Cabaret continues to thrive across the world from its European origins in clubs like Le Chat Noir and Moulin Rouge in Paris, the Überbrettl in Berlin to contemporary intimate nightclubs and underground stages. With dazzling talent and impeccable comic timing, Cabaret artists fearlessly embrace today’s provoking issues with daring wit, cunning satire, and bold mischievousness. […]
Many of our conventions about casting are evolving. Casting leaders contribute to moving the dial, advocating for artists, and broadening the range of creative reflection. In this session, five prominent leaders in the field stemming from Broadway, Circus, Cabaret, West End and Regional Theatre come together in a remarkable conversation to discuss and demystify the […]
Not just for performers! Everyone in entertainment can learn from leading clown, comedic designer, writer, and director Shannan Calcutt’s session on Learning from Play, Laughter and Failing Big. Be part of this this delightful and entertaining session with Shannan and be prepared for a few surprises!
As storytellers on the stage or on screen, we are often required to take perilous risks in the form of physically high-risk moments or emotionally intimate scenes. It is more important than ever that the creative spaces where we do our jobs are safe, both physically and emotionally. We may be asked to jump from […]
A Dancer’s Life: Living a Latin Legacy The child of ballet dancers, Isaac Hernández was taught by his parents at an early age. He has gone on to become one of the world’s elite dancers, receiving numerous awards and recognition not only in his native Mexico, but in Europe as well. Now as a father […]
Pearl Sun (Come From Away) and Bret Shuford (Wicked) meet together on this exclusive panel to openly address mental health and their own personal experiences. Onstage, backstage or in the creative realm, the stigma of discussing mental health is still present in corners of the world, in some companies and for some individuals. But the […]
Heidi Green (physical therapist for numerous Broadway shows, tours, and dance companies, including The Lion King and Spider-Man) & Taaj Jaharah (movement coach for Broadway, Film/TV actors and athletes, including members of the NBA) impart their knowledge and recommendations for the care and maintenance of a performers most important asset, their body.
The Chameleon: An Actor’s Career Crossing Circus, Broadway, Film, and Directing Lorenzo is a multi-hyphenate artist who has worked as a circus performer all over the world, Broadway, Film & TV actor, as well as movement director (Frozen, Beetlejuice), and documentary film director/producer on Circus Kid which tells the story of how he literally grew […]
Come From Away is a global hit. The story about the humanity of regular people in the wake of 9/11 has touched audiences around the world. It also has a great impact on the actors in the show. This unique session brings together actors from both the Broadway and Australian productions of Come From Away […]
Jeremy opens up at the EPIC Conference in his session aptly titled “That Strange Thing I Do: Creating Special Effects Onstage”. Join this session in the DESIGN Pillar as Jeremy raises the curtain on his world of Special Effects and the weird and wonderful things he has done in over 50 Broadway productions and over […]
Paul Tazewell won a Tony Award for his amazing costume design for the mega hit Hamilton. To bring his drawings, sketches, and vision to life needed the support of numerous people: stitchers, drapers, and dressers. Paul joins two of the important collaborators: the current and the original wardrobe supervisor of Hamilton, Scott Westervelt and Jessica […]
Unlike other design disciplines, the sound design is partly created live during a show. The cast can change, a performer isn’t 100%, perhaps there’s a sub in the band, even the size of the audience, or the weather can have a huge impact on the sound of a show. It’s no wonder that most sound […]
Little Amal: The Refugee Story Told by a 7Ft Puppet Craig Leo’s experience with The Handspring Puppet Company goes far beyond “The War Horse” for which he is the associate director of puppetry. Through his work in circus arts, dance, music, and theatre, he has trained literally hundreds of performers to understand the unique bond […]
Vectorworks is a very powerful tool for designers in all areas. It allows you to communicate your design clearly and completely to shops and your crew, as well as directors & choreographers. In this session, Vectorworks’ Jim Woodward will explore the power of the program, reveal some hidden gems you may not know about, and […]
Lighting plays an integral part of any live performance. The choices made by lighting designers are the brushstrokes on a painting that can make or break a production. How do lighting designers support the storytelling process? What are the steps in their creative process? Natasha Katz, Dawn Chiang and Gabriel Chan, together with decades of […]
Hair and Make-Up aren’t just accessories, they add to storytelling and character in important ways. The magical moment when an actor’s hair and make-up are complete is powerful and transformational. These superstar hair and make-up designers discuss their techniques to reveal character, tell stories, and collaborate with other designers as well as the actors with […]
Projection Mapping is used in all genres of entertainment, from Olympic Ceremonies, to Broadway, to Theatre, to Live Events, to Outdoor Art Installations. But what is this art form? How does a great Projection Mapping Project manifest? What do the Creative people need to know and understand? How can technical people support the process? Join […]
Every incredible design need quality craftspersons to implement it. Behind the scenes, stagehands, props, carps, electricians, and more create the magic and maintain the vision of designers. In North America, stagehands are represented by the labor union IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees). We will hear from some of the great stagehands in New […]
Gemma Hodgson, Jim Love, and Kevin Taylor from TAIT take us through the current advancements in automation technology for the arts and entertainment realm. With more and more automation being integrated into our theatrical systems, what will the future hold in our world? Tune into this session to find out.
Spectrums of Light: Working Across Genres in Lighting Design Chris Moylan works as lighting designer across all kinds of genres; live events, TV shows, outdoor festivals, concerts, installations, theatre, arena shows and corporate events. In his session in the DESIGN Pillar, Chris will show a number of case-studies and shows how he adapts his work […]
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