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 Apr 11, 2021
Episode 56 - Lighting design with Cory Pattak - Part One
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
In the first 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.

Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Episode 55 - Dance and competitions with Jill Wolins
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Jill Wolins, talking all about the world of dance. Jill started her career early, competing from the age of 9 before undertaking her studies and graduating as a dance major. Jill began working at Disney Orlando, spent 10 years as a New York Radio City Rockette, dancing on Broadway and undertaking national tours, as well as performing in TV and film, and teaching around the world. Jill is an accomplished author, and we are pleased to have her on the TheatreArtLife contributor team. https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/jill-wolins/ https://www.instagram.com/jillwolins33/
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 Mar 28, 2021
Episode 54 - Neuro-diversity in the Arts with Dan Graham
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Dan Graham, talking about his work as a disabilities arts advocate. Dan is a theatre director with a special interest in access support for performing artists with neuro-diverse disabilities. He talks to us about his fascinating career and accessibility within the Arts and entertainment industry.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-graham-56a57236/
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 Mar 21, 2021
Episode 53 - Automation with Shmem Geddes
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Shmem Geddes to talk all things automation. Shmem was last working as Head Of Automation for Under The Same Sky at Cirque du Soleil, and has previously held the same role with Curious, and was the Assistant Head Of Automation on La Perle in Dubai. Shmem is a multifaceted automation and technical expert, and shares with us her experiences working around the world for some of the biggest shows in entertainment. https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/shmem/
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 Mar 14, 2021
Episode 52 - Carpentry with Christophe Cardinalli
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Christophe Cardinalli, to talk all things carpentry and circus. Christophe has worked as a head carpenter, and has a rich background and heritage in the circus; he is the 8th generation in his family's lineage in the circus tradition.
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.

Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Episode 51 - CirqueLIFE and the pandemic with Eric Hernandez
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
In this episode, taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we are joined by Eric Hernandez to talk about CirqueLIFE and the effect of the pandemic on the circus and entertainment community. Eric created CirqueLIFE while on tour with Cirque du Soleil, capturing his experiences and behind the scenes documentation. He tells us about the competitions that have kept performers going through the pandemic, and his hopes for the future. https://cirquelife.org/ https://www.facebook.com/itscirquelife/
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 Mar 07, 2021
Episode 50 - Sound engineering, education and gender with Clare Hibberd
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Clare Hibberd to talk about all things sound. Clare is a sound engineer and educator and has a background working extensively on Broadway, and on national and international tours before working at the Royal Opera House Muscat as a senior sound technician. Most recently, Clare undertook a PG Cert and is currently a University lecturer and author based in Scotland. https://soundgirls.org/contributors/clare-hibberd/
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 Feb 28, 2021
Episode 49 - Contemporary multicultural theatre with Jack Paterson
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Jack Paterson to talk about different approaches to theatre in contemporary and multicultural stage. Jack is an award-winning director, devisor, actor, translator and creative producer who has worked all over the world, across a range of entertainment genres. Jack is also a contributor for TheatreArtLife. https://www.jackpatersontheatre.com/ http://www.bouchewhacked.com/ https://globalhivelabs.org/ https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/jack-paterson/
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.

Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Episode 48 - Disability and accessibility in the Arts with Peter Royston
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
In this episode, taken from a TheatreArtLife Webinar, we are joined by Peter Royston to discuss disability and accessibility in the Arts. Peter is an equity stage manager based in New York and is an ally and advocate to the disabled community. He has been inspired by his lived experiences as a white, gay man with Cerebral Palsy, and works to redefine equity among discriminated groups within the industry.
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, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

Monday Feb 22, 2021
Episode 47 - Financial literacy in the Arts with Melissa Bondar
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
In this episode, we are joined by Stage Manager and Financial advocate, Melissa Bondar. Not only has she travelled the world with a successful career, Mel is the founder of Broke Girl Rich, empowering financial literacy for those in the arts and beyond to live well and make the most out of their money. https://brokegirlrich.com/wp-content/cache/all/index.html https://twitter.com/brokeGIRLrich https://www.pinterest.com.mx/brokegirlrich/_created/ https://www.facebook.com/brokeGIRLrich https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/melissa-bondar/
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, and sound engineer Michelle Sciarrotta.

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