Bringing Up The Lights

Keith Conrad
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The behind the scenes story of the biggest theatrical productions in the US. Season Two: The Nutcracker at The Joffrey Ballet in Chicago begins 12/6/21 bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Opening The Nutcracker

    12/20/2021

    Opening The Nutcracker

    Joffrey Ballet Artistic Director Ashley Wheater discusses the process involved in putting together a production, including the yearly production of The Nutcracker. Plus, Dancer Amanda Assucena shares the process she goes through to prepare for The Nutcracker each Christmas. Bringing Up The Lights tells the behind the scenes story of the biggest theatrical productions in the US. Season Two: The Nutcracker at The Joffrey Ballet in Chicago This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  2. Costumes and Music for The Nutcracker

    12/14/2021

    Costumes and Music for The Nutcracker

    Ellie Cotey discusses the path she took to become the Costume Manager for the Joffrey Ballet and what goes into putting together costumes for The Nutcracker every Christmas. Plus, Music Director Scott Speck talks about juggling multiple projects and the role music plays in bringing the production to life. Bringing Up The Lights tells the behind the scenes story of the biggest theatrical productions in the US. Season Two: The Nutcracker at The Joffrey Ballet in Chicago This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  3. The Nutcracker Returns

    12/06/2021

    The Nutcracker Returns

    Greg Cameron, the President and CEO at The Joffrey Ballet reflects on how much it means to be peforming The Nutcracker again after a year off thanks to COVID. Meanwhile, for Director of Production Cody Chen, the move to a new venue has presented new challenges and opportunities. Bringing Up The Lights tells the behind the scenes story of the biggest theatrical productions in the US. Season Two: The Nutcracker at The Joffrey Ballet in Chicago This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  4. Opening Night with Sondra Radvanovsky

    11/08/2021

    Opening Night with Sondra Radvanovsky

    Sondra Radvanovsky talks about how she prepared for the role of Lady Macbeth and the long road back to the stage after the world shut down, including her own COVID diagnosis. Bringing Up The Lights is the story of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2021 production of Macbeth and their return to the stage after eighteen months due to the COVID pandemic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  5. Taking The Stage With The Chorus

    11/01/2021

    Taking The Stage With The Chorus

    Suzanne Kszastowski has been a soprano in the Chorus of the Lyric Opera of Chicago since 2009. As opening night approaches, Suzanne shares her experience as a member of the chorus. Bringing Up The Lights is the story of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2021 production of Macbeth and their return to the stage after eighteen months due to the COVID pandemic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  6. Creating the Costumes For Macbeth

    10/25/2021

    Creating the Costumes For Macbeth

    Lyric Opera of Chicago has finally reached the point where actors will actually take the stage and start working. That’s where Ben Bell Bern and the Rehearsal Department come into the picture and make sure everyone is where they need to be. Bringing Up The Lights is the story of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2021 production of Macbeth and their return to the stage after eighteen months due to the COVID pandemic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  7. Beginning The Rehearsal Process

    10/18/2021

    Beginning The Rehearsal Process

    Lyric Opera of Chicago has finally reached the point where actors will actually take the stage and start working. That’s where Ben Bell Bern and the Rehearsal Department come into the picture and make sure everyone is where they need to be. Bringing Up The Lights is the story of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2021 production of Macbeth and their return to the stage after eighteen months due to the COVID pandemic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  8. Creating Sets Is A World-Wide Effort

    10/11/2021

    Creating Sets Is A World-Wide Effort

    Michael Smallwood, Technical Director for the Lyric Opera of Chicago talked about his piece of the production puzzle and the Herculean effort involved in creating sets for a production like Macbeth Bringing Up The Lights is the story of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's 2021 production of Macbeth and their return to the stage after eighteen months due to the COVID pandemic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
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The behind the scenes story of the biggest theatrical productions in the US. Season Two: The Nutcracker at The Joffrey Ballet in Chicago begins 12/6/21 bringingupthelights.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Keith Conrad
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  • Episodes
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  • Rating
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