Ulrike, a former circus artist with a 15-year international career, captivated audiences worldwide with her signature act, "Tribute to Marlene." Trained across Europe, she transitioned from the spotlight to entrepreneurship, founding Selling Circus, a unique marketing and sales training platform for circus professionals. As a thought leader, Ulrike combines her artistic talent with business acumen, making a significant impact in both the entertainment and entrepreneurial worlds. 

 

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Andrew is a New York based writer/director and the long-time creative director for The Thorn. Now a nationally touring production, The Thorn takes traditional theater, circus performance, concert-style sound and lighting design and blends them with a direct story of faith and redemption. 

While starting as a small, resident show in Colorado over 25 years ago, this performance has continued to evolve across the decades—at one point including live tigers and at another pioneering a touring model that featured a brand new cast every week.  After a filmed version of The Thorn was released in movie theaters in 2023, the show took on its current evolution, touring to over 50 cities in just under 2 years—all the while selling out some of the largest performing arts centers in the US.

As a storyteller Andrew is particularly concerned with how the stories we tell each other both reflect and shape how we feel about our own existence. His own writing, such as his debut short film Cardboard Dreams, reflexively seems to hover around this idea. 

To this end, also hosts the podcast The Meaning of Movie alongside fellow director and friend, Rob Stennett.

 

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Lisa Hopkins is an award winning communicator and ICF Certified Professional Life Coach, CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner at Wide Open Stages. A “Creative Energy Optimizer”, Lisa specializes in working with creative professionals in the entertainment industry. She is an expert at shifting mindset & energy and using her intuition to tap into her client’s highest potential and uncover what is holding them back from leading their created life. A passionate artistic professional herself, Lisa has over 30 years of experience working in the performing arts industry in NYC as a director, choreographer, producer, writer and dance educator. She is the Communicator Award winning host of the popular podcast STOPTIME: Live in the Moment which is ranked in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide. Her book “The Places Where There Are Space: Cultivating a Life of Creative Possibilities”  is scheduled to be released this summer.

 

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In this episode we are joined by Jelena Antanasijevic, talking all things costume design. Jelena is a New York-based costume designer and educator. For the last fourteen years, she has designed costumes for over thirty theater, film, and TV productions in the United States and her homeland, Serbia. Her costume design work has been awarded and exhibited multiple times.

Jelena has worked in every role in the costume design field: costume designer and assistant, costume design and construction teacher and mentor, illustrator, costume shop manager, stitcher, first hand, draper, embroiderer, craft artisan, costume painter, and distresser, dyer, dresser, and wardrobe supervisor for theater, opera, dance, TV, and film. This experience enabled her to form a distinctive outlook on what it takes to put on production from a costume perspective.

In New York City, Jelena mastered her craftsmanship skills through working as a craft artisan and costume maker for some of the best NYC costume shops and studios like Parsons Meares, John Kristiansen, Mio Design Studio, Jeff Fender, and Ballet Hispánico. She created, embellished, distressed and hand-painted costumes and accessories for numerous Broadway, off-Broadway, Disney, and HBO productions (The Deuce). 

Jelena’s defining wardrobe experience encompasses dressing Metropolitan Opera singers and dancers and wardrobe-supervising the TV Series ‘Empires of Excess’ on History Channel. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor & Costume Supervisor at Pace University at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in New York City. 

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Anna Tompkins is an Acrobatic Rigger, Rope Access, and Automation Technician, originally from the United States. She was our first guest on our debut episode back in 2020. Since then, and at the time of this recording, we have released over 120 episodes. Anna Tompkins rejoins us to catch up on what's been happening in the arts and entertainment world in the last two years.

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On this episode we are joined by Ariana Schneider to talk about writing and recording a musical in Australia. Ariana Schneider has been involved in Music and Theatre for many, many years. She ran a very successful singing and drama studio from which students were accepted into the prestigious institutions of The Sydney Con, NIDA, WAPA, Victoria College of the Arts and Queensland Conservatorium. Ariana also taught music and drama in many of the schools in her area as well as writing a mini play and a musical for the students to perform. 

She is currently in the final stages of completing the recording process of a musical she wrote called "CRYSTAL DREAMING". Ariana wrote the script, lyrics and music to its 22 songs and worked with a producer/arranger from a professional recording studio - Turn Around Music (Peter Stevenson) who created fabulous orchestration. 

The musical was first performed in 2016 with a fully staged production in Ariana's home town of Taree, in which 32 performers including 14 children took part. The whole town supported the project and they played to 3 full houses. A film was made of the production.

