13 episodes
Pull Back the Curtain: A Philly Theatre Podcast Pull Back the Curtain: A Philly Theatre Podcast
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"Pull Back the Curtain: A Philly Theatre Podcast" is a senior project by Margaux Cattelona (Drexel '21, Entertainment and Arts Management). This podcast aims to inform the next generation of theatre managers about the strengths and weaknesses in our industry, using the experiences and voices of marginalized genders (including women, non-binary, and trans artists). Each episode features a different artist from Philly theatre, who speaks about their work in the industry and how they want to see Philly theatre improve in the future.
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Episode 12: The Arts Are For Everyone: A Student Perspective with Vida Manalang
On this final episode of the podcast, I talk to my dear friend Vida Manalang (she/they) - a theatre maker, researcher, and fellow Drexel student. We discuss devising, identity and pressure, and what the connection is between their lives in theatre and research. Follow Vida on Instagram @in_ikea to learn more about their work! Thank you to everyone who has listened and support this project!
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Episode 11: Female Leadership with KC MacMillan and Meghan Winch
On a very special episode, I talk to both KC MacMillan AND Meghan Winch of Tiny Dynamite! KC (she/her) is the Producing Artistic Director as well as a freelance director. Meghan (she/her) is the Artistic Associate as well as a freelance dramaturg. We discuss creating empowered spaces, keeping "the door "open to opportunities, and the importance of mentorship. You can keep up with Tiny Dynamite with @tinydynamite on Instagram or by joining their mailing list on their website: tinydynamite.org!
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Episode 10: A Production Lens with Lauren Tracy
On this episode I talk to Lauren Tracy (she/her), a production manager and business owner of the scene shop Flannel and Hammer. We discuss what production management is, how her work has shifted during the pandemic, and the importance of negotiating your salary! You can always email Lauren at flannel@flannelhammer.com, check out their website at flannelhammer.com, and follow along on Instagram @flannel_hammer. Help pay the artists involved: gf.me/u/zc6ufj
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Episode 9: Building Props and Performances with Jo Vito Ramírez
This episode I speak with Jo Vito Ramírez (they/them), a non-binary performer and props designer! We talk about the importance of bold arts administrators, their favorite props, and what goes into their design process. Keep up with Jo's work as a company member of Shoe Box Theatre Collective @shoeboxtheatrecollective and their personal account @dubiousmood, or check out their website jovitoramirez.com. Help pay the artists involved: gf.me/u/zc6ufj
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Episode 8: Being a Young Artist with Tay Sconiers
(TW: police brutality) This episode I welcome Tay Sconiers (she/her), a young arts worker who has already done a little bit of everything - including costume design, grant writing, stage management, and acting. Together, we talk about being young artists, biases in grant writing, and the importance of color-conscious casting. Tay is currently the Artistic Associate with Philadelphia Artists Collective (@philadelphiaartistscollective, philartistscollective.org) and you can follow her on Instagram @laughalottay. Help pay the artists involved: gf.me/u/zc6ufj
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Episode 7: What Access Means with LaNeshe Miller-White
On this episode I talk to LaNeshe Miller-White (she/her), a cultural producer, marketer, and performer. LaNeshe is the new Executive Director of Theatre Philadelphia and is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Theatre in the X. We discuss the need to support artists, different barriers to access, being a "connector", and the general landscape of our community. Keep up with her work on Instagram with @theatrephiladelphia and @theatreinthex. Check out Theatre Philadelphia's micro-grants here: theatrephiladelphia.org/theatre-philadelphia-emergency-relief. Help pay the artists involved: gf.me/u/zc6ufj