The StageLync Podcast

Episode 154 – Technical Production with Drew Himmelrich

In this episode we are joined by Drew Himmelrich, talking all things technical production. Drew is a young professional in the concert touring and live event industry. He has been a Mechanical Design Engineer at TAIT for four years and recently moved to the Integration team. His passion for technical theatre work first showed itself as he set up stages as a little kid in his kindergarten classroom and has continued and grown. He went to Carnegie Mellon to study Production Technology and Management, and has been loving professional life since graduating in 2018.
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Episode 153 – Performance with John Devereaux

In this episode we are joined by John Devereaux, talking all things performance. Since earning his BFA from TCU, Devereaux has performed in RENT, Dreamgirls, originated a role in the world premiere of Recorded in Hollywood, and is currently touring with the ensemble of Hamilton: An American Musical. The Houston native has also gained a captive audience of 130,000 followers and counting on Instagram and TikTok, where he shares snippets of his life backstage and engages with fans.
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Episode 152 – Performance with Nathanael Philip Mosher

In this episode we are joined by Nathanael Philip Mosher, talking all things performance. Nathanael is a comedian, poet, singer-songwriter, and aspiring human being. His love of words has led him from poetry to stand-up, singing to songwriting, all while continuing his love for the effervescent glow of poetry through performance and spoken word. As a poet, Nathan’s poetry journey began at age 7 when he was chosen out of his third grade class to read a poem about the school janitor who was leaving after 20 years of service. The poem read, “You help us not slip. You help us not trip…” and so on. Thus, his penchant for rhyming and rhythm was born. At age 10, he was chosen by his 5th grade teacher to enter the Young Storytellers program where his play about a man becoming king of the Martians was acted by “Phil of The Future” star, Ricky Ullman. He continued to write poetry, entering in local workshops such as the historic Beyond Baroque poetry theatre in Venice, California, and eventually the California State Summer School for The Arts at Cal Arts, where he earned notable distinction of becoming a California Arts Scholar. At the California State Summer School for the Arts, which features notable alum such as James Franco, Zac Efron, and Katherine McPhee, he learned his passion for sharing personal stories. 
At age 16, he began writing jokes, took to the stage, and began honing his craft at the age of 17 before he was even allowed into comedy clubs. While attending UCLA he took advantage of the burgeoning comedy scene, running shows in lecture halls, theatres, coffee shops, classrooms, and even parking lots, while continuing to perform nightly in the larger LA area. While at college, Nathan also performed around town, even getting a fake ID to perform at bars and comedy clubs. His voracious DIY work ethic compelled him to organize a variety of out of town tours, bringing his trademark informal yet, spellbinding words to stages in London, New York, Boston, D.C., San Francisco, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and as a semi-finalist in New York’s NBC Stand Up for Diversity Showcase. Mosher’s inherent ability to hustle while fostering his craft has elevated him to more recently work with respected acts like Maria Bamford, Ali Wong, and Jo Koy. During his senior year, he proudly signed to the prestigious management company 3Arts Entertainment which works alongside notable clients Kevin Hart, Aziz Ansari, and Amy Poehler.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 151 – Producing with Emma Bianco

In this episode we are joined by Emma Bianco, talking all things producing around the world. Emma has worked as a freelancer for over 12 years in production, operations and everything in between. With a passion for major events, comedy, music, circus and anything else that requires a stage, Emma has worked on a myriad of events such as Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Maroon 5 at the Pyramids and Dubai Expo 2020. Not to mention producing and hosting the touring Naked Cabaret. Originally from Australia, Emma has worked across 5 continents, rarely staying in the same place for longer than 3 months. Emma is currently working on the opening and closing ceremonies for the FIFA World Cup.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 150 – Singing and acting with Joshua Morgan

In this episode we are joined by Joshua Morgan, talking all things singing and acting. Joshua is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. A diverse, singing actor, his regional credits include roles at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Theatre Under the Stars, Folger Theatre, Triad Stage, Signature Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, North Carolina Theatre, amongst many others. He was last seen in the Broadway musical, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, having originated the role of legendary manager, Shelly Berger. Before that, he had most recently finished production on NBC’s upcoming series Lincoln. He is currently developing stories for TV and streaming content. Joshua also founded and runs a company called Artist’s Strategy, whose goal is to help freelance creative entrepreneurs develop strategic business plans and work towards a sustainable future in the arts.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 149 – Cirque du Soleil with Alana Clapp

