Cherie B. Tay is a stage manager and multimedia artist. She is also a professional photographer, videographer, and voiceover artist. Broadway and Tour credits include: Hadestown, Amelie, Gettin' The Band Back Together, War Horse, In The Heights. Her photography work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Skittles Broadway Live, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and numerous other publications. Cherie's website: www.cheriebtay.com Instagram: @cheriebtay @cheriebtayvo Miss Hearing Stage Manager...
Nov 09, 2020•52 min•Ep. 28
A discussion of MMT (Modern Monetary Theory) with comic book creator Miguel Guerra and theatrical lighting designer Ethan Steimel. Succinct Explanation of MMT (VIDEO) - Ethan's recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QYJjisPMQY Modern Monetary Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Monetary_Theory The Deficit Myth - by Stephanie Kelton: https://stephaniekelton.com/book/ Seven Deadly Innocent Frauds of Economic Development - by Warren Mosler (FREE): http://moslereconomics-kg5winhht...
Nov 02, 2020•54 min•Ep. 27
Miguel Guerra, illustrator and comic book creator, explains how he has financially sustained a career, while raising two kids, and living as an American in Paris (pun intended). Miguel is an American illustrator and comic book creator living in Paris with his co-writer Suzy Dias. Together they founded 7 Robots Inc with comic book titles such as Samurai Elf, Wolf Boy & His Magical Warriors, and Past Due, a satirical comic about powerful corporations forcing creating a world in which people mu...
Oct 26, 2020•38 min•Ep. 26
Stage manager Cody Renard Richard discusses his finances from growing up in Houston, Texas to moving to NYC and stage managing on Broadway. Cody Renard Richard is a stage manager for Broadway, television, circus, and opera. Most recently he was production stage manager for Broadway’s Freestyle Love Supreme and he worked on the 2020 MTV VMAs. Other credits include: 12 Broadway shows, Cirque Du Soleil: OVO, 2019 Tony Awards, Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Hairspray Live!, and The Wize Live! Cody is...
Oct 19, 2020•50 min•Ep. 25
Screenwriter and director Kevin T Morales discusses his finances from growing up in Los Angeles, directing theatre in San Francisco, and moving to New York City to write and direct films. Today’s guest is screenwriter and director Kevin T Morales. Originally from Los Angeles, he has been artistic director of two theatre companies in California and has worked post production in Hollywood. Since 2008 he has been based in Brooklyn with his wife and two children. Kevin has worked at the New York Pub...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 24
Actor Geovonday Jones discusses his financial journey from growing up in St. Louis to moving to New York City and establishing a career of acting, directing, and teaching theatre. Geovonday Jones is an actor, director, and educator based in Brooklyn. He has directed Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Motherf-er with the Hat and Suzan-Lori Park’s In The Blood. Geo has also directed concerts and operas, as well as been an acting coach for opera singers. As an actor he has been in Lynn Nottage’s Sweat and Tarel...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 23
Musician Geoff Gersh talks about his career with The Blue Man Group, creating ambient soundscapes on electric guitar, and residencies as an artist. PART TWO of our interview. Geoff has played in the band for The Blue Man Group off Broadway and has played in the pit for Rock of Ages on Broadway. He creates soundscapes on the electric guitar via his moniker Ambient Fields.
Sep 30, 2020•31 min•Ep. 22
Musician Geoff Gersh talks finances as an electric guitar and zither player for more than twenty years. PART ONE of our interview. Geoff has played in the band for The Blue Man Group off Broadway and has played in the pit for Rock of Ages on Broadway. He creates soundscapes on the electric guitar via his moniker Ambient Fields.
Sep 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 22
Ashley Tabatabai talks about the balance of making money in a "regular" job while simultaneously being an actor and filmmaker in Leeds, England.
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 21
Theatre investor Ira Gilbert and wellness coach Jason Daley Kennedy chat about producing theatre, the importance of trust, and educating white people on anti-racism.
Sep 14, 2020•59 min•Ep. 20
Ariel Estrada has obtained $500,000 worth of grants for non profit arts organizations in NYC. He discusses his grant writing experience and some of the ins and outs of the process.
