Green Room Meditations presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre

Green Room Meditations presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre

Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn. On this podcast, we hold space for theatre makers and lovers to examine the industry through a lens of justice and defiant mindfulness.

Episodes

May 3, 2024 36 mins

Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, brought to you by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

Today, we are in conversation with: Allen Sledge. Allen's career in musical theatre has brought him to our stage at IRT where he's currently thrilling audiences as the voice of Audrey II. His performance history includes roles in The Wild Party and Ragtime with Footlite Musicals, and Joseph and the Technicolor Dr...

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Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

Today, we are in conversation with: Beatriz Vásquez. She devotes her artistic practice to the celebration of indigenous traditions through papel picado. Beatriz currently serves as an Artist in Residence for the U.S. Department of State's Art in Embassies program. Her latest installation, "Viva la Vida", is on displa...

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February 23, 2024 31 mins

Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

Today, we are in conversation with: R. Eric Thomas, the brilliant mind behind The Folks at Home, which is making its much-anticipated debut in Indianapolis on Friday, February 23. Thomas, an acclaimed author, playwright, and television writer, is celebrated for his keen ability to weave humor, heart, and a sharp crit...

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January 26, 2024 33 mins

Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

Today, we are in conversation with: AshLee "PsyWrn Simone" Baskin (pronounced Sigh-ren Si-moan,) a multi-disciplenary artist hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana. PsyWrn has been an integral part of the Indianapolis music scene over the last decade. As the understudy and assistant director for IRT's production of Fanni...

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December 15, 2023 40 mins
Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

Today, we are in conversation with: Talleri McRae! As the author of The National Disability Theatre Handbook, Talleri is a powerhouse in the world of theatre, disability advocacy, and inclusion. Join us as we delve into her perspectives on shifting perceptions of disability, the power of collaborative efforts, a...
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November 17, 2023 36 mins

Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

Today, we are in conversation with: Priscilla Lindsay. In this episode, we sit down with the illustrious Priscilla, who is directing the beloved Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol for our 51st Season. Priscilla's decades-long tenure at the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) has left an indelible mark. From actress...

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September 15, 2023 56 mins
Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn. 

Today, we are in conversation with: Carey Wong. He is currently serving as Senic Designer for IRT's season opener, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Carey has worked for over 45 years as a stage designer and arts administrator in the United States, Canada, and abr...
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Welcome to the Second Season of the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

On this episode we -

  • Recap the First Season with podcast host Devon Ginn
  • End with a guided meditation geared toward theatre-makers

About Devon Ginn:

Devon Ginn serves as the Director of Inclusion and Community Partnerships at the Indiana Repertory Theatre and serves as a board member fo...

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May 19, 2023 40 mins
Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn. Tune in to hear from IRT's incoming Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director, Benjamin Hanna, as we talk about his hopes for the IRT under his leadership and discuss the 51st Season. 

For our season finale, we are in conversation with: Benjamin Hanna (he/him) who ...

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May 19, 2023 41 mins
Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn. 

Today, we are in conversation with: Eric Sharp (he/him). Mr. Sharp portrays Mr. Green in the Indiana Repertory Theatre's production of Clue! If you missed the Indianapolis run, you can catch our co-production with Syracuse Stage from June 7th - 25th in 2023.<...
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April 21, 2023 57 mins
Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn. Tune in to hear from IRT's outgoing Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director, Janet Allen, as we talk about her tenure and recap the 50th Season. 

Today, we are in conversation with: Janet Allen. After a forty-year career at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Janet Al...
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Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

Today, we are in conversation with: Tracy Michelle Arnold. Tracy stars in the Indiana Repertory Theatre's one-woman show titled Shakespeare's Will. Tracy holds an MFA in Acting from Northern Illinois University and has been a proud member of Actors Equity Asso...
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February 17, 2023 47 mins
Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

Today, we are in conversation with: James Still. James is a two-time TCG-Pew Charitable Trusts' National Theatre Artist and an elected member of the National Theatre Conference. He is also the Indiana Repertory Theatre's first-ever playwright in residence. Jam...

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February 17, 2023 32 mins
Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

Today, we are in conversation with: LaKesha Lorene. This talented actress, vocalist, film producer and director works locally and regionally on screen and stage. Some of her past credits include, The Kennedy Honors, The Color Purple Musical, Barbecue, The Four...

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Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

 

About Tamara Winfrey-Harris:

Tamara Winfrey-Harris is a writer who specializes in the ever-evolving space where current events, politics and pop culture intersect with race and gender. She says, “I want to tell the stories of Black women and girls, and deliver the truth to all those folks who got us twisted—tangled ...

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January 20, 2023 63 mins

Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

 

About Pearl Cleage:

Pearl Cleage is an Atlanta based writer whose work has won commercial acceptance and critical praise in several genres. An award winning playwright whose Flyin’ West was the most produced new play in the country in 1994, Pearl is also a best selling author whose first novel, What Looks Like Crazy...

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Welcome to the Green Room Meditations Podcast, presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre and hosted by Devon Ginn.

On this episode we -

  • Introduce podcast host Devon Ginn
  • Set up the context for what listeners can expect from future episodes
  • Participate in a brief breath work exercise

About Devon Ginn:

Devon Ginn serves as the Director of Inclusion and Community Partnerships at the Indiana Repertory Theatre and serves as ...

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