Danny Tavori is an emerging artist who transforms industrial spaces into venues for site-specific performances and installations. His embodiment of aerial straps, hair suspension, and juggling, led him to developed a unique approach to dance, rigging and stage design, movement sensors, and furniture His journey is nonlinear — beginning with his background in mathematics and activism, he dedicated himself to circus at 23. Paving through street shows and random gigs, simultaneously  studying at FLIC, DOCH, and Le Lido, he began producing and directing his own work. After working under Cirque Plume’s director Bernard Kudlak, Danny moved from Israel to France, where he established his company and launched his site specific project AMOW, while he continues to direct a formation for new contemporary circus shows in Jerusalem.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Danny Tavori is an emerging artist who transforms industrial spaces into venues for site-specific performances and installations. His embodiment of aerial straps, hair suspension, and juggling, led him to developed a unique approach to dance, rigging and stage design, movement sensors, and furniture His journey is nonlinear — beginning with his background in mathematics and activism, he dedicated himself to circus at 23. Paving through street shows and random gigs, simultaneously  studying at FLIC, DOCH, and Le Lido, he began producing and directing his own work. After working under Cirque Plume’s director Bernard Kudlak, Danny moved from Israel to France, where he established his company and launched his site specific project AMOW, while he continues to direct a formation for new contemporary circus shows in Jerusalem.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Shenea Stiletto is a Contributor to StageLync.com, host of the Circuspreneur Podcast, Circus Worker & Circus Arts Industry Advocate. She recently partnered with the White House Office of Public Engagement at the White House, to conduct the first of its kind Circus Arts Industry Listening Session hosted by the Department of Labor. The White House Listening Session focused on Labor/Circus Workers Rights, Circus Arts Recognition by the National Endowment For the Arts with a defined individual category, as well as Health & Safety. Shenea’s continued goal, as the Circus Arts Guild of America, is to achieve Circus Arts Industry policy and legislation signed into law on Federal and State levels across the U.S. You can support the Circus Arts Guild of America’s Change.org petition for Circus Arts Recognition in the U.S, by going to Change.org/CircusArtsRecognition and signing plus sharing the petition.    “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Shenea Stiletto is a Contributor to StageLync.com, host of the Circuspreneur Podcast, Circus Worker & Circus Arts Industry Advocate. She recently partnered with the White House Office of Public Engagement at the White House, to conduct the first of its kind Circus Arts Industry Listening Session hosted by the Department of Labor. The White House Listening Session focused on Labor/Circus Workers Rights, Circus Arts Recognition by the National Endowment For the Arts with a defined individual category, as well as Health & Safety. Shenea’s continued goal, as the Circus Arts Guild of America, is to achieve Circus Arts Industry policy and legislation signed into law on Federal and State levels across the U.S. You can support the Circus Arts Guild of America’s Change.org petition for Circus Arts Recognition in the U.S, by going to Change.org/CircusArtsRecognition and signing plus sharing the petition.    @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com   

Karl Jenkins is an accomplished technical director and project manager with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. His career highlights include significant contributions to the critical success of Cirque du Soleil shows worldwide, where he served as Head of Lighting, Project Manager, and Technical Director, specializing in visual technology. Karl’s leadership style is characterized by a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and strategic vision. He is known for his ability to inspire and lead diverse, world-class teams, fostering an environment where creativity and technical excellence thrive. His approach to management combines meticulous planning with agile problem-solving, ensuring that even the most complex productions are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Throughout his career, Karl has demonstrated an exceptional ability to manage large-scale projects, guiding them from concept to completion with precision and expertise. His recent roles include Technical Director for Franco Dragone's iconic productions, House of Dancing Water and La Perle, before taking on the pivotal role of Head of Technical Production at EXPO 2020 in Dubai. Following his work at EXPO 2020, Karl has continued to lead and technically produce large-scale events, including the World Combat Games Opening Ceremony in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Games Closing Ceremony, the UNTOLD Music Festival in Dubai, the Waterbomb Festival in Dubai, and Dragone’s masterpiece, TERHAL, in Riyadh. With a keen eye for management, leadership, and strategy, Karl is recognized for his ability to build and lead some of the most talented teams in the industry, consistently delivering technically complex and visually stunning productions across the globe.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Karl Jenkins is an accomplished technical director and project manager with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. His career highlights include significant contributions to the critical success of Cirque du Soleil shows worldwide, where he served as Head of Lighting, Project Manager, and Technical Director, specializing in visual technology. Karl’s leadership style is characterized by a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and strategic vision. He is known for his ability to inspire and lead diverse, world-class teams, fostering an environment where creativity and technical excellence thrive. His approach to management combines meticulous planning with agile problem-solving, ensuring that even the most complex productions are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Throughout his career, Karl has demonstrated an exceptional ability to manage large-scale projects, guiding them from concept to completion with precision and expertise. His recent roles include Technical Director for Franco Dragone's iconic productions, House of Dancing Water and La Perle, before taking on the pivotal role of Head of Technical Production at EXPO 2020 in Dubai. Following his work at EXPO 2020, Karl has continued to lead and technically produce large-scale events, including the World Combat Games Opening Ceremony in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Games Closing Ceremony, the UNTOLD Music Festival in Dubai, the Waterbomb Festival in Dubai, and Dragone’s masterpiece, TERHAL, in Riyadh. With a keen eye for management, leadership, and strategy, Karl is recognized for his ability to build and lead some of the most talented teams in the industry, consistently delivering technically complex and visually stunning productions across the globe.