#SMLife

Morgan Zupanski
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#SMLife

A west coast perspective limited series podcast hosted by stage manager Morgan Zupanski and presented by the Stage Managers’ Association that highlights a handful of stage managers actively working on the west coast and talks about how we are all making it happen. Music composed by Victoria DeIorio and produced by Jenna Moran.

  1. 08/27/2019

    Ep 12. Morgan Zupanski, Your Questions, and Believing in Yourself

    This is our final episode!!! In a change from our normal structure, this episode interviews our regular host, Morgan Zupanski. Nidia Flores is our host in this episode and she dives deep into all of the questions that our audience has been asking Morgan. We talk about safety, advocating for yourself, imposter syndrome, the importance of finding your tribe, creating a tribe within your teams, all of the feelings around shadowing/being shadowed, and believing in yourself.

    58 min

  2. 08/20/2019

    Ep 11. Cheyenne Splinter, and Working on Cruise Ships

    This weeks episode is all about Cruise Ships! We talk with Cheyenne Splinter about her time working with Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. We discuss how she got in to the industry and how her stage management skills have transferred over. We also talk about life on a ship and some of the logistics that come along with that lifestyle.

    45 min

  3. 08/13/2019

    Ep 10. Jessica Barker, Dance, and Working in San Francisco

    This episode is all about dance! We talk with Jessica Barker about her experiences working in dance, the corks of dance like working with animals, working in San Francisco, and moving across the country to try something new! We also talk a bit about how important it is to make space for your personal life along with your career.

    1h 4m

  4. 08/06/2019

    Ep 9. Rusty Cloyes, SXSW, and the transition in to TDing

    In this episode we talk with Rusty Cloyes about his career trajectory moving from stage management into being a technical director into being a production manager and then moving back in to stage management both professionally and as a teacher. We also talk about his experiences working at SXSW and his experiences on tour.

    51 min

  5. 07/30/2019

    Ep 8. Anne Hitt, Working in Seattle, Being a new mom, and SM Bootcamp

    Have you heard about SM Bootcamp? Well in this episode, we are talking with the creator, Anne Hitt! We talk with her about her career trajectory and how that has led her to Seattle and what it's been like starting a family while doing the freelance stage management life. We also dig more into what SM Bootcamp is and how it works.

    56 min

  6. 07/23/2019

    Ep 7. Joel Veenstra, Taking Chances, and the SMA

    In this episode we talk with Joel Veenstra about his work as Western Regional Director for the Stage Managers' Association. We also talk about his career trajectory moving from film in to theater, and his willingness to take chances that has ultimately led him to live a life full of balance between his many interests.

    54 min

  7. 07/16/2019

    Ep 6. Claire Friday, Corporate Events, and Marketing yourself

    How do you promote yourself as a freelancer? In this episode, we talk with Claire Friday about her trajectory as a stage manager that has led her to show calling and producing in the corporate events world. We also talk about how to marketing yourself, creating a business, the art of follow-up, and some key advice for PAs in any genre.

    1h 8m

  8. 07/09/2019

    Ep 5. Meredith Greenburg, and Mentoring

    It is so important to be supported when you are coming up as a stage manager and to support others throughout your career as a stage manager. In this episode, we talk with Meredith Greenburg about everything "mentor". Everything from having a mentor, being a mentor, finding a mentor, to utilizing a mentor, and so much more.

    1h 10m
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A west coast perspective limited series podcast hosted by stage manager Morgan Zupanski and presented by the Stage Managers’ Association that highlights a handful of stage managers actively working on the west coast and talks about how we are all making it happen. Music composed by Victoria DeIorio and produced by Jenna Moran.

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  • Creator
    Morgan Zupanski
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Morgan Zupanski
  • Show Website
    #SMLife

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