The StageLync Podcast

On this episode, we are joined by Franchesca Wong, talking all about changing careers and entering the performing arts as a young adult. Franchesca is a Canadian-born Chinese actress and corporate role player based in Hong Kong. Raised in both Canada and Hong Kong, Franchesca graduated from the University of Calgary - Haskayne School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2012. She work...

In this episode, we are joined once again by the CEOs of battleROYAL Berlin, Brendan Shelper and Judith Hoch, following Esch 2022. battleROYAL is an entertainment company based in Berlin. They are a studio of bold creatives, strategists and event professionals working between the domains of culture and commerce. Technology and innovation are defining parts of their work and process. Founded in 201...

In this episode we are joined by Bengt Jörgen, talking all things dance. Bengt Jörgen is a co-founder of Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, and serves as its Artistic Director and CEO. In 1992, his artistic vision led to the formation of a partnership with George Brown College in Toronto, where he is the Artistic Director of the full-time dance program. Bengt strongly believes in classical ballet as a powerf...

In this episode we are joined by Ema Edosio, talking all things filmmaking. Ema is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, and obtained a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Ogun State University. She then went on to the New York Film Academy and Motion Pictures Institute of Michigan in the United States, where she majored in cinematography and directing. In 2013, Ema returned to Nigeria, wh...

In this episode we are joined by CarlosAlexis Cruz, talking all things theatre and physical performance. Cruz holds an MFA in Physical Theatre from the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, where he studied a range of movement techniques including Commedia dell’Arte, Laban, Lecoq-based theatre dynamics, Alexander Technique, as well as an extensive voice training in the Linklater voic...

In this episode we are joined by Patrick Oliver Jones, talking all things acting, arts and entertainment. Born and raised in Birmingham Alabama, and now living in New York, Patrick Oliver Jones is proud of bringing Southern charm to his Northern way of life, as well as his varied career in the entertainment industry. From theatre and voiceovers to short films and podcasting, Jones has been blessed...

On this episode we are joined by Igor Kobelev, talking all things stage management. Igor takes us on a journey of his humble roots as a vinyl loving boy from Moldova to landing his first dream job working with Cirque de Soleil. Based in the United Arab Emirates, Igor has had extensive exposure to a variety of clients from diverse backgrounds in the areas of events and project management.  We want...

In this episode we are joined by Tim Tompkins, talking all things ballet, dance, and movement. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Tim Tompkins began his classical ballet training at the age of twelve with former Cuban ballerina Dulce Anaya. He graduated high school at the Harid Conservatory (a Russian ballet school in the United States) in 2005. After graduation, he was invited to join the Houston Bal...

On this episode, we are joined by Patricia Masera, talking about her work both onstage and backstage. Patricia Masera was born in Paraguay. In 1997 she co-founded the Aerial Theatre Group Nhi-Mu (www.nhimu.com) a ground-breaking theatre alternative for the Paraguayan scene. She was awarded with the B’nai Brith award for excellence in Theatre in 2006; that same year she was also awarded with a Fulb...

In this episode we are joined by Sita Bhuller, talking all things performance. Born and bred in London, Sita has spent the last 15 years on the road as an acrobat and aerial artist. With a background in gymnastics and a degree in sports and exercise sciences, she fell into the world of performance by happy accident. Her first performance role was as stunt artist for Legoland in Windsor, England. S...

In this episode we are joined by Ksenia Dykina, talking all things artistic in the entertainment industry. Ksenia Dykina is an artistic coordinator, dance captain & dancer. Originally from Russia, Ksenia has performed and worked in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Ksenia is currently the Artistic Coach of La Perle by Dragone, a permanent show in Dubai, UAE.  We want to hear from YOU and provide a...

In this episode, we are joined by Naomi Gonzalez Kahn, talking all about her career as set designer, costume designer and production designer for film and theatre. Born and raised in Mexico City, Naomi is a Los-Angeles based production/costume designer for film and live performance. She earned her master’s degree in Fine Arts from UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television.  Naomi also holds a d...

