Capital Arts Theater Guild partnered with Artist Soapbox to present ASBX LIVE: Home Sweet Home. 

ASBX LIVE was an evening of theatrical fun, featuring LIVE presentations of two original audio dramas, written by North Carolina writers with additional performances by local musicians, improvisers, and an MC! 

The main attractions of the evening were the two 20 minute audio dramas, Jane Gets Sent by Teddy Durgin and The Wellerdads by Allan Maule.

Both scripts were inspired by the writing prompt: Home Sweet Home and were written to be performed with live sound effects.

ASBX LIVE had one performance only on February 24, 2024 at 7pm, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center’s, Lobby Cabaret Theatre.

Yes, we are doing this again! For information about ASBX LIVE 2025 – Detective Stories, go to https://artistsoapbox.org/work-with-us/asbx-live/

Did you miss ASBX LIVE 2023 - Bringing the Outside, Inside? Take a listen here.

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ASBX LIVE 2024

Playbill

Co-producers: Charlie Brady and Tamara Kissane

Director: David Henderson

Stage Manager: LaNeisha Brown Farrar

Cast of Jane Gets Sent: DJ Brinson, Ali Evarts, Juliana Valente, Liam Yates

Cast of The Wellerdads: Chris Hinton, Kenny Ortiz

Foley Designer/Artist: Cameron Fitzpatrick

Foley Artist: Krystin Bailey

Master of Ceremonies: Susan Shank

Accompanist: Michael Kennedy

Recording and post-production: Parker Gagnier

Sponsors: Manbites Dog Theater Fund, United Arts Council, Joan Gallia-Neder, Capital Arts Theater Guild, Artist Soapbox.

THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING  

In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically transformed through story. The interviews are conducted by Tamara Kissane, Artist Soapbox producer and 2020 Piedmont Laureate, with June Guralnick, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient and creative writing teacher for veterans.

GUEST BIOS

JUNE GURALNICK (Co-Producer) has created plays, performance projects, and large-scale community cultural projects for more than four decades. A native New Yorker, June’s plays have been performed at venues including the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), Abrons Arts Centre/Henry Street Settlement (N.Y.), Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (N.C.), Equity Library Theatre (N.Y.), and the North Carolina Museum of Art. Awards include the Silver Medal-Pinter Drama Review Prize, North Carolina Arts Council Literature Fellowship, Southern Appalachian Repertory New Plays winner, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Writing Fellows, Hambidge Center for the Arts Writer-in-Residence, Sewanee Writers’ Conference Tennessee Williams Scholar (University of the South), Second Place winner for the Judith Royer Award in Playwriting Excellence, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient, and most recently the 2023 United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County Artist Support Grant. Since 2020, June has taught creative writing to active duty soldiers, veterans and family members through The Joel Fund’s Operation Art Program, as well as with the Arts & Health Program at Walter Reed Hospital. For more info, visit www.juneguralnick.com.

TAMARA KISSANE (Co-Producer) is a playwright, parent, and podcaster based in Pittsboro, N.C. She was the 2020 Piedmont Laureate and received Outstanding Contribution to the Arts from Chatham Life & Style. Her plays and monologues have been presented throughout the Triangle and Triad areas of North Carolina. Through her podcast and production studio, Artist Soapbox, Tamara has produced, written, and directed a variety of audio dramas from anthologies to full-length series, most recently the nine episode audio series, JESUS PANCAKE.

EPISODE LINKS

Check out June’s digital story, What I Didn’t See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McF3GY1Xpeg

Transcript 

CREDITS

• THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING is a production of Artist Soapbox in partnership with June Guralnick.
• This series is dedicated to the memory of David Brave Heart.
• The intro montage is sound engineered by Royce Froehlich, and music in both the intro and outro are by David Brave Heart, with additional music by Louis Wilkinson.
• Post-production is by Tamara Kissane and Jasmine Hunjan.

WHEN I WRITE I FEEL… CONTRIBUTORS

• Jenny Bailey
• Linda Belans
• Gail Ashby Bryant
• Kammie DeGheto
• Chuck Galle
• Linda Giles
• June Guralnick
• PJ Harper
• Kirsten Howard
• Tamara Kissane
• Allie McDonald
• Ray Owen
• Shirley Perry
• Sande Southworth
• Scott Charles Whittemore
• Norah & Susannah

For more information, see artistsoapbox.org and Interview with the podcast co-producers June Guralnick and Tamara Kissane.

THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING  

In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically transformed through story. The interviews are conducted by Tamara Kissane, Artist Soapbox producer and 2020 Piedmont Laureate, with June Guralnick, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient and creative writing teacher for veterans.

GUEST BIOS

JUNE GURALNICK (Co-Producer) has created plays, performance projects, and large-scale community cultural projects for more than four decades. A native New Yorker, June’s plays have been performed at venues including the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), Abrons Arts Centre/Henry Street Settlement (N.Y.), Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (N.C.), Equity Library Theatre (N.Y.), and the North Carolina Museum of Art. Awards include the Silver Medal-Pinter Drama Review Prize, North Carolina Arts Council Literature Fellowship, Southern Appalachian Repertory New Plays winner, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Writing Fellows, Hambidge Center for the Arts Writer-in-Residence, Sewanee Writers’ Conference Tennessee Williams Scholar (University of the South), Second Place winner for the Judith Royer Award in Playwriting Excellence, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient, and most recently the 2023 United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County Artist Support Grant. Since 2020, June has taught creative writing to active duty soldiers, veterans and family members through The Joel Fund’s Operation Art Program, as well as with the Arts & Health Program at Walter Reed Hospital. For more info, visit www.juneguralnick.com.

TAMARA KISSANE (Co-Producer) is a playwright, parent, and podcaster based in Pittsboro, N.C. She was the 2020 Piedmont Laureate and received Outstanding Contribution to the Arts from Chatham Life & Style. Her plays and monologues have been presented throughout the Triangle and Triad areas of North Carolina. Through her podcast and production studio, Artist Soapbox, Tamara has produced, written, and directed a variety of audio dramas from anthologies to full-length series, most recently the nine episode audio series, JESUS PANCAKE.

EPISODE LINKS

Check out June’s digital story, What I Didn’t See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McF3GY1Xpeg

Transcript 

CREDITS

• THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING is a production of Artist Soapbox in partnership with June Guralnick.
• This series is dedicated to the memory of David Brave Heart.
• The intro montage is sound engineered by Royce Froehlich, and music in both the intro and outro are by David Brave Heart, with additional music by Louis Wilkinson.
• Post-production is by Tamara Kissane and Jasmine Hunjan.

WHEN I WRITE I FEEL… CONTRIBUTORS

• Jenny Bailey
• Linda Belans
• Gail Ashby Bryant
• Kammie DeGheto
• Chuck Galle
• Linda Giles
• June Guralnick
• PJ Harper
• Kirsten Howard
• Tamara Kissane
• Allie McDonald
• Ray Owen
• Shirley Perry
• Sande Southworth
• Scott Charles Whittemore
• Norah & Susannah

For more information, see artistsoapbox.org and juneguralnick.com.

THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING  

In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically transformed through story. The interviews are conducted by Tamara Kissane, Artist Soapbox producer and 2020 Piedmont Laureate, with June Guralnick, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient and creative writing teacher for veterans.

GUEST BIOS

CAPT (RET) MOIRA G. MCGUIRE was a nurse officer with the U.S. Public Health Service and former Chief of the Arts in Health Program at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence. She has worked extensively with vulnerable populations in behavioral health and oncology settings, and in 2010 was hand selected to establish the Sea Services Warrior Clinic at National Naval Medical Center where she used her skills and experience to craft and enhance the care of our country’s wounded, ill, and injured service members as the Program Manager. The focus of her professional work lies in the belief that creativity and expression are not only essential elements in the treatment of illness and injury, but in the prevention of them as well.

SARAH MOORE is the Community Specialist for Arts and Health at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. After earning her Masters’ degree at Columbia College, she worked as a dance/movement therapist with trauma survivors and refugees. Utilizing her Bachelor’s in Peace-Building, she facilitated dance-based conflict resolution in Bosnia for five years followed by one year of teaching dance to immigrant students in Portugal. She conducted her master’s thesis in Nairobi and returns annually as part of the collaborative leadership team supporting therapeutic arts training with Global Alliance for Africa. The through-line of Sarah’s work is expanding ethical and equitable access to health and well-being through the arts.

EPISODE LINKS

The National Intrepid Center for Excellence

Our Country’s Keepers: Stories of Active Duty Veterans and Those Who Care For Them (Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater)

Transcript 

CREDITS

• THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING is a production of Artist Soapbox in partnership with June Guralnick.
• This series is dedicated to the memory of David Brave Heart.
• The intro montage is sound engineered by Royce Froehlich, and music in both the intro and outro are by David Brave Heart, with additional music by Louis Wilkinson.
• Post-production is by Tamara Kissane and Jasmine Hunjan.

WHEN I WRITE I FEEL… CONTRIBUTORS

• Jenny Bailey
• Linda Belans
• Gail Ashby Bryant
• Kammie DeGheto
• Chuck Galle
• Linda Giles
• June Guralnick
• PJ Harper
• Kirsten Howard
• Tamara Kissane
• Allie McDonald
• Ray Owen
• Shirley Perry
• Sande Southworth
• Scott Charles Whittemore
• Norah & Susannah

For more information, see artistsoapbox.org and juneguralnick.com.

THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING  

In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically transformed through story. The interviews are conducted by Tamara Kissane, Artist Soapbox producer and 2020 Piedmont Laureate, with June Guralnick, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient and creative writing teacher for veterans.

GUEST BIOS

GAIL ASHBY BRYANT was born and raised in Harlem, New York (the middle child of seven children). She attended Pace University for teaching but upon graduation, enlisted in the Army instead. From 1975-1981 she was a cook and Mess Sergeant. After her service in the army, she graduated from Orange County Community College with a degree in Police Science and State University of New York at New Paltz with a degree in Social Work. She was Director of Social Services for nursing homes for more than 25 years before retiring to North Carolina. Writing is her first love!

MARK BARTHOLOMEW grew up in eastern North Carolina. He served in the Army Reserves from 2000-08, deploying to Iraq from 2003-04 with the 351st Military Police Company Combat Support (as a Combat Medic). After coming home, he struggled with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury. It has been a long road but now he happily fills his days as a husband to an amazing wife, a stay-at-home dad to four wonderful boys, while enjoying nature, art, and writing.

BILL DIXON, Spec 5 U.S. Army, Vietnam 1967 currently serves as Board Chair for Vets to Vets United, placing rescued dogs with veterans (at no cost) as well as a Board member of Vietnam Veterans of America, North Carolina Council. He is a life member of VFW, Commander of American Legion Post, a member of VET-Rep. Working for VA, and a representative to Wake County Veterans Council and North Carolina Veterans Council.

EPISODE LINKS

Transcript 

CREDITS

• THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING is a production of Artist Soapbox in partnership with June Guralnick.
• This series is dedicated to the memory of David Brave Heart.
• The intro montage is sound engineered by Royce Froehlich, and music in both the intro and outro are by David Brave Heart, with additional music by Louis Wilkinson.
• Post-production is by Tamara Kissane and Jasmine Hunjan.

WHEN I WRITE I FEEL… CONTRIBUTORS

• Jenny Bailey
• Linda Belans
• Gail Ashby Bryant
• Kammie DeGheto
• Chuck Galle
• Linda Giles
• June Guralnick
• PJ Harper
• Kirsten Howard
• Tamara Kissane
• Allie McDonald
• Ray Owen
• Shirley Perry
• Sande Southworth
• Scott Charles Whittemore
• Norah & Susannah

For more information, see artistsoapbox.org and juneguralnick.com.

THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING  

In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically transformed through story. The interviews are conducted by Tamara Kissane, Artist Soapbox producer and 2020 Piedmont Laureate, with June Guralnick, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient and creative writing teacher for veterans.

GUEST BIOS

BROOKE DICKHART is the Executive Director and Founder of The Joel Fund, a nonprofit in Wake Forest, N.C. that provides support services to veterans and their families. Brooke started The Joel Fund in honor of her dad who served as a Navy SEAL for almost twenty years. Brooke graduated from Virginia Tech and owned and operated an embroidery business, and from 2009-2012 was co-owner of a café and gift shop in downtown Wake Forest. Brooke lives in Raleigh with her husband and three children. For more info about The Joel Fund, visit: https://www.thejoelfund.org/.

LINDA GILES is a social worker and certified Gestalt therapist, and retired in June of 2013 from the Department of Social Work at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Liberty, N.C. Linda’s background working with the trauma of abuse made her acutely aware of the trauma of war and the impact of PTSD on veterans' lives. Linda's extensive work history started in 1964, when she began as a caseworker for Abused and Neglected Children in Pennsylvania. She eventually taught parent education and became active in women’s issues and the impact of domestic violence on the family.

EPISODE LINKS

Brooke’s Digital Story

The Joel Fund

Transcript 

CREDITS

• THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING is a production of Artist Soapbox in partnership with June Guralnick.
• This series is dedicated to the memory of David Brave Heart.
• The intro montage is sound engineered by Royce Froehlich, and music in both the intro and outro are by David Brave Heart, with additional music by Louis Wilkinson.
• Post-production is by Tamara Kissane and Jasmine Hunjan.

WHEN I WRITE I FEEL… CONTRIBUTORS

• Jenny Bailey
• Linda Belans
• Gail Ashby Bryant
• Kammie DeGheto
• Chuck Galle
• Linda Giles
• June Guralnick
• PJ Harper
• Kirsten Howard
• Tamara Kissane
• Allie McDonald
• Ray Owen
• Shirley Perry
• Sande Southworth
• Scott Charles Whittemore
• Norah & Susannah

For more information, see artistsoapbox.org and juneguralnick.com.

THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING  

In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically transformed through story. The interviews are conducted by Tamara Kissane, Artist Soapbox producer and 2020 Piedmont Laureate, with June Guralnick, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient and creative writing teacher for veterans.

GUEST BIOS

BARBARA ARAGON (Laguna Pueblo/Crow) is an experienced storyteller, facilitator, and curriculum developer with decades of experience working with indigenous communities and organizations across the U.S. and the Pacific Basin. She is passionate about reviving the healing power of storytelling by teaching digital storytelling to diverse populations in indigenous communities. She enjoys flash vacations with her three adult children and lives in Sacramento with Wilson, her rescue Labrador.

PEDRO REYES (Laguna Pueblo/Crow) is a veteran, poet, facilitator, editor, scholar, and voice-over professional. He has been called the indigenous Morgan Freeman. He graduated with a degree in English Literature from Stanford University and earned an MBA from the University of Minnesota. He is a skilled digital storytelling facilitator and enjoys the NFT world.

EPISODE LINKS

Talas Gifts

Big Gunz Small Bullets

Transcript

CREDITS

• THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING is a production of Artist Soapbox in partnership with June Guralnick.
• This series is dedicated to the memory of David Brave Heart.
• The intro montage is sound engineered by Royce Froehlich, and music in both the intro and outro are by David Brave Heart, with additional music by Louis Wilkinson.
• Post-production is by Tamara Kissane and Jasmine Hunjan.

WHEN I WRITE I FEEL… CONTRIBUTORS

• Jenny Bailey
• Linda Belans
• Gail Ashby Bryant
• Kammie DeGheto
• Chuck Galle
• Linda Giles
• June Guralnick
• PJ Harper
• Kirsten Howard
• Tamara Kissane
• Allie McDonald
• Ray Owen
• Shirley Perry
• Sande Southworth
• Scott Charles Whittemore
• Norah & Susannah

For more information, see artistsoapbox.org and juneguralnick.com.

THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING  

In this limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically transformed through story. The interviews are conducted by Tamara Kissane, Artist Soapbox producer and 2020 Piedmont Laureate, with June Guralnick, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient and creative writing teacher for veterans.

GUEST BIOS

JOSEPH BATHANTI, former Poet Laureate of North Carolina (2012-14) and recipient of the North Carolina Award in Literature, is the author of nineteen books, most recently Light at the Seam from LSU Press in 2022. Bathanti is the McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor of Interdisciplinary Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. He served as the 2016 Charles George VA Medical Center Writer-in-Residence in Asheville, N.C., and is the co-founder of the Medical Center’s Creative Writing Program. The Act of Contrition & Other Stories, winner of the EastOver Prize for Fiction, is forthcoming from EastOver Press in fall of 2023. For more information on Bathanti’s work, visit: https://english.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/directory/joseph-bathanti.

BRUCE KELLY, MD is retired Assistant Chief of Primary Care at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. In 2014, along with former North Carolina Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti, he co-founded a creative writing program for Vietnam veterans with PTSD as the central feature of a broader Medical Humanities program. He has been witness to the truth of this quote by poet Muriel Rukeyser: "The universe is not made up of atoms, it's made up of stories."

KENNETH EDWARD FAUSTMAN (1946-2023) served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a military merit from South Vietnam in honor of exceptional service. He was a proud veteran who participated in the Honor flight that took him to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 2022. After his service he obtained his bachelor’s degree as an Industrial Engineer from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. He used his degree to improve the world he lived in, as a teacher and construction manager.

EPISODE LINKS

Brothers Like These

Transcript

CREDITS

• THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING is a production of Artist Soapbox in partnership with June Guralnick.
• This series is dedicated to the memory of David Brave Heart.
• The intro montage is sound engineered by Royce Froehlich, and music in both the intro and outro are by David Brave Heart, with additional music by Louis Wilkinson.
• Post-production is by Tamara Kissane and Jasmine Hunjan.

WHEN I WRITE I FEEL… CONTRIBUTORS

• Jenny Bailey
• Linda Belans
• Gail Ashby Bryant
• Kammie DeGheto
• Chuck Galle
• Linda Giles
• June Guralnick
• PJ Harper
• Kirsten Howard
• Tamara Kissane
• Allie McDonald
• Ray Owen
• Shirley Perry
• Sande Southworth
• Scott Charles Whittemore
• Norah & Susannah

For more information, seeInterview with Joseph Bathanti, former North Carolina Poet Laureate and Dr. Bruce Kelly, retired Assistant Chief of Primary Care at the Charles George VA Medical Center.

THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING  

In this limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically transformed through story. The interviews are conducted by Tamara Kissane, Artist Soapbox producer and 2020 Piedmont Laureate, with June Guralnick, 2022 Raleigh Medal of Arts recipient and creative writing teacher for veterans.

GUEST BIOS

JOSEPH BATHANTI, former Poet Laureate of North Carolina (2012-14) and recipient of the North Carolina Award in Literature, is the author of nineteen books, most recently Light at the Seam from LSU Press in 2022. Bathanti is the McFarlane Family Distinguished Professor of Interdisciplinary Education at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. He served as the 2016 Charles George VA Medical Center Writer-in-Residence in Asheville, N.C., and is the co-founder of the Medical Center’s Creative Writing Program. The Act of Contrition & Other Stories, winner of the EastOver Prize for Fiction, is forthcoming from EastOver Press in fall of 2023. For more information on Bathanti’s work, visit: https://english.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/directory/joseph-bathanti.

BRUCE KELLY, MD is retired Assistant Chief of Primary Care at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, N.C. In 2014, along with former North Carolina Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti, he co-founded a creative writing program for Vietnam veterans with PTSD as the central feature of a broader Medical Humanities program. He has been witness to the truth of this quote by poet Muriel Rukeyser: "The universe is not made up of atoms, it's made up of stories."

KENNETH EDWARD FAUSTMAN (1946-2023) served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a military merit from South Vietnam in honor of exceptional service. He was a proud veteran who participated in the Honor flight that took him to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 2022. After his service he obtained his bachelor’s degree as an Industrial Engineer from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. He used his degree to improve the world he lived in, as a teacher and construction manager.

EPISODE LINKS

Brothers Like These

Transcript

CREDITS

• THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING is a production of Artist Soapbox in partnership with June Guralnick.
• This series is dedicated to the memory of David Brave Heart.
• The intro montage is sound engineered by Royce Froehlich, and music in both the intro and outro are by David Brave Heart, with additional music by Louis Wilkinson.
• Post-production is by Tamara Kissane and Jasmine Hunjan.

WHEN I WRITE I FEEL… CONTRIBUTORS

• Jenny Bailey
• Linda Belans
• Gail Ashby Bryant
• Kammie DeGheto
• Chuck Galle
• Linda Giles
• June Guralnick
• PJ Harper
• Kirsten Howard
• Tamara Kissane
• Allie McDonald
• Ray Owen
• Shirley Perry
• Sande Southworth
• Scott Charles Whittemore
• Norah & Susannah

For more information, see artistsoapbox.org/the-write-to-heal/ and juneguralnick.com.

Capital Arts Theater Guild partnered with Artist Soapbox to present ASBX LIVE: Bringing the Outside Inside. 

ASBX LIVE was an evening of theatrical fun, featuring LIVE presentations of two original audio dramas, written by North Carolina writers with additional performances by local musicians, improvisers, and an MC! 

The main attractions of the evening were the two 20 minute audio dramas, Domed by Ryan Vasconcellos, and Lizard Licked by Judy Dove.

Both scripts were inspired by the writing prompt: Bringing the Outside Inside and were written to be performed with live sound effects.

ASBX LIVE had one performance only on March 4, 2023 at 7pm, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center’s, Lobby Cabaret Theatre.

Yes, we are doing this again! For information about ASBX LIVE 2024 - Home Sweet Home, go to https://artistsoapbox.org/work-with-us/asbx-live/

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ASBX LIVE 2023

Playbill

Co-producers: Charlie Brady and Tamara Kissane

Director: David Henderson

Stage Manager: LaNeisha Brown Farrar

Cast of Domed: Sarah Koop, Bonnie Webster, Kenny Ortiz, Liam Yates

Cast of Lizard Licked: Thaddaeus Edwards, Ali Evarts, David Henderson, Sierra Smith

Foley Consultant: Rowell Gorman

Foley Artists: Griffin James and Tamara Kissane

Master of Ceremonies: Brian Yandle

Accompanist: Michael Kennedy

Recording and post-production: Parker Gagnier

Sponsors: Manbites Dog Theater Fund, Joan Neder at The Real Brokerage, Capital Arts Theater Guild, Artist Soapbox, and the individuals who donated to the ASBX LIVE Indiegogo campaign.

In this episode, Julia Freifeld delves into her creative process as author and artist, and details the personal journey that led to her book: In Each Other’s Bones: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living. 

In Each Other’s Bones and Julia Freifeld:

Julia and Mark had carefully constructed a life together. Their vision for themselves, their marriage, and their children had always been in sync. Then, life took a terrible turn. Mark was diagnosed with a fatal degenerative neurological disease with no hope for a cure. They would endure ten years of daily discussions about disease, doctors, medicines, and dying.

Drawing upon therapy, painting, sacred rituals, and writing, Julia found the strength to remain at peace and not fall to pieces as she worked to keep her marriage strong and prepare for life on her own.

A classically trained fine artist, Julia Freifeld earned her degree from Boston University in painting and printmaking. After studying in Paris, she worked as a scenic artist for Disney Studios in Los Angeles. She now lives in Raleigh, NC. In Each Other’s Bones is available on Amazon. Learn more at juliafreifeld.com.

*Transcript for this episode is coming. Please check back.*

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Jesus Pancake

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

Food for Thought

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

If you are committed to creating an inclusive space, this episode with Griffin James and Shira Helena Gitlin, is a must listen. Big thanks to Griffin for initiating this important and timely conversation with Shira.

*Transcript for this episode is coming. Please check back.*

BIO:

Shira Helena Gitlin (they/them) is a trans nonbinary director, dramaturg, gender consultant, and musical theatre enthusiast. They have held Trans Inclusion workshops for Dramatists Guild, National Women’s Theatre Festival, Directors Lab North, and various theatres and institutions across the United States. They are also a member of the Gender Explosion Initiative. They are currently the gender consultant on multiple shows including two new musicals, Psyche and Millennials are Killing Musicals. For more information, please visit shirahelenagitlin.com.

MENTIONED:

Shira's website: shirahelenagitlin.com

Episode with Teal Lepley on Artist Soapbox: (https://artistsoapbox.org/asbx-episodes/157-creating-new-and-accessible-theatre-with-teal-lepley-performer-and-playwright/)

*The trans community is being vilified politically through a series of proposed bills and bans which would limit access to medical care, censor performances and literature and would out trans children to their parents. One thing you can do to help the trans community is to register to vote and to contact your local representatives to communicate the harm this will enact.

List of representatives (https://www.house.gov/representatives) 

Register to vote (https://vote.gov/)

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Jesus Pancake

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

Food for Thought

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at How do we create trans inclusive spaces? What is a gender consultant? How do theatre companies support best intentions with best practices?

If you are committed to creating an inclusive space, this episode with Griffin James and Shira Helena Gitlin, is a must listen. Big thanks to Griffin for initiating this important and timely conversation with Shira.

*Transcript for this episode is coming. Please check back.*

BIO:

Shira Helena Gitlin (they/them) is a trans nonbinary director, dramaturg, gender consultant, and musical theatre enthusiast. They have held Trans Inclusion workshops for Dramatists Guild, National Women’s Theatre Festival, Directors Lab North, and various theatres and institutions across the United States. They are also a member of the Gender Explosion Initiative. They are currently the gender consultant on multiple shows including two new musicals, Psyche and Millennials are Killing Musicals. For more information, please visit shirahelenagitlin.com.

MENTIONED:

Shira's website: shirahelenagitlin.com

Episode with Teal Lepley on Artist Soapbox: (https://artistsoapbox.org/asbx-episodes/157-creating-new-and-accessible-theatre-with-teal-lepley-performer-and-playwright/)

*The trans community is being vilified politically through a series of proposed bills and bans which would limit access to medical care, censor performances and literature and would out trans children to their parents. One thing you can do to help the trans community is to register to vote and to contact your local representatives to communicate the harm this will enact.

List of representatives (https://www.house.gov/representatives) 

Register to vote (https://vote.gov/)

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Jesus Pancake

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

Food for Thought

ASBX Shorts

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Marjorie Hudson is a longtime writer of fiction and non-fiction, a committed educator and community member, advocate and activist. Throughout this conversation, Marjorie describes her creative process, dropping helpful gems about craft as well as offering thoughts about ‘writing while living’ --the connection between what we write and our values, our interests, and our lives. 

Marjorie reads 3 selections from Indigo Field at the end of our discussion. If you are a person who likes your dessert first, then skip to about 7 minutes from the end, listen to the excerpts from Indigo Field and then start again from the top.

Marjorie's website marjoriehudson.com.

Enjoy!

*Transcript for this episode is coming. Please check back.*

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BIO:

Marjorie Hudson was born in a small town in Illinois and raised in Washington, D.C., where she graduated from American University with a degree in Journalism and Women’s Studies. After serving as features editor of National Parks Magazine, she moved to rural North Carolina, working as a freelance writer with a column interviewing nature photographers and publishing articles in Garden & Gun, American Land Forum, Wildlife in North Carolina, Our State Magazine, and North Carolina Literary Review. As copyediting chief for Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, she encountered the work of contemporary Southern writers such as Jill McCorkle, Kaye Gibbons, and Clyde Edgerton for the first time. Inspired, she turned her hand to fiction writing, and her first story won a statewide award judged by Shannon Ravenel. She earned an MFA from Warren Wilson College. She lives with her husband, Sam, and feisty small terrier DJ, on a century farm in North Carolina, where she mentors writers and reads poetry to trees. 

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Jesus Pancake

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

Food for Thought

ASBX Shorts

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Artist Soapbox on social media:

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Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at Let's open our 2023 season with a conversation with writer, Marjorie Hudson, about her beautiful novel, Indigo Field. Indigo Field is being described as "among the best of contemporary Southern fiction".

Marjorie Hudson is a longtime writer of fiction and non-fiction, a committed educator and community member, advocate and activist. Throughout this conversation, Marjorie describes her creative process, dropping helpful gems about craft as well as offering thoughts about ‘writing while living’ --the connection between what we write and our values, our interests, and our lives. 

Marjorie reads 3 selections from Indigo Field at the end of our discussion. If you are a person who likes your dessert first, then skip to about 7 minutes from the end, listen to the excerpts from Indigo Field and then start again from the top.

Marjorie's website marjoriehudson.com.

Enjoy!

*Transcript for this episode is coming. Please check back.*

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BIO:

Marjorie Hudson was born in a small town in Illinois and raised in Washington, D.C., where she graduated from American University with a degree in Journalism and Women’s Studies. After serving as features editor of National Parks Magazine, she moved to rural North Carolina, working as a freelance writer with a column interviewing nature photographers and publishing articles in Garden & Gun, American Land Forum, Wildlife in North Carolina, Our State Magazine, and North Carolina Literary Review. As copyediting chief for Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, she encountered the work of contemporary Southern writers such as Jill McCorkle, Kaye Gibbons, and Clyde Edgerton for the first time. Inspired, she turned her hand to fiction writing, and her first story won a statewide award judged by Shannon Ravenel. She earned an MFA from Warren Wilson College. She lives with her husband, Sam, and feisty small terrier DJ, on a century farm in North Carolina, where she mentors writers and reads poetry to trees. 

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Jesus Pancake

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

Food for Thought

ASBX Shorts

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Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

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[Spoiler Alert: This season includes: 3 interview episodes, 2 radio plays, and a 6 episode limited series. Then, a hiatus of indefinite length.]

*Transcript for this episode is coming. Please check back.*

Mentioned:

ASBX LIVE

Patreon

TheatreFest

Away Home Tix

VO Demos (Tamara Kissane)

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

Food for Thought

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Jesus Pancake is a new scripted audio fiction series from Artist Soapbox and the Soapbox Audio Collective.

Nine episodes of Season One will be released FALL 2022.

Subscribe via your favorite podcast app. For more information, see www.artistsoapbox.org.

Mentioned in this episode:

ASBX Live

Madame Magenta: Sonos Mystica

Midnight Burger

Allison Kirkland Writing Workshops

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

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BRIAN PERRY: Singer/Songwriter, Clarity Coach, Copywriter, Author, and Speaker (and that guy who writes on the back of his car!)

www.yesbrianperry.com

@yesbrianperry on FB, IG, & LI

MENTIONED: www.thinkingoutsidetheblocks.com

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

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Founded in 2016, Curious Theatre Collective creates original, interdisciplinary educational theater programming that inspires audiences to follow their curiosity, persevere through challenges, and believe in the power of their imagination.

Curious Theatre Collective is excited to share the next installment of audio plays for young audiences: Chinese Girl Wants Vote.

Written by Jinna Kim, Chinese Girl Wants Vote presents the life and work of Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee. Dr. Lee’s work for women’s rights and the Chinese American community are gifts we are thrilled to share with our audience (specifically grades 4-8).

Chinese Girl Wants Vote: Trailblazer Mabel Lee features Rachel Kanakanui and Pimpila Violette. This audio play was funded thanks to grant support from the Orange County Arts Commission.

Curious Theatre Collective is Emma Nadeau, Jessica Flemming, Tamara Kissane, and Julie Kaplan.

Read along with the script

Watch on YouTube

For more info, cast bios, and resources: CTC Audio Plays

ASBX Interview with Jinna Kim

ASBX 145: Creekside with Winona: an audio play for young audiences

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

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Isabel shares about their experience incorporating anti-racist practices into the workshop and feedback processes. An important resource in helping to shape this framework is the book The Anti-Racist Writer’s Workshop: How to Decolonize the Creative Classroom by Felicia Rose Chavez. Chavez’s book challenges, in her words, “art’s politics of power and privilege” and lays bare the ways that traditional – read: white-supremacist – methods of running workshops work to silence the voices of writers of color and writers with other marginalized identities. 

Isabel and Mara Thomas also discuss another Artist Soapbox favorite when it comes to rethinking the feedback process: Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process. Lerman’s work helps tailor the feedback process to help the creator retain agency over their work and create an environment where they get the feedback they’re actually looking for rather than an onslaught of unfiltered opinions.

BIO:

Isabel O’Hara Walsh (she/they) is a writer, teacher, and practicing witch. A graduate of the MFA program in fiction at North Carolina State University, Isabel teaches fiction writing at the Redbud Writing Project, has published short stories in Pastel Pastoral and The Metaworker, and is at work on her second novel. Through her business EdgeWise Witch, Isabel offers transformative 1-1 and group work sessions that incorporate Tarot, writing, and other ritual to clarify the right path forward for her clients.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

IG: @isabeloharawalsh 

Website: redbudwriting.org | www.edgewisewitch.com

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: How to Decolonize the Creative Classroom by Felicia Rose Chavez

Critical Response Process by Liz Lerman

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

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Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at Isabel O'Hara Walsh leads writing workshops through the Redbud Writing Project. Redbud offers classes virtually and around the Triangle on topics like Writing the Novel, Experimental Fiction, and one that Isabel and I talk about, Joyful Creation – how to get your writing juices flowing when staring at that blank page.

Isabel shares about their experience incorporating anti-racist practices into the workshop and feedback processes. An important resource in helping to shape this framework is the book The Anti-Racist Writer’s Workshop: How to Decolonize the Creative Classroom by Felicia Rose Chavez. Chavez’s book challenges, in her words, “art’s politics of power and privilege” and lays bare the ways that traditional – read: white-supremacist – methods of running workshops work to silence the voices of writers of color and writers with other marginalized identities. 

Isabel and Mara Thomas also discuss another Artist Soapbox favorite when it comes to rethinking the feedback process: Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process. Lerman’s work helps tailor the feedback process to help the creator retain agency over their work and create an environment where they get the feedback they’re actually looking for rather than an onslaught of unfiltered opinions.

BIO:

Isabel O’Hara Walsh (she/they) is a writer, teacher, and practicing witch. A graduate of the MFA program in fiction at North Carolina State University, Isabel teaches fiction writing at the Redbud Writing Project, has published short stories in Pastel Pastoral and The Metaworker, and is at work on her second novel. Through her business EdgeWise Witch, Isabel offers transformative 1-1 and group work sessions that incorporate Tarot, writing, and other ritual to clarify the right path forward for her clients.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

IG: @isabeloharawalsh 

Website: redbudwriting.org | www.edgewisewitch.com

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: How to Decolonize the Creative Classroom by Felicia Rose Chavez

Critical Response Process by Liz Lerman

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

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Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

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Do what you can to find Jess Klein and listen and have a good cry. In the meantime, enjoy this episode.

Jess Klein Website

Instagram: @msjessklein

BIO:

Over a career that spans two decades and has won her a devoted worldwide fan base, Jess Klein—who possesses what Mojo magazine calls “one of those voices you want to crawl up close to the speakers to listen to” has pursued a remarkable creative evolution that’s seen her dig ever deeper for resonant emotional insights, while continuing to refine her eloquently melodic, effortlessly accessible songcraft. 

The Rochester, NY native began writing songs as a college student in Kingston, Jamaica. Jess spent eight years soaking up the live music culture of Austin, TX. Bootleg (2015) Jess’s live, full band album captures the dynamism of Jess onstage, backed by some of Austin’s top players. Jess was named a 2015 Finalist in the highly regarded Kerrville New Folk Competition. 

In 2016, Jess and her husband, songwriter Mike June moved to tiny but vibrant Hillsborough, North Carolina where she recorded 2019's Back to My Green. 

Klein has performed to rapt audiences at the Newport Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Fuji Rock Festival in Japanand packed houses in notable listening rooms like Joe’s Pub, NYC, The Borderline in London, Club Passim in Boston and Fogartyville in Sarasota, FL. She has appeared on Good Morning America and NPR’s All Things Consideredand toured across the US, Europe and Japan on her own and with such artists as Arlo Guthrie, John Fullbright and Carlene Carter. 

Jess's new album is currently in production and due out shortly.

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

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Twitter: @artist_soapbox

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Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at It's Juliana Finch and Jess Klein! Jess Klein is an incredible songwriter-singer-performer, who has toured the world with her unbelievable music. She's been in the game long enough to know that creative cycles are normal and natural, and she approaches her process with a kind of ease that can inspire us all. Jess just finished producing an album that's coming out in the fall titled In the Arms of a Song.

Do what you can to find Jess Klein and listen and have a good cry. In the meantime, enjoy this episode.

Jess Klein Website

Instagram: @msjessklein

BIO:

Over a career that spans two decades and has won her a devoted worldwide fan base, Jess Klein—who possesses what Mojo magazine calls “one of those voices you want to crawl up close to the speakers to listen to” has pursued a remarkable creative evolution that’s seen her dig ever deeper for resonant emotional insights, while continuing to refine her eloquently melodic, effortlessly accessible songcraft. 

The Rochester, NY native began writing songs as a college student in Kingston, Jamaica. Jess spent eight years soaking up the live music culture of Austin, TX. Bootleg (2015) Jess’s live, full band album captures the dynamism of Jess onstage, backed by some of Austin’s top players. Jess was named a 2015 Finalist in the highly regarded Kerrville New Folk Competition. 

In 2016, Jess and her husband, songwriter Mike June moved to tiny but vibrant Hillsborough, North Carolina where she recorded 2019's Back to My Green. 

Klein has performed to rapt audiences at the Newport Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Fuji Rock Festival in Japanand packed houses in notable listening rooms like Joe’s Pub, NYC, The Borderline in London, Club Passim in Boston and Fogartyville in Sarasota, FL. She has appeared on Good Morning America and NPR’s All Things Consideredand toured across the US, Europe and Japan on her own and with such artists as Arlo Guthrie, John Fullbright and Carlene Carter. 

Jess's new album is currently in production and due out shortly.

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

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Twitter: @artist_soapbox

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BIO:

Aysia Slade is a lover of stories and the art of theater making. She is a 2021 graduate of North Carolina State University where she majored in psychology with minors in philosophy, theater and political science. While at her alma mater she participated in over a dozen shows on and off stage, and founded the Black Artist Coalition which created a space for fellowship and advocacy for black artists in every discipline. She is currently attending Duke University School of Law. Her most recent project Static won the Creative Artist Award for playwriting at NC State.

LINKS:

Static: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CO8s3Gtnj4

Listen to Aysia on ASBX: Guess What Happened to Me Last Night (ASBX Shorts episode 2)

for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf  by Ntozake Shange

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

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BIO:

Jeff A.R. Jones has staged fights and/or intimacy for over 175 shows in theatre, opera, and ballet. His fights have received rave reviews in The Washington Post and The New York Times. He is a Fight Director, Certified Teacher, and Theatrical Firearms Instructor with the Society of American Fight Directors and a Certified Intimacy Director with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators. He is on faculty at Elon and William Peace University. Jeff is currently in the process of starting Triangle Intimacy Lab, a space to practice the craft of staged intimacy without the pressures or timeline of a production.

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Since this recording, host Lormarev Jones was accepted into the Level 3 Certification Program with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators, which Jeff refers to as IDC in this interview. That work continues to be a life-affirming and career-affirming educational experience for her.

Content warning: there are mentions of staging scenes containing sexual assault. Nothing in detail, but it is mentioned a couple of times.  

IDC Website: https://www.idcprofessionals.com

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

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“Book Magic” started from the premise that there is a grain of truth to the magic we remember from children's books and other fantastical literature. And if those books contained a grain of truth, how might participants nurture that grain and write their own magical systems into being?

Enjoy this conversation about the mystical and intuitive parts of the creative process, ranging from friendship to trance poetics and patterned breath to the potency of shared creative spaces.

Check out the show notes below for links to many of the books, writers, and resources referenced in this episode.

BIO:

Zoe Tuck (she/her) was born in Texas, became a person in California, and now lives in Massachusetts. She is the author of Terror Matrix (Timeless, Infinite Light) and the chapbooks "Vape Cloud of Unknowing" (Belladonna*) and "The Book of Bella" (DoubleCross Press), the latter of which is bound in a dos-a-dos edition with Emily Hunerwadel's "Peach Woman." In addition to teaching creative writing and literature classes, Zoe is the co-host of The But Also reading series with Britt Billmeyer-Finn and the co-editor of Hot Pink Magazine with Emily Brown.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

IG: @zoe.tuck 

Website: zoetuck.com

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

School of the Alternative

Eliza Swann - Golden Dome, Alchemical Imagination

Julia Cameron - The Artist’s Way

Automatic Writing

Jack Spicer - San Francisco Renaissance Poet

Svetlana Boym - Scenography of Friendship

Renee Gladman - Adjacent Alterities 

Troubling the Line - first ever collection of poetry by trans & genderqueer poets

Cento Poetry Practice

KPrevallet - Trance Poetics, Ecosomatic Poetics

James Nestor - Breath

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

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Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

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CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Mara Thomas got to know poet and educator Zoe Tuck through the School of the Alternative in Black Mountain, North Carolina where Zoe taught a class called “Book Magic.” 

“Book Magic” started from the premise that there is a grain of truth to the magic we remember from children's books and other fantastical literature. And if those books contained a grain of truth, how might participants nurture that grain and write their own magical systems into being?

Enjoy this conversation about the mystical and intuitive parts of the creative process, ranging from friendship to trance poetics and patterned breath to the potency of shared creative spaces.

Check out the show notes below for links to many of the books, writers, and resources referenced in this episode.

BIO:

Zoe Tuck (she/her) was born in Texas, became a person in California, and now lives in Massachusetts. She is the author of Terror Matrix (Timeless, Infinite Light) and the chapbooks "Vape Cloud of Unknowing" (Belladonna*) and "The Book of Bella" (DoubleCross Press), the latter of which is bound in a dos-a-dos edition with Emily Hunerwadel's "Peach Woman." In addition to teaching creative writing and literature classes, Zoe is the co-host of The But Also reading series with Britt Billmeyer-Finn and the co-editor of Hot Pink Magazine with Emily Brown.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

IG: @zoe.tuck 

Website: zoetuck.com

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

School of the Alternative

Eliza Swann - Golden Dome, Alchemical Imagination

Julia Cameron - The Artist’s Way

Automatic Writing

Jack Spicer - San Francisco Renaissance Poet

Svetlana Boym - Scenography of Friendship

Renee Gladman - Adjacent Alterities 

Troubling the Line - first ever collection of poetry by trans & genderqueer poets

Cento Poetry Practice

KPrevallet - Trance Poetics, Ecosomatic Poetics

James Nestor - Breath

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

BIO: 

Kayla Cagan (she/her) is the Young Adult Author of PIPER PERISH and ART BOSS from Chronicle Books. PIPER PERISH received universal praise and starred reviews from ALA Booklist, as well as being an Amazon Bestseller, a Barnes & Noble Best Book of the Month, and made the Indie Next Choice list. PIPER PERISH was also picked as a Spirit of Texas High School Reading Program selection and was a nominee for the Overdrive Book Selection. Her second book, ART BOSS, was called “an engaging portrait of the artist as a young woman” by Kirkus Review, and “an automatic pick-up for fans” by Booklist. Both books were selected for Mule Design's Quarantine Book Club series in 2020. Her short plays and monologues have been published by Applause Books and Smith and Kraus. She has also contributed comics and essays to assorted collections, including Girl Crush Zine, Womanthology, and Unite and Take Over: Stories Inspired by the Smiths. She is happily married to screenwriter Josh A. Cagan and they live in California. Instagram at @kayla_cagan_writer

Resources Kayla mentioned:

Jacob Krueger Studio

Loyalty Bookstore

Big Magic Podcast/Magic Lessons

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

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• Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelklemtheatre.com/
• Argo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPjfmXdLM4E

BIO:

Rachel Klem (she/her) has been a theatre artist in the Durham/ Chapel Hill/ Raleigh area since 2001. She ran Common Ground Theatre for 10 years and taught and directed at NC State’s University Theatre for 15. Rachel has only recently started learning about the wonderfulness of audio drama and really enjoys the collaborative process that it allows. For ASBX: ASBX Shorts, I'm Not Here Right Now.

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

As a wife, mother, corporate executive, lawyer, singer-songwriter and publisher, motivational speaker, political scientist, community activist for youth, touring performance artist, and music entrepreneur, Yolanda lives at the speed of passion and challenges everyone to hold on to your dreams!  

You can also hear Yolanda's voice acting in Episode 1 of the Declaration of Love anthology, written by Michael J. Ivory, and titled The Gifts We Leave.

BIO

A North Carolina resident for over 25 years, Yolanda Rabun is a recording artist, actor, and storyteller. She has headlined national jazz festivals, toured jazz clubs, and most recently opened for Stephanie Mills at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and Sheila E at the Red Hat Amphitheater. Yolanda has won accolades for Best Lead Actress (Archy and Mehitabel, Member of the Wedding, Nina) and Best Ensemble (Twelfth Night, Crowns, Chaunesti Webb's I Love My Hair When It’s Good: & Then Again When It Looks Defiant and Impressive). Recent appearances with North Carolina Theatre, Theatre Raleigh, and Playmakers Repertory Company include Beehive: the 60s Musical, Newsies, Smokey Joe's Café, Mary Poppins, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Howard L. Craft's one-woman play, No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone. www.yolandarabun.com

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

Mara connected with Luan through the School of the Alternative (SotA) an immersive, non-hierarchical learning environment that seeks to “create conditions necessary for a present-day community of pioneering artists and critical thinkers.”

During this year’s SotA session, Luan facilitated a class titled, “Fertile Fear" which Mara and Luan discuss in this episode. The description of Fertile Fear: "A class focused on making friends with fear/avoidance and using these instructive feelings as a door into our true desires. Compassion, vulnerability, emotional safety, and community support are the ideal ingredients for accessing bravery. We'll discuss dimensions of fear, the power of vulnerability, and create guidelines for how we can cultivate bravery together."

One of the tools Luan shares in this episode is what he calls his “Daily Practice” – identifying things that he needs to connect with on a daily basis to help him feel emotionally, physically, and creatively healthy. Luan discusses how his Daily Practice came to be, how it was received in creative community, and the tendency that can creep in around using tools like this as a form of self-judgment.

BIO:

Luan Joy Sherman (he/him) is a white, queer, trans masculine, neurodivergent artist, writer, performer, teacher, and energy worker. He works with School of the Alternative; an experimental art school / world-building project located in Black Mountain, NC as a community facilitator and Board Member. He's taught four classes at SotA: Fertile Fear, Physical Education- The Joy of Having a Body, How to Not Know, and Queering Masculinity.

 Luan earned an MFA in Sculpture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in May 2020 and is certified in Compassion Cultivation, Mental Health First Aid, and as a Trauma Support Specialist.

Transcript

Quote Mentioned in Episode:

“Being content is perhaps no less easy than playing the violin well; and requires no less practice.” – Alain de Botton

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at It's Mara Thomas in conversation with artist and educator Luan Joy Sherman!

Mara connected with Luan through the School of the Alternative (SotA) an immersive, non-hierarchical learning environment that seeks to “create conditions necessary for a present-day community of pioneering artists and critical thinkers.”

During this year’s SotA session, Luan facilitated a class titled, “Fertile Fear" which Mara and Luan discuss in this episode. The description of Fertile Fear: "A class focused on making friends with fear/avoidance and using these instructive feelings as a door into our true desires. Compassion, vulnerability, emotional safety, and community support are the ideal ingredients for accessing bravery. We'll discuss dimensions of fear, the power of vulnerability, and create guidelines for how we can cultivate bravery together."

One of the tools Luan shares in this episode is what he calls his “Daily Practice” – identifying things that he needs to connect with on a daily basis to help him feel emotionally, physically, and creatively healthy. Luan discusses how his Daily Practice came to be, how it was received in creative community, and the tendency that can creep in around using tools like this as a form of self-judgment.

BIO:

Luan Joy Sherman (he/him) is a white, queer, trans masculine, neurodivergent artist, writer, performer, teacher, and energy worker. He works with School of the Alternative; an experimental art school / world-building project located in Black Mountain, NC as a community facilitator and Board Member. He's taught four classes at SotA: Fertile Fear, Physical Education- The Joy of Having a Body, How to Not Know, and Queering Masculinity.

 Luan earned an MFA in Sculpture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in May 2020 and is certified in Compassion Cultivation, Mental Health First Aid, and as a Trauma Support Specialist.

Transcript

Quote Mentioned in Episode:

“Being content is perhaps no less easy than playing the violin well; and requires no less practice.” – Alain de Botton

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

Bio:

Tori Grace Nichols (they/them/theirs) describes themself as a prismatic performance artist. They can be seen performing drag as G-Clef with the House of Coxx and causing good trouble around Durham, NC as a cultural organizer and stand up comedian. Most folks call them Grace out of drag. 

Recent writing credits include sketch comedy with Kahoots Comedy and two audio dramas, Stretchy Shorts and Crocodile Twins, for the podcast platform Artist Soapbox. 

Through the Center for Documentary Summer Studies Intensive, they co-created a short documentary called Call Me Harriet Tubman about their friend Muffin, who founded the North Carolina Community Bail Fund of Durham. 

Recent acting credits include Dreaming (assistant puppeteer) with Duke Performances and Freakshow (Mr. Flip) with The Women's Theatre Festival. They also host and produce a podcast called Go With Grace in which they discuss the impact of white Christian supremacy on our daily lives for the organization Soulforce.

Tori Grace began their cultural organizing work as the Arts and Culture Fellow for Southerners on New Ground, a Southern queer liberation organization. They are adopted from the Philippines and identify as queer, genderqueer, trans, and disabled.

Links:

Filipino/American Artist Directory: Tori Grace Nichols

Instagram: @tori2grace

Go With Grace Podcast

Stretchy Shorts: Declaration of Love Episode 9

Crocodile Twins: Food for Thought Project

ASBX Interview with Tori Grace about Crocodile Twins

Transcript

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at Friends and accountability buddies! Juliana Finch and Tori Grace Nichols get beautifully deep about writers block, self-care, and being open to the full range of the creative cycle. The conversation is full of tips for gentle process, progress, and productivity.

Bio:

Tori Grace Nichols (they/them/theirs) describes themself as a prismatic performance artist. They can be seen performing drag as G-Clef with the House of Coxx and causing good trouble around Durham, NC as a cultural organizer and stand up comedian. Most folks call them Grace out of drag. 

Recent writing credits include sketch comedy with Kahoots Comedy and two audio dramas, Stretchy Shorts and Crocodile Twins, for the podcast platform Artist Soapbox. 

Through the Center for Documentary Summer Studies Intensive, they co-created a short documentary called Call Me Harriet Tubman about their friend Muffin, who founded the North Carolina Community Bail Fund of Durham. 

Recent acting credits include Dreaming (assistant puppeteer) with Duke Performances and Freakshow (Mr. Flip) with The Women's Theatre Festival. They also host and produce a podcast called Go With Grace in which they discuss the impact of white Christian supremacy on our daily lives for the organization Soulforce.

Tori Grace began their cultural organizing work as the Arts and Culture Fellow for Southerners on New Ground, a Southern queer liberation organization. They are adopted from the Philippines and identify as queer, genderqueer, trans, and disabled.

Links:

Filipino/American Artist Directory: Tori Grace Nichols

Instagram: @tori2grace

Go With Grace Podcast

Stretchy Shorts: Declaration of Love Episode 9

Crocodile Twins: Food for Thought Project

ASBX Interview with Tori Grace about Crocodile Twins

Transcript

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

Teal Lepley is a writer, playwright, and performer based in Raleigh, NC. An alumna of NC State University, she won the Creative Artist Award in 2016 as a student for her original full length play Of Ghosts and Strangers. In addition to plays, she writes long and short form fiction, as well as articles about local theatre productions and accessibility topics. As a performer, she will next appear in NC State TheatreFEST's production of Assassins in June. 

LINKS:

• Virtual Theatre and its Potential for the Disability Community
• Disability in Theatre
• Assassins Tickets

Transcript

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

Nichole M. Palmer is a trained journalist, dramatic writer, and published author with more than 25 years of experience writing and editing for multicultural, mainstream, and faith-based audiences.  

She is an Alum of the Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensive, as well as a former Playwright in Residence at the Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius, NC.  

She recently accepted a post as the North and South Carolina Regional Representative for the Dramatists Guild. 

Nichole’s latest project, PROPHESY to the BONES and Other Stories Black Folx Whisper is the culmination of a year of research and conversation with the Davidson African American community and other allies. This play is slated to debut with the Davidson Community Players in May 2022.

Transcript

PROPHESY to the BONES and Other Stories Black Folx Whisper --

• One weekend only: May 26-29, 2022 in Davidson, NC.
• Info and Tickets here.

Dramatists Guild Levels of Membership

Nichole M. Palmer website

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

It’s Tamara here. I hope you enjoyed the previous episode introducing 2 of our new guest hosts: Lormarev Jones and Griffin James.

I’m back once more before I had the mic over, to introduce two more guest hosts this season: Juliana Finch and Mara Thomas.

Yes, if you’ve been a long time listener of Artist Soapbox, then you will likely know Juliana and Mara. 

Of course you can also read their bios on our updated and very awesome Artist Soapbox website, in the meantime, here are some bits and bobs about these two wonderful humans: 

Juliana Finch has spent almost two decades writing and performing songs and getting up to various theater- and film- adjacent shenanigans. She has released five albums, performed at music festivals and venues all over the country, and loves having Durham as her home base. She is on the writing team for Artist Soapbox's Jesus Pancake and can be heard as a voice actor in Crocodile Twins and in several other audio dramas. Juliana also wrote the Artist Soapbox theme song that you are enjoying so much in this episode, and she suggested that we call some of our merch Artist Soapsox – I mean, we do have socks in the ASBX store. Artist Soapsox, makes me laugh.

Mara Thomas has been following their curiosity down many different paths for the past 20 years. In that time, they have been a musician, actor, voiceover artist, creativity coach, and playwright. Mara's original plays have been performed in the Triangle and NYC and they have held creative writing residencies in Hudson, NY and Martha's Vineyard. Along with their creative pursuits, Mara is a somatic therapist in private practice in Durham. Mara has written over 2 dozen blog posts on the Artist Soapbox website, been interviewed as a guest, been an interviewer, released 2 solo episodes, and voice acted in one of the Declaration of Love episodes. Like Juliana, they are on the Jesus Pancake writing team. Mara is undeniably an ASBX rock star.

In this episode, you’ll hear these two friends introduce themselves and each other. You’ll get a sense of their style and vibe, and what they’ll be focusing on in their individual episodes this Season.

Just like Lormarev and Griffin, Juliana and Mara are two of my favorite people. I know you will love them too. I’m so grateful that they have agreed to step in as hosts. 

Enjoy this episode.

Transcript

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at Hey friends,

It’s Tamara here. I hope you enjoyed the previous episode introducing 2 of our new guest hosts: Lormarev Jones and Griffin James.

I’m back once more before I had the mic over, to introduce two more guest hosts this season: Juliana Finch and Mara Thomas.

Yes, if you’ve been a long time listener of Artist Soapbox, then you will likely know Juliana and Mara. 

Of course you can also read their bios on our updated and very awesome Artist Soapbox website, in the meantime, here are some bits and bobs about these two wonderful humans: 

Juliana Finch has spent almost two decades writing and performing songs and getting up to various theater- and film- adjacent shenanigans. She has released five albums, performed at music festivals and venues all over the country, and loves having Durham as her home base. She is on the writing team for Artist Soapbox's Jesus Pancake and can be heard as a voice actor in Crocodile Twins and in several other audio dramas. Juliana also wrote the Artist Soapbox theme song that you are enjoying so much in this episode, and she suggested that we call some of our merch Artist Soapsox – I mean, we do have socks in the ASBX store. Artist Soapsox, makes me laugh.

Mara Thomas has been following their curiosity down many different paths for the past 20 years. In that time, they have been a musician, actor, voiceover artist, creativity coach, and playwright. Mara's original plays have been performed in the Triangle and NYC and they have held creative writing residencies in Hudson, NY and Martha's Vineyard. Along with their creative pursuits, Mara is a somatic therapist in private practice in Durham. Mara has written over 2 dozen blog posts on the Artist Soapbox website, been interviewed as a guest, been an interviewer, released 2 solo episodes, and voice acted in one of the Declaration of Love episodes. Like Juliana, they are on the Jesus Pancake writing team. Mara is undeniably an ASBX rock star.

In this episode, you’ll hear these two friends introduce themselves and each other. You’ll get a sense of their style and vibe, and what they’ll be focusing on in their individual episodes this Season.

Just like Lormarev and Griffin, Juliana and Mara are two of my favorite people. I know you will love them too. I’m so grateful that they have agreed to step in as hosts. 

Enjoy this episode.

Transcript

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

It’s Tamara here. I hope you enjoyed the previous 3 audio fiction episodes from the Food for Thought project. As you know, Artist Soapbox produces original scripted audio fiction such as the three FFT projects, as well as interviews with artists about their creative process. 

We’re back to the interview/conversational format with this episode and most of the ones to follow for this season. Today, I’m dipping in to introduce 2 of our new podcast hosts – Lormarev Jones and Griffin James. If you’ve been a long time listener of Artist Soapbox, then you will likely know them and you can also read their bios on the Artist Soapbox website. Have you looked at our beautiful website? I am so in love with it. 

Now, Lormarev and Griffin contain multitudes of course, but here are some bread crumbs for your to follow into their conversation:

Lormarev Jones is an Educator, Director/Choreographer, and Actor and Intimacy Director. Lormarev currently teaches at Meredith College while continuing to freelance in all her areas of expertise. She has been interviewed on the Soapbox several times, acted in an episode of ASBX shorts and will be super featured in the upcoming scripted audio fiction piece: Jesus Pancake. She is well-known as a hydration advocate. 

Griffin James is an interdisciplinary theatre maker and writer local to the triangle area. They have a degree in English Creative Writing from NC State where they were involved with the university theatre as a performer, stage manager, and more. Griffin was the production manager for all six of the ASBX Shorts and all 3 of the Food for Thought Projects. Whew, my blood runs cold thinking about all of that logistical management. You can also catch them voicing the Drunk College Student in I'm Not Here Right Now. (Griffin was not type cast in that role.)

In this episode, you’ll hear these two friends introduce themselves and each other. You’ll get a sense of their style and vibe, and what they’ll be focusing on in their own episodes this Season.

Lormarev and Griffin are two of my favorite people, and I know you will love them too. I’m so grateful that they have agreed to step in as hosts. And guess what? In the next episode, you’ll hear me introduce two more of my favorite people and guest hosts, Juliana Finch and the inimitable Mara Thomas. So stay tuned for that. 

Enjoy this episode with Lormarev and Griffin.

Transcript

How to Say No

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Hey friends,

It’s Tamara here. I hope you enjoyed the previous 3 audio fiction episodes from the Food for Thought project. As you know, Artist Soapbox produces original scripted audio fiction such as the three FFT projects, as well as interviews with artists about their creative process. 

We’re back to the interview/conversational format with this episode and most of the ones to follow for this season. Today, I’m dipping in to introduce 2 of our new podcast hosts – Lormarev Jones and Griffin James. If you’ve been a long time listener of Artist Soapbox, then you will likely know them and you can also read their bios on the Artist Soapbox website. Have you looked at our beautiful website? I am so in love with it. 

Now, Lormarev and Griffin contain multitudes of course, but here are some bread crumbs for your to follow into their conversation:

Lormarev Jones is an Educator, Director/Choreographer, and Actor and Intimacy Director. Lormarev currently teaches at Meredith College while continuing to freelance in all her areas of expertise. She has been interviewed on the Soapbox several times, acted in an episode of ASBX shorts and will be super featured in the upcoming scripted audio fiction piece: Jesus Pancake. She is well-known as a hydration advocate. 

Griffin James is an interdisciplinary theatre maker and writer local to the triangle area. They have a degree in English Creative Writing from NC State where they were involved with the university theatre as a performer, stage manager, and more. Griffin was the production manager for all six of the ASBX Shorts and all 3 of the Food for Thought Projects. Whew, my blood runs cold thinking about all of that logistical management. You can also catch them voicing the Drunk College Student in I'm Not Here Right Now. (Griffin was not type cast in that role.)

In this episode, you’ll hear these two friends introduce themselves and each other. You’ll get a sense of their style and vibe, and what they’ll be focusing on in their own episodes this Season.

Lormarev and Griffin are two of my favorite people, and I know you will love them too. I’m so grateful that they have agreed to step in as hosts. And guess what? In the next episode, you’ll hear me introduce two more of my favorite people and guest hosts, Juliana Finch and the inimitable Mara Thomas. So stay tuned for that. 

Enjoy this episode with Lormarev and Griffin.

Transcript

How to Say No

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

And Eat It, Too was written by Ashley-Ruth Bernier.

SUMMARY:

Jolie, an optimistic and talented baker in an impoverished island community, finds herself at a crossroads when a high-stakes, hugely popular cake decorating show (think “Cake Wars”, etc.) decides to film its next season on island. As an intern on the show, Jolie inadvertently publicizes the question of what happens to the cakes once the filming is finished--and finds herself in the middle of the show’s mission to showcase the fine art of outlandish cake decoration, and her community’s real problem with food insecurity. 

BIO:

Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier (she/her) is a writer of mysteries and contemporary Caribbean fiction. Originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ashley and her family now live in Apex, North Carolina, where she teaches first grade. Through distance learning, she earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University (2013) and has had work published in various issues of The Caribbean Writer.

***

Food for Thought is an Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective project, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Sam Elia. 

These excerpts and the year long writing lab were made possible by the generous support of the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. 

And Eat It, Too was written by Ashley-Ruth Bernier.

Directed by Barbette Hunter

Production Manager: Griffin James

AND EAT IT TOO CAST:

Jolie - Ashley-Ruth Bernier

Cyrus - Christon Andell

Alana - Soleih Nibbs

Mrs. Foy - Shaundra Norwood

Male Customer - Bayley Garbutt

Link to Script

MORE:

ASBX Episode 151: Writers for the Food for Thought Project

The Food for Thought Project: Ashley-Ruth Bernier

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at Listen to the third of three excerpts developed by the Food for Thought Project, a year-long writing lab for aspiring audio dramatists.

And Eat It, Too was written by Ashley-Ruth Bernier.

SUMMARY:

Jolie, an optimistic and talented baker in an impoverished island community, finds herself at a crossroads when a high-stakes, hugely popular cake decorating show (think “Cake Wars”, etc.) decides to film its next season on island. As an intern on the show, Jolie inadvertently publicizes the question of what happens to the cakes once the filming is finished--and finds herself in the middle of the show’s mission to showcase the fine art of outlandish cake decoration, and her community’s real problem with food insecurity. 

BIO:

Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier (she/her) is a writer of mysteries and contemporary Caribbean fiction. Originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ashley and her family now live in Apex, North Carolina, where she teaches first grade. Through distance learning, she earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University (2013) and has had work published in various issues of The Caribbean Writer.

***

Food for Thought is an Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective project, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Sam Elia. 

These excerpts and the year long writing lab were made possible by the generous support of the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. 

And Eat It, Too was written by Ashley-Ruth Bernier.

Directed by Barbette Hunter

Production Manager: Griffin James

AND EAT IT TOO CAST:

Jolie - Ashley-Ruth Bernier

Cyrus - Christon Andell

Alana - Soleih Nibbs

Mrs. Foy - Shaundra Norwood

Male Customer - Bayley Garbutt

Link to Script

MORE:

ASBX Episode 151: Writers for the Food for Thought Project

The Food for Thought Project: Ashley-Ruth Bernier

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Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

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If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

I'm Not Here Right Now was written by Shea Stanley.

SUMMARY:

Ella graduated college 6 months ago and is still living in her college town after her mom’s death kept her from moving away for a super cool journalism internship. Unemployed and friendless, she spends every day applying for jobs on her laptop at Doggy Style, a kinda bad hot dog joint known by drunk college kids for its tater tots. It’s at Doggy Style she meets MJ, a college senior who is anything but stuck.

BIO:

Shea Stanley is an actor, writer, and comedian based in Durham, NC. She has written satire for publications such as IndyWeek and Reductress, and recently premiered her first full length play for Women’s Theatre Festival. She is interested in telling serious stories in a funny way that also make you go “aww” but are also kind of stupid, if that makes sense (don’t tell her if it doesn’t).

***

Food for Thought is an Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective project, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Sam Elia. 

These excerpts and the year long writing lab were made possible by the generous support of the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. 

I’m Not Here Right Now was written by Shea Stanley.

Directed by Rachel Klem

Production Manager: Griffin James.

I’M NOT HERE RIGHT NOW CAST:

Ella - Shea Stanley 

Sonja - Arlie Kidd 

MJ - Rochelle Mendoza 

Kristen - Julie Oliver 

Regular Carl - David Klionsky 

Michael - Ryan Vasconcellos

Drunk College Student - Griffin James

Special Thanks to Hot Dog Consultant - Sara Pequeño

Link to Script

MORE:

ASBX Episode 151: Writers for the Food for Thought Project

Food for Thought: Shea Stanley

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at Listen to the second of three excerpts developed by the Food for Thought Project, a year-long writing lab for aspiring audio dramatists.

I'm Not Here Right Now was written by Shea Stanley.

SUMMARY:

Ella graduated college 6 months ago and is still living in her college town after her mom’s death kept her from moving away for a super cool journalism internship. Unemployed and friendless, she spends every day applying for jobs on her laptop at Doggy Style, a kinda bad hot dog joint known by drunk college kids for its tater tots. It’s at Doggy Style she meets MJ, a college senior who is anything but stuck.

BIO:

Shea Stanley is an actor, writer, and comedian based in Durham, NC. She has written satire for publications such as IndyWeek and Reductress, and recently premiered her first full length play for Women’s Theatre Festival. She is interested in telling serious stories in a funny way that also make you go “aww” but are also kind of stupid, if that makes sense (don’t tell her if it doesn’t).

***

Food for Thought is an Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective project, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Sam Elia. 

These excerpts and the year long writing lab were made possible by the generous support of the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. 

I’m Not Here Right Now was written by Shea Stanley.

Directed by Rachel Klem

Production Manager: Griffin James.