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Renato Fernandes, a 6th-generation circus performer and 3rd-generation Flying Trapeze artist, has spent over 25 years mastering the art of the circus. Beginning his professional career at just 4 years old, Renato has achieved remarkable feats, including joining Cirque Du Soleil’s La Nouba in 2012 and making history in 2016 as the first to perform the Double Twisting Double Layout & a Half on the Flying Trapeze. His career highlights include performing at the Festival International Du Cirque De Monte Carlo in 2020 with the Flying Tuniziani, where they won the prestigious Golden Clown. Renato's global experiences and extensive network inspired him to bring a unique international circus festival to Las Vegas. This vision will be realized in November 2024 with the debut of the 1st International Circus Festival of Las Vegas, a groundbreaking event set to captivate the city. Beyond his professional achievements, Renato is deeply committed to supporting his family and fostering a sense of community within the circus world. His dedication to those around him has been a driving force throughout his career, reflecting his passion for both his craft and the people who share it with him.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Renato Fernandes, a 6th-generation circus performer and 3rd-generation Flying Trapeze artist, has spent over 25 years mastering the art of the circus. Beginning his professional career at just 4 years old, Renato has achieved remarkable feats, including joining Cirque Du Soleil’s La Nouba in 2012 and making history in 2016 as the first to perform the Double Twisting Double Layout & a Half on the Flying Trapeze. His career highlights include performing at the Festival International Du Cirque De Monte Carlo in 2020 with the Flying Tuniziani, where they won the prestigious Golden Clown. Renato's global experiences and extensive network inspired him to bring a unique international circus festival to Las Vegas. This vision will be realized in November 2024 with the debut of the 1st International Circus Festival of Las Vegas, a groundbreaking event set to captivate the city. Beyond his professional achievements, Renato is deeply committed to supporting his family and fostering a sense of community within the circus world. His dedication to those around him has been a driving force throughout his career, reflecting his passion for both his craft and the people who share it with him.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Menno van Dyke is an award-winning juggler and artistic director of Circusstad Festival Rotterdam, the leading festival for contemporary circus in the Netherlands.    Born in Amsterdam and trained at the circusschool in Paris, Menno has over 20 years experience performing in some of the finest circus and variety productions worldwide. With the original performance Juggling Tango, created together with his wife and dance partner Emilie Weisse, he's won multiple awards at festivals in Paris, Moscow and Zhuhai as well as the Dutch national circus prize: the Oscar Carré Trophy.    Since 2021 he's taken up the artistic direction of Circusstad Festival Rotterdam where, next to curating the festival programme, he also initiates and directs performances, including the Circusstad Gala. Circusstad Festival has been presenting state of the art innovative circus theater since 2010, as well as actively stimulating and developing the Dutch circus scene.     “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Menno van Dyke is an award-winning juggler and artistic director of Circusstad Festival Rotterdam, the leading festival for contemporary circus in the Netherlands.    Born in Amsterdam and trained at the circusschool in Paris, Menno has over 20 years experience performing in some of the finest circus and variety productions worldwide. With the original performance Juggling Tango, created together with his wife and dance partner Emilie Weisse, he's won multiple awards at festivals in Paris, Moscow and Zhuhai as well as the Dutch national circus prize: the Oscar Carré Trophy.    Since 2021 he's taken up the artistic direction of Circusstad Festival Rotterdam where, next to curating the festival programme, he also initiates and directs performances, including the Circusstad Gala. Circusstad Festival has been presenting state of the art innovative circus theater since 2010, as well as actively stimulating and developing the Dutch circus scene.     @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Dan Hanessian has been a professional theatre technician and professor for over thirty years. His work has included Broadway, Film, Television, Opera, Dance, Themed Entertainment, Las Vegas spectaculars, Live Events, and a host of other productions.  This range of experience provides Dan with a unique perspective on problem solving and how to work collaboratively. These skills, combined with a deep understanding of how the industry works, allow him to train up-and-coming technical directors and production managers in a way that prepares them for careers in all areas of the entertainment industry.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com  

