Artist Soapbox * Audio fiction + Creative Process

MOJOAA Performing Arts Company believes that the African American community has rich stories that deserve to be told. I’m so grateful for this conversation with Robin Carmon… Read more "062: Stories that deserve to be told. Executive Director of MOJOAA Robin Carmon Marshall holds space and makes space to be heard." The post 062: Stories that deserve to be told. Executive Director of MOJOAA Ro...

Fashion designer Dara Page describes the impulse to launch her company Haus Page, what inspires her fashion design and collections, and how she gives back to her… Read more "061: The impact of fashion. Designer Dara Page crafts art to wear with intention." The post 061: The impact of fashion. Designer Dara Page crafts art to wear with intention. appeared first on Artist Soapbox .

“Bamboo Wind is a love story in seven parts.” It’s an ambitious multimedia project that springs from a poem and taps into the talents of a team… Read more "060: Producing multi-disciplinary work. Poet Coke Ariail taps into a team of artists for BAMBOO WIND." The post 060: Producing multi-disciplinary work. Poet Coke Ariail taps into a team of artists for BAMBOO WIND. appeared first on Artist Soapb...

The final episode of 2018! Hear stats about the podcast, what’s coming up, and how things will change for 2019. Tamara gives special thanks and wraps up… Read more "059: What’s next for ASBX? Looking ahead to 2019." The post 059: What’s next for ASBX? Looking ahead to 2019. appeared first on Artist Soapbox .

Want acting tips from one of the Triangle’s most well-known actors? Actor Lakeisha Coffey reveals her process, how to audition, and how she finds her character. (Guess… Read more "058: Prepare and connect. Actor Lakeisha Coffey shares her theatre wisdom and her gratitude." The post 058: Prepare and connect. Actor Lakeisha Coffey shares her theatre wisdom and her gratitude. appeared first on Artist...

In the last 7 years, SONAM has given benefit concerts for more than 20 nonprofits from veterans organizations, to organizations that assist with food insecurity, young musicians,… Read more "057: Giving through song. Music Director Allan Friedman and SONAM contribute to our community." The post 057: Giving through song. Music Director Allan Friedman and SONAM contribute to our community. appeared...

Who determines your success? What does failure mean to you? Choreographer and dancer Anna Barker has been playing with those questions for the last 5 years to… Read more "056: Failure or success? Choreographer Anna Barker invites audiences in through humor and the human experience" The post 056: Failure or success? Choreographer Anna Barker invites audiences in through humor and the human experien...

“I have a question about speaking up when I witness troubling things in rehearsal….” Two experts address questions about bullying in the rehearsal room. Ashley Popio, Artistic Director… Read more "055: Troubling things in rehearsal. How to handle bullying in creative spaces." The post 055: Troubling things in rehearsal. How to handle bullying in creative spaces. appeared first on Artist Soapb...

What kind of work goes into making a feature-film? Do you have what it takes? How do you go about building a comprehensive fantasy world? We cover all… Read more "054: Making a feature film. Film director Michael Babbitt leverages decades of craft and hard work to create THE LAST IN LINE" The post 054: Making a feature film. Film director Michael Babbitt leverages decades of craft a...

One of Barbette Hunter’s great passions is working with children in the theatre. As actor, director, teacher, stage manager and more, Barbette draws on her skills to… Read more "053: Working with kids in theatre. Teacher and director Barbette Hunter empowers kids to shine together." The post 053: Working with kids in theatre. Teacher and director Barbette Hunter empowers kids to shine together. ap...

How to chase seemingly impossible goals, showing up when and how we can, and living and working in alignment with our core values. In this episode, designer… Read more "052: Bringing core values to our professional work. Creative Director and designer Rebekah Miel does what she can to serve her community" The post 052: Bringing core values to our professional work. Creative Director and designer R...

No more starving artists. Singer/songwriter Juliana Finch believes everyone has a story to tell and that the best way to create is from a well-nourished place. We talk about… Read more "051: Wanna keep going? Singer/songwriter Juliana Finch encourages well-nourished artists, productivity, and community" The post 051: Wanna keep going? Singer/songwriter Juliana Finch encourages well-nouri...

What’s more important than context? This candid conversation with dramaturg Alex Ripp ranges far and wide — from making art in the Triangle to art making in Chile,… Read more "050: What’s the context? Dramaturg Alex Ripp unpacks public performance, translation, and arts criticism" The post 050: What’s the context? Dramaturg Alex Ripp unpacks public performance, translation, and arts criticism...