I’M NOT HERE RIGHT NOW CAST:

Ella - Shea Stanley 

Sonja - Arlie Kidd 

MJ - Rochelle Mendoza 

Kristen - Julie Oliver 

Regular Carl - David Klionsky 

Michael - Ryan Vasconcellos

Drunk College Student - Griffin James

Special Thanks to Hot Dog Consultant - Sara Pequeño

Link to Script

MORE:

ASBX Episode 151: Writers for the Food for Thought Project

Food for Thought: Shea Stanley

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

Crocodile Twins was written by Tori Grace Nichols.

SUMMARY:

LaLa is a rambunctious adoptee from the Philippines living overseas on an American military base. Rey is quiet and obedient, and likes to help at his family's Filipino food restaurant, Miraflor Bistro. They meet one summer in Virginia Beach and become close friends. LaLa struggles with feeling like she doesn't belong anywhere, and Rey, inspired by mythological tales from the Philippines told by his Lola, dreams of bringing his vibrant inner world to life. As they grow older, friendship, food, and perhaps a spirit guide or two help them figure out who they are and how to stay connected.

BIO:

Tori Grace Nichols (they/them/theirs) describes themself as a prismatic performance artist. They can be seen performing drag as G-Clef with the House of Coxx and causing good trouble around Durham, NC as a cultural organizer and stand up comedian. Most folks call them Grace out of drag. 

Recent writing credits include sketch comedy with Kahoots Comedy and two audio dramas, Stretchy Shorts and Crocodile Twins, for the podcast platform Artist Soapbox. 

Through the Center for Documentary Summer Studies Intensive, they co-created a short documentary called Call Me Harriet Tubman about their friend Muffin, who founded the North Carolina Community Bail Fund of Durham. 

Recent acting credits include Dreaming (assistant puppeteer) with Duke Performances and Freakshow (Mr. Flip) with The Women's Theatre Festival. They also host and produce a podcast called Go With Grace in which they discuss the impact of white Christian supremacy on our daily lives for the organization Soulforce.

Tori Grace began their cultural organizing work as the Arts and Culture Fellow for Southerners on New Ground, a Southern queer liberation organization. They are adopted from the Philippines and identify as queer, genderqueer, trans, and disabled.

***

Food for Thought is an Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective project, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Sam Elia. 

These excerpts and the year long writing lab were made possible by the generous support of the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. 

Crocodile Twins was written and directed by Tori Grace Nichols.

Production Manager: Griffin James

CROCODILE TWINS CAST

LaLa - Giara di Costanzi 

Rey Rey - Jaelon Thorp 

Lola - Imee Dalton 

Hiya - Rochelle Mendoza 

Sal - Lukayo Estrella 

Betty - Juliana Finch 

Link to Script

MORE:

ASBX Episode 151: Writers for the Food for Thought Project

Food for Thought: Tori Grace Nichols

Stretchy Shorts: Episode 9 of the Declaration of Love

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

Listen to the first of three excerpts developed by the Food for Thought Project, a year-long writing lab for aspiring audio dramatists.

Crocodile Twins was written by Tori Grace Nichols.

SUMMARY:

LaLa is a rambunctious adoptee from the Philippines living overseas on an American military base. Rey is quiet and obedient, and likes to help at his family's Filipino food restaurant, Miraflor Bistro. They meet one summer in Virginia Beach and become close friends. LaLa struggles with feeling like she doesn't belong anywhere, and Rey, inspired by mythological tales from the Philippines told by his Lola, dreams of bringing his vibrant inner world to life. As they grow older, friendship, food, and perhaps a spirit guide or two help them figure out who they are and how to stay connected.

BIO:

Tori Grace Nichols (they/them/theirs) describes themself as a prismatic performance artist. They can be seen performing drag as G-Clef with the House of Coxx and causing good trouble around Durham, NC as a cultural organizer and stand up comedian. Most folks call them Grace out of drag. 

Recent writing credits include sketch comedy with Kahoots Comedy and two audio dramas, Stretchy Shorts and Crocodile Twins, for the podcast platform Artist Soapbox. 

Through the Center for Documentary Summer Studies Intensive, they co-created a short documentary called Call Me Harriet Tubman about their friend Muffin, who founded the North Carolina Community Bail Fund of Durham. 

Recent acting credits include Dreaming (assistant puppeteer) with Duke Performances and Freakshow (Mr. Flip) with The Women's Theatre Festival. They also host and produce a podcast called Go With Grace in which they discuss the impact of white Christian supremacy on our daily lives for the organization Soulforce.

Tori Grace began their cultural organizing work as the Arts and Culture Fellow for Southerners on New Ground, a Southern queer liberation organization. They are adopted from the Philippines and identify as queer, genderqueer, trans, and disabled.

***

Food for Thought is an Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective project, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Sam Elia. 

These excerpts and the year long writing lab were made possible by the generous support of the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. 

Crocodile Twins was written and directed by Tori Grace Nichols.

Production Manager: Griffin James

CROCODILE TWINS CAST

LaLa - Giara di Costanzi 

Rey Rey - Jaelon Thorp 

Lola - Imee Dalton 

Hiya - Rochelle Mendoza 

Sal - Lukayo Estrella 

Betty - Juliana Finch 

Link to Script

MORE:

ASBX Episode 151: Writers for the Food for Thought Project

Food for Thought: Tori Grace Nichols

Stretchy Shorts: Episode 9 of the Declaration of Love

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

CONTRIBUTE:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

Stick around til the end of the episode and you’ll hear our new highlight reel -- audio fiction clips from various projects!

Alright, here’s the newsflash – Artist Soapbox is evolving. 

We still have an interview podcast and we still produce scripted audio fiction, but we are tweaking the knobs on the who, what, when, where, how of all of that.

Our Evolution in Three Categories: New Look, New Hosts, and New Content.

Link to Transcript

ASBX Theme Music by Juliana Finch

Episode 151: Food for Thought writers

ASBX Blog: Food for Thought Producers

Contribute to ASBX:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

ASBX Shorts

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

Hey friends, it’s Tamara here. 

It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time again when we shutter Artist Soapbox until next year. 

This episode is a very short year- in-review and update, but before that, I want to send a shout out to some supporters I haven’t yet thanked for their contributions to Jesus Pancake, our audio drama in development. Big hugs and thanks to: Laura Webb, Ken Wetherington, Jules Odendahl-James, J Evarts, Neal, Bell, Linda Kissane, Edith Snow, Barbette Hunter, Rebecca Martin, Allan Maule, Michael O’Foghludha, Eric Johnson, and Meg Defoe. I am so grateful for your support. We literally could not make work without you. 

Fun facts: 

This year, Artist Soapbox was listened to in six of the seven continents — we’re not currently big in Antarctica, but that might change! That’s 46 countries, and 42 of the United States. As in years past, we still cannot crack Wyoming or Hawaii — so if you have friends there, then please encourage them to listen. As of this recording, we have almost 24,000 downloads total.

In 2021, Artist Soapbox released 12 regular podcast episodes, including 2 solo episodes by the wonderful Mara Thomas. That brings us to 151 episodes!!

On the audio drama front, we did so much! We released 6 episodes of the full length audio drama,The New Colossus on the Artist Soapbox feed; shared Creekside with Winona, a short audio piece for kids by the Curious Theatre Collective, and we released 6 ASBX Shorts — new audio plays under 10 minutes written and performed by North Carolina artists.

In addition to all of that, we recorded excerpts of 3 new audio dramas written by writers in the Food for Thought Project, and we are currently recording the first season of Jesus Pancake, our newest serial audio drama. We were able to begin recording Jesus Pancake thanks to the fundraiser we ran this fall and thanks to the Manbites Dog Theatre Fund. The Food for Thought Project was supported by a grant from the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. 

I’m really proud of the work that we did this year as the COVID pandemic continued and continues. We did so much, and these projects buoyed my spirit and kindled my creative spark in ways I desperately needed. I’m deeply thankful for the teams that produced all of our content. Hire them, they are amazing. And, I hope you enjoyed listening. If you missed something, then you now have time to scroll back and catch up!

What else? 

This year, I led multiple workshops on writing scripted audio fiction and how to start a podcast, often with the amazing producer and director, Aurelia Belfield. I’m so grateful for her and for those opportunities to discuss what I’m passionate about. I’ve had a couple of my plays read and produced over 2021, I was commissioned to write a musical, and I’ve been taking online classes thru the Dramatists Guild Institute, and LWC Studios which I highly recommend.

Also, I’ve been listening a lot. There’s so much incredible audio content out there, and I’ve been delighted to soak it in while I walk, fold laundry, drive carpools, and ease into my bedtime routine. The podcast world is exploding right now, and I am here for that! If you are still listening to me right now,...]]>Transcript:

Hey friends, it’s Tamara here. 

It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time again when we shutter Artist Soapbox until next year. 

This episode is a very short year- in-review and update, but before that, I want to send a shout out to some supporters I haven’t yet thanked for their contributions to Jesus Pancake, our audio drama in development. Big hugs and thanks to: Laura Webb, Ken Wetherington, Jules Odendahl-James, J Evarts, Neal, Bell, Linda Kissane, Edith Snow, Barbette Hunter, Rebecca Martin, Allan Maule, Michael O’Foghludha, Eric Johnson, and Meg Defoe. I am so grateful for your support. We literally could not make work without you. 

Fun facts: 

This year, Artist Soapbox was listened to in six of the seven continents — we’re not currently big in Antarctica, but that might change! That’s 46 countries, and 42 of the United States. As in years past, we still cannot crack Wyoming or Hawaii — so if you have friends there, then please encourage them to listen. As of this recording, we have almost 24,000 downloads total.

In 2021, Artist Soapbox released 12 regular podcast episodes, including 2 solo episodes by the wonderful Mara Thomas. That brings us to 151 episodes!!

On the audio drama front, we did so much! We released 6 episodes of the full length audio drama,The New Colossus on the Artist Soapbox feed; shared Creekside with Winona, a short audio piece for kids by the Curious Theatre Collective, and we released 6 ASBX Shorts — new audio plays under 10 minutes written and performed by North Carolina artists.

In addition to all of that, we recorded excerpts of 3 new audio dramas written by writers in the Food for Thought Project, and we are currently recording the first season of Jesus Pancake, our newest serial audio drama. We were able to begin recording Jesus Pancake thanks to the fundraiser we ran this fall and thanks to the Manbites Dog Theatre Fund. The Food for Thought Project was supported by a grant from the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. 

I’m really proud of the work that we did this year as the COVID pandemic continued and continues. We did so much, and these projects buoyed my spirit and kindled my creative spark in ways I desperately needed. I’m deeply thankful for the teams that produced all of our content. Hire them, they are amazing. And, I hope you enjoyed listening. If you missed something, then you now have time to scroll back and catch up!

What else? 

This year, I led multiple workshops on writing scripted audio fiction and how to start a podcast, often with the amazing producer and director, Aurelia Belfield. I’m so grateful for her and for those opportunities to discuss what I’m passionate about. I’ve had a couple of my plays read and produced over 2021, I was commissioned to write a musical, and I’ve been taking online classes thru the Dramatists Guild Institute, and LWC Studios which I highly recommend.

Also, I’ve been listening a lot. There’s so much incredible audio content out there, and I’ve been delighted to soak it in while I walk, fold laundry, drive carpools, and ease into my bedtime routine. The podcast world is exploding right now, and I am here for that! If you are still listening to me right now, then know that I’m thankful that you spend your listening time with Artist Soapbox. 

What’s next in 2022 for Artist Soapbox?

Well, I’m recording this just as we are getting news about another COVID variant, so it’s hard to predict what the New Year will look like. Our plan is to record episodes 6-9 of Jesus Pancake in early 2022, and then release all 9 episodes mid-year. Our plan is to finish post-production on the Food for Thought excerpts and release those in the spring. And, our plan is to make strides toward production of our other serial audio drama, The Glacier Hotel. Of course, we’ll need to raise some money and/or make some money to pay the incredible people who work on these projects, so that’s on the plan too, and I’m sure we’ll have some interview episodes in there too.

Hey, also, 2022 is the 5th year anniversary for Artist Soapbox! There should be some kinda celebration for that, don’t you think? We’ll need some bubbles….and some bubbly drinks, right?

Otherwise, I’m going to wait and see what makes sense for Artist Soapbox as the year turns over. This season is always a time for reflection for me, and my birthday’s in a few weeks, so that’s always soul-searching time. If you’d like to give me a birthday present, please see the links in the show notes for how to contribute to ASBX 

Alright friends, in conclusion and most importantly, thank you for listening this year. Thank you so much. I’m honored to do this work and to work alongside the people who have contributed to Artist Soapbox this year. I’m so grateful.

I hope your transition thru the end of 2021 is easy, peaceful, and joyful. I’ll be in touch in 2022, but in the meantime you can reach me at artistsoapbox@gmail.com and check out the website for blog posts or announcements at www.artistsoapbox.org.

Thanks and love!

Contribute to ASBX:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

Artist Soapbox on Patreon

Buy us a Ko-fi

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

The post ASBX 2021 Wrap Up appeared first on Artist Soapbox.

In 2021, Artist Soapbox has been conducting a 12 month pilot program for aspiring audio dramatists graciously funded by the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation.

In this episode, you’ll hear our three audio writers, Ashley-Ruth Bernier, Tori Grace Nichols, and Shea Stanley, along with the co-administrators, Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane discuss elements of the pilot program and the discoveries made. This year all of the audio dramas were inspired by the prompt Food for Thought, so you’ll hear us refer to it as the Food for Thought Project. 

This conversation in this episode was recorded in June 2021, when the writers were in the thick of finishing their first episodes and writing outlines for their entire seasons. Four months later, in October, we are wrapping up the recording phase so that we can produce and present a portion of each of their pilot episodes. Stay tuned for announcements about that and big thanks to our Production Manager Griffin James and Directors, Rachel Klem, Barbette Hunter and Tori Grace Nichols. 

Please keep an eye on the Artist Soapbox. In the coming weeks, we will be publishing four related blog posts written by local theatre-maker and writer Katy Koop. Each of those posts will provide additional focus and attention on the Food for Thought Project and each individual aspiring audio dramatist.

• Ashley-Ruth Bernier
• Tori Grace Nichols, photo by T. Hunter
• Shea Stanley
• 
• 
• 
• Aurelia Belfield
• 
• Tamara Kissane

Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com for (free) transcript.

Contribute:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a...]]>Regardless of your medium or genre, you’ll find this conversation to be a delight. Three aspiring audio dramatists share numerous writing tips, vulnerabilities, and encouragement to tell your story as they write their first scripted audio fiction series.

In 2021, Artist Soapbox has been conducting a 12 month pilot program for aspiring audio dramatists graciously funded by the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation.

In this episode, you’ll hear our three audio writers, Ashley-Ruth Bernier, Tori Grace Nichols, and Shea Stanley, along with the co-administrators, Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane discuss elements of the pilot program and the discoveries made. This year all of the audio dramas were inspired by the prompt Food for Thought, so you’ll hear us refer to it as the Food for Thought Project. 

This conversation in this episode was recorded in June 2021, when the writers were in the thick of finishing their first episodes and writing outlines for their entire seasons. Four months later, in October, we are wrapping up the recording phase so that we can produce and present a portion of each of their pilot episodes. Stay tuned for announcements about that and big thanks to our Production Manager Griffin James and Directors, Rachel Klem, Barbette Hunter and Tori Grace Nichols. 

Please keep an eye on the Artist Soapbox. In the coming weeks, we will be publishing four related blog posts written by local theatre-maker and writer Katy Koop. Each of those posts will provide additional focus and attention on the Food for Thought Project and each individual aspiring audio dramatist.

• Ashley-Ruth Bernier
• Tori Grace Nichols, photo by T. Hunter
• Shea Stanley
• 
• 
• 
• Aurelia Belfield
• 
• Tamara Kissane

Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com for (free) transcript.

Contribute:

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

The post 151: Writing your first audio drama: Aspiring audio dramatists discuss the Food for Thought Project appeared first on Artist Soapbox.

Heather Bell Adams

Bio:

Heather Bell Adams is the author of Maranatha Road (West Virginia University Press 2017), which won the IPPY gold medal for the Southeast, and The Good Luck Stone (Haywire Books 2020), which won Best Historical in the Next Generation Book Awards. A recipient of the Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Award, Carrie McCray Literary Award, and James Still Fiction Prize, Heather’s work appears in Still: The Journal, Atticus Review, The Thomas Wolfe Review, The Petigru Review, Pembroke Magazine, Broad River Review, and elsewhere. She lives in Raleigh where she works as a lawyer.

If you’d like to Get Back into your Writing Groove with Heather Bell Adams, she will be leading that workshop at the NC Writers’ Network 2021 Fall Conference, November 19-21 in Durham, NC. (In-person and online options are available for the conference.)

Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com for (free) transcript.

Contribute:

Contribute to the fund for JESUS PANCAKE, a nine episode original audio drama series.

CONNECT AND FOLLOW!

If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 6 episodes of the ASBX shorts and check out our full length audio dramas THE NEW COLOSSUS and MASTER BUILDER, and the audio anthology DECLARATION OF LOVE available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

The post 150: Get in the writing groove with novelist Heather Bell Adams appeared first on Artist Soapbox.

If you’d like a deeper Poetry Nap experience, Mimi Herman will be leading a Poetry Nap workshop at the NC Writers’ Network 2021 Fall Conference, November 19-21 in Durham, NC. (In-person and online options are available for the conference)

Bio:

Mimi Herman is a writer and editor, Kennedy Center teaching artist, and co-director of Writeaways writing workshops in France, Italy, New Mexico, and online. Since 1990, she has engaged over 25,000 students with writing workshops. She is a Warren Wilson alumna and the 2017 North Carolina Piedmont Laureate, and serves as a member of the AWP Board of Directors. Mimi has held readings at Why There are Words, Symphony Space, and—with David Sedaris—at Memorial Auditorium in North Carolina. Her writing has appeared in Michigan Quarterly Review, Shenandoah, Crab Orchard Review, The Hollins Critic, Prime Number, and other journals. She is the author of Logophilia and The Art of Learning. Her latest collection of poetry, A Field Guide to Human Emotions, is available from Finishing Line Press, and her novel, The Kudzu Queen, will be released from Regal House Publishing in 2023. You can find Mimi at www.mimiherman.com and www.writeaways.com.  

Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com for (free) transcript.

Links:

Tickets for Every Brilliant Thing produced by Justice Theater Project, Oct. 8-24, 2021. (You remember Thaddaeus Edwards in MASTER BUILDER and Happy Anniversary: Declaration of Love Episode 8?)

Contribute to the fund for JESUS PANCAKE, a nine episode original audio drama series.

Thank you to Yohanna Baez, Neal Bell, Ian Bowater, Matthew Hager, Andrea Moore, and the Justice Theater Project for their generous contributions.

CONNECT AND FOLLOW!

If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 6 episodes of the ASBX shorts and check out our full length audio dramas THE NEW COLOSSUS and MASTER BUILDER, and the audio anthology DECLARATION OF LOVE available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram:...]]>Get your notepad ready to jot down the words and wisdom of Mimi Herman. You’ll hear writing tips a plenty and Mimi reading two of her very well-chosen poems. Mimi has the incredible ability to combine compassion, craft, and play in her teaching and her writing. You’ll hear her speak about writing in these extraordinary times and the value of taking a poetry nap. 

If you’d like a deeper Poetry Nap experience, Mimi Herman will be leading a Poetry Nap workshop at the NC Writers’ Network 2021 Fall Conference, November 19-21 in Durham, NC. (In-person and online options are available for the conference)

Bio:

Mimi Herman is a writer and editor, Kennedy Center teaching artist, and co-director of Writeaways writing workshops in France, Italy, New Mexico, and online. Since 1990, she has engaged over 25,000 students with writing workshops. She is a Warren Wilson alumna and the 2017 North Carolina Piedmont Laureate, and serves as a member of the AWP Board of Directors. Mimi has held readings at Why There are Words, Symphony Space, and—with David Sedaris—at Memorial Auditorium in North Carolina. Her writing has appeared in Michigan Quarterly Review, Shenandoah, Crab Orchard Review, The Hollins Critic, Prime Number, and other journals. She is the author of Logophilia and The Art of Learning. Her latest collection of poetry, A Field Guide to Human Emotions, is available from Finishing Line Press, and her novel, The Kudzu Queen, will be released from Regal House Publishing in 2023. You can find Mimi at www.mimiherman.com and www.writeaways.com.  

Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com for (free) transcript.

Links:

Tickets for Every Brilliant Thing produced by Justice Theater Project, Oct. 8-24, 2021. (You remember Thaddaeus Edwards in MASTER BUILDER and Happy Anniversary: Declaration of Love Episode 8?)

Contribute to the fund for JESUS PANCAKE, a nine episode original audio drama series.

Thank you to Yohanna Baez, Neal Bell, Ian Bowater, Matthew Hager, Andrea Moore, and the Justice Theater Project for their generous contributions.

CONNECT AND FOLLOW!

If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 6 episodes of the ASBX shorts and check out our full length audio dramas THE NEW COLOSSUS and MASTER BUILDER, and the audio anthology DECLARATION OF LOVE available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

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Please contribute if you are able to our Indiegogo campaign to support the creation of original scripted audio fiction: JESUS PACAKE: A NEW SCRIPTED AUDIO FICTION SERIES

Ken Wetherington

BIO:

Ken Wetherington lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife and two dogs. His stories have appeared in Ginosko Literary Journal, The Fable Online, Borrowed Solace: A Journal of Literary Ramblings, The Remington Review, Waymark Literary Magazine, Backchannels, Idle Ink, and others. His first collection, Santa Abella and Other Stories was awarded the B.R.A.G. Medallion from the Book Readers Appreciation Group in the literary fiction category. When not writing, he is an avid film buff and has taught film courses for the OLLI program at Duke University.

Website: https://kenwetherington.com

Amazon Link: Santa Abella and Other Stories – Kindle edition by Wetherington, Ken. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Twitter: @KenWetherington

Writer of the Month: Writer of the Month: Ken Wetherington for May 2021 (elizabethmcastillo.com)

BRAG Medallion Award: Santa Abella and Other Stories – Ken Wetherington – Literary Fiction Books (bragmedallion.com)

POSTSCRIPT:

Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com for (free) transcript.

We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. In 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.org so you know as soon as fresh audio goodness drops.

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

Enjoy this thoughtful, lovely conversation with short fiction writer, Ken Wetherington. You’ll hear Ken talk about themes in his writing, how he comes up with his ideas, his writing process, the value of a writing group, and more — including Ken reading two excerpts of his work!

Please contribute if you are able to our Indiegogo campaign to support the creation of original scripted audio fiction: JESUS PACAKE: A NEW SCRIPTED AUDIO FICTION SERIES

Ken Wetherington

BIO:

Ken Wetherington lives in Durham, North Carolina with his wife and two dogs. His stories have appeared in Ginosko Literary Journal, The Fable Online, Borrowed Solace: A Journal of Literary Ramblings, The Remington Review, Waymark Literary Magazine, Backchannels, Idle Ink, and others. His first collection, Santa Abella and Other Stories was awarded the B.R.A.G. Medallion from the Book Readers Appreciation Group in the literary fiction category. When not writing, he is an avid film buff and has taught film courses for the OLLI program at Duke University.

Website: https://kenwetherington.com

Amazon Link: Santa Abella and Other Stories – Kindle edition by Wetherington, Ken. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Twitter: @KenWetherington

Writer of the Month: Writer of the Month: Ken Wetherington for May 2021 (elizabethmcastillo.com)

BRAG Medallion Award: Santa Abella and Other Stories – Ken Wetherington – Literary Fiction Books (bragmedallion.com)

POSTSCRIPT:

Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com for (free) transcript.

We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. In 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.org so you know as soon as fresh audio goodness drops.

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:

Master Builder

The New Colossus

Declaration of Love audio anthology

Artist Soapbox on Patreon

Buy us a Ko-fi

CONNECT AND FOLLOW:

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

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by Amber Wood

SHOW ME is the sixth of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

SHOW ME was written by Amber Wood.

Directed by Rachel Klem

Production Manager: Griffin James

Performed by: Marleigh Purgar-McDonald (The Girl), Page Purgar (Narrator)

Transcript of SHOW ME

• Amber Wood
• Marleigh Purgar-McDonald
• Page Purgar
• Rachel Klem
• Griffin James
• Jasmine Hunjan

BIOS

Amber Wood (Playwright):Theatre maker and storyteller Amber Wood (she/her/hers) celebrates empathy and lifelong play. After moving from Durham, NC to Hamilton, Ontario, she founded Lightbulb Heart, a storytime and...]]>Rural West Texas, August of 1966. A skeptically hopeful fifteen-year-old returns home from church camp determined to uncover definitive proof of the existence of angels. The outcome of her act of faith yields lasting ramifications.

by Amber Wood

SHOW ME is the sixth of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

SHOW ME was written by Amber Wood.

Directed by Rachel Klem

Production Manager: Griffin James

Performed by: Marleigh Purgar-McDonald (The Girl), Page Purgar (Narrator)

Transcript of SHOW ME

• Amber Wood
• Marleigh Purgar-McDonald
• Page Purgar
• Rachel Klem
• Griffin James
• Jasmine Hunjan

BIOS

Amber Wood (Playwright):Theatre maker and storyteller Amber Wood (she/her/hers) celebrates empathy and lifelong play. After moving from Durham, NC to Hamilton, Ontario, she founded Lightbulb Heart, a storytime and collaborative theatre company committed to emotional wholeness and dismantling oppression through thoughtful story curation and compassionate engagement. Amber’s writing focuses primarily on community building and mental health advocacy: “Karaoke Visiting Hour” (2019 Mind Play Theatre Festival); “There’s an Easy Bake Oven Where My Heart Should Be.”

Marleigh Purgar-McDonald (Actor, THE GIRL) is an actress in the triangle, and a rising freshman at UNC Chapel Hill. She has recently worked with Seed Art Share, Justice Theater Project, and Sonorous Road. She loves educating others through theater, and spending time with her family and cat.

Page Purgar (Actor, NARRATOR) has been an actor in the Triangle for oer ten years, and is grateful for the opportunity to tell this story for ASBX. Previous credits include: Circle Mirror Transformation (REP, Brides of the Moon (Common Ground), Fuddy Mirrors (TIP) and Wit (JTP). Thank you to Rachel and Amber and my partner in all the crime, Marleigh.

Rachel Klem (Director) (she/her) has been a theatre artist in the Durham/ Chapel Hill/ Raleigh area since 2001. She ran Common Ground Theatre for 10 years and taught and directed at NC State’s University Theatre for 15. Rachel has only recently started learning about the wonderfulness of audio drama and really enjoys the collaborative process that it allows.

Griffin James (Production Manager) (they/he) is a writer, theatre maker, and a graduate from NC State University. Griffin was involved with NCSU Theatre as an actor, stage manager, director, and playwright. They are incredibly excited to have had the opportunity to work with Artist Soapbox as well as the many talented artists involved with this project. When not bouncing between projects, Griffin can be found drinking coffee or doting over a cat.

Jasmine Hunjan (Sound Designer) is a freelance sound designer working remotely around North Carolina. She is passionate and enthusiastic about working in audio and enjoys collaborating with others whenever possible. A self-proclaimed “daydreamer,” Jasmine enjoys writing, reading and has even put out her own music. Jasmine is completing her last year at Appalachian State University as a Music Industry Studies major with a concentration in both recording & production and marketing & promotion and looks forward to pursuing a career in audio engineering and post production. Link to listen on spotify: https://artists.spotify.com/c/artist/5qwh8lQTzBcd87h8lUtG3M/profile/overview

CONNECT AND FOLLOW!

If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 6 episodes of the ASBX shorts and check out our full length audio dramas THE NEW COLOSSUS and MASTER BUILDER, and the audio anthology DECLARATION OF LOVE available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

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by JoRose

The Protagora (Or, the First Gathering) is the fifth of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

The Protagora (Or, The First Gathering) was written by JoRose.

Directed by Rachel Klem

Production Manager: Griffin James

Performed by: Barbette Hunter (Creatrix), Adonis Nesbitt (Sapia), Lormarev Jones (Phronesis)

Transcript of The Protagora (Or, the First Gathering)

• JoRose
• Barbette Hunter
• Adonis Nesbitt
• Lormarev Jones
• Rachel Klem
• Griffin James

Jasmine Hunjan

BIOS

JoRose (Playwright) Artist, Wanderess and Philosopher, JoRose aims to use her artistic...]]>At the end of an age, a tale as old as time gets some corrections. “In the name of the…..?”

by JoRose

The Protagora (Or, the First Gathering) is the fifth of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

The Protagora (Or, The First Gathering) was written by JoRose.

Directed by Rachel Klem

Production Manager: Griffin James

Performed by: Barbette Hunter (Creatrix), Adonis Nesbitt (Sapia), Lormarev Jones (Phronesis)

Transcript of The Protagora (Or, the First Gathering)

• JoRose
• Barbette Hunter
• Adonis Nesbitt
• Lormarev Jones
• Rachel Klem
• Griffin James

Jasmine Hunjan

BIOS

JoRose (Playwright) Artist, Wanderess and Philosopher, JoRose aims to use her artistic talents to help usher in the new age. Welcome to the dawning of the Age Of Aquarius!

Barbette Hunter (Actor, CREATRIX) has been performing since age 5. As a professional actress, she has performed with numerous theatre companies in the Triangle, including Seed Art Share, Theater of the American South (Wilson, NC), Justice Theater Project, Theatre Orange (Carrboro, NC), Raleigh Ensemble Players, Raleigh Little Theatre, StreetSigns Center for Literature and Performance (Chapel Hill, NC), Actors Comedy Lab, Manbites Dog Theatre (Durham, NC), North Carolina Theatre, Theatre in the Park and Temple Theatre (Sanford, NC). Some of her favorite roles include Rose in Fences (Justice Theater Project); Venus Hottentot in Venus (Raleigh Ensemble Players); Esther in Intimate Apparel, Magnolia Ellis in The Dance on Widow’s Row, Quilly McGrath in The Old Settler (Raleigh Little Theatre).

Adonis Nesbitt (Actor, SAPIA) is so excited to be apart of Protagora. They have recently performed in The Colored Museum as Topsy and Lawanda at North Carolina State University Theatre. Adonis is studying Art Studies at North Carolina State University. Off stage you can catch him playing with his two adorable cats and baking bread. He would like to thank Rachel, Griffin and Tamara for granting them with this wonderful experience. 

Lormarev Jones (Actor PHRONESIS), is a Freelance Director, Choreographer, and Educator currently based in Raleigh. She received her MFA in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College. Lormarev has served as a director and choreographer at many theatres and high schools in the Triangle, including North Carolina State, Meredith College, Raleigh Charter High School, Raleigh Little Theatre and many others. She is also a deviser, playwright, and solo performer; her most recent solo play, My Geriatric Uterus, won the 2019 David C. Herriman Artists’ Pick of the Fringe award at the 2019 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. https://www.lormarevjones.com

Rachel Klem (Director) (she/her) has been a theatre artist in the Durham/ Chapel Hill/ Raleigh area since 2001. She ran Common Ground Theatre for 10 years and taught and directed at NC State’s University Theatre for 15. Rachel has only recently started learning about the wonderfulness of audio drama and really enjoys the collaborative process that it allows.

Griffin James (Production Manager) (they/he) is a writer, theatre maker, and a graduate from NC State University. Griffin was involved with NCSU Theatre as an actor, stage manager, director, and playwright. They are incredibly excited to have had the opportunity to work with Artist Soapbox as well as the many talented artists involved with this project. When not bouncing between projects, Griffin can be found drinking coffee or doting over a cat.

Jasmine Hunjan (Sound Designer) is a freelance sound designer working remotely around North Carolina. She is passionate and enthusiastic about working in audio and enjoys collaborating with others whenever possible. A self-proclaimed “daydreamer,” Jasmine enjoys writing, reading and has even put out her own music. Jasmine is completing her last year at Appalachian State University as a Music Industry Studies major with a concentration in both recording & production and marketing & promotion and looks forward to pursuing a career in audio engineering and post production. Link to listen on spotify: https://artists.spotify.com/c/artist/5qwh8lQTzBcd87h8lUtG3M/profile/overview

CONNECT AND FOLLOW!

If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 6 episodes of the ASBX shorts and check out our full length audio dramas THE NEW COLOSSUS and MASTER BUILDER, and the audio anthology DECLARATION OF LOVE available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

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By Brook Livingston North

Gallery is the fourth of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

Gallery was written by Brook Livingston North.

Directed by Rachel Klem and Tamara Kissane

Production Manager: Griffin James

Performed by: Byron Jennings II (Cameron), Olivia Griego (Kerena), and Gus Allen (Matty)

Transcript of Gallery

• Brook Livingston North
• Byron Jennings II
• Gus Allen
• Rachel Klem
• Griffin James
• Jasmine Hunjan

BIOS

Brook North (Playwright) is an actor/writer/director/filmmaker, more or less in that order. As a writer, his short plays have been rejected by theatre festivals across the country. They have also, occasionally, been produced, including an evening of his short plays titled “This Doesn’t End Well” in January of...]]>Two people on a first date contemplate “what is art?”

By Brook Livingston North

Gallery is the fourth of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

Gallery was written by Brook Livingston North.

Directed by Rachel Klem and Tamara Kissane

Production Manager: Griffin James

Performed by: Byron Jennings II (Cameron), Olivia Griego (Kerena), and Gus Allen (Matty)

Transcript of Gallery

• Brook Livingston North
• Byron Jennings II
• Gus Allen
• Rachel Klem
• Griffin James
• Jasmine Hunjan

BIOS

Brook North (Playwright) is an actor/writer/director/filmmaker, more or less in that order. As a writer, his short plays have been rejected by theatre festivals across the country. They have also, occasionally, been produced, including an evening of his short plays titled “This Doesn’t End Well” in January of 2019.

Byron Jennings II (Actor, CAMERON) is thrilled to be working with Artist Soapbox! Previous credits include Coalhouse Walker, Jr. in NC State’s production of “Ragtime,” Henry Drummond in Justice Theatre Project’s production of “Inherit the Wind,” Othello in Bare Theatre’s production of “Othello” and a recent appearance in “Until the Flood,” a one-man show produced by Burning Coal Theatre. Thank you to all who support local theater!

Gus Allen (Actor, MATTY) is a local actor and acting instructor at Back-to-One Acting Studios in Raleigh. His favorite role to date is Clown #1 in The 39 Steps at NCSU, and he hopes someday to plug in a USB cord the right way on the first try. Thank you to YOU for supporting arts of all kinds.

Rachel Klem (Director) (she/her) has been a theatre artist in the Durham/ Chapel Hill/ Raleigh area since 2001. She ran Common Ground Theatre for 10 years and taught and directed at NC State’s University Theatre for 15. Rachel has only recently started learning about the wonderfulness of audio drama and really enjoys the collaborative process that it allows.

Griffin James (Production Manager) (they/he) is a writer, theatre maker, and a graduate from NC State University. Griffin was involved with NCSU Theatre as an actor, stage manager, director, and playwright. They are incredibly excited to have had the opportunity to work with Artist Soapbox as well as the many talented artists involved with this project. When not bouncing between projects, Griffin can be found drinking coffee or doting over a cat.

Jasmine Hunjan (Sound Designer) is a freelance sound designer working remotely around North Carolina. She is passionate and enthusiastic about working in audio and enjoys collaborating with others whenever possible. A self-proclaimed “daydreamer,” Jasmine enjoys writing, reading and has even put out her own music. Jasmine is completing her last year at Appalachian State University as a Music Industry Studies major with a concentration in both recording & production and marketing & promotion and looks forward to pursuing a career in audio engineering and post production. Link to listen on spotify: https://artists.spotify.com/c/artist/5qwh8lQTzBcd87h8lUtG3M/profile/overview

CONNECT AND FOLLOW!

If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 6 episodes of the ASBX shorts and check out our full length audio dramas THE NEW COLOSSUS and MASTER BUILDER, and the audio anthology DECLARATION OF LOVE available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

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Content Warning: Rated R for language

by Ian Finley

Jasmine is the third of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

Jasmine was written by Ian Finley.

Directed by Rachel Klem

Production Manager: Griffin James

Performed by: Ryan Vasconcellos (Andy) and Roman Lawrence (Eddie)

Transcript of Jasmine

• Ian Finely
• Ryan Vasconcellos
• Rachel Klem
• Griffin James
• Jasmine Hunjan

BIOS

Ian Finley (Playwright) holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from the Tisch School at New York University.. He is the author of plays, including The Nature of the Nautilus (winner of the Kennedy Center’s Jean Kennedy Smith Award), And There Was War in Heaven (finalist for the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference), Native, The Greeks, & 1960. In 2012, he was named the Piedmont Laureate in the field of Playwriting and Screenwriting

Ryan Vasconcellos (Actor, ANDY) is excited to have the experience of working with Artist Soapbox for the...]]>It only takes three minutes for a relationship to end. A suitcase. A cup of tea. Jasmine.

Content Warning: Rated R for language

by Ian Finley

Jasmine is the third of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

Jasmine was written by Ian Finley.

Directed by Rachel Klem

Production Manager: Griffin James

Performed by: Ryan Vasconcellos (Andy) and Roman Lawrence (Eddie)

Transcript of Jasmine

• Ian Finely
• Ryan Vasconcellos
• Rachel Klem
• Griffin James
• Jasmine Hunjan

BIOS

Ian Finley (Playwright) holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from the Tisch School at New York University.. He is the author of plays, including The Nature of the Nautilus (winner of the Kennedy Center’s Jean Kennedy Smith Award), And There Was War in Heaven (finalist for the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference), Native, The Greeks, & 1960. In 2012, he was named the Piedmont Laureate in the field of Playwriting and Screenwriting

Ryan Vasconcellos (Actor, ANDY) is excited to have the experience of working with Artist Soapbox for the first time. Ryan has been a part of productions in the Raleigh area such as Meredith College’s Company, NC State’s Cabaret, and Bright Star. Ryan hopes you enjoy the piece “Jasmine” as much as he enjoyed working on it.

Rachel Klem (Director) (she/her) has been a theatre artist in the Durham/ Chapel Hill/ Raleigh area since 2001. She ran Common Ground Theatre for 10 years and taught and directed at NC State’s University Theatre for 15. Rachel has only recently started learning about the wonderfulness of audio drama and really enjoys the collaborative process that it allows.

Griffin James (Production Manager) (they/he) is a writer, theatre maker, and a graduate from NC State University. Griffin was involved with NCSU Theatre as an actor, stage manager, director, and playwright. They are incredibly excited to have had the opportunity to work with Artist Soapbox as well as the many talented artists involved with this project. When not bouncing between projects, Griffin can be found drinking coffee or doting over a cat.

Jasmine Hunjan (Sound Designer) is a freelance sound designer working remotely around North Carolina. She is passionate and enthusiastic about working in audio and enjoys collaborating with others whenever possible. A self-proclaimed “daydreamer,” Jasmine enjoys writing, reading and has even put out her own music. Jasmine is completing her last year at Appalachian State University as a Music Industry Studies major with a concentration in both recording & production and marketing & promotion and looks forward to pursuing a career in audio engineering and post production. Link to listen on spotify: https://artists.spotify.com/c/artist/5qwh8lQTzBcd87h8lUtG3M/profile/overview

CONNECT AND FOLLOW!

If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 6 episodes of the ASBX shorts and check out our full length audio dramas THE NEW COLOSSUS and MASTER BUILDER, and the audio anthology DECLARATION OF LOVE available everywhere you get your podcasts.

Artist Soapbox on social media:

Twitter: @artist_soapbox

Instagram: @artistsoapbox

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/

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CONTENT WARNING: sexual assault

by Edith Snow

Guess What Happened To Me Last Night is the second of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

Guess What Happened To Me Last Night was written by Edith Snow.

Performed by: Aysia Slade (Bonnie) and Rosie Hou (Val)

Directed by Rachel Klem

Production Manager: Griffin James

Transcript of Guess What Happened to Me Last Night

• Edith Snow
• Aysia Slade
• Rosie Hou
• Rachel Klem
• Griffin James
• Adapted from the short story “When the World Rushes In,” this scene finds ex-best friends, Val and Bonnie, unexpectedly reconnecting on a walk home in the summer of 1987. These thirteen-year-old girls navigate their way through an emotional and confusing conversation about Bonnie losing her virginity. The dialogue is both a barrier and an olive branch for the two, who share the experience of growing up inside a gated residential community in the rural south.

  CONTENT WARNING: sexual assault

  by Edith Snow

  Guess What Happened To Me Last Night is the second of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development.

  Contribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! 

  Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)

  Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox or via PayPal at PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.

  If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit Soapbox Audio Collective.

  

  ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan.

  Guess What Happened To Me Last Night was written by Edith Snow.

  Performed by: Aysia Slade (Bonnie) and Rosie Hou (Val)

  Directed by Rachel Klem

  Production Manager: Griffin James

  Transcript of Guess What Happened to Me Last Night

  • Edith Snow
  • Aysia Slade
  • Rosie Hou
  • Rachel Klem
  • Griffin James
  • Jasmine Hunjan
  
  

  BIOS

  Edith Snow (Playwright) (she/her) makes music, films, and theatre, and has been working in the Triangle for twenty years. As a young adult, she wrote a lot of fiction, but was ultimately drawn to other art forms. Recently, she tapped into the Red Bud Writing School’s courses and found her way back to the pen. Edith is a recipient of the 2021 North Carolina Arts Council’s Artists’ Support Grant in multidisciplinary forms: film and music.

  Aysia Slade (Actor, BONNIE) is a recent Graduate of NCSU. She has participated in theatre for many years at NCSU and in the community.

  Rosie Hou (Actor, VAL) (she/they) is a recent NC State grad who is super excited to be a part of this special project! Although she now works full-time, she still hopes to continue participating in theatre whenever she can. Doing a voice over was an amazing experience, but she also hopes to return to the physical stage soon!

  Rachel Klem (Director) (she/her) has been a theatre artist in the Durham/ Chapel Hill/ Raleigh area since 2001. She ran Common Ground Theatre for 10 years and taught and directed at NC State’s University Theatre for 15. Rachel has only recently started learning about the wonderfulness of audio drama and really enjoys the collaborative process that it allows.

  Griffin James (Production Manager) (they/he) is a writer, theatre maker, and a graduate from NC State University. Griffin was involved with NCSU Theatre as an actor, stage manager, director, and playwright. They are incredibly excited to have had the opportunity to work with Artist Soapbox as well as the many talented artists involved with this project. When not bouncing between projects, Griffin can be found drinking coffee or doting over a cat.

  Jasmine Hunjan (Sound Designer) is a freelance sound designer working remotely around North Carolina. She is passionate and enthusiastic about working in audio and enjoys collaborating with others whenever possible. A self-proclaimed “daydreamer,” Jasmine enjoys writing, reading and has even put out her own music. Jasmine is completing her last year at Appalachian State University as a Music Industry Studies major with a concentration in both recording & production and marketing & promotion and looks forward to pursuing a career in audio engineering and post production. Link to listen on spotify: https://artists.spotify.com/c/artist/5qwh8lQTzBcd87h8lUtG3M/profile/overview

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  If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 6 episodes of the ASBX shorts and check out our full length audio dramas THE NEW COLOSSUS and MASTER BUILDER, and the audio anthology DECLARATION OF LOVE available everywhere you get your podcasts.

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3873Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:57:00 -040007:51truefullAdapted from the short story “When the World Rushes In,” this scene finds ex-best friends, Val and Bonnie, unexpectedly reconnecting on a walk home in the summer of 1987. These thirteen-year-old girls navigate their way through an emotional and confusing conversation about Bonnie losing her virginity. The dialogue is both a barrier and an olive branch for the two, who share the experience of growing up inside a gated residential community in the rural south. CONTENT WARNING: sexual assault by Edith Snow Guess What Happened To Me Last Night is the second of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jesus-pancake-a-scripted-audio-fiction-series/x/181911#/ (C)https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jesus-pancake-a-scripted-audio-fiction-series/x/181911#/ (ontribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! ) Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: https://artistsoapbox.org/2021/08/18/asbx-jp-is-a-g-o-a-solo-update-by-tamara/ (ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)) Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628andcnac=USandrsta=en_US(en_US)andcust=A55YE26SQPDL8andunptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578andt=andcal=cb540804e2cdaandcalc=cb540804e2cdaandcalf=cb540804e2cdaandunp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-createdandpage=main:emailandpgrp=main:emailande=opandmchn=emands=ciandmail=sys (PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.) If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/soapbox-audio-collective (Soapbox Audio Collective). ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan. Guess What Happened To Me Last Night was written by Edith Snow. Performed by: Aysia Slade (Bonnie) and Rosie Hou (Val) Directed by Rachel Klem Production Manager: Griffin James https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Guess-What-Happened-to-Me-Last-Night_SceneForAudio_EdithSnow_032121.pdf (Transcript of Guess What Happened to Me Last Night) Edith SnowAysia SladeRosie HouRachel KlemGriffin JamesJasmine Hunjan BIOS Edith Snow (Playwright) (she/her) makes music, films, and theatre, and has been working in the Triangle for twenty years. As a young adult, she wrote a lot of fiction, but was ultimately drawn to other art forms. Recently, she tapped into the Red Bud Writing School’s courses and found her way back to the pen. Edith is a recipient of the 2021 North Carolina Arts Council’s Artists’ Support Grant in multidisciplinary forms: film and music. Aysia Slade (Actor, BONNIE) is a recent Graduate of NCSU.Tamara KissaneGabriel's Last Ride: ASBX Shorts Episode 1We’re never at our best when we’re hungry. But when Gabriel adds a late night rave, a drunken bicycle ride, and the heat of a Florida night,… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3837Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:14:00 -040010:14truefullWe’re never at our best when we’re hungry. But when Gabriel adds a late night rave, a drunken bicycle ride, and the heat of a Florida night, he finds the siren song of Taco Bell is impossible to resist. Inspired by a true story, this Florida crime fan fiction will make you reflect on just how far you’d go to satisfy a craving. Content Warning: Rated R for language Written by Allan Maule Gabriel’s Last Ride is the first of six short audio fiction pieces created and produced by North Carolina artists. Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about Jesus Pancake, the new audio fiction series in development. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jesus-pancake-a-scripted-audio-fiction-series/x/181911#/ (C)https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jesus-pancake-a-scripted-audio-fiction-series/x/181911#/ (ontribute to Jesus Pancake via our Indiegogo campaign! ) Listen to this short podcast episode for more information: https://artistsoapbox.org/2021/08/18/asbx-jp-is-a-g-o-a-solo-update-by-tamara/ (ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)) Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628andcnac=USandrsta=en_US(en_US)andcust=A55YE26SQPDL8andunptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578andt=andcal=cb540804e2cdaandcalc=cb540804e2cdaandcalf=cb540804e2cdaandunp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-createdandpage=main:emailandpgrp=main:emailande=opandmchn=emands=ciandmail=sys (PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.) If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/soapbox-audio-collective (Soapbox Audio Collective). ASBX shorts are an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by Jasmine Hunjan. Gabriel’s Last Ride was written and performed by Allan Maule Directed by Rachel Klem Production Manager: Griffin James https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Gabriels-Last-Ride-Allan-Maule-audio-v3.docx.pdf (Transcript of Gabriel’s Last Ride) Allan MauleRachel Klem Griffin JamesJasmine Hunjan Bios Allan Maule (Playwright and Actor – Gabriel) (he/him) is a Durham-based playwright with 12+ years of writing experience for the stage and digital media. Favorite productions of his plays include Tales and Fermentations (Seed Art Share), EverScape (NYC Fringe 2015 and Sonorous Road Theater), Two Late (Carrboro Arts Center 10×10 Festival), Imperfect Strangers (Sonorous Road Theater), and Framing the Shot (Sonorous Road Theater). Rachel Klem (Director) (she/her) has been a theatre artist in the Durham/ Chapel Hill/ Raleigh area since 2001. She ran Common Ground Theatre for 10 years and taught and directed at NC State’s University Theatre for 15. Rachel has only recently started learning about the wonderfulness of audio drama and really enjoys the collaborative process that it allows.Tamara KissaneASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)A five minute update about what’s happening with Artist Soapbox. Hint: It’s all good news!!! Transcript Hey Soapboxers! It’s Tamara here. I’m so excited to connect with… Read more "ASBX JP is a G-O! (A solo update by Tamara)"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3813Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:52:57 -040005:00falsefull<br /> A five minute update about what&#8217;s happening with Artist Soapbox. Hint: It&#8217;s all good news!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Transcript<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hey Soapboxers!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It’s Tamara here. I’m so excited to connect with you and to share an Artist Soapbox update with two big announcements. I’ve also included an audition reminder at the end.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Soapboxers! The projects we have in motion are filling my cup with hope and love. My kids are back in school and if all goes well and the schools stay open and we all stay healthy, then you are going to be up to your ears in a treasure trove of new ASBX content. So mask up inside and out. Vax up if you haven’t. Take care of and protect each other, including kids under 12, their educators and caregivers.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="https://igg.me/at/jesuspancake/x/181911#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The biggest news, the biggest first biggest news is that we have launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for our newest audio serial Jesus Pancake. That’s right, we are a Go Go!!</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Go to our <a href="https://igg.me/at/jesuspancake/x/181911#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indiegogo page</a> (How many times can I say, “Go”?) like, right now and show us some pancake love.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ok, Jesus Pancake!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The first nine episodes of Jesus Pancake will include 32 characters, almost 4 hours of content, original music, and lots of quirkiness. Forty two artists will be involved in this production (including production staff, designers, writers, and actors). This will be our most ambitious project yet! I think it can even be described as audacious. Like all of our audio content, Jesus Pancake will be available for free via all podcast platforms.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks to a generous grant from Manbites Dog Theater Fund, we are 1/3 of the way toward our funding goal. We need your assistance to make it the rest of the way! We&#8217;d be grateful if you support our campaign with dollars, by sharing this podcast, and spreading the good word far and wide about <a href="http://www.artistsoapbox.org/">Artist Soapbox</a> and the work we do.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To summarize, If you like audio fiction and like to pay the artists who make it, please contribute. In return, we will make awesome and compelling audio content for you to enjoy!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There’s a lot of info on that <a href="https://igg.me/at/jesuspancake/x/181911#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indiegogo page</a>, so go go over there for more.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The biggest biggest second news is that coming next, we are celebrating this fundraising campaign by releasing six short audio fiction pieces written and performed by NC artists.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> That’s right, we are pre-celebrating with gratitude and love. The six Artist Soapbox Shorts were specifically contributed by the artists to aid in fundraising and to get everyone excited about the Jesus Pancake that&#8217;s to come!! So much awesomeness.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We&#8217;ll be dripping out the Audio Shorts over the next few weeks, so stay tuned and follow us on the social medias. If you want them early, then bop over to our patreon page and become at patron at the $5 level and up. Monthly patronage is really essential to the maintenance and growth of our organization. Thank you for your support.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Let’s wrap up with an audition reminder:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We are casting for 3 short audio dramas as part of <a href="https://artistsoapbox.org/2021/08/10/announcing-auditions-for-food-for-thought/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Food for Thought project.</a> We will continue to accept auditions until these projects are cast,Tamara KissaneOvercoming creative inertia. Solo episode #2 with Mara Thomas.It’s the second of TWO solo episodes by Mara Thomas. If you haven’t listened to the first one yet, then scoot on back and listen to episode 146.… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3781Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:02:00 -040013:43falsefull147147It’s the second of TWO solo episodes by https://marathomas.com (Mara Thomas). If you haven’t listened to the first one yet, https://artistsoapbox.org/2021/08/04/146-you-are-here-navigating-your-creative-journey-thru-the-pandemic-with-mara-thomas/ (then scoot on back and listen) to episode 146. Mara Thomas is the MVP or VIP of ASBX. She has contributed 26 blog posts, participated in six podcast episodes thus far, and now is gifting Artist Soapbox listeners with 2 solo episodes. And they are amazing. You’ll hear Mara speak with her trademark honesty, vulnerability, wisdom and humor about her own journey thru the pandemic and her thoughts on how we as creatives can navigate this perpetually liminal space with courage and compassion. Enjoy. TRANSCRIPTION AND LINKS: Well, hello again, Soapboxers! Thank you so much for joining me for part two of this conversation. In the previous episode, I talked about the state of, I don’t know, shellshock, that my creativity has found itself in after the past year and a half. That, for me, one of the ways I got through this time was by putting my creativity in a box and locking it and putting it away. In the face of so much uncertainty around when and how and even if we’d get back to live performance, I just had to tune out. Now, though, I can feel it. This pressure that’s building inside that has to be released. It’s becoming too much to carry around and I have to find a way to channel it, which means reengaging with my creativity. But how? Like I mentioned last time, this is the “https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-day-2/ (messy middle)” where I’m suspended between “I used to do this thing” and “I’m doing this again. Here, in the messy, uncertain middle part, I’m staring down a different creative impediment — Inertia. How in the world do I muster up the energy to start again? Now that my creative practice has been mothballed for 17 months, how do I fit it back into my day? How do I get this ball rolling again? What’s even the point? The point, of course, is that engaging with creativity is essential to my overall mental health. It truly doesn’t matter if I’m just playing guitar for my dogs or writing long emails to my best friend, I feel most myself and have the best access to flow when I am engaged with self-expression. Beyond that, I have aspirations. I have stories I want to tell. I still love performing and being part of creative collaborations. So, it’s easy for me to identify my “why” …. And yet, recommitting to this practice means prioritizing it. It means making time in my day. After all, we like to believe that inspiration just hits us and that’s what compels us to pick up our instrument or sit at the keyboard. In my experience, inspiration is the byproduct of diligence; it is the happy though usually fleeting result of dedicated practice. I know, y’all. This is such a drag. I don’t want to have to work at this. I just want to sit down and instantly be able to type up the perfect story. I want to skip all the hard parts, always. When will I ever learn that that is a complete fool’s errand? Here’s where I have to check my tendency toward comparison and https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/11/11/make-more-pots-mara-thomas-guest-post-002/ (perfectionism). Those sneaky sneaks. The voices that tell me it should be easy and if it isn’t easy, then the problem is me. I must be doing something wrong. All those other people can do it — why not you, Mara? Sure, it is true that once in a while,Tamara KissaneYou are here. Navigating your creative journey thru the pandemic with Mara ThomasIt’s the first of TWO solo episodes by Mara Thomas. Mara Thomas is the MVP or VIP of ASBX. She has contributed 26 blog posts, participated in… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3770Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:20:00 -040013:51falsefull146146It’s the first of TWO solo episodes by https://marathomas.com (Mara Thomas). Mara Thomas is the MVP or VIP of ASBX. She has contributed 26 blog posts, participated in six podcast episodes thus far, and now is gifting Artist Soapbox listeners with 2 solo episodes. And they are amazing. You’ll hear Mara speak with her trademark honesty, vulnerability, wisdom and humor about her own journey thru the pandemic and her thoughts on how we as creatives can navigate this perpetually liminal space with courage and compassion. Enjoy. Transcription and Links: Hey friends. It’s really nice to talk to you. Before we really get into it, I just want to let you know that there will be links to many things in the show notes, so if you hear something that strikes a chord, we’ll have more resources at your proverbial fingertips. Also, we always love to hear from you. If you have questions, comments, or otherwise, drop us a line. It would make our day. Now: Sincere question: how are you? It’s nearly impossible for me to answer that question during normal times and even more absurd to expect an easy answer after the past 15+ months. There’s never really an easy answer, anyway. At least not in my experience. So here’s the complicated answer. Depending on the day or even the moment in the day, I might be sad. Or inspired. Or full of dread. Or motivated. Or lethargic. Or focused. Or angry. Or grateful. Or completely unmoored. Since early 2020, and I’m sure many of you can relate, there has been a lot of change in my life. Not only have we all collectively lived through a year of uncertainty and loss, having our worlds and our families’ worlds flipped upside down, for me personally I have been navigating a new path, studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling and https://marathomas.com/about/mental-health-support/ (starting my own business) as I look to make a mid-life career pivot. At the same time, I lost the job I had for over 13 years, taking away a sense of stability and security. I know so many of you have felt that particular blow this year, as well. Another challenge of the past year has been my health. Since early 2020 I’ve been experiencing health problems that bear a lot of resemblance to Long COVID. I got sick before the pandemic was in the news, so I never got tested, but whether it was COVID or not, since I got sick I have never been the same. I used to run long distances — in 2019 I even completed a marathon. Now I can’t run 3 miles without walking. My brain seems to have this perpetual state of cloudiness, like when you put your glasses back on after you took them off for a while and you realize how dirty the lenses are. Like, I can function, but I know there’s a film over it. From time to time, when I’m speaking out loud, even the simplest words and phrases are sometimes really hard to recall in the moment and I get stalled out mid-sentence. This spring, I wrestled with bouts of fatigue, another first for me. I had days where I slept all day. Days where even the simplest tasks — checking email, responding to texts — seemed overwhelming. My brain was so foggy that driving felt dangerous. I had a battery of tests done. The good news is, they could find nothing demonstrably wrong and I’m essentially a healthy person. The bad news is I don’t have any answers about why it was happening or if it’s likely to happen again. For those of you living with chronic fatigue, my heart really goes out to you. It’s immobilizing and I hope you have the support around you that you need. Now for some good updates from the past year. During the pandemic, I turned 40.Tamara KissaneCreekside with Winona: an audio play for young audiencesHow about a special summer treat? This episode is a short audio play for kids created by the Curious Theatre Collective. “In an effort to make our… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3734Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:45:00 -040017:06falsefull145145How about a special summer treat? This episode is a short audio play for kids created by the http://curioustheatrecollective.com (Curious Theatre Collective). “In an effort to make our work more accessible, and with the unique opportunity provided by the COVID-19 pandemic to try something new, the Curious Theatre Collective is delighted to present Creekside with Winona, our first audio play for young audiences. Inspiration for this piece was taken from our live production http://curioustheatrecollective.com/audio-plays/ (Creekside)http://curioustheatrecollective.com/audio-plays/ (: The Journey of a Young Environmentalist). The story focuses on Mia, a young girl who notices that something is wrong with the creek in her backyard. She is visited in her imagination by Winona LaDuke, Native American environmentalist and activist. Together they think about our environment and how we can work to protect it.” Please see http://curioustheatrecollective.com (curioustheatrecollective.com) for more information, including bios, a resource guide, the script, and more. Curious Theatre Collective tells the stories of remarkable women through original theater programming, inspiring young audiences to follow their curiosity, persevere through challenges, and believe in the power of their imagination. For more information, please see our website: curioustheatrecollective.com Creekside with Winona was written by the Curious Theatre Collective – Jessica Flemming, Julie Kaplan, Tamara Kissane, and Emma Nadeau, and recorded in the fall of 2020. It was directed by Jessica Flemming, with sound design by Emma Nadeau. Mia is played by Marleigh Purgar-McDonald. Winona is played by Rachel Leighson. This piece was recorded and produced on the unceded ancestral lands of the Eno, Lumbee, Shakori, Tuscarora, and Lenape tribes. Creekside with Winona is a fictional story inspired by the activism and environmentalism of the real life Winona LaDuke. For more information, please see http://curioustheatrecollective.com/audio-plays/ (the Curious Theatre Collective website.) This production is supported by a grant from the https://artsorange.org (Orange County Arts Commission). POSTSCRIPT: We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. In 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.org so you know as soon as fresh audio goodness drops. Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628andcnac=USandrsta=en_US(en_US)andcust=A55YE26SQPDL8andunptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578andt=andcal=cb540804e2cdaandcalc=cb540804e2cdaandcalf=cb540804e2cdaandunp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-createdandpage=main:emailandpgrp=main:emailande=opandmchn=emands=ciandmail=sys (PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.)Tamara KissaneElevating unheard voices with Rimsha Afzal and Karyn Raynor of The Ink ProjectThe Ink Project is “a global writers’ liaison that elevates the narrative of underrepresented writers & storytelling.” How do they do that and what does that mean?… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3696Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:58:00 -040052:41falsefull144144https://www.theinkproject.org (The Ink Project) is “a global writers’ liaison that elevates the narrative of underrepresented writers and storytelling.” How do they do that and what does that mean? I’m excited to share this conversation with Rimsha Afzal, the founder and artistic director, and Karyn Raynor, the managing director of The Ink Project. In this episode, you’ll hear Rimsha and Karyn discuss the mission and impetus for forming The Ink Project and do a deep dive into one of their programs — https://www.theinkproject.org/programs (The New Voices Program,) which is a virtual writing and development seminar. About midway thru our conversation, Rimsha outlines https://www.theinkproject.org/about (the four bulletin points) that are crucial to upholding the mission of https://www.theinkproject.org (The Ink Project) and how she and Karyn achieved clarity around their purpose and direction. This episode is full of encouragement, out of the box thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, program development ideas, and global perspective. Enjoy the episode. BIOS: Rimsha Afzal (she, her, hers), Founder and Artistic Director of The Ink Project, is an actor, playwright, and poet. After a hiatus of not performing due to a lack of artistic opportunity for women of color in her area, she transformed her frustration into the birth of The Ink Project. Through this organization, she curated a writing and development seminar for underrepresented writers and launched a global virtual spoken word and poetry collective titled, “Dear 2020.” She has written a collection of poems under the quintette realm of mental health, nature, culture and identity, self-compassion, and humanity. She stands behind artists who aim to empower and elevate our society by reflecting truthful narratives of marginalized groups. She holds a Master of Arts from Duke University. Karyn Raynor (she, her, hers, Managing Director of The Ink Project, is a theatre artist, writer, and playwright. She has written two full-length plays, one of which she is currently submitting to festivals around the country for review and staging. Playwriting is her passion, as she loves telling stories through dialogue, especially stories that would otherwise never be heard. She has been with The Ink Project since its inception, and it is her mission to share her love of writing and her experience with others so that more stories may be told by those who will discover the power of their voices through this medium. Hear Karyn and Rimsha’s work in the Declaration of Love audio anthology! https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/10/27/dol-3-agape/ (Agape: Declaration of Love Episode 3) (written by Karyn Raynor!) https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/10/28/dol-4-stone-flower/ (Stone Flower: Declaration of Love Episode 4) (starring Rimsha Afzal!) Transcripts available upon request. Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com. Thanks. POSTSCRIPT: We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. In 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.Tamara KissaneAnother avenue to healing. Poetry and process with Naima Yetunde InceWe cover some ground in this one! Writing plays and poetry, vulnerability and transformation, strength and gentleness, mental health and healing, and process, process, creative process —… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3682Tue, 18 May 2021 11:08:00 -040039:21truefull143143We cover some ground in this one! Writing plays and poetry, vulnerability and transformation, strength and gentleness, mental health and healing, and process, process, creative process — my favorite topics! In this episode, you’ll hear the wisdom of poet and playwright Naima Yetunde Ince. Our starting place is https://smile.amazon.com/Pure-Poetry-Naima-Yetunde-Ince/dp/0578747766/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=naima+yetunde+inceandqid=1621187653andsr=8-1 (Pure), Naima’s her most recent poetic memoir — but friends from there we go so many places! Bio: Naima Yetunde Ince is an emerging playwright whose signature is distinct through the medium of the spoken word. Naima has fallen in love with the art of storytelling. Naima has been writing and performing spoken word poetry for over 10 years. Naima is also a published author. Her most recent publication “https://smile.amazon.com/Pure-Poetry-Naima-Yetunde-Ince/dp/0578747766/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=naima+yetunde+inceandqid=1621187653andsr=8-1 (Pure A book of Poetry),” is a poetic memoir that will take the reader on a special journey learning more about who Naima is as a person and storyteller. Naima is also a playwright, her Play “Men Always Leave” had two successful productions in the Triangle area of North Carolina. The play was produced by the Cary Players in February 2019. Previously, Men Always Leave first debuted in the area at the Women’s Theater Festival in the summer of 2016. Naima is originally from Brooklyn, New York. Currently, she is working on another full-length play entitled Cry Pry Put On Lipstick and is hopeful for future stage productions of this work. Naima says, “I can feel when God is speaking through me to give the creative license through whatever medium I am working on, be it a spoken word poem or stage play.” It’s a very special gift to have and Naima does not take it lightly. Naima holds two degrees, a Master’s Of Professional Studies in Arts and Cultural Management from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Studies from SUNY Purchase College. Naima’s website: https://nyiproductions.com (https://nyiproductions.com) Transcripts available upon request. Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com. Thanks. POSTSCRIPT: We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. In 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.org so you know as soon as fresh audio goodness drops. Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628andcnac=USandrsta=en_US(en_US)andcust=A55YE26SQPDL8andunptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578andt=andcal=cb540804e2cdaandcalc=cb540804e2cdaandcalf=cb540804e2cdaandunp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-createdandpage=main:emailandpgrp=main:emailande=opandmchn=emands=ciandmail=sys&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;...Tamara KissaneEngaging young audiences with arts educator, Dylan Bailey.Dylan Bailey is a Raleigh-based theatre artist and arts educator. In this episode, Dylan talks about theatre for youth and young audiences as performer, teacher, and creator… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3669Mon, 10 May 2021 10:08:00 -040048:17falsefull142142Dylan Bailey is a Raleigh-based theatre artist and arts educator. In this episode, Dylan talks about theatre for youth and young audiences as performer, teacher, and creator in all kinds of spaces (both virtual and in-person). This episode has a bit of everything — it’s so much fun! — you’ll hear about charcuterie, a train, the Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, Peter Rabbit, Atlantis, a half dozen North Carolina theatre companies, and more. Enjoy! Dylan Bailey is a Raleigh-based theater artist and arts educator. He holds a BFA in Theatre for Youth from East Carolina University. In 2020 he was recognized as an “Outstanding Arts Educator” by Chatham Life and Style in their publication’s Best of the Year event. He currently serves as a Women’s Theatre Festival team member, is a member of Pure Life Theatre’s core leadership, and works as Seed Art Share’s managing director. In his free time, he writes plays for young audiences! He’s acted with Seed Art Share, Burning Coal Theatre, Pittsboro Youth Theatre, Theatre in the Park, and Summer Storybook Theatre. As a teaching artist, he has worked with SAY, NCT, Raleigh Little Theatre, Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, TAP, The ArtsCenter, Seed Art Share, Burning Coal Theatre, and Starbright Little Players. Transcripts available upon request. Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com. Thanks. POSTSCRIPT: We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. In 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.org so you know as soon as fresh audio goodness drops. Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628andcnac=USandrsta=en_US(en_US)andcust=A55YE26SQPDL8andunptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578andt=andcal=cb540804e2cdaandcalc=cb540804e2cdaandcalf=cb540804e2cdaandunp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-createdandpage=main:emailandpgrp=main:emailande=opandmchn=emands=ciandmail=sys (PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.) If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/soapbox-audio-collective (Soapbox Audio Collective). LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS: https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (Master Builder) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (The New Colossus) https://artistsoapbox.org/declaration-of-love/ (Declaration of Love audio anthology) https://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Artist Soapbox on Patreon) https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (Buy us a Ko-fi) CONNECT AND FOLLOW:Tamara KissaneStoryteller Alexus Rhone dresses truth with story to create a more compassionate world.Storyteller Alexus Rhone is a writer, producer, artistic theologian and “revolutionary artist” devoted to candidly exploring the power of truth when ‘dressed’ in story. Her specialty is… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3650Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:52:00 -040057:58truefull141141Storyteller Alexus Rhone is a writer, producer, artistic theologian and “revolutionary artist” devoted to candidly exploring the power of truth when ‘dressed’ in story. Her specialty is true first person narratives told by adults for adults thru her company https://www.alexusrhone.com (Truth Meets Story, LLC). In this episode, we talk about vulnerability and the importance of storytelling for adults in an judgment-free zone, developing a story for a particular audience, storytelling as a means to expand empathy, create solutions, and fulfill Alexus’ mission to create a more compassionate world. And of course, it’s chock full of stories! Alexus Rhone holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and a Bachelor of Journalism/Public Relations degree from the University of Texas at Austin. The host of the weekly faith and adult-storytelling series “Jesus, Jazz and Dessert Wine@Vespers”, Lex currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. https://www.alexusrhone.com (www.alexusrhone.com) Transcripts available upon request. Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com. Upcoming Events: Every life is a brand and every brand has a story. Join writer/producer/artistic theologian Alexus Rhone as she shares the five stories every brand must tell: https://www.facebook.com/events/947978499298066/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A%2229%22%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3A%22plan_user_invited%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7Dandnotif_id=1619393302385513andnotif_t=plan_user_invitedandref=notif ( “5 Stories Every Brand Must Tell” is an intro to storytelling workshop.) April 29, April 30, May 1, 2021. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-stories-every-brand-must-tell-intro-to-storytelling-thursday-tickets-152000456457 (Tickets here.) Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Alexus’ first book “Premature Pleasures”, during a special edition of Jesus, Jazz and Dessert Wine@Vespers, 5:30pm EST, Saturday, May 22. http://www.alexusrhone.com (www.alexusrhone.com) POSTSCRIPT: We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. It’s 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.org so you know as soon as fresh audio goodness drops. Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at PayPal.Tamara Kissane140: Big feelings and big fun. Writing audio theatre for children with writer and composer Matthew HagerImagination + Heart + Audio Storytelling. Dive into a trio of treats with Giselle la Trent the Gazellephant, and Spotted, Blotted, Polka-Dotted: the Story of Peter the… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3624Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:35:00 -040043:19falsefull140140Imagination + Heart + Audio Storytelling. Dive into a trio of treats with Giselle la Trent the Gazellephant, and Spotted, Blotted, Polka-Dotted: the Story of Peter the Hippo, and STUCK Stories, all three created by Matthew Hager and produced by Aggregate Theatre Company. In this episode, multi-hyphenate theatre artist Matthew Hager discusses his original audio dramas for kids and the young at heart. (You’ll even hear some clips!) Matthew shares his process for creating audio theatre, his thoughts about writing for children, and the power, flexibility and meaning-making of story for all ages. P.S. You may recognize Matthew’s voice from hearing him in https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/10/28/dol-4-stone-flower/ (Stone Flower), Episode 4 of Artist Soapbox’s Declaration of Love audio series. BIO: Matthew Hager is a theatre artist living in Raleigh, NC. As an actor, Matthew has performed with organizations such as North Carolina Theatre, North Carolina Symphony, Bulldog Ensemble Theatre, Manbites Dog, Deep Dish, and is a company member with Burning Coal Theatre Company. Last year, Matthew performed the role of Doug in “Stone Flower” as part of Artist Soapbox’s Declaration of Love audio series. As a musical theatre composer, Matthew has written two children’s musicals and co-developed other original musicals with North Carolina Theatre Conservatory and Justice Theatre Project. In 2017, Matthew created https://www.aggregatetheatre.com (Aggregate Theatre Company) with the mission of developing a younger theatregoing audience in the Triangle by producing material specifically tailored for families and young professionals. Since that time, Aggregate has produced eight productions (including six world premieres) ranging from stage plays, to musicals, to audio dramas. In 2020, Matthew was the recipient of a United Arts of Wake County Artist Support Grant for the purpose of adapting his musical Giselle la Trent the Gazellephant into an audio production to be released later this year. Mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJpvOEZFyqI (Stuck Stories – Bonus Episode – “Peter the Hippo”) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNiHwoaQhhoandlist=PLEaKjiI2gkbYoAIKZnjs0j2_OsU1HsVNd (Stuck Stories – All Episodes) https://www.aggregatetheatre.com (Aggregate Theatre Company) https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/10/28/dol-4-stone-flower/ (Stone Flower: Declaration of Love Episode 4) https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/03/25/068-in-a-word/ (068: Lost and Found with the cast of IN A WORD.) POSTSCRIPT: We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. It’s 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.org so you know as soon as fresh audio goodness drops. Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast.Tamara KissaneThere goes my love. Episode 6 of The New ColossusHave a tissue handy cuz this is the end. With final #6, ASBX has dropped all episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS audio drama. Thanks for listening. ***… Read more "There goes my love. Episode 6 of The New Colossus"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3617Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:41:17 -040023:40truefull<br /> Have a tissue handy cuz this is the end. With final #6, ASBX has dropped all episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS audio drama. Thanks for listening.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episode 6 of 6 of the audio drama&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE NEW COLOSSUS</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A continuation of episode 5. Full of fractures and farewells, this is the final episode of The New Colossus.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Featuring a musical number written and performed by Skylar Gudasz. (Masha)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Excerpt of The Waste Land, a poem by T.S. Elliot<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of them has a gun…what could possibly go wrong? A darkly comic reboot of Chekhov’s classic THE SEAGULL, this rollicking tale examines the pitfalls of making art and making love in modern day America.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Would you like to read along?&nbsp;Here’s the&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-New-Colossus-Audio-Drama-Transcript-for-Website.pdf">transcript of the entire piece Episodes 1-6</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> CONTENT WARNING:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus Audio drama is rated R for content.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episodes contain: explicit language, lust and sexual situations, gunfire, death, dysfunctional conversations, illness, bad theatre, anti-patriotism, drinking, and arm-wrestling. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry.&nbsp;We hope you enjoy….<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/">The New Colossus</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> THE NEW COLOSSUS CAST AND CREW:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cast:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> IRINA: Edith Snow*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> TRIG: John Jimerson<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> NINA: Carly P. Jones<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> KONRAD: Ron McGill<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MASHA: Skylar Gudasz*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MEDDIE: Ryan Ladue<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PAULINA: Susannah Hough<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SORIN: Michael Foley<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ANONYMOUS INTERVIEWEE: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Skylar and Edith also composed and performed original music as part of their roles!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Team:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: Barbette Hunter and Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Tamara Kissane<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SOUND DESIGNER: Sam Elia<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> AUDIO ENGINEER: Cameron Fitzpatrick<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ADDITIONAL RECORDING SUPPORT: James Phillips<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GRAPHIC DESIGN: Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> RECORDED at:&nbsp;<a href="https://trailblazerstudios.com/">Trailblazer Studios</a>&nbsp;in Raleigh, NC<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is a production of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective with support from the Manbites Dog Theater Fund, the patrons of Artist Soapbox, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Timothy McMackin, and Trailblazer Studios.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Written by Tamara Kissane. Produced by Artist Soapbox + Soapbox Audio Collective.<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com">http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><a href="http://www.artistsoapbox.Tamara KissaneThe K-Rad Chronicles. Episode 5 of The New ColossusIt’s three years later for #5. Whew, it’s intense on the shore. ASBX is dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS via the Artist Soapbox feed.… Read more "The K-Rad Chronicles. Episode 5 of The New Colossus"

