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Join co-hosts, Mary Dina and Brian Sedita, as they focus the spotlight back on the theatermaker to uncover their process. They speak with folks from the industry who are often not heard from, including stage managers, producers, crew members, administrators, designers, marketers, press agents, and more!

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84 - A Beautiful Noise: Brian Usifer, Arranger/Orchestrator from 2022-10-24T04:05

Brian breaks down the process and intentions behind arranging and orchestrating Neil Diamond's catalog for the stage. If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share...

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83 - A Beautiful Noise: AnnMarie Milazzo, Vocal Designer from 2022-10-10T04:05

You'll understand why AnnMarie Milazzo considers her craft a design category by the end of this episode! If you are listening to this on Apple Podcast, we'd love it if you could share your love in ...

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77 - We Are 3! from 2022-05-23T04:05

In this episode, we celebrate a podcast anniversary! We reflect on what year 3 looked like and what's to come for year 4. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat!If you are listening to...

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72 - Anant Das, Entrepreneur from 2022-02-14T05:05

Find out how this financial analyst founded Broadway's first subscription box, Broadway Boxed Up!
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71 - Carole Healey, Actor, Director, Teacher from 2022-01-31T05:05

Carole breaks down the basics of voice and speech study and how it can be applied to life onstage and off.
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70 - Matt DiCarlo, Director from 2022-01-03T05:05

After establishing a career in stage management, Matt discusses his shift to directing
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69 - Chicken & Biscuits: Cheryl Dennis, General Manager (Part 2) from 2021-12-27T05:05

In the second part of our conversation with Cheryl Dennis, we chat new front of house protocols, making sure aisles are clear during the performances, late entry and so much more!
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68 - Chicken & Biscuits: Cheryl Dennis, General Manager (Part 1) from 2021-12-20T05:05

In the first part of our conversation with Cheryl Dennis, we chat working at Circle in the Square, how to prepare the theatre for a new production, and so much more!
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67 - Chicken & Biscuits: Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing (Part 2) from 2021-12-13T05:05

In the second part of our conversation with Toni, welcoming theatregoers back to Broadway, reframing the narrative that Broadway is for you, and so much more!
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66 - Chicken & Biscuits: Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing (Part 1) from 2021-12-06T05:05

In the first part of our conversation with Toni R. Isreal, BIPOC Marketing for Chicken & Biscuits, we chat Realemn Productions, finding an audience for the show, ways to dive into the world of the ...

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65 - Chicken & Biscuits: Zhailon Levingston, Director (Part 2) from 2021-11-29T05:05

In the first part of our conversation with Zhailon Levingston, Director of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat staging in the round, staging on a budget, his hopes of having a "Joe Mantello situation", and...

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64 - Chicken & Biscuits: Zhailon Levingston, Director (Part 1) from 2021-11-22T05:05

In the first part of our conversation with Zhailon Levingston, Director of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat what it takes to direct a comedy, asking questions from new work, casting unicorns and so much...

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63 - Chicken & Biscuits: Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer (Part 2) from 2021-11-15T05:05

In the second part of our conversation with Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat hiding pieces in the set, conscious hiring practices, and so much more!
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62 - Chicken & Biscuits: Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer (Part 1) from 2021-11-08T05:05

In the first part of our conversation with Lawrence E. Moten III, Scenic Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat first visions of the script, how he picked a color palate, the questions he asks in ...

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61 - Chicken & Biscuits: Twi McCallum, Sound Designer (Part 2) from 2021-11-01T04:05

In the second part of our conversation with Twi McCallum, Sound Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat how previews affected her design, what her responsibility is to the show after opening, and s...

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60 - Chicken & Biscuits: Twi McCallum, Sound Designer (Part 1) from 2021-10-25T04:05

In the first part of our conversation with Twi McCollum, Sound Designer of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat about how she prepared for her Broadway debut, why she works with an agent, why the actors don...

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59 - Chicken & Biscuits: Opening Night Red Carpet from 2021-10-18T04:05

In this episode, you are attending the opening night of Chicken & Biscuits on Broadway with us! On October 10th, 2021, we had the pleasure speaking with members from the show's cast and creative te...

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58 - Chicken & Biscuits: Douglas Lyons, Playwright (Part 2) from 2021-10-11T04:05

In the second part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat all about seeing a play through a playwrights perspective, who this play was written for, why th...

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57 - Chicken & Biscuits: Douglas Lyons, Playwright (Part 1) from 2021-10-04T04:05

In the first part of our conversation with Douglas Lyons, playwright of Chicken & Biscuits, we chat all about the process of bringing the show to Broadway, casting, getting your work seen as an art...

