Director, choreographer, filmmaker, and dancer Yara Travieso shares her experiences with the dark side, finding a healthier way of working, coming from a creative family, the economy of art, and deciding where to put your energy. www.yaratravieso.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dancer and teacher Jamal Callender shares his experiences keeping out of the dark side, the strength he's finding in reexamining his approach to fitness and nutrition, the role technology plays in keeping him connected to his family and loved ones while dancing in Germany, the institutional differences in dance in Europe as opposed to the U.S.A., speaking up for yourself and your colleagues in a company setting, and starting the Barbados Dance Project. Check out the awesome work he's doing here:...
Actress and director Delia Kropp shares her experiences with the dark side, advocating for transgender actors and stories in the Chicago theatre scene, re-entering the profession, and the importance of pursuing opportunities you're passionate about. Check out her current work here: www.therealdelia.com. Feldenkrais lesson audio recordings mentioned can be found here: www.kinesophics.ca/category/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor Charlie Russell, currently performing in The Play That Goes Wrong on Broadway, shares her experiences with the dark side, creating work with a longterm company of artists, growing in a performance and owning your choices, the long journey The Play That Goes Wrong has taken to go from performing in a pub to running the show on Broadway, taking care of yourself during a long wrong of a very physical show, and exploring New York City. Check out everything Mischief Theatre is up to here: http:...
Filmmaker Kat Hidalgo and Actor Anna Martine Freeman share their experiences with the dark side, being an advocate for yourself and others, Kat's move from Ecuador to Canada, the Olivier Award-winning play Rotterdam that Anna is currently starring in in London, travel, activism, being proactive as queer artists, and friendship. Check out Kat's film work here: http://kat-hidalgo.com and keep informed of Anna's acting work on Twitter @annamartine_ and @RotterdamPlay. Learn more about your ad choic...
Actress and founder of The Artist Co-op Rachel Berger shares her experiences with the dark side, how she decided to pursue her new endeavor in creating a co-working space for artists, fundraising, mentors, bringing people together, and she gives us a tour of the space! Check out The Artist Co-op here: www.theartistco-op.com Check out The Compass Podcast Facebook page for video of this mini live episode take by Dominique Taylor of The Storyscape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
Actress, singer, dancer, and producer Miranda Noelle Wilson shares her experiences with the dark side, building a community in NYC, feeding yourself artistically, starting a new theatre company, day jobs and transitions, and looking at the big picture. Check out what she's up to: www.mirandanoellewilson.com and www.clutchproductions.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Compass Podcast, Episode 78: Garrett David Kim is now online! Playwright and educator Garrett David Kim shares his experiences with the dark side, growing as a playwright, finding your footing after college, and his educational work with the kids at The 52nd St Project here in NYC. Check out his work at garrettdkim.com and 52project.org! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actress Amelia McClain shares her thoughts on the dark side, the paths that being a reader for casting directors has opened up for her, becoming a parent as an artist, auditioning, and her approach to being an understudy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Compass Podcast, Episode 76: Ben Bartolone is now online! Playwright, actor, and producer Ben Bartolone shares his experiences with the dark side, discovering his love for playwriting, not being precious with your work, the importance of mentors helping younger artists, and The Bluestone Project which aims to foster empathy in our oft-divided nation. You can find more information about that work at: www.facebook.com/TheBluestoneProject/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
The Compass Podcast, Episode 75: Danny Mefford. Choreographer Danny Mefford shares his experiences with the dark side, when he started identifying as a choreographer instead of a performer, the nature of collaboration, his artistic mentors, and challenging yourself. Danny's choreography can currently be seen in New York in Venus at the Signature Theatre, and Dear Evan Hansen at The Music Box Theatre on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor Alex Hanna shares his experiences with the dark side, self-compassion, the support of family, sustaining a long run of a play, and streamlining his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Visual artist Yazmany Arboleda shares his experiences with the dark side, the power of creating art in public spaces, following your heart instead of working within the system, valuing yourself, asking for help, and his latest project Espejismo, which asks the question "When people see you, what would you like them to know?". Check it out and share your own reflection at http://espejismo.art Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Compass Podcast, Episode 72: Dr. Lisa Hodge Kander. Director and teacher Dr. Lisa Hodge Kander shares her experiences with the dark side, her extensive work with youth theater, going back to school to get her PhD, the importance of defining success for yourself and building a community that can truly support you, raising a family, and the role of the artist as activist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Director Rob Goudy shares his experiences with the dark side, navigating the theatre scene in his hometown of Minneapolis, looking for new ways to support yourself as an artist, growing up in the theatre, his dream