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

Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Episode 76 - Costume design with Ntokozo Fuzunina Kunene
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
Sunday Aug 15, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Ntokozo Fuzunina Kunene talking all things costume and production design. Ntokozo is a South African costume and production designer. She holds an MFA in design for stage and film from NYU school of the arts, as well as fashion design qualifications from London. Living in New York City, London and South Africa all had an influence on Ntokozo's work, and she is a big believer in collaboration and the power of the imagination. She talks to us all about her fascinating career.
http://www.fuzunina.com https://www.mabu4nine.com/
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Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Episode 75 - Concert production in Australia and Asia with Dave Sleswick
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Dave Sleswick talking all things concert production in Australia and Asia. Dave has a varied background and education, is an independent producer for Motherboard Productions and is well-known in the Australian arts market. He is currently using his skills in the music industry as the owner and creative director of The Tivoli Theatre - an iconic Art Deco music venue and contemporary arts space located in the heart of Brisbane.
https://thetivoli.com.au/whats-golden https://openseason.live/ https://theprincesstheatre.com.au/ https://thetivoli.com.au/gig-history
We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here!
@theatreartlife
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Episode 74 - Cultural intelligence with Julia Middleton
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Julia Middleton talking all things cultural intelligence. Julia is passionate about helping people from all backgrounds to develop as leaders, and make an active and tangible contribution to their communities and wider society. She is the author of two bestselling books, and is the founder of the organisations 'Common Purpose' and 'Women emerging from isolation'. Julia was born in London and raised in France, and is a graduate from the LSE. She talks to us about her fascinating work, and how her principles can be utilised in the arts and entertainment industries.
https://commonpurp...ulia-middleton/ https://www.linke...roups/8921477/
We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here!
@theatreartlife
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Episode 73 - Lighting design with Cha See
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Cha See talking all things lighting design. Cha is a freelance lighting designer for stage and environmental performance and is from The Philippines. Currently based in Brooklyn New York, Cha was the first Philippino woman to obtain an MFA in Lighting Design from NYU school of the Arts. She joins Ana to talk all about her fascinating career, including the extensive fundraising she has undertaken for those struggling in the industry throughout the Coronavirus pandemic period.
http://seelightingdesign.com
We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here!
@theatreartlife
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Episode 72- One year anniversary special
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
To mark the first anniversary of the TheatreArtLife podcast, Anna and Ana reflect on the last year and talk about their most memorable highlights - from favourite guests and conversations, to the issues raised and the impact of Covid-19 on the entertainment industry in a year like no other.
We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here!
@theatreartlife
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Episode 71 - Show creation and storytelling with Gabriel Dubé-Dupuis
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Gabriel Dubé-Dupuis talking all things show creation and storytelling. Gabriel is a dedicated collaborator and an accomplished leader. He has worked with the greats of the industry including iconic CEOs of Disney and Cirque du Soleil, and teams that included The Beatles, Elvis, Franco Dragone and more. Gabriel works across storytelling mediums including photography, filmmaking and video editing. He talks to us about what makes an effective collaboration, his views on leadership, and gives us an insight into his fascinating career.
We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here!
@theatreartlife
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Episode 70 - Mental health with Ace Piva
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Ace Piva talking all things music and mental health. Ace is a certified addictions worker who has been in the music industry since 1996. Working on the road gave Ace an insight into the pressures of the industry across the different roles he has held that include working as a performer, tour manager, stage manager, sound engineer, production manager. He is the founding partner of Over The Bridge, and is dedicated to breaking the stigma of addition and mental health through education, awareness and support, providing resources to musicians, crew and entertainment professionals.
https://overthebridge.org
We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here!
@theatreartlife
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Arturo Sastré Blanco and Clare Becker talking all things educational and technical in Mexico and Latin America. Arturo is an award-winning publicist, cultural advisor, playwright, theatre director and producer. He is also the author of the book 'Art and Marketing' and has developed a syllabus for different professional courses in theatre technologies in Mexico.
Clare Becker is a sculpture and photographer, and is the co-editor of the aforementioned book. Arturo and Clare share their stories and insights from working in the Arts and entertainment with us.
Teoría de mercadotecnia de las artes hacia la teoría del producto sensible
We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here!
@theatreartlife
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Monday Jun 28, 2021
Episode 68 - Dance on Broadway with Robin Masella and Marc Heitzman
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Robin Masella and Marc Heitzman talking all things dance on Broadway. Robin is a Broadway performer who was born and raised in New York. She has regularly performed across the country in national tours as well as on Broadway, and has also held the roles of associate director and associate choreographer and has also choreographed for various stage and TV productions.
Marc is a proud Iowa native, and fell in love with performing and storytelling as a child. His career has led him to perform on Broadway and all over the world. He has toured both nationally and internationally, as well as working in TV and film as well as on stage and in the theatre. Marc is also a choreographer/director, and is always thankful to be a part of this community of story tellers.
https://www.pass-door.com @cramheitzman @robinmasella
We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here!
@theatreartlife
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Episode 67 - Trapeze and aerial choreography with Melissa Colello
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Melissa Colello talking all things trapeze and aerial choreography. Melissa is well-known for her dance/trapeze act, and has toured as an aerialist for many circus and entertainment companies and she has also choreographed all around the world, accumulating over 25 years experience. She talks to us all about her fascinating career.
http://www.cirkvost.eu/
We want to hear from YOU and provide a forum where you can put in requests for future episodes. What are you interested in listening to? Please fill out the form for future guest suggestions here and if you have suggestions or requests for future themes and topics, let us know here!
@theatreartlife
Thanks to David Zieher who composed our music.

Your Podcast Hosts
Kat Landry, Ana Aguliera and Anna Robb are the hosts of The StageLync podcast. They juggle the podcast hosting across global timezones as they work in the entertainment industry.
Kat Landry is working in events, Ana Aguilera is freelancing as a Technical Director and Anna Robb is working for her own entertainment company, Our Legacy Creations.
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: submissions@stagelync.com