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  ]]>It’s three years later for #5. Whew, it’s intense on the shore. ASBX is dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS via the Artist Soapbox feed.… Read more "The K-Rad Chronicles. Episode 5 of The New Colossus"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3611Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:32:38 -040019:51truefull<br /> It&#8217;s three years later for #5. Whew, it&#8217;s intense on the shore. ASBX is dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS via the Artist Soapbox feed. Here’s the second to the last episode.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episode 5 of 6 of the audio drama&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE NEW COLOSSUS</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Three years have passed. Much has changed, and unfortunately, much has remained the same.&nbsp; New arrivals and impending departures, and always….ART.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is the beginning of Act Two.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Featuring original music written and performed by Skylar Gudasz (Masha).<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of them has a gun…what could possibly go wrong? A darkly comic reboot of Chekhov’s classic THE SEAGULL, this rollicking tale examines the pitfalls of making art and making love in modern day America.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Would you like to read along?&nbsp;Here’s the&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-New-Colossus-Audio-Drama-Transcript-for-Website.pdf">transcript of the entire piece Episodes 1-6</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> CONTENT WARNING:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus Audio drama is rated R for content.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episodes contain: explicit language, lust and sexual situations, gunfire, death, dysfunctional conversations, illness, bad theatre, anti-patriotism, drinking, and arm-wrestling. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry.&nbsp;We hope you enjoy….<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/">The New Colossus</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> THE NEW COLOSSUS CAST AND CREW:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cast:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> IRINA: Edith Snow*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> TRIG: John Jimerson<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> NINA: Carly P. Jones<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> KONRAD: Ron McGill<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MASHA: Skylar Gudasz*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MEDDIE: Ryan Ladue<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PAULINA: Susannah Hough<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SORIN: Michael Foley<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ANONYMOUS INTERVIEWEE: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Skylar and Edith also composed and performed original music as part of their roles!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Team:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: Barbette Hunter and Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Tamara Kissane<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SOUND DESIGNER: Sam Elia<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> AUDIO ENGINEER: Cameron Fitzpatrick<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ADDITIONAL RECORDING SUPPORT: James Phillips<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GRAPHIC DESIGN: Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> RECORDED at:&nbsp;<a href="https://trailblazerstudios.com/">Trailblazer Studios</a>&nbsp;in Raleigh, NC<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is a production of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective with support from the Manbites Dog Theater Fund, the patrons of Artist Soapbox, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Timothy McMackin, and Trailblazer Studios.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Written by Tamara Kissane. Produced by Artist Soapbox + Soapbox Audio Collective.<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.Tamara KissaneFun, Fun, Fun Day! Episode 4 of The New ColossusThree times the FUN in this fourth episode! ASBX is dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS via the Artist Soapbox feed. Here’s #4! *** Episode… Read more "Fun, Fun, Fun Day! Episode 4 of The New Colossus"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3603Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:53:01 -040033:59truefull<br /> Three times the FUN in this fourth episode! ASBX is dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS via the Artist Soapbox feed. Here’s #4!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episode 4 of 6 of the audio drama&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE NEW COLOSSUS</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Welcome to Fun, Fun, Fun Day!!! Irina’s the MC of this backyard blow out that includes arm-wrestling, jockeying for position, public performances, and passion.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is the end of Act One.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Featuring a musical number written and performed by Edith Snow (Irina).<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of them has a gun…what could possibly go wrong? A darkly comic reboot of Chekhov’s classic THE SEAGULL, this rollicking tale examines the pitfalls of making art and making love in modern day America.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Would you like to read along?&nbsp;Here’s the&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-New-Colossus-Audio-Drama-Transcript-for-Website.pdf">transcript of the entire piece Episodes 1-6</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> CONTENT WARNING:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus Audio drama is rated R for content.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episodes contain: explicit language, lust and sexual situations, gunfire, death, dysfunctional conversations, illness, bad theatre, anti-patriotism, drinking, and arm-wrestling. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry.&nbsp;We hope you enjoy….<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/">The New Colossus</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> THE NEW COLOSSUS CAST AND CREW:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cast:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> IRINA: Edith Snow*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> TRIG: John Jimerson<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> NINA: Carly P. Jones<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> KONRAD: Ron McGill<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MASHA: Skylar Gudasz*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MEDDIE: Ryan Ladue<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PAULINA: Susannah Hough<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SORIN: Michael Foley<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ANONYMOUS INTERVIEWEE: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Skylar and Edith also composed and performed original music as part of their roles!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Team:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: Barbette Hunter and Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Tamara Kissane<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SOUND DESIGNER: Sam Elia<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> AUDIO ENGINEER: Cameron Fitzpatrick<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ADDITIONAL RECORDING SUPPORT: James Phillips<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GRAPHIC DESIGN: Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> RECORDED at:&nbsp;<a href="https://trailblazerstudios.com/">Trailblazer Studios</a>&nbsp;in Raleigh, NC<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is a production of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective with support from the Manbites Dog Theater Fund, the patrons of Artist Soapbox, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Timothy McMackin, and Trailblazer Studios.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Written by Tamara Kissane. Produced by Artist Soapbox + Soapbox Audio Collective.<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com">http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><a href="http://www.Tamara KissaneTell me something you didn't plan. Episode 3 of The New ColossusListen to this and you’re half-way there! ASBX is dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS in the Artist Soapbox feed over the next couple weeks.… Read more "Tell me something you didn’t plan. Episode 3 of The New Colossus"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3594Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:39:45 -040021:01truefull<br /> Listen to this and you&#8217;re half-way there! ASBX is dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS in the Artist Soapbox feed over the next couple weeks. Here’s the third!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episode 3 of 6 of the audio drama&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE NEW COLOSSUS</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Clothes come off and feelings surface.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Paulie and Irina come undone. Trig unleashes the dragon. Konrad roves with his camera. Trig and Nina go fishing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of them has a gun…what could possibly go wrong? A darkly comic reboot of Chekhov’s classic THE SEAGULL, this rollicking tale examines the pitfalls of making art and making love in modern day America.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Would you like to read along?&nbsp;Here’s the&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-New-Colossus-Audio-Drama-Transcript-for-Website.pdf">transcript of the entire piece Episodes 1-6</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> CONTENT WARNING:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus Audio drama is rated R for content.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episodes contain: explicit language, lust and sexual situations, gunfire, death, dysfunctional conversations, illness, bad theatre, anti-patriotism, drinking, and arm-wrestling. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry.&nbsp;We hope you enjoy….<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/">The New Colossus</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> THE NEW COLOSSUS CAST AND CREW:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cast:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> IRINA: Edith Snow*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> TRIG: John Jimerson<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> NINA: Carly P. Jones<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> KONRAD: Ron McGill<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MASHA: Skylar Gudasz*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MEDDIE: Ryan Ladue<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PAULINA: Susannah Hough<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SORIN: Michael Foley<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ANONYMOUS INTERVIEWEE: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Skylar and Edith also composed and performed original music as part of their roles!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Team:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: Barbette Hunter and Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Tamara Kissane<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SOUND DESIGNER: Sam Elia<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> AUDIO ENGINEER: Cameron Fitzpatrick<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ADDITIONAL RECORDING SUPPORT: James Phillips<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GRAPHIC DESIGN: Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> RECORDED at:&nbsp;<a href="https://trailblazerstudios.com/">Trailblazer Studios</a>&nbsp;in Raleigh, NC<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is a production of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective with support from the Manbites Dog Theater Fund, the patrons of Artist Soapbox, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Timothy McMackin, and Trailblazer Studios.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Written by Tamara Kissane. Produced by Artist Soapbox + Soapbox Audio Collective.<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com">http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><a href="http://www.artistsoapbox.org">http://www.artistsoapbox.org</a><br />Tamara KissaneWhat did you think of my play? Episode 2 of The New ColossusASBX is dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS in the Artist Soapbox feed over the next couple weeks. Here’s the second! *** Episode 2 of… Read more "What did you think of my play? Episode 2 of The New Colossus"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3580Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:27:20 -040023:19truefull<br /> ASBX is dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS in the Artist Soapbox feed over the next couple weeks. Here’s the second!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episode 2 of 6 of the audio drama&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE NEW COLOSSUS</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Konrad solicits feedback from friends and family about his disastrous backyard play.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> “The New Colossus Feedback Sessions with Konrad Arkin. We’re rolling.”<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of them has a gun…what could possibly go wrong? A darkly comic reboot of Chekhov’s classic THE SEAGULL, this rollicking tale examines the pitfalls of making art and making love in modern day America.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Would you like to read along?&nbsp;Here’s the&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-New-Colossus-Audio-Drama-Transcript-for-Website.pdf">transcript of the entire piece Episodes 1-6</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> CONTENT WARNING:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus Audio drama is rated R for content.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episodes contain: explicit language, lust and sexual situations, gunfire, death, dysfunctional conversations, illness, bad theatre, anti-patriotism, drinking, and arm-wrestling. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry.&nbsp;We hope you enjoy….<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/">The New Colossus</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> THE NEW COLOSSUS CAST AND CREW:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cast:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> IRINA: Edith Snow*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> TRIG: John Jimerson<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> NINA: Carly P. Jones<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> KONRAD: Ron McGill<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MASHA: Skylar Gudasz*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MEDDIE: Ryan Ladue<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PAULINA: Susannah Hough<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SORIN: Michael Foley<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ANONYMOUS INTERVIEWEE: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Skylar and Edith also composed and performed original music as part of their roles!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Team:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: Barbette Hunter and Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Tamara Kissane<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SOUND DESIGNER: Sam Elia<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> AUDIO ENGINEER: Cameron Fitzpatrick<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ADDITIONAL RECORDING SUPPORT: James Phillips<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GRAPHIC DESIGN: Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> RECORDED at:&nbsp;<a href="https://trailblazerstudios.com/">Trailblazer Studios</a>&nbsp;in Raleigh, NC<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is a production of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective with support from the Manbites Dog Theater Fund, the patrons of Artist Soapbox, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Timothy McMackin, and Trailblazer Studios.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Written by Tamara Kissane. Produced by Artist Soapbox + Soapbox Audio Collective.<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com">http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><a href="http://www.artistsoapbox.org">http://www.artistsoapbox.org</a><br />Tamara KissaneTry to like it, Mother, ok? Episode 1 of The New ColossusYou’ve heard us talk about it, now we’re bringing it! ASBX will be dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS in the Artist Soapbox feed over… Read more "Try to like it, Mother, ok? Episode 1 of The New Colossus"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3570Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:19:42 -040018:35truefull<br /> You&#8217;ve heard us talk about it, now we&#8217;re bringing it! ASBX will be dropping all six episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS in the Artist Soapbox feed over the next couple weeks. And here&#8217;s the first!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episode 1 of 6 of the audio drama <a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THE NEW COLOSSUS</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Semi-famous actor, Irina Arkin, returns to her hometown to experience THE NEW COLOSSUS, her son’s original performance piece. Irina’s tart review: “It needs a colossal amount of work.”<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *This episode features original music written by Skylar Gudasz (Masha) and performed by the cast.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus is an unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A family of frustrated, attention-starved artists flocks to the seashore. One of them has a gun…what could possibly go wrong? A darkly comic reboot of Chekhov’s classic THE SEAGULL, this rollicking tale examines the pitfalls of making art and making love in modern day America.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Website: <a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Would you like to read along?&nbsp;Here’s the&nbsp;<a href="https://thenewcolossus.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-New-Colossus-Audio-Drama-Transcript-for-Website.pdf">transcript of the entire piece Episodes 1-6</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> CONTENT WARNING:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The New Colossus Audio drama is rated R for content.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Episodes contain: explicit language, lust and sexual situations, gunfire, death, dysfunctional conversations, illness, bad theatre, anti-patriotism, drinking, and arm-wrestling. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry.&nbsp;We hope you enjoy….<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/">The New Colossus</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> THE NEW COLOSSUS CAST AND CREW:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cast:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> IRINA: Edith Snow*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> TRIG: John Jimerson<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> NINA: Carly P. Jones<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> KONRAD: Ron McGill<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MASHA: Skylar Gudasz*<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> MEDDIE: Ryan Ladue<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PAULINA: Susannah Hough<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SORIN: Michael Foley<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ANONYMOUS INTERVIEWEE: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *Skylar and Edith also composed and performed original music as part of their roles!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Team:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Aurelia Belfield<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION MANAGER: Kyma Lassiter<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: Barbette Hunter and Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Tamara Kissane<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SOUND DESIGNER: Sam Elia<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> AUDIO ENGINEER: Cameron Fitzpatrick<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ADDITIONAL RECORDING SUPPORT: James Phillips<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GRAPHIC DESIGN: Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> RECORDED at:&nbsp;<a href="https://trailblazerstudios.com/">Trailblazer Studios</a>&nbsp;in Raleigh, NC<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Graphic by Kaley Morrison<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is a production of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective with support from the Manbites Dog Theater Fund, the patrons of Artist Soapbox, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Timothy McMackin, and Trailblazer Studios.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Written by Tamara Kissane. Produced by Artist Soapbox + Soapbox Audio Collective.<a href="http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.Tamara KissaneWriting and Producing Audio Drama Part Two (Women’s Theatre Festival Con Workshop)Part Two of a two-part workshop on Writing and Producing Audio Drama from the Women’s Theatre Festival Conference in 2020. The 2 hour workshop was presented via… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3553Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:17:00 -040001:04:10falsefull139139Part Two of a two-part workshop on Writing and Producing Audio Drama from the Women’s Theatre Festival Conference in 2020. The 2 hour workshop was presented via Zoom by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane on July 29, 2020. (L-R) Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane This episode, Part Two features the fabulous Executive Producer Aurelia Belfield and covers the producing aspect of making audio dramas including casting, production teams, rehearsal and recording, budgets, and more. https://artistsoapbox.org/2021/03/17/138-writing-and-producing-audio-drama-part-one/ (The previous episode, Part One), focused almost exclusively on tips for writing audio dramas based on Tamara’s experience writing Master Builder and the New Colossus. Since this workshop, Aurelia and Tamara produced an audio drama anthology titled thehttps://artistsoapbox.org/declaration-of-love/ ( Declaration of Love )(released in October 2020) and released a podcast episode specifically about producing that anthology during COVID. https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/10/26/130-declaration-of-love-producers/ (Bonus Episode: A conversation with the producers of the Declaration of Love audio anthology, Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane) As always, we are sharing thoughts and suggestions based on our experiences at the moment of recording. You might do things differently, and we might do things differently in the future, but there’s lots here to get your wheels turning and hopefully, to encourage you to make your own audio dramas. FYI: What you are about to hear is essentially raw footage scooped from Zoom. We cleaned it up a little by deleting big pauses and such, but it sounds exactly like it was – a live virtual workshop on Zoom during the pandemic. Big thanks to Chelsea Russell for covering the tech during our live session and Johannah Maynard Edwards who gave us the ok to share this via Artist Soapbox. If you’d like to submit to the Women’s Theatre Festival and Conference 2021, submissions are open until April 16 More info on https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/ (https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com) BIOS Tamara Kissane, Founder and Executive Director of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective: Tamara Kissane is a Durham-based playwright, theatre-maker, parent, and podcaster forhttp://www.artistsoapbox.org/ ( Artist Soapbox) (http://www.artistsoapbox.org/ (www.artistsoapbox.org)). In 2020, Tamara was the Piedmont Laureate and received Outstanding Contribution to the Arts from Chatham Life and Style. Recent audio drama projects: the Declaration of Love Anthology (2020), The New Colossus (2020), Master Builder (2019), and several serial audio pieces in development. http://aurelia-nicole.carrd.co (Aurelia Belfield), Music Supervisor and Executive Producer: Aurelia Belfield is a creative drawn to all mediums. She’s appeared as a performer on stage and screen, had her written work produced, has produced audio dramas like The New Colossus and The Declaration Of Love, and has served as music supervisor for several award winning films and television shows. POSTSCRIPT We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. It’s 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes,Tamara KissaneWriting and Producing Audio Drama Part One (Women's Theatre Festival Con Workshop)Part One of a two-part workshop on Writing and Producing Audio Drama from the Women’s Theatre Festival Conference in 2020. The 2 hour workshop was presented via… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3544Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:22:00 -040052:11falsefull138138Part One of a two-part workshop on Writing and Producing Audio Drama from the Women’s Theatre Festival Conference in 2020. The 2 hour workshop was presented via Zoom by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane on July 29, 2020. (L-R) Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane Part One focuses on tips for writing audio dramas based on Tamara’s experience writing Master Builder and the New Colossus. Part Two (dropping tomorrow!) will feature the wit and wisdom of Executive Producer Aurelia Belfield and will cover the producing aspect of making audio dramas including casting, production teams, rehearsal and recording, etc. FYI: What you are about to hear is essentially raw footage scooped from Zoom. We cleaned it up a little by deleting big pauses and such, but it sounds exactly like it was – a live virtual workshop on Zoom during the pandemic. Big thanks to Chelsea Russell for covering the tech during our live session and Johannah Maynard Edwards who gave us the ok to share this via Artist Soapbox. If you’d like to submit to the Women’s Theatre Festival and Conference 2021, submissions are open until April 16 More info on https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/ (https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com) Bios Tamara Kissane, Founder and Executive Director of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective: Tamara Kissane is a Durham-based playwright, theatre-maker, parent, and podcaster forhttp://www.artistsoapbox.org/ ( Artist Soapbox) (http://www.artistsoapbox.org/ (www.artistsoapbox.org)). In 2020, Tamara was the Piedmont Laureate and received Outstanding Contribution to the Arts from Chatham Life and Style. Recent audio drama projects: the Declaration of Love Anthology (2020), The New Colossus (2020), Master Builder (2019), and several serial audio pieces in development. http://aurelia-nicole.carrd.co (Aurelia Belfield), Music Supervisor and Executive Producer: Aurelia Belfield is a creative drawn to all mediums. She’s appeared as a performer on stage and screen, had her written work produced, has produced audio dramas like The New Colossus and The Declaration Of Love, and has served as music supervisor for several award winning films and television shows. POSTSCRIPT We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. It’s 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.org so you know as soon as fresh audio goodness drops. Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628andcnac=USandrsta=en_US(en_US)andcust=A55YE26SQPDL8andunptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578andt=andcal=cb540804e2cdaandcalc=cb540804e2cdaandcalf=cb540804e2cdaandunp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-createdandpage=main:emailandpgrp=main:emailande=opandmchn=emands=ciandmail=sys (PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.) If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit &lt;a href=&quot;https://fundraising....Tamara KissaneGo for it! Interdisciplinary artist Jinna Kim on DIY, productivity, and a nonlinear creative journeyJinna Kim describes herself as an interdisciplinary artist — I would also describe her as a multi-disciplinary artist! From food photography to filmmaking to everything in between,… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3523Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:21:00 -040041:51falsefull137137Jinna Kim describes herself as an interdisciplinary artist — I would also describe her as a multi-disciplinary artist! From food photography to filmmaking to everything in between, Jinna follows her curiosity and jumps in feet first to build her skill sets and continue to grow. You’ll hear us discuss Jinna’s first short documentary, Chinese Girl Wants Vote, and works in progress. We discuss storytelling choices, intention and impact, continuous improvement and embracing that Do It Yourself Energy, persevering despite rejection, and more. Bio: Jinna Kim was born in Masan, South Korea and immigrated to the United States as a toddler. She is an award winning interdisciplinary artist who became a filmmaker during quarantine. Originally trained in classical music, Jinna began her professional career in arts administration working at the Public Theater, and then the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). While in NYC, Jinna received fellowships from Korea Society and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement. After completing her MBA at the University of Virginia, Jinna moved to Charlotte, North Carolina to work at a major bank. Jinna is a prolific actor, writer, filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist. She was recognized in Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 listing in 2019. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinnazkim/ (@jinnazkim) “Chinese Girl Wants Vote” is a documentary-style short film created about lesser-known suffragist Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee. The project was produced during quarantine in response to growing anti-Asian sentiment during COVID-19 and in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The year 2020 also marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, for American women’s constitutional right to vote. This episode includes a short clip from Chinese Girl Wants Vote to transition into the beginning of our conversation. You’ll hear an additional clip including Dr. Lee’s words read aloud at the very end of this episode. Transcript of this episode available upon request. Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com. Links https://dp.la/item/8b310b359b6fe6d07e7f3e8145dce25b?q=Chinese%20Girl%20Wants%20Vote (Digital Public Library of America: Chinese Girl Wants Vote) https://indyweek.com/culture/stage/womens-theatre-festival-asian-american/ (Women’s Theatre Festival Highlights Asian American Theater and Film in a Time of Dangerous Rhetoric (2020)) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mabel-ping-hua-lee (Women’s History site on Mabel Ping-Hua Lee) https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mabel-ping-hua-lee (National Park Service on Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee) https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chinese-Exclusion-Act (Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882) https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/asian-american-racism-violence-1127876/ (Rolling Stone article: What you can do about Anti-Asian Violence) POSTSCRIPT We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land,Tamara KissaneHey friends, Theatre's NOT Dead with host, Keyanna AlexanderLet’s start with a fill in the blank. Theatre’s NOT dead, theatre IS ______________. What did you fill in? How did you finish that sentence? I’m so… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3460Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:25:00 -040036:52truefull136136Let’s start with a fill in the blank. Theatre’s NOT dead, theatre IS ______________. What did you fill in? How did you finish that sentence? I’m so curious. Send me your answers and let me know. In this episode, I spoke with just the right person to fill in that blank, Keyanna Alexander, the host of https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEcnfmPwBirRO5mDPutuLw (Theatre’s NOT Dead). https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEcnfmPwBirRO5mDPutuLw (Theatre’s NOT Dead) is a live streaming talk show on YouTube that updates every Tuesday. On TND, Keyanna and her guests discuss the transition of virtual theatre and the intersectionality of identity and arts advocacy. In our conversation, you’ll hear Keyanna talk about the inception, aspirations, and production of Theatre’s Not Dead, what it’s like to be the host of a talk show, what she learns from her guests, and her thoughts on the future of theatre. As a side note, I washttps://youtu.be/Oakpm9-ZpEU ( featured on TND )shortly after Keyanna and I recorded this conversation for Artist Soapbox. I’m super grateful for being a guest on TND and I hope I added something valuable about writing during a pandemic during my chattering on. If you’ve only ever listened to my voice, https://youtu.be/Oakpm9-ZpEU (then pop over) and see my actual face talking on a screen. I was buzzing with adrenaline and three cups of coffee so… whew! While you are there, check out all the TND episodes on YouTube because the previous guests have been amazing. Keyanna Alexander, host of Theatre’s NOT Dead Bio: Keyanna Alexander (She/Her) is a freelance theatre maker, focusing on directing, streaming and playwriting. She is excited to return to the screen as an actor! When Keyanna isn’t watching anime, you can find her serving as the Associate Artistic Director of Women’s Theatre Festival, the Vice Chair of the Southeastern Theatre Conference Women+ in Theatre Committee, and the Assistant Director of Logistics for the National Black Theatre Festival. She discusses the transition of virtual theatre and the intersectionality of identity and arts advocacy through her talk show, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOEcnfmPwBirRO5mDPutuLw (Theatre’s NOT Dead with Keyanna Alexander), which updates every Tuesday on YouTube. Mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oakpm9-ZpEUandlist=PLgQM0W9tRsstQNJnc156zKmaIjN15VbNbandindex=2andt=825s (Writing in a Pandemic: Tamara Kissane) (Theatre’s Not Dead with Keyanna Alexander) https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/08/12/lauren-van-hemert/ (082: Arts journalism, podcasting, and RDU on Stage with Lauren Van Hemert) Transcript of this episode available upon request. Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com. POSTSCRIPT We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. It’s 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.Tamara KissaneWhen it's messy and we must: Creative process with the poet HokisArtist Soapbox begins the year with Hokis, poet and deep thinker. Listen in and find encouragement and support, practical tips to guide your creative process, great vulnerability,… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3410Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:26:00 -040050:17truefull135135Artist Soapbox begins the year with Hokis, poet and deep thinker. Listen in and find encouragement and support, practical tips to guide your creative process, great vulnerability, and a generous sprinkling of inspiration. This is a grownup and roving conversation that touches on grief, the death of a parent, adoption, sexual trauma, identity, creative evolution or revolution, and importantly…how to write when it’s messy and when you must. Thanks to Hokis for leaving it all on the table. Hokis is an American poet of Armenian descent. She is founder and Senior Editor of Headline Poetry and Press, and her work is widely available digitally and in print- most recently in Indi(e) Blue’s “As the World Burns” and the Gloucester Poetry Festival’s anthology “Pandemic Poetry 2020.” Hokis’s debut collection, “OnBecoming: Aesthetic Evolution of this Rising Ancestor”https://www.amazon.com/OnBecoming-Aesthetic-Evolution-Rising-Ancestor/dp/B08KBQS8WD/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=onbecoming+hokisandqid=1602796005andsr=8-1 ( is available on Amazon.com). For more information, visit https://hokis.blog/ (hokis.blog). Mention: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/beauty-puzzle (The Radiolab’s podcast episode on The Beauty Puzzle )(aesthetic evolution) Transcript of this episode available upon request. Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com. Postscript We are hard at work here in Artist Soapbox land, launching into 2021 with projects a plenty. I’ll share when I’m able, but be assured that much is percolating behind the scenes. It’s 2021, I am slowing down the podcast episodes, but I still have many to come this year. Please stay subscribed on your podcast platform of choice and follow ASBX on the socials and at artistsoapbox.org so you know as soon as fresh audio goodness drops. Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628andcnac=USandrsta=en_US(en_US)andcust=A55YE26SQPDL8andunptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578andt=andcal=cb540804e2cdaandcalc=cb540804e2cdaandcalf=cb540804e2cdaandunp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-createdandpage=main:emailandpgrp=main:emailande=opandmchn=emands=ciandmail=sys (PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.) If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/soapbox-audio-collective (Soapbox Audio Collective). LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS: https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (Master Builder) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (The New Colossus) https://artistsoapbox.org/declaration-of-love/ (Declaration of Love audio anthology) https://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Artist Soapbox on Patreon) https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (Buy us a Ko-fi)Tamara KissaneGoodbye 2020. (Onwards to 2021!)It’s the last podcast episode of the year for Artist Soapbox! As I record this, I have an over-abundance of feelings and not all of them are… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3357Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:59:00 -040017:44truefull134134It’s the last podcast episode of the year for Artist Soapbox! As I record this, I have an over-abundance of feelings and not all of them are getting along. Some are in down-right conflict. What a year. What a productive, frustrating, hopeful, disappointing, infuriating, tender, tragic, hilarious, inspiring, bittersweet sh!tshow of a year…personally and professionally. That’s how it’s been for me. How has 2020 been for you? This is usually when the year in review stuff happens. What did we accomplish? What did we learn? What were the wins, what were the fails? What’s the plan for next year? I’ll get into some of that in this episode, but first I wanna say that – At this moment, I am feeling intense gratitude for you, for all the listeners and patrons and for all of the artists I’ve worked with this year. Thank you for your support. Without it, there would be no Artist Soapbox podcasts and audio dramas. Thank you for connecting. Thank you for helping us to build a community during a very isolating and isolated year. Artist Soapbox has accomplished so much this year despite or in spite of 2020 challenges. Sincerely, thank you, friends. Although gratitude is the feeling that is eclipsing almost everything else… At this moment, I am also feeling grief for all that we lost. I am also feeling anxious for what is to come. At this moment, I am feeling hopeful. I am feeling relieved by what might be. At this moment, I am feeling love, and I’m very much in my messy feelings. How are you feeling? How many feelings are you carrying right now? How many feelings have you carried over the course of the last hour? Over the course of the day? I imagine you are carrying a lot. I imagine it’s complicated. It is for me anyway, so if you’re wondering…you are not alone in this. Why am I saying this? Why am I saying this? I don’t know… Because I feel like it needs to be said out loud. And I guess, more importantly — Because if you are listening to my voice right now — I wanna say congratulations. We made it, friends. We made it to December 2020. And guess what? We’re still connected. We’re still here. And if you are feeling up and down and mixed up and all sorts of ways — we are in this together. We are here together smack in the midst of life. And I know I’m stating the obvious, but life is one freaking mixed bag. For me, 2020 has been a hefty sized, ever expanding, reach-in-and-you-don’t-know-what-you’re-gonna-get kinda epic mixed bag. What does one do with that? What did you do with all the things 2020 threw at you? What are some of the things we did at Artist Soapbox? What are we thinking about for 2021? (Well, those are some of the things I talk about in episode 134.) Hope you enjoy episode #134. Be well, Tamara Transcript available upon request. Please reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com. Thanks. LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS: https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (Master Builder) The New...Tamara KissaneCollaborative Writing 2: The Last Glacier HotelUnder the right circumstances and with the right people for me, creative collaboration is my happiest happy place. This is the second of two ASBX episodes about… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3340Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:21:00 -040050:23falsefull133133Under the right circumstances and with the right people for me, creative collaboration is my happiest happy place. This is the second of two ASBX episodes about writing scripted audio fiction collaboratively. You’ll hear from the Soapbox Audio Collective Writing Team 2 that includes Allan Maule, Ian Finley and me, Tamara Kissane. Together we’re writing The Last Glacier Hotel. This episode and https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/11/18/132-collaborative-writing-1-jesus-pancake/ (the previous one )are windows into our collaborative writing process and include things we learned, tips for other writers who might want to try this, and tantalizing details about the stories of Jesus Pancake and The Last Glacier Hotel. (Transcript available upon request. Reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com) L-R: Allan Maule, Ian Finley, Tamara Kissane BIOS: Allan Maule is a Durham-based playwright and writer with more than twelve years of writing experience for the stage and digital media. Favorite productions of his plays include EverScape (NYC Fringe 2015 and Sonorous Road Theater), Two Late (Carrboro Arts Center 10×10 Festival), Tales and Fermentations (Seed Art Share), and Framing the Shot (Sonorous Road Theater). Allan also worked as a video game writer and voice director on the online RPG Fallen Earth and the serious games GE2050 and Uptick. Allan is a graduate of Duke University and holds a masters in performance studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ian Finley holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from the Tisch School at New York University. In 2012, he was named the Piedmont Laureate in the field of Playwriting and Screenwriting by the arts councils of central North Carolina. He is the author of many plays, you’ll see them listed in the show notes including: The Nature of the Nautilus (winner of the Kennedy Center’s Jean Kennedy Smith Award), And There Was War in Heaven (finalist for the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference), Native, The Greeks, 1960, Jude the Obscure, Suspense, A Perfect Negroni, 11:50, the Our Histories cycle of site-specific plays for Burning Coal and the First Night site-specific plays for Seed Art Share. ASBX Episodes: https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/11/18/132-collaborative-writing-1-jesus-pancake/ (132: Collaborative Writing 1: Jesus Pancake) https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/04/21/121-measuring-the-mass-of-a-rom-com-structure-process-and-science-with-playwright-allan-maule/ (121: Measuring the mass of a rom-com. Structure, process, and science with playwright Allan Maule.) https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/03/31/ian-finley/ (105: Art and education in times of crisis with Ian Finley, playwright and educator) https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/03/ianfinley/ (043: What good is a bad first draft? Playwright and arts educator Ian Finley extols the power of revision) https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/08/13/040-how-do-we-build-audiences-for-our-work-playwright-allan-maule-considers-marketing-theatre-in-the-triangle/ (040: How do we build audiences for our work? Playwright Allan Maule considers marketing theatre in the Triangle) LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS: https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (Master Builder) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (The New Colossus)Tamara KissaneCollaborative Writing 1: Jesus PancakeHave you ever written with other people? I don’t mean in the same room all quietly chipping away at your individual writing — I mean have you… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3327Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:46:00 -040047:41falsefull132132Have you ever written with other people? I don’t mean in the same room all quietly chipping away at your individual writing — I mean have you ever collaborated during the creation phase, writer’s room-style where you’re together breaking the story, pitching ideas, fleshing out characters, debating storylines on a shared project? If you have done this, how did it go? What worked, what didn’t? What are the pros and cons? What did you learn about yourself? If you haven’t, does that writing process interest you? How do you imagine it would go? What’s your ideal collaborative writing experience? Under the right circumstances and with the right people for me, creative collaboration is my happiest happy place. This is the first of two ASBX episodes about writing scripted audio fiction collaboratively. You’ll hear from the Soapbox Audio Collective Writing Team 1 that includes Juliana Finch, Katy Koop, Mara Thomas and me, Tamara Kissane. Together we’re writing Jesus Pancake. This episode and the next are windows into our collaborative writing process and include things we learned, tips for other writers who might want to try this, and tantalizing details about the stories of Jesus Pancake and The Last Glacier Hotel. (Transcript available upon request. Reach out to artistsoapbox@gmail.com) L-R: Juliana Finch, Mara Thomas, Katy Koop, Tamara Kissane BIOS Juliana Finch “sounds the way good bourbon tastes.” A Georgia-born, North Carolina-based singer/songwriter with strong Americana roots, Juliana earns her spot in a long tradition of storytelling songwriters with a sultry, soothing voice and carefully crafted lyrics. Go ahead. Find her on social media @writeplayrepeat. (She’s also a screenwriter and playwright!) Katy Koop is a writer and theatre artist based in Raleigh, NC. Her plays have been produced in part and in whole in New York City, Minneapolis, and Raleigh. Her cultural criticism and personal essays have been published in Indy Week, Electric Literature, Hello Giggles, Femsplain, and more. She most recently worked as a writer on Artist’s Soapbox’s Jesus Pancake. You can find her on twitter at @katykooped and more information at katykoop.com. Mara Thomas is a Durham-based playwright, actor, musician and teaching artist. A local musician for over 15 years, Mara can usually be found making noise in the punk group Cold Cream but, y’know, COVID. Since she can’t blast her face off at punk shows these days, Mara is channeling that energy into a Master’s program at NC State for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. ASBX Episodes: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/10/22/juliana-finch/ (051: Wanna keep going? Singer/songwriter Juliana Finch encourages well-nourished artists, productivity, and community) Dangerous: Declaration of Love Episode 7 (written by Katy Koop) https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/10/29/dol-9-stretchy-shorts/ (Stretchy Shorts: Declaration of Love Episode 9 (Mara Thomas, actor)) Some of Mara’s posts about creativity resources (Note: Mara has written about 2 dozen blog posts on ASBX): * https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/01/29/cleaning-house-mara-thomas-asbx-blog-post-007/ (Cleaning house): Making space for creativity* &lt;a href=&quot;https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/02/26/nourish-your-creative-self-mara-tho...Tamara KissaneOffering stillness and kindred support. A conversation with NC Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green“And this is one of those times where I feel like I need to give myself permission to stand still, looking from one side to the other,… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3271Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:32:00 -040045:00falsefull131131“And this is one of those times where I feel like I need to give myself permission to stand still, looking from one side to the other, up and down, looking at my neighbors. And I mean that in a very global sense, experiencing what people are going through, asking myself, is there a place for me to be a kindred support to them right now? I’m asking myself, what does it mean to be human inside of this season where we are all facing tremendous trepidation?” Jaki Shelton Green, NC Poet Laureate In this episode, our North Carolina Poet Laureate, the incredible Jaki Shelton Green, delivers restorative words, creative encouragement, and spiritual succor. It’s no accident that we released this interview on the Monday of Election Week; consider this a balm for your unease and a motivation to claim your narrative. Listen and breathe as Jaki muses about writing through difficult times, retreating ‘SistaWRITE style’, and her amazing new poetry album https://jakisheltongreen.com/the-river-speaks-of-thirst/ (The River Speaks of Thirst). A quick shout out to The North Carolina Writers’ Network and their upcoming online conference Nov 10-14, 2020. Jaki Shelton Green will be delivering the keynote address on Friday, November 13. The North Carolina Writer’s Network is a membership organization that provides programs and resources for writers of all levels of skills and experience in NC and beyond. For more info: http://www.ncwriters.org/ (www.ncwriters.org) Photo by Sylvia Freeman https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/131-ASBX-Jaki-Shelton-Green-transcript.docx.pdf (Click here to read the transcript of this interview.) BIO: https://jakisheltongreen.com (Jaki Shelton Green) is the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate. When he appointed her in 2018, Governor Cooper stated that “Jaki Shelton Green brings a deep appreciation of our state’s diverse communities to her role as an ambassador of North Carolina literature. Jaki’s appointment is a wonderful new chapter in North Carolina’s rich literary history.” Her collegiate and professional experiences include currently teaching Documentary Poetry at the Duke University Center for Documentary Studies, Visiting Professor for the Carlow University MFA Program, Lenoir-Rhyne University Writer-in-Residence, Duke University Teaching for Equity Fellow, 2019 Barnard College Africana Studies Department Lewis-Ezekoye Distinguished Lecturer, 2019 UNC Chapel Hill Sonja Stone Memorial Lecturer, Taller Portobelo Artist Colony Portobelo Panama, University of Panama, Department of Cultural Resources for Brazil, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Distinguished Visiting Writer, North Carolina Turkish Association, Alhambra Cultural Center in Marrakech Morocco, NC Symphony, NC African American Cultural Heritage Commission. She is the owner of SistaWRITE and co-partner with Dream Yourself Awake and Vertikal Creative Ventures providing writing retreats and travel excursions for women writers in Sedona Arizona, Ocracoke North Carolina, Agadir Morocco, and Tullamore Ireland. A few additional resources: INDYWeek: https://indyweek.com/music/features/jaki-shelton-green-river-speaks-of-thirst/ (N.C. Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green’s “The River Speaks of Thirst” Reclaims Stolen Breath)Tamara KissaneAlways: Declaration of Love Episode 11The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3244Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:31:00 -040006:14falsefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 11, written by Thaddaeus Edwards is titled Always. How do we encompass the ocean of love we feel for our child? Always is an ode to a parent-child relationship seen through a looking glass and reflected through a pane of love. Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Always was written by Thaddaeus Edwards Directed by Aurelia Belfield Performed by: Trevor Johnson (Dad) https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Declaration-of-Love_-Always.pdf (Transcript of Always) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Thaddaeus EdwardsTrevor JohnsonL-R: Thaddaeus Edwards, Trevor Johnson (photo by Alex Maness) BIOS: Thaddaeus Edwards (Playwright, Always): Thaddaeus declares his love for Durham, NC, where he lives, daily. He has performed with Bulldog Ensemble Theater, Hidden Voices, Manbites Dog, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, among many others. Sharp-eared listeners have previously heard him as Lionel in Artist Soapbox’s Audio Drama production of Master Builder. Trevor Johnson (Actor, Always): Trevor is a long time resident of Durham, NC and a native of New Bern, NC. He was in Everybody, Jump and Leaving Eden with PlayMakers Repertory Company, and has acted in various other regional performances. Trevor has degrees from UNC-CH and NCCU. He is a family man and home inspector who enjoys the outdoors and gardening. Trevor plays Dad in Always. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (LISTEN to our newest audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS. )The New Colossus Audio Drama is a totally unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL. https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (LISTEN to our 2019 audio drama MASTER BUILDER). MASTER BUILDER tells the story of the rise and fall of Helen ‘Sully’ Sullivan, an intensely passionate and ambitious architect who designs outrageous homes for the very rich. It was inspired by Henrick Ibsen’s classic, The Master Builder published in 1892.Tamara KissaneConstellation: Declaration of Love Episode 10The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3231Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:27:00 -040007:30falsefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 10, written by Aurelia Belfield is titled Constellation. Love. How do we know when we’ve found it? Does it hit us like a meteor speeding through space? Is it there and gone like a once in a lifetime comet? Or is it so many tiny, shining moments against the night sky of our lives, quietly connecting to form a big, beautiful picture? Join Margot and Ravi while they find out in this romcom about friends, lovers, and the finest 90s RandB hits. Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Constellation was written by Aurelia Belfield Directed by Aurelia Belfield Performed by: AhDream Smith (Margot) and Lamont Reed (Ravi) https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Aurelia_DOLConstellation_Draft2.pdf (Transcript of Constellation) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. L-R: Aurelia Belfield, AhDream Smith, Lamont Reed BIOS: Aurelia Belfield (Playwright, Constellation): Aurelia is a creative multi-hyphenate living in NC. The hyphens include: music supervisor, as well as screen and stage performer, writer, and producer. In Declaration Of Love you will see her as producer, director, playwright (Constellation), and actor (Rita, Game On). She has a passion for audio dramas and is proud to bring you this anthology alongside her co-producer Tamara Kissane, as well as the full length audio drama The New Colossus, both of which can be found on your podcast platform of choice. AhDream Smith (Actor, Constellation): AhDream is a multi-disciplinary artist who is always exploring new ways to express herself. Born in the Chicago suburbs and raised in the blues capital of Memphis, the blood memory pulsing through her veins sings of the Great Migration while her imagination wanders into the dimensions of Afro-futurism; a world unrelated to this one. Previously, a New York based actor, she is now training to receive her Masters of Fine Arts at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s Professional Actor Training Program and is also a resident actor at Playmakers Reparatory Company. She attained her Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University majoring in American Studies, concentrating in Race and Ethnic Studies. AhDream plays Margot in Constellation. Lamont Reed (Actor, Constellation) is originally from Winston Salem and has had the privilege of acting in theaters around the triangle. He is currently based in Atlanta where he continues to do theatre. Lamont plays Ravi in Constellation. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook: https://www.facebook.Tamara KissaneStretchy Shorts: Declaration of Love Episode 9The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3220Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:44:00 -040010:10truefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 9, written by Tori Grace Nichols is titled Stretchy Shorts. Stretchy Shorts is a speculative fiction piece calling in the preparation, organization, and care humans have developed for each other in effort to survive the end of the world. A queer couple is propelled into action when the fated moment arrives. Will they make it? Have they prepared enough? And what will they wear?? Survival depends on these important questions. Content warning: Adult language Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Stretchy Shorts was written by Tori Grace Nichols Directed by Tamara Kissane Performed by: Mara Thomas (Narrator), JoRose (Viney), Tori Grace Nichols (Bo) https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Stretchy-Shorts-Transcript.pdf (Transcript of Stretchy Shorts) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Tori Grace NicholsJoRoseMara ThomasL-R: Tori Grace Nichols (photo by T. Hunter), JoRose, Mara Thomas BIOS: Tori Grace Nichols (Playwright, Actor, Stretchy Shorts) describes themself as a prismatic performance artist and can be seen performing drag with the House of Coxx and comedy with Punch Up Comedy in Durham. Recent acting credits in The Triangle include Dreaming (assistant puppeteer) with Duke Performances, Men on Boats (Sumner) with The Justice Theater Project, and Freakshow (Mr. Flip) with The Women’s Theatre Festival. They are currently the lead documentarian for the Kaleidoscopic Dream Projexns project in collaboration with Durham Art Asylum and Gallery of the Streets. Tori Grace plays Bo in Stretchy Shorts. JoRose (Actor, Stretchy Shorts) is an actor, producer, teacher in the Durham area. She REALLY wanted to be an astronaut but her mom told her no, so now she dances in the air in her Cabarets “Cult Your Nights” instead. JoRose plays Viney in Stretchy Shorts. Mara Thomas (Actor, Stretchy Shorts): Mara is a Durham-based playwright, actor, musician and teaching artist. A local musician for over 15 years, Mara can usually be found making noise in the punk group Cold Cream but, y’know, COVID. Since she can’t blast her face off at punk shows these days, Mara is channeling that energy into a Master’s program at NC State for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Mara plays the Narrator in Stretchy Shorts. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) LISTEN to our newest audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS.Tamara KissaneHappy Anniversary: Declaration of Love Episode 8The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3211Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:43:00 -040008:12falsefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 8, written by Lakeisha Coffey is titled Happy Anniversary. Sometimes the love is so deep it’s hard to find the right words to say, even on the most special occasions. Happy Anniversary is a love story about expressing the inexpressible. Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Happy Anniversary was written by Lakeisha Coffey Directed by Aurelia Belfield Performed by: Thaddaeus Edwards (Calvin) and Hazel Edmond (Melissa) https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DOL-Happy-Anniversary.pdf (Transcript of Happy Anniversary) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Lakeisha CoffeyThaddaeus EdwardsHazel EdmondL-R: Lakeisha Coffey (photo by Steven Messina), Thaddaeus Edwards, Hazel Edmond BIOS: Lakeisha Coffey (Playwright, Happy Anniversary): Lakeisha began her artistic expression on stage acting in the Raleigh-Durham theater community. Having shared in the backstage fun as a stage manager and costume designer, she now shares her talent of creative storytelling as a writer. Thaddaeus Edwards (Actor, Happy Anniversary): Thaddaeus declares his love for Durham, NC, where he lives, daily. He has performed with Bulldog Ensemble Theater, Hidden Voices, Manbites Dog, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, among many others. Sharp-eared listeners have previously heard him as Lionel in Artist Soapbox’s Audio Drama production of Master Builder. Thaddaeus plays Calvin in Happy Anniversary. Hazel Edmond (Actor, Happy Anniversary): Hazel has performed throughout the regions. As a voice-over talent, she has had the opportunity to lend her voice to many training videos and commercials. Her best skill though, might be her positive attitude and excitement to bring the work of talented playwrights to life. Hazel plays Melissa in Happy Anniversary. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (LISTEN to our newest audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS. )The New Colossus Audio Drama is a totally unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL. https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (LISTEN to our 2019 audio drama MASTER BUILDER). MASTER BUILDER tells the story of the rise and fall of Helen ‘Sully’ Sullivan, an intensely passionate and ambitious architect who designs outrageous homes for the very rich. It was inspired by Henrick Ibsen’s classic, The Master Builder published in 1892.Tamara KissaneDangerous: Declaration of Love Episode 7The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3201Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:42:00 -040011:12falsefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 7, written by Katy Koop is titled Dangerous. Dangerous is a queer love story told in letters and fairytales, inspired by the letters of Hans Christian Andersen and Edvard Collin, as well as Andersen’s original ‘The Little Mermaid’. Content Warning: violence, death, murder ~ general dark themes Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Dangerous was written by Katy Koop Directed by Tamara Kissane Performed by: Emily Levinstone (E) and Natalie Sherwood (H). https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Dangerous-Draft-9.2.20.pdf (Transcript of Dangerous) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Katy KoopEmily LevinstoneNatalie SherwoodL-R: Katy Koop, Emily Levinstone (photo by Katlyn Wright), Natalie Sherwood (photo by JR Photography) BIOS: Katy Koop (Playwright, Dangerous): Katy is a writer and theatre artist based in Raleigh, NC. Her plays have been produced in part and in whole in New York City, Minneapolis, and Raleigh. Her cultural criticism and personal essays have been published in Indy Week, Electric Literature, Hello Giggles, Femsplain, and more. She most recently worked as a writer on Artist’s Soapbox’s Jesus Pancake. You can find her on twitter at @katykooped and more information at katykoop.com. Emily Levinstone (Actor, Dangerous): Emily is a Durham-based actor and musician. She graduated from Duke in 2017 with a degree in Music (classical vocal performance) and Theater Studies. Favorite credits include Parallel Lives with the Women’s Theatre Festival, Serial with Sonorous Road, and Mr. Burns, a post-electric play with Manbites Dog. Emily plays E in Dangerous. Natalie Sherwood (They/She, Actor, Dangerous): Natalie is a 2019 graduate of Atlantic Acting School’s Summer Intensive in NYC, as well as NC State University, where they earned a theatre minor and frequented University Theatre’s stages. Their most notable University Theatre roles include Sunny in The Exonerated, Meg in Leading Ladies, Yente in Fiddler on the Roof, and Antigone in The Burial at Thebes. Most recently, they co-starred in BARE Theater’s Marat/Sade as Jean-Paul Marat–stay tuned for the show’s relaunch in 2021! Natalie plays H in Dangerous. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) LISTEN to our newest audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS.Tamara KissaneOpen Book: Declaration of Love Episode 6The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3192Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:15:00 -040008:11truefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 6, written by Jack Reitz is titled Open Book. Open Book is a quirky and comedic encounter between a woman and her new brother-in-law and asks how much we really need (or want!) to know about our family. Content Warning: language; sex; adult situations Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Open Book was written by Jack Reitz Directed by Aurelia Belfield Performed by: Abbey Toot (Amy) and Dan Toot (Carey). https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Open-Book-8-26-20.pdf (Transcript of Open Book) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Jack ReitzAbbey TootDan TootL-R: Jack Reitz, Abbey Toot (photo by Tanya Young ), Dan Toot (photo by Tanya Young) BIOS: Jack Reitz (Playwright, Open Book): Jack is an actor, writer, and improvisor based Durham, NC. He is a stakeholder with Mettlesome (www.thisismettlesome.com), a collective of artists producing smart and funny work in Durham. Abbey Toot (Actor, Open Book): Abbey is a teaching artist currently teaching, acting, vocal coaching and directing in the Raleigh/Triangle area of North Carolina. She teaches Voice and Speech at Elon University and has taught Acting, Voice, Speech and other classes at UC Irvine, UNC Chapel Hill and USCB. She teaches singing lessons through Kathleen’s Piano and Voice Studio. Abbey is certified in Miller Voice Method (inaugural cohort) and has extensive training in Fitzmaurice Voicework, Knight/Thompson Speechwork, Linklater and other voice methodologies. Abbey plays Amy in Open Book. Dan Toot (Actor, Open Book): Dan is an Actor, Musician and Educator based in Carrboro. He received his MFA at UNC Chapel Hill, his BFA from the Hartt School, and is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy. He is represented by Talent One, and you can learn more at http://www.dantoot.com/ (www.dantoot.com). Dan plays Carey in Open Book. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (LISTEN to our newest audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS. )The New Colossus Audio Drama is a totally unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL. https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (LISTEN to our 2019 audio drama MASTER BUILDER). MASTER BUILDER tells the story of the rise and fall of Helen ‘Sully’ Sullivan, an intensely passionate and ambitious architect who designs outrageo...Tamara KissaneLove is All I Know: Declaration of Love Episode 5The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3181Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:13:00 -040011:30falsefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 5, written by Robin Carmon Marshall is titled Love is All I Know. What are the sacrifices we’ve made for love? How does love change us? Love Is All I Know is a journey of love throughout the span of one woman’s life. Love is her guiding force and how she moves through the world. It truly is all she knows. Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Love is All I Know was written by Robin Carmon Marshall Directed by Aurelia Belfield Performed by: Lakeisha Coffey (Woman) and Carly Prentis Jones (Daughter). https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Love-Is-All-I-Know-website-copy-converted.pdf (Transcript of Love is All I Know) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Robin Carmon MarshallLakeisha CoffeyCarly Prentis JonesL-R: Robin Carmon Marshall (photo by Aaron Marshall), Lakeisha Coffey (photo by Steven Messina), Carly Prentis Jones BIOS: Robin Carmon Marshall (Playwright, Love is All I Know): Robin is a Playwright/ Director/Performer/Activist/Teacher. Her works have been produced by Mordecai Historic Park , New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Burning Coal Theatre Company/Oakwood Educators, Cary Playwrights/24 Hour Festival 2014, Long Island University Honors Conference, Nassau County Correctional Facility, Memorial Presbyterian Church, and National Black Theatre Festival. Her play, From the Boot of Timberland, is performed in Domestic Violence Workshops. The North Carolina native is currently serving as the Executive Director of MOJOAA Performing Arts Company. Marshall has a M.F.A. in Playwriting from Adelphi University and is a Drama Teacher in North Carolina. Lakeisha Coffey (Actor, Love is All I Know): Lakeisha began her artistic expression on stage acting in the Raleigh-Durham theater community. ‘Love is All I Know’ is her first performance in an audio drama. Having shared in the backstage fun as a stage manager and costume designer, she now shares her talent of creative storytelling as a writer. Lakeisha plays Woman in Love is All I Know. Carly Prentis Jones (Actor, Love is All I Know): Raleigh native, Carly Prentis Jones, is a theatre artist and vocalist performing on stages throughout the Triangle. Most recently, she has enjoyed working with playwrights on new works such as Orange Light by Howard Craft, XIX by Jacqueline Lawton, and the new audio drama, The New Colossus by Tamara Kissane. Carly received her training at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where she earned degrees in Vocal Performance, Black Music History, and Arts Administration. Stay tuned for her next projects: http://www.carlyprentisjones.com/ (www.carlyprentisjones.com). Carly plays Daughter in Love is All I Know. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox)Tamara KissaneStone Flower: Declaration of Love Episode 4The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3170Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:11:00 -040007:57truefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 4, written by Areon Mobasher is titled Stone Flower. “Stone Flower” is about Mary, a civil engineer under so much pressure, she just might collapse. A contemporary office drama with a lot of heart, Stone Flower pulls back the curtain on our public vs. private personas. Content Warning: Language Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Stone Flower was written by Areon Mobasher Directed by Tamara Kissane Performed by: Rimsha Afzal (Mary) and Matthew Hager (Doug) Original Music by: Areon Mobasher https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DOLStoneFlower.pdf (Transcript of Stone Flower) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Areon MobasherRimsha AfzalMatthew HagerL-R: Areon Mobasher, Rimsha Afzal (photo by Lamour Foto), Matthew Hager (photo by Curtis Scott Brown ) BIOS: Areon Mobasher (Playwright, “Stone Flower”): Areon is an actor, writer, and musician, among other unspeakable things. He graduated from North Carolina State University in 2018 with a BA in Literature and a minor in Theatre. He’s been involved in the Triangle theatre scene as an actor, composer, and sound designer since 2014. He normally does not refer to himself in the third person. Instagram/Twitter: @areonmobasher Rimsha Afzal (Actor, Stone Flower): Rimsha is the Artistic Director of The Ink Project, a global writers’ liaison that serves to increase visibility of underrepresented writers and narratives. She is also a dedicated actor who has been seen in several productions including The Container (2019) and Blue Sky (2016). Rimsha holds a Master’s degree in Bioethics from Duke University and is proud of her abilities to switch between an artist and scientist. She plays “Mary”/Mehrnaz in Stone Flower. Matthew Hager (Actor, StoneFlower): Matthew is a theatre artist living in Raleigh, NC. As an actor, Matthew has performed with North Carolina Symphony, North Carolina Theatre, Bulldog Ensemble Theater, Manbites Dog, Deep Dish, and Burning Coal (company member), among others. When not performing, Matthew teaches voice and acting for NC Theatre Conservatory and writes children’s musicals. In 2017, Matthew started Aggregate Theatre Company with the mission of developing a younger theatre going audience in the Triangle. Matthew plays Doug in “Stone Flower.” CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.Tamara KissaneAgape: Declaration of Love Episode 3The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3149Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:48:00 -040009:22falsefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 3, written by Karyn Raynor is titled Agape. Terra awakens in a strange place with a new acquaintance who presents her with the decision of a lifetime. Strap in for a taste of Buck Rogers meets 2020. Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Agape was written by Karyn Raynor Directed by Tamara Kissane Performed by: Jessica Flemming (Gworp) and Sarah Koop (Terra). https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DOL-Agape-KRaynor.pdf (Transcript of Agape) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Karyn RaynorJessica FlemmingSarah KoopL-R: Karyn Raynor, Jessica Flemming, Sarah Koop (photo by Sara Littlejohn) BIOS: Karyn Raynor (Playwright, Agape): Karyn is a podcaster, writer, and theater artist who resides in the Triangle. This is her first produced audio drama and she is so excited to have it released to the public. She wants to thank her best friend and podcast cohost Aubree (check out the podcast Chick-Lit), and her husband Judson for their continued support. Jessica Flemming (Actor, Agape): Jessica is an actor, singer, stage manager, and theatre educator. With over 20 years experience, Jessica has worked with many wonderful artists and makers from across the country. Most recently she has worked with Curious Theatre Collective, Women’s Theatre Festival, Bulldog Theater Ensemble, and Bare Theatre. Jessica plays Gworp in Agape. Sarah Koop (Actor, Agape): Sarah is a Raleigh native and local theatre artist. She has worked with companies like the Women’s Theatre Festival, Manbites Dog Theatre Company, and Justice Theatre Project. You can keep track with her and her future projects on @sarahk00p. Sarah plays Terra in Agape. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (LISTEN to our newest audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS. )The New Colossus Audio Drama is a totally unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL. https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (LISTEN to our 2019 audio drama MASTER BUILDER). MASTER BUILDER tells the story of the rise and fall of Helen ‘Sully’ Sullivan, an intensely passionate and ambitious architect who designs outrageous homes for the very rich. It was inspired by Henrick Ibsen’s classic, The Master Builder published in 1892.Tamara KissaneGame On: Declaration of Love Episode 2The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3141Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:46:00 -040009:50falsefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 2, written by Tamara Kissane is titled Game On. Snuggle in for a mellow game of Candy Corner with long-time friends, Rita and Sheree. Game On is a sweet comedic peek into what it means to find love, find life, and stay friends forever. Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. Game On was written by Tamara Kissane Directed by Tamara Kissane Performed by: Aurelia Belfield (Rita) and Kyma Lassiter (Sheree). https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Declaration-of-Love-Game-On-TKissane.pdf (Transcript of Game On) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Tamara KissaneAurelia BelfieldKyma LassiterL-R: Tamara Kissane (photo by Erin Bell), Aurelia Belfield, Kyma Lassiter BIOS: Tamara Kissane (Playwright, Game On): Tamara is a Durham-based playwright, parent, producer, and podcaster. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Artist Soapbox (www.artistsoapbox.org). Recent audio projects include: The New Colossus and Master Builder audio dramas. Tamara is the 2020 Piedmont Laureate. Aurelia Belfield (Actor, Game On): Aurelia is a creative multi-hyphenate living in NC. The hyphens include: music supervisor, as well as screen and stage performer, writer, and producer. She has a passion for audio dramas and is proud to bring you this anthology alongside her co-producer Tamara Kissane, as well as the full length audio drama The New Colossus. She plays Rita in Game On and is the playwright for Constellation. Kyma Lassiter (Actor, Game On) Kyma is a performing artist who resides in Raleigh, NC. Some of her favorite theatre credits include: A Doll’s House Remodeled (JTP); The Piano Lesson (Cape Fear Regional Theater) and uncletom:deconstructed (The Conciliation Project). Kyma is also the Arts and Outreach Coordinator of the NC African American Heritage Commission. Kyma plays Sheree in Game On. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (LISTEN to our newest audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS. )The New Colossus Audio Drama is a totally unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL. https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (LISTEN to our 2019 audio drama MASTER BUILDER). MASTER BUILDER tells the story of the rise and fall of Helen ‘Sully’ Sullivan, an intensely passionate and ambitious architect who designs outrageous homes for the very rich.Tamara KissaneThe Gifts We Leave: Declaration of Love Episode 1The Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3133Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:43:00 -040006:22falsefullThe Declaration of Love Project is an anthology of 11 short audio pieces written by North Carolina playwrights all inspired by the same writing prompt — “declaration of love.” Episode 1, written by Michael Ivory, Jr. is titled The Gifts We Leave. Every time John visits with his grandmother, she insists upon teaching him of the gifts that his family has always known and used to guide them. John begins to wonder about his grandmother’s intentions, and when he finally works up the nerve to question them, loving revelations are bestowed alongside his family’s secret ways. A tender and affirming family drama. Declaration of Love is an Artist Soapbox production, co-produced by Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane, and sound designed by David Hill. The Gifts We Leave was written by Michael Ivory, Jr. Directed by Aurelia Belfield Performed by: Yolanda Rabun (Grandma Violet) and Sai Graham (John). https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Audio-Drama_-The-Gifts-We-Leave.pdf (Transcript of The Gifts We Leave) If you’re eager for more audio fiction pieces by Artist Soapbox, be sure to listen to all 11 episodes of the Declaration of Love anthology and check out our full length audio dramas https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) and https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), available everywhere you get your podcasts. Michael IvoryYolanda RabunSai GrahamL-R: Michael Ivory Jr (photo by Corey Pilson), Yolanda Rabun (photo by Yodyful Music) , Sai Graham BIOS: Michael Ivory, Jr. (Playwright, The Gifts We Leave): Michael is a native of Miami, FL. His writing often revolves around the “everyday magic” that defines Black people’s creativity and ingenuity. It is for this reason that he likes to write of powers, dreams, and the secret ways Black folks love their way through hardship. Michael is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at North Carolina State University, focusing on fiction. Sai Graham (Actor, The Gifts We Leave): Sai is a Raleigh native. He has been seen in shows at theaters such as North Carolina Theater (In The Heights, Mamma Mia!, West Side Story), Theatre Raleigh (The Scottsboro Boys, Bud Not Buddy), and more. Sai has many shows/projects coming next year! Sai plays John in The Gifts We Leave. Yolanda Rabun (Actor, The Gifts We Leave): Yolanda is an award-winning professional equity actor skilled with an exceptional natural talent for storytelling. She has accolades of Best Lead Actress (Archy and Mehitabel, Member of the Wedding, and No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone) and Best Ensemble (Twelfth Night, Crowns, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, and Chaunesti Webb’s I Love My Hair) to her credit. She is also credited as a “Renaissance Woman” given her accolades as wife, mother, Corporate Executive, Senior In-House IBM lawyer, BMI and ASCAP, singer-songwriter and publisher, motivational speaker, political scientist, community youth activist, touring and recording artist, and music entrepreneur. Yolanda lives at the speed of passion and challenges everyone to hold on to your dreams! http://www.yolandarabun.com (http://www.yolandarabun.com) Social Media: @yolandarabun Yoland plays Grandma Violet in The Gifts We Leave. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.Tamara KissaneA conversation with the producers of the Declaration of Love audio anthology, Aurelia Belfield and Tamara KissaneIf you are listening to this on its release date (10/26/20), then you are in for a treat! Just 24 hours from now, on October 27, we… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=3120Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:47:00 -040026:47falsefull130130If you are listening to this on its release date (10/26/20), then you are in for a treat! Just 24 hours from now, on October 27, we are going to begin releasing episodes of the Declaration of Love audio anthology. Most definitely a treat (and not at all a trick), ALL eleven episodes will be released over the next four days. The entire Declaration of Love series was conceived, recorded, and produced remotely over the past four months thanks to the contributions of thirty different NC-based artists. We can’t wait to share the final product with you! Today’s episode is a conversation between the co-producers and co-directors of the Declaration of Love project, Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane. It’s a behind the scenes preview of what you can expect from the audio pieces, and an opportunity for them to reflect on the process. A little DOL marketing blurb to whet your appetite: Love in space, at the seashore, in the backyard. Love in the future, one hundred years ago, and right this very moment. Love between family, friends, and lovers. Broken love, silly love, healing love. It’s all in here. The Declaration of Love Project: Eleven original audio pieces written by NC playwrights Co-producers Aurelia Belfield and Tamara Kissane ofhttps://artistsoapbox.org/ ( Artist Soapbox) commissioned eleven NC playwrights to craft short audio scenes based on the prompt “Declaration of Love.” Though the resulting original pieces span the gamut in style, setting, and content, they all spark our emotions and unleash our imagination through story and sound. Recorded remotely by local actors, the finished scenes have been lightly sound designed by David Hill, and will be released to the public Oct 27-30. Transcript of this episode (#130) available upon request. Transcript of each DOL script will be available as part of the show notes starting tomorrow. L-R: Aurelia Belfield, Tamara Kissane (photo by Erin Bell) Bios Aurelia Belfield is a creative multi-hyphenate living in NC. The hyphens include: music supervisor, as well as screen and stage performer, writer, and producer. In Declaration Of Love you will see her as producer, director, playwright (Constellation), and actor (Rita, Game On). She has a passion for audio dramas and is proud to bring you this anthology alongside her co-producer Tamara Kissane, as well as the full length audio drama The New Colossus, both of which can be found on your podcast platform of choice. Tamara Kissane is a Durham-based playwright, parent, producer, and podcaster. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Artist Soapbox (www.artistsoapbox.org). Recent audio projects include: The New Colossus and Master Builder audio dramas. Tamara is the 2020 Piedmont Laureate. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (LISTEN to our newest audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS. )The New Colossus Audio Drama is a totall...Tamara KissaneTHE NEW COLOSSUS audio drama actor interviews: Part twoThis is the second of two episodes that feature short interviews with the cast of THE NEW COLOSSUS audio drama (released in April 2020). This episode features… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2992Fri, 10 Jul 2020 10:07:00 -040014:40falsefull129129Tamara KissaneTHE NEW COLOSSUS AUDIO DRAMA actor interviews: Part OneIn April 2020, Artist Soapbox released our second full length scripted audio drama THE NEW COLOSSUS. This is the first of two episodes that feature short interviews with… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2981Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:01:00 -040021:08falsefull128128In April 2020, Artist Soapbox released our second full length scripted audio drama https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (THE NEW COLOSSUS). This is the first of two episodes that feature short interviews with the cast of THE NEW COLOSSUS audio drama (released in April 2020). This episode features half of the cast, all of whom play the younger generation of characters. 😊💕 You’ll hear from Ron Lee McGill, Carly Prentis Jones, Ryan Ladue, and Skylar Gudasz, interviewed by Kaley Morrison during our recording days in November of 2019. These are short snippets — each actor had only a few minutes between their calls to pop over and answer a few of Kaley’s questions. (L-R: Ron Lee McGill, Carly Prentis Jones, Ryan Ladue, Skylar Gudasz) If you’ve already listened to https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com (THE NEW COLOSSUS )audio drama, then you know how talented these actors are. As you’ll hear in this episode, they are lovely, thoughtful and generous people as well. The cast covers a variety of topics including: their individual characters in TNC, what it’s like to record an audio drama, the difference between acting for audio and acting on stage, why people should listen to TNC, their favorite moments and more. (Warning, there are a few spoiler alerts here if you haven’t finished all 6 episodes.) WONDERFUL BONUS: This episode includes music written and performed by https://www.skylargudasz.com (Sklyar Gudasz )and recorded by James Phillips for Episodes 5 and 6 of THE NEW COLOSSUS. Enjoy it, and then go immediately to purchase Skylar’s newest album https://smarturl.it/2cbf5v (CINEMA) (which has received incredible reviews!). As of this release, TNC has been listened to in 20 countries and 30 US states. You can also listen to the six 20 minute episodes via the website http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com) and via Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all the usual podcasts platforms. If you’d like to hear more about THE NEW COLOSSUS and audio drama in general, our wonderful executive producer, Aurelia Belfield, and I will be co-leading an online session as part of the https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com (Women’s Theatre Festival) on July 29 at 11am. Purchase tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-theatre-festival-2020-tickets-109899662850 (here) for our individual session or for the entire month-long online conference and new play festival.. Big special thanks to our incredible https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/cast-crew-team/ (TNC production team), to https://trailblazerstudios.com (Trailblazer Studios) where we recorded TNC, to the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (patrons of ASBX )on Patreon, and to Manbites Dog Theatre Foundation and the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation for their support. BIOSTamara KissaneARDEO: Narrative medicine and new play development with Jacqueline E. Lawton and Jules Odendahl-JamesThe second of two episodes featuring the work of Jacqueline E. Lawton: playwright, dramaturg, producer, and advocate for Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the American Theatre. … Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2945Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:49:00 -040050:12falsefull127127The second of two episodes featuring the work of https://www.jacquelinelawton.com (Jacqueline E. Lawton): playwright, dramaturg, producer, and advocate for Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the American Theatre. Jacqueline E. Lawton, photo by Jason Hornick In this episode, along with dramaturg Jules Odendahl-James, you’ll hear Jacqueline discuss her play https://www.jacquelinelawton.com/ardeo.html (ARDEO). ARDEO is a one act play inspired by research and personal narratives of health practitioners and patients at UNC-CH’s North Carolina’s Jaycee Burn Center. This play explores how patients and doctors communicate with each other; how health practitioners communicate with the public; and how theatre artists can be of service to patients, doctors and the larger public. In this conversation, Jacqueline and Jules touch on the field of narrative medicine, the particular development process of ARDEO, the value of partnering the dramatic arts and science, and opportunities to create those collaborations. Speaking of collaborations, Jules and Jacqueline discuss their work together as theatre-makers and the awesomeness of dramaturgs and dramaturgy especially for new plays in development. https://www.jacquelinelawton.com/ardeo.html (Learn and read more about ARDEO, see photos, and watch the short film of the piece performed.) [This intro was recorded on June 6, 2020. The interview was recorded on May 18, 2020. https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/06/08/xix/ (Listen to Episode 126 with Jacquelyn E. Lawton, JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell, and Jules Odendahl-James)] L-R: Jacqueline E. Lawton, Jules Odendahl-James BIOS https://www.jacquelinelawton.com (Jacqueline E. Lawton) is a playwright, dramaturg, producer, and advocate for Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the American Theatre. Her produced plays include: Blood-bound and Tongue-tied; The Hampton Years; Intelligence; Mad Breed; and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dramatic Art at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and a dramaturg for PlayMakers Repertory Company. She is also Dramatist Guild’s Regional Representative for North Carolina. http://julesodendahljames.com (Jules Odendahl-James) is director and dramaturg specializing in art+science collaborations, documentary performance and works by women playwrights. She’s a co-founder of Durham’s Bulldog Ensemble Theatre after four years as an Associate Artistic Director at Manbites Dog Theater (2014-2018). At Duke University, she is a lecturer in Theater Studies, the Program Director of Arts and Humanities Advising, a member of the Disability Access Initiative and a 2017-18 Teaching for Equity Fellow. She was a Kienle Scholar of Medical Humanities at Penn State College of Medicine (2016-18) and an affiliated faculty of Duke’s Reimagining Medicine pilot program in 2018. She has taught courses in medical humanities such as Playing Doctor, Medical Stories on Stage, Performing Science, and Visual Cultures of Medicine. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)!Tamara KissaneXIX: New play development with Jacqueline E. Lawton, JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell, Jules Odendahl-JamesThe first of two episodes featuring the work of Jacqueline E. Lawton, playwright, dramaturg, producer, and advocate for Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the American Theatre. … Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2934Mon, 08 Jun 2020 09:55:00 -040047:11falsefull126126The first of two episodes featuring the work of https://www.jacquelinelawton.com (Jacqueline E. Lawton), playwright, dramaturg, producer, and advocate for Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the American Theatre. Jacqueline E. Lawton, photo by Jason Hornick Along with director JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell and dramaturg Jules Odendahl-James, you’ll hear Jacqueline E. Lawton discuss her new play XIX. XIX was commissioned by the https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com (Women’s Theatre Festival) in celebration and reckoning with the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. XIX is a socio-political drama following a multi-racial family who find themselves in the middle of the fight for equality and divided over the right to vote. XIX received a public sharing through the UNC Process Series in February 2020; there will be a staged reading at WTF 2020 on July 11th at 7:30 pm. The wonderful guest trio of Jacqueline, JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell and Jules Odendahl-James dig into playwriting topics such as translating a historical event into a contemporary piece, deciding what story to tell and who should be the center of the story, the development process and the roles of the director, dramaturg and playwright and much more. [This podcast interview was recorded on May 15, 2020. The introduction was recorded on June 6, 2020.] L-R: JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell, Jacqueline E. Lawton, Jules Odendahl-James BIOS https://www.jacquelinelawton.com (Jacqueline E. Lawton) is a playwright, dramaturg, producer, and advocate for Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the American Theatre. Her produced plays include: Blood-bound and Tongue-tied; The Hampton Years; Intelligence; Mad Breed; and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dramatic Art at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and a dramaturg for PlayMakers Repertory Company. She is also Dramatist Guild’s Regional Representative for North Carolina. https://www.jhbdirectedit.com (JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell) (she/her/hers) is a freelance director and producer. She is the Founding Artistic Director of Black Ops Theatre Company, lead curator for the Bull City Black Theatre Festival in Durham, NC, and a founding company member of Bulldog Ensemble Theatre. A 2018 Indy Arts Award winner, JaMeeka is a 2019-20 grant recipient from both the Manbites Dog Theater Fund and from the Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists program. She also served as a 2019 theatre panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts and for the North Carolina Arts Council. An alumnus of The Lark Play Development Center Apprenticeship program, JaMeeka has been an Assistant Director with The Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Playmakers Repertory, and more recently, an Associate Director with Duke Performances at Duke University. Her directing work has appeared at Northern Stage in Vermont, Shakespeare in Detroit, Classic Stage in NYC, Manbites Dog Theatre in Durham, The Department of Theatre at Dartmouth College, Duke University’s Department of Theatre Studies, and the National Black Theatre Festival. https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jhbdirectedit.comanddata=02%7C01%7CMilena.D.Zuccotti%40dartmouth.edu%7C0d4118c10b514074210708d76d4facc5%7C995b093648d640e5a31ebf689ec9446f%7C0%7C0%7C637098061680952778andsdata=M2%2B5U4w%2B9MVN4mOVIX8evZBh91nZ1aLXIjToaYr0N2Y%3Dandreserved=0 (www.jhbdirectedit.com) &lt;a href=&quot;http://julesodendahljames.Tamara KissaneTime to write. Podcasting during a pandemic (with kids).In this solo episode, Tamara expresses gratitude for the guests and listeners of Artist Soapbox, and updates folx on the status of the podcast. Short version: After… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2877Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:53:00 -040008:00falsefull125125In this solo episode, Tamara expresses gratitude for the guests and listeners of Artist Soapbox, and updates folx on the status of the podcast. Short version: After releasing 31 episodes in 7 weeks (8-9 months of content on the pre-pandemic schedule), Artist Soapbox is going on hiatus for a bit, so Tamara can write, complete other creative projects, and manage home/life responsibilities. She will get back to the podcast for occasional episodes (subscribe so you get them!), and in the meantime, she’s thinking about you and sending love. See the transcript below and listen to the end when the kid’s say ‘good-bye for now too.’ TRANSCRIPT: Hey friends, I hope that you are listening to this from a location that is safe and comfortable and nourishing and that you and your loved ones are well. Over the last 7 weeks, Artist Soapbox has released 31 podcast episodes, plus a 6 part audio fiction series titled http://thenewcolossuspodcast (THE NEW COLOSSUS). That output is the equivalent to 8-9 months of podcasting on my regular pre-pandemic schedule. Whew, it feels kinda incredible to say that! It felt kinda incredible to do that. I’m super grateful to the generous artists who spent time talking with me about their work and their creative process. Those conversations and connections have been life-giving to me and inspiring in so many ways. For me, each episode was touchstone, a reminder of who I am vocationally. I am an artist, a writer, a creative being, a theatre-maker, a meaning-maker, a leader. I am a storyteller. I am a member of our creative community. It was a relief for me to be grounded in those identities while everything else shifted and tilt-a-whirled every which-a-way. As you might imagine with that amount of content being released, the downloads for the last two months have been a huge spike for Artist Soapbox. The downloads for April are double my previous highest month over the last 2.5 years. It feels good that people are listening, and I’m hopeful that they found comfort, or distraction, or encouragement in the conversations. Here’s the deal though, dear listeners. As much as I try to delude myself, I can really only do one thing at a time. With both of my kids home, I can actually manage about .3 of a thing at a time stretched over an incredibly long day. Sometimes the .3 of the thing I accomplish is subpar — well-intentioned good-hearted, but sub par and full of mistakes. On the day I’m recording this, Governor Cooper of North Carolina declared that our schools will be closed for the remainder of this academic year and that summer and fall will likely be significantly altered. This is no surprise and absolutely the safest choice, but it is sad and sobering and yet another reality check where I’m forced to reassess what I want to do vs. what is possible with these given circumstances. For the last seven weeks, I’ve been going hard on the podcast and that outlet was vital for maintaining my equilibrium. The focus was just what I needed, just what I could do, and it pressed vigorously on my precious productivity button. And now I need to write — partially because I have deadlines I need to meet — and holy crap, I don’t know how I’m going to meet those how am I going to meet those? — and partially because — Oh my god, if I don’t do some writing, then I just might explode because where do I put these kaleidoscoping emotions and questions boiling and roiling in my gut and I’m punching them down but they rise up from the heat of my heart,Tamara KissaneIt's the little things. Small moments, vulnerability and opportunity with writer Cheryl Chamblee.Cheryl Chamblee is a writer, experimenter, and mama with more than 20 years of experience as both artist and nonprofit leader. She has written or co-written 14… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2868Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:39:00 -040032:25falsefull124124http://www.onebrokenteapot.com/ (Cheryl Chamblee) is a writer, experimenter, and mama with more than 20 years of experience as both artist and nonprofit leader. She has written or co-written 14 plays and hundreds of short essays, but right now she’s obsessed with writing what she calls “storypoems.” Her current creative writing projects are http://www.onebrokenteapot.com/the-letters-project-beta (The Letters Project) and http://www.onebrokenteapot.com/postcards (Evening Postcards). You can find her writing athttp://onebrokenteapot.com/ ( onebrokenteapot.com). Cheryl Chamblee In this episode, Cheryl describes her creative writing practice and the inspiration behind http://www.onebrokenteapot.com/the-letters-project-one-year (The Letters Project) and http://www.onebrokenteapot.com/blog/postcards (Evening Postcards)*, noticing and valuing small moments, vulnerability, intimacy, and words, words, words. As the https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/about/ (Executive Director) of the https://www.chathamartscouncil.org (Chatham Arts Council), she also outlines the programs that are shifting to serve artists and the community given the current circumstances. I’m always grateful to speak with Cheryl and to hear her read her extraordinary writing, I bet you will be too. *If you would like to sign up to receive Evening Postcards via email (for free), do so http://www.onebrokenteapot.com/blog/postcards (HERE). ASBX episodes: * https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/12/both-hands-theatre-company/ (045: OLD WORK IN A NEW WAY. BOTH HANDS THEATRE COMPANY PERFORMS A SCENE FROM 2001.)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/04/02/025-artist-and-nonprofit-leader-cheryl-chamblee-coaches-creatives-in-times-of-transition/ (025: ARTIST AND NONPROFIT LEADER CHERYL CHAMBLEE COACHES CREATIVES IN TIMES OF TRANSITION)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/26/you-are-still-an-artist-cheryl-chamblee/ (YOU ARE STILL AN ARTIST (CHERYL CHAMBLEE, ASBX BLOG POST 013))* https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/10/14/manbites-dog-theater/ (089: MORE THEATER! THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF MANBITES DOG THEATER WITH CO-FOUNDERS ED HUNT AND JEFF STORER. [DURHAM 150 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT]) RELIEF FUNDS + RESOURCES: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* http://durhamarts.org/ArtsRecoveryFund.html (Durham Arts Council Artist Recovery Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.chathamartscouncil.Tamara KissaneInspiration, dedication, and production with playwright Mark CornellMark Cornell is a playwright, director, and filmmaker. He has had more than 85 of his plays produced in theatres around the world. In this episode, Mark… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2855Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:50:00 -040036:00falsefull123123https://markcornell.net (Mark Cornell) is a playwright, director, and filmmaker. He has had more than 85 of his plays produced in theatres around the world. In this episode, Mark talks about his writing process for stage and film, where he finds his inspiration, and tips to keep writing. About halfway thru the interview, we dig into a topic that I don’t think I’ve covered on the podcast before — the experience of having one’s work produced by a theatre company — sometimes the playwright is included in that experience and sometimes… not so much. I found this conversation inspiring and I hope you do too. Mark Cornell Most recently, https://markcornell.net (Mark Cornell)‘s AACT NewPlayFest award-winning play On Pine Knoll Street premiered at The Sauk in Michigan. He is currently shooting the feature film The Invite, which he wrote and directs. He is an ensemble member with Moonlight Stage Company in Raleigh, partner with Paul Newell with Full Nelson Theater, and co-creator of Marked Men Films with Mark Jantzen. He has an MFA in playwriting from UCLA. RELIEF FUNDS + RESOURCES: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* http://durhamarts.org/ArtsRecoveryFund.html (Durham Arts Council Artist Recovery Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/chatham-artist-arts-worker-relief-effort-caare/ (Chatham County Artist and Art-Worker Relief Effort) (NC)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm9QeOMvlOMYHb5HTJyL3Cjm2s_q9UI3JW5TCxZOvoTWXCjQ/viewform (apply)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/parent-artist-advocacy-league-for-the-performing-arts-paal/general_support (donate) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox)Tamara KissaneThe Parsnip Ship: Revolutionizing the Way You Hear TheatreTwo interviews in one! The first half of this episode features Iyvon Edebiri the Artistic Director and host of the Parsnip Ship. The second half of this… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2843Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:50:00 -040041:41truefull122122Two interviews in one! The first half of this episode features Iyvon Edebiri the Artistic Director and host of the Parsnip Ship. The second half of this episode features Andrew Rincón, a playwright who was featured on The Parsnip Ship and whose play, https://www.theparsnipship.com/i-wanna-fuck-like-romeo-juliet (I Wanna F**k like Romeo and Juliet) is one of their most downloaded episodes. I Wanna F**k Like Romeo and Juliet was scheduled to be produced on stage at https://www.newlighttheaterproject.com/ (New Light Theatre Project) in New York City this May; it has been shifted to their 20-21 season. [This episode has some profanity, so if you have kids in the room or are listening in the workplace, be aware.] https://www.theparsnipship.com/ (The Parsnip Ship) series features new plays and new music performed live each month in Brooklyn and then released as a free podcast. Iyvon Edebiri, photo credit Sammy Tunis Iyvon Edebiri is a creative producer, company manager, and dramaturg, and serves as Artistic Director and host of The Parsnip Ship, a monthly new works series showcasing collaborations between under-produced playwrights, musicians, and composers. Inspired by the radio-play format, the works are recorded live at the Mark O’Donnell Theatre and available to stream online. Iyvon is a recipient of a Fulbright Research Fellowship and the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. She was an Americans for the Arts DIAL Fellow and a Fellow of The DO School, Future of Audio Entertainment program in Berlin. She was recently awarded The Mark O’Donnell Prize for emerging theater artists and entrepreneurs. BA Brandeis University, MA Arts Administration from Baruch College. Iyvon and I connected via cellphone to discuss the mission and values of the Parsnip Ship, how playwrights write for audio, and the https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Radio-Roots-Writers-Group-A-Project-Of-The-Parsnip-Ship-Announces-Its-First-Cohort-20191118 (Radio Roots Writers Group), a new initiative by Parsnip Ship to support emerging playwrights who are interested in re-engaging with playwriting through audio-focused storytelling. Andrew Rincón Andrew Rincón is a Queer Colombian American playwright based in NYC. His plays have been developed with Rising Circle Theatre Collective, INTAR, the Austin Latino New Play Festival, The Amoralists Theatre Company, Pork Filled Productions (Seattle), Out Front Productions (Atlanta), and The 24 Hour Plays. He was a member of INKtank Lab for Playwrights of Color (2017) and the 2017 Fornés Playwriting Workshop (Chicago). He is a winner of the 2018 Chesley/Bumbalo Grant for writers of Gay and Lesbian Theatre, a Dramatist Guild Fellow (19-20) and a MacDowell Colony Fellow (2020). He is a company member of Unit 52 at https://www.intartheatre.org/ (INTAR), the NYC Latinx Playwrights Circle. Andrew spoke to me from the https://www.macdowellcolony.org/ (MacDowell Colony) in New Hampshire about his play I Wanna F**k like Romeo and Juliet which was featured on the Parsnip Ship in May of 2018. We talked about his experience with Parsnip and how that figured into his creative process, writing for audio, the value of readings and recordings for playwrights and much more. This piece, &lt;a href=&quot;https://howlround.Tamara KissaneMeasuring the mass of a rom-com. Structure, process, and science with playwright Allan Maule.It would be unusual for me to associate astrophysics with romantic comedy, but Allan Maule does in his new play, THE WEIGHT OF EVERYTHING WE KNOW, a… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2838Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:50:00 -040026:48falsefull121121It would be unusual for me to associate astrophysics with romantic comedy, but http://allanmaule.com (Allan Maule) does in his new play, THE WEIGHT OF EVERYTHING WE KNOW, a romantic comedy about the kilogram changing mass. In this episode, Allan talks about his approach to writing and researching a science-related rom-com, the structure of the play, the unexpected comfort that this genre offers in difficult times, and more. Allan Maule Allan Maule is a Durham-based playwright and writer with more than twelve years of writing experience for the stage and digital media. Favorite productions of his plays include EverScape (NYC Fringe 2015 and Sonorous Road Theater), Two Late (Carrboro Arts Center 10×10 Festival), Tales and Fermentations (Seed Art Share), and Framing the Shot (Sonorous Road Theater). Allan also worked as a video game writer and voice director on the online RPG Fallen Earth and the serious games GE2050 and Uptick. Allan is a graduate of Duke University and holds a masters in performance studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Would you like to hear an online reading of THE WEIGHT OF EVERYTHING WE KNOW? Please see the Seed Art Share website (https://seedartshare.org/ (https://seedartshare.org/)) for information about the reading on May 9th at 7pm. Directed by Lorelei Canne. Featuring Areon Moebasher and Supriya Jaya Bores ASBX episode: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/08/13/040-how-do-we-build-audiences-for-our-work-playwright-allan-maule-considers-marketing-theatre-in-the-triangle/ (040: HOW DO WE BUILD AUDIENCES FOR OUR WORK? PLAYWRIGHT ALLAN MAULE CONSIDERS MARKETING THEATRE IN THE TRIANGLE) RELIEF FUNDS + RESOURCES: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* http://durhamarts.org/ArtsRecoveryFund.html (Durham Arts Council Artist Recovery Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/chatham-artist-arts-worker-relief-effort-caare/ (Chatham County Artist and Art-Worker Relief Effort) (NC)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm9QeOMvlOMYHb5HTJyL3Cjm2s_q9UI3JW5TCxZOvoTWXCjQ/viewform (apply)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund dona...Tamara KissaneMindfulness, intention, and process with poet and playwright, Debra Kaufman.I’m very grateful for this conversation with Debra Kaufman about poetry, playwriting, process, mindfulness, ego, collaboration, and more. Take some deep calming breaths, go on a walk… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2833Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:33:00 -040039:18falsefull120120I’m very grateful for this conversation with http://www.debrakaufman.info (Debra Kaufman) about poetry, playwriting, process, mindfulness, ego, collaboration, and more. Take some deep calming breaths, go on a walk with your notebook in your pocket, follow your own process inclinations, and enjoy this episode. Debra Kaufman Debra Kaufman is the author of four full-length poetry collections—God Shattered, Delicate Thefts, The Next Moment, and A Certain Light—as well as three chapbooks, four full-length and over three dozen short plays. She was twice a recipient of a Regional North Carolina Artist Grant and recently produced Illuminated Dresses, monologues by fourteen women, at Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh. A Midwest native, she has lived in North Carolina for thirty years and serves as an editor for the online journal One and on the Paul Green Foundation’s board of trustees. This episode also has a bonus appearance of my four year old. If you listened to https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/04/14/amy-sawyers-williams/ (episode 115 with Amy Sawyers-Williams), then you are familiar with him crashing an interview. I popped that at the very end of my conversation with Debra so as not to interrupt the flow. RELIEF FUNDS + RESOURCES: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* http://durhamarts.org/ArtsRecoveryFund.html (Durham Arts Council Artist Recovery Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/chatham-artist-arts-worker-relief-effort-caare/ (Chatham County Artist and Art-Worker Relief Effort) (NC)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm9QeOMvlOMYHb5HTJyL3Cjm2s_q9UI3JW5TCxZOvoTWXCjQ/viewform (apply)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/parent-artist-advocacy-league-for-the-performing-arts-paal/general_support (donate) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews.Tamara KissaneTHE NEW COLOSSUS audio drama is available for listening!This short little episode is an announcement of the release of my second full length scripted audio drama, THE NEW COLOSSUS. THE NEW COLOSSUS AUDIO DRAMA is… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2815Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:25:00 -040006:04falsefull119119This short little episode is an announcement of the release of my second full length scripted audio drama, THE NEW COLOSSUS. https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/episodes/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS AUDIO DRAMA )is complete and live and available! You can listen to it starting today via https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-colossus-audio-drama/id1507010936?mt=2andls=1 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/5JgrgDSiKuiCAthsb7bMLD?si=RVLj30z0QDKxVLV1jnd51Q (Spotify) and all the usual podcasts platforms as well as the website http://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com). The original pre-pandemic plan was to do a big marketing push with a build-up/countdown/live events/etc, but COVID-19 has knocked me down and back a bit. As an artist today on April 19, 2020, my priorities are to make work, share it, and support other artists and arts-lovers, which means that my priority for this project is to get it out to you ASAP and figure out the marketing at a more leisurely pace. Currently, I don’t have a press release or marketing collateral or a marketing plan or a queue of social media posts with adorable photos. I have this podcast episode and six 20-MINUTE episodes of THE NEW COLOSSUS, a project that I am really proud of and eager to share with you. So I’ll get to the marketing as I’m able, and you have that to look forward to, right? If you are local to me, you may have seen https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article78925597.html (the stage version of TNC) at Manbites Dog Theatre in 2016 produced by Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern. That script was an adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL. What I’m releasing today is an updated audio adaptation of my theatre script with immersive sound design. The first 4 episodes are essentially Act One and the final 2 episodes are Act Two. I’m thrilled with the result of this piece, which includes original music composed and performed by Edith Snow and Skylar Gudasz and the incredible contributions by our cast, designers and production team. Before you listen, a word of warning — THE NEW COLOSSUS is definitely not for kids. TNC contains profanity, sex, death, dysfunction and lots of laughter, music, and love. It’s a little edgy and it’s for grown-ups. Below, you’ll see the list of wonderful people on this team, all of whom are local to the Triangle area of NC. If you have the resources, please contribute to our local artist resource funds and to the individual artists you know. Now is the time to lift up, celebrate and contribute to artists and arts-workers for the work they have done and will do. If you like what you hear, I’d appreciate it if you’d spread the word about TNC and encourage people to listen in all the ways and on all the platforms. (If you love THE NEW COLOSSUS, and you’ve never listened to my first audio drama, https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), that one was sound designed by our amazing Edith Snow who plays Irina in TNC, and also features Susannah Hough who plays Paulie!) Thanks, and hurrah COLOSSUS, Tamara The New Colossus Audio Drama is a totally unhinged dark comedy reboot of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, THE SEAGULL.Tamara KissaneEmpowering Parent Artists with Seattle rep Pamela Campi SpeeIf you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2790Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:31:00 -040025:14falsefull118118If you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL stands for https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (PARENT ARTIST ADVOCACY LEAGUE (PAAL) for PERFORMING ARTS + MEDIA) PAAL is a national community, resource hub, and solutions generator for individuals with caregiver responsibilities and institutions who strive to support them. PAAL is offering an https://www.facebook.com/PAALperformingarts/ (online series )for workplace and connection as well as a series of Broadway master classes and storytimes for you and your kids! Proceeds support the artists and the PAAL COVID Emergency Relief Fund. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several of the PAAL chief reps from across the country. In this episode I’m speaking with Pamela Campi Spee, the PAAL chief rep in Seattle. Photo by https://www.pamelas-photography.com (Pamela S Photography) (This is Pamela Spee’s biz too!) Pamela Campi Spee is an AEA Stage Manager and mom to a wonderful daughter and excitable black lab. Pamela works primarily on musicals at regional theatres around the greater Seattle area. She loves new works, reading with her kiddo, and spending time outside as a family. Our conversation took place on March 17, 2020 so we do talk about COVID 19 and the effect on parent artists and caregivers. Pamela talks about why she became involved in Seattle PAAL, her hopes for the future, the importance of conversation and questions, and more. Please also see the recent issue of American Theatre magazine, which includes a series of articles under the heading https://www.americantheatre.org/category/special-section/care-for-caregivers/ (Care for the Caregivers) that was undertaken with the support and insight of the https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (Parent Artist Advocacy League). The feature article in this series, written by Rachel Spencer Hewitt, the founder of PAAL is titled: https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/03/30/work-life-balance-is-everyones-urgent-business-now/ (Work/Life Balance Is Everyone’s Urgent Business Now). She writes, “As we face the COVID crisis, our field has a chance to restructure itself around human needs. Caregivers can lead the way.” ASBX INTERVIEWS WITH PAAL REPS: * https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/03/16/paal-erica-lee-haines/ (Erica Lee Haines from Nashville)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/03/26/garlia-cornelia-jones/ (Garlia Cornelia Jones from NYC)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/04/02/107-empowering-parent-artists-with-dc-rep-marni-penning/ (Marni Penning from DC)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/04/08/rachel-spencer-hewitt/ (Rachel Spencer Hewitt, founder of PAAL)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/04/10/113-empowering-parent-artists-with-chicago-rep-lydia-milman-schmidt/ (Lydia Milman Schmidt from Chicago) * Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm9QeOMvlOMYHb5HTJyL3Cjm2s_q9UI3JW5TCxZOvoTWXCjQ/viewform (apply)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund &lt;a href=&quot;https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/parent-artist-advocacy-league-for-the-performing-arts-paal/general...Tamara KissaneThe goal is collaboration. Improv & sketch comedy with Jack Reitz of MettlesomeIn this episode with Jack Reitz, we cover a lot of ground. A list of topics to whet your appetite: Improv comedy. Sketch comedy. Using the tenets… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2795Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:39:00 -040029:51falsefull117117In this episode with Jack Reitz, we cover a lot of ground. A list of topics to whet your appetite: Improv comedy. Sketch comedy. Using the tenets of improv to create something that lasts. Spontaneous collaboration. The history of improv. Improv in the time of COVID-19. The structure of making comedic choices. Amplifing the signal of the amazing artists in Durham and the surrounding area. And more! If you don’t know the https://thisismettlesome.com (Mettlesome) stakeholders, then I encourage you to get to know them. They are generous hosts at their theatre space Okay Alright and dedicated, open-hearted collaborators. In fact, collaboration is frequently mentioned in this conversation with Jack. Jack Reitz JACK REITZ is an actor, writer, and improvisor based in Durham, NC, and is a founding stakeholder of http://www.thisismettlesome.com/ (Mettlesome). He teaches and coaches improv with Mettlesome at the Okay Alright Theater. Jack has been studying improv since 2004, first with the DSI Comedy theater in Chapel Hill, NC, and then with the UCB Theater and The Magnet Theater in NYC. Jack has appeared on stage in Durham, Chicago, and NYC and in various film work including appearances on ABC and MTV. From 2012-2019 he toured nationally and internationally as part of Catharsis Productions’ show “Sex Signals,” which uses scripted and improvisational comedy to address issues of sexual assault in the military and on college campuses. He was recently the host of Our State Magazine’s http://video.ourstate.com/series/best-kept-secrets-in-the-triad/ (Secrets of the Triad Series). What is Mettlesome? “https://thisismettlesome.com (Mettlesome) produces independent, creative, and smart projects. We amplify artists work by providing networking, mentoring, production and marketing assistance. We keep audiences entertained with the best damn theater, podcasts, art and comedy out there.” ASBX podcast episode: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/01/04/014-rose-werth-founding-partner-of-mettlesome-advocates-for-clarity-safe-space-and-the-collective/ (014: Rose Werth, founding partner of Mettlesome, advocates for clarity, safe space, and the collective) RELIEF FUNDS + RESOURCES: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* http://durhamarts.org/ArtsRecoveryFund.html (Durham Arts Council Artist Recovery Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* Chatham County...Tamara KissaneThe Power of Community with Andrea Klassen of the Procyon Podcast NetworkAndrea Klassen of the Procyon Podcast Network talks about the formation of the Network and how it works, their Rocket Booster program to support new audio fiction creators, the peculiarities of… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2782Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:42:00 -040040:06falsefull116116Andrea Klassen of the https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/ (Procyon Podcast Network) talks about the formation of the Network and how it works, their https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/rocket-booster (Rocket Booster program) to support new audio fiction creators, the peculiarities of writing and producing for audio, fan fiction, and the upcoming release of Andrea’s audio serial https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/me-au (Me and AU). Started in November 2016, the https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/ (Procyon Podcast Network) began as the brainchild of several fans who said, “but what if we were making the content?” PPN’s mission is to produce inclusive podcasts that highlight characters from less represented backgrounds. They are a diverse creative team of mostly-female storytellers, spanning two continents and three countries and invested in telling stories with fresh perspectives on genre fiction. Andrea Klassen Andrea Klassen is a recovering former newspaper reporter based in British Columbia, Canada. Her interests include knitting, trashy mystery novels and trying to convince other people Canadian history is interesting (and also pretty gross a lot of the time). Her fiction podcasting work includes the sci-fi mystery, https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/station-to-station (Station to Station), and https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/me-au (Me and AU) a queer fandom romance set for release on the Procyon Podcast Network this summer. You can find her on Twitter https://twitter.com/AndreaThisWeek (@AndreaThisWeek). This piece, https://howlround.com/power-community-andrea-klassen-procyon-podcast-network (The Power of Community with Andrea Klassen of the Procyon Podcast Network) was originally published on https://howlround.com/series/adventures-audio-fiction-podcast (HowlRound Theatre Commons )on March 25, 2020 (see that page for transcript). This interview series for Howlround is part of Tamara’s quest to learn more about audio drama by speaking with the people who are working in the medium. Music: Spring Idyll by https://penneemiles.com/ (Pennee Miles). Procyon Shows and Programs:https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/rocket-booster (Rocket Booster Program)https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/me-au (Me and AU)https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/station-to-station (Station to Station)https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/tscosi (The Strange Case of Starship Iris)https://www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/under-pressure (Under Pressure) CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.Tamara KissaneTap into play with applied theatre artist Amy Sawyers-Williams of See Saw ProjectsPlay as tool (for all grown-ups) + two bonuses at the end! Amy Sawyers- Williams discusses See Saw Projects’ residencies in the Wake Correctional Center, applied theatre… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2767Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:50:00 -040037:14falsefull115115Play as tool (for all grown-ups) + two bonuses at the end! Amy Sawyers- Williams discusses https://seesawprojects.org/ (See Saw Projects)’ residencies in the Wake Correctional Center, applied theatre and improv (in particular improv in the time of COVID-19), and https://arts.ncsu.edu/flourish-an-arts-mental-wellness-festival/ (Flourish: An Online Arts and Mental Wellness Initiative) thru Arts NC State which is a https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B8Ni2xetEpTGQiVfPurpBGiqyyCE262AmQeLrnNaxlY/edit#gid=0 (compilation of online resources) across the arts. Double bonus alert: The first bonus is essentially an outtake from my conversation with Amy when my four year busted into our interview. I removed that interlude from the final version because it totally interrupted the flow of our conversation, but I included it at the end of the episode so you can get a sense of the behind the scenes reality (and so you can hear his cute little voice). The second bonus is a storytelling exercise that Amy was so generous to send me in case you are looking for a writing exercise that you can do at home. I read it at the end, and it’s posted below. Amy Sawyers-Williams Amy Sawyers-Williams is a theatre artist and arts educator based in Raleigh. She earned her Master’s in Applied Theatre from the City University of New York (CUNY) where she became skilled in devising interactive theatre rooted in a desire for social justice. Amy founded https://seesawprojects.org/ (See Saw Projects) in 2017 with an aim to create applied theatre projects in North Carolina, and is currently running theatre-based workshops at the Wake Correctional Center. Amy can also be found working as a teaching artist, at her day job with Arts NC State, and performing with her improv team “Cheryl!” This interview was recorded on April 4, 2020; we do discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. ASBX podcast episode: https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/12/08/011-artistic-director-amy-sawyers-williams-applies-theatre-for-social-justice-education-and-healing/ (011: Artistic Director Amy Sawyers-Williams applies theatre for social justice, education, and healing) Storytelling Activity While Homebound: A Living Museum You can do this solo, or with as many people as you are at home with. Supplies needed * Objects of your choosing, and something to write with. A phone to record if you wish. Instructions * Choose as many objects that have personal value to you as you like. For example, this could be a journal, favorite perfume or cologne, pillow, stuffed animal, favorite bowl etc.* Place each item around the house, museum style so it is on display. * Then get out a writing utensil and paper. Take 10 minutes to write the life story of this object using the first person. In theatre, this would also be called a soliloquy. For example, if I’m using the perfume, the beginning of my story might be: “I remember the day Amy pulled me off the shelf. She spritzed me and seemed really happy with how I smelled. When I came home with her, I met my new shelf mates. A lotion bottle who I now call “Sal” etc etc etc”.* Think about what kind of character your object is and what kind of voice they have. Do they have a French accent liket the perfume might? Are they very stressed, or grumpy, or bubbly? Let the story of the object inform what kind of character they are. * If you are solo, you can record yourself performing or speaking your object story. Remeber to include your object’s chararcter trait, or accent if you have one.Tamara KissaneServing the arts as a business segment with Beth Yerxa of Triangle ArtWorksDo you think of your art as a business? More broadly, do you think of the arts community as a business sector? In this episode, I’m speaking… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2773Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:33:00 -040035:40falsefull114114Do you think of your art as a business? More broadly, do you think of the arts community as a business sector? In this episode, I’m speaking with Beth Yerxa, the Executive Director of http://www.triangleartworks.org (Triangle ArtWorks). In this episode, Beth talks about the origin, purpose and programming of Triangle ArtWorks, in particular their newest professional development program, http://www.triangleartworks.org/artworks-programs/artswell-cooperative-regional-professional-development-platform/ (Artswell) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcBHo3mjDo7nnrC9nSnyFIg/featured (Artswell TV) (located on YouTube). Beth Yerxa, Executive Director of Triangle Art Works, in her home in Raleigh, July, 2010. Beth Yerxa is Executive Director of http://www.triangleartworks.org/ (Triangle ArtWorks), a nonprofit serving the arts as a business segment in the Triangle Region of North Carolina. In this role, Yerxa works with other economic development, small business, and arts service organizations to ensure that Triangle artists have the resources they need to thrive, and to increase the visibility and power of the arts community as a business segment. Through her work, Beth is helping the broader community – as well as the arts community itself – to shift their view of the arts from “charity” to business sector. This interview was recorded on March 28, 2020; we do discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. RELIEF FUNDS + RESOURCES: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* http://durhamarts.org/ArtsRecoveryFund.html (Durham Arts Council Artist Recovery Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/chatham-artist-arts-worker-relief-effort-caare/ (Chatham County Artist and Art-Worker Relief Effort) (NC)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm9QeOMvlOMYHb5HTJyL3Cjm2s_q9UI3JW5TCxZOvoTWXCjQ/viewform (apply)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/parent-artist-advocacy-league-for-the-performing-arts-paal/general_support (donate) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patreon.Tamara KissaneEmpowering Parent Artists with Chicago rep, Lydia Milman SchmidtIf you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2736Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:36:00 -040032:48falsefull113113If you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL stands for https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (PARENT ARTIST ADVOCACY LEAGUE (PAAL) for PERFORMING ARTS + MEDIA) PAAL is a national community, resource hub, and solutions generator for individuals with caregiver responsibilities and institutions who strive to support them. PAAL is offering an https://www.facebook.com/PAALperformingarts/ (online series )for workplace and connection as well as a series of Broadway master classes and storytimes for you and your kids! Proceeds support the artists and the PAAL COVID Emergency Relief Fund. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several of the PAAL chief reps from across the country. In this episode I’m speaking with http://lydiamilmanschmidt.com (Lydia Milman Schmidt). Lydia is the founder of https://parentsinchicagotheatre.wordpress.com (Parents in Chicago Theatre) and Chicago Chief Rep for the Parent Artist Advocacy League. She is a theatre director and educator in Chicago and teaches middle school drama at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and is a teaching artist with Chicago Children’s Theatre. Lydia earned an MFA in Theatre Directing from East 15 Acting School in London. Lydia Milman Schmidt Our conversation took place on March 17, 2020 so we do talk about COVID 19 and the effect on parent artists and caregivers. Lydia discusses PAAL, the formation of Parents in Chicago Theatre and 2 of the reports that PICT published. The first report was released in 2017, titled https://parentsinchicagotheatre.wordpress.com/2017/04/06/first-blog-post/ (Barriers to Work for Parents in Chicago Theatre), which investigated the effect of parenthood on the careers of a wide variety of Chicago theatre artists. The second report, published in 2019, was titled https://parentsinchicagotheatre.wordpress.com/2019/07/21/2018-research-in-chicago-theatre-lost-voices/ (Lost Voices of Chicago Theatre) and focused on the parents for whom the barriers to participation were insurmountable, and what the Chicago theatre industry has lost in terms of education and experience. Please also see the recent issue of American Theatre magazine, which includes a series of articles under the heading https://www.americantheatre.org/category/special-section/care-for-caregivers/ (Care for the Caregivers) that was undertaken with the support and insight of the https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (Parent Artist Advocacy League). The feature article in this series, written by Rachel Spencer Hewitt, the founder of PAAL is titled: https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/03/30/work-life-balance-is-everyones-urgent-business-now/ (Work/Life Balance Is Everyone’s Urgent Business Now). She writes, “As we face the COVID crisis, our field has a chance to restructure itself around human needs. Caregivers can lead the way.” ASBX Interviews with PAAL reps: * https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/03/16/paal-erica-lee-haines/ (Erica Lee Haines from Nashville)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/03/26/garlia-cornelia-jones/ (Garlia Cornelia Jones from NYC)* &lt;a rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot; href=&quot;https://artistsoapbox.Tamara KissaneWriting a Scripted Audio Fiction Series with Jessica Wright Buha and Bilal Dardai of UnwellTamara talks with Jessica Wright Buha, and Bilal Dardai, staff writers with Unwell, a fiction podcast about conspiracies, ghosts, and unusual families of blood and choice. Jessica and… Read more

