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Episode 21: Ending Unpaid Internships with Lift the Curtain

2021-04-2852:48

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, Exp...

Episode 20: Authentic Apprenticeship Experiences with Toni Carosella

2021-04-1401:01:49

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, S...

Episode 19: Diversity & Representation in TYA feat. José Casas

2021-03-2549:20

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 Audi...

Episode 18: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Theatre Making with Andrew Morton

2021-03-0301:03:47

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, Sto...

Episode 17: Reflecting Shakespeare Prison Program with Erika Phillips

2021-02-1701:04:58

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 Art...

Episode 16: Theatre and Drag Performance feat Evah Destruction

2021-02-0301:05:57

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, Urine...

Episode 15: From Forensics to Hip Hop with JT Stone

2021-01-2050:09

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...

Episode 14: Creating a Company with P.R.I.D.E. feat Chad Parsons

2021-01-0655:32

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 Audien...

Episode 13: Shakespeare & Playwriting with Craig Ester

2020-12-2358:57

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,...

Episode 12: Directing during a Pandemic with Meriah Sage

2020-12-0901:00:58

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 A...

Episode 11: Entering the Industry with Shelby Seeley

2020-08-1242:14

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, ...

Episode 10: Queerness & Politics in Theatre with Pirooz Aghssa

2020-07-2957:02

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, Playw...

Episode 9: Towards an Anti-Racist Michigan Theatre with Ashley Lyle & Dan Johnson

2020-07-2201:17:23

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...

Episode 8: Theatre and Dance for the Very Young with Amanda Pintore

2020-07-1550:05

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...

Episode 7: Teaching Artistry with Shavonne Coleman

2020-07-0801:10:58

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, Perfo...

Episode 6: Theatre Mindset with Decky Alexander

2020-07-0101:07:50

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, Non...

Episode 5: Theatre's Language with Lee Stille

2020-06-2457:57

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, Shakes...

Episode 4: Physical Theatre with Jennifer Felts

2020-06-1701:03:29

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! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Physical Theatre, Movement, Movement Direction, Directing, Choreography, Choreographer, Musical Theatre, Acting Tips, Movement Philosophy, Jacques Leco...

Episode 3: Black Stories Matter with Amanda Brewer

2020-06-1056:41

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, Blac...

Episode 2: High School Theatre with Michael Clemons

2020-06-0350:03

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 The...

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