The StageLync Podcast

Erica McCalman (she/her) is a creative director, speaker and convenor working at the intersection of experimental art, climate and systems change.

She is interested in regenerative economies, opening opportunities for collaboration between different lived experiences, connecting people to deeper conversations and uplifting new models and narratives ...

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Aby Cohen is a Brazilian designer, curator, and educator working across theatre, exhibitions, cinema, and other live events. PhD in Theatre Practice and Theory. Awarded the Prague Quadrennial 2011 Golden Triga as curator and designer of the Brazil National Exhibition. Active member of OISTAT since 2003, currently serving as President, re-elected for a second term: 2015–2029. Shaped by a multicult...

Zoie Golding MBE is a critically acclaimed dance pioneer and social innovator with over 25 years of impact across the UK and international dance and culture scene. An Artistic Director, Executive Producer, and CEO. She is the Founder of ZoieLogic, one of the UK’s leading companies challenging perceptions of who dance is for and how it is experienced.

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Ryan Saab, Executive Vice President of Talent & Creative Casting for RWS Global, oversees recruitment for all live entertainment experiences within the company’s dynamic portfolio of large-scale entertainment operations. Ryan has nearly two decades of expertise in entertainment operations, casting, and creative development. His profound understanding of assembling incredible internal and external...

Tekya “Abramz” Abraham is a Ugandan creative facilitator, veteran Hip Hop artist, B-boy (breakdancer),  and educator who uses his talents, skills, and influence to drive personal and community  transformation. He is one half of Uganda’s veteran Hiphop duo, Sylvester & Abramz, and the founder  and director of Breakdance Project Uganda, a voluntary non-profit organization promoting education,  empowerment, and social change throu...

Dr Dorita Hannah is an independent academic and trans-disciplinary designer based in Aotearoa / New Zealand whose expertise lies in shaping contemporary cultural environments: particularly theatre architecture, public space and urban scenography. She has published on Performance Design and Event-Space with her latest co-authored book Perform_Design_Act coming out in the new year. Hannah’s ‘critical spatial practice’ involves devisi...

Roger Melvin is a versatile Director and Stage Manager who began his journey in the film industry in 2006 as an Assistant Director. Over the years he has steadily worked his way up to the Director's chair as well as the lead stage manager for Dancing With The Stars and American Idol. This unique blend of experience has shaped him into a creative leader capable of delivering captivating and cohesive p...

Tamara L Honesty is an Associate Professor of Scenic Design at West Virginia University’s School of Theatre & Dance. Her work has been featured in the World Stage Design digital gallery, the USA-USITT Prague Quadrennial Gallery Exhibit (alongside her students’ work), and USITT. Her notable scenic designs include An Evening with Groucho for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (broadcast on PBS), Merchant of Venice at Cleveland Play...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...