Amazing original poetry pieces performed by Naima Ince-Griffiths open and close this episode! Naima Yetunde Ince-Griffiths is a performance poet, writer, and playwright; she produces and directs theatrical works…… Read more “041: How do we evolve as artists? Director, performer, writer Naima Yetunde Ince-Griffiths extends her voice into multiple genres”
It’s time for a POLL!
Soapboxers! Do you have five minutes for a few quick questions? It’s time for a POLL! (I love taking these, do you?) Periodically, we send out polls to…… Read more “It’s time for a POLL!”
040: How do we build audiences for our work? Playwright Allan Maule considers marketing theatre in the Triangle
How might we cultivate a larger audience across the Triangle? How do playwrights write about things that are meaningful and that will also have an audience? In…… Read more “040: How do we build audiences for our work? Playwright Allan Maule considers marketing theatre in the Triangle”
039: What is a band? Musician and composer Louis Landry embraces classic albums and contemporary realities
What exactly is ‘a band’ in 2018? How does a code of conduct figure in? Why is an performing residency so valuable? Listen to musician and composer…… Read more “039: What is a band? Musician and composer Louis Landry embraces classic albums and contemporary realities”
Writing the perfect MONKEY (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 012)
Greetings, Soapboxers! Earlier this month, several friends and collaborators gathered to read and hear the latest draft of my upcoming play, YEAR OF THE MONKEY. If you’ve…… Read more “Writing the perfect MONKEY (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 012)”
Numbers that increase. Numbers that are measures.
Twenty four hours until the unicorn birthday party. My oldest child turns 10 this week. Together with my unicorn for a decade. It’s marvelous. It’s sweet. Reaching…… Read more “Numbers that increase. Numbers that are measures.”
038: Managing Director Johannah Maynard Edwards advocates for inclusion, develops structures for growth, and turns problems into solutions
“Doing the work saves me.” What does it mean to be included, supported, and welcomed into creative work? In the midst of producing for Women’s Theatre Festival…… Read more “038: Managing Director Johannah Maynard Edwards advocates for inclusion, develops structures for growth, and turns problems into solutions”
037: Director Michele Okoh brings the heroes of ECLIPSED to the stage as part of the Women’s Theatre Festival
The first play with an all-Black and all-female cast and creative team to premiere on Broadway, ECLIPSED by Danai Gurira (Black Panther, The Walking Dead) is making…… Read more “037: Director Michele Okoh brings the heroes of ECLIPSED to the stage as part of the Women’s Theatre Festival”
Feel the real big love coming at you from this gratitude blast
Throwing big thanks your way today. September 1st will mark the one YEAR anniversary of the Artist Soapbox podcast. It’s coming up! By then, we’ll have released…… Read more “Feel the real big love coming at you from this gratitude blast”
036: Capturing memories with filmmaker Janice Smith, owner and founder of Big Dog Little Bed
#femalefilmmaker #NCentrepreneur The value of capturing moments on film, building a creative business, embracing one’s point of view, and much more. As owner and founder of Big Dog…… Read more “036: Capturing memories with filmmaker Janice Smith, owner and founder of Big Dog Little Bed”