The Story Project

In today’s conversation, Thomas Hodges bravely shares his journey through the past six months of sobriety . He shares the impact it has had on his creative process , how we can become curious about toxic cycles and what no longer serves us, and what challenges have arose thus far.   Thomas and Jessica discuss the power of creating art from the feelings you are currently struggling with, the abilit...

Ramita Ravi is a startup founder and artist. She is a professional dancer, choreographer, and educator with Bloc Talent Agency NY/LA. As a dancer, she’s worked on John Oliver and NYFW, and was one of the first South Asian dancers on So You Think You Can Dance and in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Ramita’s choreography credits include Coachella, Miss America, and Lincoln Center. She is the c...

Honza is a professional dancer who traveled across the country as the Dance Captain on the Dirty Dancing National Tour and the Fiddler on the Roof National Tour. He’s performed with numerous dance companies in New York City and is now living in Charlotte, NC with his partner and puppy, where he is navigating the next stage of his career.  In today’s episode, Honza shares the struggles in balancing...

Honza is a professional dancer who traveled across the country as the Dance Captain on the Dirty Dancing National Tour and the Fiddler on the Roof National Tour. He’s performed with numerous dance companies in New York City and is now living in Charlotte, NC with his partner and puppy, where he is navigating the next stage of his career.  In today’s episode, Honza expresses how he brought his ball...

Jessica emphasizes the importance of sharing stories and experiences as a way to connect and ignite empathy. She voices her belief that creating a supportive community is crucial for artists and humans to feel safe and well. Jessica also highlights the need for to take care of oneself holistically in order to sustainably fight for change. Transcript available on our ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! TW : Sexual...

TW: This episode mentions sexual harassment and assault.   Jessica Chen is an American dancer, choreographer and Founder and Artistic Director of J CHEN PROJECT, a 501c3 nonprofit contemporary dance company. Her work has been presented at MoMA, Lincoln Center’s Restart Stages, Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, and MACY’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, to name a few. She’s currently on the director's...

Kristin Yancy is an actor/dancer/singer/creator living in Brooklyn. Her long list of theater credits include Summer, The Donna Summer Musical and The Cher Show on Broadway, Guys and Dolls at the Kennedy Center, Gaslight with the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, and playing Roxie in Chicago directed by Patrick O' Neill.  In today’s episode, Yancy talks about not going to college for dance and ho...

Daisy Infantas-Lagdamen is a bicoastal professional dancer who can be seen dancing in the films In The Heights and Hocus Pocus 2, as well as working for top choreographers and directors such as Luz Frias, Luam, Bo Park, Jon Rua, Neil Shwartz, Ian McKenzie, and Candace Brown.  In today’s episode, Daisy discusses what was required of her on her path from training to professional work, how past traum...

Austin Sora is a professional dancer who has showcased her versatility through theater, concert dance, music videos, commercials, and work in the nonprofit sector. Her career has included performing in The Phantom of the Opera National Tour, dancing at Jacob’s Pillow with Bruce Wood Dance, assisting Marguerite Derricks, choreographer of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , and becoming the Program Manager...

Gabrielle Sprauve is a freelance dance artist and model who danced for Ballet Hispánico and is a founding and ongoing member of PARA.MAR Dance Theatre. She's performed in renown venues and festivals around the world, and has been featured on PBS and CBS, at the Kennedy Center, and in publications such as the New York Times and Dance Magazine. In today’s episode, Gabrielle describes her journey...

In this solo episode, Jessica Altchiler gives a peek into her own story as she follows up on her conversation with Nando Morland. She shares a profound memory with him that sparked reflection on complicated relationships with movement, the importance of vulnerably sharing our stories, and how we can find rituals that best support our entire selves. Transcript available on our ⁠ ⁠website⁠⁠ !

Nando Morland is a dancer, actor, and singer who has danced for Gallim, Madboots, and Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More . He has performed in the Broadway productions of West Side Story and Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ , as well as the Fiddler on the Roof and Wicked National Tours.  In today’s episode, Nando describes his experience making his Broadway Principal Debut, the feelings that arise after a show closes,...

Angela DeStasio Llanio is a dance teacher and choreographer, who was previously an NBA dancer for the Philadelphia 76ers. Angela's story is one of resilience, love, and passion. In today’s episode, Angela shares the challenges of being a dancer with Cystic Fibrosis and what her day to day life looks like, the positive takeaways from her college experience in addition to what didn’t serve her,...

Sumi Yu is a full-time professional actress working on stage and in TV/Film. Currently residing in NYC, she is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA and has performed at many prestigious theaters including Lincoln Center Theater and New York City Center.  In today’s episode, Sumi discusses how she chose a college program that would support not just her resume but her overall wellbeing, what she love...

Introducing The Story Project: a podcast for artists to heal through conversation, cultivate community, and create change in the industry and the world at large. Our mission is to create healthier, safer, and more supportive environments for performing artists. We focus on identifying, celebrating, and paying attention to all of the elements that make a whole artist and we offer conversations, too...