Dan Hanessian has been a professional theatre technician and professor for over thirty years. His work has included Broadway, Film, Television, Opera, Dance, Themed Entertainment, Las Vegas spectaculars, Live Events, and a host of other productions.  This range of experience provides Dan with a unique perspective on problem solving and how to work collaboratively. These skills, combined with a deep understanding of how the industry works, allow him to train up-and-coming technical directors and production managers in a way that prepares them for careers in all areas of the entertainment industry.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Gareth is a small business owner focused on delivering elegant scenic automation products to the entertainment industry. He strives to bring wondrous effects to every production, big or small. Specializing in product development, programming, electronic circuit design, machine design. He is the author of the Scenic Automation Handbook. ⁠https://creativeconners.com⁠   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Gareth is a small business owner focused on delivering elegant scenic automation products to the entertainment industry. He strives to bring wondrous effects to every production, big or small. Specializing in product development, programming, electronic circuit design, machine design. He is the author of the Scenic Automation Handbook. https://creativeconners.com   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Courtney joined EPS in 2022 and serves as Head of Installations and Show Support. With more than 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry, she has a rigging background in installation, inspection, project management, and show operations in a variety of entertainment venues. Courtney has been working in contemporary circus since 2009 when she joined creation and then operations at House of Dancing Water for Dragone, and in 2014 she joined the Cirque du Soleil’s touring show division where she worked on many shows both arena and big top.     “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com  

Courtney joined EPS in 2022 and serves as Head of Installations and Show Support. With more than 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry, she has a rigging background in installation, inspection, project management, and show operations in a variety of entertainment venues. Courtney has been working in contemporary circus since 2009 when she joined creation and then operations at House of Dancing Water for Dragone, and in 2014 she joined the Cirque du Soleil’s touring show division where she worked on many shows both arena and big top.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com  

Ulrike, a former circus artist with a 15-year international career, captivated audiences worldwide with her signature act, "Tribute to Marlene." Trained across Europe, she transitioned from the spotlight to entrepreneurship, founding Selling Circus, a unique marketing and sales training platform for circus professionals. As a thought leader, Ulrike combines her artistic talent with business acumen, making a significant impact in both the entertainment and entrepreneurial worlds.    @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Ulrike, a former circus artist with a 15-year international career, captivated audiences worldwide with her signature act, "Tribute to Marlene." Trained across Europe, she transitioned from the spotlight to entrepreneurship, founding Selling Circus, a unique marketing and sales training platform for circus professionals. As a thought leader, Ulrike combines her artistic talent with business acumen, making a significant impact in both the entertainment and entrepreneurial worlds.    “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Andrew is a New York based writer/director and the long-time creative director for The Thorn. Now a nationally touring production, The Thorn takes traditional theater, circus performance, concert-style sound and lighting design and blends them with a direct story of faith and redemption.  While starting as a small, resident show in Colorado over 25 years ago, this performance has continued to evolve across the decades—at one point including live tigers and at another pioneering a touring model that featured a brand new cast every week.  After a filmed version of The Thorn was released in movie theaters in 2023, the show took on its current evolution, touring to over 50 cities in just under 2 years—all the while selling out some of the largest performing arts centers in the US. As a storyteller Andrew is particularly concerned with how the stories we tell each other both reflect and shape how we feel about our own existence. His own writing, such as his debut short film Cardboard Dreams, reflexively seems to hover around this idea.  To this end, also hosts the podcast The Meaning of Movie alongside fellow director and friend, Rob Stennett.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Andrew is a New York based writer/director and the long-time creative director for The Thorn. Now a nationally touring production, The Thorn takes traditional theater, circus performance, concert-style sound and lighting design and blends them with a direct story of faith and redemption.  While starting as a small, resident show in Colorado over 25 years ago, this performance has continued to evolve across the decades—at one point including live tigers and at another pioneering a touring model that featured a brand new cast every week.  After a filmed version of The Thorn was released in movie theaters in 2023, the show took on its current evolution, touring to over 50 cities in just under 2 years—all the while selling out some of the largest performing arts centers in the US. As a storyteller Andrew is particularly concerned with how the stories we tell each other both reflect and shape how we feel about our own existence. His own writing, such as his debut short film Cardboard Dreams, reflexively seems to hover around this idea.  To this end, also hosts the podcast The Meaning of Movie alongside fellow director and friend, Rob Stennett.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

William Gorlin serves as McLaren Engineering Group’s Vice President - Entertainment Division, is a graduate of Cornell University, and is registered as a Professional Engineer in 26 States. His 38 years of experience include engineering of scenic, entertainment and amusement structures, staging, rigging, theatrical infrastructure, buildings, show action equipment, scenic elements, theme park attractions, architectural theming, sculptures, and other frameworks, worldwide. Mr. Gorlin is a member of the ESTA Rigging Working Group, ASTM Committee F24 for Amusement Rides and Devices, and Structural Engineers Association of New York.  Bill received the 2024 Backstage Legend and Master Award from the Broadway Technical Theatre History Project and was named “Engineer of the Year” in 2018 by the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. Bill is the author of the “Structural Behavior” chapter in Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century, Ed. Bill Sapsis, Focal Press, 2015.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

