The StageLync Podcast
The StageLync Podcast explores and exposes the amazing stories of people across the globe working in live entertainment and performing arts, onstage and backstage. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and human expression that define the performing arts.
Episodes
![Episode 207: The Art of Lighting Design and Programming with Josh Selander (Video)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/NEW_Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template7e2gv_300x300.png)
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Recently relocating back to Las Vegas, Josh Selander most recently spent the last eight years teaching Lighting Technology, Design and Programing at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to arriving at UNCSA, Selander was based in Las Vegas working for ETC. Primarily supporting entertainment venues in Las Vegas, Selander also traveled the world supporting the Eos Product Line. He shifted to programming for various shows, including multiple Broadway National Tours and Cirque du Soleil productions. Selander also spends much of his time working in the themed entertainment market, designing and programming brand experiences including The Henry Ford, Kennedy Space Center, Museum of the Bible and The Great Wolf Lodge. Selander is the Lighting Designer and programmer for multiple shows under Criss Angel’s brand, including Mindfreak, RAW and a joint venture with Dragone, Amystika. Selander most recently designed Dragone’s show in Riyadh, Terhal, a cultural experience in Saudi Arabia. Currently Selander is designing and programming various immersive brand experiences throughout the US.
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![Episode 206: Dancing Across Cultures with Helena De Graeve (Audio)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template85249_300x300.png)
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode 206: Dancing Across Cultures with Helena De Graeve (Audio)
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Helena De Graeve is a 27-year old dancer, dance teacher and choreographer, born and raised in Zulte, Belgium. At a young age, Helena was part of the national rhythmic gymnastics team in Belgium and took part in several World Cups and the European Games in Bremen in 2010. After finishing her bachelor of education in dance at Codarts Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Helena joined a contemporary company named Chrysalis by Jodie Blemings in London. In 2019 she moved to Macau to join the cast of The House of Dancing Water from Dragone as a dancer. The pandemic forced her to focus on her work as a teacher and choreographer and she improved her skills as a performing artist. She joined a project in Ibiza named Alien/Animus Omnis by Manumisson and played in the large scaled spectacle musical The Red Star Line in Belgium. She is currently on tour with The Little Prince of Anne Tournie and Chris Mouron where she plays the role of the Rose.
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![Episode 206: Dancing Across Cultures with Helena De Graeve (Video)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template8jgmh_300x300.png)
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode 206: Dancing Across Cultures with Helena De Graeve (Video)
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Helena De Graeve is a 27-year old dancer, dance teacher and choreographer, born and raised in Zulte, Belgium. At a young age, Helena was part of the national rhythmic gymnastics team in Belgium and took part in several World Cups and the European Games in Bremen in 2010. After finishing her bachelor of education in dance at Codarts Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Helena joined a contemporary company named Chrysalis by Jodie Blemings in London. In 2019 she moved to Macau to join the cast of The House of Dancing Water from Dragone as a dancer. The pandemic forced her to focus on her work as a teacher and choreographer and she improved her skills as a performing artist. She joined a project in Ibiza named Alien/Animus Omnis by Manumisson and played in the large scaled spectacle musical The Red Star Line in Belgium. She is currently on tour with The Little Prince of Anne Tournie and Chris Mouron where she plays the role of the Rose.
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The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com
![Episode 205: Stage Production with Sophie Zimmermann (Audio)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/NEW_Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template_1_78bxg_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Episode 205: Stage Production with Sophie Zimmermann (Audio)
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
With global experience in theatre, festivals, event management, and stage production, Sophie is a seasoned professional known for delivering stunning experiences. She brings a unique blend of creativity, technical knowledge, and organizational skills to her tasks. Currently managing historical Saudi Arabian props in Riyadh, she toured as a stage manager with Helene Fischer through Germany, Switzerland, and Austria last year. In addition to numerous events, shows, and productions, her role as the Leading Venue Duty Manager for the iconic Al Wasl Plaza during Expo 2020 in Dubai was one of the biggest milestones in her professional life. Sophie ran away with multiple circuses and is known for her constant positive thinking.