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56 - SIX The Musical: Kristy Norter, Music Coordinator from 2021-08-16T04:05

In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the music coordinator of SIX, Kristy Norter! We chat all about her process overseeing that the production follows all the union r...

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55 - SIX The Musical: Bob Mason, Casting Director from 2021-08-02T04:05

In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the casting director of Chicago Shakespeare and original US casting director of SIX, Bob Mason! We chat all about his process cas...

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54 - SIX The Musical: Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, Choreographer from 2021-07-19T04:05

In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the choreographer of SIX, Carrie-Anne Ingrouille! We chat all about her process working on multiple productions of SIX around the...

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53 - SIX The Musical: Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Co-Writers from 2021-07-05T04:05

In this episode in our SIX the Musical series, we are chatting with the co-writers of SIX, Toby and Lucy! We chat all about their process from idea to paper... and then from the paper to the stage....

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52 - SIX The Musical: Brittney Mack, "Anna of Cleves" from 2021-06-21T04:10

We get down with Broadway's Anna of Cleves, Brittney Mack to find out what her process has looked like to develop her character in the hit Broadway show.

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51 - SIX The Musical: Kevin McCollum, Producer from 2021-06-07T04:15

In the first episode in our SIX the Musical series, we sat down with Tony Award-winning Producer Kevin McCollum to learn about his process of bringing six queens to North America and then ultimatel...

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50 - Here's to Year 3! from 2021-05-24T04:30

As we look back on 50 episodes, we reminisce about all the guests from last year. We also make an exciting announcement about Year 3!

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49 - Ruthie Fierberg, Arts Journalist from 2021-04-26T04:05

After taking her career into her own hands, Arts Journalist Ruthie Fierberg shares how you can too.

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48 - Marc Jablonski, Arts and Culture Researcher from 2021-04-12T04:10

How are ticket prices determined for Broadway shows? Marc Jablonski shares his insights on ticket prices, digital marketing, streaming marketing, A/B testing, and more!

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47 - Daniel Kuney, General Manager from 2021-03-29T04:15

General Managers are the secret weapon to any musical or play and Daniel Kuney explains why its' imperative they be brought onto a project as early as possible.

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46 - Christine McKenna-Tirella, Casting Director from 2021-03-15T04:10

To get from the page to the stage, the show needs to go through casting. And Christine McKenna-Tirella, Casting Specialist at Backstage, is here to explain cast some light on the subject (you're we...

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43 - Justin Guarini, Actor & Artrepreneur from 2021-02-01T05:10

From American Idol to bedroom closet, Justin breaks down the artrepreneur lifestyle and how you can find your core confidence.
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42 - Peter Flynn, Director & Educator from 2021-01-18T05:05

Collaborating with Stephen Schwartz to update "Working" for modern audiences, Peter breaks down their process and the challenges that make this virtual production so timely.
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41 - Mo Brady, Theatre Advocate from 2021-01-04T05:30

Is Broadway really 'end game' when it comes to theatre? Mo shares his thoughts and breaks down the process of his work as a theatre advocate.
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40 - Mercedes Murphy, Director/Writer from 2020-12-21T05:30

Can you handle the Circle of Pain? Mercedes Murphy breaks down her process of working on movement driven theatre and the questions she asks herself, her collaborators and the audience while directi...

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39 - Dori Berinstein, Producer/Filmmaker/Creator of BPN! from 2020-12-07T05:30

Build a Prom? Check. Dori breaks down the process of bringing The Prom from Broadway to Netflix.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Dori!

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38 - Bret Shuford, Broadway Actor/Life Coach/Podcaster from 2020-11-23T05:30

Imposter syndrome is a common side effect of the theatre industry. Bret breaks down his process bridging the gap between craft and commerce and how to cope with that feeling of imposter syndrome. Listen

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37 - Barbara Pitts McAdams, Deviser/Educator from 2020-10-26T04:15

Devising plays has no one size fits all process, but Barb breaks down how she teaches and works on devised theatre.
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36 - Johanna Pan, Costume/Scenic Designer/Podcaster from 2020-10-12T04:10

Feminized labor, dirty laundry, and being 8,000 miles from home are all part of Johanna's process as a textile and visual artist.
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35 - Jessica Paz, Sound Designer from 2020-09-28T04:15

Hadestown's Tony winning sound designer reveals her process designing Hadestown with co-designer Nevin Steinberg.
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34 - Stephanie Klemons, Broadway Performer/Associate Choreographer from 2020-09-14T04:10