spaces to direct a show in, plus some awesome recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor and illustrator Jessica Love shares her experiences with the dark side, managing expectations, growing up in a family of artists, finding power in illustration and deciding to make that work another part of her career as opposed to a hobby, and the process of developing a children's book and finding a publisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Craftsperson and business owner Sarah Kirkham shares her experiences moving from building theatrical props to making handcrafted leather goods and starting her own company with her business partner, putting down roots in Milwaukee, being open to new opportunities, and her love for the National Park System. Check out her beautiful work at www.tactilecraftworks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actress Kahyun Kim shares her experiences with the dark side, moving to the United States from South Korea to pursue acting, navigating the TV/Film world in LA, the support of family and friends, the casting process as an asian actress, and the new play Linda Vista by Tracy Letts that she's currently in rehearsals for at Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's mini episode, host Leah Walsh talks about hard decisions, and reads an excerpt from a talk Patti Smith gave at the Louisiana Literature Festival August 24, 2012, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. See footage of the talk here: https://vimeo.com/57857893 Check back next week for a new full episode of The Compass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Violist and teacher Dawn Michelle Johnson shares her experiences with the dark side, being a passionate and involved teacher, finding ways to empower artists of color in classical music, becoming a parent, and how her faith influences her art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor, writer and producer Emma Ramos shares her experiences with the dark side, making a big career change, co-producing her own web series, the healing power of comedy, family, and taking care of yourself during a stressful political climate. She is currently appearing in Frontieres Sans Frontieres by Phillip Howze at The Bushwick Starr, March 1-18, 2017. Check out her digital series BUTS at www.butswebseries.com, and her other work at www.emmaramos.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Actor James Davis shares his thoughts on avoiding the dark side, being open to any path as an actor, New York City, taking time to uproot everything and travel, the support of family, and collaboration. Currently appearing in Mother of Invention by James License at Abingdon Theatre Company. Check out his work here: www.jamesdavisactor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Costume Designer Caitlin Cisek shares her experiences with the dark side, juggling freelance design work, teaching, being a part of the national theatre conversation, and collaboration. Check out her work here: www.caitlincisek.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Writer and actress Megan Donahue shares her experiences with the dark side, transitioning to a new city, freelance writing, producing your own work, being an actor in a play you wrote, and free theatre. Check out her current production in Chicago: www.accomplicetheatre.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dancer Erica Badgeley shares her experiences with the dark side, dancing in Europe, the differences between the dance communities in America and Europe, negotiating visas and health insurance, and reevaluating your goals. Check out her blog at: www.dancingacrossborders.blogspot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode begins with an article by Margaret Atwood. Comedian, writer, and performer Ariana Seigel shares her experiences with the dark side, managing anxiety, mental health for artists (she has recently started coaching artists, finding ways to fulfill career goals and overcome mental/emotional blocks), and the hustle of being a comedy writer and performer in NYC. www.arianaseigel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor Frankie J. Alvarez of HBO's Looking, and husband of host Leah Walsh, (this episode picks up where the Live Episode 1 of The Compass left off, released 11/11/16) shares his experiences with the dark side, speaking up as a Latino actor, the importance of community, going back to his hometown to shoot a film, and approaching auditions. Check out his website: www.frankiejalvarez.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actress and singer songwriter Laura Gragtmans shares her experiences with the dark side, writing and producing her own album, auditioning, the renewing qualities of winter, and being in a relationship with another artist. Laura was a guest on The Compass Live Episode in November, but the audio was not able to be released. This is a full conversation with Laura, please go back and listen to the Live Episode (released on 11/11/2016) to hear her sing the wonderful song New York City from her album ...
Visual artist and podcaster Justin Favela shares his experiences starting a podcast (Latinos Who Lunch), building a life as an artist in Las Vegas, getting his family involved in his work, dealing with stereotypes, his current installation at The Denver Art Museum, and staying motivated. Check out his work and wonderful podcast here: www.justinfavela.net www.latinoswholunch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actress and blogger Ashley Grombol shares her experiences with the dark side, building community as an actor, starting a blog from scratch, pursuing an Equity card, producing, and being married to another artist. Check out Ashley’s popular baking and style blog at www.domesticbatch.com and her acting work at www.ashleygrombol.com. Please take a moment to leave a rating or review in the iTunes store to help other artists find The Compass! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
