Send us a Text Message.This episode of Creatively Shaded centers Mental Health Awareness Month. Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, lay their burdens down on the couch of licensed psychologist and multi-hyphenate artist, Dr. Jacqueline Benson. They discu

Swallows, Whispers & Wine!

May 2nd, 2024 57m 22s

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss how they've put their butts in several theater seats, who's possessed with the takeover spirit, and the art of lips caressing on stage! Into The Shade

Blowing in The Stage Wind!

Apr 4th, 2024 1h 13m

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss how theatre creatives get caught up in the wind, energy, and aromas! They talk about who's getting vetted, who needs to check it at the door, and who

Who Asked You?

Mar 7th, 2024 58m 59s

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss the ways that theatre is reviewed in the Bay and invite The People to throw in their own two cents. Center Stage Shade casts it's gaze on the actor wh

Black Futures Month

Feb 15th, 2024 1h 18m

Send us a Text Message.Happy Black History Month! On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, highlight local Black Bay Area Creatives and other artists who have made it big! They recap the local theatre scene and kiki about

For The Culture

Jan 24th, 2024 1h 23m

Send us a Text Message.Happy New Year! On the first episode of 2024, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, set the FIREWORKS OFF! They lay down tips on the do's & definitely the don'ts of going to an audition, give their THREE CENTS on "The Color Purple"

Don’t Burn Your Bridges!

Dec 5th, 2023 43m 46s

Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, and Liz discuss theatre "etiquette", inclusivity with action, and getting rid of "the box" that has stifled the overall theatre experience. The Center Stage S

Rooted in The Bay

Nov 21st, 2023 59m 39s

Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Liz and Jacquetta, discuss witnessing Black and Brown Stories on stage, the impact of diverse butts in seats, and the healing power of theatre. On Center Sta

We Doin Thangs Around Here!

Nov 9th, 2023 40m 34s

Send us a Text Message.On this week's special episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, and Liz, discuss being new arts journalists in the Bay, all of the exciting theatre that's happening and how representation still matters. They also p

Let me do it all!

Oct 31st, 2023 51m 33s

Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta and Liz, open up a bag of tricks and treats! They discuss working as an understudy, opportunities in the Bay Area, the practice of hiring out of town

Theatre: the sidepiece, concubine, or fulltime lover?

Oct 17th, 2023 41m 2s

Send us a Text Message.On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta, and Liz, discuss shows that are relevant to the black community, dealing with offers to work for questionable pay, and the hustle and tussle of be

Introducing the Divas!

Oct 3rd, 2023 1h 2m

Send us a Text Message.On the premiere episode of Creatively Shaded, your new hosts, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta, and Liz, deep dive into Black Artists’ POV on Bay Area Theatre! Intros are had, questions are asked, and heads most definitely tur

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