The StageLync Podcast

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.
The book Navigating a Career in Technical Entertainment on Amazon and Routledge
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.
https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/entertainment/awakening
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Episode 160 – Triple threats with Allison Marquez

In this episode we are joined by Allison Marquez, talking all things singing, dancing, and acting. Allison grew up in Visalia CA and graduated from Golden West high school, where she fostered her love for singing and dancing. She attended Chapman University in Orange County where she received her Bachelors of Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance.
During her time in Orange County, Allison taught private voice and piano lessons at Orange County Music Academy. She was also in multiple singing ensembles. Upon graduating in 2015, Allison set off on her performance journey to Universal Studios Japan working as an actress. After a year in Japan, she enjoyed her time as a Production Vocalist for Celebrity Cruises.
Since 2020, Allison has spent her time closer to home running a theatre arts program in Visalia. She is the director of theatre arts for Dancers Edge. She oversees 150+ students that train and perform in various disciplines of performing arts. Her Production classes spend the school year learning a full musical (kid friendly). They showcase the students hard work in June every season. The kids get to experience live theatre inside and beautiful local facility.
Her Triple Threats performing team, travels the state performing for public and private events. They’re young students train weekly in voice, acting, and dance. They are truly triple threats. And lastly, the program she grew from the ground up: Edge Music. This program is a vocal music-based class that teaches singers the fundamentals of singing and performing. Any style and any experience level can be found in these classes.
Allison is deeply passionate about sharing her experiences with students of all ages. Her goal is to ignite the same desire and drive in students from the Central Valley that was ignited in her. She hopes to create a safe and positive environment where students can explore their creativity and hone their skill set.
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Episode 159 – Art & design with Melanie May

In this episode we are joined by Melanie May talking all things art and design. Born and raised in Colombia, Melanie is a Scenic Designer and Art Director, now working also as a Professor in Bogotá. Her sensibility pursues to create rich and compelling universes through visual storytelling. Recent credits include The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Repertorio Español), Lordes presented at the New Ohio Theater's Ice Factory, On This Side of The World a new musical about the Filipino immigrant experience, Lost Girls (Netflix, Sundance), and Henry V by Saheem Ali (NYU). Melanie holds a Master of Fine Arts from NYU Tisch in Design for Stage and Film.
https://www.melaniemaybe.com
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Episode 158 – Dance with Padraic Moyles

In this episode we are joined by Padraic Moyles, talking all things dance. Born in Dublin, Padraic emigrated to New York when he was nine years old. At the age of twelve he starred as the principal actor in the Off-Broadway production of Grandchild of Kings, directed by Harold Prince. Dancing under the tutelage of Donny Golden, he joined Riverdance in 1997, going on to become Dance Captain and Principal Dancer. He was nominated for an Ovation Award for his leading role in the show. In 2006 he joined the Broadway production of The Pirate Queen as Dance Captain before returning to Riverdance in 2008. He has had the privilege to perform for a number of heads of state and notable individuals from around the world, including Michelle Obama and Queen Elizabeth II. Padraic is also proud to be the Executive Producer/ Director for the international show Heartbeat of Home which has toured China, North America and played for a six-week run in London’s West End. He was Dance Director and a choreographer on Riverdance: The Animated Adventure. Padraic would like to give special thanks to his wife Niamh and children Juliette-May and Harrison Rhys, his father, brothers and sister for their continued support. He dedicates all his work to his late mother Christine Moyles.
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