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A podcast about the unseen magic of technical theater, hosted by Ruya Yaman and Ava Richards.

Theatricult Theatricult Podcast

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A podcast about the unseen magic of technical theater, hosted by Ruya Yaman and Ava Richards.

    Theatricult Ep. 8: A Final Farewell

    Theatricult Ep. 8: A Final Farewell

    Every series must eventually come to an end, and it is often bittersweet to part with. This episode is all about what we appreciate the most about technical theater, and tying up everything we've talked about in previous episodes - featuring parting words from several technicians, including our very own theater manager, Geoff Horn!

    Thank you so much for tuning in with us on this journey, and we hope you've learned something valuable!



    Music attributions:

    Artist: Bruno Freitas

    Title: Elegant Jazz

    https://www.hooksounds.com/



    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @theatricult

    • 4 min
    Theatricult Ep. 7: Passions to Professions

    Theatricult Ep. 7: Passions to Professions

    With the end of the school year nearing, many students have began to think more intricately about what they might want to pursue, a majority of them being pressured to pick something practical. However, some fields of work allow people to embrace their passions as professions, and technical theater just happens to be one of them!

    This episode is all about how tech can be pursued as a versatile and intriguing career - featuring guest speakers Jillian Yong, Gloria Capulong, and Jules Marshall.



    Music attributions:

    Artist: Edward Elgar

    Title: Pomp and Circumstance

    License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)

    Artist: Bruno Freitas

    Title: Elegant Jazz

    https://www.hooksounds.com/

    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @theatricult

    • 7 min
    Theatricult Ep. 6: Closures and Cancellations

    Theatricult Ep. 6: Closures and Cancellations

    Theatrical shows have always been top-rated attractions, with millions attending performances each year. However, in the light of a pandemic, stages across the world have been going dark. This episode elaborates on how the global shutdowns have impacted the lives of everyone involved in the performing arts field - featuring stories from both performers and technicians!



    Attributions:

    Audio clip from CGTN America

    Music attributions:

    Artist: Bruno Freitas

    Title: Elegant Jazz

    http://www.hooksounds.com

    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @theatricult

    • 4 min
    Theatricult Ep. 5: Relations and Reliability

    Theatricult Ep. 5: Relations and Reliability

    Despite the name, not everything about technical theater is quite so technical -- one of the lesser known, yet equally essential steps to a successful production is to create connections with the people you are working with.

    This episode is all about having healthy and reliable relationships with your team -- featuring viewpoints ranging from young performers to paid technicians, as well as our personal stories! 

    Music attributions:

    Artist: Bruno Freitas

    Title: Elegant Jazz

    http://www.hooksounds.com

    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @theatricult

    • 6 min
    Theatricult Ep. 4: The Many Faces of the Mountain

    Theatricult Ep. 4: The Many Faces of the Mountain

    "The many faces of the mountain" is a textbook term that describes how technical theater can take a simple performance and transform it into an elaborate, intriguing story that is sure to be memorable for both the audience and the participants.

    This episode is all about how tech adds that illustrative element -- featuring perspectives from both performers and technicians!

    Music attributions:

    Artist: Bruno Freitas

    Title: Elegant Jazz

    http://www.hooksounds.com

    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @theatricult

    • 7 min
    Theatricult Ep. 3: Risks and Responsibilities

    Theatricult Ep. 3: Risks and Responsibilities

    Technical theater is a very demanding job, as others’ lives often depend on it. This episode covers topics such as rigging, battens, and the orchestra pit, illustrating the many dangers that theaters may hold -- featuring stories from our listeners!

    Attributions:

    Audio clip from ABCNews

    Music attributions:

    Artist: Bruno Freitas

    Title: Elegant Jazz

    http://www.hooksounds.com

    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @theatricult

    • 8 min

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