Life in Theatre

Life in Theatre

Welcome to Life in Theatre, the podcast where all kinds of theatre people come to reconnect with why we chose this life in theatre and spill the tea! I chat with traditional and unconventional artists to discuss theatre, their careers, and the possibilities of this art form that we all love. Whether you're a Broadway legend, or a small town star with big dreams, if theatre is part of your life, this podcast is for you. Created and hosted by Tyler Calhoun.

Episodes

April 28, 2021 52 mins

If you want to end unpaid internships in the theatre industry then you need to learn all about Lift the Curtain and support their organization! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Lift the Curtain, Theatre, Labor, Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Interns...

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Meet Toni Carosella, an artist who is passionate about changing the unfair treatment that theatre apprentices and interns experience! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Labor, Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Interns, Internships, Unpaid Intern...

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Meet José Casas, an artist/educator who is speaking up for diversity and representation in Theatre for Young Audiences and beyond! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Diversity, Representation, Playwriting, Dramatic Publishing, Opening the Do...

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Explore trauma-informed approaches to making theatre with Detroit theatre artist Andrew Morton! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Trauma-Informed Theatre Practices, Playwrighting, Social Justice Theatre, Educational Theatre, Theatre in Education, Un...

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This episode features a fascinating chat with Erika Phillips, Program Manager for The Old Globe Theatre's 'Reflecting Shakespeare' prison program! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: The Old Globe Theatre, Reflecting Shakespeare, Rehabi...

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This episode features a chat about drag and theatre with Evah Destruction seen on The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season 3! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Drag, Theatre, Drag Queen, Dragula, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, Mental Health, ADH...

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This episode features a chat about intersectionality in art with rapper and songwriter JT Stone aka Tommy Barker! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Tommy Barker, JT Stone, Forensics Speaking, Rap, Hip Hop, Music, Soundcloud, Songwriter, Rap...

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This episode features a fun conversation about starting a TYA theatre company with Chad Parsons! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Chad Parsons, ReNew Productions, Starting a Theatre Company, PRIDE, Theatre for Youth, Theatre for Social Cha...

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This episode features a lively chat about Shakespeare and playwriting with Craig Ester! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Playwriting, Shakespeare, Classical Theatre, Chekhov, Performing, Acting, Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford Shakesp...

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This episode features a hopeful chat about directing during a pandemic with Meriah Sage! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review and subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, University of Findlay, Self Care, Directing, Work-Life Balance, Western Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Where the W...

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This episode features an inspiring chat about the challenges around entering the theatre industry with Shelby Seeley! While listening, share the show on social media! Give a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Directing, Women Directors, Young Directors, Challenges in the Rehearsal Room, You Plus, Enter...

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This episode features a multifaceted conversation regarding queerness and politics in theatre with Pirooz Aghssa! While listening, share the show on social media! Leave a rating or review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Larry Kramer, Politics, Queerness, Homosexuality, AIDS Crisis, Directing, Finding your place, Directors...

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This episode shares the meaningful work that Ashley Lyle and Dan Johnson are engaging in to make the Michigan theatre industry more diverse, inclusive, fair and equitable for all artists, but specifically BIPOC artists! While listening, share the show on social media! Give a rating or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, ...

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Move into the world of theatre and dance for the very young with Amanda Pintore! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Theatre for the Very Young, Early Childhood Development, Dance Theatre, Dance for the Very Young, Baby Theatre, Lawrence Arts Ce...

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This episode features an informative chat about the teaching artist industry with Shavonne Coleman! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artistry, Facilitation, Community Building, Community Engagement, Facilitating Dial...

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This episode features an enlightening chat about the multifaceted theatre mindset with Jessica ‘Decky’ Alexander! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Applied Theatre, Eastern Michigan University, Community Building, Community Theatre, Future of ...

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This episode features a chat about performance studies, the power of performance, and classical language with the Director of Theatre at Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Lee Stille! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Eastern Michigan University...

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This episode features an in-depth chat about the world of physical theatre with my mentor in movement, Jennifer Felts! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

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Theatre, Physical Theatre, Movement, Movement Direction, Directing, Choreography, Choreo...

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This episode features a conversation with Amanda Brewer about black stories on stage and screen, how much they matter, and how the entertainment industry can contribute to the change we are all experiencing. While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, F...

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This episode features an honest chat about the importance and current state of high school theatre with the director of theatre at Woodhaven High School, Michael Clemons! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!

The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Woodhaven High School, High School The...

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