How do crafters take an interest and turn it into a business? Amelia Freeman-Lynde is the owner of Freeman’s Creative, a new shop in Durham, NC offering… Read more "049: Why choose a brick and mortar? Business owner Amelia Freeman-Lynde talks handcraft and Freeman’s Creative" The post 049: Why choose a brick and mortar? Business owner Amelia Freeman-Lynde talks handcraft and Freeman’s Creative app...

Creating a sustainable revenue stream for artists often seems impossible – how do we do the impossible? ShaLeigh Comerford, dancer, choreographer, and the Artistic Director of ShaLeigh… Read more "048: How do we do the impossible? Choreographer ShaLeigh Comerford explores collaboration and sustainability" The post 048: How do we do the impossible? Choreographer ShaLeigh Comerford explores col...

Kaley Morrison, actor and Director of Education at Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh talks about Burning Coal’s educational programming for kids and adults, what she’s learned from… Read more "047: Theatre education programming with Burning Coal’s Director of Education, Kaley Morrison" The post 047: Theatre education programming with Burning Coal’s Director of Education, Kaley Morrison appeared firs...

“So much is possible.” Dasan Ahanu is a Poet, Emcee, Writer, Playwright, Performance Artist, Lecturer, and Educator in Durham, North Carolina. He is managing director and co-founder of… Read more "046: What are the benefits of a residency? Dasan Ahanu speaks on Black Poetry Theatre’s decade of connection." The post 046: What are the benefits of a residency? Dasan Ahanu speaks on Black Poetry...

How does artistic work hold up over time? What’s it like to revisit old work in a new medium? A quick dive into work in process. Cheryl Chamblee… Read more "045: Old work in a new way. both hands theatre company performs a scene from 2001." The post 045: Old work in a new way. both hands theatre company performs a scene from 2001. appeared first on Artist Soapbox .

The second installment of a multi-part series in which Tamara considers how we might love the artists we are and support the artists we love. A solo… Read more "044: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART TWO. Respect the Work." The post 044: What I learned from 40 years of not being famous: PART TWO. Respect the Work. appeared first on Artist Soapbox .

“The first draft really ought to be quite horrible.” A passionate masterclass in playwriting with Ian Finley, playwright and arts educator. Dramatic structure, writer’s block, revision, adapting… Read more "043: What good is a bad first draft? Playwright and arts educator Ian Finley extols the power of revision." The post 043: What good is a bad first draft? Playwright and arts educator Ian Finley...

Three great minds in one room: Alyssa Noble, Justin Tornow, and Lightsey Darst, the 3 organizers of Durham Independent Dance Artists (DIDA) discuss how to serve the… Read more "042: What does the dance community need? DIDA (Durham Independent Dance Artists) considers challenges and what the future holds" The post 042: What does the dance community need? DIDA (Durham Independent Dance Artists) cons...

Amazing original poetry pieces performed by Naima Ince-Griffiths open and close this episode! Naima Yetunde Ince-Griffiths is a performance poet, writer, and playwright; she produces and directs theatrical works… Read more "041: How do we evolve as artists? Director, performer, writer Naima Yetunde Ince-Griffiths extends her voice into multiple genres" The post 041: How do we evolve as a...

How might we cultivate a larger audience across the Triangle? How do playwrights write about things that are meaningful and that will also have an audience? In… Read more "040: How do we build audiences for our work? Playwright Allan Maule considers marketing theatre in the Triangle" The post 040: How do we build audiences for our work? Playwright Allan Maule considers marketing theatre in the Tri...

What exactly is ‘a band’ in 2018? How does a code of conduct figure in? Why is an performing residency so valuable? Listen to musician and composer… Read more "039: What is a band? Musician and composer Louis Landry embraces classic albums and contemporary realities" The post 039: What is a band? Musician and composer Louis Landry embraces classic albums and contemporary realities appeared first o...

“Doing the work saves me.” What does it mean to be included, supported, and welcomed into creative work? In the midst of producing for Women’s Theatre Festival… Read more "038: Managing Director Johannah Maynard Edwards advocates for inclusion, develops structures for growth, and turns problems into solutions" The post 038: Managing Director Johannah Maynard Edwards advocates for inclusion, d...