Join Laura Scales (she/her), a dedicated arts facilitator, career counselor, and the CEO of Living Arts Detroit as she and co-host Claire chat with both experienced and emerging artistic professionals who have ignited their creativity and shaped their careers to thrive while living in the arts.
Today’s interview is with Kanisha Williams (she/they) writer, comedian, and lovergirl. They have a demonstrated history in writers rooms, film review, newsletters, personal narrative, and artistic project facilitation. In today’s episode, we’re going to learn about the Writers’ Guild Access Support Staff Training Program, what makes a good Log Line, and the value of journaling and community. One takeaway I can offer you already? Yo...
In this episode, we turn the tables on producer Claire as she’s inducted as a new co-host for season two of Living in the Arts! We’re going to learn about production management, anxiety, and being a multi-tool. One takeaway I can offer you already? Spite’s a great instigator, and a terrible sustainer.
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In this episode, we’ll continue learning about our host, Laura Scales! In part two, we’re going to learn about mid-career shifts, the pros and pitfalls of an entrepreneurial spirit, and just how far a passion for people can take you.
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**SEASON TWO OFFICIALLY BEGINS ON OCTOBER 22!!**
For more on who to expect this season, be sure to keep an eye on Living Arts' social media!
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At long last, we’ll get to know our host, Laura Scales, as interviewed by Producer Claire. Before Living Arts, Laura stage and production managed in the theater industry for nearly two decades. Laura developed her love of academia, serving as the Production Manager at the University of Chicago (where we met!) and then at Michigan State University before joining...
SEASON ONE FINALE?!? Living in the Arts will be back soon with bonus episodes, live episodes, meeting the team deep dives, and a lively second season on the way!!
Today’s interview is with Danny Halminiak, a professional theatrical technical director who has worked everywhere from multi-million dollar theaters to where he now resides helping youth ignite their passion for theater in high school.
We’re going to learn about doing a...
Today’s interview is with fiction writer Katie Vandervalk, the VP of content strategy, entertainment and beauty & style groups at Dotdash Meredith, novelist, and screenwriter. Her driven, get it done attitude pairs with her sense of humor and vulnerability to have me constantly learning each time we speak. We’re going to learn about her path into creative writing, content strategy, and her relationship to the writing process.
...Today’s interview is with Lowell Thomas, a videographer, photographer, and . As a freelancer, he has been featured in The Root, American Theatre Magazine, Teen Vogue, Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Reader, and more. We’re going to learn a bit about making movies, how to choose who you work with, and that caring for your mind is caring for your process. One takeaway I can offer you already? Think about the type of work you want to ma...
Today’s interview is with Karilú Alarcón Forshee, a performer and dancer from Juárez, Mexico. She currently serves as Living Arts’ resident Teaching Artist, and has been teaching in each of our programs for well over a decade.
We’re going to learn about the experience of being seen, making life a little better, and paying attention to what’s beyond the wanting. One takeaway I can offer you already? You Have A Lot Of Light (But You...
Today’s interview is with Alec Frey, a senior producer and production director at Obsidian Entertainment. His portfolio includes contributions to a string of celebrated video game titles, such as "Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire," "Tyranny," "The Outer Worlds," and, most recently, his role as the production director for "Pentiment." We’re going to learn about the gaming industry and the way it marries arts & entertainment mediu...
Today’s interview is with a decade long friend of mine, MC Steffen. MC is a director, writer, and instructor whose expertise in the personal essay has led to a varied career. We’re going to learn about solo performance, the college essay, curiosity, and self employment. One takeaway I can offer you already? “Find the question that your story can answer.”
If you enjoyed this interview, find MC and his collaborators teaching writin...
Today’s interview is with Tina El Gamal, an inspirational multi-hyphenate I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time during our interview. Tina is an actor, director, arts administrator, fundraising consultant, theater-leader, and activist. We’re going to learn about how they navigate the balance between personal artistic practice and full time work in the arts, the true challenge of conservatory education, and the essential ...
Today’s interview is with Connor Shioshita Pickett, a theatermaker and arts worker in Chicago. Currently, Connor serves as the Artistic Director of the Neo Futurist Theater. We’re going to learn more about his path into the arts, his own artistic practices, and some key advice for freelancers. For more, listen now!
If you enjoyed this interview, Connor is spearheading the massive end of year fundraiser for the Neos, help him reach...
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