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Rob and Dan's Podcast
Two lifelong creators of the performing arts, ballet dancer and choreographer Rob Royce and director/playwrite Dan Kehde, bring listeners into the ridiculous reality of making art in the real world. Sometimes humorous, sometimes frustrating, always honest, the duo deals with everything from personal hygiene to mental health to dealing with irate performers, absurd venues, perfect shows gone awry and sure flops that somehow make the grade.
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Episodes
Life, Ballet, New Plays 20.06.2026 52:33
The value of the bathtub to the creative experience. Rob's creative process, Dan's spirit of creative survival, 4 shows a year, if you can believe that.
Distractions and Coming Attractions 11.06.2026 53:29
We work on the innards of the upcoming ballet, and how to claw your way back to artistry from the oblivion of real life
The Bowels of Production 03.06.2026 48:56
Rob and Dan commiserate about all the stuff it takes to do the things we do. [should be a song, I think]
Deep Inside 28.05.2026 55:00
Think you're the only one who goes through the winding road of creativity and art? Join the club. You should really listen to this one.
The New Ballet: The Legacy. 22.05.2026 52:46
Rob and Dan discuss the creation of the new ballet,The Legacy, which is using the music of their late friend and collaborator Mark Scarpelli.
Post mortem, pre mortem, new shows, recitals and whatnot 15.05.2026 53:50
Rob and Dan talk about the last shows, the next shows, the ballet and the moments...you understand.
Implausible Opening Night, Character Nuances, Physical Nuances 08.05.2026 54:10
A fascinating discussion of the rarest of nuanced moments in live performance.
Implausible Opening, Among Others 02.05.2026 54:10
Opening week for Implausible Deniability; Rob's work post Dance Festival and Dan's reached his limit.
Prince, Promises and Productions 25.04.2026 53:00
Rob and Dan talk about Prince, new productions and "pulling it off".
Tuxedos, Receptions, and Firespeeches 17.04.2026 51:54
The importance of the fire speech and the sports jacket hanging in the dressing room
Sets, Audiences and The Way Of Words 12.04.2026 55:16
Rob and Dan discuss dance and productions in converted movie theaters and small spaces.
Satire, Implausibility, Dance Fest 03.04.2026 56:44
Dan's in rehearsal, Rob's in rehearsal. The dark new play is getting good.
Hell and the Creative Process 27.03.2026 54:24
Dan discussed the darkness of a deep dive into pedophilia, Rob maintains sanity in the insane world of young dancers.
100th Episode! 19.03.2026 53:44
We celebrate our 100th episode by discussing Dan's new Epstein piece and the triggers we both inadvertantly spark. Pretty deep and dark.
Are ballet and opera really dying? Is sex trafficking? 14.03.2026 54:32
Up for discussion today...Chalamet, Epstein, and the Clubs.
Hidden Milestones, Exploding Passions 05.03.2026 53:16
Being in a place nobody knows, exploring boundaries that no one sees. And then there's the other thing...
The Point of Not Giving A Damn 01.03.2026 52:27
Rob and Dan discuss the point in a production when the creator and director have given it all to the piece and can' t do anything more , or want to. Come on, we've all been there...
Breakthroughs and Breakdowns 20.02.2026 53:10
Rob discusses breakthroughs and frustrations, Dan is just frustrated
Talent's Obligations: The Right Thing? 14.02.2026 53:41
We discuss the responsibility of the artist to use their talents for what they perceive as good, or necessary. A tough subject.
Tragedy and Legacy 05.02.2026 53:03
Rob speaks of the loss of his father. We open the discussion of the new ballet based on the music of Mark Scarpelli
Art, Depression, Weather, and AI 30.01.2026 55:43
Rob and Dan wander through the January doldrums. Even artists go through this... You?
Joys And Curses of Parameters 24.01.2026 55:06
Rob and Dan discuss the value of seeing the work in a single glance, or part of the work, or a glimpse of part of the work. It's hard to explain ...
Pacing and Sonic Ectoplasm 16.01.2026 54:26
Do we alter pacing to match the sonic ectoplasm of the room, or city, or country in which we perform?
Creative Terrors 08.01.2026 54:05
What terrors lurk behind our creative minds? More than just demons--some might pass but others are with us forever. Is it because we're creators, or just mentally unstable? An unforgettably honest and resonant episode all artists should hear.
Fear, Futures, A Loss 31.12.2025 53:46
The art of fighting fear, accepting the future with the confidence of creativity, and finding a muted joy in the loss of a friend.
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