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  ]]>Tamara talks with Jessica Wright Buha, and Bilal Dardai, staff writers with Unwell, a fiction podcast about conspiracies, ghosts, and unusual families of blood and choice. Jessica and… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2742Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:36:00 -040047:35falsefull112112Tamara talks with Jessica Wright Buha, and Bilal Dardai, staff writers with https://www.unwellpodcast.com/ (Unwell), a fiction podcast about conspiracies, ghosts, and unusual families of blood and choice. Jessica and Bilal lay out the difference between writing for stage and writing for audio, the writers’ room of Unwell, the timeline, and what it’s like to write for an ongoing series. Near the end of our conversation you’ll hear their thoughts about how writing for audio might fit more seamlessly into the life of a parent-writer. Jessica Wright Buha, Bilal Dardai, Unwell podcast https://creativecontrol-2.com/ (Bilal Dardai) is an award-winning playwright, performance artist, and essayist with over two decades of experience working on stages throughout the Chicago area. He is an ensemble alumnus and former artistic director of The Neo-Futurists, a current ensemble member of Lifeline Theatre, and a member of the writing staff for HartLife’s acclaimed audio drama https://www.unwellpodcast.com/ (Unwell). Bilal lives in Evanston with his wife, son, and a vast array of eclectic media. As a writer of audio dramas, Jessica Wright Buha is a three-time finalist of http://www.wildclawtheatre.com/deathscribe-x/ (Deathscribe,) an international horror radio play competition, and is currently a staff writer on the audio drama https://www.unwellpodcast.com/ (Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic Mystery), which recently hit half a million downloads and is regularly in the top fifty on Apple’s fiction podcasts chart. She also has extensive experience as a theatrical playwright, and her plays have been produced by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (a co-production with Filament Theatre), South Africa’s National Children’s Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, the Plagiarists, the Whiskey Rebellion, and others. Unwell is produced by HartLife NFP, based in Chicago and comprised of a diverse team of professional writers, directors, actors, and sound designers. HartLife NFP is the company behind eight seasons of the acclaimed science fiction epic http://www.ourfaircity.com/ (Our Fair City). Our Fair City launched in 2011 and was a pioneer in fiction podcasting. HartLife NFP has won awards and critical acclaim for its dynamic acting, incisive writing, and high level of production. This piece, https://howlround.com/how-write-scripted-audio-fiction-series-jessica-wright-buha-and-bilal-dardai-unwell (How to Write a Scripted Audio Fiction Series with Jessica Wright Buha and Bilal Dardai of Unwell) was originally published on https://howlround.com/series/adventures-audio-fiction-podcast (HowlRound Theatre Commons )on March 18, 2020 (see that page for transcript). This interview series for Howlround is part of Tamara’s quest to learn more about audio drama by speaking with the people who are working in the medium. Music: Spring Idyll by https://penneemiles.com/ (Pennee Miles). Mentioned:https://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp (HartLife NFP)http://www.wildclawtheatre.com/deathscribe-x/ (Deathscribe/Wildclaw Theatre)http://lifelinetheatre.com/ (Lifeline Theatre)Tamara KissaneRestructuring care around human needs with Rachel Spencer Hewitt, founder of PAALRachel Spencer Hewitt is the founder of Parent Artist Advocacy League for Performing Arts + Media or PAAL for short. As the founder of PAAL, Rachel is… Read more

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  ]]>Rachel Spencer Hewitt is the founder of Parent Artist Advocacy League for Performing Arts + Media or PAAL for short. As the founder of PAAL, Rachel is… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2703Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:36:00 -040018:17falsefull111111http://www.rachelspencerhewitt.com (Rachel Spencer Hewitt) is the founder of https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (Parent Artist Advocacy League for Performing Arts + Media )or PAAL for short. As the founder of https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (PAAL), Rachel is focused on elevating the national standard of care for caregivers in the performing arts and media. I’ve had the opportunity to interview several of the chief PAAL reps from across the country and people consistently describe Rachel as a ‘caring powerhouse advocate,’ and I wholeheartedly agree. In this conversation, you’ll hear Rachel touch on the immediate supports and future-thinking solutions to support caregivers in the arts. If you have the resources, please contribute to the https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/parent-artist-advocacy-league-for-the-performing-arts-paal/general_support (PAAL Emergency Fund) and to artist funds at the local and national levels. Please also see the recent issue of American Theatre magazine, which includes a series of articles under the heading https://www.americantheatre.org/category/special-section/care-for-caregivers/ (Care for the Caregivers) that was undertaken with the support and insight of the https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (Parent Artist Advocacy League). The feature article in this series, written by Rachel is titled: https://www.americantheatre.org/2020/03/30/work-life-balance-is-everyones-urgent-business-now/ (Work/Life Balance Is Everyone’s Urgent Business Now). She writes, “As we face the COVID crisis, our field has a chance to restructure itself around human needs. Caregivers can lead the way.” ASBX Interviews with PAAL reps: * https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/03/16/paal-erica-lee-haines/ (Erica Lee Haines from Nashville)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/03/26/garlia-cornelia-jones/ (Garlia Cornelia Jones from NYC)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/04/02/107-empowering-parent-artists-with-dc-rep-marni-penning/ (Marni Penning from DC)* Lydia Milman Schmidt from Chicago (coming soon)* Pamela Spee from Seattle (coming soon) * Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm9QeOMvlOMYHb5HTJyL3Cjm2s_q9UI3JW5TCxZOvoTWXCjQ/viewform (apply)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/parent-artist-advocacy-league-for-the-performing-arts-paal/general_support (donate) This interview was recorded virtually on March 23, 2020. We do discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. Relief Funds + Resources: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* http://durhamarts.org/ArtsRecoveryFund.html (Durham Arts Council Artist Recovery Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?Tamara Kissane110: Questions, structure, & digging deep. Diving into creative process with playwright, June GuralnickFor four decades, June Guralnick has created plays, performance projects, and multi-media installations, as well as directing new works, classic plays, and developing community cultural programs. June’s… Read more

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  ]]>For four decades, June Guralnick has created plays, performance projects, and multi-media installations, as well as directing new works, classic plays, and developing community cultural programs. June’s… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2699Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:36:00 -040026:39falsefullFor four decades, https://juneguralnick.com/ (June Guralnick) has created plays, performance projects, and multi-media installations, as well as directing new works, classic plays, and developing community cultural programs. June’s work has been beamed to the Space Station as well as performed at many earth venues across the country in NY, CA, DC, NC. Please read her very robust bio at her websitehttps://juneguralnick.com/ ( juneguralnick.com). It was my great pleasure to converse with June as she described her playwriting process, the development of the https://piedmontlaureate.org/ (Piedmont Laureate program), and the importance of creative work. If you enjoy this conversation as half as much as I did, it will make your day. Grab a writing implement and get your notepad ready — here are some tips, tricks, inspiration, and wisdom from June Guralnick. This interview was recorded virtually on March 23, 2020. We do discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. Relief Funds + Resources: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* http://durhamarts.org/ArtsRecoveryFund.html (Durham Arts Council Artist Recovery Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/chatham-artist-arts-worker-relief-effort-caare/ (Chatham County Artist and Art-Worker Relief Effort) (NC)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm9QeOMvlOMYHb5HTJyL3Cjm2s_q9UI3JW5TCxZOvoTWXCjQ/viewform (apply)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/parent-artist-advocacy-league-for-the-performing-arts-paal/general_support (donate) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox)Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/)Tamara KissaneWhat does the Poetry Fox say? Deep connections thru performance writing with Chris VitielloHave you met the Poetry Fox? I have, and I’m a fan. In this episode I’m talking with the human behind the fox, Chris Vitiello. Chris Vitiello… Read more

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  ]]>Have you met the Poetry Fox? I have, and I’m a fan. In this episode I’m talking with the human behind the fox, Chris Vitiello. Chris Vitiello… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2689Mon, 06 Apr 2020 09:33:00 -040032:18falsefull109109Have you met the https://www.poetryfox.com/ (Poetry Fox)? I have, and I’m a fan. In this episode I’m talking with the human behind the fox, Chris Vitiello. http://www.chrisvitiello.com/ (Chris Vitiello) is a writer, performer, critic, and independent curator based in Durham, NC. His poetry books include Obedience (Ahsahta, 2012), Irresponsibility (Ahsahta, 2008), and Nouns Swarm A Verb (Xurban, 1999). He is a chief contributor at https://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/ArticleArchives?author=1346675 (Indy Week). The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation recently recognized his art criticism with their inaugural Rabkin Prize for Arts Journalism. Chris frequently stages performances and arts events in the NC Triangle. He has organized exhibitions for The Carrack, the Click Photography Festival, and the Ackland Art Museum at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. And of course Chri Vitiello is the https://www.poetryfox.com (Poetry Fox), a giant fox who bangs out custom, on-demand poems on vintage typewriters. During our conversation, you’ll hear Chris share his experiences as a performance writer for the https://www.poetryfox.com/ (Poetry Fox )and the Worry Cabinet, about audience and connection and writing as that connective conduit. Enjoy the episode. This interview was recorded virtually on March 22, 2020. We do discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. Relief Funds + Resources: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/chatham-artist-arts-worker-relief-effort-caare/ (Chatham County Artist and Art-Worker Relief Effort) (NC)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm9QeOMvlOMYHb5HTJyL3Cjm2s_q9UI3JW5TCxZOvoTWXCjQ/viewform (apply)* Parent Artist Advocacy League Emergency Fund https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/parent-artist-advocacy-league-for-the-performing-arts-paal/general_support (donate) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media:Tamara KissaneExploring a Podcast Collective Model with Eric Silver of Multitude ProductionsA stimulating conversation with Eric Silver, the Head of Creative at Multitude. Multitude is an independent podcast collective and production company based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. From basketball to mythology… Read more

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  ]]>A stimulating conversation with Eric Silver, the Head of Creative at Multitude. Multitude is an independent podcast collective and production company based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. From basketball to mythology… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2669Fri, 03 Apr 2020 09:34:00 -040046:58truefull108108A stimulating conversation with https://twitter.com/el_silvero (Eric Silver), the Head of Creative at https://multitude.productions/ (Multitude). Multitude is an independent podcast collective and production company based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. From basketball to mythology to literature and pop culture, Multitude entertains while building communities around their values. The Multitude team also helpshttp://multitude.productions/consulting ( clients) of all sizes make and market great shows; they perform and give workshops at podcasthttp://multitude.productions/live ( events); and publish dozens of freehttp://multitude.productions/resources ( resources) for creators. Eric and Tamara discuss the collective model and how it works, the business of podcasting, writing audio fiction, and more. (https://www.nextstopshow.com/ (Next Stop) is the new audio fiction sitcom from Multitude!) http://www.ericsilver.work/ (Eric Silver) is a writer, audio producer, and teacher based in Brooklyn, New York. He’s the Dungeon Master and co-host ofhttp://jointhepartypod.com/ ( )http://jointhepartypod.com/ (Join the Party), a collaborative audio drama based on the rules of Dungeons and Dragons; the co-host ofhttp://horsehoops.com/ ( )http://horsehoops.com/ (HORSE), a basketball podcast about everything except for wins and losses; and a founding member ofhttp://multitude.productions/ ( )http://multitude.productions/ (Multitude). He likes cardigans, chunky peanut butter, and being five minutes early. This piece, https://howlround.com/exploring-podcast-collective-model-eric-silver-multitude-productions (Exploring a Podcast Collective Model with Eric Silver of Multitude Productions), was originally published on https://howlround.com/series/adventures-audio-fiction-podcast (HowlRound Theatre Commons )on March 11, 2020 (see that page for transcript). This interview series for Howlround is part of Tamara’s quest to learn more about audio drama by speaking with the people who are working in the medium. Music: Spring Idyll by https://penneemiles.com/ (Pennee Miles). https://multitude.productions/ (Multitude Productions) CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign).Tamara KissaneEmpowering Parent Artists with DC rep Marni PenningIf you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL… Read more

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  ]]>If you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2662Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:32:00 -040034:57falsefull107107If you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL stands for https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (PARENT ARTIST ADVOCACY LEAGUE (PAAL) for PERFORMING ARTS + MEDIA) PAAL is a national community, resource hub, and solutions generator for individuals with caregiver responsibilities and institutions who strive to support them. PAAL is offering an https://www.facebook.com/PAALperformingarts/ (online series )for workplace and connection as well as a series of Broadway master classes and storytimes for you and your kids! Proceeds support the artists and the PAAL COVID Emergency Relief Fund. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several of the PAAL chief reps from across the country. This episode is a conversation recorded in early February 2020 with https://theladyhamlet.com (Marni Penning), the chief rep of Washington DC and creator of DC Theatre Parents. Marni discusses her own theatre career journey, including a transition into audio narration, her unconventional schedule, and the formation and support offered by DC Theatre Parents. In addition to being an award-winning stage actress, a busy audiobook narrator, and a co-founder of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, https://theladyhamlet.com (Marni Penning) is also a playwright, teacher, and children’s book illustrator who lives with her husband, son, dog, fish, and chickens outside Washington, DC. She created the online group “DC Theatre Parents” in 2013 when her son was a few months old, and since those initial baby/toddler play dates in her living room, it has grown to over 300 theatre professional parents who share ideas and mutual support in the DC area. For more information on Marni herself, visit http://theladyhamlet.com/ (theladyhamlet.com). Resources: * https://paalperformingarts.wordpress.com/2020/03/12/supporting-artists-with-families-and-corvid-19-paal/ (Supporting Artists with Families in Our COVID-19 Plans )(PAAL)* https://howlround.com/tags/parenting (Howlround Theatre Commons Parenting Essays)* https://www.facebook.com/groups/942438939443728/ (PAAL Raleigh-Triangle NC)* https://www.facebook.com/PAALperformingarts/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-Randeid=ARCUSnTi6U_m52HtSnKa3xYgyPHHK7MfVLhdKkmJIlM4Ccv01HQB4dHB8GS5CMw79qVYQV5YEKk9aBkQ (PAAL (national))* https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/parent-artist-advocacy-league-for-the-performing-arts-paal/general_support?fbclid=IwAR1s3D0ViHhXjEJqVr-uiEeR2DRrJtWtP4EFv7mhX5IoG68qYV73vVJ4p8k (Donate to PAAL) Relief Funds + Resources: * https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* &lt;a href=&quot;https://indyweek.com/culture/news/coronavirus-cancellations-local-art-how-to-help/?fbclid=IwAR1G8B-HOVezmbeZZIXKLo_Z0OjS6SmE6TvtDQ_OE6fDpxfAsKS...Tamara KissaneMaintaining connections and building community online with Johannah Maynard Edwards of the Women’s Theatre FestivalJohannah Maynard Edwards is the Executive Director of the Women’s Theatre Festival based in Raleigh, NC. You’ll hear Johannah describe the current work of the Women’s Theatre… Read more

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  ]]>Johannah Maynard Edwards is the Executive Director of the Women’s Theatre Festival based in Raleigh, NC. You’ll hear Johannah describe the current work of the Women’s Theatre… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2637Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:32:00 -040025:22falsefull106106Johannah Maynard Edwards is the Executive Director of the http://womenstheatrefestival.com (Women’s Theatre Festival) based in Raleigh, NC. You’ll hear Johannah describe the current work of the Women’s Theatre Festival as she very quickly pivoted to offer a remarkable slate of online offerings to her community. She speaks with candor and transparency about the financial realities of this moment for WTF and her vision and advocacy. **She also touches on https://artistsoapbox.org/2020/03/31/triangle-bake-off/ (THE TRIANGLE BAKE OFF for NC Playwrights) — this Friday!** Find out more at http://womenstheatrefestival.com/ (http://womenstheatrefestival.com). Donate to WTF on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womenstheatrefestival/ (https://www.patreon.com/womenstheatrefestival/) In addition to being the Executive Director of WTF, Johannah Maynard Edwards has directed, devised, and produced countless theatrical productions in NYC, Minneapolis, and the Triangle. A passionate arts educator, Johannah has been a teaching artist at Raleigh Little Theatre for the past ten years. She is a Chief Rep for PAAL, the Parent Artist Advocacy League for the Performing Arts and serves on the Arts Learning Community for Universal Access through the Office of Raleigh Arts. Johannah is an outspoken advocate and consultant for access and inclusion in theatre and has created a resource guide for presenting sensory-friendly theatre. She is a graduate of NYU/Tisch School of the Arts/Playwrights Horizons Theatre School. This interview was recorded virtually on March 21, 2020. We do discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. ASBX episode: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/07/23/038-managing-director-johannah-maynard-edwards-advocates-for-inclusion-develops-structures-for-growth-and-turns-problems-into-solutions/ (038: Managing Director Johannah Maynard Edwards advocates for inclusion, develops structures for growth, and turns problems into solutions) Relief Funds + Resources: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews.Tamara KissaneArt and education in times of crisis with Ian Finley, playwright and educatorA wide ranging conversation touching on art and education in times of crisis. Ian Finley describes his shifting work as a theatre teacher in a public high… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2633Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:28:00 -040028:32falsefull105105A wide ranging conversation touching on art and education in times of crisis. Ian Finley describes his shifting work as a theatre teacher in a public high school, the essential elements for a theatrical experience, and writing audio drama. [I’m delighted to say that Ian is a member of one of the Artist Soapbox Audio Collective writers group, and together with playwright Allan Maule, the three of us are hard at work on another audio fiction series.] Ian Finley holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from the Tisch School at New York University. In 2012, he was named the Piedmont Laureate in the field of Playwriting and Screenwriting by the arts councils of central North Carolina. He is the author of many plays, you’ll see them listed in the show notes including: The Nature of the Nautilus (winner of the Kennedy Center’s Jean Kennedy Smith Award), And There Was War in Heaven (finalist for the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference), Native, The Greeks, 1960, Jude the Obscure, Suspense, A Perfect Negroni, 11:50, the Our Histories cycle of site-specific plays for Burning Coal and the First Night site-specific plays for Seed Art Share. This interview was recorded virtually on March 21, 2020. We do discuss the COVID-19 epidemic. ASBX Episode: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/03/ianfinley/ (043: What good is a bad first draft? Playwright and arts educator Ian Finley extols the power of revision.) Relief Funds + Resources: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our &lt;a href=&quot;http...Tamara KissaneAutobiographical writing, centering Black playwrights, and creative process with playwright and producer, Monét Noelle MarshallMonét Noelle Marshall is an artist, director, playwright, curator, producer & cultural organizer. A 2018 Independent Weekly Arts Award winner, she serves as the Founding Artistic Director… Read more

