“If a dog bites a man, who cares, but if a man bites a dog…that’s news!” This episode features Ed Hunt and Jeff Storer, the co-founders of…… Read more “089: More theater! The past, present, and future of Manbites Dog Theater with co-founders Ed Hunt and Jeff Storer. [Durham 150 Artist Spotlight]”
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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”
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”
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)”
046: What are the benefits of a residency? Dasan Ahanu speaks on Black Poetry Theatre’s decade of connection.
“So much is possible.” Dasan Ahanu is a Poet, Emcee, Writer, Playwright, Performance Artist, Lecturer, and Educator in Durham, North Carolina. He is managing director and co-founder of…… Read more “046: What are the benefits of a residency? Dasan Ahanu speaks on Black Poetry Theatre’s decade of connection.”
10 ways to RESPECT THE WORK
Ooooh, an infographic based on the RESPECT THE WORK gathering! Download the pdf to use as a touchstone in your practice. Have you listened to the RTW…… Read more “10 ways to RESPECT THE WORK”
044: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART TWO. Respect the Work.
The second installment of a multi-part series in which Tamara considers how we might love the artists we are and support the artists we love. A solo…… Read more “044: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART TWO. Respect the Work.”
042: What does the dance community need? DIDA (Durham Independent Dance Artists) considers challenges and what the future holds
Three great minds in one room: Alyssa Noble, Justin Tornow, and Lightsey Darst, the 3 organizers of Durham Independent Dance Artists (DIDA) discuss how to serve the…… Read more “042: What does the dance community need? DIDA (Durham Independent Dance Artists) considers challenges and what the future holds”
041: How do we evolve as artists? Director, performer, writer Naima Yetunde Ince-Griffiths extends her voice into multiple genres
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”