The StageLync Podcast

Episode 114 – Theatre and TV in South Africa with Rorisang Motuba

In this episode we are joined by Rorisang Motuba, sharing with us her experience as a writer, director, and actress in South Africa. Rorisang Motuba is Johannesburg-born actress, writer and director. She has starred in a number of South African and international productions, and has written extensively for South African television. Rorisang recently made her directorial theatre debut at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg, much to critical acclaim, and is looking forward to expanding her career abroad.
https://mlasa.com/actors/rorisang-motuba/
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 113 – Moment Factory with Daniel Jean

In this episode we are joined by Daniel Jean from Moment Factory, talking all things multimedia. For the past 20 years, Daniel has worked at the heart of Montreal-based studio Moment Factory. This home base within a major hub of digital production has placed him right at the intersection of creative and technical innovation, and allowed him to take part in some of the most game-changing developments in multimedia entertainment, across different contexts.
As a producer, Daniel Jean works closely with clients, engaging them in a collaborative discussion about the vision, feasibility, and logistics of the project. As a former video director, he specialises in going the extra mile to deliver impressive multimedia experiences. Daniel has worked with some of Moment Factory’s high-profile clients, including Cirque Du Soleil, Arcade Fire, Billie Eilish, Muse, Childish Gambino, Halsey, Imagine Dragons, Tiesto, Celine Dion and the NBA, to name a few. Daniel’s vision of entertainment and passion for his work allows him to push the boundaries every day. His diplomacy and genuine care for each detail related to the project, helps build long lasting relationships with clients and collaborators. Within a constantly evolving industry, he has continually sought out the new ideas and new formats that are changing the way the audiences relate to music.
https://momentfactory.com
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 112 – Marketing the Arts with Andy Levey

In this episode, we are joined by Andy Levey, talking all things Arts Marketing. Andy Levey is a high performing and dynamic C-suite leader, specialising in business and brand leadership for the digital age. Over the last two decades, he has been at the forefront of initiatives that connect consumers in a rapidly evolving and increasingly segmented market, developing and implementing competitive, data-driven business and portfolio strategies and executing programs with precision, to expand market presence and target audiences.
He is particularly proud of the following successes:He was the Clio Award Winner in 2021 with Two Bit Circus, was named as Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2020 with Two Bit Circus, he helped relaunch the Sesame Street brand in the Middle East, built a marketing team and successfully launched La Perle By Dragone in Dubai, increased sales and established KPIs, ROIs, and social media advertising channel sales with Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas and Montréal, advocated for a successful multi-year content plan, initiating digital programming, media strategy, and distribution with the Cirque du Soleil marketing team, and finally, Andy holds an MBA (Marketing) and an MS (Hospitality) from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas and a BS (Finance) from Tulane University in New Orleans. 
Andy talks to us all about his fascinating career, and what Arts marketing means today in an ever-changing world.
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 111 – Project Management with Bonnie Howland

In this episode we are joined by Bonnie Howland, talking all things project management. Bonnie Howland was born and raised in Upstate NY, and she holds a BFA in Technical Direction and Project Management from Purchase College. She started her career trying to juggle being a mom and having a career. Eventually, Bonnie became a Project Manager for PRG, helping set up the PRG Asia division to later work for PRG Scenic Technologies. She also Project Managed for Shock Studios Inc, before pivoting to work as a business manager for Catskill Custom Carpentry Inc so that she could be closer to home. After 7 years as a Business Manager, Bonnie returned to the industry as a Project Manager for PRG Scenic Technologies, and acted as senior project manager for two years before pivoting back again. Bonnie currently teaches Theatre Technology at SUNY Purchase, and talks to us all about her fascinating career and life.
bonniejhowland@outlook.com
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 110 – Laugh After Dark and Cancel Culture with Kelsey Borlan Lee and Robert Lee

In this episode we are joined by Kelsey Borlan Lee and Robert Lee, talking about comedy, their work with Laugh After Dark and their thoughts on Cancel Culture. Kelsey Borlan Lee is a brand strategist, producer, and director with nearly 20 years of experience behind the camera as a photographer and later cinematographer. As a branding and visual communication expert, Kelsey has helped develop such brands as Living with Leah of ABC’s "The FAB Life" with Tyra Banks, Chrissy Teigen and Joe Zee, and partnered with The Annenberg Space for Photography to commemorate the opening of Lauren Greenfield’s acclaimed exhibit, "Generation Wealth". Kelsey has also collaborated and created content for brands such as Netflix, Fuse, The Olympics, Visa, Mastercard, Green Dot Bank, Darling Magazine, Giving Keys, and more.
Robert Lee has thousands of music cue placements on various shows on the NBCUniversal, Fox, and Viacom Networks. He has produced, collaborated, and played keyboards for artists such as KC & The Sunshine Band, New Zealand’s award-winning vocalist, aaradhna, renowned R&B/Hip-Hop producer, and G-1 and many more. Robert is co-owner of Creative Studios Los Angeles. Kelsey and Robert work together as co-executive producers of comedy series and current live show, Laugh After Dark. 
https://www.laughafterdark.com/
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 109 – All things lighting with Domenica Boscardin

