TheatreArtLife’s Podcast Directing Playlist

Episode 54 – Neuro-diversity in the Arts with Dan Graham

In this episode, we are joined by Dan Graham, talking about his work as a disabilities arts advocate. Dan is a theatre director with a special interest in access support for performing artists with neuro-diverse disabilities. He talks to us about his fascinating career and accessibility within the Arts and entertainment industry.

Episode 2 – Artistic Director Johnny Kim

Johnny Kim joins us to chat about his varied entertainment career and lifting each other up.

Johnny Kim started out as a gymnast and classically trained pianist as a young boy and moved into Drama and Theatre as a teenager.

He had an eclectic performance background in dance, musicals, and circus. Since then he has also served as Choreography Captain, Artistic Coordinator, Assistant Artistic Director and Artistic Director for different shows including Dragone’s The House of Dancing Water, and Cirque du Soleil’s Volta and Totem.

Episode 29 – Design with Carlos Navarrete-Patiño

Carlos Navarrete is a multi-talented production and costume designer, and most recently, a creative director. Carlos considers himself creative by nature and designer by trade. He designs for more than 54 productions of theatre, dance, parades, ceremonies, theme parks and live events around the world.

Episode 49 – Contemporary multicultural theatre with Jack Paterson

In this episode we are joined by Jack Paterson to talk about different approaches to theatre in contemporary and multicultural stage. Jack is an award-winning director, devisor, actor, translator and creative producer who has worked all over the world, across a range of entertainment genres. Jack is also a contributor for TheatreArtLife.

Episode 61 – Large scale events production with Jennifer Stein – Part One

In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Stein in the first of two episodes talking about all things directing and producing large scale events. Jennifer is the founder of Skylark Events, where she collaborates with a network of senior event professionals servicing clients throughout North America. Skylark oversees the conception, design and management of large and small-scale sporting, experiential, corporate and cultural events. Jennifer is an award-winning director, content creator and producer. She has extensive experience in the areas of large-scale sporting events, festivals, theatre and concerts and gives un an insight into her fascinating career.

Episode 62 – Large scale events production with Jennifer Stein – PartTwo

In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Stein in the second of two episodes talking about all things directing and producing large scale events. Jennifer is the founder of Skylark Events, where she collaborates with a network of senior event professionals servicing clients throughout North America.

Episode 63 – Circus history with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo

In this episode we are joined by husband and wife performers Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo talking all things circus and entertainment. Ottavio hails from six generations of circus performers, and has a vast performing history as Mr G across many disciplines, and he is the co-author of The Grand Gypsy book with his grandfather, who was a revered circus performer.

Episode 67 – Trapeze and aerial choreography with Melissa Colello

In this episode, we are joined by Melissa Colello talking all things trapeze and aerial choreography. Melissa is well-known for her dance/trapeze act, and has toured as an aerialist for many circus and entertainment companies and she has also choreographed all around the world, accumulating over 25 years experience. She talks to us all about her fascinating career.