William Gorlin serves as McLaren Engineering Group’s Vice President - Entertainment Division, is a graduate of Cornell University, and is registered as a Professional Engineer in 26 States. His 38 years of experience include engineering of scenic, entertainment and amusement structures, staging, rigging, theatrical infrastructure, buildings, show action equipment, scenic elements, theme park attractions, architectural theming, sculptures, and other frameworks, worldwide. Mr. Gorlin is a member of the ESTA Rigging Working Group, ASTM Committee F24 for Amusement Rides and Devices, and Structural Engineers Association of New York.  Bill received the 2024 Backstage Legend and Master Award from the Broadway Technical Theatre History Project and was named “Engineer of the Year” in 2018 by the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. Bill is the author of the “Structural Behavior” chapter in Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century, Ed. Bill Sapsis, Focal Press, 2015.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Shana is Co-Founding Artistic Director of the Montreal based circus company The 7 Fingers. Since its founding in 2002, Carroll has written, directed and choreographed 12 of their touring and/or resident shows, 3 of which (Passengers, Duel Reality, Dear San Francisco) are currently running, and which also includes Sequence 8 at NY City Center and Traces off- Broadway run at Union Square Theatre. Carroll received a Drama Desk Nomination for Choreography and Best Theatrical Experience for their show Traces. Outside The 7 Fingers, Carroll directed Cirque du Soleil’s first- ever ice show Crystal, in addition to their performance at the Academy Awards in 2012. Also, for Cirque du Soleil, Carroll was circus choreographer and designer for their shows Iris (Los Angeles) and Paramour (Broadway). Other credits include: Queen of the Night (Drama Desk Recipient); Soul of the Ocean (Moment Factory); Cité Mémoire (Lemieux-Pilon); and the Sochi Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies (medieval segment). Prior to directing and choreography, Carroll was herself a trapeze artist, performing for over 20 years in the air with circuses and dance companies around the world, most notably as the original solo trapeze artist for Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco. She also appeared in Cirque du Soleil produced television and film. Now based in Montreal, where she relocated in 1991 to attend l’École Nationale de Cirque, Carroll is originally from Berkeley, California. In 2023, Carroll was inducted into the Ordre of Arts and Letters of Quebec, a distinction honoring those who have contributed to artistic and cultural development in the province of Quebec. Most recently, Carroll was Circus Designer and Co-choreographer of the musical Water For Elephants, first at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and now in its Broadway run at the Imperial Theatre, for which she received a Suzi Bass Award and the Chita Rivera Award for Best Choreography, as well as Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle nominations in the same category.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Shana is Co-Founding Artistic Director of the Montreal based circus company The 7 Fingers. Since its founding in 2002, Carroll has written, directed and choreographed 12 of their touring and/or resident shows, 3 of which (Passengers, Duel Reality, Dear San Francisco) are currently running, and which also includes Sequence 8 at NY City Center and Traces off- Broadway run at Union Square Theatre. Carroll received a Drama Desk Nomination for Choreography and Best Theatrical Experience for their show Traces. Outside The 7 Fingers, Carroll directed Cirque du Soleil’s first- ever ice show Crystal, in addition to their performance at the Academy Awards in 2012. Also, for Cirque du Soleil, Carroll was circus choreographer and designer for their shows Iris (Los Angeles) and Paramour (Broadway). Other credits include: Queen of the Night (Drama Desk Recipient); Soul of the Ocean (Moment Factory); Cité Mémoire (Lemieux-Pilon); and the Sochi Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies (medieval segment). Prior to directing and choreography, Carroll was herself a trapeze artist, performing for over 20 years in the air with circuses and dance companies around the world, most notably as the original solo trapeze artist for Cirque du Soleil’s Saltimbanco. She also appeared in Cirque du Soleil produced television and film. Now based in Montreal, where she relocated in 1991 to attend l’École Nationale de Cirque, Carroll is originally from Berkeley, California. In 2023, Carroll was inducted into the Ordre of Arts and Letters of Quebec, a distinction honoring those who have contributed to artistic and cultural development in the province of Quebec. Most recently, Carroll was Circus Designer and Co-choreographer of the musical Water For Elephants, first at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and now in its Broadway run at the Imperial Theatre, for which she received a Suzi Bass Award and the Chita Rivera Award for Best Choreography, as well as Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle nominations in the same category.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Kimberly began her career in the entertainment industry as a Freelance Stage Manager working with regional theatres throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Production and Design from California State University, Fullerton. Kimberly has served as the Resident Stage Manager for the Tony award winning Deaf West Theatre, Production Stage Manager for Disney Live Entertainment, Manager of Production Operations for Princess Cruises and currently serves as the Associate Director of Production for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, overseeing venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall as well as traveling with the organization on tours throughout the world.    “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Kimberly began her career in the entertainment industry as a Freelance Stage Manager working with regional theatres throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Production and Design from California State University, Fullerton. Kimberly has served as the Resident Stage Manager for the Tony award winning Deaf West Theatre, Production Stage Manager for Disney Live Entertainment, Manager of Production Operations for Princess Cruises and currently serves as the Associate Director of Production for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, overseeing venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Walt Disney Concert Hall as well as traveling with the organization on tours throughout the world.    @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Along with his wife Jennifer, Jason Whicker is the co-owner of ‘On The FLY Productions’, a full service provider of Aerial and Flying Effects around the world. Jason has been working for over 20 years as a Flying Director, Choreographer, and Aerial Director. He is an ETCP Certified Arena and Theatre Rigger. Jason has worked on all different types of productions from Broadway - American Idiot, Spongebob, King Kong, Moulin Rouge; TV - AGT, Fake Off, Game of Talents, Little Big Shots; Cruise Ships - Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Princess Cruise Lines, and various theaters throughout the world creating unique Aerial and Flying Effects.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com  

Along with his wife Jennifer, Jason Whicker is the co-owner of ‘On The FLY Productions’, a full service provider of Aerial and Flying Effects around the world. Jason has been working for over 20 years as a Flying Director, Choreographer, and Aerial Director. He is an ETCP Certified Arena and Theatre Rigger. Jason has worked on all different types of productions from Broadway - American Idiot, Spongebob, King Kong, Moulin Rouge; TV - AGT, Fake Off, Game of Talents, Little Big Shots; Cruise Ships - Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Princess Cruise Lines, and various theaters throughout the world creating unique Aerial and Flying Effects.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com  

Born in Medellín, Colombia, Juan Ruiz has emerged as one of the most sought-after jazz musicians in the New York City music scene, where he continues to delight audiences with his music and poetry as the leader of his band. He began his studies in Medellin, Colombia, with Elizabeth Isaza at the Universidad de Antioquia. During this time, he was part of several music projects in the city, including the Antioquia Youth Symphony and the Symphonic Band of the Universidad de Antioquia as a clarinetist. In 2006, he was awarded a scholarship to continue his musical studies in Boston, where he studied Composition and jazz performance on clarinet and saxophone at the Longy School of Music and Berklee College of Music. He studied under the tutelage of Ken Radnofsky, Greg Hopkins, Shannon Leclaire, John Morrison, and Ed Tomassi. Juan collaborates in commissioned work with Maestro Kenneth Radnofsky, professor at the New England Conservatory and the Wind Ensemble of New England Conservatory. His most recent compositions have been presented in Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, China, Germany, and the United States. A promoter of collaboration, Juan performs with different groups in New York City. He is the personal assistant of the 15-time Grammy winner Paquito D'Rivera, composing, arranging, and performing a diverse repertoire during his concerts in New York and abroad. Juan has also worked as a producer for different projects including artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, The New York Voices, Paquito D'Rivera and Chucho Valdés among others.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com    

Born in Medellín, Colombia, Juan Ruiz has emerged as one of the most sought-after jazz musicians in the New York City music scene, where he continues to delight audiences with his music and poetry as the leader of his band. He began his studies in Medellin, Colombia, with Elizabeth Isaza at the Universidad de Antioquia. During this time, he was part of several music projects in the city, including the Antioquia Youth Symphony and the Symphonic Band of the Universidad de Antioquia as a clarinetist. In 2006, he was awarded a scholarship to continue his musical studies in Boston, where he studied Composition and jazz performance on clarinet and saxophone at the Longy School of Music and Berklee College of Music. He studied under the tutelage of Ken Radnofsky, Greg Hopkins, Shannon Leclaire, John Morrison, and Ed Tomassi. Juan collaborates in commissioned work with Maestro Kenneth Radnofsky, professor at the New England Conservatory and the Wind Ensemble of New England Conservatory. His most recent compositions have been presented in Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, China, Germany, and the United States. A promoter of collaboration, Juan performs with different groups in New York City. He is the personal assistant of the 15-time Grammy winner Paquito D'Rivera, composing, arranging, and performing a diverse repertoire during his concerts in New York and abroad. Juan has also worked as a producer for different projects including artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, The New York Voices, Paquito D'Rivera and Chucho Valdés among others.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Scott Cramton's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a cleft palate, Scott underwent seven surgeries by fourth grade and overcame speech challenges through dedicated therapy. His love for the arts became his driving force, leading to the creation of American Immersion Theater, the premiere provider of immersive entertainment experiences.  With a passion for immersive and interactive entertainment, Scott has revolutionized the theater experience, creating engaging, participatory performances that captivate audiences. American Immersion Theater, the umbrella company for several niche theater businesses including The Murder Myster Co., has grown to offer a wide range of productions, from murder mystery dinners to elaborate interactive events. Scott's vision and creativity have positioned him as a leading immersive theater figure, consistently pushing traditional performance art's boundaries.  AIT has 25 locations across the country and employs over 2000 performers who are part of nearly 8000 shows a year. With scripts that have been performed over 50,000 times, Scott is one of the most produced immersive or even mystery playwrights in the world. From public and private parties to working with some of the largest brands like Lucas Films, Apple, Netflix and Disney, he also recently entered a strategic partnership and received an investment from prolific horror producer Jason Blum.  https://americanimmersiontheater.com/ https://www.murdermysteryco.com/   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Scott Cramton's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Born with a cleft palate, Scott underwent seven surgeries by fourth grade and overcame speech challenges through dedicated therapy. His love for the arts became his driving force, leading to the creation of American Immersion Theater, the premiere provider of immersive entertainment experiences.  