Domenica Boscardin is a Manager of Technical Production Events and Entertainment at Expo 2020 Dubai. She joins us on TheatreArtLife to talk about her work at the Expo, her eclectic career, and women in entertainment. 
Domenica is an American expat who frequently wonders, “How is this my life?”. She loves working in live entertainment for the art, the challenge, and the absolutely amazing people involved. Domenica feels immensely fortunate to have a career that has ranged from one-nighter bus touring, to the main-stage of a world expo - and so many crazy things in between. Domenica doesn't know where the next stop is going to be, but she’s looking forward to it!
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 108 – Archiving technical theatre with Richard Bryant

In this episode we are joined by Richard Bryant sharing his experiences documenting technical theatre. Richard Bryant is in his final year as a Master of Fine Arts candidate in the University of Idaho's Distance program. From 2013 to 2020 he has lived and worked on the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago as an assistant professor in theatre design and production at the National Academy for the Performing Arts. He has been both a technician and designer for a variety of stage and television productions over the years as well as a writer, presenter and online content producer for the Facebook group, Archiving Technical Theater History. Richard is a proud member representative for both the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and The International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians OISTAT.
archivett24@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/146375445554376/
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 107 – battleROYAL with Brendan Shelper and Judith Hoch

In this episode, we are joined by the CEOs of battleROYAL Berlin, Brendan Shelper and Judith Hoch, ahead of Esch 2022. battleROYAL is an entertainment company based in Berlin. They are a studio of bold creatives, strategists and event professionals working between the domains of culture and commerce. Technology and innovation are defining parts of their work and process. Founded in 2011, battleROYAL Berlin has staged some of the largest sport and cultural events throughout Europe and Middle East such as the European Capital of Cultures Aarhus 2017 and Esch2022, and have worked for several Fortune 500 firms, including BMW, Porsche and American Express. battleROYAL Berlin regularly publishes articles, sharing insights on their work and practices. You can find a selection on our Theatre Art Life website as well. 
Brendan Shelper is an executive creative director with 20+ years of experience in the culture, event, and entertainment industry, and founder of battleROYAL Berlin. Working at the intersection of creative strategy and emerging technologies, Brendan envisions compelling ways to bring large-scale activations to life. His roots stem from physical theatre, major cultural ceremonies, and Olympic openings.
Judith Hoch is a business and culture manager, with 15+ years of experience in the performing arts, entertainment and events sector. As the former COO of battleROYAL, Judith set the operational framework for the team, making sure that each project got the people and budget it required. She led major international productions, overseeing team structures, budgets, and processes. Appointed as Co-CEO in 2022, she is joining co-founder and Co-CEO Brendan Shelper as strategic lead of the company.
https://esch2022.lu/en/
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 106 – Immersive storytelling and the Kingdom of Plants with Lou Doye and Iona McEwan

In this episode we are joined by Lou Doye and Iona McEwan, talking about their work with emerging technologies and storytelling on Kingdom of Plants.
Iona McEwan is a creative at Alchemy Immersive. She has worked on the creative and design for a variety of AR, VR, and MR projects, most recently directed the VR series David Attenborough’s Kingdom of Plants for Oculus TV. Her focus is exploring how emerging medias can be used to explore the narratives hidden in plane sign and engage new demographics in factual content.
Lou Doye is an Immersive and emergent technology executive producer and creative director- AR/VR/MR/5G Film and TV. Creating content for audiences today and future technologies. In 2019 she became a digital fellow to the Royal Shakespeare Company and Magic Leap to explore storytelling in technology. Trained at London Contemporary Dance School, in her early career as a professional dancer she toured with Matthew Bourne’s Adventures in Motion Pictures.
In Kingdom of Plants is an immersive experience designed for Occulus TV. It is a virtual reality and using time-lapse sequences, macro cinematography and 8K 3D 60fps footage, David Attenborough guides us to discover the hidden lives of plants and what they do to ensure the survival of their species.
https://alchemyimmersive.com/
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Episode 105 – Ballet in Kenya and Artists for Africa with Cooper Rust

In this episode we are joined by Cooper Rust, talking all about her work as a dancer, her time with the Royal Academy and how her career took her to Africa.
Cooper Rust is a Columbia, South Carolina native and currently resides in both Nairobi, Kenya and Columbia. She graduated from Dreher High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her professional ballet career includes seasons with the Nevada Ballet Theatre, State Street Ballet, and Columbia City Ballet. Ms. Rust serves as the Ballet Mistress of Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet and adjunct faculty at the University of South Carolina. She has volunteered with the AIDS Benefit Foundation of South Carolina, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Las Vegas, and Anno’s Africa in Kenya. In 2012, she founded Artists for Africa and directed the inaugural show.
https://dancecentre.co.ke/ http://artistsforafricausa.org/
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