Never having been fully satisfied with the script, Ariana used the lockdown time to take a course in Play Writing with the TheaterMakers Studio in New York and also received dramaturgical support from Eric Webb. This support allowed her to do a rewrite of the original score and script.

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On this episode, we are joined by Franchesca Wong, talking all about changing careers and entering the performing arts as a young adult. Franchesca is a Canadian-born Chinese actress and corporate role player based in Hong Kong. Raised in both Canada and Hong Kong, Franchesca graduated from the University of Calgary - Haskayne School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2012. She worked as a Business Development Officer for two years in Hong Kong. She then returned to follow her passion in drama and studied Acting at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. She received multiple scholarships, as well as Outstanding Student Award during her studies.

After graduation, she was an actor-in-residence at We Draman Group (HK) in 2020-21 and she has performed in multiple stage, TV, film and voice-over productions. Apart from acting, she has been an MC for multiple events and has great passion for drama education. She has taught drama at different institutions including the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and local schools in Hong Kong. Outside of work, Franchesca is an adventurer and outdoor lover, she engages in all types of hiking, scuba diving, travelling and yet to discover adventures.

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In this episode, we are joined once again by the CEOs of battleROYAL Berlin, Brendan Shelper and Judith Hoch, following Esch 2022. battleROYAL is an entertainment company based in Berlin. They are a studio of bold creatives, strategists and event professionals working between the domains of culture and commerce. Technology and innovation are defining parts of their work and process. Founded in 2011, battleROYAL Berlin has staged some of the largest sport and cultural events throughout Europe and Middle East such as the European Capital of Cultures Aarhus 2017 and Esch2022, and have worked for several Fortune 500 firms, including BMW, Porsche and American Express. battleROYAL Berlin regularly publishes articles, sharing insights on their work and practices. You can find a selection on our Theatre Art Life website as well. 

Brendan Shelper is an executive creative director with 20+ years of experience in the culture, event, and entertainment industry, and founder of battleROYAL Berlin. Working at the intersection of creative strategy and emerging technologies, Brendan envisions compelling ways to bring large-scale activations to life. His roots stem from physical theatre, major cultural ceremonies, and Olympic openings.

Judith Hoch is a business and culture manager, with 15+ years of experience in the performing arts, entertainment and events sector. As the former COO of battleROYAL, Judith set the operational framework for the team, making sure that each project got the people and budget it required. She led major international productions, overseeing team structures, budgets, and processes. Appointed as Co-CEO in 2022, she is joining co-founder and Co-CEO Brendan Shelper as strategic lead of the company.

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In this episode we are joined by Bengt Jörgen, talking all things dance. Bengt Jörgen is a co-founder of Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, and serves as its Artistic Director and CEO. In 1992, his artistic vision led to the formation of a partnership with George Brown College in Toronto, where he is the Artistic Director of the full-time dance program. Bengt strongly believes in classical ballet as a powerful language and foundation to engage contemporary audiences with dance. He is committed to ensuring ballet is relevant to, and has a place in the life of Canadians living in communities from coast-to-coast. Bengt shares about his work bringing dance to all kind of communities, large and small, urban and rural, across Canada. 

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In this episode we are joined by Ema Edosio, talking all things filmmaking. Ema is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, and obtained a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Ogun State University. She then went on to the New York Film Academy and Motion Pictures Institute of Michigan in the United States, where she majored in cinematography and directing. In 2013, Ema returned to Nigeria, where she has worked as a television director with major Nigerian Televisions stations. She talks all about her fascinating work and life in film.

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In this episode we are joined by CarlosAlexis Cruz, talking all things theatre and physical performance. Cruz holds an MFA in Physical Theatre from the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, where he studied a range of movement techniques including Commedia dell’Arte, Laban, Lecoq-based theatre dynamics, Alexander Technique, as well as an extensive voice training in the Linklater voice method. As part of his thesis project, he went on to train Circus Arts and Chinese Acrobatics under the tutelage of Master Coach Lu Yi at the San Francisco Circus Center. He specialised in the disciplines of Aerial Straps and Acrobatic Rope. Cruz is the Assistant Professor of Physical Theatre at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, offering students rigorous training in physical theatre, stage acrobatics, circus arts and vocal techniques. 

In the professional realm, CarlosAlexis was a fulltime company member of the Do Jump! Dance Theatre, and Imago Theatre, touring nationally and internationally. He is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Pelú Theatre project; a physical theatre company mainly interested in researching the convergence between Contemporary Circus Arts and Theatre as well as the founder and producing artistic director of The Nouveau Sud Circus Project, a contemporary social circus initiative rooted in the “underground” dance/acrobatic/physical theatre scenes present in the vast array of cultures in the urban regions of Charlotte.