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  ]]>Monét Noelle Marshall is an artist, director, playwright, curator, producer & cultural organizer. A 2018 Independent Weekly Arts Award winner, she serves as the Founding Artistic Director… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2628Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:28:00 -040033:04falsefull104104http://monetnoellemarshall.com/ (Monét Noelle Marshall) is an artist, director, playwright, curator, producer and cultural organizer. A 2018 Independent Weekly Arts Award winner, she serves as the Founding Artistic Director of https://www.mojoaa.org/ (MOJOAA Performing Arts Company). Recent projects include the “Buy It Call It” performance installations, which earned her the 2018 Mary B. Regan Community Artist Fellowship from the NC Arts Council. You can learn more about her upcoming work at http://www.monetnoellemarshall.com (MonetNoelleMarshall.com). Monét describes her writing and development process for her play Raissoneur, autobiographical writing, supporting Southern Black playwrights through her upcoming podcast Red Clay Plays and her theatre company MOJOAA. This interview was recorded virtually on March 20, 2020. We do discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. * Social: FB: Monet Noelle Marshall IG; @MonetIsArt* https://www.patreon.com/Monet (Monét on Patreon)* http://monetnoellemarshall.com/ (Monetnoellemarshall.com) Relief Funds + Resources: * The Orange County Arts Commission Page has a long list of support resources for artists, arts industry workers, arts nonprofits, and art organizations whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by COVID-19. https://artsorange.org/covid-19/covid19-resources/ (Check it out. )* https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms) ASBX podcast episodes: * https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/01/22/018-artist-leader-monet-noelle-marshall-speaks-thru-buy-my-soul-and-call-it-art/ (018: Artist and Leader Monèt Noelle Marshall speaks thru BUY MY SOUL AND CALL IT ART)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/03/12/023-lead-curator-and-strategist-jameeka-holloway-burrell-launches-the-first-bull-city-black-theater-festival/ (023: Lead Curator and Strategist JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell launches the first BULL CITY BLACK THEATER FESTIVAL)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/01/21/062-robin-carmon-marshall/ (062: Stories that deserve to be told. Executive Director of MOJOAA Robin Carmon Marshall holds space and makes space to be heard.) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox)Tamara KissaneEmpowering Parent Artists with NYC rep Garlia Cornelia Jones: Part TwoThis is the second of two episodes with Garlia Cornelia Jones, the chief rep of New York City. Garlia and I spoke in early January 2020. If… Read more

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  ]]>This is the second of two episodes with Garlia Cornelia Jones, the chief rep of New York City. Garlia and I spoke in early January 2020. If… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2617Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:27:00 -040027:55falsefull103103This is the second of two episodes with https://garliacornelia.com/ (Garlia Cornelia Jones), the chief rep of New York City. Garlia and I spoke in early January 2020. If you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL stands for https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (PARENT ARTIST ADVOCACY LEAGUE (PAAL) for PERFORMING ARTS + MEDIA) PAAL is a national community, resource hub, and solutions generator for individuals with caregiver responsibilities and institutions who strive to support them. PAAL is offering an https://www.facebook.com/PAALperformingarts/ (online series )for workplace and connection as well as a series of Broadway master classes and storytimes for you and your kids! Proceeds support the artists and the PAAL COVID Emergency Relief Fund. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several of the PAAL chief reps from across the country. In episode #2, with Garlia Cornelia Jones, we dig into the many facets of childcare for parent-artists — including the challenges and the opportunities. And my absolute favorite illustration of the childcare dilemma is a story that Garlia shares near the end of our conversation. I don’t want to spoil it, but listen, because it speaks volumes about this issue. https://garliacornelia.com/ (Garlia Cornelia Jones) is a writer, producer, photographer and mother. In 2008, Garlia founded Blackboard Plays, a monthly series devoted to Black Playwrights. She is one of the founding producers of Harlem9, OBIE Award winners for, “48Hours in…TMHarlem”. Her Essays and articles have appeared in “The New York Times”, “The Washington Post” and “Salon.com”. Her play “Snapshots” was part of the 10th Season of The Fire This Time Festival. She worked on an MA in African American and African Diaspora studies at Indiana University before coming to New York for her MFA in Playwriting which she earned at The New School for Drama. Garlia is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and a Line Producer at The Public Theater. https://garliacornelia.com/ (Garlia Cornelia Jones) is the first recipient of the Mother Artist of Color PAAL Childcare Grant. Resources: * https://paalperformingarts.wordpress.com/2020/03/12/supporting-artists-with-families-and-corvid-19-paal/ (Supporting Artists with Families in Our COVID-19 Plans )(PAAL)* https://howlround.com/tags/parenting (Howlround Theatre Commons Parenting Essays)* https://www.facebook.com/groups/942438939443728/ (PAAL Raleigh-Triangle NC)* https://www.paaltheatre.com/nyc (PAAL NYC) Relief Funds + Resources: * https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* &lt;a href=&quot;https://indyweek.com/culture/news/coronavirus-cancellations-local-art-how-to-hel...Tamara Kissane102: Empowering Parent Artists with NYC rep Garlia Cornelia Jones: Part OneIf you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL… Read more

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  ]]>If you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2611Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:36:00 -040024:02falsefull102102If you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist or caregiver. The acronym PAAL stands for https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (PARENT ARTIST ADVOCACY LEAGUE (PAAL) for PERFORMING ARTS + MEDIA) PAAL is a national community, resource hub, and solutions generator for individuals with caregiver responsibilities and institutions who strive to support them. PAAL is offering an https://www.facebook.com/PAALperformingarts/ (online series )for workplace and connection as well as a series of Broadway master classes and storytimes for you and your kids! Proceeds support the artists and the PAAL COVID Emergency Relief Fund. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several of the PAAL chief reps from across the country. This is the first of two episodes with https://garliacornelia.com/ (Garlia Cornelia Jones), the chief rep of New York City. Garlia and I spoke for over an hour in early January 2020. In episode #1, you’ll hear Garlia discuss her involvement with PAAL and how she became the chief rep in NYC, her position as line producer at the Public Theatre, the logistical and emotional push/ pull of our work as parents and our work as artists. and finally the importance of friendships to keep us both grounded and afloat. https://garliacornelia.com/ (Garlia Cornelia Jones) is a writer, producer, photographer and mother. In 2008, Garlia founded https://blackboardplays.com (Blackboard Plays), a monthly series devoted to Black Playwrights. She is one of the founding producers of Harlem9, OBIE Award winners for, “https://www.amazon.com/48Hours-Harlem-10-Minute-Plays-Anthology-ebook/dp/B01J48IBGI (48Hours in…TMHarlem”). Her https://garliacornelia.com/writer/articles-essays/ (essays and articles) have appeared in “The New York Times”, “The Washington Post” and “Salon.com”. Her play “Snapshots” was part of the 10th Season of The Fire This Time Festival. She worked on an MA in African American and African Diaspora studies at Indiana University before coming to New York for her MFA in Playwriting which she earned at The New School for Drama. Garlia is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and a Line Producer at https://publictheater.org (The Public Theater). https://garliacornelia.com/ (Garlia Cornelia Jones) is the first recipient of the Mother Artist of Color PAAL Childcare Grant. Resources: * https://paalperformingarts.wordpress.com/2020/03/12/supporting-artists-with-families-and-corvid-19-paal/ (Supporting Artists with Families in Our COVID-19 Plans )(PAAL)* https://howlround.com/tags/parenting (Howlround Theatre Commons Parenting Essays)* https://www.facebook.com/groups/942438939443728/ (PAAL Raleigh-Triangle NC)* https://www.paaltheatre.com/nyc (PAAL NYC) Relief Funds + Resources: * https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_li...Tamara KissaneSupporting North Carolina playwrights with Yvette Holder, the creator of Sips & Scripts“Sips & Scripts” supports, promotes, and produces work written by North Carolina playwrights from novices to veterans through stage readings, private readings, and monthly public readings. Today… Read more

  "101: Supporting North Carolina playwrights with Yvette Holder, the creator of Sips & Scripts"

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  ]]>“Sips & Scripts” supports, promotes, and produces work written by North Carolina playwrights from novices to veterans through stage readings, private readings, and monthly public readings. Today… Read more

  "101: Supporting North Carolina playwrights with Yvette Holder, the creator of Sips & Scripts"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2581Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:32:00 -040023:50falsefull101101“https://www.facebook.com/sipsandscripts (Sips and Scripts)” supports, promotes, and produces work written by North Carolina playwrights from novices to veterans through stage readings, private readings, and monthly public readings. Today I’m speaking with Yvette Holder, the creator of Sips and Scripts. In this episode, Yvette outlines the offerings of Sips and Scripts, best practices for feedback, writing tips for new playwrights, and she gives us insight into The Waning Hours, an original play written by NC playwright Carol Torian that will be produced this fall by Sips and Scripts. Yvette L. Holder is a native of North Carolina and has studied theatre at three institutions: North Carolina School of the Arts, Lee Strasberg Institute of Dramatic Arts (New York), and North Carolina Central University, where she received a BA in Dramatic Arts. Yvette is a producer, actor, and a “sometimes” director. She is the creator of the growing Triangle arts event, “https://www.facebook.com/sipsandscripts (Sips and Scripts)” that supports, promotes, and produces work written by North Carolina playwrights from novices to veterans through stage readings, private readings, and monthly public readings. Yvette always looks to the future as she focuses on that next given moment to open doors for new opportunities. “The Waning Hours” – September 18 – 27 – Pure Life Theatre Written By North Carolina Playwright, Carol Torian Directed by Terra Hodge Produced By Sips and Scripts Featuring an African-American cast,”The Waning Hours” is a series of vignettes that attempt to mirror the thought process of someone who is suffering from moderate Alzheimer’s Disease. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneMy Geriatric Uterus with Lormarev Jones, playwright and solo performerMy Geriatric Uterus is a bold, brazen and brash solo play that examines the expectations placed on women’s bodies against the backdrop of late stage Capitalism. Written… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2576Tue, 24 Mar 2020 09:29:00 -040038:31truefull100100http://www.lormarevjones.com/mgu/ (My Geriatric Uterus) is a bold, brazen and brash solo play that examines the expectations placed on women’s bodies against the backdrop of late stage Capitalism. Written and performed by Lormarev Jones, featuring music by Christopher Wood, My Geriatric Uterus premiered at the http://www.cincyfringe.com/ (2019 Cincinnati Fringe Festival) and was the winner of the David C. Herriman Artists’ Pick of the Fringe. In this conversation with Lormarev Jones, we talk about the writing and development process for My Geriatric Uterus, collaborating while developing a solo piece, writing tips, self-care, and more. READ ONE PAGE OF MY GERIATRIC UTERUS https://artistsoapbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Artist-Soapbox-Excerpt_-My-Geriatric-Uterus-1.pdf (HERE). [Rated R] http://www.lormarevjones.com/ (Lormarev Jones) is a Freelance Director, Choreographer, and Educator currently based in Raleigh. She received her MFA in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College. Lormarev has served as a director and choreographer at many theatres and high schools in the Triangle, including North Carolina State, Meredith College, Raleigh Charter High School, Raleigh Little Theatre and many others. She is also a deviser, playwright, and solo performer; her most recent solo play, http://www.lormarevjones.com/mgu/ (My Geriatric Uterus), won the 2019 David C. Herriman Artists’ Pick of the Fringe award at the 2019 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. She currently teaches at North Carolina State University and Meredith College, her alma mater, while continuing to freelance in all her areas of expertise. Ashttps://piedmontlaureate.org/2020-laureate-tamara-kissane/ ( 2020 Piedmont Laureate), Tamara is featuring a series of local playwrights to discuss their work, their writing processes, and their wisdom. The Piedmont Laureate program is co-sponsored by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Durham Arts Council, Orange County Arts Commission, and United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. Its primary goal is to promote awareness and heighten appreciation for excellence in the literary arts in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the art of writing, enriching the lives of all our citizens. Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/03/19/024-actor-educator-and-choreographer-lormarev-jones-opens-up-about-the-artist-hustle-mfas-and-self-care-for-artists/ (024: Actor, educator, and choreographer Lormarev Jones opens up about the artist hustle, MFAs, and self-care for artists.) https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/06/10/renee-wimberley/ (078: Creating shared arts experiences. The magic of Seed Art Share with Founder and Creative Director Renee Wimberley.) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.Tamara KissaneGrowth, impact, and accessibility with podcast critic and advocate Elena Fernández CollinsTamara talks with podcast critic Elena Fernández Collins about impact, accessibility and barriers to entry, the formation of critical language, best practices, indie creating, and more. Elena… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2572Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:27:00 -040039:57falsefull9999Tamara talks with podcast critic https://elenafernandezcollins.com/ (Elena Fernández Collins) about impact, accessibility and barriers to entry, the formation of critical language, best practices, indie creating, and more. Elena Fernández Collins, podcast critic, journalist, and advocate Elena Fernández Collins is a podcast critic and forensic sociolinguist living in Portland, OR. She writes about podcasts forhttps://elenafernandezcollins.com/ ( her own website), outlets like https://bellocollective.com/ (The Bello Collective), https://www.avclub.com/ (The AV Club )and https://podcastreview.org/ (Podcast Review), and curates her own newsletter about fiction podcasts,https://mailchi.mp/b28bee73ba29/audiodramatic ( Audio Dramatic). In the time that she’s not trying to promote audio fiction and indie creators in the podcasting sphere, she’s working on a linguistics thesis about non-native English speaker comprehension of the Miranda rights in the United States. In a distant past, Elena performed in college stage plays; more recently, you can hear her as the voice of Marisol, the intergalactic pizza delivery girl on https://ostiumpodcast.com/ (Ostium)’s special episodes for International Podcast Month, and as Soledad Marquez on https://hughouse.productions/valence/ (VALENCE). This piece, https://howlround.com/growth-impact-and-accessibility-podcast-critic-and-advocate-elena-fernandez-collins (Growth, Impact, and Accessibility with Podcast Critic and Advocate Elena Fernández Collins), was originally published on https://howlround.com/series/adventures-audio-fiction-podcast (HowlRound Theatre Commons )on March 4, 2020 (see that page for transcript). This interview series for Howlround is part of Tamara’s quest to learn more about audio drama by speaking with the people who are working in the medium. Music: Spring Idyll by https://penneemiles.com/ (Pennee Miles). Mentioned: * http://wormwoodshow.com/ (Wormwood Podcast)* Sara Montague’s http://thesarahawards.com/article/2017/4/3/towards-a-poetics-of-audio-the-importance-of-criticism (Towards a Poetics of Audio: The Importance of Criticism)* https://www.radiodramarevival.com/episode-533-critic-roundtable-2/ (Radio Drama Revival Critic Roundtable)* https://wtfrequency.com/ (What’s the Frequency?)* http://nilsgardner.com/the-museum-at-tomorrow (The Museum at Tomorrow)* http://marvelspodcast.com/ (Marvels Podcast )* https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w07fy (BBC Sounds Murmurs) Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneCompassion, Care, and Children’s Lit with Amber Wood, the StoryladyWould you like to hear a story? How about a song? Enjoy a conversation with Amber Wood about self-care, children’s literature, feelings, breathing and much more (including… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2561Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:16:00 -040031:13falsefull9898Would you like to hear a story? How about a song? Enjoy a conversation with Amber Wood about self-care, children’s literature, feelings, breathing and much more (including a song for self-soothing!). Amber Wood Photo credit: Suzuran Photography Amber Wood is the Founding Storylady and Artistic Director of https://lightbulbheart.org (Lightbulb Heart), a storytime and collaborative theatre company in Hamilton, Ontario that celebrates empathy and lifelong play. In 2018, Amber took a 6,000 mile roadtrip conducting childplay workshops with adult creatives before embedding in Durham, NC to devise the first draft of There’s An Easy-Bake Oven Where My Heart Should Be with Emily Hill. The Easy-Bake project is an exploration of rediscovering kid wisdom as a pathway to grownup emotional well-being. Amber has been reading aloud with children across North America for 25 years. Passionate about helping folks of all ages develop literacy skills and a love of reading, you may often find her sitting in the floors of libraries and independent bookstores looking for her next favourite tales. Amber is currently scheming for Virtual Storytime to ameliorate some of the stress of COVID-19 related school closures. All of her recorded stories will be of works in the public domain. Resources for COVID-19 related school closures can be found on Amber’s website at: https://lightbulbheart.org/links/ (https://lightbulbheart.org/links/) Mentions: Books: Smythe, E. Louise. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/7841/7841-h/7841-h.htm (A Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children.) (1896) Van Camp, Richard. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43865480-may-we-have-enough-to-share?ac=1andfrom_search=trueandqid=bepCQlPjnvandrank=1 (May We Have Enough To Share. Orca Book Publishers )(2019). Witek, Jo.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20702049-in-my-heart?ac=1andfrom_search=trueandqid=Ugl1kp4RKeandrank=1 ( In My Heart: A Book of Feelings). Harry N. Abrams (2014). Resources: A Big Sea Star: https://www.kidsot.com.au/ (Kids OT Paediatric Occupational Therapy Services) https://www.youtube.com/user/Jbrary (Jbrary) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_nD3njgnDjhMw-AkRzlYA (Seriously, Read a Book!) Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression training: Bernadette Arthur with https://www.asharedtable.ca/ (A Shared Table) and https://www.kellygermaine.com/ (Kelly Germaine) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our &lt;a ...Tamara KissaneEmpowering Parent Artists with Nashville PAAL rep Erica Lee HainesIf you aren’t already familiar with PAAL, I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist. The acronym PAAL stands for… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2553Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:18:00 -040026:02falsefull9797If you aren’t already familiar with https://www.paaltheatre.com (PAAL), I’d like to bring that organization to your attention, particularly if you are a parent-artist. The acronym PAAL stands for https://www.paaltheatre.com/ (PARENT ARTIST ADVOCACY LEAGUE (PAAL) for PERFORMING ARTS + MEDIA) PAAL is a national community, resource hub, and solutions generator for individuals with caregiver responsibilities and institutions who strive to support them. Since the beginning of this year, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with several of the PAAL chief reps from across the country. Today’s interview is with http://www.ericalee.org (Erica Lee Haines), the chief rep of Nashville. Erica and I spoke over the phone early in 2020 about her experience as a parent artist, her aspirations for the PAAL chapter in Nashville, and more. This episode was released via the https://www.paaltheatre.com/podcast (PAAL podcast) on March 11, 2020. Erica and her little one working hard. Erica Lee Haines is a native of Nashville. After graduating from Belmont University, she performed with the Broadway tour, “Ring of Fire” as well as theme parks, USO tours, and cruise ships all over the world. For the past 12 years, she has been teaching musical theater for universities, schools, and children’s instruction resources. Her favorite performing roles include Eponine in “Les Miserables,” Miss Honey in “Matilda,” and Marcy Park in “Spelling Bee.” She makes her home in East Nashville with her husband and year old daughter. Check out her website http://www.ericalee.org/ (www.EricaLee.org) Resources: * https://paalperformingarts.wordpress.com/2020/03/12/supporting-artists-with-families-and-corvid-19-paal/ (Supporting Artists with Families in Our COVID-19 Plans )(PAAL)* https://howlround.com/tags/parenting (Howlround Theatre Commons Parenting Essays)* https://www.facebook.com/groups/942438939443728/ (PAAL Raleigh-Triangle NC)* https://www.facebook.com/groups/paalnashville/ (PAAL Nashville) Relief Funds + Additional Resources: * https://equalsound.org/project/corona-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR3pTPAknI9ozNwDjjF5VyUkUkPaAKk-Sc3WSkkaa2PP3VjYmgGOGPgkUVc (Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund) (Musicians)* https://www.northstardurham.com/artistrelief (Durham Artist Relief Fund)* https://vaeraleigh.org/artist-relief-fund (NC Artists Relief Fund)* https://www.gofundme.com/f/orange-county-arts-relief-fund?sharetype=teamsandmember=3899638andpc=fb_tco_campmgmtbnr_wandrcid=r01-158421710037-d84996251e5f4e2candutm_source=facebookandutm_medium=socialandutm_campaign=p_lico%2Bbannerandfbclid=IwAR3au4TQR6OdQlgIbCj-i4p6GQ8mcIiHDydTa3ppTrunvp1QjfjdJJV18tY (Orange County Arts Relief Fund) (NC)* https://indyweek.com/culture/news/coronavirus-cancellations-local-art-how-to-help/?fbclid=IwAR1G8B-HOVezmbeZZIXKLo_Z0OjS6SmE6TvtDQ_OE6fDpxfAsKSZNESAr8E (Amid Coronavirus Cancelations, Local Art Workers Are Struggling Today and Fearing Tomorrow. Here’s What They’re Facing and How to Help.) (INDYweek)* https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/ (Covid-19 Freelance Artist Resources)* https://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/emergencyfunds/?fbclid=IwAR007mEgx3GDv7DLs6qBKr-jvCPZp3jJVR6g6C-2YbfmGZKmVY79QyWXz4s (Emergency Funds) (All Art Forms) NOTES from the PAAL podcast page: “Erica shares her experiences with what changed after baby, the importance of defying arbitrary barriers,Tamara KissaneWriting audio fiction for young audiences with Dania Ramos & Michael Aquino of TimestormWriting audio fiction for young audiences with Dania Ramos and Michael Aquino, the producers and creators of Timestorm. Timestorm is an audio fiction series for children in… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2547Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:10:00 -040046:53falsefull9696Writing audio fiction for young audiences with Dania Ramos and Michael Aquino, the producers and creators of https://timestormseries.com/ (Timestorm). Timestorm is an audio fiction series for children in which the Ventura twins, Alexa and Benni, travel through time to preserve their culture’s true history. The twins visit three continents across the span of five centuries, meeting people who have left their mark on Puerto Rican heritage, all while managing twenty-first century life as middle schoolers in Newark, New Jersey. Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media with support from https://www.prx.org/ (PRX) and the https://googlecp.prx.org/ (Google Podcasts creator program). Timestorm will be part of TRAX, a new podcast network that https://cocotazomedia.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e5ae4086ac621547a97945567andid=377ed6b21fande=a31fc0e039 (PRX) is launching in 2020 with funding from the https://cocotazomedia.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e5ae4086ac621547a97945567andid=4c7b622d0cande=a31fc0e039 (Corporation for Public Broadcasting). The network will feature free on-demand audio content for ages nine through thirteen. This piece, https://howlround.com/writing-young-audiences-dania-ramos-and-michael-aquino-timestorm (Writing for Young Audiences with Dania Ramos and Michael Aquino of Timestorm) was originally published on https://howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons) on February 19, 2020. Please visit their website for a complete transcript. https://www.daniaramos.com/ (Dania Ramos ) is the series creator and head writer for https://timestormseries.com/ (Timestorm), and co-producer of the Cocotazo Audio Theatre podcast, both produced by https://www.cocotazomedia.com/ (Cocotazo Media). Her stage plays have been produced or developed by Luna Stage, Writers Theatre of New Jersey, Speranza Theatre Company, Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, and Teatro Vivo. She’s also the author of the middle-grade series the 7th Grade Sleuths. Dania is a drama and creative writing teaching artist for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. https://www.michaelaquino.com/ (Michael Aquino) is co-founder of https://www.cocotazomedia.com/ (Cocotazo Media). He is the audio engineer, sound designer, and composer for https://timestormseries.com/ (Timestorm) and the Cocotazo Audio Theatre podcast. Michael has received three Audio Verse Awards for composition and engineering. He’s also a musician, actor, and teaching artist. Music: Spring Idyll by https://penneemiles.com/ (Pennee Miles). A selection of audio fiction for kids (upper elementary and middle school): * https://timestormseries.com/ (Timestorm)* https://www.rebelgirls.com/pages/podcast (Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls)* https://gimletmedia.com/shows/the-two-princes (The Two Princes)* https://app.kidslisten.org/ (Kids Listen Podcast App)* http://flyestfables.libsyn.com/ (Flyest Fables)* https://whyy.org/programs/eleanor-amplified/ (Eleanor Amplified) Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported ...Tamara KissaneWhat’s next? Big feelings + big love.To be sure, I am not an expert in anything, nor am I particularly skilled in any way that could be helpful in a time of crisis… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2538Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:41:00 -040007:01falsefull9595To be sure, I am not an expert in anything, nor am I particularly skilled in any way that could be helpful in a time of crisis — and I don’t say that in a self-deprecating way, it’s just true. However, I’m thinking a lot — I’m thinking hard about community and what it means to build and maintain community when we cannot congregate…when we cannot be face-to-face. I’m thinking about how we can care for each other and care for ourselves and pull together in a way that makes us feel less lonely and perhaps even momentarily soothed. If you’ve been listening to this podcast, then you’ll also know that for a long time I’ve been thinking about how we can make art and tell stories when we cannot physically show up together – that was the genesis of this podcast and the work I’m doing in audio fiction and…. All of this has been on my mind increasingly in the last few weeks. So I want you to know that I’m going to start pushing out content as often as I can via Artist Soapbox — I’ll do as much as possible given my family and work responsibilities – thru the podcast and the website — if you have the brain, heart, life space to listen or read, then I hope that content makes you feel less alone or distracts you or reminds you that we are a community of creative kick-ass people. Because we are. And you are a part of that. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX. Transcript: Well, Happy 2020! It’s been a few months since I released an episode on Artist Soapbox. These are strange and uncomfortable times. I want you to know that I’m thinking of you wherever you are, I’m thinking of you and sending you love. At this moment in time and for some undefined period into the future, many of us feel that our way of life, state of mind, health, loved ones and livelihood are under threat — by COVID-19 sure but also by the response or lack of response or lack of support in our particular communities. If you are having big feelings, as I am as a result of this, I just want to say that it’s totally understandable — big feelings are coming up because these things: our way of life, state of mind, health, loved ones, and livelihood are big deals. People are suffering. If you are feeling isolated and at sea, as I am, then I also want to say that you are not alone and I am sending you love. To be sure, I am not an expert in anything, nor am I particularly skilled in any way that could be helpful in a time of crisis,Tamara KissaneI'm not quitting! The final episode of 2019This is the final podcast episode for 2019! Hooray! This short solo episode is to tell you that I’m not quitting, I’m just taking a break to… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2447Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:26:00 -040012:38falsefull9494This is the final podcast episode for 2019! Hooray! This short solo episode is to tell you that I’m not quitting, I’m just taking a break to celebrate the holidays (including my birthday!) and then prepare for 2020. This episode is a celebration, a year in review, a pre-view of what’s to come in 2020, and some creative-process advice. Happy Early New Year, Soapboxers! Stay loose, stay calm, and carry on, my friends. Best wishes, Tamara Tamara drinks coffee. Lots of coffee. Photo by Erin Bell of Bull City Photography Mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/events/1164043010473449/ (Public Works Event on December 8th!) Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us )or make a one-time donation via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628andcnac=USandrsta=en_US(en_US)andcust=A55YE26SQPDL8andunptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578andt=andcal=cb540804e2cdaandcalc=cb540804e2cdaandcalf=cb540804e2cdaandunp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-createdandpage=main:emailandpgrp=main:emailande=opandmchn=emands=ciandmail=sys (PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.) If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our non-profit https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/soapbox-audio-collective (Soapbox Audio Collective). Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews.Tamara KissaneThe cast of MASTER BUILDER speaks! More thoughts on audio drama from the actors...Perspectives and voices of four of the voice actors from our first audio drama MASTER BUILDER (released in July 2019.) You’ll hear short 3-5 minute segments musing… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2374Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:22:00 -040016:15falsefull9393Perspectives and voices of four of the voice actors from our first audio drama https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER) (released in July 2019.) You’ll hear short 3-5 minute segments musing on the differences between stage acting and audio acting, what the cast hopes people will experience as audio drama listeners, their favorite moments in the Master Builder audio drama and more. While on break from https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER,) these four actors hopped into a little side recording space and answered a few quick questions posed by Kaley Morrison. Featuring Rebecca Bossen who played DOC, Thaddaeus Edwards who played LIONEL, Dale Wolf who played BRENDAN, and Maxine Eloi who played KAYA. Mentioned: * https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/09/20/087-making-my-first-audio-drama-thoughts-on-master-builder/ (087: Making my first audio drama: Thoughts on MASTER BUILDER)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/07/15/master-builder-audio-drama-act-one/ (MASTER BUILDER ACT ONE)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/07/22/master-builder-audio-drama-act-two/ (MASTER BUILDER ACT TWO)* https://www.facebook.com/events/396642551029258/ (Public Works on November 24) Here’s the whole beautiful team: Maxine EloiAlex ManessAmanda HahnThaddaeus EdwardsDale WolfRebecca BossenSusannah HoughEdith SnowTamara KissaneVincent Bland, Jr.Dana MarksKaley MorrisonPennee MilesErin Bell The Master Builder Audio Drama was written, directed and produced by Tamara Kissane. This audio drama was adapted from Tamara’s 2018 stage play produced by Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern and inspired by Henrick Ibsen’s classic, The Master Builder published in 1892. Sound design by https://www.edithsnow.com (Edith Snow) Original music by https://penneemiles.com (Pennee Miles) The audio was recorded at Shadowbox Studio by Alex Maness our audio engineer and production assistant Amanda Hahn with additional support from Kaley Morrison. * HILDY: Vincent Bland, Jr.* DOC: Rebecca Bossen* LIONEL: Thaddaeus Edwards* KAYA: Maxine Eloi* JOAN: Susannah Hough* SULLY: Dana Marks* CLOCK VOICE: Edith Snow* BRENDAN: Dale Wolf* AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Erin Bell, Amanda Hahn, Alex Maness and Kaley Morrison. Graphic design by Kaley Morrison and photos by Erin Bell of Bull City Photography. The Master Builder Audio Drama is a production of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective with support from the patrons of Artist Soapbox, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Timothy McMackin, and the Women’s Theatre Festival. MASTER BUILDER is a two part audio drama for adults. It contains salty language, adult situations, and quirkiness suitable for grown-up ears. This production is dedicated to the memory of Julie Rhodes. Julie was a great lover and patron of music, art, and performance in the Triangle area and she loved spreading the word about her favorites. Bios of the whole team Erin Bell (PHOTOGRAPHER, AUDIENCE MEMBER) is a Durham-based thespian and entrepreneur. She founded Bull City Photography in 2017 and has had work featured in local publications such as Indy Week, Chatham Life and Style, The Durham Voice, Heart of Hillsborough, and Heart of Meadowmont. Erin specializes in performance and event photography. IG @bullcityphotography Vincent Bland, Jr. (HILDY) is elated to have been a part of this unique project.Tamara KissanePerformance and story for environmental and health justice. The Lillies Project and the Burns, Human Rights and Capabilities Project with Dr. Marie Garlock. [Episode 2 of 2]“Communities seeking healthcare and environmental justice always have the best answers for how to transform their own conditions.” The second of two episodes with Dr. Marie Garlock… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2396Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:20:00 -040041:31falsefull9292“Communities seeking healthcare and environmental justice always have the best answers for how to transform their own conditions.” The second of two episodes with Dr. Marie Garlock discussing the role of performance and storytelling in health and environmental justice movements. In this episode we discuss http://itisinyou.org/lilies-project-for-ej-rj-hj (the Lillies Project), an environmental justice project in Stokes County, NC, United States and http://itisinyou.org/burns-and-capabilities (the Burns, Human Rights and Capabilities Project) in Malawi, Africa. All three of these projects fall under the umbrella of health justice and performative story collaborations, and they all include a number of partners and contributors, which is a staple of Marie’s work. At the conclusion of this conversation, I asked Marie for tips to share with artists who’d like to do this kind of work, but don’t know where to start and Marie answered that question with the same grace, humor, and compassion that you’ll hear throughout our conversation. Lillies Project Dan River Ritual — photo by Meredith Branscome If you haven’t already, then I encourage you to go back and listen to https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/11/04/marie-garlock/ (the previous episode #91) in which we talk about what health justice means more broadly and about the first of three projects that she’s working on titled FLIPPING CANCER focused on people who face advanced cancers as patients, caregivers, + healthcare providers. Content Warning: A reminder that this can be challenging content. We touch on rampant injustice and inequities, life-threatening illnesses, racism and other traumas. Listen when you feel able. bio Marie Garlock, PhD leads health, performance, collaborative research, and community-building initiatives that span the U.S. South and Global South. Marie is the director ofhttp://itisinyou.org/ ( It Is In You) projects and is based in Durham, NC. It Is In You partners with people and organizations drawn together by the power of stories to promote health justice including clinicians, artists, scientists, educators, policymakers, faith and advocacy leaders across diverse communities, institutions, and coalitions. For over a decade now, Marie Garlock has been creating performances based on collaborative, community-embedded research. She works with learners and luminaries of all demographics to facilitate workshops, organize festivals, and offer tailored programs in creative communication and health equity across the U.S. and internationally. Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/11/04/marie-garlock/ (091: The power of story to promote health justice. Flipping Cancer with Dr. Marie Garlock. [Episode 1 of 2]) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) QUESTIONS FOR MARIE PROJECTSTamara KissaneThe power of story to promote health justice. Flipping Cancer with Dr. Marie Garlock. [Episode 1 of 2]Marie Garlock, PhD, leads health, performance, collaborative research, and community-building initiatives that span the U.S. South and Global South. She is the director of It Is In… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2363Mon, 04 Nov 2019 10:18:00 -040042:36falsefull9191Marie Garlock, PhD, leads health, performance, collaborative research, and community-building initiatives that span the U.S. South and Global South. She is the director of http://itisinyou.org (It Is In You) projects, based in Durham, NC. http://itisinyou.org (It Is In You) partners with people and organizations drawn together by the power of stories to promote health justice including clinicians, artists, scientists, educators, policymakers, faith and advocacy leaders across diverse communities, institutions, and coalitions. [This conversation was so rich and expansive that I divided it into two distinct episodes. This is the first of two.] For over a decade now, Dr. Marie Garlock has been creating performances based on collaborative, community-embedded research. She works with learners and luminaries of all demographics to facilitate workshops, organize festivals, and offer tailored programs in creative communication and health equity across the U.S. and internationally. Marie and I spoke about three of her many active projects. You’ll hear me mention all three in this conversation, but our primary focus for this episode is the http://itisinyou.org/flipping-cancer (Flipping Cancer) project. http://itisinyou.org/flipping-cancer (Flipping Cancer) is a performance installation in story, dance/movement, + visual landscape created from interviews with people who face advanced cancers as patients, caregivers, + healthcare providers. Flipping Cancer. Performance by Marie Garlock. Swain Hall, Chapel Hill, NC on January 26, 2014. Photography by Andrew Synowiez/synster.com. The second episode with Marie, which will be released next week, covers the http://itisinyou.org/lilies-project-for-ej-rj-hj (Lillies Project), an environmental justice project in Stokes County, NC, United States and the http://itisinyou.org/burns-and-capabilities (Burns, Human Rights and Capabilities Project) in Malawi, Africa. All three of these projects fall under the umbrella of health justice and performative story collaborations. Content Warning: This is difficult stuff. During this episode and the next we touch on rampant injustice and inequities, life-threatening illnesses, racism and other traumas. I’m grateful to Marie, not only for the revealing and healing work that she does, but also for the grace, vulnerability, and humor that infuses in all of her creative projects. I’m honored to celebrate the courage of Marie, her partners, and participants and to celebrate the fact that art can be powerfully good medicine. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) QUESTIONS FOR MARIE HEALTH JUSTICE Marie, you work on a wide range of projects — you gave me a great frame to connect all of these – you “bring people together around the power of stories to promote health justice.”Tamara KissaneCommon denominators. Veteran performer Dale Wolf on silence, story, and speaking out. [Durham 150 Artist Spotlight]Dale Wolf is a writer, mime, performer, teacher, and veteran of the NC arts community. In this episode with good humor, good stories, and great vulnerability, Dale… Read more

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  ]]>Dale Wolf is a writer, mime, performer, teacher, and veteran of the NC arts community. In this episode with good humor, good stories, and great vulnerability, Dale… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2339Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:21:00 -040047:00truefull9090https://dressndrag.tumblr.com/ (Dale Wolf) is a writer, mime, performer, teacher, and veteran of the NC arts community. In this episode with good humor, good stories, and great vulnerability, Dale touches on physicality, baseball, identity, politics and performance, creating new work, being an independent artist, and making art in Durham since the 1970s. Dale Wolf Photo by Alex Maness BIO Dale Wolf moved to Durham, NC in 1976 to start a mime company. Touch Mime Theater performed for 17 years to over a half million people in the southeast. Dale Wolf is a writer, mime, performer, teacher, veteran of the NC arts community and recipient of the Indie Award for Excellence in the Arts (1994). They work with local theater companies such as Little Green Pig, The Delta Boys, Manbites Dog, both hands, Deep Dish, Common Ground, and Leviathan Theatre. You can also hear Dale as a voice actor in http://www.artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder (MASTER BUILDER), an audio drama produced by Artist Soapbox. Dale has acted in films, industrial videos, voice-overs and commercials in addition to developing and performing two one-person shows, IN THE OUTFIELD and 50! EVOLUTION OF A BUTCH LESBIAN. 2019 is a year-long celebration honoring Durham North Carolina’s 150th anniversary. Artist Soapbox received https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/03/31/asbx-received-a-grant-happy-150-durham/ (a grant) from https://durham150.org (Durham 150) in Support of the City of Durham’s Sesquicentennial Commemoration. This episode is one of three Durham 150 Artist Spotlights in which I interview a few of the many brilliant artists living in here. Happy Birthday, Durham! Thank you Durham artists. Thank you for the grant, https://durham150.org (Durham 150). Listeners, support local artists and help them and your community thrive! This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Questions for Dale: PHYSICAL You mentioned that growing up you wanted to be an athlete. Talk a little about that. How has your physicality — your capabilities and interest in physicality informed your work in the theatre? MIME How did you find mime? What are common myths or misconceptions about mime? Can you share a story about a transformative experience that you had as a performer or you saw in an audience member? You moved to Durham in 1976 to start Touch Mime Theater and performed for 17 years. What was Durham/the Triangle like for performing artists at that time (and how has it changed — for the better and the worst)? IN THE OUTFIELD Let’s talk about one of your solo performance pieces, IN THE OUTFIELD.Tamara KissaneMore theater! The past, present, and future of Manbites Dog Theater with co-founders Ed Hunt and Jeff Storer. [Durham 150 Artist Spotlight]“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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2322Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:30:00 -040001:12:58truefull8989“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 https://manbitesdogtheater.org (Manbites Dog Theater), a professional company founded in 1987, dedicated to world and regional premieres of contemporary work. Ed and Jeff discuss the past, present and the future of the company including the inception and growth of Manbites Dog Theater, as well as the transition to the Manbites Dog Theater Fund. With the closing and selling of their Foster Street location in 2018, Manbites Dog transitioned into serving as a funding and support agency for theater companies and artists in the Triangle region. What a magnificent gift to theatre artists (and their audiences) in our community! On a personal note, Manbites Dog Theater, Jeff, Ed and the rest of the Manbites Family have had a profound and lasting impact on my life personally and professionally. There are scores of other Triangle theatre-makers who can say the same. I was one of Jeff’s students at Duke way back in the 90s and his teaching and directing are still reference points for me today. Thru the early 2000s, both hands theatre company, a company that I co-founded with http://www.onebrokenteapot.com (Cheryl Chamblee) performed our unconventional work at Manbites Dog multiple times, and I was thrilled to be onstage at Manbites Dog Theater multiple times over the last 15 years including during both of my pregnancies and in the final season at the Foster Street location. The performances that I witnessed there as an audience member affected me deeply. Scroll down to see links to podcast episodes related to Manbites Dog Theater. Jeff Storer and Ed Hunt BIOS In addition to being co-founder and Artistic Director of Manbites Dog Theater and the Manbites Dog Theater Fund, https://jmsheepdog.com (Jeff Storer) is co-author of Indecent Materials, which opened the 1990 season at Joseph Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival, and has co-authored Tune for Tommy, Hotline, and an adaptation of Allan Gurganus’ Plays Well With Others. Jeff has directed over 150 full length works since 1975 in New York City, Portland, Oregon, Boston, Winter Park, (Florida) and Dallas. He is currently a full professor of the practice and former chairman in the Department of Theater Studies at Duke University, where he has taught since 1982. Ed Hunt has served as managing director and co-artistic director of Manbites Dog since its beginning in 1987. He grew up in New Bern, North Carolina, and saw his first Broadway plays (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Beyond the Fringe, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) at the age of 16 on a 1963 trip to New York with his father. Since 1984, he has lived in Durham, North Carolina with his partner Jeff Storer, whom he married in 2013 after an extended courtship. Related posts and podcast episodes: * https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/08/22/this-week-is-amazing-funding-publicity-and-a-reading-oh-my-and-a-reminder/ (This week is amazing: funding, publicity and a reading)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/12/10/058-lakeisha-coffey/ (058: Prepare and connect. Actor Lakeisha Coffey shares her theatre wisdom and her gratitude.)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/12/both-hands-theatre-company/ (045: Old work in a new way. both hands theatre company performs a scene from 2001.)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/04/02/025-artist-and-nonprofit-leader-cheryl-chamblee-coaches-creatives-in-times-of-transition/ (025: Artist and nonprofit leader Cheryl Chamblee coaches creatives in times of transition)* &lt;a href=&quot;https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/03/12/023-lead-curator-and-strategist-jame...Tamara KissaneSongspeller and multi-disciplinary artist Kamara Thomas digs into the American dilemma. [Durham 150 Artist Spotlight]Mythology, music, geography, spirituality, North Carolina, and the creative process with Kamara Thomas! An episode rich with questions and contemplation, and the first Durham 150 Artist Spotlight… Read more

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  ]]>Mythology, music, geography, spirituality, North Carolina, and the creative process with Kamara Thomas! An episode rich with questions and contemplation, and the first Durham 150 Artist Spotlight… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2299Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:22:00 -040042:39falsefull8888Mythology, music, geography, spirituality, North Carolina, and the creative process with Kamara Thomas! An episode rich with questions and contemplation, and the first Durham 150 Artist Spotlight interview. Enjoy! Kamara Thomas photo by JLange http://kamarathomas.com/biocontact (Kamara Thomas) is a singer, songspeller, and multi-disciplinary storyteller based in Durham, NC. Kamara was named one of the “https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/04/15-artists-proving-black-americana-is-real.html (14 Artists Proving Black Americana is Real)” by Paste Magazine. She is currently working on “Country Soul Songbook,” a musical documentary project exploring race and place in Country music. Kamara’s video “Good Luck America,” from her forthcoming album and storytelling work “http://kamarathomas.com/tularosaproject (Tularosa: An American Dreamtime,)” was featured at the 2019 Hayti Heritage Film Festival. She wrote and produced SOAPBOX, a traveling public space performance commissioned for Downtown Durham Inc.’s Public Space Grant. The intro and outro to this episode is http://kamarathomas.com/glasingle (Good Luck America), the first track from Kamara Thomas’ upcoming album http://kamarathomas.com/tularosaproject (TULAROSA: AN AMERICAN DREAMTIME). 2019 is a year-long celebration honoring Durham North Carolina’s 150th anniversary. Artist Soapbox received https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/03/31/asbx-received-a-grant-happy-150-durham/ (a grant) from https://durham150.org (Durham 150) in Support of the City of Durham’s Sesquicentennial Commemoration. This episode is one of three Durham 150 Artist Spotlights in which I interview a few of the many brilliant artists living in here. Happy Birthday, Durham! Thank you Durham artists. Thank you for the grant, https://durham150.org (Durham 150). Listeners, support local artists and help them and your community thrive! This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) QUESTIONS FOR KAMARA BACKGROUND How did you find music as a calling (or how did it find you)? What about your musical taste — what music do you like to create? Is that different than the music you’ve played with others? Is it different than the music you listen to? You identify yourself as “a singer, songspeller, storyteller, multi-disciplinary artist and mythology fanatic” — we’ll talk about some of those more specifically — but what is it like to have an artistic identity that encompasses that breadth of language? How do you accommodate all of those interests and how do they work together/feed your work? Songspeller — what does this mean? What is a songspell?Tamara KissaneMaking my first audio drama: Thoughts on MASTER BUILDERHow do you do this audio drama stuff anyway? I’m not entirely sure, but we’re figuring it out! I released MASTER BUILDER, my first audio drama, in July… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2242Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:53:00 -040018:12falsefull8787How do you do this audio drama stuff anyway? I’m not entirely sure, but we’re figuring it out! I released https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), my first audio drama, in July of 2019. Since then, Artist Soapbox has several audio projects in development and we are rolling full speed ahead, but today I took a moment to look back on the creation of my first audio fiction baby. In this short solo episode, you’ll hear about the background of https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER), some tips on creating audio dramas if you are a newbie, and some things I’d do differently. Of course, this is just the tiny tip of the iceberg. There’s so much to say about the writing process, the rehearsal and recording process, the post-production process, and the post-release process. It is a many-headed beast. This solo is just a peek, and I hope you find it interesting. Listeners, if you’d like to get the inside scoop on the behind the scenes of MASTER BUILDER and our next audio drama, https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/09/09/constructing-the-new-colossus/ (THE NEW COLOSSUS) (in development NOW), then become a $3+ monthly patron of Artist Soapbox. You’ll get interviews, special posts, and secret documents. Don’t delay! Thanks for listening and for your support! Mentions: https://rduonstage.com/2019/06/28/guest-blog-post-an-audio-drama-is-born/ (Triangle Theater-Maker Tamara Kissane Writes About the Birth of Her Audio Drama MASTER BUILDER) https://rduonstage.com/podcast/ep-25-theater-podcast-with-durham-theater-maker-tamara-kissane-on-the-comeback-of-the-audio-drama/ (Ep. 25: Conversation with Triangle Theater-Maker Tamara Kissane on the Comeback of the Audio Drama) Tamara KissanePhoto credit: Erin Bell of Bull City Photography BIO http://tamarakissane.com/ (Tamara Kissane) (WRITER, DIRECTOR) is a playwright, theatre-maker, and podcaster for http://www.artistsoapbox.org/ (Artist Soapbox) (http://www.artistsoapbox.org/ (www.artistsoapbox.org)). Locally, she’s worked with Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, Manbites Dog Theater, University Theatre at NC State, The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, Duke Theatre Studies, Transactors Improv, Summer Sisters, Archipelago and both hands theatre company. Tamara is a co-founder of http://curioustheatrecollective.com/ (Curious Theatre Collective) and leads the Soapbox Audio Collective Writers’ rooms. Her stage-plays, The New Colossus and Master Builder were commissioned and performed by Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern in 2016 and 2018. Tamara’s first audio drama MASTER BUILDER premiered at the Women’s Theatre Festival NC before being released publicly in July 2019. In 2019, she received grants from the Manbites Dog Theater Fund, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Durham150, and the Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artist Award (Durham Arts Council). This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.Tamara KissaneMedia for nonprofits and small businesses. Filmmaker Debbie Vu is on a manifold mission with IronWorx Media.Debbie Vu is the founder of IronWorx Media, a media collective that specializes in creating promotional documentary-style content for nonprofits and mission-driven small businesses. Today we discuss… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2237Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:21:00 -040050:44falsefull8686Debbie Vu is the founder of https://www.ironworxmedia.com/ (IronWorx Media), a media collective that specializes in creating promotional documentary-style content for nonprofits and mission-driven small businesses. Today we discuss the aspirations and growth of IronWorx as a business and collective, Debbie’s role as founder, leader, mentor and visionary, and her own narrative films and creative process. [As a side note, I first heard Debbie’s name mentioned by actor Maxine Eloi way back in https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/06/18/034-actor-and-filmmaker-maxine-eloi-takes-control-of-her-career-and-her-stories/ (episode 034) when Maxine talked about the film Roll, Pin, Punch written and directed by Debbie Vu. Several months later after that, I found myself enjoying a coffee at a cafe with my kids and eavesdropping a little (like yah do) when I heard someone at a nearby table talking about the films she was making, After listening for awhile, I walked up to her, handed her my business card and asked her to be on the podcast. Turns out the person I was eavesdropping on was Debbie Vu. It’s a small world right?] Debbie Vuphoto credit: Brett Seay BIO Debbie Vu, founder of https://www.ironworxmedia.com/ (IronWorx Media) and an award-winning documentary and narrative filmmaker is based in Durham, North Carolina. She started her filmmaking journey while studying at UNC-Chapel Hill with a double major in electronic journalism and media studies and production. Her life’s mission is to share untold stories and provide a platform for leaders and members of underrepresented communities. She also wants to create shortcuts for her team members and anyone else she encounters by giving life advice, creating paid filmmaking opportunities, and mentoring others. This is a wide-ranging conversation so fasten your seatbelts. Enjoy the episode. Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/06/18/034-actor-and-filmmaker-maxine-eloi-takes-control-of-her-career-and-her-stories/ (034: Actor and filmmaker Maxine Eloi takes control of her career and her stories) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). QUESTIONS FOR DEBBIE IRONWORX IronWorx Media “specializes in creating promotional documentary-style content for non-profit organizations and mission-driven small businesses.” What’s the origin story of IronWorx. How has it grown? [How do interns figure in, how that process works, how many people are in the collective, etc. — mostly functional and structural context.] You often refer to your biz as a Collective — what is the collective element and why is that important?Tamara KissaneLocal focus, expansive conversations. Podcaster John Carter digs into the 919.Is podcasting a creative act? Is there an art to podcasting? (We think so!) In this episode, John Carter, host of the 919 podcast, talks about why he… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2223Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:20:00 -040034:32falsefull8585Is podcasting a creative act? Is there an art to podcasting? (We think so!) In this episode, John Carter, host of https://the919.podbean.com/ (the 919 podcast), talks about why he started his podcast, what he’s learned, why this region is so amazingly interesting, and the creativity required to make and keep making a podcast. In https://the919.podbean.com/ (the 919 podcast, ) John interviews all sorts of interesting people from the Triangle NC — from https://the919.podbean.com/?s=mayor (the mayor of Durham) to restaurant owners to real estate agents and so on and so on. Note: he also has several episodes that are focused specifically on arts in the Triangle including https://the919.podbean.com/?s=bulldog (Bulldog Ensemble Theatre), https://the919.podbean.com/?s=full+frame (Full Frame Film Festival), https://the919.podbean.com/?s=film+fest (Film Fest 919 )among others. [For listeners who aren’t from around here. 919 is our area code.] John Carter, host of the 919 podcast John Carter is a Raleigh-based management consultant, who works with Fortune 500 companies to improve their business processes and procurement operations. A North Carolina native, he holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Supply Chain Management and Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University. In 2018, John created The 919 Podcast as a way of learning about and promoting his favorite area code which contains the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Apart from work and podcasting, John and his wife Catie are avid travelers and spend much of their free time mentoring college students through their church in Raleigh. Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/08/12/lauren-van-hemert/ (082: Arts journalism, podcasting, and RDU on Stage with Lauren Van Hemert) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) QUESTIONS FOR JOHN What is your work in addition to podcasting and how do the two overlap? WHY 919 Why did you start a podcast (generally), and more specifically why did you focus on the 919? What is it about this area that you love? What has the podcast helped you to understand about this place? Are there any episodes in particular that surprised you and/or made you feel excited to live here? What kinds of responses have you received from the locals about the 919 podcast? THE ART OF PODCASTING Let’s talk about podcasting as a creative act. You said, “I don’t tend to consider myself an artsy person, but I am finding there is art to podcasting. I do consider myself a creative person, however, which has helped me with podcasting among other things.” What is creative about making a podcast? Where is the art? How would you describe your style? What have you learned over time that’s been useful in honing your skills as podcast/interviewer/producer?Tamara KissaneHow do you honor your story? Writer and educator Allison Kirkland on crafting memoir and creative nonfiction.Thought about writing a memoir? Curious about creative non-fiction, writing in community, and how to get started when you are staring at the blank page? Listen in to… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2196Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -040041:05falsefull8484Thought about writing a memoir? Curious about creative non-fiction, writing in community, and how to get started when you are staring at the blank page? Listen in to this conversation with https://www.allisonkirkland.com/ (Allison Kirkland), writer, instructor, editor, facilitator, writing coach and arts advocate. At the beginning and again at the very end of this conversation, you’ll hear Allison read her introduction from a recently published anthology titled https://www.allisonkirkland.com/blog/2019/6/18/honoring-your-stories-anthology-from-the-durham-county-library (Honoring Your Stories). Honoring Your Stories includes creative nonfiction written by some of Allison’s students. [You’ll also hear Allison read a prose poem by Mary Brogden, one of her students.] Allison Kirkland photo by Anna Carson Dewitt https://www.allisonkirkland.com (Allison Kirkland) holds a degree in English from Duke University and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from The New School in New York City. Learn more at: allisonkirkland.com and while you’re there, subscribe to her monthly blog titled https://www.allisonkirkland.com/blog (Creatives in Conversation) where she interviews artists about their creative process. These artists have appeared on Artist Soapbox and Creatives in Conversation! Doreen Jakob, Ceramic Artist: * https://www.allisonkirkland.com/blog/2019/1/19/doreen-jakob-ceramic-artist-owner-of-doora-ceramics (Creatives in Conversation)https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/14/030-ceramic-artist-doreen-jakob-tells-stories-in-clay/ ( )* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/14/030-ceramic-artist-doreen-jakob-tells-stories-in-clay/ (Artist Soapbox) Monét Noelle Marshall, Theatre Artist and Arts Activist * https://www.allisonkirkland.com/blog/2018/11/20/mont-marshall-director-producer-artist (Creatives in Conversation)https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/01/22/018-artist-leader-monet-noelle-marshall-speaks-thru-buy-my-soul-and-call-it-art/ ( )* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/01/22/018-artist-leader-monet-noelle-marshall-speaks-thru-buy-my-soul-and-call-it-art/ (Artist Soapbox) Justin Tornow, Dance Artist and Educator * https://www.allisonkirkland.com/blog/2019/5/16/justin-tornow-dance-artist-educator-and-researcher (Creatives in Conversation)https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/08/27/durham-independent-dance-artists/ ( )* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/08/27/durham-independent-dance-artists/ (Artist Soapbox) Tamara Kissane, Podcaster and Theatre-maker * https://www.allisonkirkland.com/blog/2019/7/17/tamara-kissane (Creatives in Conversation) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) QUESTIONS FOR ALLISON CREATIVE NONFICTIONTamara KissaneMaking space for indie artists. Co-proprietors Jim Haverkamp and Alex Maness on the evolution of Shadowbox Studio.If you’ve listened to the podcast for awhile, you’ve heard the ad at the end that begins, “Hey friends, I wanna tell you about Shadowbox Studio…” that’s… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2164Mon, 19 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -040046:57falsefull8383If you’ve listened to the podcast for awhile, you’ve heard the ad at the end that begins, “Hey friends, I wanna tell you about http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio)…” that’s because half of the episodes for Artist Soapbox have been recorded at Shadowbox Studio in Durham, NC. We also recorded our first audio drama https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER) there. Shadowbox Studio is mostly used as a photo and video shooting space. Inside this small gem, I’ve personally attended an improv performance and two indie film screenings, been on a film shoot and theatre rehearsal, and led a workshop — just a few of the many ways in which Shadowbox is used. In this episode, I’m thrilled to be talking with the proprietors of Shadowbox Studio, Jim Haverkamp and Alex Maness. In this episode, a large part of our conversation is about space. Physical space for artists to make and present their art. Most indie artists are yearning for a place to call their creative home even if it’s for a few hours — space that is accessible, affordable, presentable, with climate control, a bathroom, and somewhere to park the car. We want a space to put our gear down, a space to create and show our art that fits within our financial reality. Sounds like heaven, right? Jim and Alex talk about the evolution of Shadowbox as a space and a business, and we chew on the decline of accessible space for artists in Durham over the last two decades and how we might adjust. It won’t take long for you to get a sense of how lovely these two are to work with. Jim HaverkampAlex ManessJim and Alex in Shadowbox! BIOS http://www.jimhaverkamp.com/ (Jim Haverkamp) is a filmmaker and editor living in Durham, NC. His short fiction and documentary films have screened around the world, including the London Underground Film Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, the American Dance Festival, and the Chicago Underground Film Festival. He has toured on the Southern Circuit of Independent Film, served as a juror for the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, and was co-organizer of the Strange Beauty Film Festival. Jim also teaches for Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies and the Program in the Arts of the Moving Image. He is co-proprietor of http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham. http://www.jimhaverkamp.com/ (www.jimhaverkamp.com) https://www.alexmaness.com/index (Alex Maness) is a photographer, filmmaker, and visual artist living in Durham NC. A graduate of Syracuse University’s VPA program, he strives to use still images and video in non-traditional ways. He is a past staff photographer for The Independent Weekly newspaper and is a co-conspirator at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). He has created projection design for theater, dance and visual art. As a recording engineer he produced the 32 voice taping of This Is Not A Novel for Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, as well as currently engineering the Artist Soapbox podcast and the audio drama https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (MASTER BUILDER). When not running around with a camera he restores and rides vintage motorcycles and scooters. http://www.alexmaness.com/ (www.alexmaness.com) Mentions: http://www.jimhaverkamp.com/movies/movies.html#courtesy-call (Courtesy Call,) the short super 8 film that Jim and Alex worked together on way back in 1997! This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more,Tamara KissaneArts journalism, podcasting, and RDU on Stage with Lauren Van HemertHave you ever wondered what it’s like to be a podcaster? Does arts journalism interest you? Our guest today is Lauren Van Hemert, arts journalist and podcaster… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2130Mon, 12 Aug 2019 09:49:00 -040052:22falsefull8282Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a podcaster? Does arts journalism interest you? Our guest today is Lauren Van Hemert, arts journalist and podcaster with https://rduonstage.com/ (RDU on Stage). RDU on Stage focuses on theatre in the Triangle area of North Carolina and includes online reviews, videos, and podcast interviews. Lauren Van Hemert, RDU on Stage Photo by https://www.instagram.com/areonmobasher/ (@areonmobasher) https://www.instagram.com/photobasher/ (@photobasher) Lauren describes her journey to launching https://rduonstage.com/ (RDU on Stage), the behind the scenes of podcasting, tips for podcast guests, best practices for aspiring arts journalists, and more. Also, you’ll hear some great stories about Lauren’s conversations with https://rduonstage.com/podcast/ep-23-tony-award-winning-costume-designer-william-ivey-long-traces-his-carolina-roots-and-talks-tootsie-and-beetlejuice/ (William Ivey Long )and Kristen Chenoweth! Lauren Van Hemert is a graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, where she majored in Journalism with a minor in Theater. Prior to graduation, Van Hemert hosted her own weekly talk show on Public Radio WDNA Miami and worked as a production intern for As The World Turns. A native of Miami, Florida, Van Hemert’s love of theater started at an early age during a New York trip when her father took her to see the revival of ‘Oklahoma,’ ‘The Music Man’ starring Dick Van Dyke, and ‘Peter Pan,’ starring Sandy Duncan. She currently lives in Cary, North Carolina with her husband and two children, where she has been an advocate for arts education in the schools and sensory-friendly experiences. She is a member of The American Theatre Critics Association and host of the RDU on Stage podcast. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @rduonstage. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Questions FOR LAUREN LANGUAGE Let’s talk about some language. You’ve said that you prefer to be called an Arts Journalist rather than a theatre critic or reviewer. Why is that? JOURNEY Would you talk about your Arts Journalism journey? When was this seed planted for you? After taking a break, how did you circle back to this passion? What do you love about the theatre? Why do you want to share it and talk about it and spread the word about what’s happening? Favorite interviews? How in the world did you get interviews with folks like Kristin and William Ivey Long? PODCAST + BEST PRACTICES Let’s talk about RDU ON STAGE! You mentioned that ‘what you are doing now feels most authentic.’ Why is that? What’s it like to be a podcaster? Why is this podcast important to you? How do you approach your interviews?Tamara KissaneGrowing a successful business with solopreneur and artist Brenda PriestBrenda Priest is a pen & ink artist and solo entrepreneur at Your Door & More. In this episode, Brenda outlines her journey from a 9-to-5er to… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2107Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:50:00 -040052:32falsefull8181Brenda Priest is a pen and ink artist and solo entrepreneur at https://yourdoorandmore.com/ (Your Door and More). In this episode, Brenda outlines her journey from a 9-to-5er to freelancer to running her own successful business She doles out helpful tips for budding entrepreneurs from the practical to the philosophical. Brenda even shares her excellent elevator pitch. Be inspired by Brenda Priest’s drive, community spirit, and intentionality. Brenda Priest Brenda Priest creates incredible hand-drawn sketches from photographs of buildings including homes, historical buildings, and collegiate landmarks. Recently she was commissioned to illustrate sports stadiums throughout the United States, including Lambeau Field, Wrigley Field, Fenway Park and dozens more. Check out her website https://yourdoorandmore.com/ (yourdoorandmore.com) to see her work and read stories of people who received her striking drawings as wedding gifts, anniversary gifts house-closings, and more. Brenda Priest is a 21 year resident of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Being a Stay-at-home Mom, she converted her freelance work to a full-fledged business. All she learned came from the collaborative experience of her fellow business owners. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) QUESTIONS FOR BRENDA: YOUR BIZ Would you describe the scope of your business? (What is the work that you are doing now?) ARTISTS IN BUSINESS You have been an arts entrepreneur for 10+ years now. Why did you take the leap into running your own business? You wrote: “With a degree in interior design/architecture, I could sketch but didn’t know how to business. My kids went to school and I went to Barnes and Noble to learn how to run a small business.” Would you talk about that learning process? What did you learn and how? What were the pivotal business ideas that led to your success? Any missteps along the way? Based on our phone conversation, it sounds like “marketing art as a widget instead of a passionate piece of your soul” has been really effective. Would you talk about that mindset and how you got there? Taking that approach has been very helpful from a business standpoint, and it doesn’t seem to diminish the emotional effect that your work has on your clients. Pen and ink home portraits are very personal/emotional/sentimental pieces of art. What kinds of responses have you received from clients who buy or receive a portrait of their home? LAUNCH HOLLY SPRINGS Would you talk about the Launch Holly Springs program? What other arts and business programs are you a part of (maybe the Wake Tech connection?)? What advice would you give to aspiring arts entrepreneurs?Tamara KissaneMaster Builder audio drama: Act TwoMASTER BUILDER is a two part audio drama for adults. It contains salty language, adult situations, and quirkiness suitable for grown-up ears. [This is the final act, Act… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2075Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:01:00 -040043:47truebonusMASTER BUILDER is a two part audio drama for adults. It contains salty language, adult situations, and quirkiness suitable for grown-up ears. [This is the final act, Act Two! Listen to Act One https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/07/15/master-builder-audio-drama-act-one/ (here).] Running a total of 94 minutes and divided in two acts, MASTER BUILDER tells the story of the rise and fall of Helen ‘Sully’ Sullivan, an intensely passionate and ambitious architect who designs outrageous homes for the very rich. This audio drama was adapted from Tamara Kissane’s 2018 stage play produced by Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern and inspired by Henrick Ibsen’s classic, The Master Builder published in 1892. The Master Builder Audio Drama was written, directed and produced by Tamara Kissane. * Sound design: Edith Snow* Original music: Pennee Miles* Audio engineer: Alex Maness* Production assistants: Amanda Hahn and Kaley Morrison The audio was recorded at Shadowbox Studio, Durham, NC. Cast (in order of appearance): * CLOCK VOICE: Edith Snow.* JOAN: Susannah Hough* SULLY: Dana Marks* AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Erin Bell, Amanda Hahn, Alex Maness and Kaley Morrison* KAYA: Maxine Eloi* BRENDAN: Dale Wolf* DOC: Rebecca Bossen* LIONEL: Thaddaeus Edwards* HILDY: Vincent Bland, Jr. Graphic design by Kaley Morrison and photos by Erin Bell of Bull City Photography. The MASTER BUILDER audio drama is production of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective with support from the patrons of Artist Soapbox, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Timothy McMackin, and the Women’s Theatre Festival. This production is dedicated to the memory of Julie Rhodes. Julie was a great lover and patron of music, art, and performance in the Triangle area and she loved spreading the word about her favorites. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). For more information and to become a patron, please visit http://www.artistsoapbox.org (artistsoapbox.org). For any questions or just to say hi, email us at artistsoapbox@gmail.com.Tamara KissaneMaster Builder audio drama: Act OneMASTER BUILDER is a two part audio drama for adults. It contains salty language, adult situations, and quirkiness suitable for grown-up ears. Running a total of 94… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2060Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:16:00 -040050:06truebonusMASTER BUILDER is a two part audio drama for adults. It contains salty language, adult situations, and quirkiness suitable for grown-up ears. Running a total of 94 minutes and divided in two acts, MASTER BUILDER tells the story of the rise and fall of Helen ‘Sully’ Sullivan, an intensely passionate and ambitious architect who designs outrageous homes for the very rich. This audio drama was adapted from Tamara Kissane’s 2018 stage play produced by Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern and inspired by Henrick Ibsen’s classic, The Master Builder published in 1892. The Master Builder Audio Drama was written, directed and produced by Tamara Kissane. * Sound design: Edith Snow* Original music: Pennee Miles* Audio engineer: Alex Maness* Production assistants: Amanda Hahn and Kaley Morrison The audio was recorded at Shadowbox Studio, Durham, NC. Cast (in order of appearance): * CLOCK VOICE: Edith Snow.* JOAN: Susannah Hough* SULLY: Dana Marks* AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Erin Bell, Amanda Hahn, Alex Maness and Kaley Morrison* KAYA: Maxine Eloi* BRENDAN: Dale Wolf* DOC: Rebecca Bossen* LIONEL: Thaddaeus Edwards* HILDY: Vincent Bland, Jr. Graphic design by Kaley Morrison and photos by Erin Bell of Bull City Photography. The MASTER BUILDER audio drama is production of Artist Soapbox and Soapbox Audio Collective with support from the patrons of Artist Soapbox, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, Timothy McMackin, and the Women’s Theatre Festival. This production is dedicated to the memory of Julie Rhodes. Julie was a great lover and patron of music, art, and performance in the Triangle area and she loved spreading the word about her favorites. Connect and Follow! Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). For more information and to become a patron, please visit http://www.artistsoapbox.org (artistsoapbox.org). For any questions or just to say hi, email us at artistsoapbox@gmail.com.Tamara KissaneThe Women’s Theatre Festival and building community with Raleigh theatre artist Alika Vail.Alika Vail considers herself to be “a Creative”. Some of her talents include dancing, writing, directing, acting and producing. She currently serves on the Board of the… Read more