In this episode we are joined by Chris McGreevy, talking all things artist coaching. From a small town in the North of England, Chris McGreevy grew up representing Great Britain in Acro Sport, studying at music college, and coaching acrobatics, before making his transition to the stage. Since entering the entertainment industry, Chris has performed and managed some of the world’s biggest stages. A...

In this episode we are joined by Rorisang Motuba, sharing with us her experience as a writer, director, and actress in South Africa. Rorisang Motuba is Johannesburg-born actress, writer and director. She has starred in a number of South African and international productions, and has written extensively for South African television. Rorisang recently made her directorial theatre debut at The Market...

In this episode we are joined by Daniel Jean from Moment Factory, talking all things multimedia. For the past 20 years, Daniel has worked at the heart of Montreal-based studio Moment Factory. This home base within a major hub of digital production has placed him right at the intersection of creative and technical innovation, and allowed him to take part in some of the most game-changing developmen...

In this episode, we are joined by Andy Levey, talking all things Arts Marketing. Andy Levey is a high performing and dynamic C-suite leader, specialising in business and brand leadership for the digital age. Over the last two decades, he has been at the forefront of initiatives that connect consumers in a rapidly evolving and increasingly segmented market, developing and implementing competitive,...

In this episode we are joined by Bonnie Howland, talking all things project management. Bonnie Howland was born and raised in Upstate NY, and she holds a BFA in Technical Direction and Project Management from Purchase College. She started her career trying to juggle being a mom and having a career. Eventually, Bonnie became a Project Manager for PRG, helping set up the PRG Asia division to later w...

In this episode we are joined by Kelsey Borlan Lee and Robert Lee, talking about comedy, their work with Laugh After Dark and their thoughts on Cancel Culture. Kelsey Borlan Lee is a brand strategist, producer, and director with nearly 20 years of experience behind the camera as a photographer and later cinematographer. As a branding and visual communication expert, Kelsey has helped develop such...

Domenica Boscardin is a Manager of Technical Production Events and Entertainment at Expo 2020 Dubai. She joins us on TheatreArtLife to talk about her work at the Expo, her eclectic career, and women in entertainment.  Domenica is an American expat who frequently wonders, “How is this my life?”. She loves working in live entertainment for the art, the challenge, and the absolutely amazing people in...

In this episode we are joined by Richard Bryant sharing his experiences documenting technical theatre. Richard Bryant is in his final year as a Master of Fine Arts candidate in the University of Idaho's Distance program. From 2013 to 2020 he has lived and worked on the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago as an assistant professor in theatre design and production at the National Academy for t...

In this episode, we are joined by the CEOs of battleROYAL Berlin, Brendan Shelper and Judith Hoch, ahead of Esch 2022. battleROYAL is an entertainment company based in Berlin. They are a studio of bold creatives, strategists and event professionals working between the domains of culture and commerce. Technology and innovation are defining parts of their work and process. Founded in 2011, battleROY...

In this episode we are joined by Lou Doye and Iona McEwan, talking about their work with emerging technologies and storytelling on Kingdom of Plants. Iona McEwan is a creative at Alchemy Immersive. She has worked on the creative and design for a variety of AR, VR, and MR projects, most recently directed the VR series David Attenborough’s Kingdom of Plants for Oculus TV. Her focus is exploring how...

In this episode we are joined by Cooper Rust, talking all about her work as a dancer, her time with the Royal Academy and how her career took her to Africa. Cooper Rust is a Columbia, South Carolina native and currently resides in both Nairobi, Kenya and Columbia. She graduated from Dreher High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her professional ballet career includes seasons with the...

In this episode we are joined by Becket Tundatil, talking all things artistic media artist and lighting. Becket Tundatil is a media artist whose work is a fusion of technology, popular culture, and visual information. Becket is a highly experienced and well-known lighting professional with a good deal of experience in the entertainment industry, working on projects as varied as lighting a Mumbai b...

In this episode we are joined by Lauren Duffy-Franzoso, talking all things rigging and design. Lauren Duffy-Franzoso is a rigger who holds a BFA in entertainment design technology which is where she started, with a concentration in stage management. Focusing on technical stage management, Lauren progressed through production management which ultimately led to rigging and permanent install rigging....