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In this episode we are joined by Patrick Oliver Jones, talking all things acting, arts and entertainment. Born and raised in Birmingham Alabama, and now living in New York, Patrick Oliver Jones is proud of bringing Southern charm to his Northern way of life, as well as his varied career in the entertainment industry. From theatre and voiceovers to short films and podcasting, Jones has been blessed with a multitude of opportunities in show business. Each year, he strives onward and upward, as he continues to grow and learn both as an artist and an individual. Jones talks to us all about the ups and downs of working in the arts and entertainment, changing direction, and what he's experienced along the way.

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On this episode we are joined by Igor Kobelev, talking all things stage management. Igor takes us on a journey of his humble roots as a vinyl loving boy from Moldova to landing his first dream job working with Cirque de Soleil. Based in the United Arab Emirates, Igor has had extensive exposure to a variety of clients from diverse backgrounds in the areas of events and project management. 

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Laurent is a lighting and video designer who works both in public spaces and for the performing arts. He has contributed to various creative projects and heads Projet Blanc. He has collaborated with multiple creative entities in Quebec, such as  L’Agence Spatiale, Inc. Ex-Machina,  FLIP Fabrique, Cirque du Soleil, and Cirque Eloize.   Laurent Routhier’s approach combines technical expertise, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of storytelling. His lighting designs enhance the overall experience for audiences and artists alike.   After studying cinema and photography, Laurent Routhier decided to specialize in lighting design for stage and architecture.  Over the years, he has designed lights for projects of artists around the world. Over the past few years, he has spent a lot of time pursuing different applications for the combined use of video and lighting in the creation of scenic environments. These explorations lead him to design lighting, video and stage concepts of numerous shows and events. His academic training and his vast experience of large-scale events have also helped him in designing lighting and video for more than twenty television broadcast live performances.  

After studying cinema and photography, Laurent Routhier decided to specialize in lighting design for stage and architecture.  Over the years, he has designed lights for projects of artists around the world. Over the past few years, he has spent a lot of time pursuing different applications for the combined use of video and lighting in the creation of scenic environments. These explorations lead him to design lighting, video and stage concepts of numerous shows and events. His academic training and his vast experience of large-scale events have also helped him in designing lighting and video for more than twenty television broadcast live performances.

 

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In this episode we are joined by Tim Tompkins, talking all things ballet, dance, and movement. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Tim Tompkins began his classical ballet training at the age of twelve with former Cuban ballerina Dulce Anaya. He graduated high school at the Harid Conservatory (a Russian ballet school in the United States) in 2005. After graduation, he was invited to join the Houston Ballet.

In 2007, he joined the Goh Ballet in Vancouver, British Columbia, where he performed several major roles in various ballets such as The Nutcracker, Le Corsaire, Napoli and Don Quixote. It was in 2008 that Tim decided to settle in Montreal to join the Ballet Eddy Toussaint de Montréal as the principal dancer of the company. In 2010, Tim won the gold medal at the International Ballet Competition held in Sibiu, Romania for Best Couple with his partner Klara Houdet. At the same time, he added to his credit several perfomances of the repertoire of Mr. Eddy Toussaint such Un Simple Moment, Souvenances, Bonjour Brel and L’Ireparrable Saint-Georges (winner of the prize of the president during the competition in Sibiu). Some time later, he became the ballet master for the professional company as well as the École de Danse Eddy Toussaint.

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On this episode, we are joined by Patricia Masera, talking about her work both onstage and backstage. Patricia Masera was born in Paraguay. In 1997 she co-founded the Aerial Theatre Group Nhi-Mu (www.nhimu.com) a ground-breaking theatre alternative for the Paraguayan scene. She was awarded with the B’nai Brith award for excellence in Theatre in 2006; that same year she was also awarded with a Fulbright Scholarship to North Carolina School of the Arts, where she obtained her MFA in Performing Arts Management. After graduating in 2009, she worked both in Asuncion, Py and New York, US, establishing residency in the latter in 2012. Since then, she has been working as an Associate to Fred Gallo, technical director for several Broadway Musicals and president of PRG Scenic Technologies. Her most recent projects include, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, NYC and San Francisco, King Kong, Live on Broadway, Phantom of the Opera, Asia Tour, MJ, the Micheal Jackson musical and Funny Girl. In Addition to the technical and physical aspects of a production, Patricia has continued to explore theater and its creative aspects producing, directing, and doing site specific work. After working on the Women Residency project Kaos, mujeres en residencia in Paraguay in 2021, Patricia and Nhi-Mu are celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary working on a performance piece as artists in residence of the Oklahoma International Dance Festival in July of 2022.

