In the last 7 years, SONAM has given benefit concerts for more than 20 nonprofits from veterans organizations, to organizations that assist with food insecurity, young musicians,…… Read more “057: Giving through song. Music Director Allan Friedman and SONAM contribute to our community.”
Map your dreams (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 015)
Greetings, Soapboxers! We’ve got a few more tricks up our sleeves before we close out this year, but I’d like to take a minute to look toward…… Read more “Map your dreams (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 015)”
Creative Accountability Group registration open for 2019
Announcing the first 2019 Artist Soapbox Creative Accountability Group Facilitated by Mara Thomas and Tamara Kissane Join a small group of highly-motivated artists in a supportive environment and…… Read more “Creative Accountability Group registration open for 2019”
056: Failure or success? Choreographer Anna Barker invites audiences in through humor and the human experience
Who determines your success? What does failure mean to you? Choreographer and dancer Anna Barker has been playing with those questions for the last 5 years to…… Read more “056: Failure or success? Choreographer Anna Barker invites audiences in through humor and the human experience”
055: Troubling things in rehearsal. How to handle bullying in creative spaces.
“I have a question about speaking up when I witness troubling things in rehearsal….” Two experts address questions about bullying in the rehearsal room. Ashley Popio, Artistic Director…… Read more “055: Troubling things in rehearsal. How to handle bullying in creative spaces.”
054: Making a feature film. Film director Michael Babbitt leverages decades of craft and hard work to create THE LAST IN LINE
What kind of work goes into making a feature-film? Do you have what it takes? How do you go about building a comprehensive fantasy world? We cover all…… Read more “054: Making a feature film. Film director Michael Babbitt leverages decades of craft and hard work to create THE LAST IN LINE”
053: Working with kids in theatre. Teacher and director Barbette Hunter empowers kids to shine together.
One of Barbette Hunter’s great passions is working with children in the theatre. As actor, director, teacher, stage manager and more, Barbette draws on her skills to…… Read more “053: Working with kids in theatre. Teacher and director Barbette Hunter empowers kids to shine together.”
052: Bringing core values to our professional work. Creative Director and designer Rebekah Miel does what she can to serve her community
How to chase seemingly impossible goals, showing up when and how we can, and living and working in alignment with our core values. In this episode, designer…… Read more “052: Bringing core values to our professional work. Creative Director and designer Rebekah Miel does what she can to serve her community”
Reclaiming creative identity after a loss (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 014)
Greetings, Soapboxers! I’m a nerd about dates. Birthdays, anniversaries. I generally love acknowledging these annual markers. A recent anniversary has me thinking about creative identity, loss and…… Read more “Reclaiming creative identity after a loss (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 014)”
051: Wanna keep going? Singer/songwriter Juliana Finch encourages well-nourished artists, productivity, and community
No more starving artists. Singer/songwriter Juliana Finch believes everyone has a story to tell and that the best way to create is from a well-nourished place. We talk about…… Read more “051: Wanna keep going? Singer/songwriter Juliana Finch encourages well-nourished artists, productivity, and community”