Imagine casting yourself in Hamilton and also being the associate choreographer. Stephanie breaks down that process and so much more!
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33 - Lori Wheat, Publicist & Personal Brand Manager and Kate Rockwell, Actor & Sommelier from 2020-08-31T04:36

Kate Rockwell was Lori's first client. They break down their process working together and how they both see the impact of social media theatre makers' careers.
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32 - Cody Renard Richard, Production Stage Manager from 2020-08-17T04:05

Cody breaks down his process working as stage manager of Broadway favorite including Hamilton, The Lion King and Freestyle Love Supreme.
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31 - Alie B. Gorrie, Actor/Advocate/Disability Inclusion Consultant from 2020-08-03T04:05

Cockeyed optimist, Alie B. is on a mission to make theatre more inclusive!
Thank you for taking the time to listen to our chat with Alie!
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30 - Sean Daniels, Artistic Director/Playwright/Director from 2020-07-20T04:05

As a child Sean visited Arizona Theatre Company as an audience member. Today Sean is the artistic director of the organization while continuing to tell his own stories.
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29 - Olivia Valli, Actor/Podcaster from 2020-07-06T04:05

Valli? As in Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons? Yup, Olivia shares her unique process playing her own grandmother in Jersey Boys off-Broadway as well as getting greenified on tour with Wicked.
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28 - Max Vernon, Composer/Lyricist/Playwright/Performer from 2020-06-22T04:05

Max shares their experience as a queer theatre maker and encourages listeners to stop making assumptions and keep asking questions.
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27 - Happy Birthday To Us! from 2020-05-25T04:05

Games, a recap of our first year, and goals for the next 365 days of Page to Stage.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE. We appreciate that you've decide...

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26 - Margo Seibert, Actor/Singer-Songwriter from 2020-05-11T04:05

The queen of a cappella musicals, Margot shares her process working in an ensemble.
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25 - Tommy Nolan, Technical Theatre Educator/Internet Personality from 2020-04-27T04:05

Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. We appreciate your support!
Tommy is a high school theatre teacher by day and musical theatre YouTuber by night (youtube.com/musicalmash...

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24 - Marc J. Franklin, Photographer from 2020-04-13T04:05

Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you enjoy it!
Marc J. Franklin is a New York City-based photographer specializing in portrait, theatre, and lifestyle photography, currently wor...

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23 - Eliza Ohman, Performer/Choreographer from 2020-03-30T04:05

Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you enjoy it!

A note about this week's episode: This is a recorded conversation from Broadway Podcast Network HQ at BroadwayCon 2020. Stay ...

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22 - Stevie Coleman, Account Executive (SpotCo) from 2020-03-16T04:05

Thank you for listening to this episode. We hope you enjoy it!

A note about this week's episode: We sat down with Stevie before the CoronaVirus shut down Broadway and you'll notice that ou...

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21 - Kevin Ray Johnson, Playwright/Actor/Blogger from 2020-03-02T05:05

Kevin Ray Johnson is a Singer, Playwright, Actor and Director. He was most recently a Standby in George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess at The Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center which ran until Februar...

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20 - Meghan Finn, Artistic Director/Director from 2020-02-17T05:05

Meghan Finn is the Artistic Director of The Tank. Her work has been seen at the Tank, the V&A, Serpentine Galleries, The Wexner Center, SCAD, The Logan Center for the Arts, Museo Jumex Mexico City,...

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19 - Tyler Mount, Producer/Social Media and Digital Strategist from 2020-02-03T05:05

Tyler Mount is a Tony-winning producer and one of the industry’s most noted social influencers. As the creator of The Tyler Mount Vlog, he has been seen by over three million people in 168 countrie...

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18 - Douglas Lyons, Actor/Writer/Composer from 2020-01-20T05:05

Douglas Lyons is an actor, writer, director, composer and playwright. Broadway: Beautiful (Original Cast) and The Book of Mormon. Tours: Rent, Dreamgirls and The Book of Mormon 1st’ National.
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17 - Jenna Clark Embrey, Resident Dramaturg/Literary Manager from 2020-01-06T05:05

Jenna Clark Embrey is a creative consultant who helps people tell more powerful stories across film, television, theater, events, and corporate branding. She is currently the Resident Dramaturg (fo...

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16 - Ryan Lee Masline, Wardrobe Supervisor from 2019-12-23T05:05

Ryan Lee Masline is a wardrobe supervisor for Broadway and Television. He grew up in Upstate NY and attended Niagara University - BFA Costume Design and Technology. Broadway credits include, Head O...