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In this episode we are joined by Sita Bhuller, talking all things performance. Born and bred in London, Sita has spent the last 15 years on the road as an acrobat and aerial artist. With a background in gymnastics and a degree in sports and exercise sciences, she fell into the world of performance by happy accident. Her first performance role was as stunt artist for Legoland in Windsor, England. Since then, Sita has travelled the world from Macau to Denmark working with an array of stellar circus and aerial companies. Highlights include working with Franco Dragone Entertainment Group on The House of Dancing Water, a stint in Las Vegas on Le Reve, a role on BBC One’s professional gymnast television show Tumble, the Asian tour of Cavalia, Cirque du Soleil’s world tour of Toruk and most recently choreographing and directing the aerials and acrobatics for the Danish tour of Tarzan the musical. Sita is a trained yoga teacher and has undertaken a variety of roles throughout the years, from performer to choreographer, director, coach and captain. She now finds herself playing mum, on tour with Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios, with her partner Alex (a performer in the show) and their two sons Kody and Otis.

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In this episode we are joined by Ksenia Dykina, talking all things artistic in the entertainment industry. Ksenia Dykina is an artistic coordinator, dance captain & dancer. Originally from Russia, Ksenia has performed and worked in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Ksenia is currently the Artistic Coach of La Perle by Dragone, a permanent show in Dubai, UAE. 

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In this episode, we are joined by Naomi Gonzalez Kahn, talking all about her career as set designer, costume designer and production designer for film and theatre. Born and raised in Mexico City, Naomi is a Los-Angeles based production/costume designer for film and live performance. She earned her master’s degree in Fine Arts from UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. 

Naomi also holds a degree in Jewelry Design from the National Institute of Fine Arts (INBA) and a degree in stage design from the National School of Theatrical Arts (ENAT), Mexico City, and she enjoys the movement and multi-faceted nature of visual narrative design the most.

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In this episode we are joined by Chris McGreevy, talking all things artist coaching. From a small town in the North of England, Chris McGreevy grew up representing Great Britain in Acro Sport, studying at music college, and coaching acrobatics, before making his transition to the stage. Since entering the entertainment industry, Chris has performed and managed some of the world’s biggest stages. As a porter, aerialist, artist coach and artistic coordinator for companies including Cirque Du Soleil and Franco Dragone, Chris has extensive experience with the inner workings of a large circus company both on and off the stage.

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In this episode we are joined by Rorisang Motuba, sharing with us her experience as a writer, director, and actress in South Africa. Rorisang Motuba is Johannesburg-born actress, writer and director. She has starred in a number of South African and international productions, and has written extensively for South African television. Rorisang recently made her directorial theatre debut at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg, much to critical acclaim, and is looking forward to expanding her career abroad.

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In this episode we are joined by Daniel Jean from Moment Factory, talking all things multimedia. For the past 20 years, Daniel has worked at the heart of Montreal-based studio Moment Factory. This home base within a major hub of digital production has placed him right at the intersection of creative and technical innovation, and allowed him to take part in some of the most game-changing developments in multimedia entertainment, across different contexts.

As a producer, Daniel Jean works closely with clients, engaging them in a collaborative discussion about the vision, feasibility, and logistics of the project. As a former video director, he specialises in going the extra mile to deliver impressive multimedia experiences. Daniel has worked with some of Moment Factory’s high-profile clients, including Cirque Du Soleil, Arcade Fire, Billie Eilish, Muse, Childish Gambino, Halsey, Imagine Dragons, Tiesto, Celine Dion and the NBA, to name a few. Daniel’s vision of entertainment and passion for his work allows him to push the boundaries every day. His diplomacy and genuine care for each detail related to the project, helps build long lasting relationships with clients and collaborators. Within a constantly evolving industry, he has continually sought out the new ideas and new formats that are changing the way the audiences relate to music.

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In this episode, we are joined by Andy Levey, talking all things Arts Marketing. 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. 

Andy talks to us all about his fascinating career, and what Arts marketing means today in an ever-changing world.

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In this episode we are joined by Bonnie Howland, talking all things project management. Bonnie Howland was born and raised in Upstate NY, and she holds a BFA in Technical Direction and Project Management from Purchase College. She started her career trying to juggle being a mom and having a career. Eventually, Bonnie became a Project Manager for PRG, helping set up the PRG Asia division to later work for PRG Scenic Technologies. She also Project Managed for Shock Studios Inc, before pivoting to work as a business manager for Catskill Custom Carpentry Inc so that she could be closer to home. After 7 years as a Business Manager, Bonnie returned to the industry as a Project Manager for PRG Scenic Technologies, and acted as senior project manager for two years before pivoting back again. Bonnie currently teaches Theatre Technology at SUNY Purchase, and talks to us all about her fascinating career and life.