With a passion for immersive and interactive entertainment, Scott has revolutionized the theater experience, creating engaging, participatory performances that captivate audiences. American Immersion Theater, the umbrella company for several niche theater businesses including The Murder Myster Co., has grown to offer a wide range of productions, from murder mystery dinners to elaborate interactive events. Scott's vision and creativity have positioned him as a leading immersive theater figure, consistently pushing traditional performance art's boundaries.  AIT has 25 locations across the country and employs over 2000 performers who are part of nearly 8000 shows a year. With scripts that have been performed over 50,000 times, Scott is one of the most produced immersive or even mystery playwrights in the world. From public and private parties to working with some of the largest brands like Lucas Films, Apple, Netflix and Disney, he also recently entered a strategic partnership and received an investment from prolific horror producer Jason Blum.  https://americanimmersiontheater.com/ https://www.murdermysteryco.com/   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Tara Young has worked for over 30 years as an Artistic Director and Associate on over a dozen Broadway Shows and International Cirque shows across the globe with some of the most respected names in the  Industry.  Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Tara began dancing at the age of three. Her dream was to be on Broadway and at just 19 years old she was fortunate enough to land her first job dancing with Liza Minnelli in “STEPPIN OUT at Radio City Music Hall”.  Within a few years, Tara knew that her passion was being part of the creative team that develops a Broadway Musical. She soon made the transition from performing to serving as an Associate Director/Choreographer.  Tara most recently was the Resident Director/Choreographer on the Broadway show New York, New York. Prior to this she lived in Dubai as the Artistic Director of La Perle, and then before this  she was The Artistic Director for The Han Show in Wuhan, China, both shows working with world renowned director Franco Dragone.    “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Tara Young has worked for over 30 years as an Artistic Director and Associate on over a dozen Broadway Shows and International Cirque shows across the globe with some of the most respected names in the  Industry.  Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Tara began dancing at the age of three. Her dream was to be on Broadway and at just 19 years old she was fortunate enough to land her first job dancing with Liza Minnelli in “STEPPIN OUT at Radio City Music Hall”.  Within a few years, Tara knew that her passion was being part of the creative team that develops a Broadway Musical. She soon made the transition from performing to serving as an Associate Director/Choreographer.  Tara most recently was the Resident Director/Choreographer on the Broadway show New York, New York. Prior to this she lived in Dubai as the Artistic Director of La Perle, and then before this  she was The Artistic Director for The Han Show in Wuhan, China, both shows working with world renowned director Franco Dragone.    @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Scott Osgood, acrobat turned Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging System Designer for Acrobatic Solutions, LLC, is the brain behind innovative deceleration and winch decoupling systems for live shows and UAVs. His pioneering work earned him the prestigious Thea Award for Technical Innovation. Launching his career at Sarasota’s Sailor Circus, Scott’s global performances and rigging expertise led to significant contributions to top entertainment entities. His designs have been featured in Cirque du Soleil productions and Disney projects. Scott enjoys life’s journeys with his family of 5.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Scott Osgood, acrobat turned Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging System Designer for Acrobatic Solutions, LLC, is the brain behind innovative deceleration and winch decoupling systems for live shows and UAVs. His pioneering work earned him the prestigious Thea Award for Technical Innovation. Launching his career at Sarasota’s Sailor Circus, Scott’s global performances and rigging expertise led to significant contributions to top entertainment entities. His designs have been featured in Cirque du Soleil productions and Disney projects. Scott enjoys life’s journeys with his family of 5.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Lisa Hopkins is an award winning communicator and ICF Certified Professional Life Coach, CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner at Wide Open Stages. A “Creative Energy Optimizer”, Lisa specializes in working with creative professionals in the entertainment industry. She is an expert at shifting mindset & energy and using her intuition to tap into her client’s highest potential and uncover what is holding them back from leading their created life. A passionate artistic professional herself, Lisa has over 30 years of experience working in the performing arts industry in NYC as a director, choreographer, producer, writer and dance educator. She is the Communicator Award winning host of the popular podcast STOPTIME: Live in the Moment which is ranked in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide. Her book “The Places Where There Are Space: Cultivating a Life of Creative Possibilities”  is scheduled to be released this summer.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com  

