The Backstage Creative

Krista Kopper
  • 4.5 (8)
  • PERFORMING ARTS

The Backstage Creative focuses on the people who work behind the scenes of theater. Each week is a conversation with either a stage manager, designer, musician, music director, choreographer, sound engineer, or technical director. We get into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to get a live production on stage and shine a light on the often overlooked and under appreciated creatives who create the magic of live theater.

  1. 12/29/2021

    TBC is 3!

    On this solo anniversary episode of The Backstage Creative I talk about the similarities between running ultramarathons and being an artist.

    26 min

  2. 08/31/2021

    Heather Augustine

    Heather Augustine is a sound engineer currently getting ready to go out on tour with Mean Girls. We talk about her ten years of touring experience, making mistakes, and why she enjoys mixing shows.

    1h 12m

  3. 08/24/2021

    Miguel Flores

    Miguel Flores is a Boston based production manager. We talk about setting boundaries, the Boston theater scene, and communication.

    36 min

  4. 08/17/2021

    Celia Kasberg

    Celia Kasberg is currently pursing her MFA at Carnegie Mellon University. We talk about working on a degree during a pandemic, advice for people looking for a college to go to, and the structure of a costume shop.

    50 min

  5. 08/11/2021

    Katie Spelman

    Katie Spelman is a New York City based Choreographer. We talk about her work on Moulin Rouge, issues facing women in the industry, and how growing up in Chicago has influenced her work.

    59 min

  6. 07/27/2021

    Ana Maria Aburto

    Ana Maria Aburto is a New York City based painter. We talk about her favorite projects to work on, skills needed to do her job, and what she is excited about right now.

    30 min

  7. 07/20/2021

    Emma Ford

    Emma Ford is a New York City based drummer. We talk about the Australian theater scene, playing on the Australian production of Hamilton, and how running has benefitted her life.

    51 min

  8. 07/13/2021

    Tara Houston

    Tara Houston is a scenic designer and painter based in Louisiana. We talk about some of the issues in higher education, being a community based artist, and managing priorities.

    59 min
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The Backstage Creative focuses on the people who work behind the scenes of theater. Each week is a conversation with either a stage manager, designer, musician, music director, choreographer, sound engineer, or technical director. We get into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to get a live production on stage and shine a light on the often overlooked and under appreciated creatives who create the magic of live theater.

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