
Life in Theatre
Tyler Calhoun
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Episode 2: High School Theatre with Michael Clemons
Life in Theatre
06/03/20 • 50 min
This episode features an honest chat about the importance and current state of high school theatre with the director of theatre at Woodhaven High School, Michael Clemons! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Woodhaven High School, High School Theatre, Stereotypes, Support, Theatre Education, Educational Theatre, Inequality, The Laramie Project, Americans for the Arts, Arts Advocacy
- Interested in advocating for the arts in your local community? Learn about how you can do that with this toolkit from Americans for the Arts:https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/reports-and-data/legislation-policy/legislative-issue-center/advocacy-toolkit-for-individuals-and-organizations
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FOLLOW THE WOODHAVEN THEATRE CO.:
- https://www.facebook.com/woodhaventheatre/
- https://twitter.com/WTCproductions
- https://www.instagram.com/wtcproductions/
Tyler’s Tip:
Find ways to support the arts in your local schools whether that is buying a ticket for a show, a concert, or engaging with the arts programs on social media! Anything you can do to show your support will have a significant impact.

03/25/21 • 49 min
Meet José Casas, an artist/educator who is speaking up for diversity and representation in Theatre for Young Audiences and beyond! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Diversity, Representation, Playwriting, Dramatic Publishing, Opening the Door, TYA, United States Theatre for Young Audiences, Youth Audiences, Respecting Youth, Youth Voice, Mental Health, African American TYA, Children's Theatre Foundation of America, University of Michigan, Representation Matters
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Podcast Art by Christine Franzen
Theme music by Tommy Barker

07/22/20 • 77 min
This episode shares the meaningful work that Ashley Lyle and Dan Johnson are engaging in to make the Michigan theatre industry more diverse, inclusive, fair and equitable for all artists, but specifically BIPOC artists! While listening, share the show on social media! Give a rating or leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Michigan Theatre, Professional Theatre, Acting, Industry, Anti-Racism, Towards an Anti-Racist Theatre, Black Literature and Art Queens Network, Black Queens Onstage Podcast, Tales from the Mitten, Ashley Lyle, Dan Johnson, Black Theatre, Black Lives Matter, Black Stories Matter, Support Black Artists, Actor Tips, Acting Life, Activism
- Visit blaqn.org or email Ashley at [email protected] for more information, or to support the work discussed on this episode.
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FOLLOW Ashley & Black Literature and Art Queens Network:
- https://www.instagram.com/blaqnshowmichigan/
- https://www.facebook.com/blaqshowmichigan
- https://twitter.com/BLAQNMI
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDavoCIIZ7P0HTv9eJ9c_g
- https://www.instagram.com/taurus4912/
Tyler’s Tip:
Learn more about Ashley and Dan’s work by investigating the links below!
- ‘Towards an Anti-Racist Michigan Theatre’ Published by BLAQN LLC. https://www.blaqn.org/?p=1060&fbclid=IwAR3k2iDFeYjtcLsdxjtH_UFYmbA5MJ2K8hpjfY2v9gcrUJGu_VRLyEH_TTw
- Listen to the 4 Part Black Actor Conference Hosted by Black Queens Onstage Podcast https://www.blackqueensonstage.com/
Learn more about Black Literature and Art Queens Network LLC. https://www.blaqn.org/

Episode 4: Physical Theatre with Jennifer Felts
Life in Theatre
06/17/20 • 63 min
This episode features an in-depth chat about the world of physical theatre with my mentor in movement, Jennifer Felts! While listening, share the show on social media! Give us a rating, leave a review if you’re feelin’ it friend, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you! The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Physical Theatre, Movement, Movement Direction, Directing, Choreography, Choreographer, Musical Theatre, Acting Tips, Movement Philosophy, Jacques Lecoq, London International School of Performing Arts, Eastern Michigan University Theatre, Eastern Michigan University
- Read this article to get a general overview of some different movement practitioner's styles: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/movement-techniques-actors-study-8763/?fbclid=IwAR2ofn76ewKx4vEHQ55h-YklDAi-EWFB91gBLoUkXk7Ua52fSRosvsQ4tPo
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FOLLOW EMU THEATRE:
- https://www.emich.edu/cmta/productions/
- https://www.facebook.com/EMUTheatre/
- https://twitter.com/EMUTheatre
- https://www.instagram.com/emutheatre/
Tyler’s Tip:
It's more conducive to watch movement than it is to talk about it, so learn about these physical theatre companies by watching their work! I did a training intensive at the Movement Theatre Studio, it is fabulous!
- Movement Theatre Studio NYC: https://www.facebook.com/movementtheaterstudio/videos/326587124893485/
- Frantic Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUqZPfGIX6U
- DV8 Physical Theatre: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2bV75ITXJw

