S1.E13 | Sam Lewis: Innovating Craftsmanship in Film and Theatre
07/05/24 • 52 min
Sam Lewis: The Art of Theatrical & Film Design in a Tech-Driven World
In this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan interviews Sam Lewis, an omni-media artist and designer whose innovative craftsmanship spans multiple artistic disciplines.
Sam reflects on his earliest memories of working with his hands, which ignited a lifelong passion for creating immersive visual experiences. He breaks down his process for theatrical set design—from the first script reading to the final build—and shares insights into the evolving world of film and stage production.
Plus, stick around for Sam’s thoughts on artificial intelligence and its impact on artists in today’s rapidly changing creative landscape.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Sam Lewis developed his multidisciplinary artistic approach
✅ The step-by-step process of theatrical set design
✅ The intersection of craftsmanship, storytelling, and technology
✅ Sam’s take on AI’s influence on artists and creative industries
✅ The evolution of theater and film design in a digital era
About Sam Lewis:
Sam Lewis is a renowned artist and designer known for his work in theater, film, and multimedia art. His designs merge technical precision with creative storytelling, bringing visionary concepts to life.
Explore Sam’s work: https://madebysam.com/
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
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Sam Lewis: The Art of Theatrical & Film Design in a Tech-Driven World
In this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan interviews Sam Lewis, an omni-media artist and designer whose innovative craftsmanship spans multiple artistic disciplines.
Sam reflects on his earliest memories of working with his hands, which ignited a lifelong passion for creating immersive visual experiences. He breaks down his process for theatrical set design—from the first script reading to the final build—and shares insights into the evolving world of film and stage production.
Plus, stick around for Sam’s thoughts on artificial intelligence and its impact on artists in today’s rapidly changing creative landscape.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Sam Lewis developed his multidisciplinary artistic approach
✅ The step-by-step process of theatrical set design
✅ The intersection of craftsmanship, storytelling, and technology
✅ Sam’s take on AI’s influence on artists and creative industries
✅ The evolution of theater and film design in a digital era
About Sam Lewis:
Sam Lewis is a renowned artist and designer known for his work in theater, film, and multimedia art. His designs merge technical precision with creative storytelling, bringing visionary concepts to life.
Explore Sam’s work: https://madebysam.com/
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
Listen and Connect:
- Spotify: Follow, Rate, and Share
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- Instagram: @Keybard_IG
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S1.E12 | Lynne Streeter Childress: Improving Social Emotional Health Through Theatre
S1E12. Lynne Streeter Childress
In this episode, multi-talented theatre artist Lynne Streeter Childress shares her journey through 30 years of working in professional theatre, focusing on her extensive work in theatre for young audiences (TYA).
Lynne Streeter Childress is a playwright, actor, teaching artist, singer, director, and the founder and artistic director of Building Better People Productions, an organization based in Annapolis, MD, that uses theatre-based shows, workshops and classes based in themes of empathy, kindness, respect and the things that make us all better people.
This is her 30th year in professional theatre, with much of that experience in theatre for young audiences.
This includes performing at the Kennedy Center, Arena Stage and Adventure Theatre, and teaching for institutions like the Folger Shakespeare Library, Everyman Theatre, and Baltimore School for the Arts.
Through all those experiences, Lynne has seen firsthand how theatre can communicate the most important things in the clearest and most interesting of ways, especially to young people.
Lynne is on the Arts In Education roster for the Maryland States Arts Council and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, and through Building Better People Productions, has worked with students served by the Arlington (VA) Humanities Project, Arts Every Day, and the Howard County Arts Council.
Lynne, along with fellow teaching artists Khaleshia Thorpe-Price and Jennifer Ridgway, facilitates Empathy Works, a program that helps organizations discover how empathetic thinking can change their company for the better.
Contact Lynne for bookings or get involved with Better People Productions at https://bbpproductions.com/.
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
Listen and Connect:
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S1.E14 | Helynsia Brown: Driving Equity and Innovation in Technology
Helynsia Brown: Leading with Purpose in Tech and Social Justice
In this episode of KeyBARD, host Thembi Duncan speaks with Helynsia Brown, a technology executive whose career spans the U.S. Air Force, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Women Donors Network.
With a deep commitment to service, purpose, and social justice, Helynsia shares how technology can drive equity and change. From her early days in the military to leading major cultural institutions, she provides insights into the intersection of tech, leadership, and advocacy.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Helynsia’s military background shaped her tech career
✅ The role of technology in preserving cultural history
✅ How women and people of color are reshaping the tech industry
✅ Why social justice and purpose matter in leadership
✅ The impact of technology on philanthropy and advocacy
About Helynsia Brown:
Helynsia Brown is a technology executive and advocate with a career dedicated to leveraging tech for social good. She has led digital initiatives at major institutions and currently works with the Women Donors Network, driving innovation, equity, and systemic change.
Want to be a guest on KeyBARD? Send Thembi a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1740803399472257afce75768
KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan.
Theme music by Sycho Sid.
Listen and Connect:
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- Instagram: @Keybard_IG
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