In this episode we are joined by Alana Clapp, talking all things Cirque du Soleil. Alana began her career with Cirque du Soleil in 2009 with the show O at the Bellagio. She joined the Stage Management team of Mystère in 2012, and is currently the General Stage Manager for the company's longest running Las Vegas production. An advocate for arts educational programs and student mentorship, Alana has presented at various universities throughout the country. Some of her favorite roles outside of Cirque include guest lecturer at the College of Southern Nevada, advisory panel member for the Stage Craft Institute of Las Vegas, mentor with the USITT Stage Management Mentorship Project, along with a number of events for film, television, and professional sports. Outside of the entertainment industry, Alana can also be found serving as an Advance Associate for the Office of the Vice President of the United States, as well as a lexicologist with creative branding agency Haystack Needle.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 148 – Creative direction Amna Abulhoul

In this episode we are joined by Amna Abulhoul, talking all things creative. Amna is a Creative Director, and her last role was Creative Director for the Ceremonies at Expo 2020 Dubai. She developed creative programming for Al Wasl Plaza, the iconic centrepiece of Expo 2020, from concept and narrative to immersive experiences. Amna was also responsible for creating and developing the Expo 2020 Mascots, bringing the characters and their story to life. Amna has worked in creative production for more than eight years. She began her career in the Blue Sky department at Walt Disney Imagineering, Los Angeles. This role saw her contribute to the creative concepts and designs for rides and attractions in Disney theme parks. Amna studied Motion Graphics (Animation) at Zayed University and Architecture at the American University in Dubai.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 147 – LDI Special with Alex Donnelly

Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year’s LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Alexander Donnelly, the VP and General Manager - Broadway at PRG.
Alex joined PRG in early 2018 as the Director of Corporate Development where he advised on a number of strategic M&A transactions that expanded PRG’s international presence in TV and Film, most notably with the acquisition of VER. He transitioned to the Broadway division in 2020 and now manages the lighting, audio and video teams in Secaucus, NY. Outside of PRG, he owns and manages Fortress Productions and was the Founding Executive Director of the Corkscrew Theater Festival, a multi-venue theatrical non-profit in New York City. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and worked at Bank of America and Natixis prior to joining PRG.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 146 – LDI Special with Al Crawford

Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year’s LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Al Crawford, the General Manager of City Theatrical.
Al has worked globally in a broad variety of genres, with vast experience in the fields of dance, touring, live events, film, video, and theatrical consultation. He has been an entrepreneur and manager of teams that support the creation and implementation of new lighting and scenic projects worldwide. He currently uses his keen problem-solving skills, people and project management techniques, and vast understanding of the unique needs of lighting professions and the entertainment industry as a whole to lead City Theatrical in his role as General Manager.  
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 145 – LDI Special with Michael T Strickland

Welcome to our LDI special. In our LDI series we will be speaking to some of the people who will be speaking or exhibiting at this year’s LDI show running from November 14 - 20 at the Las Vegas Convention centre. Today our guest is Michael T Strickland.
Michael started Bandit Lites in 1968. The company grew into a global leader. Along the way he founded and owned Thomas Engineering US, Tomcat Engineering US, Avolites US, Best Techs, Gear Park, Authentic Stars, Vol Air, BPH and GRNLite. He also acquired Lights Up, Meteorlites and DPH Lighting, as well as having an interest in Skycam. Strickland and others started We Make Events, Red Alert Restart and COVAID. Strickland won many prestigious awards over the years including CNN USA Today Entrepreneur of the Year and was only the second non musician to win the Academy of Country Music ACM Milestone Award. In 2022 Strickland was presented the rarely given CMA Humanitarian Award. Strickland has won numerous industry awards including the Parnelli Visionary Lifetime Achievement Award, The Pollstar Impact 50 Award, the Pollstar Heroes of Live Award, and he is in numerous Hall of Fames. The University of Tennessee named him Distinguished Alumni of both the College of Business and of the entire University of Tennessee. Bandit Lites has been named Lighting Company of the Year an industry leading 27 times.
From 2020 up to today Strickland has been a fierce advocate for the entire entertainment industry before Congress, the media, and the industry. Strickland was key to passage of The Cares Act, PPP, PPP2, Enhanced Unemployment, Save Our Stages and is now working on passing The MUSIC Act and formation of The Entertainment Association. Strickland has appeared nonstop on network television and testified before the Senate on behalf of the industry.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.