The TheatreArtLife Podcast

Liam Klenk joins us from Geneva as he progresses through the Step4Circus initiative, helping circus professionals get back to work.

https://step4circus.com 

Instagram @wonderweg_across_europe

Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

We are joined by Stage Manager Nathan Grimoulas. Nathan is a Stage Manager with broad international experience, most recently working as General Stage Manager for Cirque du Soleil's Kooza.

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To read articles on Stage Management: https://www.theatreartlife.com/management/

Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

Victor Garnier & Reagan P Mitchell join us for a Black Lives Matter special. Victor is an experienced Producer/Production Stage Manager/Road Manager. His work spans several decades developing projects in different industries, including music, theatre, contemporary circus and corporate events. Reagan Patrick Mitchell is a faculty member of the  Division of Liberal Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He is a musician and a theorist focusing on ethnic studies, Black diaspora studies, critical race theory, critical geography and sound studies.

https://blacklivesmatter.com/

https://www.theatreartlife.com/lifestyle/black-lives-matter-in-spain-what-we-can-do/

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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

We are joined by Technical Director Gareth Smith of https://www.techproductionservices.com/  Gareth is a Technical Director based out of London in the United Kingdom. He started his career as a light technician and has worked as stage manager, production manager, company manager and technical director.  Gareth's credits include Production Manager for Secret Cinema, Technical Director for Kynren by Eleven Arches, Production Manager for Royal Caribbean International, Chief Electrician at Zorro London and The Lion King at West End, Technical Manager for the take out of the Scarlet Lady for Virgin Voyages among many others.  @theatreartlife

To read articles on technical direction: https://www.theatreartlife.com/management/

Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

Steve Kemsley CEO of Sassy Films chats to us in a Covid special episode.

Steve is one of the world's foremost directors of entertainment and commercial programming, he has directed and produced hundreds of TV Ads, DVD's, TV programmes, Concerts and Live Events. In April 2008 he launched Sassy Films with a vision to simply become the most successful and creative audio-visual agency in the business. Currently he is based out of London.

https://www.sassyfilms.com

Instagram/Twitter: @sassyfilms

Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

Creative Producer and Artistic Director Matthew Jessner joins us to talk all things Production. Matthew Jessner is an Artistic Director and a Creative Producer with an extensive performance background.He has experience in both theatrical and corporate productions  from concept to delivery. He has worked managing artists, singers, actors, dancers, elite performance athletes and has experience hiring, developing and managing high level operations teams.

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To read articles on Management: https://www.theatreartlife.com/management/

Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

Liam Klenk joins us from the Alps hiking trail as he launches the Step4Circus initiative, helping circus professionals get back to work. https://step4circus.com 

Instagram @wonderweg_across_europe

Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

Shelly Cohen and David Haines talk to us about Company Management, international touring and life on the road. Shelly is a Touring Company Manager in the US, Canada and China, with over 10 years of experience in Regional Theatre, Summer Stock and the Touring/Live Family Entertainment Industry. David has Company Managed regionally and on Broadway National Tours, most recently "The Band's Visit".

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To read articles on management: https://www.theatreartlife.com/management/

 Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

Artistic Director Johnny Kim discusses the impact of Covid-19 on the entertainment industry. Johnny Kim started out as a gymnast and classically trained pianist as a young boy and moved into Drama and Theatre as a teenager.  He had an eclectic performance background in dance, musicals, and circus. Since then he has also served as Choreography Captain, Artistic Coordinator, Assistant Artistic Director and Artistic Director for different shows including Dragone's The House of Dancing Water, and Cirque du Soleil's Volta and Totem.

Instagram: @jawkneekim

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To read articles on the artistic roles in live entertainment: https://www.theatreartlife.com/artistic/

Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

Johnny Kim joins us to chat about his varied entertainment career and lifting each other up.

Johnny Kim started out as a gymnast and classically trained pianist as a young boy and moved into Drama and Theatre as a teenager.  He had an eclectic performance background in dance, musicals, and circus. Since then he has also served as Choreography Captain, Artistic Coordinator, Assistant Artistic Director and Artistic Director for different shows including Dragone's The House of Dancing Water, and Cirque du Soleil's Volta and Totem.

Instagram: @jawkneekim

@theatreartlife

 Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.