Lisa Hopkins is an award winning communicator and ICF Certified Professional Life Coach, CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner at Wide Open Stages. A “Creative Energy Optimizer”, Lisa specializes in working with creative professionals in the entertainment industry. She is an expert at shifting mindset & energy and using her intuition to tap into her client’s highest potential and uncover what is holding them back from leading their created life. A passionate artistic professional herself, Lisa has over 30 years of experience working in the performing arts industry in NYC as a director, choreographer, producer, writer and dance educator. She is the Communicator Award winning host of the popular podcast STOPTIME: Live in the Moment which is ranked in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide. Her book “The Places Where There Are Space: Cultivating a Life of Creative Possibilities”  is scheduled to be released this summer.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Laurent is a lighting and video designer who works both in public spaces and for the performing arts. He has contributed to various creative projects and heads Projet Blanc. He has collaborated with multiple creative entities in Quebec, such as  L’Agence Spatiale, Inc. Ex-Machina,  FLIP Fabrique, Cirque du Soleil, and Cirque Eloize.   Laurent Routhier’s approach combines technical expertise, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of storytelling. His lighting designs enhance the overall experience for audiences and artists alike.   After studying cinema and photography, Laurent Routhier decided to specialize in lighting design for stage and architecture.  Over the years, he has designed lights for projects of artists around the world. Over the past few years, he has spent a lot of time pursuing different applications for the combined use of video and lighting in the creation of scenic environments. These explorations lead him to design lighting, video and stage concepts of numerous shows and events. His academic training and his vast experience of large-scale events have also helped him in designing lighting and video for more than twenty television broadcast live performances.   After studying cinema and photography, Laurent Routhier decided to specialize in lighting design for stage and architecture.  Over the years, he has designed lights for projects of artists around the world. Over the past few years, he has spent a lot of time pursuing different applications for the combined use of video and lighting in the creation of scenic environments. These explorations lead him to design lighting, video and stage concepts of numerous shows and events. His academic training and his vast experience of large-scale events have also helped him in designing lighting and video for more than twenty television broadcast live performances.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Laurent is a lighting and video designer who works both in public spaces and for the performing arts. He has contributed to various creative projects and heads Projet Blanc. He has collaborated with multiple creative entities in Quebec, such as  L’Agence Spatiale, Inc. Ex-Machina,  FLIP Fabrique, Cirque du Soleil, and Cirque Eloize.  Laurent Routhier’s approach combines technical expertise, artistic vision, and a deep understanding of storytelling. His lighting designs enhance the overall experience for audiences and artists alike. After studying cinema and photography, Laurent Routhier decided to specialize in lighting design for stage and architecture.  Over the years, he has designed lights for projects of artists around the world. Over the past few years, he has spent a lot of time pursuing different applications for the combined use of video and lighting in the creation of scenic environments. These explorations lead him to design lighting, video and stage concepts of numerous shows and events. His academic training and his vast experience of large-scale events have also helped him in designing lighting and video for more than twenty television broadcast live performances.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com    

Brad is a senior associate and sound designer at Apeiro Design, a theatrical consulting firm specializing in the design of theater and immersive experiences worldwide. Brad heads up the sound design sub commission for OISTAT (Organization International of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Technicians) who are presently planning the sound activities for World Stage Design 2025 in UAE. Brad is a NYC based sound designer where he designed I NEED THAT on Broadway and was the associate for CHOIR BOY which won the Tony award for Best Sound in 2019. In addition to his design work, Brad is an educator, offering workshops and classes globally on sound design, engineering, and the consulting process. You can reach Brad at www.BradWard.net or www.ApeiroDesign.com.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Brad is a senior associate and sound designer at Apeiro Design, a theatrical consulting firm specializing in the design of theater and immersive experiences worldwide. Brad heads up the sound design sub commission for OISTAT (Organization International of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Technicians) who are presently planning the sound activities for World Stage Design 2025 in UAE. Brad is a NYC based sound designer where he designed I NEED THAT on Broadway and was the associate for CHOIR BOY which won the Tony award for Best Sound in 2019. In addition to his design work, Brad is an educator, offering workshops and classes globally on sound design, engineering, and the consulting process. You can reach Brad at www.BradWard.net or www.ApeiroDesign.com.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Jennifer is an Artistic Director and Founder of BPM Productions, an event entertainment company based in Hong Kong. BPM or “Beats per minute” derived from Jennifer’s early career as a dancer and choreographer. With over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry she has worked on shows and concerts globally, from London, New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai. She has created shows for Adidas, Jaguar, K11 Musea, Dom Perignon, Oglivy, and the Asian Music Awards. Jennifer’s ability to bring to life audacious, creative ideas to the stage as well as her work with music artists has won many awards including Sergey Lazarev, MTV Russia Best Live Act 2008, and G.E.M, Outstanding Performer Award 2009 and 2010.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Jennifer is an Artistic Director and Founder of BPM Productions, an event entertainment company based in Hong Kong. BPM or “Beats per minute” derived from Jennifer’s early career as a dancer and choreographer. With over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry she has worked on shows and concerts globally, from London, New York, Hong Kong and Shanghai. She has created shows for Adidas, Jaguar, K11 Musea, Dom Perignon, Oglivy, and the Asian Music Awards. Jennifer’s ability to bring to life audacious, creative ideas to the stage as well as her work with music artists has won many awards including Sergey Lazarev, MTV Russia Best Live Act 2008, and G.E.M, Outstanding Performer Award 2009 and 2010.