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Brad is a senior associate and sound designer at Apeiro Design, a theatrical consulting firm specializing in the design of theater and immersive experiences worldwide.

Brad heads up the sound design sub commission for OISTAT (Organization International of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Technicians) who are presently planning the sound activities for World Stage Design 2025 in UAE.

Brad is a NYC based sound designer where he designed I NEED THAT on Broadway and was the associate for CHOIR BOY which won the Tony award for Best Sound in 2019.

In addition to his design work, Brad is an educator, offering workshops and classes globally on sound design, engineering, and the consulting process.

You can reach Brad at www.BradWard.net or www.ApeiroDesign.com.

 

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In this episode we are joined by Kelsey Borlan Lee and Robert Lee, talking about comedy, their work with Laugh After Dark and their thoughts on Cancel Culture. Kelsey Borlan Lee is a brand strategist, producer, and director with nearly 20 years of experience behind the camera as a photographer and later cinematographer. As a branding and visual communication expert, Kelsey has helped develop such brands as Living with Leah of ABC’s "The FAB Life" with Tyra Banks, Chrissy Teigen and Joe Zee, and partnered with The Annenberg Space for Photography to commemorate the opening of Lauren Greenfield’s acclaimed exhibit, "Generation Wealth". Kelsey has also collaborated and created content for brands such as Netflix, Fuse, The Olympics, Visa, Mastercard, Green Dot Bank, Darling Magazine, Giving Keys, and more.

Robert Lee has thousands of music cue placements on various shows on the NBCUniversal, Fox, and Viacom Networks. He has produced, collaborated, and played keyboards for artists such as KC & The Sunshine Band, New Zealand’s award-winning vocalist, aaradhna, renowned R&B/Hip-Hop producer, and G-1 and many more. Robert is co-owner of Creative Studios Los Angeles. Kelsey and Robert work together as co-executive producers of comedy series and current live show, Laugh After Dark. 

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Domenica Boscardin is a Manager of Technical Production Events and Entertainment at Expo 2020 Dubai. She joins us on TheatreArtLife to talk about her work at the Expo, her eclectic career, and women in entertainment. 

Domenica is an American expat who frequently wonders, “How is this my life?”. She loves working in live entertainment for the art, the challenge, and the absolutely amazing people involved. Domenica feels immensely fortunate to have a career that has ranged from one-nighter bus touring, to the main-stage of a world expo - and so many crazy things in between. Domenica doesn't know where the next stop is going to be, but she’s looking forward to it!

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In this episode we are joined by Richard Bryant sharing his experiences documenting technical theatre. Richard Bryant is in his final year as a Master of Fine Arts candidate in the University of Idaho's Distance program. From 2013 to 2020 he has lived and worked on the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago as an assistant professor in theatre design and production at the National Academy for the Performing Arts. He has been both a technician and designer for a variety of stage and television productions over the years as well as a writer, presenter and online content producer for the Facebook group, Archiving Technical Theater History. Richard is a proud member representative for both the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and The International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians OISTAT.

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In this episode, we are joined by the CEOs of battleROYAL Berlin, Brendan Shelper and Judith Hoch, ahead of Esch 2022. battleROYAL is an entertainment company based in Berlin. They are a studio of bold creatives, strategists and event professionals working between the domains of culture and commerce. Technology and innovation are defining parts of their work and process. Founded in 2011, battleROYAL Berlin has staged some of the largest sport and cultural events throughout Europe and Middle East such as the European Capital of Cultures Aarhus 2017 and Esch2022, and have worked for several Fortune 500 firms, including BMW, Porsche and American Express. battleROYAL Berlin regularly publishes articles, sharing insights on their work and practices. You can find a selection on our Theatre Art Life website as well. 

Brendan Shelper is an executive creative director with 20+ years of experience in the culture, event, and entertainment industry, and founder of battleROYAL Berlin. Working at the intersection of creative strategy and emerging technologies, Brendan envisions compelling ways to bring large-scale activations to life. His roots stem from physical theatre, major cultural ceremonies, and Olympic openings.

Judith Hoch is a business and culture manager, with 15+ years of experience in the performing arts, entertainment and events sector. As the former COO of battleROYAL, Judith set the operational framework for the team, making sure that each project got the people and budget it required. She led major international productions, overseeing team structures, budgets, and processes. Appointed as Co-CEO in 2022, she is joining co-founder and Co-CEO Brendan Shelper as strategic lead of the company.

