The StageLync Podcast

Episode 170 – Artistic Finance collaboration with Linda Essig

In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Linda Essig.
Linda Essig, MFA, PhD, and former lighting designer, was appointed Baruch College’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs on July 1, 2021. She previously served as dean of the College of Arts & Letters at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) where she was responsible for nine academic departments, four centers, and the Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery. Prior to Cal State LA, Dr. Essig was director of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programs for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University (ASU) and founding director of its School of Theatre and Film. She also served as chair of the Department of Theatre & Drama and director of University Theatre at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Essig has authored four books and numerous articles and book chapters on both arts entrepreneurship and theatrical lighting design. 
Her most recent book, published in 2022, is ‘Creative Infrastructures: Artists, Money, and Entrepreneurial Action’.
Artistic Finance with Ethan Steimel
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Episode 169 – Circus with Estefani Evans & Ammed Tuniziani

In this episode we are joined by Estefani Evans and Ammed Tuniziani, talking all things circus. Estefani Evans is a 33-year-old flying trapeze artist who has been in the industry for more than 20 years. She has been traveling the world to perform since 2007. Originally born in São Paulo Brazil, Estefani is a 5th generation traditional circus performer who began her career at the age of 14. She is currently touring with Cirque Du Soleil’s Alegria, while juggling flying trapeze, a main character role, dance captain, wife, and mom of two.
Ammed Tuniziani is a 32-year-old flying trapeze artist from Venezuela. He is a third generation of a traditional circus family. He started flying trapeze at the age of 8, which has led him to working for 3 different Cirque Du Soleil shows, as well as many others shows across the world. Ammed was a winner of the ‘Golden Clown’ at the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in 2020 with his troupe. He also performed a quadruple somersault in the act, one of the most legendary tricks on trapeze. He is currently on tour with Alegria, along with his wife and 2 kids.
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Episode 168 – Artistic Finance collaboration with Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew

In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew. Jeanette is an award-winning designer for theatre, opera, dance, musical, music performances, installation, and immersive experiences. As a designer, she aims to create a visual environment that is organically integrated into the landscape and language of the production. 
Her works have been seen across US cities and internationally at Havana (Cuba), Prague (Czech Republic), Lima (Peru), Edinburgh (Scotland), Tokyo (Japan), Graz (Austria), Shanghai (China), Paris (France), and Bloemfontein (South Africa).
Jeanette is the Associate Arts Professor and Head of Lighting Design Training with NYU’s Department of Drama Production & Design Studio (P&D), and is a member of Woodshed Collective and Caborca, a member of USA29, and is a recipient of the NEA/TCG Career Development Program.
Artistic Finance with Ethan Steimel
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Episode 167 – Multifaceted work in the Arts with Kylie McOmish

In this episode we are joined by Kylie McOmish, talking multifaceted work in the Arts and live entertainment. Kylie is a passionate and talented ambassador for the arts, major events, culture, and destination development. She is a trusted leader in strategic planning and the delivery of high-profile international events, productions, and location activations. Her skills in across-site coordination and development, human resources, contractor engagement, stakeholder management, finance, budget administration, and strategic planning have made her an invaluable addition to international executive leadership teams. With such a vast background in performing arts and cultural programs, Kylie is a wealth of knowledge in this area of the industry and a born leader.
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Episode 166 – Artistic Finance collaboration with Camille Schenkkan and Jessica Champagne Hansen

In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Camille Schenkkan and Jessica Champagne Hansen.
Camille Schenkkan is the Deputy Managing Director for Center Theatre Group. Before moving into that position, she led workforce development and emerging artist programming at CTG starting in 2012. Camille is proud to teach in the Master of Arts Administration Program at Goucher College as well as the Department of Theatre and Dance at Cal State LA, and she has served on the Advisory Board for Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles and the Program Committee for the California State Summer School for the Arts.
Jessica Champagne Hansen is a Los Angeles based costume designer and technician with credits in theatre, dance, film, television, commercials, theme parks, and corporate clients. She is a published author, and her work has been featured in numerous theatre journals and books. Jessica is proud to be the head faculty and creator of the costume program at East Los Angeles College in the Theater Arts Department. She is a member of IATSE Local 829 and serves on the Publication Committee for USITT, and Jessica received an MFA in Costume Design from University of California, Irvine and a BFA in Costume Design & Technology from Emerson College.
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Artistic Finance with Ethan Steimel
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Episode 165 – Working and lecturing in the Performing Arts with Billy Sy

