The artistic voice is an evolving part of being a creator. It is neither static nor something we acquire all at once. Rather, it is developed through practice, creation, and intersecting with work that inspires us. Today’s episode continues our

SH 026: The Myths of Fundraising and Building a Fanbase | Ella Mahler

May 10th, 2016 50m 8s

It’s easy to get caught up in the creative side of a performance piece. There’s nothing like the thrill of discovery in the studio during the creative process or the rush of being in front of a live audience. But the magic on stage can’t happen

SH 025: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon [Part 1] | Round Table

May 3rd, 2016 27m 28s

The creative act is the synthesis and manifestation of an artist’s unique take on their collected experiences, influences, and inspirations. The artist, then, benefits immensely from exposure to as much creative stimulus as possible, but must

SH 024: Creating Work That Matters | Marina Tsaplina of The Betes Organization

Apr 25th, 2016 34m 5s

An essential component of an independent artist’s career isidentifying the intersection of passion, purpose, and publicneed.Having drive and clear goals to pursue in the creation of workfosters a lasting impact on creator and audience alike

SH 023: Uncovering the Performative State | Round Table

Apr 20th, 2016 35m 22s

In seeking to captivate, performers must uncover what it is to inhabit the performance space as different from the everyday.Authenticity, vulnerability, charisma--words often used but rarely decoded into skills the performer can develop.Today

SH 022: Collaboration and Creating a Commons | Ramona Ostrowski and Adewunmi Oke of HowlRound

Apr 18th, 2016 32m 4s

Establishing a creative environment that fosters collaboration, communication, and a sense of community is essential to developing strong work.HowlRound embodies this approach to work as a commons for theatrical research and discourse.HowlRou

SH 021: Embracing the Challenges of a Condensed Process | Round Table

Apr 13th, 2016 29m 48s

Whether it’s a 24-hour theatre festival, a last minute invitation to an open showing, or a self-appointed deadline, the short creative process offers challenges and opportunities to test your creative mettle and experiment with your craft.Toda

SH 020: Burlesque and the Building Blocks of Solo Performance | Jäc Pau

Apr 11th, 2016 26m 29s

Scintillating, thrilling, daring, tantalizing; while burlesque’s specific dramatic flair embodies these qualities on stage, all theatrical forms can likewise learn to benefit from these visceral attributes.Emerging theatre and burlesque artist

SH 019: Mindset for the Long Haul | Round Table

Apr 6th, 2016 17m 49s

Mindset is a crucial component to staying positive, productive, and sane as an artist.An individual’s frame of mind can make or break a creative process or even career.Today’s round table digs into previous guests’ pearls of wisdom as well as

SH 018: The Importance of Self-Awareness and Ongoing Training | Denise Rinehart

Apr 4th, 2016 22m 52s

It’s the artist’s journey to continually discover, interpret, and share the stories and inspirations that are all around us, waiting to be found. Today’s guest calls them “provocations.”Whether it’s the story told in your own body’s posture or

SH 017: Tips to Become the Perfect Ensemble Member | Round Table

Mar 30th, 2016 17m 36s

Whether you’re in a conventional cast or a collaborative ensemble, there is a specific skill set to working creatively with a group of people.Understanding how to contribute in a positive and clear way creates an environment that fosters hones

SH 016: Fusing Dance and Theatrical Storytelling | Crystal Pite

Mar 28th, 2016 21m 13s

Life is movement, and our drive as artists is to translate this journey into a shared experience on stage: to move our audiences.Today’s guest is an expert at doing so, using movement, dance, and a multi-disciplinary process to create vivid, e

SH 015: Integrating Sound and Music | Round Table

Mar 23rd, 2016 28m 43s

The aural sense is a powerful component of the theatrical experience.Sound and music can help create an immersive environment to deepen the visceral impact of a performance.Today we discuss a few ways to think about and integrate sound and mu

SH 014: Balance and Mindfulness in Process and Performance | Rachel Nelson

Mar 21st, 2016 32m 27s

Through the exhilarating and sometimes chaotic whirlwind of creation, it’s essential to maintain mindfulness about personal process and an audience’s experience.As theatrical storyteller Rachel Nelson puts it, the balance of focus and flexibil

SH 013: Having Success with Your Outside Eye | Round Table

Mar 16th, 2016 25m 31s

The creative process can be a vulnerable time for us as artists.With work still in development it can be hard to receive feedback without it feeling incredibly personal, yet feedback can be a profound tool for refining a piece.Today’s roundta

SH 012: Taking the Leap in Life and on Stage | Jared Fladeland

Mar 14th, 2016 48m 4s

Being an artist means taking risks both on and off stage.Whether we relish or dread the idea, ultimately taking a leap teaches us valuable and profound lessons.Jared Fladeland, founder and director of Conduit Theatre, shares his reflections o

SH 011: Are Great Performers Born or Made? | Round Table

Mar 9th, 2016 16m 46s

Great performances capture our hearts and imaginations in a profound way.It is the magic of these experiences that draw us back to the theatre, both as audience members and as performers.This very magic, in its seemingly unquantifiable nature

SH 010: How to Become a Successful Touring Artist | Grant Knutson

Mar 8th, 2016 26m 4s

For many self-starting artists, the dream of touring their own production is enticing, but daunting.Here to dispel those fears is the experienced and energetic Grant Knutson of Minion Productions.Grant and his company are devoted to helping a

SH 009: The Show Must Go On (Unless it Shouldn't) | Round Table

Mar 2nd, 2016 30m 40s

Technical elements are able to deeply enrich the live experience. Whether it’s light, video, sound, or some sophisticated set piece or machinery, these elements can take a production to the next level and help transport the audience to another

SH 008: Carving Your Own Path as an Artist | Deanna Fleysher

Mar 1st, 2016 33m 10s

Honesty is paramount to us as creators.We seek to create honesty on stage, to evoke an honest reaction, and engage in honest dialogue on stage.As the bold and forthright Deanna Fleysher shares with us, we must also be honest with ourselves in

SH 007: The Power of the Live Experience | Round Table

Feb 24th, 2016 20m 23s

The digital era of streamed-content-direct-to-your-screen makes the power of the live performative experience all the more essential. While stories designed for screen have tremendous potential for storytelling and emotional impact, live perfo

SH 006: Lean, Mean, and Persistently Curious | The Coldharts

Feb 22nd, 2016 41m 45s

As creators, the insight we must have about the work we produce must likewise be mirrored in our own self-awareness.Today’s interviewed artists understand this connection intrinsically, and reveal much about the power of embracing and owning h

SH 005: BONUS - The Role of the Audience Member | Round Table

Feb 19th, 2016 27m 47s

Today, we’d like to shift the focus and shine the spotlight on an essential but less discussed part of any performance: the audience.The dialogue between performers and their audience is what makes a live performance so powerful.It’s immediat

SH 004: Set Contracts with Your Audience to Build Trust | Round Table

Feb 17th, 2016 22m 2s

The delicate but powerful relationship that a performance builds with its audience relies on trust.Trust allows us to take the audience on a journey, and the stronger trust, the greater the risk an audience is willing to take--often for immens

SH 003: Jump off the Cliff and Build a Plane in the Air | Galen Emanuele

Feb 13th, 2016 28m 7s

Great improv artists and entrepreneurs have a lot in common; both must have incredible persistence to hone their skills, see opportunities in any situation, and be willing to take risks.Today, we’re joined by creative entrepreneur and improv a