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In this episode we are joined by Lou Doye and Iona McEwan, talking about their work with emerging technologies and storytelling on Kingdom of Plants.

Iona McEwan is a creative at Alchemy Immersive. She has worked on the creative and design for a variety of AR, VR, and MR projects, most recently directed the VR series David Attenborough’s Kingdom of Plants for Oculus TV. Her focus is exploring how emerging medias can be used to explore the narratives hidden in plane sign and engage new demographics in factual content.

Lou Doye is an Immersive and emergent technology executive producer and creative director- AR/VR/MR/5G Film and TV. Creating content for audiences today and future technologies. In 2019 she became a digital fellow to the Royal Shakespeare Company and Magic Leap to explore storytelling in technology. Trained at London Contemporary Dance School, in her early career as a professional dancer she toured with Matthew Bourne’s Adventures in Motion Pictures.

In Kingdom of Plants is an immersive experience designed for Occulus TV. It is a virtual reality and using time-lapse sequences, macro cinematography and 8K 3D 60fps footage, David Attenborough guides us to discover the hidden lives of plants and what they do to ensure the survival of their species.

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In this episode we are joined by Cooper Rust, talking all about her work as a dancer, her time with the Royal Academy and how her career took her to Africa.

Cooper Rust is a Columbia, South Carolina native and currently resides in both Nairobi, Kenya and Columbia. She graduated from Dreher High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her professional ballet career includes seasons with the Nevada Ballet Theatre, State Street Ballet, and Columbia City Ballet. Ms. Rust serves as the Ballet Mistress of Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet and adjunct faculty at the University of South Carolina. She has volunteered with the AIDS Benefit Foundation of South Carolina, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Las Vegas, and Anno’s Africa in Kenya. In 2012, she founded Artists for Africa and directed the inaugural show.

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In this episode we are joined by Becket Tundatil, talking all things artistic media artist and lighting. Becket Tundatil is a media artist whose work is a fusion of technology, popular culture, and visual information. Becket is a highly experienced and well-known lighting professional with a good deal of experience in the entertainment industry, working on projects as varied as lighting a Mumbai bridge for Christmas and New Year, to Broadway style musicals, and he has also worked across film, television, award shows, large scale ceremonies, and weddings and concerts for Salman Khan & Academy and Grammy Award-winner AR Rahman.

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In this episode we are joined by Lauren Duffy-Franzoso, talking all things rigging and design. Lauren Duffy-Franzoso is a rigger who holds a BFA in entertainment design technology which is where she started, with a concentration in stage management. Focusing on technical stage management, Lauren progressed through production management which ultimately led to rigging and permanent install rigging. She is the 34th woman ever to be certified as a theatre rigger.

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In this episode we are joined by Marina Zurita, Acadia Barrengos, and Mollye Maxner, talking all things theatre directing. 

Acadia Barrengos is a theatre director hailing from New England. She found her home in directing through molecular genetic study of pregnancy and childbirth poetry and dance which brought her to North Carolina University of the Arts. Inspired by the research and study of epigenetics, Acadia is driven by stories that wrestle with inheritance, and is fascinated by the discovery that we can adapt how our bodies read our DNA coding to evolve through and beyond intergenerational trauma.

Marina Zurita is a theatre director born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and she likes to think of theatre as a powerful gap between translations, home for lost voices and interpretations. She moved to the USA in 2016, and is currently pursuing a BFA in directing as UNCSA. Living in a foreign location fuelled her passion for anthropological research in linguistics, inspiring her to develop her upcoming project ‘Mother Tongue’, to be performed in the spring of 2022.   

Mollye Maxner is an educator, director, choreographer and maker of original performance work. Her movement theatre work has been performed in the USA, Taiwan, Germany, Georgia, and throughout Turkey. Mollye is on the faculty at UNC school of the Arts, where she is director and co-creator of the studio for creative practice, a laboratory for transdisciplinary art and inquiry.

https://www.acadiabarrengos.com https://www.marinazurita.com 

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In this episode we are joined by Lesedi Job, talking all things directing and acting in South Africa and beyond. Lesedi Job is an award-winning theatre director, actress and voice artist. She completed her BA honors degree in Dramatic Arts at Wits University and trained as a singer with Jazz Musician Ziza Muftic. Upon graduating she was cast in the Lion and the Jewel at the Market theatre and starred in A Place Called Home on SABC 1. Since then she has worked consistently over the years as an actress in both theatre and television playing lead roles in theatre productions such as Colored Museum, Fisher’s of Hope, Raisin in the Sun, Paradise Blue and most recently playing the character of Mantwa on The River. Lesedi is an advocate for equality, and talks to us about her fascinating career and her experiences in South Africa as an actor and director.

