The StageLync Podcast

Jacinta followed her passion for biology, the human body and working with people to complete a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) at The University of Melbourne. Her work in major hospitals in Australia prepared her to be an in-house physio and first responder for The House of Dancing Water show in Macau. Jacinta holds numerous certificates and accreditations in sports injury management, pre-hospita...

John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regional theater, working mostly in Shakespearean roles such as Mercutio and Macbeth. He’s been hailed by the Associated Press as “White-hot Entertainment” for his off-Broadway pl...

John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regional theater, working mostly in Shakespearean roles such as Mercutio and Macbeth. He’s been hailed by the Associated Press as “White-hot Entertainment” for his off-Broadway pl...

Jacinta followed her passion for biology, the human body and working with people to complete a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) at The University of Melbourne. Her work in major hospitals in Australia prepared her to be an in-house physio and first responder for The House of Dancing Water show in Macau. Jacinta holds numerous certificates and accreditations in sports injury management, pre-hospita...

In this episode, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Victor Manuel Aguilera, talking all things finance. Víctor Manuel Aguilera has a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the Universidad Autónoma de México, a second Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana, and a Masters D...

In this episode we are joined by Charlie Burrows, talking all things performance and casting. Charlie Burrows made a name for himself as a world-class power tumbler for more than a decade, becoming European and National Champion. He then made the transition from athlete to artist, performing with various shows including La Nouba, by Cirque du Soleil. Following his successful career as an artist he...

In this episode we are joined by Houston Odum, talking all things circus and entertainment. Houston is a Circus Director and Producer from Jamestown, NC. He became involved in the arts at age 9, when he started juggling. Since then, he’s developed a passion for Circus Creation and founded the Activate Entertainment Project amidst the Pandemic in October of 2020. Since then, Activate has presented...

In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Linda Essig. Linda Essig, MFA, PhD, and former lighting designer, was appointed Baruch College’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs on July 1, 2021. She previously served as dean of the College of Arts & Letters at Californ...

In this episode we are joined by Estefani Evans and Ammed Tuniziani, talking all things circus. Estefani Evans is a 33-year-old flying trapeze artist who has been in the industry for more than 20 years. She has been traveling the world to perform since 2007. Originally born in São Paulo Brazil, Estefani is a 5th generation traditional circus performer who began her career at the age of 14. She is...

In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew. Jeanette is an award-winning designer for theatre, opera, dance, musical, music performances, installation, and immersive experiences. As a designer, she aims to create a visual environment that is organically integrated i...

In this episode we are joined by Kylie McOmish, talking multifaceted work in the Arts and live entertainment. Kylie is a passionate and talented ambassador for the arts, major events, culture, and destination development. She is a trusted leader in strategic planning and the delivery of high-profile international events, productions, and location activations. Her skills in across-site coordination...

In these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Camille Schenkkan and Jessica Champagne Hansen. Camille Schenkkan is the Deputy Managing Director for Center Theatre Group. Before moving into that position, she led workforce development and emerging artist programming at CTG starting in 2012...

In this episode we are joined by Billy Sy, talking all things working and lecturing in the Performing Arts. Billy Sy is an actor, singer, theatre maker and lecturer at the School of Drama at Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. He has acted in a wide range of productions on stage and screen in HK and abroad, including musical theatre, plays, experimental theatre, and films. We want to hear from...

Patricia Marjorie is a Brazilian multidisciplinary theatre artist based in New York with works on costume design, props, set design, directing and performing. Her past works include: Wolf Play directed by Dustin Wills at MCC, Public Obscenities at SOHO REP written and directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury; costume and props for Modern Swimwear directed by Meghan Finn. Patricia’s recent works include:...

In this episode we are joined by Kaz Finnin, talking all things performance medicine. Kaz is the head of performance medicine at big top touring show Alegría by Cirque du Soleil. With over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist, and a recently completed MBA, Kaz is passionate about leading high performing teams to deliver quality care to performing artists. Kaz worked in sporting, military, a...

In this episode we are joined by Anna's friend and active colleague Rob Penalver, talking all things production. Rob has extensive experience in all aspects of production. Throughout his extensive and successful career, he has had the opportunity to work with some of the most recognized and diverse companies in the world, including Apple, the Grammy Awards, F1 Ferrari Team, the Art Basel Fair, MTV...

In this episode we are joined by Dillon Evans, talking all things Stage Management. Dillon is a Stage Manager from Southern California, and he now resides in Las Vegas. Currently, he is a Show Caller at AWAKENING, a $120 million USD spectacle at Wynn Las Vegas.  Before creating AWAKENING in 2022, Dillon lived outside of the USA for 6 years of his career. Most recently, he was a Senior Stage Manage...

In this episode we are joined by Allison Marquez, talking all things singing, dancing, and acting. Allison grew up in Visalia CA and graduated from Golden West high school, where she fostered her love for singing and dancing. She attended Chapman University in Orange County where she received her Bachelors of Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance. During her time in Orange County, Allison ta...

In this episode we are joined by Melanie May talking all things art and design. Born and raised in Colombia, Melanie is a Scenic Designer and Art Director, now working also as a Professor in Bogotá. Her sensibility pursues to create rich and compelling universes through visual storytelling. Recent credits include The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (Repertorio Español), Lordes presented at the Ne...

In this episode we are joined by Padraic Moyles, talking all things dance. Born in Dublin, Padraic emigrated to New York when he was nine years old. At the age of twelve he starred as the principal actor in the Off-Broadway production of Grandchild of Kings, directed by Harold Prince. Dancing under the tutelage of Donny Golden, he joined Riverdance in 1997, going on to become Dance Captain and Pri...

In this episode we are joined by Anatole Norland and Nicole Lippey, talking all things actor, production, and theatre management. Actor’s Pocket Guide was created in 2018 when a frustrated theatre director (Nicole), and technology expert (Anatole), came together and decided to build their own platform to solve organisation, preparation, and communication issues with producing theatre. Nicole is th...

In this episode we are joined by Danielle Fullerton, talking all things stage and production management. Originally from the USA, Danielle has always been curious about how things work and what is happening behind the scenes, which led her to start dabbling in her local community theatre as a teenager – and she never looked back! Danielle has a BA in Technical Theatre from the University of Wyomin...

In this episode we are joined by Josephine Lawrence, talking all things production. Josephine is a Director, Producer and Founder of Orient Unlimited production agency. With a 30+ year career spanning across Theatre, Film, Live Events, Visual & Performing Arts, Josephine has Produced over 1000 projects in the last 20 + years, designed, built, choreographed, staged and toured internationally with s...

In this episode we are joined by Drew Himmelrich, talking all things technical production. Drew is a young professional in the concert touring and live event industry. He has been a Mechanical Design Engineer at TAIT for four years and recently moved to the Integration team. His passion for technical theatre work first showed itself as he set up stages as a little kid in his kindergarten classroom...

In this episode we are joined by John Devereaux, talking all things performance. Since earning his BFA from TCU, Devereaux has performed in RENT, Dreamgirls, originated a role in the world premiere of Recorded in Hollywood, and is currently touring with the ensemble of Hamilton: An American Musical. The Houston native has also gained a captive audience of 130,000 followers and counting on Instagra...