Tori Grace Nichols and Mara Thomas in the green room before showtime. No Men. No Boats. All Fun (or All Badassery, depending on who you ask). Actors…… Read more “064: “Cracking open awareness.” Exploring gender and the construction of history with MEN ON BOATS”
063: “More than sheer entertainment.” Filmmaker Aby Rao aims to tell realistic stories of immigrants.
Aby Rao (Writer, Director and Producer) is an Asian-American filmmaker based in Morrisville, NC. We discuss the making of his film Parallel Parking, and dig into Aby’s…… Read more “063: “More than sheer entertainment.” Filmmaker Aby Rao aims to tell realistic stories of immigrants.”
Running toward creativity (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 017)
Greetings, Soapboxers! This morning I ran a 14-mile trail race at Little River Regional Park in Durham. Running is one of the primary ways I connect with…… Read more “Running toward creativity (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 017)”
New workshop announcement! Functional Feedback for Artists!
Announcing the first Artist Soapbox Functional Feedback Workshop! Artists, have you experienced “constructive criticism” that ultimately held your creative work back rather than moving it forward? …… Read more “New workshop announcement! Functional Feedback for Artists!”
062: Stories that deserve to be told. Executive Director of MOJOAA Robin Carmon Marshall holds space and makes space to be heard.
MOJOAA Performing Arts Company believes that the African American community has rich stories that deserve to be told. I’m so grateful for this conversation with Robin Carmon…… Read more “062: Stories that deserve to be told. Executive Director of MOJOAA Robin Carmon Marshall holds space and makes space to be heard.”
061: The impact of fashion. Designer Dara Page crafts art to wear with intention.
Fashion designer Dara Page describes the impulse to launch her company Haus Page, what inspires her fashion design and collections, and how she gives back to her…… Read more “061: The impact of fashion. Designer Dara Page crafts art to wear with intention.”
060: Producing multi-disciplinary work. Poet Coke Ariail taps into a team of artists for BAMBOO WIND.
“Bamboo Wind is a love story in seven parts.” It’s an ambitious multimedia project that springs from a poem and taps into the talents of a team…… Read more “060: Producing multi-disciplinary work. Poet Coke Ariail taps into a team of artists for BAMBOO WIND.”
Mara’s picks from 2018 (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 016)
Greetings, Soapboxers! What a year! Through the 46 (forty-six!!) Artist Soapbox podcast interviews released this year, I have learned so much about our creative community. Out of…… Read more “Mara’s picks from 2018 (Mara Thomas, ASBX blog post 016)”
059: What’s next for ASBX? Looking ahead to 2019.
The final episode of 2018! Hear stats about the podcast, what’s coming up, and how things will change for 2019. Tamara gives special thanks and wraps up…… Read more “059: What’s next for ASBX? Looking ahead to 2019.”
058: Prepare and connect. Actor Lakeisha Coffey shares her theatre wisdom and her gratitude.
Want acting tips from one of the Triangle’s most well-known actors? Actor Lakeisha Coffey reveals her process, how to audition, and how she finds her character. (Guess…… Read more “058: Prepare and connect. Actor Lakeisha Coffey shares her theatre wisdom and her gratitude.”