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Join three mid career live event professionals for the critical conversations about theatre, dance, concerts, corporate events and everything in between. We are putting the conversations you might have across the street from from the stage door after a load out (or on zoom in 2020) into a podcast. The group responds to topics from the industry. The opinions in this podcast are of the speakers and do not reflect the opinions of any of our employers past, present, or future. Connect with us via email 801backstage@gmail.com
Join three mid career live event professionals for the critical conversations about theatre, dance, concerts, corporate events and everything in between. We are putting the conversations you might have across the street from from the stage door after a load out (or on zoom in 2020) into a podcast. The group responds to topics from the industry. The opinions in this podcast are of the speakers and do not reflect the opinions of any of our employers past, present, or future. Connect with us via email 801backstage@gmail.com
Episodes

Feb 11, 2022
Episode 15: Live from the ’22 URTAS!
Feb 11, 2022
Feb 11, 2022
1hr 2 min
Herman, Jon, and Jen join Sara Ross (URTA), Bill Digneit (LDI) and Kassidy Coburn (LDI) in a continuing education session “Taking Your Career Beyond Backstage” at this year’s URTA Conference.
Joining us for our upcoming Netwoking Series!
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jan 21, 2022
Episode 14 - Introducing the ”URTAS”
Jan 21, 2022
Jan 21, 2022
1hr 6 min
Herman, Jon, and Jen talk to URTA’s Executive Director Tony Hagopian about all things grad school and the yearly conference!
Joining us in the Pod Bar is Bill Digneit, Production Manager of LDI and Department Head, Theatre and Dance, at Northern Michigan University.
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dec 31, 2021
Episode 13: Are We Excusing Content?
Dec 31, 2021
Dec 31, 2021
44 min
Herman, Jon, and Jen discuss the content of classic theatre works and why or if we should continue producing them.
Join us next week as we welcome Tony Hagopian, Executive Director of URTA!
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Dec 3, 2021
Episode 12: The Right Time for Grad School?
Dec 3, 2021
Dec 3, 2021
53 min
Herman, Jon and Jen dole out advice on deciding when to go to grad school.
Joining us in the Pod Bar for Last Call is Eli Carnahan. Eli is a first year MFA in Lighting Design at The University of Florida.
Check out Eli's work: https://www.elicarnahan.com/
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Nov 5, 2021
Nov 5, 2021
54 min
Herman, Jon and Jen reflect on the Call to Action Series.
Joining us in the Pod Bar for Last Call is T.J. Wlidow. T.J. is a senior at University of Buffalo studying Technical Management.
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Oct 15, 2021
Oct 15, 2021
1hr 6 min
Ryan George is a Miami raised, NYC based actor, creator, and director with a BFA in Theater Performance from the University of Florida. His advocacy as an Alumni is pivotal in the School of Theatre and Dance’s ongoing response. Ryan is currently directing The Mountaintop at The Hipp in Gainesville, FL.
For more about Ryan: iamryangeorge.com
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Sep 24, 2021
Sep 24, 2021
1hr 1 min
Chair of the Department of Drama at Syracuse University, Ralph Zito discusses the atmosphere at SU when he received and responded to a Call to Action Letter written by alumni and student advocates demanding racial justice.
To see the complete letter and response: https://vpa.syr.edu/call-to-action
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Sep 3, 2021
Episode 8 - The Walkout
Sep 3, 2021
Sep 3, 2021
56 min
In the summer of 2021 the sound team at Williamstown Theatre Festival initiated a walk out to advocate for better working conditions. Mary Fator was one of those technicians. Hear her story.
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Aug 13, 2021
Episode 7 -A Call to Action: Student Advocacy
Aug 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021
53 min
Currently an acting student at The University of Michigan, Ruby Perez shares her experience becoming a leading voice in the student movement towards racial equity.
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jul 23, 2021
Episode 6 - Critical Conversations
Jul 23, 2021
Jul 23, 2021
46 min
Herman, Jon, and Jen discuss having difficult conversations aka critical conversations. In the Pod Bar for Last Call Herman tries a lightning round and turns the tables on Jen Dasher!
Comments or questions? 801backstage@gmail.com
Music: Dark-n-Stormy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