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  ]]>Alika Vail considers herself to be “a Creative”. Some of her talents include dancing, writing, directing, acting and producing. She currently serves on the Board of the… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=2031Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:55:00 -040043:28falsefull8080https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/staff-and-board (Alika Vail) considers herself to be “a Creative”. Some of her talents include dancing, writing, directing, acting and producing. She currently serves on the Board of the https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/ (Women’s Theatre Festival) in NC as their Head of Diversity and Co-Chair. She is the co-creator of https://www.facebook.com/groups/333896690452208/ (CREW), a Facebook Group that focuses on encouraging artistic works for people of color in theatre, film, music and other creative avenues in the Triangle area. Alika has worked on several local productions as actor, producer, director and stage manager. She says, “it’s the chance to work with talented women and tell amazing stories” that inspires her. In this episode, we discuss Alika Vail’s theatre experiences in Raleigh, the racial sensitivity workshops that she’s led for the WTF, and the projects she’ll be leading for the WTF in their https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/summer-festival-2019 (Summer Con) coming up in July and during their 19-20 season. https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/summer-festival-2019 (Come to the Women’s Theatre Festival July 12-14! ) https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/summer-festival-2019 (SEE THE SCHEDULE AND PURCHASE TICKETS!) Alika Vail In addition to directing a staged reading, Alika Vail will be part of a panel on Intersectional Casting and Directing on July 13, 2019 at the Women’s Theatre Festival. The panel will discuss how to maximize representation in casting across spectrums of gender, ability, and ethnicity, and how these choices affect the stories we tell. Tamara Kissane will also be at the Women’s Theatre Festival Con from July 12-14, 2019 leading a workshop on https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/05/02/asbx-at-the-womens-theatre-festival-con/ (Functional Feedback), sitting on a panel for a discussing of https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/05/02/asbx-at-the-womens-theatre-festival-con/ (Parenting as a Theatre Artist). And on July 14, the Women’s Theatre Festival will premiere THE MASTER BUILDER AUDIO DRAMA! Women’s Theatre Festival on the ASBX podcast: * https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/21/031-festival-production-manager-for-the-womens-theatre-festival-katy-koop-keeps-it-all-on-track/ (031: Festival Production Manager for the Women’s Theatre Festival, Katy Koop, keeps it all on track)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/07/23/038-managing-director-johannah-maynard-edwards-advocates-for-inclusion-develops-structures-for-growth-and-turns-problems-into-solutions/ (038: Managing Director Johannah Maynard Edwards advocates for inclusion, develops structures for growth, and turns problems into solutions)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/07/17/037-director-michele-okoh-brings-the-heroes-of-eclipsed-to-the-stage-as-part-of-the-womens-theatre-festival/ (037: Director Michele Okoh brings the heroes of ECLIPSED to the stage as part of the Women’s Theatre Festival)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/08/20/041-how-do-we-evolve-as-artists-director-performer-writer-naima-yetunde-ince-griffiths-extends-her-voice-into-multiple-genres/ (041: How do we evolve as artists? Director, performer, writer Naima Yetunde Ince-Griffiths extends her voice into multiple genres)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/11/19/055-bullying-in-rehearsal/ (055: Troubling things in rehearsal. How to handle bullying in creative spaces.)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/04/29/072-michele-okoh/ (072: Representation matters. Stepping out of boxes with Director Michele Okoh)Tamara KissaneA+A Dance Company critiques misogynistic systems with "Don't Get Any Ideas, Little Lady."Alyssa Noble and Allie Pfeffer, the co-founders and co-directors of A+A Dance Company, make art that is inclusive, financially accessible, and socially responsible. They prioritize working with… Read more

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  ]]>Alyssa Noble and Allie Pfeffer, the co-founders and co-directors of A+A Dance Company, make art that is inclusive, financially accessible, and socially responsible. They prioritize working with… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1982Mon, 17 Jun 2019 10:05:00 -040049:04truefull7979Alyssa Noble and Allie Pfeffer, the co-founders and co-directors of https://www.facebook.com/AandADanceCo/ (A+A Dance Company), make art that is inclusive, financially accessible, and socially responsible. They prioritize working with marginalized groups, specifically as it pertains to gender identity and sexuality. In their upcoming evening-length work titled https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dont-get-any-ideas-little-lady-tickets-59346122851?aff=ebdssbdestsearchandfbclid=IwAR2qd6qS2mgFiq1o-hPGuu0UAfnQl9wzUAUbji5Llmlg83OrjpaWCjavLwo (“Don’t Get Any Ideas, Little Lady,”) A+A Dance Company “throws salt in the wounds of male fragility.” “Don’t Get Any Ideas, Little Lady, ” explores themes around femininity and specifically around misogyny and femme-phobia. This work illustrates and questions the way folks who experience gender discrimination experience the world. Performers explore objectification, societal lifestyle pressures, Western standards of beauty, empowerment and the current political climate, in addition to other themes. [**See the note below from Alyssa about the way the piece has changed since we recorded.**] A+A Dance Company. Photo by Zoe Litaker. Tickets Don’t Get Any Ideas, Little Lady is being presented as part of thehttps://www.facebook.com/didaseason/ ( Durham Independent Dance Artists – )Spring 2019 Season, and it is sponsored byhttps://www.facebook.com/base.durham/ ( Base Pilates and Movement). It is made possible in part by a project grant from http://durham150.org/ (Durham 150) and a facilities grant from the http://www.durhamarts.org/ (Durham Arts Council). Performances will take place June 28-30 2019 at the Durham Fruit and Produce Company. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dont-get-any-ideas-little-lady-tickets-59346122851?aff=ebdssbdestsearchandfbclid=IwAR2qd6qS2mgFiq1o-hPGuu0UAfnQl9wzUAUbji5Llmlg83OrjpaWCjavLwo (BUY TICKETS HERE). A Note from Alyssa Noble: “A couple of notes on the things we discuss –.We recorded this interview a few months ago, so there are a few structural things we discuss that have changed a lot over time (because ART!) and will look different in the actual show..ALSO and more importantly, we use the term non-men in the interview, and since recording we have been made aware that that term is, in itself, exclusive because it suggests that trans men, for example, are not real men. One of the most challenging and also most beautiful things about this process has been the ongoing revision and exploration of the language we are using around it. So much of the language that currently exists around gender still relies on a binary for context, and that sucks. So I just want to send extra love to all of the beautiful genderqueer and gender non-conforming and trans folx who are acutely aware of the lack of space created by these traditional modalities of thought and say thank you for all of the work you do to help people like me expand our thinking and our language and (hopefully) change our practices as a result. Y’all deserve way more credit than I can give you. &lt;3″ bios Prior to joining forces as A+A, Alyssa Noble earned her BFA in Dance and her MS in News-Editorial Journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has worked as a dance critic and dance writer, in addition to her current work as a community organizer with Durham Independent Dance Artists (DIDA). Allie Pfeffer obtained her BFA with honors in Dance from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. In New York, her work was presented at Gibney,Tamara KissaneCreating shared arts experiences. The magic of Seed Art Share with Founder Renee Wimberley.Seed Art Share focuses on site-specific, immersive plays, arts-integration classes, and supporting parents working in the arts. In this episode, Renee Wimberley, the Founder and Creative Director… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1973Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:56:00 -040042:50falsefull7878https://seedraleigh.org/ (Seed Art Share) focuses on site-specific, immersive plays, arts-integration classes, and supporting parents working in the arts. In this episode, Renee Wimberley, the Founder and Creative Director of Seed Art Share, outlines the out-of-the-box ways that Seed supports parents working in the theatre, and the many partnerships between Seed and other organizations including theatre companies, nonprofits, government, and business. We discuss the wide range of site-specific and custom work produced by Seed, including the exhilaration, the complications, and the acting style required by these immersive performances. You’ll hear about rat pinatas, parades, vomit, the Doppler, fairies, dead Macduffs, a flying fork, and more! Renee Wimberley, Creative Director and Founder of Seed Art Share Renee Wimberley is a local actor, director, producer and teaching artist specializing in arts integration. A Triangle native, she holds a BA in Theatre Arts Education from UNCG and can be found regularly sharing stories at Seed Art Share, Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, Christy’s Dance Explosion, and in various creative workshops for homeschoolers and community organizations. As the Founder and Creative Director of https://seedraleigh.org/ (Seed Art Share), she is also passionate about supporting parents in the arts and exploring community spaces through site-specific productions. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/03/ianfinley/ (043: What good is a bad first draft? Playwright and arts educator Ian Finley extols the power of revision.) This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions.. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Questions FOR RENEE PAST Why did you start Seed Art Share? What’s behind the name of the company? (This will give us the opportunity to talk about the ‘Share’ concept) PILLARS “Seed focuses on site-specific, immersive plays, arts-integration classes, and supporting parents working in the arts.” Let’s discuss each of these elements. Why did you decide to make them a priority in SAS and what does that actually look like for the company? PRESENT Given the breadth of work that you do, how do you ‘plan’ a season…or do you? (A great opportunity to talk about the custom pieces that you create and how you respond to inquiries from the community/businesses — most companies aren’t as nimble in this way and don’t prioritize these opportunities) FUTURE What’s coming up for Seed? Where do you hope the company goes next? Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via...Tamara KissaneProducing independent theatre. Artistic Director Brook North on the work, the traps, and the joys of making “what we want to do.”With candor and vulnerability, Artistic Director Brook North describes what it’s like to run a small local independent theatre company — not just logistically and administratively, but… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1954Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:12:00 -040051:24falsefull7777With candor and vulnerability, Artistic Director Brook North describes what it’s like to run a small local independent theatre company — not just logistically and administratively, but emotionally and psychologically too. Using https://southstreamproductions.blogspot.com/ (South Stream’s) THIS DOESN’T END WELL as an example (a theatre piece Brook wrote, directed and produced), we tease apart thoughts about money, value, asking for help, ego, gratitude, defining success and more. Brook North is an Actor/Writer/Producer/Director – more or less in that order. In 2012, Brook Co-Founded https://southstreamproductions.blogspot.com/ (South Stream Productions) with John Honeycutt. Since then South Stream has produced seven plays in seven years. In addition to running South Stream, Brook has acted with groups throughout the triangle, having appeared in more than 20 plays since moving here in 2008. He also writes short plays, many of which have been produced both locally and abroad. Seven (and a half) of those short plays appeared in his most recent production: This Doesn’t End Well, produced in January of 2019. SEE Brook in upcoming projects! Of Good Stock at https://www.theatreinthepark.com/whats-on/of-good-stock.html (Theatre in the Park) June 7-23, 2019. He’’ll also be appearing in the short film “White Label” from https://www.facebook.com/pg/BadNewsMedia/about/?ref=page_internal (Bad News Media) which will premiere in late summer 2019. Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/07/029-what-i-learned-from-40-years-of-not-being-famous-part-one-define-and-redefine-success/ (029: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART ONE. Define and redefine success.) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) NOTES FOR BROOK: MISSION STATEMENT: You are the co-founder and artistic director of South Stream Productions. “South Stream Productions is a group of actors who want to do theatre in the triangle area that we think is interesting, engaging and entertaining… but most of all “fun stuff we want to do.” We’re not doing this for money (well, you do have to buy tickets, but trust me, we’re NOT doing this for the money). We’re doing this because we find stories we like, that we’d like to tell and we think we’d be good people to tell them. Characters we’d like to play, shows we’d like to direct. That’s it. So come join us.” Why did you choose this approach? THIS DOESN’T END WELL: South Stream was founded in 2013, your most recently production was earlier this year in January 2019. You directed and co-produced a collection of plays that you wrote.Tamara KissanePutting horror on stage. YEAR OF THE MONKEY with playwright Mara Thomas.YEAR OF THE MONKEY is part devised play, part surreal horror show centered on a squadron of warriors who use their feminine intuition, rage, rituals & nature… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1945Mon, 27 May 2019 11:16:00 -040047:28truefull7676YEAR OF THE MONKEY is part devised play, part surreal horror show centered on a squadron of warriors who use their feminine intuition, rage, rituals and nature power to wage war. In this episode, playwright Mara Thomas examines the inspiration for YEAR OF THE MONKEY, horror as a genre for the stage, war in the jungle, hierarchy and feminine intuition on the battleground. We also dig into her long-distance collaboration with director, Caitlin Wells, and the artist residencies they attended together. YEAR OF THE MONKEY, a Delta Boys Theatre Company production that will be performed at https://www.thetanknyc.org/calendar/2019/6/14/year-of-the-monkey (The Tank NYC) from June 13-22, 2019. So if you are up NYC way, then check it out for sure. Art by Lauren Kerr GO FUND THIS SHOW https://www.gofundme.com/art-is-a-battlefield-year-of-the-monkey?fbclid=IwAR2a72EIZBjQHV0iaEBfQ8jrszGe7Cm9E-29YtzXuABT31aNBGPZMwRcAl8 (HERE). http://marathomas.com/ (Mara Thomas) is an actor, playwright, writer, musician and teaching artist based in Durham. For http://artistsoapbox.org/ (Artist Soapbox), she blogs monthly and co-facilitates workshops focused on creative accountability and functional feedback. A local musician for over 15 years, Mara also makes noise in the punk groups Bandage and Cold Cream. Mentions: * https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/09/01/001-playwright-mara-thomas-says-yes-to-nothing/ (001: Playwright Mara Thomas says Yes to Nothing)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2019/02/11/064-men-on-boats/ (064: “Cracking open awareness.” Exploring gender and the construction of history with MEN ON BOATS)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/06/25/bonus-episode-002-better-together-a-creative-accountability-group-debrief-with-mara-and-tamara/ (Bonus episode 002: Better together. A Creative Accountability Group debrief with Mara and Tamara) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: * Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox)* Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox)* Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Questions for Mara THE PLAY “YEAR OF THE MONKEY is part devised play, part surreal horror show centered on a squadron of warriors who use their feminine intuition, rage, rituals and nature power to wage war.” Anything else you’d add to that description? Let’s start by talking about the inspiration to write this piece. Why did you feel moved to write this particular story/exploration/journey? Why is it important to you? What are the touchstones you used during the writing process? What did you learn from YES TO NOTHING that has been helpful during this process? Do women ‘war’ differently than men? Are you presenting an alternative to the patriarchy in YOM or interrogating it? Why use Vietnam as a point of research? What connections do you see between the women in YOM and our experience as ...Tamara KissaneRisk, trust, and vulnerability. Best practices for creative collaboration with interdisciplinary musician Wendy SpitzerIf you’ve ever been involved in a collaborative project, if you’ve ever co-created work with another artist, then this conversation with interdisciplinary musician and artist Wendy Spitzer is… Read more

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  ]]>If you’ve ever been involved in a collaborative project, if you’ve ever co-created work with another artist, then this conversation with interdisciplinary musician and artist Wendy Spitzer is… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1922Mon, 20 May 2019 09:58:00 -040001:03:52falsefull7575If you’ve ever been involved in a collaborative project, if you’ve ever co-created work with another artist, then this conversation with interdisciplinary musician and artist http://felixobelix.com/ (Wendy Spitzer) is for you! Get your notepad and prepare to let it transform the way you make work. Wendy Spitzer outlines the framework for safe collaboration, describes best practices, and gives examples of co-creating with other artists. We also discuss two of her local projects that involve co-creation between artist and audience-participants. (See below for the one coming up!) upcoming! https://www.dixpark.org/seek-raleigh (SEEK Raleigh program at Dorothea Dix Park) Dix in Sound in Situ: Incorporating original music, interview snippets, hotline recordings, narration, and found sounds, Dix in Sound in Situ is a new traveling audio installation by http://felixobelix.com/ (Felix Obelix )(aka musician and interdisciplinary artist Wendy Spitzer). Visitors to Dix will listen to the installation on headphones as they walk a one-mile loop through the park, experiencing the collapse of time and history, and connecting them to the artist, to the place, and to the sounds themselves. Opens May 31, 2019 *** Wendy Spitzer Photo credit: Ilme Vysniauskaite Wendy Spitzer is an interdisciplinary musician and artist with a diverse output spanning music composition and performance, visual and community artmaking, writing, research, and modes of participatory inquiry. Her projects have been funded by Raleigh Arts; Downtown Durham, Inc.; the Durham Arts Council; the Orange County Arts Commission; the Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology; and the Strowd Roses Foundation. Under the moniker Felix Obelix, she has released two albums of original compositions: The Tick of the Clock, the Beat in the Chest on the Pox World Empire label (2010) and The Ringtone Album on the Potluck Foundation label (2013). Other experiences have included a time capsule project, the organization of a genre-bending music festival, original scores composed and performed live to silent films, studio session work, a choir commission, theatre and soundtrack scoring, as well as solo and group visual art shows. Wendy Spitzer has a Bachelor’s of Music in Performance from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master of Music in Creative Practice from Goldsmiths College, University of London (UK), which culminated in a final thesis entitled, Trust Them With Your Weird and Strange Notes: An Arts-Based Research Perspective on Vulnerability and the Social Dynamic in Creative Collaboration. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) questions for wendy VULNERABILITY and TRUST and THE SOCIAL DYNAMIC You have provided a beautiful umbrella for our conversation to shelter under today. And that is your graduate research on Creative Practice...Tamara Kissane"Can we pay attention in a different way?" Questions, practice, and survival with poet and theatre artist Elisabeth Lewis CorleyWhen we got together for our interview Elisabeth Lewis Corley said, “Let’s just have a conversation.” And wow, did we ever. Elisabeth began by reading one of… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1909Mon, 13 May 2019 09:59:00 -040055:43falsefull7474When we got together for our interview Elisabeth Lewis Corley said, “Let’s just have a conversation.” And wow, did we ever. Elisabeth began by reading one of her poems. From there we discussed survival strategies for artists, diversifying our artistic practice, her company Street Signs and their intentional approach to developing profound new work….and the meaning of life and art and work and everything. Elisabeth Lewis Corley in rehearsal. Photo by Simon Wolf Elisabeth Lewis Corley was founding artistic director of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company. In New York she worked as an actor and producer for Signature Theatre Company in its first four seasons and produced and performed in plays by Jim Grimsley for Harland’s Creek Productions. Corley’s poems have appeared in Southern Poetry Review, Hyperion, Carolina Quarterly, Feminist Studies, BigCityLit, and many additional publications. She and her partner, Joseph Megel lead StreetSigns Center for Literature and Performance, an award-winning professional performing arts and educational center. Founded in Chicago in 1992, StreetSigns has presented more than fifty productions in its more than twenty-five-year history. Corley holds an MFA in poetry from the Warren Wilson Program for Writers and a B.A. with Highest-Honors-in-Poetry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild, Actors’ Equity Association, and SAG-AFTRA and was a Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artist in Drama and 2017/2018 North Carolina Arts Council Fellow in Poetry. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Notes for Elisabeth: Start with poetry reading. Why did you choose that poem to share? In our phone conversation, you said that you “write poetry and act because you can’t not.” What is that compulsion? (How does it feel? How do you manage/channel it? What are you trying to express? Do you think they are similar somehow– acting and writing poetry? What happens when you don’t have that outlet? How do you make opportunities to do the work you NEED to do?) You have an undergrad and graduate degree in poetry, you received the NC Arts Council Fellowship Award as a poet, and you’ve been widely published. Yet that’s only one of many creative practices in which you participate. You are: “Writer, actor, voiceover artist, editor, producer. Poetry, screenwriting, translations, and other works for the theatre. Editor for literary fiction, poetry, screenplays, and books on the law.” There’s so much chatter urging us to specialize as artists. What do you think about that? What are the benefits of working across a broader spectrum? How do you manage all of this? So it seems that of one the downsides – or conditions – of working in so many arenas is that there’s “an opportunity to be rejected on any one of five...Tamara KissaneDevising and inspiring NORWAY with actors Victoria Bender, Maxine Eloi, and Kaley MorrisonA conversation with three ensemble members of Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern about developing characters, inspiration, and their experience devising Little Green Pig’s upcoming original piece, NORWAY.… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1861Mon, 06 May 2019 09:56:00 -040041:19falsefull7373A conversation with three ensemble members of Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern about developing characters, inspiration, and their experience devising Little Green Pig’s upcoming original piece, NORWAY. NORWAY was developed over the course of a year and based on the contributions of 17 actors. Actors Victoria Bender, Maxine Eloi, and Kaley Morrison share tips and stories about building NORWAY and their original characters from the ground up. NORWAYBased on the improvised work of 17 actors, this devised play looks at theeveryday lives of friends and family members eight years after a tragedyrocks their tightly-knit community. Written and directed by Jaybird O’Berski. MAY 2-18: Shows Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30pm in various locations. See https://www.littlegreenpig.com/now-playing/2019/5/2/norway (LGP website) for details. Reserve your $0 Tickets: https://dime.io/events/norway (https://dime.io/events/norway) BIOS Victoria Bender is a Durham-based actor and costumer. She has recently become more interested with improvisation and devised theater. When not involved with theater, she can be found working as a veterinarian for exotic animals in Raleigh, NC. Maxine Eloi is an actor, writer, director and filmmaker. Classically trained at Boston University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), Maxine received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Boston University. Since graduating, Maxine has continued to pursue her creative passions through film and theatre with over 14 film credits including Blue Crossing, Roll Pin Punch, and The Last in Line. Maxine is also a company member at Theater Delta, Theatre For Change, Curious Theatre Collective and Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern. Kaley Morrison is an actor and all around theatre artist. When not working on shows or on set Kaley enjoys teaching, belly dancing, and doing improv. Be sure to catch Kaley in Little Green Pig’s Norway, this May and performing with the Superteam at The Pit – Chapel Hill. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Questions for the LGP Ensemble: Part of what I’d like to talk about today is what inspires us as actors. And I thought one place to start is with the discussion of an upcoming play that all three of you will be in — LGP’s Norway, a devised theatre piece premiering in May. I’ll have links and more information in the show notes. We’re recording this in February so you won’t begin the nightly re...Tamara KissaneRepresentation matters. Stepping out of boxes with Director Michele OkohThis is theatre director Michele Okoh’s second appearance on the ASBX podcast. We first spoke in early summer of 2018 prior to the Women’s Theatre Festival in… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1846Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:58:00 -040039:22falsefull7272This is theatre director Michele Okoh’s second appearance on the ASBX podcast. We https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/07/17/037-director-michele-okoh-brings-the-heroes-of-eclipsed-to-the-stage-as-part-of-the-womens-theatre-festival/ (first spoke) in early summer of 2018 prior to the https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/ (Women’s Theatre Festival) in which she directed Danai Gurira’s play ECLIPSED. In this episode, Michele talks about what she learned from her directing experience last summer. She also speaks very passionately and with great vulnerability about the need for representation and inclusivity in the theatre for women artists of color and for creatives with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Michele Okoh is a local director, playwright, and actor. She is currently directing “The Black Spectre: A Train Grown Cold”, a radio play, for Cary Playwright’s Forum. She is also currently writing a new play THE VOICE OF TAMAR. She has previously directed a well-received production of Eclipsed for the North Carolina Women’s Theatre Festival. Selected ECLIPSED Reviews: http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/2018/07/danai-guriras-eclipsed-is-an-eye-opening-glimpse-into-a-war-torn-world-that-few-of-us-can-imagine/ (Triangle Arts and Entertainment) and https://indyweek.com/culture/stage/danai-gurira-s-obie-winning-eclipsed-gets-intimate-women-facing-impossible-choices-war-torn-liberia/ (Indyweek) Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/07/17/037-director-michele-okoh-brings-the-heroes-of-eclipsed-to-the-stage-as-part-of-the-womens-theatre-festival/ (037: Director Michele Okoh brings the heroes of ECLIPSED to the stage as part of the Women’s Theatre Festival) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) NOTES FOR MICHELE Let’s talk about your experience directing ECLIPSED by Danai Gurira during the WTF of 2018. We first spoke on the podcast prior to even your first rehearsal — I think you’d just had your first production meeting and had just cast the show. Expectations vs. Reality: What did you expect from your experience as a director and how did the actual experience measure up to those expectations? (This can include your experience with the production team, designers, cast, producer, etc.) What were some of the challenges that you bumped up against during the process? What were some of the most successful aspects? What did you hear during the talkbacks? How did the audience respond to the show? As you spent more time with the play in rehearsal…how did your understanding of the story/characters/theme deepen? What did you learn about the play (or the themes of the play) just by doing it?Tamara KissaneIn Communion with James Baldwin. In Conversation with Tristan André Parks.Tristan André Parks. Born and raised of and by Nashville, TN. Tristan now holds his MFA in Acting from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Professional Actor Training Program. An art… Read more

  "071: In Communion with James Baldwin. In Conversation with Tristan André Parks."

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1814Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:05:00 -040037:00falsefull7171Tristan André Parks. Born and raised of and by Nashville, TN. Tristan now holds his MFA in Acting from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Professional Actor Training Program. An art maker, organizer and “social justice front line worker,” Tristan is on his way to creating a home and community in New York City with all of the intentions of creating a home across the Atlantic and back! He loves deeply and without exception. To art. To disruption. To family. To peace. The game is afoot. He seems ready. Are you? And so it IS. In this episode we focus on Tristan’s original theatre/dance/spiritual performance piece titled “They Do Not Know Harlem: In Communion with James Baldwin”. https://www.gofundme.com/harlemfundraiser (Contribute to Tristan’s GoFundMe Campaign!) Tristan André Parks. Photo credit: Miguel Herrera @mheadshots https://www.gofundme.com/harlemfundraiser (Fundraiser) performance on Saturday, April 27 at 7pm, https://www.walltownchildrenstheatre.org (Walltown Studio Theatre, )1225 Berkeley Street, Durham, North Carolina 27705, In partnership with Unforgotten Media. Stay tuned for information about the full-length piece that will be performed as part of a residency at Thomas DeFrantz’s Slippage Lab at Duke University May 10-11. Don’t miss it. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Questions for Tristan André Parks WHAT Today we’re focusing on your original dance/theatre/music piece titled They Do Not Know Harlem: In Communion with James Baldwin. How would you describe this piece (in brief)? What can audiences expect to experience? Who are your collaborators in this production? WHY JAMES BALDWIN? What about his work and his message captivates you? On your GoFundMe page you wrote, “It is necessary to continue to redefine the way that Baldwin impacts this new generation of artists so as to explore the relevance and how we all embody his work, his words and his legacy.” What do you see as his relevance and impact on this new generation of artists (or what would you like it to be)? HOW James Baldwin was an activist and generally considered a literary (playwright, novelist) figure. Yet this project began in a movement course…I’d like to share an excerpt of a review from Toshi Reagon on FB that included: “…at the center of it all was the body. The dance invocation took residence in the church on the pulpit and up and down the aisles Tristan in a black suit,Tamara KissaneArt & politics, then and now. Historian and playwright Cristina Bejan chronicles the Criterion Association.Cristina Bejan’s book about the Criterion Association in Romania is the foundation of our conversation for this episode. The Criterion Association was a modernist progressive cultural circle… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1807Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:43:00 -040051:13falsefull7070Cristina Bejan’s book about the Criterion Association in Romania is the foundation of our conversation for this episode. The Criterion Association was a modernist progressive cultural circle that operated in the early 1930s (the Romanian equivalent of the Bloomsbury Group). Criterion members discussed wide-ranging topics such as Gandhi, Greta Garbo, Lenin and Mussolini. They also had their own series of artistic exhibitions and theater performances in addition to political discussions. Unfortunately, the Criterion Association collapsed due to the rise of fascism in Romania. In the first half of our conversation Cristina Bejan digs into the history and political landscape of Romania leading up to and after WWII. She talks about the conflicting ideologies of the Criterion members, the ways members leveraged their art to promote their political stances, and the subsequent fracturing of the Criterion friendships and artistic contributions. Eugene Ionesco, the father of absurdist drama and the author of the play Rhinoceros was a Criterion Association member — you’ll hear him mentioned. In the second half our our conversation, Cristina draws parallels to our contemporary national and global landscape. She discusses her own work as a playwright and theatre-maker and the impact of Communist Romania on her family’s trajectory and her own. Cristina Bejan is a professor and theatre artist in the Triangle area. She received her graduate training as a Rhodes and Fulbright Scholar at Oxford University. In Washington DC, Cristina worked at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum for four years and also ran a theatre and arts collective called Bucharest Inside the Beltway. She has written numerous plays that have been produced in the UK, Romania, USA and Vanuatu. Now based in Raleigh, Cristina is working on her first book which is the focus of our conversation. Her book is titled “Intellectuals and the Rise of Fascism in Interwar Romania: The History of the Criterion Association” and is based on her PhD dissertation. This spring she is teaching European History at Duke University. Romanian-American, Cristina is very active in the local Romanian community. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Today’s featured question comes from XXX. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Questions for Cristina THE BOOK You are finish a book based on the PhD dissertation you wrote at Oxford. Would you tell us (briefly) about the topic? How did this topic capture your imagination? Why does it interest you so? In case our listeners don’t have a solid grasp of the political landscape in Roma...Tamara KissaneWhat’s your brand? Authenticity and archetypes with The Artist’s Concierge Thea Fotiu HowellArtists, what’s your brand? How do you use your brand to market your art? What does it mean to show up authentically? Do you reflect your authenticity… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1749Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:17:00 -040056:44falsefull6969Artists, what’s your brand? How do you use your brand to market your art? What does it mean to show up authentically? Do you reflect your authenticity in your art? Getting in touch with who you are benefits your work, your art, and your bottom line. Prepare to take notes during this deep and thought provoking episode with Thea Fotiu Howell, https://theartistsconcierge.com/ (The Artist’s Concierge.) Thea Fotiu Howell Photo credit: Jade Wilson http://www.theartistsconcierge.com/ (Thea Fotiu Howell) is thinking like an artist because she is one. She has thrived at the intersection of art + business for more than 20 years with tenacity, coffee, a gregarious spirit, and a whole lot of networking. A self-named lifelong learner, her roles in professional arts development and as an arts educator helps her to serve up powerful tools and practices for her clients (and for her self). Thea earned a B.A. in Studio Arts from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Among her experiences, she was the Art Director of both the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources and helped to develop various arts organizations and businesses. She is a published poet and the recipient of an award from The Academy of American Poets. As a visual artist, her paintings have been exhibited in both New York and North Carolina. She is currently a contracted teaching artist with the North Carolina Museum of Art and a freelance website designer and content writer for creatives in business. Check out these https://theartistsconcierge.com/resources (resources on The Artist’s Concierge) site! More about https://theartistsconcierge.com/content-writing (Artist Statements)! This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Questions for Thea BACKGROUND We’ll start by talking about The Artist’s Concierge. What services do you offer? How did you come to this work? (What was your experience and why do you do this now?) BRANDING More specifically, let’s talk about branding and marketing for artists. How do you define ‘a brand’? What is at the heart of a brand for an artist? AUTHENTICITY Why is authenticity important and what does that even mean? How do we even discover our authentic artist selves? (Any exercises you’d recommend as a starting place?) Why is there a resistance to showing up as our whole authentic selves? (In other words,Tamara KissaneLost and found with the cast of IN A WORD“When a couple’s child goes missing, words fail and sustain them through their search.” A conversation with a delightful trio of actors about acting, character development, and… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1734Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:21:00 -040043:03falsefull6868“When a couple’s child goes missing, words fail and sustain them through their search.” A conversation with a delightful trio of actors about acting, character development, and working with a script. The entire cast of the Bulldog Ensemble Theatre’s production of IN A WORD — Amber Wood, Matthew Hager, and Thaddaeus Edwards speak honestly about grief, parenting, loss, and compassion… and somehow manage to laugh joyfully throughout. NOTE: Performance dates mentioned in the intro were incomplete. Performances are March 21-April 7 (not April 1). IN A WORD By Lauren Yee Directed by Jules Odendahl-James Produced by Bulldog Theatre Ensemble ​March 21 – April 7​ at the Durham Fruit and Produce Company https://www.bulldogdurham.org/in-a-word (TICKETS) Thaddaeus Edwards, Matthew Hager (photo by Curtis Scott Brown), Amber Wood BIOS: Amber Wood is an actor, theatre maker, and storylady previously from Durham, NC and currently based in Hamilton, Ontario. While living in the Triangle, she worked with Manbites Dog Theater, Haymaker, Urban Garden Performing Arts, and Deep Dish Theater Company, among others. In 2018, Amber formed Lightbulb Heart, a collaborative theatre company that celebrates empathy and encourages lifelong play. Current Lightbulb Heart projects include There’s An Easy-Bake Oven Where My Heart Should Be and Karaoke Visiting Hour. Matthew Hager is an actor, musical theatre composer, and theatre educator based out of Raleigh, NC. He is a graduate of UNC School of the Arts (high school – drama) and UNC Chapel Hill (BA Dramatic Arts), with additional training at DePaul University, Shakespeare and Co., and Michael Howard Studios. In the Triangle, Matthew has many theatre companies, including North Carolina Theatre, Manbites Dog, Deep Dish, and Burning Coal (for whom he has been a company member since 2012). Upcoming productions include “In a Word” for Bulldog Ensemble Theater and “The Legend of Georgia McBride” for Honest Pint. In 2017, Matthew founded Aggregate Theatre Company with the mission of developing a younger theatergoing audience in the Triangle. Thaddaeus Edwards has been performing in and around the Triangle for over 15 years. As an actor he has been seen across the state of NC, as well as Charleston, SC, Washington DC, New Haven, CT, and New York City. Locally he has worked with Manbites Dog Theater Company, Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, Hidden Voices, StreetSigns, and many, many more. He is a founding member of Bulldog Ensemble Theater, having made his directorial debut with Bulldog’s inaugural production of Curve of Departure. Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/10/30/007-actor-thaddeus-edwards-reframes-vanya-and-failure-and-life/ (007: Actor Thaddaeus Edwards reframes Vanya…and failure…and life) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox.Tamara KissaneNurturing empowerment. The Beautiful Project reframes the images of Black girls and women.The vision of The Beautiful Project is to use photography and reflective workshops to empower Black girls and women to confront and investigate what it means to… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1574Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:56:00 -040001:09:16falsefull6767The vision ofhttp://thebeautifulproject.org ( The Beautiful Project) is to use photography and reflective workshops to empower Black girls and women to confront and investigate what it means to be beautiful inside and out. I was honored to sit down and converse with 2 http://www.thebeautifulproject.org/index.php/about-us/the-beautiful-project/ (staff members) of The Beautiful Project, Khayla Deans and Pamela Thompson. We discuss the programming and impact of The Beautiful Project, http://www.thebeautifulproject.org/index.php/gallery/the-sisterhood-storytelling-series/ (the Sisterhood Creed), and plans for the future. Listen in and soak up the wisdom and grace of Khayla, Pamela, and the whole Beautiful team as they hold space for each other and the participants in their program Jamaica Gilmer, Pamela Thompson, Khayla Deans, and Erin Stephens (the core team of The Beautiful Project). Photo by Jamaica Gilmer. Khayla Deans is a music and film enthusiast, storyteller and image activist who cares deeply about amplifying the voices and images of people who are often unheard or unseen. She believes that media, art, and history can be used as powerful tools for empowerment when placed in the right hands. Khayla is a photographer and writer for http://thebeautifulproject.org (The Beautiful Project) and currently holds the position of the Creative Producer where she develops the media strategy for TBP exhibits, manages all of the organization’s communications channels, and implements the macro and micro details involved in the creative concepts of TBP’s programming and presence. Pamela Thompson is a writer, artisan and activist. Inspired by the work of Zora Neale Hurston, Maya Angelou and Alice Walker, she believes that because the experience of being a Black girl or woman is so dynamic, nuanced and rich, the full story of Black girlhood and Black womanhood will never be known until all Black girls and women feel empowered and equipped to share their stories, their way. At http://thebeautifulproject.org (The Beautiful Project) she creates writing practices, tools and spaces designed to meet those aims as well as educate the masses on how to better think, speak and write about Black girls and women. Her activism starts at home where she is the proud mother of four of the future’s brightest and brilliant Black girls, Izzie, Ava, Elle and Lydia. Donate The Beautiful Project is fiscally sponsored by the Southern Documentary Fund. If you would like to support the mission and vision of The Beautiful Project, donations can be madehttp://www.thebeautifulproject.org/ ( online) or via check and mailed to: The Southern Documentary Fund RE: The Beautiful Project 1105 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.Tamara KissaneThe circuitry of art. Audio/visual artist Kerry Crocker designs experiential art/technologyArtist Kerry Crocker has always wished that more art was interactive or at the very least, immersive or experiential. In this episode, Kerry discusses her own interactive… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1568Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -040001:04:23falsefull6666Artist Kerry Crocker has always wished that more art was interactive or at the very least, immersive or experiential. In this episode, Kerry discusses http://parasolb.com (her own interactive audio visual artwork) and her position as Director of Operations at https://thecarrack.org (the Carrack gallery). (This episode was recorded right before the Muse Masquerade, the largest fundraising event of the year for the Carrack.) Kerry shares her wisdom about how to approach an event with such a large scope; we talk about work-life balance, where she finds her inspiration and more. Kerry Crocker portrait by Tiny Zombie Having explored video, audio and basic circuitry in college, http://parasolb.com (Kerry Crocker) applied her media knowledge to the software industry during the birth of interactive media. After taking a sideways turn to help other people get organized for 5 years, she decided to return to an art practice in 2008 by taking a painting class, something she’d never tried in college. By 2010 she found a path toward mixing traditional media like painting with technology and found it most comfortable to start showing work as her alter ego, parasol b. She has a BFA in Experimental Video and Audio from the Atlanta College of Art and also works as the Director of Operations at https://thecarrack.org (The Carrack )in Durham. See a short video of Kerry’s work here at the top of this page: http://parasolb.com/work/loud-color-luminous-sound (http://parasolb.com/work/loud-color-luminous-sound). This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) QUESTIONS FOR KERRY YOUR ART You said “in 2008 you decided to do art again” — what had you been doing before that and what has your artistic journey looked like since then? How would you describe the art you make? What are you fascinated by as an artist? QR codes? What project are you currently/next working on? (the Nicholas Collins project) THE CARRACK How did you get connected with the Carrack? What does Director of Operations entail? This will air after the Muse Masquerade has occurred, but let’s talk about it, you role in it, and how that will change going forward. LIFE/ART/WORK BALANCE You mentioned your quest for balance between your work at the Carrack, the art you make and your life. What has the imbalance been these last few years?Tamara KissaneComplex simplicity. Artist Georges Le Chevallier creates “visual molecular gastronomy”Artist Georges Le Chevallier had his first major solo exhibition over 25 years ago, and since then his paintings have been exhibited extensively nationally and internationally in… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1474Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:21:00 -040050:29truefull6565Artist Georges Le Chevallier had his first major solo exhibition over 25 years ago, and since then his paintings have been exhibited extensively nationally and internationally in distinguished galleries and museums. As you’ll hear, he has lived, studied and created all over the world and brings a global perspective and sensibility to his work. We begin our conversation hearing about Georges’ fascinating family history, his time in NYC, and how living and creating in NC works for him now. Then we zero in on Georges’ work with Shibui (or simplicity) in his visual art, his creative process, and his life. He combines this concept of Shibui and the culinary artistry of Raleigh chefs to create paintings of “visual molecular gastronomy”. Check out his website http://www.glcart.com (http://www.glcart.com) to see his paintings based on such dishes as Jamaican Curry Goat, Chilled Espresso with Ginger Beer and Rosemary-Grapefruit Bitters, Paella with Shrimp and Squid, and Birthday Cake. You’ll hear us talk about food a lot in this conversation, so have a snack nearby. You’ll also hear a few spicy words sprinkled throughout our conversation, just fyi in case you have little ones around. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) QUESTIONS FOR GEORGES BACKGROUND When reading your bio, it becomes immediately apparent that you have lived a geographically expansive life — meaning you’ve lived, studied, and created all over the world, you speak multiple languages — would you tell us a little about your background (family, growing up, etc)? How did you come to NC? You said at a certain point it would be unthinkable to be living in NC — why does it work for you? What appeals to you about making work here? You have very rich global perspective and experience to draw upon — how has that influenced your art? SHIBUI SERIES What is Shibui? How did you come across this concept? How has it changed your art/your life? (prior to this discovery — was your work very different?) Related to the culinary Shibui work: When did this idea come to you and why did it excite you? How do you approach chefs, and then what is the creation process for you? What reactions have you heard from chefs after seeing your work inspired by their dishes? What do you hope your Shibui Series conveys to viewers? Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast.Tamara Kissane“Cracking open awareness.” Exploring gender and the construction of history with MEN ON BOATSNo Men. No Boats. All Fun (or All Badassery, depending on who you ask). Actors Tori Grace Nichols and Mara Thomas discuss breaking down assumptions around gender,… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1465Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:10:00 -040045:13truefull6464Tori 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 Tori Grace Nichols and Mara Thomas discuss breaking down assumptions around gender, sexuality, and the construction of history as ensemble members in MEN ON BOATS by Jaclyn Backhaus. Permission granted to row the boat in your own way! http://www.torigracenichols.com/ (Tori Grace Nichols) is a multidisciplinary performance artist new to the Triangle. They have been training at the Ward Acting Studio since last year. They are a member of the drag family House of Coxx and a cultural organizer for http://southernersonnewground.org/ (Southerners on New Ground). They are adopted from the Philippines and grew up overseas on military bases. Tori Grace identifies as queer and gender queer and uses they/them pronouns. https://marathomas.com/ (Mara Thomas) is an actor, writer, musician and teaching artist based in Durham. For Artist Soapbox, she blogs monthly and co-facilitates workshops focused on creative accountability and functional feedback. Mara is currently working on an original script, YEAR OF THE MONKEY, which will be produced at The Tank NYC in June 2019. A local musician for over 15 years, these days Mara makes noise in the punk groups Bandage and Cold Cream. https://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/ (GET TICKETS!) February 8-24, 2019. MEN ON BOATS by Jaclyn Backhaus. Directed by Jules Odendahl-James. Produced by https://www.thejusticetheaterproject.org/ (Justice Theater Project). Based on the book The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons by John Wesley Powell, a one-armed Major, adventurer and explorer and his eclectic crew. Mentioned: * https://howlround.com/questioning-how-we-tell-mainstream-history-men-boats (Questioning How We Tell Mainstream History with Men On Boats on Howlround.com)* https://tamarakissane.com/2012/09/24/saying-goodbye-to-richie/ (Saying goodbye to RICHIE)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/02/19/021-actors-faye-goodwin-and-nick-popio-embody-the-moor-hen-and-the-mastiff-on-the-moors/ (021: Actors Faye Goodwin and Nick Popio embody the Moor-hen and the Mastiff on THE MOORS)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/21/031-festival-production-manager-for-the-womens-theatre-festival-katy-koop-keeps-it-all-on-track/ (031: Festival Production Manager for the Women’s Theatre Festival, Katy Koop, keeps it all on track)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/11/21/009-actor-jessica-flemming-rides-the-waves-of-overlapping-projects-and-deep-reflection/ (009: Actor Jessica Flemming rides the waves of overlapping projects and deep reflection)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/10/09/004-performance-artist-jorose-celebrates-burlesque-and-grace-over-entropy/ (004: Performance artist JoRose celebrates burlesque and grace over entropy)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/09/01/001-playwright-mara-thomas-says-yes-to-nothing/ (001: Playwright Mara Thomas says Yes to Nothing) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcas...Tamara Kissane"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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1451Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:05:00 -040042:17falsefull6363Aby Rao (Writer, Director and Producer) is an Asian-American filmmaker based in Morrisville, NC. We discuss the making of his film http://vervefilms.com/parallelparkingfilm/?fbclid=IwAR1jkNiScnTSNN0MnQ8M2bB1sJJp5m5I-_FoKrPi4dAhQ6BiNQ-HGO4AiLE (Parallel Parking), and dig into Aby’s unconventional process for working with actors and developing scripts. Aby outlines his goals as a filmmaker and why telling realistic stories of immigrants is important to him. I was inspired by Aby’s ability to work within the boundaries of his time and resources, while also working outside of his comfort zone. Aby Rao’s films have been screened at Cucalorus Film Festival, Carrboro Film Festival, Seattle South Asian Film Festival, NC Film and Video Film Festival, and more. He released his first feature film, “Parallel Parking” in Fall 2018 for which he received a Filmed In NC grant. His script for “Parallel Parking,” made it to the second round of the 2014 Sundance Screenwriters Lab. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzip55P19MS6veZTuyxZ2A (Parallel Parking on YouTube). This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Connect and Follow! Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Questions for Aby: BACKGROUND When did you begin your relationship to filmmaking? Was there a moment when you thought — this is for me!? Why is this medium so captivating for you? Why/When did you move to NC? How is it making work here? You’ve directed several short films prior to your first feature film, Parallel Parking. What did you learn from the shorts that made you feel ready to tackle a feature? Is that the path that you’d recommend for filmmakers? What about the short film Dechen — was that a helpful springboard to making Parallel Parking? PARALLEL PARKING: PROCESS Would you give us a synopsis of the film? This not your first film about immigrants (and it doesn’t sound like your last) — why is this topic important to you? What inspired the story of the characters in Parallel Parking? (It’s fiction, but was it inspired by observations, other stories you’ve heard, the news, etc.?) You’ve written that “I would like this film to offer more than sheer entertainment” — obviously commercial success would be a wonderful outcome for this film, but what else are you hoping for from this film? How are you interacting with social justice and community or...Tamara KissaneStories 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1430Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:24:00 -040051:10falsefull6262https://www.mojoaa.org/ (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 https://www.mojoaa.org/board-members/ (Robin Carmon Marshall the Executive Director of MOJOAA) as the company moves into its fifth season! We talk about the formation of MOJOAA as a family business and how Robin continues to cultivate the feeling of community within the company. Robin talks about her dreams for MOJOAA and what’s next, her process as a playwright, and the importance of sharing the stories of our elders (especially women and people of color).. Photo by Jade Wilson Robin Carmon Marshall is a Playwright/ Director/Performer/Activist, North Carolina native and the Executive Director of MOJOAA Performing Arts Company. She has a M.F.A. in Playwriting from Adelphi University. Robin’s works have been produced by Mordecai Historic Park, New Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Burning Coal Theatre Company, Cary Playwrights, Long Island University Honors Conference, Nassau County Correctional Facility, Memorial Presbyterian Church, and the National Black Theatre Festival 2011 Reading Series. Her play, From the Boot of Timberland, is performed in Domestic Violence Workshops. It received a staged reading at the National Black Theatre Festival 2011 and it received the 2011 Graduate Award in Playwriting. Marshall served as the Founder and Artistic Director of The Sanaa Movement dance company based in Long Island, NY where they toured the tri-state region and abroad. Her website: http://www.robincarmonmarshall.com/ (robincarmonmarshall.com.) Mentions: 018: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/01/22/018-artist-leader-monet-noelle-marshall-speaks-thru-buy-my-soul-and-call-it-art/ (Artist and Leader Monèt Noelle Marshall speaks thru BUY MY SOUL AND CALL IT ART) Indy Article, https://indyweek.com/culture/stage/inaugural-bull-city-black-theatre-festival-underserved-african-american-theater-artists-go-straight-audience-richly-deserve/ (In the Inaugural Bull City Black Theatre Festival, Underserved African-American Theater Artists Go Straight to the Audience They Richly Deserve) by Byron Woods. Next up for MOJOAA: Can I Get A Witness written by Robin Carmon Marshall April 12,14,18 and 19First Baptist Church Family Life Center 109 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC. https://www.mojoaa.org (Tickets) will go on sale Friday, January 25th Robin will be performing in: The Dance On Widow’s Row by Agape Theatre Project May 2-12 at https://burningcoal.org (Burning Coal Theatre) Raleigh, NC Visit Robin’s website for more information: http://www.robincarmonmarshall.com/ (robincarmonmarshall.com ) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.Tamara Kissane061: 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1402Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:54:00 -040044:57falsefull6161Fashion designer Dara Page describes the impulse to launch her company https://hauspage.com/ (Haus Page), what inspires her fashion design and collections, and how she gives back to her community. https://hauspage.com/ (Haus Page) is the brainchild of award-winning luxury tomboy designers Dara and Nash Page. They’re a husband-and-wife team that met at NC State and have carried their love of the craft forward with small batch, sustainable designs created in Raleigh, NC, and sourced in the Carolinas. Note: Be on the lookout for the spring collection from Haus Page. The name of the collection is SUCCESS. You can hear Dara talk about it on her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35lJZktTaqk (YouTube channel). Pretty inspiring, yes? Dara Page grew up in the fashion apparel industry. Her family ran a specialty luxury womenswear store chain called Brownhills and remains connected to the apparel trade. In the past two decades she’s combined working for luxury high-end shops like Hertzberg Furs, Stitch Golf, and Techshop RDU with larger retail giants such as JC Penney, Belks, Stein Mart, Lc Industries, and the NFL. She now works as a fashion designer for Haus Page. You can find her most days creating new items or helping supervise small curated batches of high-end pieces inspired by Carolina masters. Her taste is a mix of contemporary ready-to-wear and unique art-to-wear pieces. She believes in creating and curating beautiful clothing people will feel good about wearing. Check out Haus Page’s website here: http://www.hauspage.com/ (www.hauspage.com) Dara’s youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/darahauspage (https://www.youtube.com/user/darahauspage) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Dara’s bio. [1:59] The experiences that inspired Dara to start Haus Page [4:03] Five years in, how has Haus Page evolved as a company? [5:13] Dara talks about taking the leap into creating her own company and the challenges along the way [9:09] The aesthetic for Haus Page is “luxury tomboy”. What does that look like? [11:18] Dara tells us what she is most proudest of [13:12] What is sustainable fashion and how does Haus Page approach it? [17:38] Where would Dara like Haus Page to go in the future? [20:29] Why is giving back so important to Dara? [25:40] Dara’s design inspirationsTamara KissaneProducing 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1392Mon, 07 Jan 2019 11:17:00 -040050:37falsefull6060https://bamboowindproject.com/ (“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 of artists, including Shaleigh Comerford, a choreographer I interviewed in https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/10/01/048-shaleigh-comerford/ (episode 048 of ASBX), a pair of actors, a dance ensemble, three photographers, a composer and the guest on today’s episode Coke Ariail. Now in his seventh decade, Coke Ariail has been making art in many forms as an actor, director, painter, sculptor, poet, photographer, designer, and writer all of his adult life. He is the author of the poem BAMBOO WIND, the creator of the bamboo sculptures that will form the environmental labyrinth during the performance, and the producer. https://bamboowindproject.com/ (Bamboo Wind) will be presented at The Fruit in Durham on Jan. 17-20. https://www.artful.ly/bamboo-wind (GET TICKETS!) There are many magical moments in this episode including opening and closing with original poetry written and read by Coke. We discuss the purpose and meaning of art, how to translate a poem into dance, music, and photography, and art as a vehicle for communicating passion, emotion, and what’s really important in our lives. Coke’s bio: With his Masters work in Theatre and a strong background in art, Coke Ariail spent most of his life professionally in Television and video production. But along the way he has also climbed telephone poles as a telephone contract installer, worked in construction, build a sailboat cradle for his grandson and a sailing dinghy for himself, restored his current twenty five foot sailboat, build and renovated houses, designed, built, and painted stage sets, designed stage lighting and made video recruiting shows for over fifty colleges throughout the country. During the seventies at a time when there was no theatre in Durham that produced alternative theatre and new work by local artist, he helped found, and ran Pocket Theatre, a small theatre in Durham dedicated to presenting both original plays, experimental work and newer dramatic work. He has worked as a television executive, both locally in Durham and nationally with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. where he served in many roles, including as an on-camera host. He has written poetry all of his adult life, and has written over two hundred poems over the years. He has a newly completed novel, and has written and starred in a one-man play. In the nineties when video first began to be able to move out of the studio he began to create video poems as a new way to present his poetic work. In his role as Producer Mr. Ariail has produced over 100 video tape and television shows. In his role as director he has directed 25 theatrical productions, at least a hundred video shows, numerous local commercials, television shows and satellite telecasts as well as legal settlement videos. As a designer he has designed sets and lighting for over 30 theatrical productions, designed and produced over 30 theatrical posters, as well as designed and produced numerous publicity brochures. For the last three years he has returned to an early love of bamboo as a material and has created an ongoing series of Bamboo Sculptures. Mentions:https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/10/01/048-shaleigh-comerford/ ( 048: How do we do the impossible? Choreographer ShaLeigh Comerford explores collaboration and sustainability) This episode is brought to you by the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patreon.Tamara KissaneWhat’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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1360Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:02:00 -040028:41falsefull5959The 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 by answering an anonymous question submitted by Priyan, one of our listeners. A rare solo episode. Thanks so much for your support. See you in the New Year! Mentions: * https://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (ASBX Patreon campaign)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/11/28/creative-accountability-group-registration-open-for-2019/ (Registration) for the Creative Accountability Group beginning Feb. 12, 2019* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/06/25/bonus-episode-002-better-together-a-creative-accountability-group-debrief-with-mara-and-tamara/ (Bonus episode 002: Better together. A Creative Accountability Group debrief with Mara and Tamara)* Mara’s most recent blog post: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/11/29/map-your-dreams-mara-thomas-asbx-blog-post-015/ (Map Your Dreams)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/08/27/durham-independent-dance-artists/ (042: What does the dance community need? DIDA (Durham Independent Dance Artists) considers challenges and what the future holds)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/10/15/050-alex-ripp-on-context/ (050: What’s the context? Dramaturg Alex Ripp unpacks public performance, translation, and arts criticism)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/11/19/055-bullying-in-rehearsal/ (055: Troubling things in rehearsal. How to handle bullying in creative spaces.)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/11/10-ways-to-respect-the-work/ (Respect the Work Infographic)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/10/respect-the-work/ (044: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART TWO. Respect the Work.)* https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/11/05/053-barbette-hunter/ (053 Ask the Soapbox: Molly’s Question) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews.. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Today’s featured question comes from Priyan: How do I know which artistic medium is really “me?” I create art in several media, but feel pressure to choose one. How can I determine which medium aligns best with the rest of me? Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign).If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissanePrepare 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1357Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -040039:47falsefull5858Want 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 what? She played Durham civil rights activist Ann Atwater twice — have you seen the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAbW0GwY850 (movie trailer) for Best of Enemies, the upcoming film with Taraji Henson? That’s Lakeisha’s part!) We discuss what it was like to take the final bow with Derrick Ivey on http://manbitesdogtheater.org/ (Manbites Dog Theater)’s stage when the beloved company closed after 31 seasons. Again and again in this conversation, you’ll hear Lakeisha emphasize the power of supportive relationships, connection and gratitude in theatre-making. Lakeisha Coffey made her first professional appearance in Durham at Manbites Dog Theatre in The Overwhelming. She’s performed in many Manbites productions since then, including the company’s farewell production of Wakey Wakey directed by Jeff Storer. Lakeisha has worked locally with theatre companies such as Forty/Am, Bartlett Theater, Justice Theatre Project, Burning Coal, Raleigh Little Theatre and Little Green Pig. She was part of the creative development Team for the inaugural Bull City Black Theatre Festival held in March 2018 in Durham, NC. Lakeisha is also a founding member of Bulldog Ensemble Theater. Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/10/30/007-actor-thaddeus-edwards-reframes-vanya-and-failure-and-life/ (007: Actor Thaddeus Edwards reframes Vanya…and failure…and life) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Lakeisha’s bio. [1:51] How and when did Lakeisha start acting in the Triangle? [4:35] What was little Lakeisha like? [5:35] Lakeisha tells us about her favorite roles [7:10] What was it like to play a role more than once? [9:05] Lakeisha shares her thoughts about how casts come together [12:01] How did Lakeisha approach playing the incredible Ann Atwater? [15:39] Preparing for an audition [17:14] Lakeisha tells us what it was like teaching an acting workshop for Bull City Black Theater Festival and shares tips for actors [23:45] Challenges and misconceptions Lakeisha has faced [26:18] The emotional investment when approaching a roleTamara KissaneGiving through song. Music Director Allan Friedman and SONAM contribute to our community.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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1331Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:06:00 -040038:31falsefull5757In 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, refugees, and more. http://teachingallan.com (Dr. Allan Friedman) is the founding director of https://sites.google.com/site/sonamchorus/ (SONAM), Singers of New and Ancient Music, a chorus committed to creating high-quality sacred and secular music and giving back to the community. Their mission is to make excellent choral music that supports local non-profits through benefit concerts. SONAM makes music accessible, relevant, and a force for good for our community. We talk about why SONAM works, what kinds of music you might hear at a SONAM concert (which is based thematically on the nonprofit they feature) and more. SONAM invites you to their Winter 2018 concert on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 7:30PM at First Presbyterian Church of Durham. The concert will benefit https://bookharvestnc.org/ (Book Harvest), a non profit serving children in central NC by supplying books and literacy support and will feature music of lullabies and dreams primarily from composers of the Baltic Basin. Click https://sites.google.com/site/sonamchorus/upcoming-concerts (here )for more information on that concert and other upcoming SONAM concerts. Dr. Allan Friedman is the Music Director at Judea Reform Congregation in Durham, the Artistic Director of Women’s Voices Chorus, and the founding director of SONAM, Singers of New and Ancient Music. From 2004 to 2012 he served as the associate conductor of Duke Chapel Music, directing the Duke Vespers Ensemble and the Duke Divinity School Choir. Friedman is also an active composer and a music educator of people of various ages throughout the Triangle. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Allan’s bio. [2:19] Allan’s mission to make music more accessible for everyone [3:39] Sing-Shaming: The emotional, psychological, and physical effects, and how Allan plans to combat this with accessibility [7:45] The moment Allan knew what he wanted to do with his life [9:04] Allan’s advice for people who want to sing, but are apprehensive for whatever reason [11:07] Why Allan founded SONAM (Singers of New and Ancient Music), its goals to give back, and why the singers volunteer their time [14:48] Why SONAM tends to focus on ancient and new music (and why they skip the music from “in between” ) [17:15] How SONAM partners with nonprofits and uses their causes to inspire concert themes and music selections [18:30] Allan describes the planning process for SONAM’s themed concerts [20:29] How has SONAM evolved over it’s seven year history? [23:39] Allan talks about his favorite concert experiencesTamara KissaneFailure or success? Choreographer Anna Barker invites audiences in through humor and the human experienceWho 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1320Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:56:00 -040059:28falsefull5656Who 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 create original dance-theatre performances interrogating our relationship to success and failure. We discuss Anna’s creation process and style, how she makes modern dance accessible to audiences, and what’s next on the horizon — including translating dance into film! https://www.annasbarker.com (Anna Barker) is a choreographer and performer based in Durham, North Carolina. After spending 10 years dancing in Philadelphia and New York City, Anna relocated back to her hometown and founded her dance theater company real.live.people with collaborator Leah Wilks. Since then, Anna has created and produced three evening-length works in Durham: it’s not me it’s you in 2014, Feature Presentation in 2016 and Again, but this time with feeling in 2018. Anna is the recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council’s Fellowship for 2018-2019. Anna has presented work as part of the American Dance Festival, Duke Performances, the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, APAP NYC, The North Carolina Dance Festival, WAXworks at Triskelion Arts (Brooklyn), and at Elsewhere Collaborative, The Haw River Ballroom, The Carrack Modern Art Gallery, the Durham Arts Council, the Carrboro ArtsCenter, The Living Arts Collective, Dance New Amsterdam (Manhattan), and the New York Film School (Manhattan). Anna is a freelance choreographer and movement consultant, and teaches Pilates locally at Bull City Pilates and Massage and at Ninth Street Dance. https://www.annasbarker.com/ (https://www.annasbarker.com) Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/07/029-what-i-learned-from-40-years-of-not-being-famous-part-one-define-and-redefine-success/ (029 Part One of What I learned from 40 years of not being famous) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Anna’s bio. [3:24] Keeping people engaged in modern dance: Anna tells us why, and how. [7:43] Anna describes experimenting with multi-media and humor in her dance-theatre pieces [13:01] Mid-performance discussions and push back from the purists [16:02] How Anna keeps the integrity of her work [18:52] Why does Anna keep returning to the topics of “success” and “failure” as themes for her work? [25:43] What led Anna from “taking a break” to creating her own work. [30:37] Anna shares her personal definition of “success”, her thoughts on who determines success, and her process [41:18] Failure in public vs. failure in private [50:07] How Anna plans to use her North Carolina Arts Council fellowship to create a dance film [55:56] What work does Anna have planned for 2019? [58:30] Thanks and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen,Tamara KissaneTroubling 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1313Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:53:00 -040001:13:56falsefull5555“I have a question about speaking up when I witness troubling things in rehearsal….” Two experts address questions about bullying in the rehearsal room. https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/staff-and-board (Ashley Popio), Artistic Director of the https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com (Women’s Theatre Festival), offers insight from a theatre practitioner and leadership perspective (and we talk about best practices for directors). https://sparkequity.org/about/ (Elizabeth Johnson), a trauma educator with https://sparkequity.org (Spark Equity), shares her wisdom about bullying and the impact of healthy and unhealthy practices in our creative spaces. Both of these experts offer practical tools and actions you might take if you are a witness to this behavior, if you are the target, or if you are a director who’d like some new tools to use in the rehearsal room. This is a longer episode than usual, but I deliberately made the choice not to divide the conversation into two. For many reasons, I feel like this is the most important episode — perhaps the most useful episode — that Artist Soapbox has released thus far. I’m curious if you agree. Other Ask the Soapbox episodes (at the conclusion of each interview segment): https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/11/05/053-barbette-hunter/ (053: Working with kids in theatre. Teacher and director Barbette Hunter empowers kids to shine together.) https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/10/01/048-shaleigh-comerford/ (048: How do we do the impossible? Choreographer ShaLeigh Comerford explores collaboration and sustainability) https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/24/047-burning-coal-theatre-education/ (047: Theatre education programming with Burning Coal’s Director of Education, Kaley Morrison) ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro [3:15] Conversation with Ashley Popio [42:40] Conversation with Elizabeth Johnson [1:13:00] Thanks and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneMaking a feature film.  Film director Michael Babbitt leverages decades of craft and hard work to create THE LAST IN LINEWhat 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1306Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:03:00 -040058:45truefull5454What 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 of that and more as we dig into director http://www.bombshellstudios.com/bio/ (Michael Babbitt)’s most recent feature film https://40kilo.bombshellstudios.com/ (The Last in Line: Saga of the Broken Swords) that will be premiering November 17 at the Varsity Theatre in Chapel Hill. Michael Babbitt’s directing experience covers over twenty years of stage productions and credits for music video, commercials, and narrative short films. Over the years he has worked for other aspiring filmmakers until starting http://www.bombshellstudios.com/ (Bombshell Studios) in 2009. His films have been accepted and won awards in film festivals nationwide. He has an MFA from the Professional Acting Training Program at Playmaker’s Repertory Company and UNC Chapel Hill and a BA in Theatre from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He lives in Hillsborough with his wonderful wife and partner in Bombshell Studios. Behind the scenes goodies about Last in Line: https://40kilo.bombshellstudios.com/ (https://40kilo.bombshellstudios.com) http://www.bombshellstudios.com/ (Bombshell Studios) The world premiere of “The Last in Line” is Saturday, November 17th in Chapel Hill at the Varsity @ 4:30 pm! Go, go, go! A limited number of tickets are available to the general public. See https://40kilo.bombshellstudios.com/ (website) for more info. Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/06/18/034-actor-and-filmmaker-maxine-eloi-takes-control-of-her-career-and-her-stories/ (034: Actor and filmmaker Maxine Eloi takes control of her career and her stories) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/artist-soapbox/id1278694209?mt=2andls=1 (Subscribe on i-Tunes) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Michael Babbitt’s bio. [2:15] How Michael got interested in filmmaking at a very young age [5:18] What does the craft (and “hard ass work”) of filmmaking entail? [14:23] Michael talks about preparation for making a film [19:16] How does Michael’s early experience working with physical film affect his work today with digital film [23:04] Michael talks about his latest independent film project, The Last in Line: Saga of the Broken Swords, and the “world-building” that went into it. [32:48] How did the other designers who worked on the film interpret the “world” that was created? [39:58] Michael walks us through the timeline for making The Last in Line [48:51] How did Michael sustain his passion for the project while working on it for so long? [52:02] What happens leading up to a film premiere and how will The Last in Line be available for audiences?Tamara KissaneWorking 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1280Mon, 05 Nov 2018 11:09:00 -040035:29falsefull5353One 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 bring out the best in children who yearn for a theatrical experience on-stage and off. Barbette gives great pro tips for helping kids focus and building an ensemble — and she describes her plans to direct a staged reading of the full length children’s show https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/amazing-grace-by-mary-hoffman/ (AMAZING GRACE). (See below for audition information!) Working with kids can be so much fun! AND, Tamara answers an ASK THE SOAPBOX question submitted by listener, Molly: “What if my spouse/family are not supportive of my artistic career and prefer I get a “real” job?” Barbette Hunter has been performing since age 5. She’s worked as a professional actress with numerous theatre companies in the Triangle. She’s acted in films, industrial and training videos, commercials, and voice overs. She is a teaching artist for Raleigh Little Theatre and Cary Applause! Youth Theatre, the rehearsal assistant and stage manager for Cary Applause! Youth Theatre and the stage manager of the Family Village Stage for the African American Cultural Festival. Barbette is an artwork model for private studios and several local art organizations and educational institutions. Barbette Hunter holds a BA in Speech/Communications from NC State University and did graduate work in acting at UNC-Greensboro. Audition dates for the staged reading of Amazing Grace, a co-production of https://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/arts-culture/youth-theater (Applause! Cary Youth Theatre) and https://www.thegiftedarts.org/ (TheGifted Arts:) Nov 14, 7-9 p.m. (103 West Main Street, Garner) Nov 16, 7-9 p.m. (Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Studio U40, Cary) Actors (ages 8-18) will sign up for 30-minute audition slots via SignUp Genius. Rehearsals: Nov 28, 7-9 p.m. (Cary, NC) Dec 5, 12, 19, 7-9 p.m. (Garner, NC) Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 7-9 p.m. (locations to be confirmed, either Cary or Garner) Performance date: 3pm, Sat Feb 9 at The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham Street, Cary This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. Today’s featured question about getting a ‘real’ job comes from Molly. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Mentions: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/07/029-what-i-learned-from-40-years-of-not-being-famous-part-one-define-and-redefine-success/ (029 Part One of What I learned from 40 years of not being famous) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Barbette’s bio. [2:06] Barbette talks about her love for teaching and working with kids [6:09] What is an audience filled with children looking for from a theatrical experience? [7:29] Barbette’s hopes for kids working as an ensemble on stage [10:04] Pro tips for working with large groups of childrenTamara KissaneBringing core values to our professional work. Creative Director and designer Rebekah Miel does what she can to serve her communityHow 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