Sep 07, 2020•16 min•Ep. 19
Ariel Estrada, actor, director, and arts advocate talks about his financial journey and why he formed Leviathan Lab to promote Asian American practitioners of theatre and film.
Sep 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 19
Cynthia Winstead discusses finances throughout her career as a costume designer and professor. We also discuss how scholarships and endowments work.
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 18
An interview with Dennis Size, the Vice President of Design at The Lighting Design Group (LDG), a major news and event lighting company in North America. He explains how LDG has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and why the #RedAlertRESTART event and the RESTART Act are necessary. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA #SaveOurStages Interview by Ethan Steimel
Aug 30, 2020•56 min•Ep. 17
Franklin Trapp, artistic director of The Forestburgh Playhouse, shares his experiences of adapting his season and laying off 100 technicians, designers, musicians, and actors. Ethan discusses lighting up the Playhouse in RED for #RedAlertRESTART. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA #SaveOurStages Interview by Ethan Steimel
Aug 28, 2020•21 min•Ep. 17
Charles Ford, owner of Vue Show Design Group in Chicago, discusses his involvement in the #RedAlertRESTART event urging Congress to pass the RESTART Act to provide financial assistance to live event businesses affected by COVID-19 and to extend PUA for displaced workers. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA Interview by Ethan Steimel
Aug 27, 2020•17 min•Ep. 17
An interview with lighting designer Sammy Ross about the predicament of live event workers during the time of COVID-19. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA Interview by Ethan Steimel
Aug 26, 2020•30 min•Ep. 17
Michael Strickland is the founder of Bandit Lites, a major North American entertainment lighting company. He worked tirelessly to advise congressional members to pass the CARES Act and is currently advising congress to pass the RESTART Act to provide financial assistance to small businesses and to extend PUA (unemployment benefits) for displaced workers. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA Interview by Ethan Steimel
Aug 25, 2020•28 min•Ep. 17
An interview with Mishqah Parthiephal about growing up in Durban, South Africa and becoming an actress in Johannesburg and around the world.
Aug 24, 2020•54 min•Ep. 17
An interview with Steve Woods on his journey from being an on the road lighting designer to becoming a professor of lighting design.
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 16
Интервью с Дарьей Вергизовой о её карьере балетмейстера в Санкт-Петербурге, Россия. Daria Vergizova - Choreographer Elena Notkina interviews Daria Vergizova about being a choreographer in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Aug 10, 2020•50 min•Ep. 15
An interview with Elena Notkina covering her journey from being a choreographer in St. Petersburg, Russia to moving to New York City. Елена Ноткина - хореограф: Интервью с Еленой Ноткиной, повествующее о её пути от карьеры хореографа в Санкт-Петербурге, Россия, до переезда в Нью-Йорк. To attend an online concert of Elena's works, visit https://elena-notkina-choreography.eventbrite.com
Aug 10, 2020•49 min•Ep. 15
An interview with Cricket S Myers on her journey from being a Physics major to becoming a sound designer in LA.
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 14
An interview with Cláudio Botelho covering his journey from Minas Gerais, Brazil to becoming a producer in Rio De Janeiro.
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 13
Entrevista com Cláudio Botelho, cobrindo sua jornada de Minas Gerais para se tornar um produtor no Rio de Janeiro.
Jul 27, 2020•34 min•Ep. 13
An interview with Sergio Trujillo covering his journey from Cali, Colombia becoming a choreographer on Broadway.
Jul 20, 2020•45 min•Ep. 12
An interview with Nina Goldman covering her journey from New York City to becoming a dancer on Broadway.
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 11
An interview with Trudy Dalgleish covering her journey from Canberra, New South Wales to becoming a lighting designer in Sydney.
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 10
An interview with Billy Kidd covering her journey from Canada to becoming a magician in Bath, England.
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 9
An interview with Kathy Perkins covering her journey from Mobile, Alabama to becoming a lighting designer and theatre historian focusing on African Diaspora Women.
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 8