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Gregg T. Daniel is best known for his recurring role as David Carter in HBO’s show Insecure. In addition, he plays Reverend Daniels on another one of HBO’s hit shows True Blood. With over 100 credits in film and television, Gregg’s roles span the spectrum from comedy (I Am Not Okay With This) to drama (Insecure) to procedurals (911, Grey’s Anatomy), science fiction (Star Trek: Voyager) and children’s shows (Austin & Ally, Kickin’ It). Big screen credits include Spiderman 3, 7th & Union, and Truth Or Dare. Gregg recurred on HBO’s Insecure and starred in the award-winning film 7th And Union. Currently, he is set to be in the upcoming sequel of Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux. Gregg is a very accomplished theater director. He is a founding member and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles-based Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble. He was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award for helming the Los Angeles production of “Kwame Kwei-Armah’s Elmina’s Kitchen”, also winning the NAACP Award for Best Ensemble for 2013. In addition, he has directed three August Wilson Plays. Prior, his stage direction included 2009’s acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard’s “Heroes”, Sybyl Walker’s “Beneath Rippling Waters”, Lee Blessing’s “Cobb”, and Frank McGuinness's “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me”. Gregg also directed Pulitzer Prize-winning author August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” For Theatre 150 in Ojai, California, he directed Athol Fugards’ “Sizwe Bansi”, Diana Son’s “Stop Kiss”, and the 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner, “I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright”. Gregg has also directed and acted in various theater productions including, “Hamlet”, “Radio Golf”, and “Les Blancs”. He recently directed his fourth August Wilson play, "King Hedley II," at A Noise Within Theatre and is set to direct his fifth. This marks the halfway mark through the playwright's ten-play cycle.   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Gregg T. Daniel is best known for his recurring role as David Carter in HBO’s show Insecure. In addition, he plays Reverend Daniels on another one of HBO’s hit shows True Blood. With over 100 credits in film and television, Gregg’s roles span the spectrum from comedy (I Am Not Okay With This) to drama (Insecure) to procedurals (911, Grey’s Anatomy), science fiction (Star Trek: Voyager) and children’s shows (Austin & Ally, Kickin’ It). Big screen credits include Spiderman 3, 7th & Union, and Truth Or Dare. Gregg recurred on HBO’s Insecure and starred in the award-winning film 7th And Union. Currently, he is set to be in the upcoming sequel of Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux. Gregg is a very accomplished theater director. He is a founding member and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles-based Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble. He was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award for helming the Los Angeles production of “Kwame Kwei-Armah’s Elmina’s Kitchen”, also winning the NAACP Award for Best Ensemble for 2013. In addition, he has directed three August Wilson Plays. Prior, his stage direction included 2009’s acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard’s “Heroes”, Sybyl Walker’s “Beneath Rippling Waters”, Lee Blessing’s “Cobb”, and Frank McGuinness's “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me”. Gregg also directed Pulitzer Prize-winning author August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” For Theatre 150 in Ojai, California, he directed Athol Fugards’ “Sizwe Bansi”, Diana Son’s “Stop Kiss”, and the 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner, “I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright”. Gregg has also directed and acted in various theater productions including, “Hamlet”, “Radio Golf”, and “Les Blancs”. He recently directed his fourth August Wilson play, "King Hedley II," at A Noise Within Theatre and is set to direct his fifth. This marks the halfway mark through the playwright's ten-play cycle.   @stagelync Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The StageLync Podcast is a branch of our larger StageLync Community. Come visit us at www.stagelync.com

Join us for the final episode of The TheatreArtLife Podcast with our hosts, Anna, Kat, and Ana. Over the past 212 episodes, we've delved into the vibrant world of theatre, celebrating the passion, creativity, and resilience of the global performing arts community. In this special finale, our hosts will reminisce about the most memorable moments, insightful interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that have made this journey unforgettable. Most importantly, we extend our deepest gratitude to you, our listeners. Your support and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind every episode. But this is not goodbye. Stay tuned for the next exciting chapter as we transition to The StageLync Podcast. Thank you for being part of the TheatreArtLife family—we'll see you soon on StageLync!   “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @theatreartlife Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com

Join us for the final episode of The TheatreArtLife Podcast with our hosts, Anna, Kat, and Ana. Over the past 212 episodes, we've delved into the vibrant world of theatre, celebrating the passion, creativity, and resilience of the global performing arts community. In this special finale, our hosts will reminisce about the most memorable moments, insightful interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that have made this journey unforgettable. Most importantly, we extend our deepest gratitude to you, our listeners. Your support and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind every episode. But this is not goodbye. Stay tuned for the next exciting chapter as we transition to The StageLync Podcast. Thank you for being part of the TheatreArtLife family—we'll see you soon on StageLync!   @theatreartlife Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com