Episode 21: Ending Unpaid Internships with Lift the Curtain
Life in Theatre
04/28/21 • 52 min
If you want to end unpaid internships in the theatre industry then you need to learn all about Lift the Curtain and support their organization! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Lift the Curtain, Theatre, Labor, Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Interns, Internships, Unpaid Internships, End Unpaid Internships, Exploitation, Young Artists, Collective Action, Volunteer, Pay Transparency, Internship Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
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FOLLOW LIFT THE CURTAIN & GET INVOLVED:
- https://linktr.ee/Liftthecurtain
- https://www.liftthecurtain.co/
- https://www.instagram.com/_liftthecurtain/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/588849201770626
Podcast Art by Christine Franzen
Theme music by Tommy Barker

04/14/21 • 61 min
Meet Toni Carosella, an artist who is passionate about changing the unfair treatment that theatre apprentices and interns experience! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Labor, Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Interns, Internships, Unpaid Internships, Exploitation, Young Artists, Marketing, Props Design, Set Construction, Box Office Management, On Our Team, Costume Professionals for Wage Equity, Lift the Curtain, Playbill, Pay Transparency
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FOLLOW TONI & GET INVOLVED:
- https://www.instagram.com/tonionnalee/
- https://onourteam.org/home
- http://cpfwe.org/
- https://www.liftthecurtain.co/our-mission
- https://beanartshero.com/
Podcast Art by Christine Franzen
Theme music by Tommy Barker

03/03/21 • 63 min
Explore trauma-informed approaches to making theatre with Detroit theatre artist Andrew Morton! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Trauma-Informed Theatre Practices, Playwrighting, Social Justice Theatre, Educational Theatre, Theatre in Education, United Kingdom, TYA, Theatre for Young Audiences, TimeSlips, Storycatchers, Applied Theatre, Rising Youth Theatre, Social Workers, Teaching Artist Best Practices, Sticking to Your Values, Detroit, Youth Homelessness, Knight Foundation, Knight Arts Challenge, Detroit Phoenix Center, Sofa Stories Detroit, The Importance of Play, Writing Grants
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FOLLOW ANDREW:
- http://andrewjmorton.com/about
- https://www.sofastoriesdetroit.com/
- Andrew's Published Work
- Staging the Personal Text
Podcast Art by Christine Franzen
Theme music by Tommy Barker

02/03/21 • 65 min
This episode features a chat about drag and theatre with Evah Destruction seen on The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season 3! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Drag, Theatre, Drag Queen, Dragula, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, Mental Health, ADHD, Chicago Drag, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Therapy, Living for Yourself, Urinetown, Fiddler on the Roof, Jessica Vosk, Fruma Sarah, Little Shop of Horrors, Joan Crawford, Mommie Dearest, YouTube, Being on TV, Digital Drag
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FOLLOW EVAH DESTRUCTION:
- https://www.youtube.com/user/EvahDestruction
- https://www.twitch.tv/evahdestruction
- https://www.instagram.com/evahdestruction/
- https://twitter.com/EvahDestruction
- Watch BANSHEE every Tuesday on Twitch
- Purchase Evah's Merch
Podcast Art by Christine Franzen
Theme music by Tommy Barker

Episode 15: From Forensics to Hip Hop with JT Stone
Life in Theatre
01/20/21 • 50 min
This episode features a chat about intersectionality in art with rapper and songwriter JT Stone aka Tommy Barker! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: Theatre, Tommy Barker, JT Stone, Forensics Speaking, Rap, Hip Hop, Music, Soundcloud, Songwriter, Rapper, Childish Gambino, Chance the Rapper, Pushing the Envelope, Collaboration, Inspiration, Performance Personas Screen Acting, Chicago Actor, Roof’s Basement, Bandcamp
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FOLLOW & LISTEN TO JT STONE:
- https://soundcloud.com/jtstone24
- https://jtstone.bandcamp.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/jtstone24/
- Watch Roof’s Basement here!
- Follow Cafe Fenix on Insta!
- Check out Cafe Fenix on Facebook!
Podcast Art by Christine Franzen
Theme music by Tommy Barker

02/17/21 • 64 min
This episode features a fascinating chat with Erika Phillips, Program Manager for The Old Globe Theatre's 'Reflecting Shakespeare' prison program! While listening, share the show on social media! Support the show by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, I appreciate you!
The Tea aka Topics: The Old Globe Theatre, Reflecting Shakespeare, Rehabilitative Shakespeare, Process Design, Scaffolding, Facilitation, Teaching Artistry, Program Management, Formerly Incarcerated Teaching Artists, Curt Tofteland, Shakespeare in Prison, Shakespeare Behind Bars, Restorative Practice, California Corrections, Professional Actor, New Work
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Podcast Art by Christine Franzen
Theme music by Tommy Barker
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FAQ
How many episodes does Life in Theatre have?
Life in Theatre currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does Life in Theatre cover?
The podcast is about Acting, Society & Culture, College, Personal Journals, Podcasts, Arts, Theatre, Broadway and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Life in Theatre?
The episode title 'Episode 20: Authentic Apprenticeship Experiences with Toni Carosella' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Life in Theatre?
The average episode length on Life in Theatre is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Life in Theatre released?
Episodes of Life in Theatre are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Life in Theatre?
The first episode of Life in Theatre was released on May 20, 2020.
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