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 Jun 13, 2021
Episode 66 - Props making with Eric Hart - Part Two
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
In this episode, which is the second of two parts, we are joined by Eric Hart talking all things props. Eric makes props for theatre, opera, retail and other displays and has worked in the industry since 2003. He is a Professor in the stage properties programme at The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Eric has also published two books, and gives us an insight into his fascinating career.
http://www.eric-hart.com/ https://www.propbuildingguidebook.com/ http://www.propeffectsguidebook.com/ http://www.props.eric-hart.com/ http://www.silkflowersandpapiermachehearts.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/erichartprops
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 06, 2021
Episode 65 - Props making with Eric Hart - Part One
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
In this episode, which is part one of two, we are joined by Eric Hart talking all things props. Eric makes props for theatre, opera, retail and other displays and has worked in the industry since 2003. He is a Professor in the stage properties programme at The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Eric has also published two books, and gives us an insight into his fascinating career.
http://www.eric-hart.com/ https://www.propbuildingguidebook.com/ http://www.propeffectsguidebook.com/ http://www.props.eric-hart.com/ http://www.silkflowersandpapiermachehearts.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/erichartprops
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 May 30, 2021
Episode 64 - Acting with Martin Pons
Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Martin Pons, talking all things acting. Martin is a clown and mime originally from Argentina. He has worked all over Latin America and Europe, and alternates his multimedia projects with his work in Dubai. Martin talks to us about 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 May 23, 2021
Episode 63 - Circus history with Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
In this episode we are joined by husband and wife performers Ottavio and Naomi Gesmundo talking all things circus and entertainment. Ottavio hails from six generations of circus performers, and has a vast performing history as Mr G across many disciplines, and he is the co-author of The Grand Gypsy book with his grandfather, who was a revered circus performer. Naomi has a background in many genres of dance where she started her career, which led her to performing all over the world. As Mrs G, the duo created their impressive crossbow act together, and both are also certified Yoga practitioners. Mr and Mrs G talk to us all about their fascinating work in the performance world.
http://www.crossbowact.com/ https://dragonvinyasa.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Ottavio-Gesmundo/e/B01MSCZI0S?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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 May 16, 2021
Episode 62 - Large scale events production with Jennifer Stein - PartTwo
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Stein in the second of two episodes talking about all things directing and producing large scale events. Jennifer is the founder of Skylark Events, where she collaborates with a network of senior event professionals servicing clients throughout North America. Skylark oversees the conception, design and management of large and small-scale sporting, experiential, corporate and cultural events. Jennifer is an award-winning director, content creator and producer. She has extensive experience in the areas of large-scale sporting events, festivals, theatre and concerts and gives un an insight into her fascinating career.
www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-stein-b71a3a16
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 May 09, 2021
Episode 61 - Large scale events production with Jennifer Stein - Part One
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Stein in the first of two episodes talking about all things directing and producing large scale events. Jennifer is the founder of Skylark Events, where she collaborates with a network of senior event professionals servicing clients throughout North America. Skylark oversees the conception, design and management of large and small-scale sporting, experiential, corporate and cultural events. Jennifer is an award-winning director, content creator and producer. She has extensive experience in the areas of large-scale sporting events, festivals, theatre and concerts and gives un an insight into her fascinating career.
www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-stein-b71a3a16
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 May 02, 2021
Episode 60 - Magic with Franz Harary
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Franz Harary talking all things magic. Franz is both a performer and illusion designer, and is known for his arena shows. He pioneered bringing magic to the world of live concert productions, first for Michael Jackson, and later for artists wanting to reproduce impressive visual effects in their live shows. Franz's work has featured on Broadway, in feature films and television, and in numerous theme parks worldwide. Harary has his own TV series 'Magic Planet' and his own live show 'The House of Magic by Franz Haray' in Macau, and is currently constructing two marine parks in China. Franz gives us his insight into the world of magic and tells us about his fascinating career.
https://franzharary.com/ https://www.twitter.com/franzharary https://www.youtube.com/franzharary https://www.facebook.com/franzhararyfanpage
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 Apr 25, 2021
Episode 59 - Risk management with Tom Warneke
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Tom Warneke talking all things risk management. Tom is a technical and production manager whose work has taken him across Australia, Asia and the Middle East. Working in theatre and musicals, festivals, live music and major events, Tom has a varied background and started out in lighting and emergency management. He shares his insights with us from his fascinating entertainment career.
https://www.complexglobal.co/ https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/tom-warneke/
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.

Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Episode 58 - Artistic canons with Maria McNair
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
In this special episode on "Speak like Shakespeare Day" we are joined by Maria McNair, discussing artistic canons and all things Shakespeare. Maria holds a PhD in English Literature from Harvard University, where she has also created an online course on Shakespeare. Working within education as both a teacher and a writer, Maria also writes and produces the Ministry of Ideas Podcast. Additionally, Maria is the creator and producer of the online course "Shakespeare For All", which aims to make the bard's life and work more accessible.
https://www.ministryofideas.org/ https://www.shakespeareforall.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.

Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Episode 57 - Lighting design with Cory Pattak - Part Two
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
In the second of two episodes, we are joined by Cory Pattak, talking all things lighting design. Cory is a New York based lighting designer, and the host of the In1 podcast. He has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway, across regional theatre and international productions, and tells us all about his fascinating career lighting the world of theatre and entertainment.
https://www.corypattak.com/ https://www.boomasterclass.com/our-team/cory-pattak/ https://in1podcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/in1podcast
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