The StageLync Podcast

The StageLync Podcast

The StageLync Podcast explores and exposes the amazing stories of people across the globe working in live entertainment and performing arts, onstage and backstage. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and human expression that define the performing arts.

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December 15, 2025 38 mins

Lisa Richards Toney became President and CEO of APAP (association of performing arts professionals) on July 1, 2020, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading a range of small and large arts and humanities organizations, managing change, and building stability. Since 2020, Lisa has led APAP through the challenging pandemic years in which sustainability and strengthening the organization’s business model became a core focus.

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Lisa Richards Toney became President and CEO of APAP (association of performing arts professionals) on July 1, 2020, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading a range of small and large arts and humanities organizations, managing change, and building stability. Since 2020, Lisa has led APAP through the challenging pandemic years in which sustainability and strengthening the organization’s business model became a core focus.

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Luke has a 1st Class Honors Degree in Jacques Lecoq based physical theatre. He competed as a gymnast and trampolinist becoming zonal and national champion in the uk. Luke has been touring for the past 20 years across the world performing as an actor, Stunt, Circus, Acrobatics and Theatre practitioner with companies such as Cirque Du Soleil, Netflix, the BBC, universal studios and currently playing th...

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Luke has a 1st Class Honors Degree in Jacques Lecoq based physical theatre. He competed as a gymnast and trampolinist becoming zonal and national champion in the uk. Luke has been touring for the past 20 years across the world performing as an actor, Stunt, Circus, Acrobatics and Theatre practitioner with companies such as Cirque Du Soleil, Netflix, the BBC, universal studios and currently playing th...

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Catherine Hartfield is Head of Immersive Experiences at Wētā Workshop, bringing 30 years’ experience across film, live entertainment, and large-scale attractions. Known for impeccable relationship management and customer experience, she partners with leading studios, government agencies, and world-renowned brands to shape cross-disciplinary teams and deliver bold, audience-first work. Catherine blend...

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Catherine Hartfield is Head of Immersive Experiences at Wētā Workshop, bringing 30 years’ experience across film, live entertainment, and large-scale attractions. Known for impeccable relationship management and customer experience, she partners with leading studios, government agencies, and world-renowned brands to shape cross-disciplinary teams and deliver bold, audience-first work. Catherine blend...

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Dr. Paolo Petrocelli (PhD, EMBA, FRSA) is an internationally recognized cultural leader, academic, and author. He is Head of Dubai Opera, one of the Middle East’s most prestigious performing arts institutions, and was recently knighted with Italy’s highest honor, the Order of Merit, for his contributions to culture and international cooperation. Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum...

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Dr. Paolo Petrocelli (PhD, EMBA, FRSA) is an internationally recognized cultural leader, academic, and author. He is Head of Dubai Opera, one of the Middle East’s most prestigious performing arts institutions, and was recently knighted with Italy’s highest honor, the Order of Merit, for his contributions to culture and international cooperation. Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum...

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Tom is a neurodivergent actor who can be seen in Dept Q on Netflix alongside Matthew Goode and Kelly McDonald. Previous credits include narration for the BBC, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds Immersive Experience and several Project GameBox titles. His previous credits for stage and screen include The Play That Goes Wrong (West End), Father Brown (BBC), Quiz (ITV) and The Mummy (Universal Pictures)...

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Tom is a neurodivergent actor who can be seen in Dept Q on Netflix alongside Matthew Goode and Kelly McDonald. Previous credits include narration for the BBC, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds Immersive Experience and several Project GameBox titles. His previous credits for stage and screen include The Play That Goes Wrong (West End), Father Brown (BBC), Quiz (ITV) and The Mummy (Universal Pictures)...

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Bence Vági, founder and artistic director of Recirquel Company. With a background in modern and classical dance, Bence Vági is a director-choreographer whose innovative approach to performing arts redefines the magic of theatre and circus in an original way for the contemporary audience. He has by now become one of the most defining figures of the international performing arts scene and the acclaimed...

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Bence Vági, founder and artistic director of Recirquel Company. With a background in modern and classical dance, Bence Vági is a director-choreographer whose innovative approach to performing arts redefines the magic of theatre and circus in an original way for the contemporary audience. He has by now become one of the most defining figures of the international performing arts scene and the acclaimed...

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Fanny Coindet is a choreographer and stage director with international experience, notably as a performer for Franco Dragone’s The House of Dancing Water. She has directed students from the National Circus School of Rosny‑sous‑Bois and is associate director of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show since 2019. In 2021, she earned her State Diploma in Contemporary Dance. In 2023, she founded her own ...

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Fanny Coindet is a choreographer and stage director with international experience, notably as a performer for Franco Dragone’s The House of Dancing Water. She has directed students from the National Circus School of Rosny‑sous‑Bois and is associate director of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show since 2019. In 2021, she earned her State Diploma in Contemporary Dance. In 2023, she founded her own ...

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Sora (they/she) is a writer, speaker, model, face equity activist, producer, and circus performer whose work centers on challenging norms and celebrating difference. Living at the intersection of many identities—Japanese American, neurodivergent, queer, and facially different—Sora brings a unique and powerful perspective to every space they enter.

As a career circus ar...

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Sora (they/she) is a writer, speaker, model, face equity activist, producer, and circus performer whose work centers on challenging norms and celebrating difference. Living at the intersection of many identities—Japanese American, neurodivergent, queer, and facially different—Sora brings a unique and powerful perspective to every space they enter.

As a career circus ar...

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Jorge Crecis has a degree in Sport Sciences, trained at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, holds a PhD from Goldsmiths University and a Master’s in Elite Athletes Coaching. Former professional dancer and university lecturer, Jorge is an award-winning choreographer commissioned by companies including Birmingham Royal Ballet and Acosta Danza. He now coaches dancers and elite athletes worldwide through F...

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Jorge Crecis has a degree in Sport Sciences, trained at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, holds a PhD from Goldsmiths University and a Master’s in Elite Athletes Coaching. Former professional dancer and university lecturer, Jorge is an award-winning choreographer commissioned by companies including Birmingham Royal Ballet and Acosta Danza. He now coaches dancers and elite athletes worldwide through F...

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Sophie Duncan is an award-winning creative director, choreographer, and performer, excelling in theatre, circus, radio, TV, film, and special events. Specializing in Aerial Pole and Pole Dance, she has performed with Cirque du Soleil, Bebe Rexha, and at Glastonbury’s Opening Ceremony. Since 2021, she has toured globally with Florentina Holzinger’s productions, showcasing skills in stunts, harness wor...

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Sophie Duncan is an award-winning creative director, choreographer, and performer, excelling in theatre, circus, radio, TV, film, and special events. Specializing in Aerial Pole and Pole Dance, she has performed with Cirque du Soleil, Bebe Rexha, and at Glastonbury’s Opening Ceremony. Since 2021, she has toured globally with Florentina Holzinger’s productions, showcasing skills in stunts, harness wor...

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