sofa Stories Detroit, The Importance of Play, Writing Grants Support the show!
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| Episode 17: Reflecting Shakespeare Prison Program with Erika Phillips | 17 Feb 2021 | 01:04:58 | |
This episode features a fascinating chat with Erika Phillips, Program Manager for The Old Globe Theatre's 'Reflecting Shakespeare' prison program! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: The Old Globe Theatre, Reflecting Shakespeare, Rehabilitative Shakespeare, Process Design, Scaffolding, Facilitation, Teaching Artistry, Program Management, Formerly Incarcerated Teaching Artists, Curt Tofteland, Shakespeare in Prison, Shakespeare Behind Bars, Restorative Practice, California Corrections, Professional Actor, New Work Support the show!
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| Episode 16: Theatre and Drag Performance feat Evah Destruction | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:05:57 | |
This episode features a chat about drag and theatre with Evah Destruction seen on The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season 3! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Drag, Theatre, Drag Queen, Dragula, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, Mental Health, ADHD, Chicago Drag, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Therapy, Living for Yourself, Urinetown, Fiddler on the Roof, Jessica Vosk, Fruma Sarah, Little Shop of Horrors, Joan Crawford, Mommie Dearest, YouTube, Being on TV, Digital Drag Support the show!
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| Episode 15: From Forensics to Hip Hop with JT Stone | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:50:09 | |
This episode features a chat about intersectionality in art with rapper and songwriter JT Stone aka Tommy Barker! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Tommy Barker, JT Stone, Forensics Speaking, Rap, Hip Hop, Music, Soundcloud, Songwriter, Rapper, Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper, Pushing the Envelope, Collaboration, Inspiration, Performance Personas Screen Acting, Chicago Actor, Roof’s Basement, Bandcamp Support the show!
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| Episode 14: Creating a Company with P.R.I.D.E. feat Chad Parsons | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:55:32 | |
This episode features a fun conversation about starting a TYA theatre company with Chad Parsons! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Chad Parsons, ReNew Productions, Starting a Theatre Company, PRIDE, Theatre for Youth, Theatre for Social Change, LGBTQIA+, Queer Youth, Broadway, Theatre for Young Audiences, Theatre for Children, Children's Theatre, Inclusion, Playwriting Festivals, New Theatre Company, Sexual Liberation, Finding A Different Narrative, Public Perceptions of Homosexuality, Discussing Queerness with Children, Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Auntie Ben, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Creative Problem Solving, Perspective, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Asking for Money, Finding Confidence, Cher, TYA USA, Digital Platforming, Digital Performance, Teaching Artists, Directing, Drag Race Support the show!
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| Episode 13: Shakespeare & Playwriting with Craig Ester | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:58:57 | |
This episode features a lively chat about Shakespeare and playwriting with Craig Ester! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Playwriting, Shakespeare, Classical Theatre, Chekhov, Performing, Acting, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Detroit Theatre Programs, Mosaic Youth Theatre, Mapping the Text, Performing Shakespeare, Ball State University, Jennifer Blackmer, Zulu Manhood Ceremonies, Playwriting Support the show!
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| Episode 12: Directing during a Pandemic with Meriah Sage | 09 Dec 2020 | 01:00:58 | |
This episode features a hopeful chat about directing during a pandemic with Meriah Sage! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, University of Findlay, Self Care, Directing, Work-Life Balance, Western Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Where the Wild Things Are, College Theatre, Women Directors, Working in Academia, Arts Administration, Ensemble Building, Historical Theatre, Social Media Marketing, Wearing Many Hats, Children's Theatre, Arts Marketing, Directing During the Pandemic, Adapting, To Kill A Mockingbird, Process Design, Image Files, Facilitation, Cabaret, Viewpoints, Creative Storytelling, Characterization, Navigating Systems, Female Educators, Female Director, Women Performers, Roles for Women, Sexism in Theatre, New Voices in Theatre, Education Theatre Association, Blooms Taxonomy, Empathy, Paying Artists Support the show!
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