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Jennifer is an Artistic Director and Founder of BPM Productions, an event entertainment company based in Hong Kong. BPM or “Beats per minute” derived from Jennifer’s early career as a dancer and choreographer. With over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry she has worked on shows and concerts globally, from London, New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai. She has created shows for Adidas, Jaguar, K11 Musea, Dom Perignon, Oglivy, and the Asian Music Awards. Jennifer’s ability to bring to life audacious, creative ideas to the stage as well as her work with music artists has won many awards including Sergey Lazarev, MTV Russia Best Live Act 2008, and G.E.M, Outstanding Performer Award 2009 and 2010.

 

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It’s our 100th episode! Anna and Anna reflect on the show, and the issues that have occurred in the industry over this time, sharing stories and giving us an insight behind the scenes.

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Vongai is an award-winning actor, singer and writer who has been based in New York for the last six years. She has worked in theatre, film, television, and voiceovers. Before life in the Big Apple, Vongai was born in Zimbabwe, and raised in the UK and China. She holds a BA in film and television studies from Brunel University and trained classically in acting, voice artistry and movement at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Vongai talks to us all about her fascinating career. 

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In this episode we are joined by Adam Weissman talking all things entertainment law and intellectual property. Adam Weissman is a transactional attorney with a background in entertainment and media production, providing legal counsel on commercial and intellectual property issues. Adam also regularly works with leisure, recreational and other industries advising on licensing and regulatory issues and other legal and operational matters, and he also acts as general counsel for companies that require business advice and assistance. Adam talks to us all about the changing scene of digital media, entertainment and international issues through the lens of his fascinating career.  

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In this episode we are joined by Chad Phillips, talking all things unions for those working in the entertainment industry. Chad Phillips is from New York State, and has been a member of the IATSE since 2006 and has served as the local 311 president since 2015. Chad has been working for PRG Scenic Technology since 2007, and besides his set fabrication work he also has experience with props, electrics, lighting design, set design and painting. He talks to us all about his fascinating career.

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On this episode we are joined by Erica Rotstein talking all things theatre production on Broadway. Erica Rotstein is a theatre producer, talent manager and educator. Her work is driven by a passion for music, and a desire to nurture creative collaborations built on transparency and mutual respect to create things that have a positive impact on the world. Among the hats that she wears, Erica is a co-founder of The Business Of Broadway, is a professor at Berkeley College of Music and other Universities, and talks to us all about her fascinating career.

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In this episode we are joined by Mauro Bruni talking all things ice skating. Mauro is the creator and founder of the ‘Ice Theatre of London’, and is the creator of ‘House of Mauro’, a US based performance company that is a platform for contemporary skating artists to collaborate and perform. Mauro has been a consistent driving force in the professional figure skating industry. He is a previous US national and international competitor and star performer of ‘Holiday on Ice’, and numerous other touring productions for over a decade. Mauro is an award-winning choreographer and performer as well as a coach, and has collaborated with many esteemed experts throughout his fascinating career.

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Today we are joined by Gabriel Stelian Shanks and Nilan, talking about their work with The Drama League. Gabriel Stelian Shanks and Nilan are the Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director of The Drama League. The renowned non-profit home for stage and film directors is in New York City but their partnership goes even further – as award-winning producers, writers directors, and performers, they also founded the acclaimed production company ‘A Certain Something’, where they have collaborated on over a dozen film, television and theatre projects in the last decade. They are currently at work on their next television series in development, ‘The Recipe’, and they co-host The Drama League’s own podcast, ‘Talking Direction’.

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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Hans Stucken who is the Global Marketing Advisor for AV Stumpfl. AV Stumpfl is an award-winning Austrian company that designs, manufactures and markets a range of high-performance mobile and installation projection screens and media server software and hardware for professional and business applications.

As a family business, its founders As a family business, its founders started the company out of a passion for the advancement of presentation and installation technologies.started the company out of a passion for the advancement of presentation and installation technologies.

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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Whitney Winkels and Patrick Finn from Wenger.

Wenger Corporation provides innovative stage, sound and storage solutions for performing arts, music/theatre education and athletics programs around the world. In the performance realm they offer Stage Engineering and Rigging, Sound Isolation Solutions, Acoustic Solutions, Orchestra Pit Fillers and Stage Extensions, Flexible Staging Solutions, Audience Seating, Performance Space Furnishings and Training, Inspection and Maintenance Programs.

Patrick Finn is the Performing Arts Products Manager. Whitney Winkels and Marketing and communications Manager for Performing Arts. 

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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Rob Fowler who is the Director of Business Development for Brompton Technology. Brompton Technology is an award-winning specialist manufacturer of video processing products for the live event, film and broadcast industries.

