14 episodes
Office Hours: A Theatre Podcast Imperium Theatre Company
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As recent theatre graduates, Ares, Josh, and Michael understand the importance of attempting to make sense of the many complexities of theatre, both on their own and with the help of their peers and mentors. 'Office Hours' is a space for them to reflect on their experiences, discuss theatre theory, and examine the state of the art form, all with the intent of facilitating their growth as artists. Learn from their mistakes, contemplate their ideas and choose for yourself whether they make any sense.
Stop by every week and see what they’re talking about. The door is always open!
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13: Intimacy Direction ft. Tara Nicole Williams
Ares, Josh, and Michael are joined by Intimacy and Fight director Tara Nicole Williams to learn about this relatively new and important role in the theatre industry.
Tara Nicole Williams is an actor, educator, and combat artist residing in Raleigh, NC. She has trained with the Society of American Fight Directors for the last 12 years, specializing in German Longsword and high fantasy choreography. She has also facilitated the introduction of intimacy direction in NC; organizing workshops and special events with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators.
Along with her own training, she manages the Stage Combat Academy of North Carolina, an organization promoting access to fight and intimacy training for artists at every level. Tara also teaches stage combat, acting, and movement with universities, schools, and organizations around the country. Her work focuses on empowering actors to own their unique physicality - using movement to tell intricate stories.
Instagram: @taranicolewilliams
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraNicoleWilliamsActor
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12: Motivation and Diligence - Rethinking why we get discouraged
Michael leads the group in a discussion of motivation and diligence and reframing how to approach productivity.
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11: Voice, Practice, and Vulnerability ft. Dr. Jennifer Whitehead
Ares, Josh, and Michael join Dr. Jennifer Whitehead and center this week's discussion around the importance of voice lessons for actors/communicators/non-singers in building vulnerability, influencing one’s craft, and enhancing one’s vocal health.
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10: 1st International Theatre Fair PART 3 ft. Josie, Jack, Kayla, & Jamie
In the final installment in the Digital Arts Grant series Josh, Michael, and Ares discuss the production process and result with the cast and production team of The 1st *Probably Not* International Theatre Fair. This series documents the experiences and discoveries surrounding this production process.
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9: 1st International Theatre Fair PART 2
In the next installment in the Digital Arts Grant series Josh, Michael, and Ares discuss the process 2 weeks before the opening of the 1st *Probably Not* International Theatre Fair. This series documents the experiences and discoveries surrounding this production process.
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7: Egri and The American "Dream" PART 2
The second episode of Michael leading the Imperium Founders back through the history books to talk about the development of their show for a fringe festival tour and some of the notable theorists they explored along the way.