The StageLync Podcast

Ep.7: Tara Young: Artistic Director - “You have a story to tell” (Video)

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. 
 
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Ep.6: Scott Osgood: Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer - “Planning and training for when things go wrong is important.” (Audio)

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.
 
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Ep.6: Scott Osgood: Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer - “Planning and training for when things go wrong is important.” (Video)

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.
 
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Ep5: Lisa Hopkins: Certified Professional Life Coach - “We all have a certain amount of energy; it's how you use it that matters.” (Audio)

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.
 
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Ep5: Lisa Hopkins: Certified Professional Life Coach - “We all have a certain amount of energy; it's how you use it that matters.” (Video)

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.
 
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Ep4: Laurent Routhier: Lighting and Video Designer - “There’s no good answer on how to build a show” (Audio)

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.
 
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Ep4: Laurent Routhier: Lighting and Video Designer - “There’s no good answer on how to build a show” (Video)

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.
 
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Ep3: Brad Ward: Sound Designer - “Sound is another character in the show” (Audio)

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.
 
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Ep3: Brad Ward: Sound Designer - “Sound is another character in the show” (Video)

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.
 
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Ep2: Jennifer Chiang: Artistic Director - “Running a Business Takes a Lot of Creativity” (Audio)

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.
 
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