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The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com
![Episode 205: Stage Production with Sophie Zimmermann (Video)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/NEW_Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template_1_9akbw_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Episode 205: Stage Production with Sophie Zimmermann (Video)
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
With global experience in theatre, festivals, event management, and stage production, Sophie is a seasoned professional known for delivering stunning experiences. She brings a unique blend of creativity, technical knowledge, and organizational skills to her tasks. Currently managing historical Saudi Arabian props in Riyadh, she toured as a stage manager with Helene Fischer through Germany, Switzerland, and Austria last year. In addition to numerous events, shows, and productions, her role as the Leading Venue Duty Manager for the iconic Al Wasl Plaza during Expo 2020 in Dubai was one of the biggest milestones in her professional life. Sophie ran away with multiple circuses and is known for her constant positive thinking.
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The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com
![Episode 204: Production and Operations Management with Lee Forde](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/NEW_Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template93ki6_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Episode 204: Production and Operations Management with Lee Forde
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Lee Forde former Rock and Roll lighting designer during the 80's and 90's who during 15 years on the road went through the ranks from lighting and set design to production management and eventually Tour management. When Lee came off the road he moved into venues again going through the ranks from production management to operations management and eventually general manager. Lee has work in Arenas and convention centres across the globe and now advises international governments on their plans for such venues. Lee is now based in the middle east and is with us today to talk us through his career to date.
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![Episode 203: Lighting, Video, and Special Effects with Steve Critchley](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/NEW_Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template_yr7zty_300x300.png)
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Episode 203: Lighting, Video, and Special Effects with Steve Critchley
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Working in the industry for nearly 20 years Steve has seen many sectors in the Entertainment and Audio Visual space. Every sector has been used to grow and hone a wide verity of skills that have been used on world class shows and events around the globe. Starting in the corporate world this then pushed Steve to travel on cruise ships for a number of years. After a five year stint in London growing yet more corporate businesses Steve settled in Dubai working for Franco Dragone at La Perle. After leaving he went on to build to regions largest immersive venue and now owns his own business with a focus on Lighting, Video and Special Effects.
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The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com
![Episode 202: Theatre and Event Production with Sarah Hemsley-Cole | Part 2 (Audio)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/NEW_Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template_4dipk3_300x300.png)
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Episode 202: Theatre and Event Production with Sarah Hemsley-Cole | Part 2 (Audio)
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural events, both in the UK and Europe. Sarah is a sort after theatre production manager, most recently working with Cbeebies on their annual panto. Through a number of significant cultural events, Sarah has developed an understanding of the world of television and televised live events.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396”
@theatreartlife
Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com
The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com
![Episode 202: Theatre and Event Production with Sarah Hemsley-Cole | Part 2 (Video)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/NEW_Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template822q9_300x300.png)
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Episode 202: Theatre and Event Production with Sarah Hemsley-Cole | Part 2 (Video)
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural events, both in the UK and Europe. Sarah is a sort after theatre production manager, most recently working with Cbeebies on their annual panto. Through a number of significant cultural events, Sarah has developed an understanding of the world of television and televised live events.
@theatreartlife
Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com
The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com
![Episode 202: Theatre and Event Production with Sarah Hemsley-Cole | Part 1 (Audio)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9058002/NEW_Clearcom_-_PODCAST_Template_2__2smj37_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural events, both in the UK and Europe. Sarah is a sort after theatre production manager, most recently working with Cbeebies on their annual panto. Through a number of significant cultural events, Sarah has developed an understanding of the world of television and televised live events.
“ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396”
@theatreartlife
Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com
The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com
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Your Podcast Hosts
Kat Landry, Ana Aguliera and Anna Robb are the hosts of The TheatreArtLife podcast. They juggle the podcast hosting across global timezones as they work in the entertainment industry.
Kat Landry is currently in Korea on a tour with Cirque du Soleil, Ana Aguliera is somewhere lost at sea working on a Cruise ship and Anna Robb is spending the first few months of 2023, in Hong Kong, Dubai and KSAA.
We are always on the lookout for new and interesting people across the planet to interview, so if you want to connect with us email us at: submit@theatreartlife.com