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In this episode we are joined by Arturo Sastré Blanco and Clare Becker talking all things educational and technical in Mexico and Latin America. Arturo is an award-winning publicist, cultural advisor, playwright, theatre director and producer. He is also the author of the book ‘Art and Marketing’ and has developed a syllabus for different professional courses in theatre technologies in Mexico.
Anna Tompkins joins us to talk all things rigging, diving and entertainment. Anna Tompkins is a Rigger and Automation Technician, originally from the United States.
Gareth is a Technical Director based out of London in the United Kingdom. He started his career as a light technician and has worked as stage manager, production manager, company manager and technical director.
Craig Price joins us to chat about the world of Automation. Get in touch and find out more at: Craig has worldwide touring experience in theatre, arena shows, big top circus and special events. He has focused on automation since 2007 but he has also served as stagehand, stage manager and company manager.
Australian-born Jozef is a designer of props, costumes, accesories and puppets. After touring with Phantom of the Opera and Wicked around Australia, New Zealand and Asia he spent years as a Manager of the Creative Costuming Department at Universal Studios Singapore.
We are joined by Elisheba Ittoop & Kevin McCoy talking all things sound. Kevin McCoy is currently the Head of Audio for Hamilton (“And Peggy” Company) currently in San Francisco;
Show diver Diane Talbotier joins Ana Aguilera to discuss diving in Aquatic shows. . Diane is a SCUBA diver, more specifically a PADI Master Instructor (those who help train Dive Instructors) and one of the few SDI-TDI certified Underwater Theatrical Performer Trainers. She has a vast experience both in the dive industry and the entertainment industry.
Neill Frank joins us to talk all things video. Neill is a Creative Director and Producer, born in South Africa, currently based out of Dubai. He has been in the Film industry since 2001, he moved to Dubai in 2008 and he is currently the Head of Digital Content at Evolution Events . He is passionate about creating beautiful, artistic content, based on great creative ideas.
Peter Kopik, Director of Design & Choreography at WET Design joins us. Originally from Hungary and now residing in LA, Peter started his career as an Architect before moving to fountains. He thinks of himself as a lucky guy, and we think we are lucky to have him on the show!
Dawn Chiang joins us to talk about the intersection between lighting design and theatre consulting. Dawn has designed lighting for shows on Broadway and across the USA, and is also a consultant and mentor. Based in Connecticut, Dawn originally trained and worked in music and ballet, but fell in love with backstage roles in college.
Siobhan Gee, former Project Manager at United Staging & Rigging, is an ETCP certified arena rigger, and Columbus McKinnon hoist technician. She joins Ana Aguilera to talk all about temporary structures and stages.
In this episode Anna and Ana speak with Jameel Haiat about his fascinating work in themed entertainment. Jameel grew up in LA and he has enjoyed an illustrious career as a writer, artist, maker and designer, all of which has taken him around the world. Being immersed in other cultures has continued to influence Jameel’s work to date, and he currently resides in Asia.
In this episode, TheatreArtLife contributor Justin Mabardi is our guest, talking all things to do with his career, particularly in live TV. Justin Mabardi is a creative producer and multi-camera director with significant experience in the production and development of live shows & live shows for television. He has associate directed on Broadway, on music world tours and for filmed concerts. He also has fifteen years of experience stage managing shows and events of every scale in twenty countries.
In this episode taken from a TheatreArtLife webinar, Marc Brickman talks with us about his fascinating career in lighting design. Perhaps best known for his stunning light shows on the Empire State Building with TactMan in recent years, Marc has also created for theatre and music, with legendary prog rockers Pink Floyd, and The Boss Springsteen’s live tours amongst his credits through the years.
We are joined by Meghann Mason talking all about the world of Wigs & Makeup. Meghann started out in the industry as a performer before moving into Wigs & Makeup, and her credits include working for Cirque du Soleil, and across film, theatre, ballet, opera, special events, workshops and more. Meghann is the founder and director of Academy of Makeup and Wig Design in Texas.
In this episode taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we talk to Hamilton’s Production Manager Frank Swann about the biggest show in recent times. Learning about how the team handle logistics and behind the scenes details, Frank gives us a fascinating insight into how the cast and crew bring Hamilton to life as a touring production.
In this episode taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, Rich Dickerson talks with us about his time working as Stage Manager with The United States Marine Band. Rich gives us an insight into playing for presidential audiences and what it’s like making music happen on the world’s stage.
In this Covid special episode, we are joined by Ray Woodbury who gives us a backstage look at what it takes to put on drive-in shows during Covid-19. We talk about the effect of the pandemic on the arts and entertainment industries, and how these changes may last longer term into the future.
In this episode, taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we are joined by Tony Award-winning producer and BroadwayHD co-founder, Bonnie Comley. Bonnie takes us behind the scenes and gives us an insight into how BroadwayHD came to be, and the process of translating stage shows for the screen in the age of streaming.
In this episode, we are joined by Clare Hibberd to talk about all things sound. Clare is a sound engineer and educator and has a background working extensively on Broadway, and on national and international tours before working at the Royal Opera House Muscat as a senior sound technician. Most recently, Clare undertook a PG Cert and is currently a University lecturer and author based in Scotland.
In this episode, we are joined by Christophe Cardinalli, to talk all things carpentry and circus. Christophe has worked as a head carpenter, and has a rich background and heritage in the circus; he is the 8th generation in his family’s lineage in the circus tradition.
In this episode, we are joined by Shmem Geddes to talk all things automation. Shmem was last working as Head Of Automation for Under The Same Sky at Cirque du Soleil, and has previously held the same role with Curious, and was the Assistant Head Of Automation on La Perle in Dubai. Shmem is a multifaceted automation and technical expert, and shares with us her experiences working around the world for some of the biggest shows in entertainment.
In the first of two episodes, we are joined by Cory Pattak, talking all things lighting design. Cory is a New York based lighting designer, and the host of the In1 podcast. He has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway, across regional theatre and international productions, and tells us all about his fascinating career lighting the world of theatre and entertainment.
In the second of two episodes, we are joined by Cory Pattak, talking all things lighting design. Cory is a New York based lighting designer, and the host of the In1 podcast. He has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway, across regional theatre and international productions, and tells us all about his fascinating career lighting the world of theatre and entertainment.
In this episode we are joined by Tom Warneke talking all things risk management. Tom is a technical and production manager whose work has taken him across Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Working in theatre and musicals, festivals, live music and major events, Tom has a varied background and started out in lighting and emergency management. He shares his insights with us from his fascinating entertainment career.
In this episode, which is part one of two, we are joined by Eric Hart talking all things props. Eric makes props for theatre, opera, retail and other displays and has worked in the industry since 2003. He is a Professor in the stage properties programme at The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Eric has also published two books, and gives us an insight into his fascinating career.
In this episode, which is the second of two parts, we are joined by Eric Hart talking all things props. Eric makes props for theatre, opera, retail and other displays and has worked in the industry since 2003. He is a Professor in the stage properties programme at The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Eric has also published two books, and gives us an insight into his fascinating career.
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