“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”
050: What’s the context? Dramaturg Alex Ripp unpacks public performance, translation, and arts criticism
What’s more important than context? This candid conversation with dramaturg Alex Ripp ranges far and wide — from making art in the Triangle to art making in Chile,…… Read more “050: What’s the context? Dramaturg Alex Ripp unpacks public performance, translation, and arts criticism”
049: Why choose a brick and mortar? Business owner Amelia Freeman-Lynde talks handcraft and Freeman’s Creative
How do crafters take an interest and turn it into a business? Amelia Freeman-Lynde is the owner of Freeman’s Creative, a new shop in Durham, NC offering…… Read more “049: Why choose a brick and mortar? Business owner Amelia Freeman-Lynde talks handcraft and Freeman’s Creative”
048: How do we do the impossible? Choreographer ShaLeigh Comerford explores collaboration and sustainability
Creating a sustainable revenue stream for artists often seems impossible – how do we do the impossible? ShaLeigh Comerford, dancer, choreographer, and the Artistic Director of ShaLeigh…… Read more “048: How do we do the impossible? Choreographer ShaLeigh Comerford explores collaboration and sustainability”
You are still an artist (Cheryl Chamblee, ASBX blog post 013)
You are (still) an artist. If you haven’t thrown a pot in two years, you are still an artist. If you haven’t shown up to rehearsal since…… Read more “You are still an artist (Cheryl Chamblee, ASBX blog post 013)”