In this episode we are joined by Billy Sy, talking all things working and lecturing in the Performing Arts. Billy Sy is an actor, singer, theatre maker and lecturer at the School of Drama at Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He has acted in a wide range of productions on stage and screen in HK and abroad, including musical theatre, plays, experimental theatre, and films.
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Episode 164 – Multidisciplined theatre art with Patricia Marjorie

Patricia Marjorie is a Brazilian multidisciplinary theatre artist based in New York with works on costume design, props, set design, directing and performing. Her past works include: Wolf Play directed by Dustin Wills at MCC, Public Obscenities at SOHO REP written and directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury; costume and props for Modern Swimwear directed by Meghan Finn. Patricia’s recent works include: costume designer for Simon and His Shoes by Meghan Finn; set design for Re MEMORI by Nambi E. Kelley (WP Theater); props for You Will Get Sick directed by Sam Pinkelton (Roundabout Theatre); Montag directed by Dustin Wills (Soho Rep); Ulysses and The Seagull by Elevator Repair Service, Eva Luna by Repertório Espanhol; Notes on Killing Seven Oversight… by Mara Vélez Meléndez (Soho Rep), 7 Minutes (Waterwell, dir. Mei Ann Teo), Black Exhibition by Jeremy O. Harris directed by Machel Ross, SKiNFoLK by Jillian Walker, In the Southern Breeze(Rattlestick).
Patricia has also recently directed What Will Become of Kaaron? (The Tank) and her own work as a playwright A Song to Keep the Wolves Awake (The Tank). Her goal is to continue developing a theatre-making practice that transcends illustrative storytelling, using theatre as a voice for marginalised and oppressed communities. 
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Episode 163 – Performance medicine with Kaz Finnin

In this episode we are joined by Kaz Finnin, talking all things performance medicine. Kaz is the head of performance medicine at big top touring show Alegría by Cirque du Soleil. With over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist, and a recently completed MBA, Kaz is passionate about leading high performing teams to deliver quality care to performing artists. Kaz worked in sporting, military, and digital health environments before joining Cirque du Soleil in 2019.
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Episode 162 – Production with Rob Penalver

In this episode we are joined by Anna's friend and active colleague Rob Penalver, talking all things production. Rob has extensive experience in all aspects of production. Throughout his extensive and successful career, he has had the opportunity to work with some of the most recognized and diverse companies in the world, including Apple, the Grammy Awards, F1 Ferrari Team, the Art Basel Fair, MTV, as well as government entities such the United States Army, the city of New York, the city of Miami Beach and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In addition to graduating from the School of Film Production, Rob also attended the School of Business & Management, which has helped him manage large-scale projects with budgets exceeding $100 million and more than 1,200 employees under his commands. His more than 20 years of experience in different continents, his leadership, his skills, and his ability to resolve unexpected situations with calm thinking and common sense have made him a true reference in the entertainment industry worldwide. 
As a Senior Producer, Rob is without a doubt the person you can trust with any project, no matter how large or small. You can rest assured that the project will always be developed to the highest standards and within the agreed upon timeline.
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Episode 161 – Stage management with Dillon Evans

In this episode we are joined by Dillon Evans, talking all things Stage Management. Dillon is a Stage Manager from Southern California, and he now resides in Las Vegas. Currently, he is a Show Caller at AWAKENING, a $120 million USD spectacle at Wynn Las Vegas. 
Before creating AWAKENING in 2022, Dillon lived outside of the USA for 6 years of his career. Most recently, he was a Senior Stage Manager in operations for Expo 2020 Dubai. Working on thousands of shows with performers, artists and musicians from around the globe. Prior to that, he was a Show Caller with The House of Dancing Water in Macau, and a Stage Manager with the Mainland China tour of Cavalia. Dillon’s additional work includes Cirque du Soleil, Five Currents, Thinkwell Group, MTV Television Networks, Walking with Dinosaurs, and The Old Globe Theatre. Dillon received his bachelors in Stage Management from the California Institute of the Arts.
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