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  ]]>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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1273Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:04:00 -040040:43falsefull5252How 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 and business owner Rebekah Miel discusses fundraising for the school lunch debt project, her book project for kids and her position on the Durham Mayor’s Council for Women representing arts and culture. The Mayor’s Council for Women meets at 6pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at City Hall. “You’ll no longer find Rebekah Miel sweating through a Tyvek suit in the lower 9th or eating curry in a refugee camp in Unawatuna, but that doesn’t mean she’s any less risk averse. These days Rebekah Miel is balancing the death defying feat of raising twins with the act of listening hard for how to be a good citizen in her adopted hometown of Durham, NC. Her current job title is Creative Director of her own shop, Miel Design Studio where she spends most of her time trying to make beautiful sense out of a complex world. Ask her what that means, but don’t be surprised if the answer has something to do with books or school lunch.” http://www.mieldesignstudio.com/ (Miel Design Studio) https://www.durhambowls.org/ (Durham Bowls) https://indyweek.com/news/durham/durham-set-mayor-s-council-women.-exactly-will-do/ (Durham Set Up a Mayor’s Council for Women. What exactly will it do?) (IndyWeek article by Sarah Willets, published 3/14/2018) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Rebekah Miel’s bio. [2:15] Why does Rebekah’s print brand focus on social justice groups, non profits, and artists? [3:16] How living out her core beliefs affects Rebekah’s business [4:38] Rebekah shares the incredible story of the Durham school lunch debt pay down [14:25] What happened to Rebekah’s business while she worked 40 hours a week on the school lunch debt pay down? [15:58] Rebekah discusses why she often chooses not to separate her personal core beliefs from her business and what that looks like [18:10] Working on saying “no” [23:24] The Durham Mayor’s Council for Women: Rebekah tells us about the council, why it was formed and its goals within the community [27:55] What does it mean to represent and advocate for Arts and Culture in Durham? [32:12] Rebekah tells us about her upcoming book project that aims to help kids feel safe and help them understand safety drills at school [37:46] The experience that made Rebekah realize that she could make change in the community [39:57] Thanks and sign-off Takeaways When fundraising, contacting businesses can pay offTamara KissaneWanna keep going? Singer/songwriter Juliana Finch encourages well-nourished artists, productivity, and communityNo 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

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  ]]>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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1269Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:05:00 -040048:08falsefull5151No more starving artists. Singer/songwriter http://www.julianafinch.com/ (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 self-care for artists, online communities, how not to quit and Juliana’s three rules. We also discuss Juliana’s response to being told to “shut up and sing” (can you believe the nerve?). You’ll hear Nasty Weather, her song that triggered that particular comment! “A Georgia-born, North Carolina-based singer/songwriter with strong Americana roots, Juliana earns her spot in a long tradition of storytelling songwriters with a sultry, soothing voice and carefully crafted lyrics. For the past few years, Juliana has been a full-time artist, creating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=863HYGznRRwandlist=PLpTWj_ODayQgZrFnExEFqLWHQGYVSEQR6 (The Bedhead Music Series) on YouTube and playing online streaming shows. She’s played iconic venues like Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta and The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, festivals like the Rombello Cruise, Nashville Pride, Ladyfest South and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and fan-hosted house concerts across the United States. Earlier this year, she released an album that was funded on Kickstarter in just eleven hours. “https://music.julianafinch.com/ (Way Down)” is about perseverance and hope in hard times.” For more information on Juliana, her music, and her patreon, visit: Website- http://www.julianafinch.com/ (www.julianafinch.com) Juliana’s Newest Album, “Way Down”-https://music.julianafinch.com/ ( https://music.julianafinch.com/) Juliana’s Patreon- http://www.patreon.com/julianafinch (www.patreon.com/julianafinch) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio). Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Additional audio editing by Merrybelle Park Productions. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Juliana’s bio. [1:54] What brought Juliana to North Carolina and what its been like for her here these past two years [3:12] Juliana’s life as a musician, touring vs. being home, and a musician’s “season”. [6:02] Moment of discovery: Was there a moment where Juliana realized she could kick ass a singer/songwriter? [9:57] Juliana shares about her passion for the well being of artists, knowing that artists don’t have to suffer or starve to be artists [16:12] Why Juliana has wanted to quit in the past and what made her “not quit”. [20:57] The tricks that keep Juliana going and make her a productive artist [23:58] Juliana describes how her songs are born [26:39] Attitude of abundance, and uncorking when you get stuck [28:03] We talk about Juliana’s newest album, “Way Down”, and her shift to writing a more “obviously feminist” album [31:13] The “shut up and sing” storyTamara KissaneWhat’s the context? Dramaturg Alex Ripp unpacks public performance, translation, and arts criticismWhat’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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1247Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:33:00 -040055:04falsefull5050What’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, interdisciplinary work, artists and the academy, and most especially, new ways to engage with audience members, arts writers and arts practitioners. Alex Ripp is the Andrew W. Mellon DisTIL Postdoctoral Fellow at https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/ (Carolina Performing Arts), where she oversees multi-semester artist residencies for collaborative research with faculty and is a lecturer in UNC’s American Studies department. Alex holds an MFA and DFA in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism from the Yale School of Drama, where she wrote a dissertation on contemporary Chilean theater and memory politics. Alex has served as an Associate Editor at Yale’s Theater magazine and has published reviews, translations and articles in Performing Arts Journal, Theater Journal, Theater magazine, and Fusebox’s Written and Spoken. She has contributed three translations of contemporary Chilean plays, on commission by the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, to subtitle the shows’ U.S. tours, and her translation of Trinidad González’s La Reunión was chosen for performance at the PEN International World Voices Festival in 2015. Alex has also served as producer and then curator of the “Ideas” series of multidisciplinary talks and panels at New Haven’s International Festival of Arts and Ideas, through which she brought artists, scholars, activists, and thinkers from around the country into conversation. Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/04/16/027-mellon-distil-fellow-robin-frohardt-transforms-plastic-into-thought-provoking-art/ (027: Mellon DisTIL fellow Robin Frohardt transforms plastic into thought-provoking art) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Alex Ripp’s bio. [1:44] Alex talks about what she does in her current position at Carolina Performing Arts. [5:09] We learn more about a “DisTIL fellow” experience and hear an example of university faculty members from different departments coming together with artists and each other [9:24] Outside of a university, how could interdisciplinary artists and those outside of the arts come together? [11:38] Alex tells us how she came to this work: The shift from performer to dramaturg, and her experiences in grad school, while writing her dissertation, and early in her career as a dramaturg [19:50] Performance in Public: Alex describes a new course she is teaching at UNC which asks us to think of the art as a “surround” and not to take it for granted [28:02] “Do you make work in a warehouse because it’s there or because it’s the perfect place to state that work?” [31:14] Alex talks about her work with translating Chilean plays, putting the words into a different context, and exploring memory politicsTamara KissaneWhy choose a brick and mortar? Business owner Amelia Freeman-Lynde talks handcraft and Freeman’s CreativeHow 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1221Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:14:00 -040042:16falsefull4949How do crafters take an interest and turn it into a business? Amelia Freeman-Lynde is the owner of https://www.freemanscreative.com (Freeman’s Creative), a new shop in Durham, NC offering handcraft supplies, creative classes, and gathering space for Durham’s creative community. Amelia has worked as a theatrical propmaker, stagehand, restaurant manager, and handcraft instructor, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her love of making with friends, neighbors, and customers. For more information on Freeman’s Creative’s classes, products, and more be sure to visit https://www.freemanscreative.com/ (freemanscreative.com) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at Shadowbox studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox ( @artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ ( https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode Intro. Amelia Freeman-Lynde’s bio and about Freeman’s Creative. [2:24] The transition from interest to creating a business [3:56] Why a brick and mortar vs. an online store? [7:07] Classes at Freeman’s Creative – makers of all generations, including those who didn’t learn these skills in school. Working against “the coolness of convenience” to teach and rejuvenate an interest in knitting and handcraft. [9:59] Why are people returning to learning hand craft? Understanding what goes into manufacturing the products we consume. [14:56] Sustainability in our manufacturing process. Consideration for those making our products and the environment [16:35] The intentional choice of naming Freeman’s Creative [20:26] The biggest discoveries Amelia has made over that last two years, gearing up for and opening her business, and going into year two. [25:24] Amelia talks about the mindset shift from the research and development phase to actually launching her business. [28:11] Amelia’s main creative project: the business [30:20] What is indigo dye? [32:18] Amelia describes what it’s like in Lakewood and the Reused Arts District. What she wants to see in Durham for her business. [37:01] Looking ahead to Freeman’s Creative’s second year [40:13] Amelia’s closing thoughts, thanks and sign off Takeaways People are craving contact with other creators and makers Creativity is a life skill Making increases feeling of competence Mindset shift: From passive consumer, to creator and problem solver If you don’t get to a point where you “just start it”, it’s never going to happen Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX Quotes by Amelia Freeman-Lynde “I really do believe and hope that making things encourages a mindset shift in people where you kind of shift from thinking of yourself as a passive consumer to...Tamara KissaneHow do we do the impossible? Choreographer ShaLeigh Comerford explores collaboration and sustainabilityCreating 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

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  ]]>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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1212Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:14:00 -040050:35falsefull4848Creating a sustainable revenue stream for artists often seems impossible – how do we do the impossible? ShaLeigh Comerford, dancer, choreographer, and the Artistic Director of https://shaleighdanceworks.com (ShaLeigh Dance Works) based in Durham, NC discusses how she and her dancers create original work through collaborative questioning, her quest to attain financial sustainability, and arts activism. We also learn about two movement languages – Gaga, and ShaLeigh’s own Shaga. AND, Tamara answers an ASK THE SOAPBOX question submitted by a listener. ShaLeigh Comerford is an Irish and Native American dancer, choreographer and the artistic director of https://shaleighdanceworks.com (ShaLeigh)https://shaleighdanceworks.com ( Dance Works) based in Durham, NC. She is a graduate of Hollins University with a Master’s degree in Visual and Performing Arts. Her choreography and commissions have been presented throughout the United States and abroad. The company’s success has taken them from performances and residencies in NYC to Germany, England, Israel and Japan. Since establishing Durham, NC as their home base in 2014, the company has celebrated touring with the North Carolina Dance Festival, performing at the prestigious American Dance Festival and presenting two evening length works as showcased artists of Durham Independent Dance Artists. Their recent premiere of I Promise was listed by Byron Woods as one of “Five exceptional dances from 2017.” Upcoming events and performances by ShaLeigh Dance Works: Friday, December 7, 2018 Annual Shaleigh Dance Works Fundraiser Reality Ministries Ballroom, Durham, NC. January 17-20, 2019 The World Premiere of Bamboo Wind at The Fruit, Durham, NC. Check out https://shaleighdanceworks.com/ (shaleighdanceworks.com) for more info on these and other events! This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Connect and Follow! ASK THE SOAPBOX: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Today’s featured question comes from Community Seeker. Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox ( @artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ ( https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode Intro, Later in the Episode: Answering an anonymous question from “Community Seeker”, ShaLeigh’s bio [2:45] ShaLeigh’s initial impulse and inspiration to form her own company, create her own work and a common language, and pursuing that “full time”. [4:53] What does this process look like on a weekly basis? What does the season look like? [6:31] What it means to be a leader: An investment in the dances, sharing a vision, and making sure we’re all a part of something bigger, a real sense of collaboration, and the desire to fund the company members. [9:14] What is worthy about the work? Not becoming agreeable with the idea that artists are project based. [10:04] Often artists are paid for performance, but not rehearsals. ShaLeigh and other choreographers and dancers are trying to figure out how to bridge the...Tamara KissaneTheatre education programming with Burning Coal's Director of Education, Kaley MorrisonKaley Morrison, actor and Director of Education at Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh talks about Burning Coal’s educational programming for kids and adults, what she’s learned from… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1194Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:10:00 -040049:34falsefull4747Kaley Morrison, actor and Director of Education at http://burningcoal.org (Burning Coal Theatre) in Raleigh talks about Burning Coal’s educational programming for kids and adults, what she’s learned from teaching acting, and the power of relationships in an educational context. Also, Tamara answers the 1st ASK THE SOAPBOX question submitted by a listener. Kaley Morrison is an actor and Director of Education at http://burningcoal.org (Burning Coal Theatre) in Raleigh. She grew up in Fayetteville, NC, got a degree in Theatre from Campbell University and now lives in Durham and does shows in and around the Triangle. Something NEW on the podcast: https://artistsoapbox.org/submit-your-qs/ (Submit your question) and get it answered on the Soapbox. Listeners are invited to submit anonymous questions to the podcast whether creative, personal, professional, or artistic. It’s like a quick version of Dear Abby, Dear Sugar, Ask Polly meets the Soapbox. Today’s featured question comes from Calendar Crazed. Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/09/03/ianfinley/ (043: What good is a bad first draft? Playwright and arts educator Ian Finley extols the power of revision.) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Connect and Follow! Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox ( @artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ ( https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro, Kaley’s bio. And the announcement of ASK THE SOAPBOX! [1:57] What is the education programming that Burning Coal provides? Opportunities for kids and adults! What is the scope of Kaley’s position as Director of Education? [4:25] How has Kaley’s first year been? What are her plans for her second year? Growing participation, not necessary programming [9:50] How do you increase participation? Building relationships with teachers in the area; supplementing what they are already doing [11:44] What are the Burning Coal offerings that supplement what teachers are doing? School tours of productions, customizable artist in residence programs on multiple topics, production assistance [15:21] Why does Burning Coal have an Education Department and programming? How could they not — it’s part of the heart of the company. Kaley talks about her gratitude for theatre in her life and desire to give back. [18:10] KidsWrite! Five student-written plays selected by a Burning Coal committee and performed by adult actors. Playwrights receive written feedback and a post-show talk-back in addition to the production. For grades 6-12. Check dates for 2019; this year deadline was March 1 for a May production.Tamara KissaneWhat 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1138Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:06:00 -040001:04:14falsefull4646“So much is possible.” http://www.dasanahanu.com (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 http://blackpoetrytheatre.com (Black Poetry Theatre (BPT)), an African American theatre company started in 2008 that creates original productions featuring artists from the community. Dasan performs two of his original poems in this episode, THE ARTIST and TODAY! He describes his creative process, building the capacity to make art in our community, Black Poetry Theatre’s upcoming residency at the Hayti Heritage Center, and the past/present/future of the company’s original theatre. “http://blackpoetrytheatre.com (Black Poetry Theatre) seeks to expand the understanding of spoken word and foster great appreciation for the power of contemporary poetry by presenting it in traditional theatrical settings, raising cultural awareness through the use of the performing arts and telling necessary stories from within our communities. Black Poetry Theatre was founded in 2018 by Church Da Poet and Dasan Ahanu.” UPCOMING PRODUCTION: St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation/Hayti Heritage Center presents Confessions of a Lounge Singer by Black Poetry Theatre Confessions of a Lounge Singer is an exploration of the joy and pain of artistry. At the height of the ‘60s popular lounge singer Earl “Treetops” Johnson is struggling to hold onto his dreams, find love, and meet expectations set by those around him. This is a story full of vivid characters, musical performances, and brilliantly delivered spoken word. Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 at the Hayti Heritage Center $15 in advance for tickets | $20 day of show Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.blackpoetrytheatre.com/ (www.blackpoetrytheatre.com) or in cash at the Hayti Heritage Center box office This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox theme music by Bart Matthews. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro, BPT info and Dasan’s bio. [3:04] Dasan Ahanu reads THE ARTIST THE WRITING PROCESS [6:14] Dasan’s creative process from inspiration to poem. The transition between the written word and the word performed. Hearing other people speak his work. BLACK POETRY THEATRE [11:54] BPT is celebrating 10 years! What’s the history of Black Poetry Theatre? Why did Church and Dasan found the company and how has it changed over time? [16:15] The catalog of works THE RESIDENCY [19:22] BPT will be in residency at the Hayti Heritage Center and the Arts Center in Carrboro. How did this residency come about and how will it work? What are the benefits of this residency for the company? Tell us about the four productions planned for this year (two new and two familiar)! [26:24] Cultivating and incubating new writers in an active workshop as BPT develops a new work. Including three readings and a staging of the new piece. NEW WORK [27:28] At the readings, community members have the opportunity to give feedback and the artists to receive it. “We don’t have enough opportunity to test works.” What questions will Dasan have for the audience? What is he looking to hear from the community?Tamara KissaneOld work in a new way. both hands theatre company performs a scene from 2001.How does artistic work hold up over time? What’s it like to revisit old work in a new medium? A quick dive into work in process. Cheryl Chamblee… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1166Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:09:00 -040008:34truefull4545How does artistic work hold up over time? What’s it like to revisit old work in a new medium? A quick dive into work in process. Cheryl Chamblee and Tamara Kissane perform an original theatre piece they performed onstage as both hands theatre company almost 20 years ago. What?!. We’re mixing it up here on ASBX! Cheryl and Tamara are revisiting this piece and our other work as Tamara becomes increasingly interested in audio performance. Who knows where that will lead? NOTE: This performance contains adult words and situations. And…. what did you think of that? Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/04/02/025-artist-and-nonprofit-leader-cheryl-chamblee-coaches-creatives-in-times-of-transition/ (025: Artist and nonprofit leader Cheryl Chamblee coaches creatives in times of transition) Artist Soapbox Theme by Bart Matthews. This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). Connect and Follow! Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox ( @artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ ( https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneWhat 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=1003Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:02:00 -040025:19falsefull4444The 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 episode! What habits and practices can we cultivate to promote a culture of respect in the arts community? On July 8th, earlier this year, Tamara invited a group of artists to dig into the concept of RESPECT(ing) THE WORK. The goals for that gathering were to get a sense of what people experience and then consider what could be. You’ll hear from some of those participants throughout this episode. Special thanks to that group and to Shadowbox Studio for hosting us. This episode is a result of that gathering. So…what do YOU think? What do we need to do as artists and audience members to create a culture and practice of RESPECTING THE WORK of artists in our community? What are you going to do? Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/07/029-what-i-learned-from-40-years-of-not-being-famous-part-one-define-and-redefine-success/ (Episode 029: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART ONE. Define and redefine success.) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. CONNECT AND SHARE! Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox ( @artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ ( https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/)Tamara KissaneWhat good is a bad first draft? Playwright and arts educator Ian Finley extols the power of revision.“The first draft really ought to be quite horrible.” A passionate masterclass in playwriting with Ian Finley, playwright and arts educator. Dramatic structure, writer’s block, revision, adapting… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=992Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:21:00 -040049:47falsefull4343“The first draft really ought to be quite horrible.” A passionate masterclass in playwriting with Ian Finley, playwright and arts educator. Dramatic structure, writer’s block, revision, adapting historical events, the value of arts education, working with what you have, and the importance of “Just Finish it!” Ian Finley holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from the Tisch School at New York University. He served as Resident Playwright for Raleigh’s Burning Coal Theatre Company from 2004 through 2012, when he was named the https://piedmontlaureate.org/past-laureates/ian-finley/ (Piedmont Laureate) in the field of Playwriting and Screenwriting by the arts councils of central North Carolina. He is the author of plays, including The Nature of the Nautilus (winner of the Kennedy Center’s 2002 Jean Kennedy Smith Award), And There Was War in Heaven (Finalist, O’Neil National Playwrights Conference), Native, The Greeks, 1960, Jude the Obscure, Suspense, 11:50 and the Our Histories cycle of site-specific plays for Burning Coal. Finley is also a theatre educator, regularly teaching classes for Burning Coal, the Cary Playwright’s Forum, the NC Writer’s Network and the OLLI program at NC State and Duke. He serves as Head of Drama at http://www.researchtrianglehighschool.org (Research Triangle High School), where he oversees a theatre program that involves over a quarter of the student body and produces four full productions and a season of improv each year. Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/08/13/040-how-do-we-build-audiences-for-our-work-playwright-allan-maule-considers-marketing-theatre-in-the-triangle/ (Episode 040: How do we build audiences for our work? Playwright Allan Maule considers marketing theatre in the Triangle) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Connect and Follow! Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox ( @artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ ( https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and bio for Ian Finley DRAMATIC STRUCTURE [2:04] “A play is a machine and every gear has a purpose.” Ian has a tattoo of the dramatic structure on his shoulder for real. [5:42] The six parts of dramatic structure. REVISION [10:00] Revision is 75% of the work (which is generally not what we are taught!). Ian despise the romantic myth of divine inspiration. Greatness is next door to awful. You learn about your work by writing it and piling up the pages. The 1st draft is the outline. [14:44] There’s no such thing as writer’s block.Tamara KissaneWhat does the dance community need? DIDA (Durham Independent Dance Artists) considers challenges and what the future holdsThree 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=984Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:11:00 -040052:08falsefull4242The 3 organizers of Durham Independent Dance Artists (DIDA) discuss how to serve the dance community, the unconventional DIDA model, challenges with funding and critical conversation, their decision to do a partial season, and what the future holds.Tamara KissaneHow do we evolve as artists? Director, performer, writer Naima Yetunde Ince-Griffiths extends her voice into multiple genresAmazing 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

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=939Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:14:00 -040058:18falsefull4141Amazing original poetry pieces performed by https://www.nyiproductions.com/naimabio (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 and is the founder of https://www.nyiproductions.com (NYI Productions). We talk about the evolution of her piece MEN ALWAYS LEAVE first written by Naima as a poem which she adapted into a play, then adapted into a soap opera series, and most recently into an accompanying soundtrack. Naima talks about her experience as a performance poet, her hopes and plans for NYI productions, the value of collaborators and more. Mark your calendars, Naima’s play MEN ALWAYS LEAVE will be playing Feb 1-3, 2019 at Cary Theatre produced by the Cary Players. http://caryplayers.org/shows/men-always-leave/ (Buy tickets!) Originally from Brooklyn NY, a recent resident, of Raleigh North Carolina, Naima has a Bachelors of Arts in Drama Studies from SUNY Purchase College and a Masters of Professional Studies in Arts and Cultural Management from Pratt Institute. Her books can be found at the local So and So Bookstore on Person Street in Raleigh This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Naima’s bio. [2:10] Naima opens the conversation by reading an original poetry piece, Woman, who are you? from her book GHOST LOAD. FINDING HER VOICE. THE STRENGTH OF WOMEN. [4:05] How did Naima find her voice as a writer? Painting words. Writing about being a woman, their strength and value. Her next book! THE POWER OF PERFORMING POETRY. ADAPTING A POEM INTO A PLAY. [13:06] What happens when poetry is performed ‘off the page’? Why is it important to perform poetry? Why did Naima retain the poetry when she adapted Men Always Leave from a poem to a play how did she adapt a poem into a play? Giving the audience a 3D experience with the characters. “This is my music.” MEN ALWAYS LEAVE [20:23] Men Always Leave will have it’s second NC production in Cary, NC in February 2019. How will this production be different from the NC premiere in 2016? [27:24] Naima is getting so much artistic mileage from Men Always Leave. How does she know when it’s time to evolve the piece? Does she see a time when she’ll say, “This is far as I can take this?” [28:42] A theme in Men Always Leave: protecting our hearts and the hearts of our children in relationship. N.Y.I. PRODUCTIONS [31:04] The ‘art fusion event’ and book signing to promote NYI productions [34:00] The mission and beginning of N.Y.I. Productions: Encourage, illuminate, entertain. educate. [40:28] What is the drive that takes Naima from idea to action? [43:07] What’s next? Cry, pray, put on lipstick. A soundtrack for Men Always Leave (and a music video!). Book tour. Adding collaborators. [57:10] Thanks and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneHow do we build audiences for our work? Playwright Allan Maule considers marketing theatre in the TriangleHow might we cultivate a larger audience across the Triangle? How do playwrights write about things that are meaningful and that will also have an audience? In… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=943Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:21:00 -040051:54falsefull4040How might we cultivate a larger audience across the Triangle? How do playwrights write about things that are meaningful and that will also have an audience? In this episode I’m talking with http://www.allanmaule.com (Allan)http://www.allanmaule.com ( Maule), a Durham-based playwright and writer with more than twelve years of writing experience for the stage and digital media. As playwrights and theatre-makers, Allan and I geek out hard in this conversation considering how to cultivate audiences for our work, intentional storytelling and ownership of the narrative, the fragmenting of communities, the value of mixology and more. Allan Maule’s plays have been performed in New York, Chicago, and theaters across NC. Favorite productions of his plays include Framing the Shot (Sonorous Road Theater, Wordshed Productions), EverScape (NYC Fringe 2015 and Sonorous Road Theater), Tales and Fermentations (SEED Art Share with the City of Raleigh Museum), Two Late(Carrboro Arts Center 10×10), and An Awkward Family Boodle (Burning Coal Theatre). Allan also worked as a video game writer and voice director Allan is a graduate of Duke University and holds a masters in performance studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a creative writer for branding, video, and content. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. CONNECT AND FOLLOW! Twitter =https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox ( @artist_soapbox) Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook =https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ ( https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and bio for Allan Maule and it’s our 40th episode!!! STRUCTURING THE WRITING PROCESS [2:32] Allan has recently shifted to freelancing as a writer for branding, video and marketing content. How has becoming a freelancer affected his work as a playwright? What structures and community connections does he have in place to support his theatre-writing? The lightening bolt of inspiration vs. the scheduled approach. The revision process. TELLING A STORY THAT MATTERS [13:48] How can you write about things that are meaningful and that will also have an audience? Who is my audience for the work I’m doing? How do you write for communities that are not your own? Privilege. Metaphor. Listening. THE MARKETING PROBLEMS IN TRIANGLE THEATRE [24:15] How might we cultivate an audience across the Triangle and what should we consider? Seeing theatre as something essential and meaningful compared to digital services and stories. Leaning into the theatre experience and cultivating a crowd. WORKS IN PROGRESS [34:05] A web-series pilot and play that Allan is working on. Yay!Tamara KissaneWhat is a band? Musician and composer Louis Landry embraces classic albums and contemporary realitiesWhat exactly is ‘a band’ in 2018? How does a code of conduct figure in? Why is an performing residency so valuable? Listen to musician and composer… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=930Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:24:00 -040059:33falsefull3939What exactly is ‘a band’ in 2018? How does a code of conduct figure in? Why is an performing residency so valuable? Listen to musician and composer Louis Landry… and his music! At the end of our interview conversation, you’ll hear two of Louis’ original songs, one from his album JJ vs. the Digital Whale and another from an album that has not yet been released, Stepladder to the Stars. We discuss the value of playing classic albums for an audience (Talking Heads fans will be especially interested), the residency at Mystery Brewing Co, how the definition of a band is changing, and having a code of conduct for artists working together. https://louislandrymusic.com (LOUIS LANDRY) is a musician based in Hillsborough, NC. He holds a Bachelors in Music Performance from VCU (Richmond VA). He spent 8 years touring and recording professionally in Austin TX before moving to NC with his wife in 2011. He has independently released 4 albums of original music including the recent https://louislandrymusic.com/jj (JJ vs the Digital Whale). He teaches at http://www.highstrungdurham.com/school.html (High Strung School of Music) and has a residency at http://www.mysterybrewing.com/index.html (Mystery Brewing Co) in Hillsborough which often features his group The LL Orchestra. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/11/21/009-actor-jessica-flemming-rides-the-waves-of-overlapping-projects-and-deep-reflection/ (009: Actor Jessica Flemming rides the waves of overlapping projects and deep reflection) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Louis’ bio. COVERING CLASSIC ALBUMS AND THE VALUE OF AN ARTIST RESIDENCY [2:00] Covering the Talking Head’s album Stop Making Sense — “tapping into the root passion of the Talking Heads’ fans and putting a local spin on it.” “Playing this album allows people to feel things they’ve felt before in a new moment.” The residency at Mystery Brewing Co in Hillsborough — How did it come about? Why is a residency so valuable for performing artists? Thank you, and we LOVE you Mystery Brewing Co. WHAT IS A BAND IN 2018? [18:50] A more fluid entity? A group of young white guys = boring in 2018 IMPLEMENTING A CODE OF CONDUCT [21:48] Louis’ intention to implement a code of conduct for all of his musical endeavors based on https://too-many.org (We Have Voice Collective’s Code of Conduct). “We need to create spaces to work on our art where it doesn’t hurt anybody, especially the people that are working on it with us.” Why do we need this if we’re in a band and we all ‘get each other’? Making expectations explicit to minimize negative interaction in order to get more work done. “A better path to success is accepting these changing realities and embracing the fact that we can all make art that has more diverse voices in it.” (In our conversation he mentioned setting up an online mechanism for anonymous feedback. This is now possible at https://louislandrymusic.com/communicate (LouisLandryMusic.com/communicate).) WORKING WITH THE THEATRE FOLK [38:09] Louis’ experience working on local theatre projects. Stepping away from theatre and focusing on his solo music. Now he’s working with a DJ! ALBUM IN PROGRESS [44:24] Stepladder to the Stars is the working title of Louis’ first full length...Tamara KissaneManaging Director Johannah Maynard Edwards advocates for inclusion, develops structures for growth, and turns problems into solutions“Doing the work saves me.” What does it mean to be included, supported, and welcomed into creative work? In the midst of producing for Women’s Theatre Festival… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=902Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:30:00 -040050:48falsefull3838“Doing the work saves me.” What does it mean to be included, supported, and welcomed into creative work? In the midst of producing for https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com (Women’s Theatre Festival) and on-boarding as https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/staff-and-board (Managing Director), Johannah Maynard Edwards sought diagnosis and relief from what she discovered was a rare auto-immune disorder. As the parent of an autistic child, Johannah is an outspoken advocate for inclusion in the arts and connecting new communities and audiences to the theatre. She is passionate about implementing structure and systems for the Women’s Theatre Festival to ensure sustainability and growth. Johannah is a powerhouse of inspiration and she gets it done. Based in Raleigh NC and founded in 2016, the https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com (Women’s Theatre Festival )creates, produces, and promotes extraordinary theatre by women thru their summer festival. The WTF is happening now and will wrap up in early August. Johannah Maynard Edwards is the Managing Director of the Women’s Theatre Festival and a graduate of NYU Tisch School Of The Arts. She brings her experience from a career in the arts as an administrator, educator, director, designer, writer, and performer. She has helped to start several non-profits including Pie Theatre Company which she started with her college roommate while still in school, and is a former Burning Coal company member where she helped innovate the Lab program for playwrights and directors. She teaches at Raleigh Little Theatre and has self-produced her original and devised works in NYC, Minneapolis, and here in Raleigh. As a mother of an autistic child, Johannah has become an outspoken advocate for inclusion in the arts and plans to work tirelessly to help make WTF the most inclusive organization possible. She is passionate about connecting new communities and audiences to the theatre. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. ASBX episodes mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/07/17/037-director-michele-okoh-brings-the-heroes-of-eclipsed-to-the-stage-as-part-of-the-womens-theatre-festival/ (037: Director Michele Okoh brings the heroes of ECLIPSED to the stage as part of the Women’s Theatre Festival) https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/21/031-festival-production-manager-for-the-womens-theatre-festival-katy-koop-keeps-it-all-on-track/ (031: Festival Production Manager for the Women’s Theatre Festival, Katy Koop, keeps it all on track) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and bio for Johannah Maynard Edwards and the Women’s Theatre Festival [2:38] Johannah’s connection to North Carolina [4:00] Discovering WTF and becoming Managing Director [9:00] The onset of Johannah’s symptoms and the effect of her health challenges on her work as producer and Managing Director of Women’s Theatre Festival. “Doing the work saves me.” [17:14] What structures were put into place to support Johannah and WTF? “We want all women.” [21:25] Sustainability and Structure. Creating a company that lasts. Intentionally putting workflow and training in place. [28:30] What does a Managing Director do? “Keeping everyone in the boat.” Also, kittens! [34:17] Engaging and welcoming the full spectrum of community.Tamara KissaneDirector Michele Okoh brings the heroes of ECLIPSED to the stage as part of the Women's Theatre FestivalThe first play with an all-Black and all-female cast and creative team to premiere on Broadway, ECLIPSED by Danai Gurira (Black Panther, The Walking Dead) is making… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=883Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:30:00 -040032:49falsefull3737The first play with an all-Black and all-female cast and creative team to premiere on Broadway, ECLIPSED by Danai Gurira (Black Panther, The Walking Dead) is making it’s regional premiere this summer in the https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com (Women’s Theatre Festival). Theatre director Michele Okoh offers her powerful and passionate perspective on the themes of the play, the definition of heroism, and the importance of representation on-stage and off. Michele Okoh is excited to be working again with the https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com (Women’s Theatre Festival) to direct this season’s production of Eclipsed by Danai Gurira. Michele made her directorial debut with WTF last season with Music with Her Silver Sound. She has extensive training in improvisational theater and has appeared in numerous plays and performances with The Arts Center, Playhouse of Wilson, Duke University, ULL and DSI. When Michele is not directing, she enjoys spending time with her son Dante and leading worship for her church. She also works as an attorney and manages her own law practice, https://www.okohlawfirm.com (Okoh Law Firm). ECLIPSED takes place in 2003 and tells the story of five Liberian women and their tale of survival near the end of the Second Liberian Civil War. ECLIPSED opens on July 27 and runs until August 5 at the The Fruit in Durham. http://Price: $17 Tickets: https://eclipsedwtf.brownpapertickets.com/ (Buy tickets!) Women’s Theatre Festival will be collecting diapers for World Relief Durham at every performance. Please contribute if you can. Beverly Yekeson, survivor of the Second Liberian Civil War, will be the opening night speaker. After the matinee on July 29th there will be a talkback with Durham Crisis Response Center about sexual violence. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Michele’s bio. [1:45] Michele’s connection with the Women’s Theatre Festival and why their mission resonates with her [3:45] How did Michele get started in theatre? Representation matters. “You can’t be an actress, you don’t look like one.” [7:00] Participation in the arts as a form of self care. Michele has her own law practice, Okoh Law Firm, and yet she still makes space to participate in theatre as a way of nourishing herself. [9:16] Why did Michele choose Danai Gurira’s play, ECLIPSED? What is her perspective on this piece? [13:55] The women in ECLIPSED are heroes. “Women are Heroes” is the theme of the Women’s Theatre Festival for 2018. [15:31] As the director, what was Michele looking for from actors during the auditions? [21:37] What is the definition of a hero? When does one become a hero? “A hero needs their strengths applied.” What about push back? [27:54] Why has it taken so long for a regional premiere of ECLIPSED? [29:24] Everyone I’ve spoken to is so excited to work on this production. Why is that? “If we don’t, who will?” What is Michele most excited about as she goes into rehearsal? [31:50] What’s next for Michele? [32:12] Thanks and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign).Tamara KissaneCapturing memories with filmmaker Janice Smith, owner and founder of Big Dog Little Bed#femalefilmmaker #NCentrepreneur The value of capturing moments on film, building a creative business, embracing one’s point of view, and much more. As owner and founder of Big Dog… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=872Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:25:00 -040037:03falsefull3636#femalefilmmaker #NCentrepreneur The value of capturing moments on film, building a creative business, embracing one’s point of view, and much more. As owner and founder of Big Dog Little Bed, Janice Smith “creates natural and meaningful videos to tell the stories that matter most for your business, your wedding, and family milestones and events.” Janice is a storyteller, dog lover, and agent of change with a passion for helping other female small biz owners share the incredible work they do. A friend’s quote about Janice: “She is such an amazing storyteller and I am in awe of how she navigates commercial and close-to-your-soul projects to make a living as an artist.” Mentioned in this episode: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/14/030-ceramic-artist-doreen-jakob-tells-stories-in-clay/ (030: Ceramic artist Doreen Jakob tells stories in clay) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and bio for Janice Smith [1:05] How did Janice get into this work? What does it mean to capture moments in time? What is the line between narcissism and documenting important memories? [6:14] How Janice decided to make the leap into starting her own business. Bringing the dream from hobby to full-time. The steps to launching a creative and product based business. [13:30] Successful creatives need to focus on product, process, and point of view. Janice’s thoughts about process and POV for her business. It’s scary, but soooo important to take a point of view. [19:42] Janice’s observations on gender as she’s walked the path of traditionally male dominated spaces: film-making and business ownership. [26:44] Maintaining a creative spark in the midst of a growing business [29:20] Meaningful client story [31:15] Brand Story Films: What are those? Why are they valuable? [34:03] What’s next? Answering the question of ‘How do we also create films that are good for the world?; [36:03] Thank you and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneSoprano Andrea Edith Moore curates a career filled with classical and contemporary musicA conversation about curating a career, creating new work, and celebrating the people of this place. Soprano Andrea Edith Moore‘s performances have spanned the globe from Teatro Colon… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=861Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:36:00 -040044:00falsefull3535A conversation about curating a career, creating new work, and celebrating the people of this place. https://www.andreaedithmoore.com (Soprano Andrea Edith Moore)‘s performances have spanned the globe from Teatro Colon de Buenos Aires to Munich and Hamburg and back home to her native North Carolina where she is a regular principle artist with the North Carolina Opera. Ms. Moore spent this June as a fellow with the Grammy Award winning and world renowned contemporary music ensemble https://www.eighthblackbird.org/ (Eighth Blackbird) in their https://www.blackbirdcreativelab.org/about/lab/ (Blackbird Creative Lab.) The Lab’s mission is to inspire the next generation of performers and composers to share in the ensemble’s vision: to champion a distinctive, dynamic and engaging performance aesthetic. In addition to discussing her preparation for the https://www.blackbirdcreativelab.org/about/lab/ (Blackbird Creative Lab), we delved into the chamber opera https://www.andreaedithmoore.com/family-secrets-kith-kin (Family Secrets: Kith and Kin )a work that Andrea Edith Moore commissioned, produced, and starred in, composed by https://www.andreaedithmoore.com/artist-statement (Daniel Thomas Davis). ** Andrea Edith Moore is a prize-winner in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and holds degrees from Yale University, the Peabody Conservatory of Music at The Johns Hopkins University and University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Ms. Moore stays on the cutting edge of new music, recently bringing to life the role of Sara in Jennifer Higdon’s new opera Cold Mountain as well as the 2017 world premiere of Eric Schwartz’s score accompanying the 1919 German Expressionist film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. She recently performed the role of Dianarah in Patrick Morganelli’s inventive opera http://www.ncopera.org/performances/hercules-vs--vampires (Hercules vs. Vampires) screened with the 1961 cult classic film “Hercules in the Haunted World” with NCO. She commissioned, produced and premiered a new song cycle entitled https://www.andreaedithmoore.com/family-secrets-kith-kin (Family Secrets: Kith and Kin) by Daniel Thomas Davis which received its concert world premiere in March of 2015 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. https://www.andreaedithmoore.com/family-secrets-kith-kin (Family Secrets: Kith and Kin )was produced by NCO in February of 2018 in a world premiere staging by Francesca Talenti. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and bio for Andrea Edith Moore [1:43] Andrea’s connection to North Carolina. [5:58] Career opportunities in NC for classical singers. [8:15] FAMILY SECRETS: KITH AND KIN: The development of the piece over 5 years, basing it in NC, writing prompts,Tamara KissaneBetter together. A Creative Accountability Group debrief with Mara and TamaraCurious about a Creative Accountability Group? A few of our participants share their takeaways from the 1st ASBX Creative Accountability Group at the opening of this episode!… Read more "Bonus episode 002: Better together. A Creative Accountability Group debrief with Mara and Tamara"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=856Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:15:41 -040036:41falsebonusCurious about a Creative Accountability Group? A few of our participants share their takeaways from the 1st ASBX Creative Accountability Group at the opening of this episode! Mara and Tamara reflect on the 5 weeks of topics covered, why a group setting can support the individual creative process, the balance of practical and woo, and more. <a href="https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/24/join-us-for-the-summer-creative-accountability-group/">Space is available in the 2nd ASBX Creative Accountability Group that begins on July 31st!</a> Join us.<br /> If you like these episodes and want more, <a href="http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">get on the Soapbox</a>! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Questions? artistsoapbox@gmail.com<br /> We had such a tremendous experience with the first group, that we’ve scheduled another!<br /> Announcing the summer&nbsp;<a href="https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/05/24/join-us-for-the-summer-creative-accountability-group/">Artist Soapbox Creative Accountability Group</a><br /> Facilitated by Mara Thomas and Tamara Kissane<br /> <br /> * Join a small group of highly-motivated artist/creators in a supportive environment and take regular action in your creative work.<br /> * Set achievable goals, participate in a private Facebook group, and meet once weekly for 5 weeks.<br /> * Consider the creative obstacles and creative resources in your life that affect making your work.<br /> * Leverage the power of the group to take one more step toward finding your creative voice.<br /> <br /> The cost for participation in this group is $100 per person and is limited to 8 participants. This will be the last CA group of 2018, so come join us!<br /> Because of the group nature, a commitment is required. We’re looking for highly-motivated people who are willing to ask for — and give — help and support, and are willing to show up. One of the group’s goals is to encourage regular action from each member. Everyone will post weekly goals, and report back at the end of the week on what they did and didn’t achieve. [There’s no shaming or penalty for falling short of goals (that’s how we learn), but a good-faith effort is required. Since you set your goal, you choose the amount of time you can accommodate in your life.] Questions? <a href="mailto:artistsoapbox@gmail.com">artistsoapbox@gmail.com</a><br /> Dates: Tuesdays on July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28 from 7:30-9:30pm<br /> Location: NC Center for Resiliency, 1829 E. Franklin Street, 1100-D, Chapel Hill, NC &nbsp;27514<br /> Cost: $100*; limited to 8 participants<br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSsk07ESYo8PibsViwQccHVIy2NpFtyXFUHzctN_l5PgoVdg/viewform">Registration form</a><br /> Deadline to register:&nbsp;Spaces are still available in this group.<br /> *Payment is due in full prior to the first meeting.<br /> ***<br /> Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox">Patreon campaign</a>.<br /> If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email <a href="mailto:artistsoapbox@gmail.com">artistsoapbox@gmail.com</a>. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.<br />Tamara KissaneActor and filmmaker Maxine Eloi takes control of her career and her storiesActor, director, and filmmaker, Maxine Eloi wrapped 9 short films and 1 feature film in 2017. Wow! Listen to Maxine talk about ramping up her career in film and… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=828Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:20:00 -040001:03:40falsefull3434Actor, director, and filmmaker, http://eloimaxine.wixsite.com/actress (Maxine Eloi) wrapped 9 short films and 1 feature film in 2017. Wow! Listen to Maxine talk about ramping up her career in film and theatre in North Carolina, the differences between film and theatre acting, some of her many film projects, mixed martial arts, and much more. http://eloimaxine.wixsite.com/actress (Maxine Eloi) is an actor, director and filmmaker. Classically trained at Boston University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), Maxine received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Boston University in 2013. Since graduating, Maxine has continued to pursue her creative passions through film and theatre, and has also become an advocate for Social Justice through the arts. Her recent film credits include ‘The Last In Line’, ‘Blue Crossing’, ‘Roll Pin Punch’, and ‘Diamond’, to name a few. Maxine is also a company member at Theater Delta and Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern. Maxine’s work provokes audiences to discuss and engage in ideas of social progress, wellness and justice, as seen through her roles in ‘Aghast’ and as a company member in Theater Delta, interactive theater for social change. ‘Sunday Fun Day’, which discusses social and environmental issues, has recently screened at film festivals around the globe, such as FECI Bogotá, Hollywood Screenings Film Festival, BIC Berlin,AM Egypt, Tryon International and more. Maxine is currently in pre-production for ‘Off Ramp’ and continues to write, act and create other film, television and theater projects. https://www.instagram.com/maxsunlove/ (Maxine on Instagram) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Maxine’s bio. [1:37] Maxine asks herself, “What am I going to do in North Carolina as an actress?” How she gained traction here after relocating from LA, networking, and putting her heart into her work. [8:53] Social change and social justice. Entertainment vs. art. Maxine has been involved in projects related to social change and social justice — are people doing more of this type of work? How is the industry changing as people take ownership of telling their own stories? [14:22] What has her journey been from theatre actor to filmmaker? [21:52] AGHAST: the film project that Maxine produced, co-directed, acted in and wrote. How did she manage that? How did the subject matter affect the making of the work and the way it is received on the film festival circuit? The media cycle. [32:39] Film vs. theatre acting and making: what are the differences/pros and cons? They are very different mediums! Taking control and letting go of control. Post-production in film. In theatre, you never need to watch the DVD! 🙂 [49:00] Mixed-martial arts, yes. How did Maxine train for her role as a MMA fighter in ROLL PIN PUNCH? How did it go with the shooting of the fight scenes in the movie? [56:52] What’s next for Maxine? When are all of these films coming out? [59:49] Recommendations for people who’d like to get into film work. [1:03] Thanks and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions,Tamara Kissane033: Dance, play, and dream in 54 STRANGE WORDS with Stacy Wolfson and Curtis Eller of the BipedsOne of the rare ASBX episodes that features two artists at once! In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with the artistic directors of the… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=796Mon, 11 Jun 2018 10:24:00 -040048:25truefull3333One of the rare ASBX episodes that features two artists at once! In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with the artistic directors of http://www.thebipedsdance.com (the Bipeds), a dance-theater company. Choreographer and dancer http://www.bullcitypilatesandmassage.com/ (Stacy Wolfson) and banjo-player and songwriter http://www.curtiseller.com/ (Curtis Eller) have devised a unique compositional approach combining movement, music and lyrics to create a compelling hybrid of dance and song. We discuss why the Bipeds collaboration makes such good sense and how it inspires participants to blur the lines, break out of ruts and have deeper conversations. We also dive into the Bipeds upcoming performance of 54 STRANGE WORDS playing June 21-24 at The Fruit in Durham. 54 STRANGE WORDS closes out Season 4 for the amazing https://www.didaseason.com/season4 (Durham Independent Dance Artists (DIDA)). https://www.artful.ly/store/events/14656 (Get your tickets!) http://www.thebipedsdance.com/video.html (Bipeds Videos!!) http://www.curtiseller.com (Curtis Eller) is a banjo player, songwriter and rock and roll singer. A twenty-year show business veteran, Eller and his band The American Circus have developed a devoted international following based on dynamic live performances and an extensive catalog of idiosyncratic recordings. The iconoclastic musician has spent a decade relentlessly touring the club, theatre and festival stages of a dozen countries in North America and Europe. Eller’s collaboration with The Bipeds marks an exciting new direction for a performer has long embraced movement as a vital expressive tool. https://twitter.com/stacythedancer?lang=en (Stacy Wolfson) is a dancer, choreographer, singer, Pilates teacher, and mother of two little girls. Originally from Virginia, she spent a decade in Chicago creating and dancing with The Space Movement Project, a company she co-founded in 2005. Wolfson and her family relocated to Durham, NC in 2013, where she began working as an independent choreographer. ​Wolfson began working closely with banjo-player Curtis Eller in 2015 and subsequently formed The Bipeds. As a duo, Wolfson and Eller have performed in Charlotte, Tobacco Road Dance Productions, the Greensboro Fringe Festival, Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, NY, and just returned from their first mini tour across VA that included The Shenandoah Fringe Festival. Wolfson occasionally sings harmony with Eller’s rock n roll band, The American Circus. Aside from creating and performing, you can find her at http://www.bullcitypilatesandmassage.com (Bull City Pilates and Massage), a studio she co-owns with her husband. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and info about the Bipeds, Curtis Eller, and Stacy Wolfson [3:00] What is the origin story of the Bipeds? How did Curtis and Stacy meet? [5:53] How did those first rehearsals go? How did they start the creation process? [10:31] Why does this pairing of music and dance work? How does it make sense? [17:57] Curtis and Stacy give us examples of the flashes of inspiration that occur from the intersection of techniques [21:41] What are the Bipeds “going after”? [23:00] Collaboration: The collaborative process in making the companion videos and working with others within the group&lt;b...Tamara KissaneImproviser Dan Sipp says yes to THIRD DATE and the Medical Improv Initiative“Once I found improv, I knew I wanted to do that with my life…” So many applicable takeaways and specific examples! In the first half of this episode… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=793Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:45:00 -040001:02:09falsefull3232“Once I found improv, I knew I wanted to do that with my life…” So many applicable takeaways and specific examples! In the first half of this episode we discuss Dan Sipp’s decades of experience in improv and his improv company Third Date. In the second half, we delve into Dan’s work with the medical improv initiative within the Duke Healthcare System. Dan Sipp is a Chapel Hill native who has worked in the theater as an actor, director and teacher for nearly 30 years. He began his improv career with http://www.transactors.org (Transactors Improv Company) and performed with them for nearly 15 years. In 1998 he moved to Chicago and 8 spent years studying, performing and directing improvisational theater. He returned to the Triangle to run the iO-South Training Center in Raleigh. He currently performs with and directs his improv company, https://www.openmindimprov.com/third-date.html (Third Date). Dan started working in medical education as a Standardized Patient actor and a volunteer patient advocate in the Duke University Health System. He later joined the staff of Campbell University’s Osteopathic School of Medicine as the Standardized Patient Program Director. He’s now the Standardized Patient Training Coordinator for the Duke University’s School of Medicine. In 2016 Dan launched the Medical Improv Initiative at Duke with Dr. Ray Barfield. Since then they’ve offered dozens of inter-professional workshops for learners of all levels in the Duke Healthcare System. Last August Dan organized the first ever meeting of Medical Improv instructors from institutions around the country at Duke. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Dan’s bio. IMPROV [1:55] “Once I found improv, I knew I wanted to do that with my life…” How did Dan discover this? What was it about improv that lit his fire? [5:30] One of Dan’s goals is to legitimize improv. [8:18] Building the skills to become a great improviser: What are the skills and how do you build them? THIRD DATE [11:15] How was the THIRD DATE ensemble formed? How does ‘being funny’ fit in the work they do? Playing the relatable, realistic moments (no unicorns!). Understanding the form, playing well with others on-stage, zero-ing in on moments worth exploring. What does a rehearsal look like for THIRD DATE? MEDICAL IMPROV INITIATIVE AT DUKE [30:39] How did the Medical Improv Initiative come about? What benefits would improv provide for healthcare professionals? What would a workshop look like (specific exercises) and how can we apply those exercises to our lives? [40:30] A difficult conversation that a physician might have and the response that brought tears to Tamara’s eyes. And a little side-conversation about improv and parenting. [44:00] It’s hard to practice improv off-stage even though we’d be better people if we did! [47:44] Stories of light-bulb moments from students in these workshops. The deep bonds that form when people make art together, and when people feel like ‘they are on the same team.’ [58:30] What’s next? What are Dan’s goals and aspirations? [1:01] Thanks and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions,Tamara KissaneA Young Artist in the Triangle shares her poems Life and I am DifferentA special bonus episode featuring our first Young Artist! I’ve been thinking for awhile about how to feature kid artists in the Triangle. An opportunity spontaneously presented… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=815Thu, 31 May 2018 10:08:00 -040015:12falsebonusA special bonus episode featuring our first Young Artist! I’ve been thinking for awhile about how to feature kid artists in the Triangle. An opportunity spontaneously presented itself the other day when a podcast guest needed to cancel at the last minute. So, on the spot I interviewed this young friend instead. This is a quick 15 minute episode, barely edited in order to preserve the thoughtful cadence of this young guest’s voice. She reads the two poems she wrote right before we recorded (apparently, no writer’s block here!). You’ll see her poems below. We also touch on the book https://www.amazon.com/Toothpaste-Millionaire-Jean-Merrill/dp/0618759255 (The Toothpaste Millionaire) by Jean Merrill, creative make-believe games, turning into a double digit, division, and arctic foxes. I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the conversation. It’s a joy to witness the creative thinking that seems to come more naturally to kids than to adults. It’s refreshing and inspiring to be with them in their unselfconscious authenticity. Ultimately this conversation is a reminder that even at this young age, we all want to be heard. Love and hugs. Enjoy. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Life Life is a miracle. If a baby is born, happiness is born And poured into this harmful world. When that baby has a baby Love comes to life. But sometime Love will perish when a Soul is ripped from the world. Life is a miracle. *** I am Different I am Different like everyone else. Like how Sally loves to swim. Or how Jake sometimes fakes. And how I love me. *** Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneFestival Production Manager for the Women’s Theatre Festival, Katy Koop, keeps it all on trackBased in Raleigh NC and founded in 2016, the Women’s Theatre Festival (WTF) creates, produces, and promotes extraordinary theatre by women. Each play in their summer festival was… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=768Mon, 21 May 2018 10:04:00 -040033:40falsefull3131Based in Raleigh NC and founded in 2016, the https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com (Women’s Theatre Festival) (WTF) creates, produces, and promotes extraordinary theatre by women. Each play in their summer festival was written by a woman, directed by a woman, and features a diverse cast and crew that’s at least 50% female. In additional, the WTF produces a 24 hour play festival called https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/occupy-the-stage-occupython (Occupy the Stage) paired with workshops, classes and panel discussion. The theme for the WTF 2018 is https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com (Women are Heroes)! The https://www.womenstheatrefestival.com/crumble (first show) in the festival opens June 8, 2018. In the first half of our conversation, we discuss Katy Koop’s work as Festival Production Manager for WTF and the training provided to potential directors and producers for this year’s festival. In the second half of our conversation, we cover art and politics, Katy’s decision not to become a lawyer, and the value of theatre criticism for the local artist. Katy Koop is a writer and theatre artist based in Cary, NC. Recent projects include directing Space Girl by Mora V. Harris and Little Women adapted by Lorelei Lemon with the Women’s Theatre Festival. In addition, she has written theatre criticism for Triangle Arts and Entertainment, Indy Week, and http://howlround.com/authors/katy-koop (Howlround). As a freelance writer, she has had essays published in https://electricliterature.com/@icanteabagthat (Electric Literature), Femsplain, Feministing, and Aloe. Her play The Amazing Cunt and Lil’Bitch take [Your City]! has been produced in part and in whole in New York City, NY, Minneapolis, MN, and Raleigh, NC. As her day job, she works as an marketing writer. She runs http://stayplucky.com (Plucky Media), a pop culture criticism website, on the side with co-founder Sarah Koop, who is her sister and frequent artistic collaborator. https://twitter.com/katykooped?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Katy on Twitter) Katy links: tip jar: https://t.co/vQlOlo234C (https://www.paypal.me/katykooped/5 ) website: https://twitter.com/StayPluckyMedia (@StayPluckyMedia) insta: https://t.co/jY6noB5Yzz (https://www.instagram.com/katykooped/ ) medium: https://t.co/4YDxCUXniQ (https://medium.com/@icanteabagthat ) bot: https://twitter.com/teawitchery (@teawitchery) gamedev acct: https://twitter.com/MagicalB1tch (@MagicalB1tch) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shadowboxstudio.Tamara KissaneCeramic artist Doreen Jakob tells stories in clay“How can things that we own have very special meaning to us?” Ceramic artist Doreen Jakob creates functional ceramics that are distinctive, meaningful, and beautiful. In this episode… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=754Mon, 14 May 2018 09:53:00 -040042:04falsefull3030“How can things that we own have very special meaning to us?” Ceramic artist Doreen Jakob creates functional ceramics that are distinctive, meaningful, and beautiful. In this episode we talk about Doreen’s process, the logistics and connections of a solo entrepreneur with a family, how she measures success and what continues to inspire her. Doreen Jakob is a Durham-based artist, entrepreneur, mother, partner, friend, business bestie, scholar, immigrant. Doreen is the owner of http://www.dooraceramics.com (doora), a business that explores what common objects can mean to us. She makes functional ceramics that tell stories and are infused with personal meaning by building collage works and layering multiple materials – vintage laces, embroidery but also plants or even packaging material – on clay. Doreen and her work can be found on Saturdays at the Durham Craft Market (by the Durham Farmers Market), larger regional arts and crafts festivals and at a variety of local galleries and craft boutiques. Doreen holds a PhD in Sociology. http://www.dooraceramics.com (doora ceramics online) https://www.facebook.com/dooraartsandcrafts/ (doora on Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/dooraceramics (doora on Instagram) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Doreen’s bio. [1:20] doora ceramics “is a business that explores what common objects can mean to us.” What does this mean? Functional, meaningful and beautiful. [3:49] Why ceramics and clay? How did Doreen develop her signature look? [6:40] Why the local focus? How is Doreen handling the changing Durham skyline? [8:48] Doreen’s various roles: solopreneur, mom, artist, partner. How does these roles bump up against one another or compliment each other? [11:46] The rhythm of weekends at the market [13:01] How has Doreen’s approach to her work changed since becoming a mother? [14:34] doora is 5 years old! Yay! What were the learning curves and how did Doreen decide to take the leap into this business? [17:12] A new phase for doora: growing deeper rather than bigger. Commissioned work. [20:27] How does Doreen manage this workload? [21:44] The life cycle of a doora piece from inspiration thru sale. How does she create her work? What would a meeting with a client look like? [28:35] The solitary aspect of the solopreneur and craftsperson. [32:12] What are Doreen’s benchmarks for success? [37:18} What is the creative fire that pushes her to keep making? What do these piece mean to her as a creator? [39:38] What’s next? [41:25] Thank you and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneWhat I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART ONE. Define and redefine success.WHAT I LEARNED FROM 40 YEARS OF NOT BEING FAMOUS: PART ONE. This is the first installment of a multi-part series planned for the Artist Soapbox podcast… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=744Mon, 07 May 2018 10:02:00 -040033:16falsefull2929WHAT I LEARNED FROM 40 YEARS OF NOT BEING FAMOUS: PART ONE. This is the first installment of a multi-part series planned for the Artist Soapbox podcast in which Tamara considers how we might love the artists we are and support the artists we love even when….especially when….we feel like we’re falling short. In PART ONE, using a bit of her own story, Tamara throws a flag on our culture’s messed-up definition of success, our preoccupation with ‘getting famous’, and how local artists are marginalized as a result. What might our lives look like if our community reimagined success and then affirmed and cherished our local art-makers? What might our lives look like if each individual artist loved their own creative gifts? What does success mean to you? Tamara https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/04/05/asbx-speaks-at-home-brew-on-april-13/ (presented a draft) of this episode after a performance of https://www.honestpinttheatre.org (HONEST PINT)’s production of THE ABSOLUTE BRILLIANCE OF LEONARD PELKEY. Thanks to Susannah Hough and David Henderson for opportunity to try out this material and to the audience members who stayed after to listen and participate. You’ll hear from audience members throughout this episode! And thanks to the patrons of Artist Soapbox via our https://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon page) who had early access to this content and gave really useful feedback. Thank you, Soapboxers. Please share your thoughts via the https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (Artist Soapbox Facebook) page, share this with a friend, or reach out to me via artistsoapbox@gmail.com. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio.Tamara KissaneChoreographer and dancer Killian Manning insists on possibility“We are here. It is chaotic. If we say yes, what can happen?” Choreographer Killian Manning is a treasured director and teacher. It’s easy to see why… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=729Mon, 23 Apr 2018 09:59:00 -040001:00:58falsefull2828“We are here. It is chaotic. If we say yes, what can happen?” Choreographer Killian Manning is a treasured director and teacher. It’s easy to see why after this humorous and thoughtful conversation full of inspiring quotes, Killian’s process, and her insights into performance and ensemble. Choreographer and dancer, Killian Manning, came to the Triangle from Boston, where she was a member of Susan Rose and DanceWorks, served on the faculties at Radcliffe, DanceWorks and the Boston Conservatory, and founded her company, https://www.facebook.com/killianmanningNFA/ (NoForwardingAddress). Her award-winning choreography has been seen in Salt Lake City, Boston, Chicago, Birmingham, and North Carolina. She has served on the dance faculties at UNC-Chapel Hill, Radcliffe, the Boston Conservatory, Repertory Dance Theater, and Samford University, and currently teaches at http://www.balletschoolofchapelhill.com (The Ballet School of Chapel Hill). Killian is also full-time faculty in the https://cst.uncg.edu (Communication Studies Department at UNC-Greensboro), She has a B.A. in German, an M.T.S. in Theology, a Ph.D. in Performance Studies, and pointe shoes from Freed. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Killian’s bio. [1:14] A Twyla Tharp quote that’s meaningful to Killian: “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” [4:12] Killian’s backstory. Returning to dance as a young adult. German to Theology to Performance Studies, but dance throughout. Finding her voice. “Exploring the place between walking and dance…the love of pedestrians.” [15:55] Why she choose those areas of study and their commonalities. Her work at UNCG as a faculty member teaching performance studies. [20:40] Performance Studies and Killian’s technique of creating work. The influence of Mark Morris and Trisha Brown. [26:29] What kind of maker is Killian? How does she describe her work? Defying the labels. [29.29] Some of Killian’s signature pieces: The Year of Empty Wine Bottles, 1*9*5*6 Degrees of Separation [35:26] Being happy with her work. What does Killian feel good about? What compels her to make work? [41:11] The affection of an ensemble, and the grief of the ephemeral art. [45:26] Killian includes people with different ‘movement styles’ in her ensembles. Why? The gift of saying “whatever you have to bring is what I want.” [50:03] Tamara’s noticed that Killian’s students love her. Why? [52:12] What helpful things has Killian learned as ‘the person standing at the front of the room’? “People need to know that you are working with them out of love and out of respect.” [55:47] What’s next for Killian? The possibilities of site specific work and taking a curatorial role? [59:20] A quote from John Cage: “Let us say yes to our presence in chaos.” [1:00:15] Thanks and sign-off Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/02/12/020-artist-and-executive-director-geraud-staton-equips-budding-entrepreneurs-with-faith-and-skills/ (020: Artist and Executive Director Geraud Staton equips budding entrepreneurs) Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign).Tamara KissaneMellon DisTIL fellow Robin Frohardt transforms plastic into thought-provoking artDo you ever take stock of all plastic you use? Do you think about all the plastic that surrounds you every day? Artist Robin Frohardt does–a lot.… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=716Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:55:00 -040034:08falsefull2727Do you ever take stock of all plastic you use? Do you think about all the plastic that surrounds you every day? Artist http://www.robinfrohardt.com (Robin Frohardt) does–a lot. Robin has spent her https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/robin-frohardt/ (Andrew W. Mellon DisTIL fellowship at Carolina Performing Arts) making art out of and about plastic, and working with faculty, staff, and students on plastic-related projects across disciplines. From http://www.plasticbagstore.org (The Plastic Bag Store) to https://plasticarchaeology.com/ (Plastic Archaeology) to Trash Talk and the Plastic Time Machine, artist Robin Frohardt has created humorous and thought-provoking art from that ubiquitous everlasting material. http://www.robinfrohardt.com (Robin Frohardt) is an award-winning artist, puppet designer and director. Her original play “The Pigeoning” hailed by the New York Times as “a tender, fantastical symphony of the imagination,” debuted in 2013 and continues to tour at home and abroad and has been translated into German, Greek, Arabic and Turkish. In 2016 she received a Creative Capital Award for her new work http://www.plasticbagstore.org (“The Plastic Bag Store”) an installation and performance that takes place in a fake grocery store in a real storefront and addresses the long term impact of disposable plastic packaging. She is currently developing the work through a https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org/robin-frohardt/ (Mellon DisTIL Fellowship) at https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org (Carolina Performing Arts) at UNC. She is a MacDowell Colony Fellow and the first artist in Residence at Olson Kundig a renown design and architecture firm in Seattle. Robin Frohardt has recently been named a Guggenheim Fellow. *** https://www.facebook.com/events/973404902815190/ (Plasticon: A Sustainability Festival) This Saturday, April 21 from 2-5pm at http://currentunc.org (Current ArtSpace + Studio) in Chapel Hill, hosted by https://www.carolinaperformingarts.org (Carolina Performing Arts) Come see–and even participate in making!–Robin Frohardt’s remarkable art, and experience all of the creativity that the UNC and Chapel Hill community has brought to issues of sustainability and consumption. PLASTICON is free and open to the public. It will occur inside and outside the performance space. Enjoy a day both thought-provoking and fun, and bask in the spring sunshine! Kids welcome! 2 PM : Plastic Fair – Eat free food courtesy of Chapel Hill eateries that depend on sustainable, locally-based practices – Explore info tables, interactive activities, artistic work, and research displays hosted by UNC and local art and environmental groups – Experience Robin’s own work, including a Dumpster Monster, a Plastic Time Machine, a Plastic Museum Display, and more! 3:45 PM: Plastic Presentations Join Robin, art history professor Vicky Rovine, and anthropolgy professors Anna Agbie-Davies and Eric Deetz for a Pecha Kucha-style presentation of their plastic-based projects 4:45 PM: Screening of A Plastic Ocean (22 min) The documentary film will be followed by a brief discussion between Robin and environmental experts moderated by public health professor Courtney Woods. — Participants include Compost Now, EcoReps, Design for America, Kay Blada Recycling, Three Zeroes, Office of Sustainability, Kidzu, Edible Garden, Hope Garden, and the Center for the Study of the American South. *** This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox.Tamara KissanePrintmaker Ely Urbanski makes the invisible visibleEly Urbanski, printmaker, is an incredibly resourceful artist who moves her work forward with a spirit of collaboration and generosity. Ely was kind to come and chat… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=685Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:17:00 -040040:57falsefull2626Ely Urbanski, printmaker, is an incredibly resourceful artist who moves her work forward with a spirit of collaboration and generosity. Ely was kind to come and chat about printmaking, an art form that I know nothing about. In this episode, we discuss about her clothing work in which she prints pieces of donated clothing onto fabric using her own body weight as the press — an innovative technique she developed when she no longer had access to a studio with traditional printmaking equipment. Scroll down to see the upcoming events that Ely’s work will appear in (she’s very busy!). Check out Ely’s website http://www.printosynthesis.com (printosynthesis.com) where you can see her work and find links to additional online interviews, and her https://www.facebook.com/groups/145176259499102/ (Facebook page) to promote collaboration. http://www.printosynthesis.com (Ely Urbanski) studied Arts at the University of São Paulo in Brazil with her main focus on printmaking. Since the 1990’s she’s been working with art and art education and has had exhibitions in Brazil, Japan and the US. Currently, Ely is based in Snow Camp, NC where she creates prints on paper and fabric. Interacting with the local community has been an important part of Ely’s creative process. She is also a coach and helps artists to develop their projects and careers in The Triangle and Triad. Ely is on https://www.patreon.com/elyurbanski (Patreon) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT42PjwUD9Aandlist=PLyyY3-FC7S21SNnFjgGy6vxdDIUzs-U2u (Youtube). Upcoming Events for Ely: http://www.durhamartguild.org/news/2018/03/call-art-2018-members-showcase (DAG (Durham Art Guild) Members’ Showcase) April 6-June 9, 2018 Public receptions: April 20 and May 18, 6-8 pm http://www.goldenbeltarts.com/about/location-directions/ (Pop-up exhibition at Golden Belt) (https://maps.google.com/?q=807+East+Main+Street,+Durhamandentry=gmailandsource=g (807 East Main Street, Durham)) Ely has a studio there during the Third Friday Art Walk (4/20), 6-9 pm to show her works, collect clothes and record videos. https://www.rtp.org/event/crafted-frontier-fathers-day-market/ (Crafted) May 31, 2018 – 4-6:30 pm The Frontier, https://maps.google.com/?q=800+Park+Offices+Drive,+Durhamandentry=gmailandsource=g (800 Park Offices Drive, Durham) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Ely’s bio. [1:36] How did Ely become a printmaker? And why printmaking rather than another type of visual art? [4:28] What is the ‘traditional’ process of printmaking? What is Ely’s ‘non-traditional’ method of printmaking? How does the fabric hold up with repeated prints and is there variation in her prints? [10:53] Descriptions of two of Ely’s recent exhibitions: DISTANCE — “This series of prints on paper and fabric is derived from the patterns and experiences of passengers commuting on São Paulo subway system.” IMPRINTED — monoprints on fabric of well-worn clothes (and the emotional stories that often go with them) from friends, family, and previous exhibition visitors. Where did these ideas come from? [19:23] What is added by having videos of people telling their ‘clothing stories’ as part of the IMPRINTE...Tamara KissaneArtist and nonprofit leader Cheryl Chamblee coaches creatives in times of transitionWhy are transitions so difficult and so important to pay attention to? How can artists and arts organizations manage transitions with grace and confidence? Artist and nonprofit… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=683Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:16:00 -040045:04falsefull2525Why are transitions so difficult and so important to pay attention to? How can artists and arts organizations manage transitions with grace and confidence? Artist and nonprofit leader Cheryl Chamblee discusses her process for moving clients through change and letting go, ultimately supporting them in ‘the hard work of saying no to the good things so they can get to the rewards of the best things.’ http://www.onebrokenteapot.com (Cheryl Chamblee) is a writer, strategist, theater-maker, and mama with more than 20 years of experience as both an artist and a nonprofit leader. As co-Artistic and Managing Director of both hands theatre company, she led the making and producing of 10 years of original work in Downtown Durham and beyond. As https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/about/ (Executive Director) of the https://www.chathamartscouncil.org (Chatham Arts Council), Cheryl recently led the creation of a new focus and identity, including the creation and implementation of the Chatham Artists-in-Schools Initiative. She attributes much of her learning over the last five years to partnerships with caring, engaged artists and Board members in Chatham County. Cheryl’s nonprofit coaching work centers around impact and sustainability, and she coaches leaders, boards, and creatives in times of transition. You can find her athttp://onebrokenteapot.com/ ( onebrokenteapot.com), and you can see her writing featured in Sirsee, Volume 1, in a new project TBA later this year, and at her website. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Cheryl’s bio. [1:37] TRANSITIONS: What kinds of transitions are Cheryl’s clients facing? What is Cheryl’s role in supporting them? Her four step process and why the question-asking part is the most important. [8:11] How did Cheryl develop her process? [10:08] Why are transitions so difficult for individuals and organizations? And why is it so important to pay attention to those transitional moments? [13:33] An example of a individual artist leader who Cheryl worked with (a founder expanding her org) [16:25] LETTING GO: How do artists approach the letting go process? What do we hold onto, what do we let go of, how do we decide? Who do we ask? Why do artists seem to do this easily while making art, but seem challenged when it comes to the business side? [25:50] “I offer support and perspective and a framework for the hard work of saying no to the good things so that you can get to the rewards of the best things.” THIS IS AMAZING. How did Cheryl come to this powerful statement? How would she help someone wanting assistance with making hard decisions about what to say no to? (And a client example) [34:32] Cheryl’s observations about her experience as an artist and also as an arts administrator. Artists and admins: let’s show that we care for each other more cuz we’re on the same team. Grace and gratitude. [40:32] How has the nature of Cheryl’s art-making changed over the last few years? How has she managed her own transitions? [42:53] What’s next? Writing on her blog: http://onebrokenteapot.com (onebrokenteapot.com). April 14: https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/clydefest-2018/ (ClydeFEST 2018 ) [44:23] Thank you and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast.Tamara KissaneActor, educator, and choreographer Lormarev Jones opens up about the artist hustle, MFAs, and self-care for artists.Lormarev Jones, actor, choreographer, and teaching artist opens up about the artist hustle, MFAs, and self-care for artists. What’s it like financially and emotionally to work as… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=668Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:27:00 -040001:00:31falsefull2424http://www.lormarevjones.com (Lormarev Jones), actor, choreographer, and teaching artist opens up about the artist hustle, MFAs, and self-care for artists. What’s it like financially and emotionally to work as a freelance multi-hyphenate in two cities? Was her MFA worth it? How did she weather her first solo show and MFA thesis, THE VIRGIN COOKBOOK? And why is she inspired to write a musical about capitalism: HOW I GOT SCREWED BY CAPITALISM (THE MUSICAL)? http://www.lormarevjones.com (Lormarev Jones) is a former Raleigh resident, having grown her resume on Triangle stages. She received her BA in Theatre from https://www.meredith.edu/dance-and-theatre-department (Meredith College) (GO ANGELS!) and her MFA in Theatre from https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/theatre-mfa/ (Sarah Lawrence College). As an actor, Lormarev has performed with several area companies, including http://manbitesdogtheater.org (Manbites Dog Theater), Raleigh Ensemble Players, http://www.theatreraleigh.com (Theatre Raleigh), and http://www.cfrt.org (Cape Fear Regional Theatre). As a choreographer, her movement has been featured at https://www.raleighcharterhs.org (Raleigh Charter High School), http://www.researchtrianglehighschool.org (Research Triangle High Schoo)l, and Deep Dish Theatre. She’s also worked as a stage manager, and a designer of Props, Costumes, and Sound. She has taught young people of all ages: as a teacher at https://www.artstogether.org (ArtsTogether) in Raleigh as well various classes and devised theatre workshops for area high schools. She currently resides in Cincinnati, where she freelances in all her areas of expertise. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Lormarev’s bio. [1:18] What is Lormarev working on in Raleigh? Choreographing Cabaret and Little Mermaid Jr at two area charter schools, and Assassins at Theatre in the Park. [2:11] Lormarev’s move to Cincinnati. What’s it like working in Cincinnati and in Raleigh — a mobile work-life as a freelancer [4:37] Lormarev’s focus when she teaches high school students — beyond just the steps, she focuses on capability, awareness, problem-solving, and self-care to avoid burnout and make your best work. [11:22] The story of Lormarev’s decision to get her MFA, applying and going to Sarah Lawrence. The difficult realization that her career was in the hands of other people — a very limiting prospect — and that she wanted to make her own work. The decision to go to Sarah Lawrence where she could design her own curriculum. [23:03] What to consider when deciding whether to get an MFA. What Lormarev gained from the Sarah Lawrence program. [25:46] THE VIRGIN COOKBOOK, Lormarev’s MFA thesis and solo performance piece. Collaboration, burnout, using very personal material, working with your strengths, and support from other artists. [34:15] The inspiration for Lormarev’s work in progress, HOW I GOT SCREWED BY CAPITALISM, a musical about Capitalism: unemployment, then having 5 jobs and still not being able to pay the bills, feeling the strain of underemployment [41:16] Features of the musical: Vaudeville! Black female (not Lormarev) at the center, small cast, bare bones. Working with her partner on the musical as a collaborator — Lormarev on the book, Christopher on the music. The Trickle Down Ballet!Tamara KissaneLead Curator and Strategist JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell launches the first BULL CITY BLACK THEATER FESTIVALJaMeeka Holloway-Burrell gives us the scoop on The Bull City Black Theater Festival, a vital, NEW, and upcoming event in Durham, NC. Why a festival rather than… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=648Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:15:00 -040044:54falsefull2323JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell gives us the scoop on https://bullcityblacktheatrefest.wordpress.com (The Bull City Black Theater Festival), a vital, NEW, and upcoming event in Durham, NC. Why a festival rather than a stand-alone performance? Why focus on local artists? Who should attend? Why this festival now? JaMeeka answers those questions and more with gratitude, grace, and enthusiasm. Be there. From the BCBTF website: “Hosted byhttps://jameekahdirects.wixsite.com/2017/black-ops ( Black Ops Theatre Company), The Bull City Black Theater Festival is a new event in Durham, North Carolina created to celebrate Black Theater Arts, Artists, and Culture. The festival will showcase the voices of current, local movers and shakers while encouraging and empowering upcoming and aspiring professional Black Theatre artists, administrators and practitioners. “ Festival Dates: March 15 – 24, 2018 http://manbitesdogtheater.org/2017-18-season/bullcity-black-theater-festival/ (TICKETS on the Manbites Dog Theater website) Additional info on the https://bullcityblacktheatrefest.wordpress.com (Bull City Black Theater Festival website) JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell is a theatre events curator, administrator, and Director passionate about advancing the legacy of Black Theaters and Black Theatre Practitioners. In 2011 after studying Technical Theater at North Carolina Central University’s Department of Theatre, she interned in Arts Admin and worked as a stage manager for The Lark Play Development Center in New York City. In 2013 JaMeeka was the company management resident at Cape May Stage in Cape May, NJ. JaMeeka serves as Artistic Director and Producer for https://jameekahdirects.wixsite.com/2017/black-ops (Black Ops), a theatre company in Durham, NC which she founded in 2015. She just recently returned to her hometown after spending 3 months as an assistant director at The Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Additionally, JaMeeka is also Project Manager for https://www.blacktheatrecommons.org (The Black Theatre Commons), a national advocacy group and resource sharing network for Black Theaters and practitioners. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro, thanks to patrons Tim McMackin and Julie Rhodes, JaMeeka’s bio, and description of the Bull City Black Theater Festival [2:47] What is JaMeeka’s role in this festival? [3:06] Why a festival rather than a stand-alone play or single event? [4:24] Why focus on local artists as leaders and presenters for this festival? [7:00] The https://bullcityblacktheatrefest.wordpress.com/creative-development-team/ ( Bullcity Creative Development Team) — Who are they? [10:04] How did the team decide what to offer during the Festival? [13:35] JaMeeka takes us through the festival events: staged readings, workshops, a master class, and community conversations over two weekends! This line-up is incredible, so check out the BCBTF website for details: https://bullcityblacktheatrefest.wordpress.com/events/ (Events) https://bullcityblacktheatrefest.wordpress.com/performances/ (Performances) https://bullcityblacktheatrefest.wordpress.com/festival-artists-and-workshops/ (Festival Artists and Workshops) (Most of the events are free/donation based.) [21:06] What would JaMeeka say to potential festival participants who are nervous about attending?Tamara KissaneComposer and improviser Julie Kaplan sparks kids' imaginationsJulie Kaplan has written music inspired by pollinators, icebergs, and astronauts! She teaches improvisational games to kids and writes super singable songs just for them. Julie is… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=632Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:19:00 -040043:06falsefull2222Julie Kaplan has written music inspired by pollinators, icebergs, and astronauts! She teaches improvisational games to kids and writes super singable songs just for them. Julie is cool! In this episode, you’ll hear her discuss her entree into music, improvisation, and a new ensemble, the http://curioustheatrecollective.com (Curious Theatre Collective.) Julie Kaplan, music composer and actor, has written music for dance, theater, and video, and her music has been performed throughout the US, in the Czech Republic, and in Nepal. She is a co-founder and performer with the http://curioustheatrecollective.com (Curious Theatre Collective), she performs in the http://www.transactors.org (Transactors Improv Company), and teaches improv to elementary school kids in Chapel Hill. In addition to talking about Julie’s background as a composer and improviser, we discuss our experience working together with the http://curioustheatrecollective.com (Curious Theatre Collective) and the play that we and the other http://curioustheatrecollective.com/about/ (members of CTC) have written and performed for elementary schools in the Triangle. The title of the play is http://curioustheatrecollective.com/catalog/ (Sally’s Ride: To Space and Beyond!) It has singing and audience participation, and describes Sally Ride’s life as the first female American astronaut, as well as the past, present, and future of space exploration, and the contributions of women to the space program. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Julie’s bio. [1:14] Julie’s introduction to music as a child, what inspired her, and her decision to pursue composition in college. The jolt of entering an collegiate environment after having been a self-taught composer who preferred Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. [6:05] Julie’s definition of herself now as a composer and what influences her. Deep listening. Examples of Julie’s original work. [8:57] Julie’s jump into improvisation and the http://transactors.org (Transactors Improv Company). [10:38] The skills of improv and the skills of composition — is there a link between them? Do they influence one another? What does it take to do the improvised musical shows of the Transactors? (It’s sooo hard!) [13:19] Julie’s approach to composing music and the inspiration that she draws from science and nature. For example, she’s written compositions about pollination and icebergs! [15:35] http://curioustheatrecollective.com (Curious Theatre Collective): Why did this new venture appeal to Julie, and why did she jump on board? [17:15] What is it like to write music for children’s theatre vs. music for adults? Julie’s daily practice of composing songs at home for her children for the last 8 years, and their favorite pieces. For them, “creating is a normal part of being.” [21:33] Finishing the songs for http://curioustheatrecollective.com/catalog/ (Sally’s Ride: To Space and Beyond), with CTC member, Emma Nadeau [22:47] Writing the Sally Ride script in a collaborative style with the rest of the CTC members over the last year. [25:22] What has it been like to perform Sally’s Ride: To Space and Beyond in front of hundred’s of actual children in elementary schools? [27:14] Julie’s work with kids and improv via Transactor...Tamara KissaneActors Faye Goodwin and Nick Popio embody the Moor-hen and the Mastiff on THE MOORSThe first duo to be featured on ASBX! Faye Goodwin and Nick Popio discuss their roles in the upcoming production of THE MOORS at Manbites Dog Theater… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=610Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:14:00 -040048:05falsefull2121The first duo to be featured on ASBX! Faye Goodwin and Nick Popio discuss their roles in the upcoming production of http://manbitesdogtheater.org/2017-18-season/the-moors/ (THE MOORS) at http://manbitesdogtheater.org (Manbites Dog Theater) in Durham, NC. Faye and Nick dig into MOOR-themes of desire, desperation, visibility and distance, as well as the actors’ processes of character development, and the power of theatre to help us thrive. Faye Goodwin has been involved with theater projects at Duke and in Durham since 2012. Her most recent role was Sonya in Life Sucks at Manbites Dog. When she isn’t working as an educator at the http://lemur.duke.edu (Duke Lemur Center), Faye keeps busy writing poetry and plays, and hiking around NC. Nick Popio describes himself as barely trained, and learning on the boards instead of the classroom. Favorite roles include Nancy in Space Girl, Betty/Edward in Cloud 9, and Hamlet in Hamlet. In his spare time, Nick is a Senior Marketing Manager at Golden Corral, and specializes in social media and digital marketing strategies. *** The Moors by Jen Silverman Directed by Jules Odendahl-James Produced by http://manbitesdogtheater.org (Manbites Dog Theater) Triangle Premiere: February 22-March 10, 2018 A family quarrels. A governess arrives. A servant schemes. A hen falls from the sky. A hound hunts his prey. A tale of desire, intrigue, and the importance of controlling one’s own narrative, as spinster sisters author their release from the strictures of manor life. Jen Silverman’s decidedly modern take on the Romantics’ dark and brooding landscapes was a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Featuring: Jessica Flemming, Faye Goodwin, Jessica Hudson, Tamara Kissane, Sarah Koop, Nick Popio http://manbitesdogtheater.org/2017-18-season/the-moors/ (INFO and TICKETS) *** This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! This episode was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Faye and Nick’s bio. [1:26] Synopsis of THE MOORS [2:22] What are the defining features of a moor-hen and a mastiff? [4:45] Actor process question: How do you embody these characters without “playing” animals on-stage? [7:40] Faye and Nick perform an excerpt from THE MOORS!! [8:36] Qualities that Faye and Nick love and relate to about their characters (and don’t love too) [12:12] Jen Silverman, the extraordinary badass playwright, describes http://www.jensilverman.com/plays/ (the Moors on her website) as “a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility.” Discussion of those themes as they relate to the Moor-Hen and the Mastiff (and Tamara’s character, Huldey). What do we need from each other to survive and thrive? [16:17] Given the themes of THE MOORS, which can seem a little heavy, why should people come see this play or come to see theatre in general? Quote from http://www.americantheatre.org/2017/07/21/the-beautiful-and-the-dangerous-in-the-moors/ (Jen Silverman from American Theatre Mag): “Of course the play makes use of hyper-theatricality, but I guess I don’t understand the separation between theatricality and emotional authenticity. I go to the theatre to be shown truths about myself in ways that are surprising, but that are nonetheless personal and true.” [19:40] The moors (the environment/setting) as a character in this play.Tamara KissaneArtist and Executive Director Geraud Staton equips budding entrepreneursOil painting, storytelling, art & business, entrepreneurship and more with Geraud Staton, executive director of the Helius Foundation in Durham, NC. Geraud Staton is a Durham-based actor, portrait… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=586Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:15:00 -040031:23falsefull2020Oil painting, storytelling, art and business, entrepreneurship and more with Geraud Staton, executive director of the http://www.theheliusfoundation.org (Helius Foundation) in Durham, NC. http://www.geraudstaton.com (Geraud Staton) is a Durham-based actor, portrait painter and entrepreneur. Geraud has been acting with Little Green Pig, Manbites Dog and 10×10 of the Triangle for nearly a decade. His latest appearance was in https://www.facebook.com/killianmanningNFA/ (Killian Manning)‘s Uncle Sam Wants You. He is currently the executive director of the http://www.theheliusfoundation.org (Helius Foundation), a non-profit that provides free coaching and mentoring for qualifying entrepreneurs. And once a week, he still manages to paint. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Geraud’s bio [0:54] The many varied paths Geraud has taken in his life and career, and how art intersected with those…. [3:23] How did Geraud discover visual art and theatre? [5:32] Why oil painting vs. pastels, watercolors, acrylics, etc.? [7:14] Finding inspiration for paintings [8:29] The story of the ‘Medea painting’ and the ultimate decision not to provide the answers to viewers. Don’t take their own story from them (even though it’s tempting!) [11:29] What was it like to be in Killian Manning’s dance-theatre piece UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU? [12:45] Let’s talk about the Helius Foundation: coaching and mentoring for necessity-driven entrepreneurs [14:44] Helius received over 100 applications for the http://theheliusfoundation.org/launchdurham (Launch Durham program) [16:05] What is the most necessary information for people wanting to make the leap into entrepreneurship? [17:40] Geraud’s experiences starting several of his own business and the origin of Helius [21:51] Balancing the growth of Helius [23:34] What does the practice and experience of art-making offer to Geraud now and why is it an important part of his life? [25:35] How could the arts and business support each other? [27:11] A top tip for artists who want to become entrepreneurs and a cautionary tale [29:24] What does 2018 look like for Helius and Geraud? [30:38] Thanks and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissanePhotographer Erin Bell embraces life as an art-makerErin Bell talks with openness and honesty about her journey from a life constructed around corporate consulting to a life constructed around making art, theatre, and her… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=569Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:39:00 -040035:59falsefull1919Erin Bell talks with openness and honesty about her journey from a life constructed around corporate consulting to a life constructed around making art, theatre, and her new business, https://www.bullcityphotography.com (Bull City Photography). Erin generously shares valuable marketing tips that she picked up from her work in market research and strategic branding that can be used by artists at the local level. Erin Bell graduated from Duke in 2011 with a bachelor’s in Psychology and a masters in Management Studies. After working the past 5 years as a marketing and business strategy consultant, Erin quit her job in February 2017 to pursue artistic endeavors. Erin now works with http://littlegreenpig.com (Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern) as a stage manager, webmaster, and graphic designer, and earlier this year she founded https://www.bullcityphotography.com (Bull City Photography). Support Little Green Pig via their Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/littlegreenpig (https://www.patreon.com/littlegreenpig) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down: (Note: This episode was recorded at the end of 2017, so when Erin mentions “Earlier this year…” she’s talking about 2017.) [0:00] Episode intro and Erin’s bio [1:05] Erin’s path: College degrees in biz and psych, careers in market research and strategic branding, taking a sabbatical from the day job and getting back into art [7:48] Bull City Photography: a new venture. Erin’s visual sense and the value of professional photography and design [13:23] How did Erin manage the transition from a tightly constructed schedule (in consulting) to a wide open space to fill? [15:30] Recovering from “the cumulative wear and tear of not being my own person” [21:13] The fun and joy of photo shoots [24:05] Marketing and Business Tips for Local Artists: timeline, costs, analytics, goals [28:33] Why don’t local artists do these things? [31:45] What to prioritize in marketing? Design and Collaboration! [34:03] What’s next for Erin? [35:23] Thank you and sign-off *If you’d like to book a session with Erin, mention you heard her on Artist Soapbox and you’ll get an ASBX discount.* Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneArtist & Leader Monèt Noelle Marshall speaks thru BUY MY SOUL AND CALL IT ART“Art ain’t innocent. And it’s always political.” ** Inquiry, value, choice, and revolutionary connections. ** The relationship between Black performance and mainstream arts space. ** Monèt Noelle… Read more