Brompton's Tessera system is the market-leading processing solution for LED video walls, and is used on everything from huge global world tours, high-end signage and other fine-pitch installations, to pioneering green screen replacement and virtual production in film, TV and virtual studio spaces.

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Gregg T. Daniel is best known for his recurring role as David Carter in HBO’s show Insecure. In addition, he plays Reverend Daniels on another one of HBO’s hit shows True Blood. With over 100 credits in film and television, Gregg’s roles span the spectrum from comedy (I Am Not Okay With This) to drama (Insecure) to procedurals (911, Grey’s Anatomy), science fiction (Star Trek: Voyager) and children’s shows (Austin & Ally, Kickin’ It). Big screen credits include Spiderman 3, 7th & Union, and Truth Or Dare. Gregg recurred on HBO’s Insecure and starred in the award-winning film 7th And Union. Currently, he is set to be in the upcoming sequel of Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux.

Gregg is a very accomplished theater director. He is a founding member and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles-based Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble. He was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award for helming the Los Angeles production of “Kwame Kwei-Armah’s Elmina’s Kitchen”, also winning the NAACP Award for Best Ensemble for 2013. In addition, he has directed three August Wilson Plays. Prior, his stage direction included 2009’s acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard’s “Heroes”, Sybyl Walker’s “Beneath Rippling Waters”, Lee Blessing’s “Cobb”, and Frank McGuinness's “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me”. Gregg also directed Pulitzer Prize-winning author August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” For Theatre 150 in Ojai, California, he directed Athol Fugards’ “Sizwe Bansi”, Diana Son’s “Stop Kiss”, and the 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner, “I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright”. Gregg has also directed and acted in various theater productions including, “Hamlet”, “Radio Golf”, and “Les Blancs”. He recently directed his fourth August Wilson play, "King Hedley II," at A Noise Within Theatre and is set to direct his fifth. This marks the halfway mark through the playwright's ten-play cycle.

 

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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Ford Sellers who is the Senior Product Development Manager for Chauvet Professional. Chauvet provides lighting equipment across multiple entertainment sectors, including concerts, stage and event productions, touring, theatres, hospitality venues, cruise ships, clubs, houses of worship, television and “archtainment”.

Ford oversees product engineering, technical writing teams and works with the Product Development team to bring new products to market. He also works with the Marketing Department ensuring that all marketing materials are on point and works directly with manufacturing partners to solve technical issues and negotiate prices. His specialties include; moving light programming and control, video integration, theatrical lighting design, purchasing, technical support, education, contract negotiation and marketing.

https://www.ldishow.com/ https://www.chauvetlighting.com/

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In this episode we are joined by Theresa Robbins Dudeck and Joel Veenstra talking all things improvisation.

Theresa Robbins Dudeck works globally in both professional and academic settings, applying improvisation to pedagogy, leadership, teamwork, collaborative creation and social change. Dr Dudeck is considered one of the foremost teachers of Keith Johnstone’s impro system – she wrote the critically acclaimed “Keith Johnstone: A Critical Biography”, and is the co-editor of two books on applied improvisation. Theresa is also the co-director and executive producer of the YouTube docu-series “On Keith – Artists Speak on Johnstone and Impro”.

Joel Veenstra is a stage manager, production manager, producer and improviser. He stage manages large-scale celebrity galas and serves at the University of California drama department as the Associate Chair of Production. He is an interdisciplinary expert on the management of productions, resources and people – all through the lens of improvisation. In 2017 Joel founded the Global Improvisation Initiative Symposium at UCI, which has grown year on year, most recently moving fully remote due to the pandemic.

Theresa and Joel talk to us all about their fascinating careers and the power of improvisation in the wider world.

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In the lead up to LDI in Las Vegas this November, TheatreArtLife is catching up with some of the companies who are exhibiting at the conference. Today on the show we have Ola Melzig who is one of the founders of Apex Technologies. Apex Technologies was founded this year as the exclusive distributor of high-end entertainment technology solutions and will be exhibiting for the first time at LDI this year.

Ola Melzig is a Swedish producer, most commonly associated with the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). Since 2000, Melzig has handled technical production for thirteen ESC finals and was seated as the Stage and Concert producer for two. He has also managed numerous high-profile televised productions including the Nobel Banquet, the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, and the closing ceremony of the 2015 European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. Other international productions include the 15th IIFA Awards and the 150-year anniversary of Cinco de Mayo in Mexico. He is currently working on the production of the American Song Contest, coming to NBC in 2022.   https://www.apex-t.com https://www.ldishow.com  

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