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16 - Ryan Lee Masline, Wardrobe Supervisor from 2019-12-23T05:05

Ryan Lee Masline is a wardrobe supervisor for Broadway and Television. He grew up in Upstate NY and attended Niagara University - BFA Costume Design and Technology. Broadway credits include, Head O...

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15 - Rob Rokicki, Composer/Lyricist from 2019-12-09T05:05

Rob Rokicki is composer/lyricist whose shows have been nominated for Drama Desk, Lortel, and Off-Broadway Alliance awards. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild, Actor's Equity, and an alum of the...

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15 - Rob Rokicki, Composer/Lyricist from 2019-12-09T05:05

Rob Rokicki is composer/lyricist whose shows have been nominated for Drama Desk, Lortel, and Off-Broadway Alliance awards. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild, Actor's Equity, and an alum of the...

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13 - Craig Miller, Hairdresser/Freelance Stylist from 2019-11-11T05:05

Craig Miller is a Hairdresser on Broadway! He's currently working at the new Broadway musical, Tina. Previously, he's worked at Mean Girls, Almost Famous (La Jolla Playhouse), The Muny, Head Over H...

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13 - Craig Miller, Hairdresser/Freelance Stylist from 2019-11-11T05:05

Craig Miller is a Hairdresser on Broadway! He's currently working at the new Broadway musical, Tina. Previously, he's worked at Mean Girls, Almost Famous (La Jolla Playhouse), The Muny, Head Over H...

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11 - Madison Sylvester, Casting Associate from 2019-10-14T04:05

Madison Sylvester is a Casting Associate at Telsey + Company, where she has worked for 4.5 years. Having dabbled in several departments in the office, she now focuses on commercial Broadway and non...

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10 - Mel Hinkle, Actor/Talent Manager from 2019-09-30T04:05

We recently sat down with actor and talent manager, Mel Hinkle. She began her acting career as a child with Shirley Grant Management, working mostly on commercials and movies. She now manages talen...

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09 - Ian Weinberger, Associate Music Director/Conductor from 2019-09-16T04:05

In this episode, we sat down with Ian, a music director and conductor currently working on Broadway's Hamilton and Freestyle Love Supreme. We chat with Ian about his path to music directing, a few ...

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08 - Marysa Robinson, Entertainment Law from 2019-09-02T04:05

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Marysa and talked about her major and how it gave her an unique college experience, why she loves casting so much, and how she got started with her current ...

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07 - Tony Howell, Digital Strategist for Artists from 2019-08-19T04:05

As an artist, have you ever struggled with what to post on social media or when? Are you debating on if you should have a website and what you should include? Have you asked yourself: what’s my bra...

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06 - Jennifer Tepper, Producer from 2019-08-05T04:05

We are very excited to share this conversation with you! With two shows currently running (one on Broadway, one Off-Broadway), I’m still shocked she had the time to sit down with us! We loved heari...

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05 - Matt Wiercinski, Actor/Dancer from 2019-07-22T04:05

Check out our latest episode with Broadway actor and dancer, Matt Wiercinski! He was recently a member of the Broadway company of Aanastasia on Broadway and we loved getting to talk with him about ...

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04 - Alejandro Hernandez, Actor from 2019-07-08T04:05

We loved getting to sit down with a fellow Montclair State University alum and chat about the differences of working in TV and theatre, what schools don’t teach you, and “being” vs “acting” in fron...

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03 - Jeff Talbott, Writer/Actor from 2019-06-24T04:05

This week’s episode features writer/actor Jeff Talbott. We absolutely loved sitting down with Jeff and picking his brain on his writing routine, how being an actor has helped his role of a writer, ...

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02 - Leo Ash Evens, Actor/Coach from 2019-06-10T04:05

When we sat down to have a boozy brunch (sans the brunch lol) with Leo Ash Evens, we had no idea what journey we were on! We had a wonderful chat about the industry, his views on college training, ...

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01 - Kristi Hess, Production Stage Manager from 2019-05-27T04:05

We are so delighted to introduce you to our first guest! Meet Kristi Hess, currently Production Stage Manager on Something Clean Roundabout Theatre Company. On this first official episode, we break...

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00 - Welcome! from 2019-05-16T04:05

Thanks for listening to Page To Stage: A Conversation with Theatre Makers! We'll see you in two weeks for our first official episode! A very special thank you to Stanley Wiercinski, Audio Consultan...

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00 - Welcome! from 2019-05-16T04:05

Thanks for listening to Page To Stage: A Conversation with Theatre Makers! We'll see you in two weeks for our first official episode! A very special thank you to Stanley Wiercinski, Audio Consultan...

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