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  ]]>“Art ain’t innocent. And it’s always political.” ** Inquiry, value, choice, and revolutionary connections. ** The relationship between Black performance and mainstream arts space. ** Monèt Noelle… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=562Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:15:00 -040048:11falsefull1818“Art ain’t innocent. And it’s always political.” ** Inquiry, value, choice, and revolutionary connections. ** The relationship between Black performance and mainstream arts space. ** Monèt Noelle Marshall discusses her upcoming and deeply though-provoking performance art piece, BUY MY SOUL AND CALL IT ART. (And listen for the surprise reveal!!) http://www.monetnoellemarshall.com (Mon​ét Noelle Marshall) is a Durham, North Carolina-based ​artist,​ director, producer and creative consultant.​ She serves as the Founding Artistic Director of https://www.mojoaa.org (MOJOAA Performing Arts Company), producing new works by and new opportunities for Black playwrights. She is also the Founder and Lead Con(sulting) Artist at https://badarts-consulting.squarespace.com (BaD Arts Consulting) which helps creatives do better business and businesses be more creative. BaD Arts Consulting provides arts integrated solutions to creatives, businesses and nonprofits through consultation, event curation, marketing and facilitation. Monèt activates the arts to engage communities ​in collective visioning, changemaking and joy as social action. See her featured in http://www.americantheatre.org/2018/01/19/6-theatre-workers-you-should-know-22/ (American Theatre: 6 Theatre Workers You Should Know!) http://www.monetnoellemarshall.com/upcoming/2018/1/26/buy-my-soul-and-call-it-art (BUY MY SOUL AND CALL IT ART) Fri, Jan 26, 2018 –Sun, Feb 4 at Living Arts Collective Dance Studio in Durham Buy My Soul And Call It Art, a performance art experience, will premiere in Durham, North Carolina on Jan 26th. With a team of over 30 local artists, this immersive exhibition will explore the relationship between Black performance and mainstream arts spaces, the emotional labor of Black artists, the importance of Black joy and the connection between the slave market and the arts market. Check out the trailer and support the work at http://gofundme.com/buyitcallit (gofundme.com/buyitcallit.) https://buyitcallit1.eventbrite.com/ (Tickets are available now!*) *Buy My Soul And Call It Art is a Pay-What-You-Can, Pay-What-You-Want, Pay-What-Its-Worth experience. Tickets are reserved free of charge and you will pay at the venue. If you have any questions or would like to bring a group, please email Monet.Marshall@gmail.com. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Monèt’s bio [1:05] BUY MY SOUL AND CALL IT ART description. “Was there A moment when you decided, I’m going to make THIS?” Surprise! Monet tells us BUY MY SOUL is the first piece in a 2018 trilogy! [4:56] What is this trilogy?! [6:20] Questions about how BUY MY SOUL AND CALL IT ART could/should/will be received by audiences [10:44] Details about BUY MY SOUL: the structure, the importance of it as an immersive piece, pay-what-you-can/pay-what-it’s-worth [17:40] “The relationship between Black performance and mainstream art spaces “– why is this important to underline for our community? [19:50] Translating these ideas into a performance art piece [22:23] Art ain’t innocent. And it’s always political. [23:16] “Is the title,Tamara KissanePlaywright Tamara Kissane remodels MASTER BUILDER (interviewed by Mara Thomas!)That’s right, Soapboxers. We’ve turned the tables! Mara Thomas interviews Tamara Kissane about the upcoming world premiere of Tamara’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s THE MASTER BUILDER, ambition, aspirations, and… Read more

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  ]]>That’s right, Soapboxers. We’ve turned the tables! Mara Thomas interviews Tamara Kissane about the upcoming world premiere of Tamara’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s THE MASTER BUILDER, ambition, aspirations, and… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=549Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:09:00 -040044:52falsefull1717That’s right, Soapboxers. We’ve turned the tables! http://marathomas.com (Mara Thomas) interviews Tamara Kissane about the upcoming world premiere of Tamara’s adaptation of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master_Builder (Henrik Ibsen’s) THE MASTER BUILDER, ambition, aspirations, and loving unlikeable characters. http://www.tamarakissane.com (Tamara Kissane) is a Durham-based playwright, actor, creative coach, and mom, and she is the host of the Artist Soapbox podcast. Tamara’s upcoming adaptation of THE MASTER BUILDER (after Ibsen), produced by http://littlegreenpig.com/ (Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern), opens January 18. She’ll be acting in The Moors at http://manbitesdogtheater.org/ (Manbites Dog Theater) in February 2018 and has recently co-written a children’s show titled SALLY’S RIDE: TO SPACE AND BEYOND as a part of http://curioustheatrecollective.com/ (Curious Theatre Collective). Master Builder is showing January 18 – February 3 at Mystery Brewery (437 Dimmock’s Mill Rd, Hillsborough). https://dime.io/events/master-builder (GET TICKETS!) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at the ASBX home studio. Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2018/01/08/015-choreographer-and-performer-nicola-bullock-travels-the-distance-for-imago/ (Episode 015: Choreographer and performer Nicola Bullock travels the distance for IMAGO) https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/12/14/012-quickie-host-tamara-kissane-tells-the-story-of-the-genesis-of-artist-soapbox/ (Episode 012: [Quickie] Host Tamara Kissane tells the story of the genesis of Artist Soapbox) https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/12/08/011-artistic-director-amy-sawyers-williams-applies-theatre-for-social-justice-education-and-healing/ (Episode 011: Artistic Director Amy Sawyers-Williams applies theatre for social justice, education, and healing) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Tamara bio [0:58] Tamara, how do you approach adapting a classic play like Ibsen’s THE MASTER BUILDER or Chekhov’s THE SEAGULL? [6:00] Why did you choose THE MASTER BUILDER, specifically, to adapt? [8:36] Gender swapping and ambition: Is this play about ambition? [14:17] Writing ‘unlikeable’ characters [18:46] Making MASTER BUILDER contemporary: the opening scene is a talk show! [21:51] The relationship between the characters Hildy and Sully? What’s that deal with Hildy’s wings? [24:54] Finding your voice as a playwright [29:25] “Please cast a diverse group of actors…” [31:50] Writing vs. Acting [35:40] Aspirations for ASBX [40:20] Creative Coaching [42:15] What’s next? [44:14] Thank you and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneActor/singer/director Dana Marks answers 30 questions in 60 minutes [ASK ME ANYTHING]Bodies, money, voice, authenticity, musical inspiration, the actor’s job, and a Free Season of Theatre. All of that and more in 60 minutes with Dana Marks! Dana… Read more

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  ]]>Bodies, money, voice, authenticity, musical inspiration, the actor’s job, and a Free Season of Theatre. All of that and more in 60 minutes with Dana Marks! Dana… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=523Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:20:00 -040001:01:35falsefull1616Bodies, money, voice, authenticity, musical inspiration, the actor’s job, and a Free Season of Theatre. All of that and more in 60 minutes with Dana Marks! Dana Marks has generously agreed to be the first participant (or guinea pig!) in the Artist Soapbox ASK ME ANYTHING series. She covers a variety of questions in this episode both personal and professional, related to the past, present and future of Dana’s work and the work of her company http://littlegreenpig.com (Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern). (See the time break down below for the list of questions.) ASK ME ANYTHINGs pop up periodically featuring Triangle-area artists who are willing to answer questions submitted by listeners anonymously ahead of time. http://littlegreenpig.com/dana-marks.html (Dana Marks) is an actor, singer, director, and teaching artist, as well as the Managing Director of Little Green Pig. She studied Acting at The American Repertory Theatre/Moscow Art Theatre Institute and has performed across the U.S., and in Mexico, Russia, Italy, and Germany. Dana teaches acting at Duke University and has taught performance composition, voice, and Viewpoints at NC STATE, UNC-Chapel Hill, http://www.nctc.org (NCTC), and https://www.openmindimprov.com (Open Mind Improv). She records and tours with the band, http://www.curtiseller.com (Curtis Eller’s American Circus), and is a guest singer with http://www.thewileyfosters.com (The Wiley Fosters), http://www.william-dawson.com/the-berlin-brothers/ (Berlin Brothers), and https://www.facebook.com/durhamstreetpiano/ (The Durham Street Piano Player). She is active as a director and actor with LGP, Honest Pint, Manbites Dog, Theatre Raleigh and other companies in the Triangle. Support Little Green Pig via their Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/littlegreenpig (https://www.patreon.com/littlegreenpig) Artist Soapbox is a listener supported podcast. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you would like to support this podcast, please http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox.) The podcast was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time Break down: [0:00] Intro to episode, Dana’s bio [2:24] Question 1: What is the best role that included nudity you’ve ever played and why? [7:12] Question 2: Historically/Currently, there are fewer roles available to women actors as we age — how are you thinking about this as you plan the trajectory of your career? Does this mean that you’ll diversify your work or focus more on directing or teaching? [10:41] Quick answer questions 3-11: What are your theatre pet peeves? Are you religious? What’s it like to be married to another artist (Jaybird O’Berski) How do you balance a partnership in life and a partnership in business? What’s something you wish everyone did in rehearsal, backstage, and onstage? Which play do you wish more people had seen? Which play would you most like to remount? Which show did you have the most fun in rehearsal/backstage? What’s something every artist should learn or practice regularly? [16:05] Question 12: What project or role are you most proud of and why? [20:14] Question 13+: When did you start to find your artistic voice? Did it coincide with finding your personal voice? Is that the same voice? Is it a work in progress? [23:29] Question 14: There was a play you guys did a couple of seasons ago in which you opened a letter, took in its meaning (as if you had never seen it before), and you crumpled into a weeping heap on the floor night after night.Tamara KissaneChoreographer and performer Nicola Bullock travels the distance for IMAGOIMAGO is “A phatasmagorical sci-fi dance theatre experience” that “reckons with the distance between what we are and what we believe ourselves to be.” Choreographer and performer… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=543Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:28:00 -040036:17falsefull1515http://www.nicolabullock.com/imago (IMAGO) is “A phatasmagorical sci-fi dance theatre experience” that “reckons with the distance between what we are and what we believe ourselves to be.” Choreographer and performer http://www.nicolabullock.com (Nicola Bullock) describes the creative and practical development of her solo-piece IMAGO, the impact of living abroad on her identity as an ‘American’ artist’ and tips for creators who yearn to make their own singular piece. http://www.nicolabullock.com (Nicola Bullock) is a dancer, choreographer, and performance artist. She’s lived in Chapel Hill, NC, New York City, Durham, NC and most recently Berlin, Germany. Her work investigates the range of human expression as a means to create potent images and meaning. She holds a degree in psychology and dance, and is an original co-found of https://www.didaseason.com (DIDA) (Durham Independent Dance Artists). http://www.nicolabullock.com/imago (IMAGO) is her second evening-length show. IMAGO info: performances January 11-13 and 18-20, 2018 at The Durham Fruit Company, 305 S Dillard St, Durham, North Carolina $10 before / $12 at the door *No one turned away for lack of funds* https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3205312 (tickets available here!) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at the ASBX home studio. Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/10/11/005-director-jameeka-holloway-burrell-gives-voice-to-the-value-of-community/ (005: Director JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell gives voice to the value of community) Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Nicola bio [1:08] The inspiration for IMAGO [6:35] How does Nicola take an idea and translate it into physical movement? [7:40] How has IMAGO transformed over the various showings in the last year? [8:44] “The creature struggles to adopt “identity-appropriate” behavior while remaining connected to its wild nature.” What is identity-appropriate behavior? [12:00] Preserving the spirit of collaboration while being a solo performer. Bringing on a team. Long distance collaboration – how does that work? [15:36] How has living abroad influenced the way Nicola thinks of the US and making art? Why bring IMAGO to Durham? What has it been like to make art in Germany? [20:11] What makes a piece dance-theatre vs. dance? [21:35] The development and significance of the IMAGO mask. [24:44] Nicola reached out to Tamara from Germany in October. Since then, they’ve been working together in a professional capacity with Tamara as creative coach/witness/companion. Nicola talks about her expectations for that relationship and how it’s served her and the piece. Balloons! [29:35] Self-care leading up to opening [30:54] These are raw topics to wrestle with in front of an audience: “animal instincts contending with social constructions of femininity, ageing, and desire” and “the distance between what we are and what we imagine ourselves to be.” Why go there? [33:27] What has Nicola learned during this process that would be helpful to others? [34:30] What’s next for IMAGO? What’s next for Nicola? [35:38] Thank you and sign-off Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. If you listen, please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.patreon.Tamara KissaneRose Werth, founding partner of Mettlesome, advocates for clarity, safe space, and the collectiveMettlesome, “a Durham based performance and production collective,” was a winner of the 2017 Indies Arts Awards awarded by Indyweek. Rose Werth, one of the founding partners and… Read more

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  ]]>Mettlesome, “a Durham based performance and production collective,” was a winner of the 2017 Indies Arts Awards awarded by Indyweek. Rose Werth, one of the founding partners and… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=533Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:53:00 -040040:03falsefull1414http://thisismettlesome.com/faq/ (Mettlesome), “a Durham based performance and production collective,” was a https://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/with-the-comedy-worlds-toxic-culture-on-national-notice-mettlesome-is-a-new-kind-of-organization-for-a-new-south/Content?oid=9953905 (winner) of the 2017 https://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/meet-the-winners-of-the-2017-indies-arts-awards/Content?oid=9951540 (Indies Arts Awards) awarded by http://www.indyweek.com (Indyweek). Rose Werth, one of the founding partners and stakeholders, outlines the thoughtful planning process to develop the infrastructure of the collective, the types of https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yE9IEgbwufrsyw428YrIirzMsukdh8TS6-YINi8IXzo/viewform?edit_requested=true (Projects Proposals) they seek from area artists, why Mettlesome doesn’t consider itself to be solely a comedy theatre, and Mettlesome’s plans for 2018 and beyond. Get inspired! Rose Werth is a performer, actor, storyteller, and producer based in Durham, NC. She is a founding partner and stakeholder of http://www.thisismettlesome.com (Mettlesome). For the last several years, she has performed in shows in North Carolina and across the country with local theater and improv companies. When she is not performing Rose works as a research analyst at a local nonprofit research institute. No matter what she is doing, her passion is and will always be for telling truth through story. Correction: Mettlesome currently has THREE and not two partners (Tamara’s mistake!). They are: Rose Werth, Ashley Melzer, and Jack Reitz. Mettlesome events and mentions: Indyweek article: https://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/with-the-comedy-worlds-toxic-culture-on-national-notice-mettlesome-is-a-new-kind-of-organization-for-a-new-south/Content?oid=9953905 (With the Comedy World’s Toxic Culture on National Notice, Mettlesome is a New Kind of Organization for a New South) by Katie Jane Fernelius http://thisismettlesome.com/clarified-butter-show/ (Clarified Butter (podcast)) http://thisismettlesome.com/hush-hush/ (Hush Hush (Fullsteam on Weds)) http://thisismettlesome.com/wit-an-improv-comedy-game-show/ (WIT (improv game show, Jan 13)) http://thisismettlesome.com/lab/ (Mettlesome Lab (classes)) http://thisismettlesome.com/golden-age/ (Golden Age) https://www.backroomshakespeare.com (Back room Shakespeare) https://imagecomics.com (Image Comics) This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down: [0:00] Episode intro and Rose Werth’s bio [1:15] Mettlesome won an Indy award — yay! What was the reaction and what does Rose hope that recognition will do for the collective? [3:13] Reluctance to categorize Mettlesome as solely a comedy theatre [4:41] What does “a New South” mean to Mettlesome? [6:11] Rose’s background and how she came to Mettlesome [11:07] The organizational structure and infrastructure of Mettlesome. How did these components develop and why? (Values, constitution, code of conduct, clarity, stakeholder board, safe and welcoming space for artists, giving creative artists the rights to their work) [17:30] Examples of Mettlesome projects: Hush Hush, WIT, Golden AgeTamara KissaneMusic Supervisor and Voice Over Casting Director Aurelia Belfield breaks down A&E and aspirational artKicking off 2018! Here’s Aurelia Belfield, Music and Casting Supervisor and Sound Coordinator, with Trailblazer Studios in Raleigh. Learn about Aurelia’s super cool work in the entertainment… Read more

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  ]]>Kicking off 2018! Here’s Aurelia Belfield, Music and Casting Supervisor and Sound Coordinator, with Trailblazer Studios in Raleigh. Learn about Aurelia’s super cool work in the entertainment… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=517Mon, 01 Jan 2018 14:35:00 -040057:57falsefull1313Kicking off 2018! Here’s https://www.trailblazerstudios.com/people/our-team/ (Aurelia Belfield), Music and Casting Supervisor and Sound Coordinator, with https://www.trailblazerstudios.com (Trailblazer Studios) in Raleigh. Learn about Aurelia’s super cool work in the entertainment industry and her passion for accessibility, representation, and aspirational art for all communities. She also generously shares tips for Triangle-area artists who’d like to pursue voice-over work. Would you like to do that? Aurelia Belfield has lived all over the country but has made NC her home. A UNC grad, she has found success in the entertainment industry as a music supervisor and voice over casting director, she’s also passionate about making high quality art accessible to every community and making art that is reflective not only of the diverse communities we already live in but also the communities we want to see. Artist Soapbox podcast is a listener supported podcast. Please support the podcast by sharing episodes with friends and contributing via our http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Patreon campaign). Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/12/14/012-quickie-host-tamara-kissane-tells-the-story-of-the-genesis-of-artist-soapbox/ (012: [Quickie] Host Tamara Kissane tells the story of the genesis of Artist Soapbox) Time break down: [0:00] Happy New Year! Episode intro and Aurelia’s bio [1:20] Tamara reads a description of Trailblazer Studios and Aurelia Belfield’s responsibilities and then asks what all of that means! [2:10] THE WORK: Aurelia breaks down her job responsibilities and why her job exists [6:45] Examples of fulfilling projects [8:38] Aurelia, how did you get into this work? [12:00] THE CLIENTS: How to talk to clients and work with them to meet their needs [19:05] What can non-profits learn from for-profit organizations like Trailblazer? [27:50] What is the career path for a voice-over casting director and music supervisor? Is there time for other creative projects? [33:39] TIPS: Aurelia makes suggestions for Triangle-peeps interested in voice over work. [38:34] COMMUNITY: Why is community building important to Aurelia? “I want to see on stage what I want to see in my neighborhood.” “Art is that gateway to understand — This is a person. This is a person who has feelings. I relate to the person because I relate to this story.” Empowering artists to create communities that we want to see. The power of Intention! Color-blind vs. color-conscious casting. [50:33] An example of a theatre piece that was powerful for the artists involved and the community who witnessed it — http://chaunestiwebb.com/Chaunesti/Welcome.html (Chaunesti Webb’s) http://ilovemyhairtheplay.com/category/press/ (I LOVE MY HAIR WHEN IT’S GOOD: and THEN AGAIN WHEN IT LOOKS DEFIANT AND IMPRESSIVE). Why did this piece touch people the way it did? [57:20] Thanks and sign-off If you have feedback, questions, suggestions, please email artistsoapbox@gmail.com. FEEDBACK IS EVERYTHING TO ASBX.Tamara KissaneHost Tamara Kissane tells the story of the genesis of Artist SoapboxLast podcast episode of 2017! What’s the incident that sparked the Artist Soapbox podcast? Listen to this quickie. Eight minutes and you’ll know. Tamara Kissane is a… Read more

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  ]]>Last podcast episode of 2017! What’s the incident that sparked the Artist Soapbox podcast? Listen to this quickie. Eight minutes and you’ll know. Tamara Kissane is a… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=506Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:02:00 -040007:37falsefull1212Last podcast episode of 2017! What’s the incident that sparked the Artist Soapbox podcast? Listen to this quickie. Eight minutes and you’ll know. Tamara Kissane is a podcaster for Artist Soapbox, playwright, actor, workshop leader, collaborator, coach, and mom. She’s based in Durham, North Carolina and blogs occasionally at http://www.tamarakissane.com/ (tamarakissane.com). Her upcoming adaptation of THE MASTER BUILDER (after Ibsen) will be produced by http://littlegreenpig.com/ (Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern) in January 2018; she will be acting in The Moors at http://manbitesdogtheater.org/ (Manbites Dog Theater) in February 2018 and has recently co-written a children’s show titled SALLY’S RIDE: TO SPACE AND BEYOND as a part of http://curioustheatrecollective.com/ (Curious Theatre Collective). Artist Soapbox is a listener supported podcast. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you would like to support this podcast, please http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox.) The podcast was recorded at the ASBX home studio.Tamara KissaneArtistic Director Amy Sawyers-Williams applies theatre for social justice, education, and healing“There’s amazing art going on in the Triangle. And there’s no doubt about that. But I felt like there’s a need for more political, interactive, community based… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=482Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:17:00 -040046:51truefull1111“There’s amazing art going on in the Triangle. And there’s no doubt about that. But I felt like there’s a need for more political, interactive, community based stuff. I thought, “I can do this. See Saw needs to be born.”” Amy Sawyers-Williams beautifully articulates the value and defining features of Applied Theatre, the power of witnessing everyone’s story, and the founding of her company https://seesawprojects.org (See Saw Projects): A new applied theatre company in the Triangle. Amy Sawyers-Williams is an interactive theatre artist and arts educator who has been working professionally in the arts field for over a decade. Originally from Chicago, Amy has lived and worked in Madison, Wisconsin, Raleigh and New York City where she earned her https://sps.cuny.edu/academics/graduate/master-arts-applied-theatre-ma (Master’s in Applied Theatre). While in New York, she worked as a teaching artist in the NYC school system and also in the prestigious New Victory Theatre education office. Amy has devised and directed original theatre with diverse communities locally and nationally. She currently oversees Arts Outreach and Engagement at https://arts.ncsu.edu/our-team/ (Arts NC State), is a teaching artist for https://raleighlittletheatre.org (Raleigh Little Theatre), and runs https://seesawprojects.org (See Saw Projects): A new applied theatre company in the Triangle. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. Time break-down (scroll down for links): [0:00] Intro, Amy’s bio and episode summary [1:14] How Amy came to the work of applied theatre — from her childhood in community theatre to grad school to Raleigh again to starting See Saw Projects. “Have you heard of applied theatre? Well, it’s like theatre and social justice, and they don’t care how you look. And you can make theatre and be in it.” [11:12] See Saw Projects is an applied theatre company. What is applied theatre? “Umbrella term for theatre practices that use theatre as a tool for social justice, education, healing. You find it in unusual places outside of the traditional theatre space.” [13:37] How does Amy balance the artistic merit of the piece (product) and the use of it as a tool (process)? “Sometimes the process is the aesthetic. That being said, my personal philosophy is don’t put anything up there that people don’t feel good about.” [19:30] Who might hire See Saw Projects? Schools, companies, senior centers [23:35] How does Amy train her teaching artists to facilitate and be available to this work? Amy would like to offer a series of workshops for teaching artists and educators interested in applied theatre. “We’re always creating art around injustices and imbalances and having really frank conversations about what that means.” [28:10] What is “creative place-making”? What does that mean? “The intersection of art making and community development.” Amy and Tamara laugh about parklets. [32:25] A discussion of virtual place-making (online) and the strong urge to claim our real, physical places and spaces. Why are people embracing site-specific work? [Amy says, “F*ck the establishment.”] [35:46] Examples of meaningful experiences that Amy had working in applied theatre within the schoolsTamara KissanePlaywright Ian Bowater reaches out for feedback on his MILLENNIUM BOYIdentity, heritage, legacy, and whether history will repeat itself…again. Dig into Ian Bowater’s newest play, “Millennium Boy” (see synopsis below) which will be featured in a reading… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=476Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:49:00 -040058:41truefull1010Identity, heritage, legacy, and whether history will repeat itself…again. Dig into Ian Bowater’s newest play, “Millennium Boy” (see synopsis below) which will be featured in a reading for the public on Monday December 11 at 7pm at https://www.thebardurham.com (The Bar) in Durham*. Ian’s collaborator on this project, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0518579/bio (Ulli Lommel), was himself a frequent collaborator with https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/apr/24/rainer-werner-fassbinder-bfi-merchant-four-seasons (Rainer Werner Fassbinder), the well-known and controversial German filmmaker. In addition to engrossing stories, Ian shares writing tips for playwrights and screenwriters, and considers the impact of our family on the stories we tell ourselves. Ian Bowater is an actor, writer and director. He began in Theatre-in-Education and later became Associate Director at http://www.stratfordeast.com (Theatre Royal, Stratford East) in London. Moving to the https://www.shaw-theatre.com (Shaw Theatre) in London he was its director for five years. Another move took him to L.A. where he spent twenty-four years working in the film industry. He was Director of Creative Affairs at Odyssey, before plying his trade as a screenwriter. He has written over thirty screenplays for producers in the U.S., England, France, Germany and the Netherlands. including https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGNEbaQFFGk (“Murder On The Cape”) which will be on Netflix next year. Since relocating to Chapel Hill five years ago, he’s worked with http://littlegreenpig.com (Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern), the Arts Center Carrboro and http://www.theatreinthepark.com (Theatre in the Park). Synopsis of the play: “The Millennium Boy” by Ian Bowater and Ulli Lommel concerns Johnny Reinhofer, 17 year old son of Mike Rennie, German emigre working in the music industry. Johnny has been radicalized by a White Supremacist group that has big plans for him. Mike asks his estranged father, Sebastian Reinhofer to visit and help deal with the Johnny. With a fractious history as father and son, Mike and Sebastian must first deal with the family’s own Nazi past. *The reading of Millennium Boy is free and open to the public at 7pm on Monday, December 11 in https://www.thebardurham.com (The Bar), 711 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC (Just up the street from Motorco). Any donations collected at the reading will be contributed to https://jameekahdirects.wixsite.com/2017/black-ops (Black Ops Theatre Company). Thanks for your generosity. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! The podcast was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Mentioned: https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/10/11/005-director-jameeka-holloway-burrell-gives-voice-to-the-value-of-community/ (Episode 005: Director JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell give voice to the value of community) https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/10/09/004-performance-artist-jorose-celebrates-burlesque-and-grace-over-entropy/ (Episode 004: Performance artist JoRose celebrates burlesque and grace over entropy) Time break-down: [0:00] Intro and TENTH EPISODE GRATITUDE (Double digits, baby!). Ian Bowater’s bio, episode info and synopsis of the play [3:05] The meaning of the title, Millennium Boy, and strategies for new image of the alt-right [5:05] Millennium Boy was first drafted in 2010 after the election of President Obama. The decision to revisit and revise the script as a reaction to Nationalist gro...Tamara KissaneActor Jessica Flemming rides the waves of overlapping projects and deep reflectionHow do we measure individual growth and advancement as theatre artists? Can we contribute to a local theatre scene? What life lessons are learned thru improvisation? Enjoy… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=453Tue, 21 Nov 2017 11:17:00 -040041:59falsefull99How do we measure individual growth and advancement as theatre artists? Can we contribute to a local theatre scene? What life lessons are learned thru improvisation? Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Jessica Flemming, as we touch on those questions, explore the balance of overlapping projects, and get the scoop on http://littlegreenpig.com (LAKE PLACID), an improvised play with music set in NY during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Jessica Flemming is an actor, singer, and occasional stage manager and theatre educator. She has been performing and working in the triangle since relocating from Flint, Michigan five years ago. She’s worked with Manbites Dog Theatre, Black Ops, and Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern as well as many fantastic musicians and performing artists on a variety of projects. You may have just seen Jessica on-stage at Manbites Dog Theater as Ella in http://manbitesdogtheater.org/2017-18-season/life-sucks/ (LIFE SUCKS), and she’ll be performing next in http://littlegreenpig.com (LAKE PLACID), an improvised play with music which runs https://dime.io/events/lake-placid (November 24 – December 9) at The Fruit in Durham. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Some of the companies Jessica has worked with: http://littlegreenpig.com/index.html (Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern) http://manbitesdogtheater.org/2017-18-season/the-moors/ (Manbites Dog Theater Company) http://curioustheatrecollective.com/about/ (Curious Theatre Collective) http://archipelagotheatre.org/performances/ (Archipelago Theatre) https://www.aggregatetheatre.com (Aggregate Theatre Company) https://jameekahdirects.wixsite.com/2017/black-ops (Black Ops Theatre Company) https://incubatoractor.com (Incubator) Yay for local improv: http://www.transactors.org (Transactors Improv) http://www.openmindimprov.com/third-date.html (Third Date Improv) The podcast was recorded at the ASBX home studio. Time break-down: [0:00] Intro and Jessica Flemming’s bio [1:06] Overview of Jessica’s busy 2017: projects, overlapping schedules, self-care, quitting her day job [5:12] Once you quit your day job, did you approach your art-work differently? [7:20] Lake Placid, an improvised play with music: description, how was this rehearsed?, music component, rules and structure for this piece [16:59] Sharing the stage, building an ensemble, and the life lessons of improv [20:34] Jessica’s email to Tamara prior to recording ASBX [21:44] Digging into Jessica’s email 1: Considering advancement and growth as a theatre artist, how we perceive ourselves and others perceive us, dream roles, how to choose projects [32:34] Digging into Jessica’s email 2: Being a productive member of the theatre artist community, the shifting landscape of the local theatre scene, how to contribute, successful theatre in non-traditional spaces [40:00} What’s next for Jessica? [41:19] Sign-offTamara KissaneDramaturg Marshall Botvinick delivers context, connections, and questions for civil societyI need a dramaturg STAT. Marshall Botvinick describes the roles and responsibilities of the mysterious dramaturg (you’ll want to hire one too!), teaching theatre online, unanticipated barriers… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=445Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:33:00 -040049:51falsefull88I need a dramaturg STAT. Marshall Botvinick describes the roles and responsibilities of the mysterious dramaturg (you’ll want to hire one too!), teaching theatre online, unanticipated barriers to building audiences, and ‘theatre-making in the season of Trump’. What does it take to have a two-directional conversation, combat fear of judgment, and leverage art-making to form a healthy society? What, indeed? https://marshallbotvinick.com (Marshall Botvinick) is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre at UNC Wilmington and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Elon University. He holds an M.F.A. in Dramaturgy from the A.R.T./MXAT Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University and a B.A. in Theater Studies from Duke University. He has worked with the American Repertory Theater, PlayMakers Repertory Company, Manbites Dog Theater, Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, and Burning Coal Theatre Company. In addition to his work as a dramaturg, Marshall is also a playwright whose work has been developed at South Carolina Repertory Company and the Mid-America Theatre Conference. He is the author of the book Jonson: Volpone and the editor of the essay collection Staging Ben: A Collection of Essays on the Theatricality of Jonson’s Plays. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! [NOTE: WE NOW HAVE TIME STAMPS! SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS] Additional Links: http://manbitesdogtheater.org/2017-18-season/big-announcement-and-a-new-direction/ (LMDA: What is Dramaturgy? (A Few Possibilities)) http://howlround.com/authors/marshall-botvinick (Marshall’s Essays and Blog posts on Howlround.com) https://marshallbotvinick.com (Marshall Botvinick’s Website) http://burningcoal.org/peterpanandwendy/ (Burning Coal: Peter Pan and Wendy) http://howlround.com/making-theatre-in-the-season-of-trump (Making Theatre in the Season of Trump) Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. [0.00] Intro: Tamara mentions topics that weren’t covered in this episode including Marshall’s work as a dramaturg on Peter Pan and Wendy at Burning Coal, running Nov. 30-Dec 17. [1.43] Marshall Botivinick bio [2.54] What is a dramaturg? Tamara reads The Role of the Dramaturg from Literary Managers and Dramaturg site. Marshall explains the roles and responsibilities of a dramaturg working with new plays, plays in production requiring research, and historical plays with language that may need unpacking (Shakespeare), etc. [10.15] Examples of three main categories of projects that Marshall works on as a dramaturg. [14.08] How do you learn to how to do this? Marshall describes the two primary ways to become a dramaturg — graduate school and ‘apprenticeship.’ [15.50] What do you study? Marshall describes the breadth of coursework in his graduate school program. [18.54] Do you need to advocate for your value as a dramaturg? Marshall says no. He describes the emergence of the dramaturg in the last 30 years. [21.50] Has the study of dramaturgy influenced Marshall’s own playwriting? Yes. Immensely and positively. [23.30] Teaching. Tamara asks about the breadth of students that Marshall teaches and has taught at the college level. [25.50] How does Marshall approach teaching different populations of students (depending on their previous experience with theatre and the goals of their training)? [27.Tamara KissaneActor Thaddaeus Edwards reframes Vanya...and failure...and lifeWhat is it like to play an iconic character in a “sort of” adaptation of a classic? How do we define failure? How do we punctuate our… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=318Mon, 30 Oct 2017 06:02:00 -040040:46falsefull77What is it like to play an iconic character in a “sort of” adaptation of a classic? How do we define failure? How do we punctuate our lives? Actor Thaddaeus Edwards wisely addresses loss, longing, and love as he describes inhabiting Vanya in LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner (an adaptation of Chekhov’s classic) at Manbites Dog Theater. Thaddaeus Edwards, a North Carolinian by birth, is a performing arts professional who’s been featured on stage with Manbites Dog Theater, Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, both hands theatre company, Flying Machine Theatre Company and more. By day, he works with the UNC School of Social Work and as a standardized patient at Duke Hospital and the American Board of Anesthesiology in Raleigh. Thaddaeus is playing Vanya in the production of LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, at Manbites Dog Theater in Durham. LIFE SUCKS runs October 26-November 11; for tickets, visit the http://manbitesdogtheater.org (Manbites Dog Theater website). This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Additional Links: http://manbitesdogtheater.org/2017-18-season/big-announcement-and-a-new-direction/ (Manbites Dog Theater’s Big Announcement and New Direction) http://hiddenvoices.org/pod/project/11 (Hidden Voices: To Buy the Sun) http://littlegreenpig.com/index.html (Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern) http://www.americantheatre.org/2016/09/28/aaron-posners-many-hats/ (Aaron Posner in American Theatre) Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC.Tamara KissaneCo-Artistic Director Susannah Hough gets honest about the business of theatreSusannah Hough speaks candidly about her role as co-artistic director of a growing theatre company and her role as Lucinda in Honest Pint’s production of THE MYSTERY… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=303Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:30:00 -040040:54truefull66Susannah Hough speaks candidly about her role as co-artistic director of a growing theatre company and her role as Lucinda in Honest Pint’s production of THE MYSTERY OF LOVE AND SEX. Soak up her wisdom about season planning, funding, working in partnership, maintaining harmony within a company, and every artistic director’s rite of passage….scrubbing the toilets. Susannah Hough is Co-Artistic Director of http://www.honestpinttheatre.org (Honest Pint Theatre Co). She hails from Los Angeles but has called the Triangle home for many years now, and is a veteran of numerous stage and film companies here. As an actor, she’s worked with Honest Pint Theatre Co., Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, Deep Dish Theater Co., Justice Theater Project, Raleigh Little Theatre, Theatre in the Park, Theatrefest, and more. She has appeared in short films with Bombshell Studios, Turnip Films and Carbon Footprint, as well as numerous commercials and industrial videos. She coaches young actors for auditions and teaches acting classes, as well. Susannah is playing Lucinda in Honest Pint’s production of THE MYSTERY OF LOVE AND SEX by Bathsheba Doran running October 27-November 12 at NRACT (North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre). For tickets, visit the http://www.nract.org (NRACT website). This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Additional Links: https://www.honestpinttheatre.org (Honest Pint Theatre) https://www.patreon.com/honestpinttheatre/posts (Honest Pint on Patreon) http://www.susannahhough.com (Susannah Hough’s website) http://www.nract.org (North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre) Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC.Tamara KissaneDirector JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell gives voice to the value of communityJaMeeka Holloway-Burrell gets deep about Black Ops Theatre Company, the inaugural Bullcity Black Theatre Festival, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and more. Get inspired by her thoughts on the… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=205Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:19:00 -040051:03falsefull55JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell gets deep about Black Ops Theatre Company, the inaugural Bullcity Black Theatre Festival, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and more. Get inspired by her thoughts on the importance of sustainability, community, and making space for each other. (There’s also a surprise mention of Lord of the Rings, and a theatre-parent support group!)* JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell is a director, event curator, kick-ass former stage manager and the founder of https://jameekahdirects.wixsite.com/2017/black-ops (The Black Ops Theatre Company), “a Durham-based theatre group dedicated to challenging preconceived notions (conscious and otherwise) on what Black Theatre should look like.” Earlier this year, JaMeeka held a prestigious https://www.osfashland.org/work-with-us/FAIR-fellowships-internships-and-more/Assistantships.aspx (FAIR assistantship) with the https://www.osfashland.org/en.aspx (Oregon Shakespeare Festiva)l where she assistant directed the Merry Wives of Windsor. JaMeeka and Black Ops Theatre Company will be launching the http://manbitesdogtheater.org/2017-18-season/bullcity-black-theater-festival/ (Bull City Black Theatre Festival), a brand new theatre festival in March 2018 at http://manbitesdogtheater.org (Manbites Dog Theater) in Durham. *This episode is clean for kids’ ears. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Additional Links: https://jameekahdirects.wixsite.com/2017 (JaMeeka Holloway-Burrell) https://www.mojoaa.org/#our-story-1 (MOJOAA ) http://www.blackpoetrytheatre.com (Black Poetry Theatre) http://www.monetnoellemarshall.com (Monét Marshall) http://dasanahanu.com (Dasani Ahanu)Tamara KissanePerformance artist JoRose celebrates burlesque and grace over entropyBurlesque, nerdlesque, and circus arts. Stories of liberation, entropy, and Prince. Josephine Baker, pasties and applause for getting naked. Those are only some of the topics we… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=126Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:15:00 -040038:32truefull44Burlesque, nerdlesque, and circus arts. Stories of liberation, entropy, and Prince. Josephine Baker, pasties and applause for getting naked. Those are only some of the topics we (un)cover with JoRose as she delves into her experience as a burlesque performer, what inspires her original work, the local landscape, and what’s on the horizon. JoRose, based in Durham is a performing and performance artist whose talents include acting, singing, aerial and modern dance, writing, visual art, and burlesque. She is a creative force. And she wants to be an astronaut. Read about JoRose’s work and upcoming events on her website http://www.johannaroseburwell.com (www.johannaroseburwell.com). See notes below for additional interesting links. Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. This episode is brought to you by the http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Soapboxers), the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox. If you like these episodes and want more, http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (get on the Soapbox)! Additional Links: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/shimmying-beat-history-performers-color-burlesque/ (How performers of color are ‘revolutionizing’ burlesque (PBS NewsHour)) http://www.thenerdlesquefest.com/#about (The Nerdlesque Festival 2018) http://www.trianglecircusarts.com (Triangle Circus Arts) http://legends-club.com (Legends, Raleigh) https://www.cmgww.com/stars/baker/about/biography/ (The Official Site of Josephine Baker)Tamara KissaneWriter John Jimerson takes on the Velveteen RabbitAre artist-parents like dragons in a cage? Why re-write a classic children’s book? What is it like to run a Kickstarter campaign? How do we become REAL?… Read more

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=70Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:02:00 -040040:09falsefull33Are artist-parents like dragons in a cage? Why re-write a classic children’s book? What is it like to run a https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnjimerson/the-velveteen-rabbit-a-new-adaptation-for-todays-k (Kickstarter campaign)? How do we become REAL? John Jimerson answers these questions and more while discussing his adaptation of the Velveteen Rabbit, a reboot of the classic book with modern text, magical illustrations and a contemporary feel. He also reads an excerpt from his Velveteen Rabbit (There’s a fairy and she sings!).** John Jimerson, based in Raleigh, has a wide range of experience including theatre producer, actor, teacher, paralegal, and dad, and most recently, as reader, adaptor and champion of children’s books. John launched a https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnjimerson/the-velveteen-rabbit-a-new-adaptation-for-todays-k (Kickstarter campaign) for the Velveteen Rabbit project, his new and inspirational adaptation of the classic book. See (and hear!) John reading children’s books on his website, https://seriouslyreadabook.com (Seriously Read a Book) and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM_nD3njgnDjhMw-AkRzlYA (YouTube channel). John’s https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnjimerson/the-velveteen-rabbit-a-new-adaptation-for-todays-k (Kickstarter Campaign) ends on October 9, 2017. Don’t miss the opportunity to donate and get a copy of the book! **This podcast contains one “damn” and a brief mention of murder. Just fyi. Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org/ (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC. John emailed some additional thoughts after we recorded. He gave permission to share them below. Lovely. “From my perspective, the book says that we start becoming who we really are when we start believing that we’re both lovable and loved. Often it takes someone besides ourselves to show us that it’s true, as opposed to just hearing the words. Sometimes we need to be shown again and again. That’s certainly been true in my life. But when I’ve known that I’m lovable and loved, there is a kind of freedom that happens. I feel like I have less to prove, and that everything will be okay no matter what I do. That helps me to do things that are scarier, and that are more authentically me. It also helps me to be more willing to be honest, when it’s scary to be honest, in relationship with others. I also love that the rabbit is on the edge of becoming, of transforming, before the fairy gets to him. He is a toy rabbit who sheds a real tear. He’s almost there, but he just needs a nudge. I’ve certainly walked through times when I needed a nudge, a little bit of affirmation, someone saying “it’s okay” before I was willing to head in a direction I knew I was being called to, but that scared me. “Tamara KissaneCreativity tips, Artist Soapbox FAQ, Tamara goes solo!The first solo podcast for Artist Soapbox! Tamara Kissane takes her new Blue Yeti mic for a spin around her kitchen while discussing three takeaways from last… Read more

  "002: [Quickie] Creativity tips, Artist Soapbox FAQ, Tamara goes solo!"

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  "002: [Quickie] Creativity tips, Artist Soapbox FAQ, Tamara goes solo!"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=60Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:52:00 -040016:06falsefull22The first solo podcast for Artist Soapbox! Tamara Kissane takes her new Blue Yeti mic for a spin around her kitchen while discussing three takeaways from last episode’s conversation with https://artistsoapbox.org/2017/09/01/001-playwright-mara-thomas-says-yes-to-nothing/ (Mara Thomas) and answering FAQs about Artist Soapbox. This episode clocks in at a lean 16 minutes and is clean for kids’ ears. Tamara Kissane is a podcaster, playwright, actor, workshop leader, collaborator, coach, and mom. She’s based in Durham, North Carolina and blogs occasionally at http://www.tamarakissane.com (tamarakissane.com). Her upcoming adaptation of THE MASTER BUILDER (after Ibsen) will be produced by http://littlegreenpig.com (Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern) in January 2018; she will be acting in The Moors at http://manbitesdogtheater.org (Manbites Dog Theater) in February 2018 and has recently co-written a children’s show titled SALLY’S RIDE: TO SPACE AND BEYOND as a part of http://curioustheatrecollective.com (Curious Theatre Collective).Tamara KissanePlaywright Mara Thomas says Yes to NothingMara Thomas talks about her process as a playwright, collaborating with other artists, Elton John and how to be punk in 2017.** Mara Thomas is a Durham-based… Read more

  "001: Playwright Mara Thomas says Yes to Nothing"

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  "001: Playwright Mara Thomas says Yes to Nothing"

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  ]]>https://artistsoapbox.org/?p=40Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:35:00 -040035:39truefull11Mara Thomas talks about her process as a playwright, collaborating with other artists, Elton John and how to be punk in 2017.** Mara Thomas is a Durham-based playwright, actor, musician and teaching artist. Her newest original theatre piece, YES TO NOTHING, was commissioned by http://littlegreenpig.com (Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern) and will be playing at music venues in Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham, August 31-September 16. **This podcast contains some good curse words, so not for the kids** More about YES TO NOTHING: http://wunc.org/post/new-play-yes-nothing-follows-four-women-punk-across-decades#stream/0 (Interview with Frank Stasio on WUNC the State of Things) https://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/in-punk-rock-musical-yes-to-nothing-a-female-band-from-the-eighties-faces-music-scene-sexism-we-still-know-too-well/Content?oid=7741084 (Interview the Brian Howe at INDYweek) Podcast recorded at http://www.shadowboxstudio.org (Shadowbox Studio) in Durham, NC.Tamara Kissane