Stacey Weingarten

05/16/23 • 78 min

The Art of Not Making It: with Tiffany Springle

Hello hello! Tiffany here.
At the time of this episode's release, I have come down with the flu. Luckily, I have a british robot man to record the introduction.
Robots: they are the future.
It's all fun and games until AI destroys mankind.
In the meantime, we've got a great episode for you today!
STACEY WEINGARTEN is an Emmy-winning multi-hypenate specializing in writing, directing, and producing musical and puppet works, especially for kids/families. She’s worked everywhere from “Sesame Street” to “Avenue Q”, with everyone from Kermit to Julie Andrews, and develops projects that promote social awareness through entertainment. Stacey was represented Off-Broadway last year by “Rescue Rue”, a musical fairytale inspired by her rescue dog. Stacey served as a Puppet Consultant on “Blippi’s Treehouse” (Amazon), Consulting Creative Producer/Series Director/Contributing Writer for “Reading Buddies” S2 (PBS), Co-Creator/Writer of “Monica’s Mixing Bowl” (Independent) as well as “Cone of Shame” (Handmade Puppet Dreams). Other favorite Bookwriting projects include time-travelinʼ sci-fi rock opera “Ludo's Broken Bride”; chanson-infused historical-fiction “5th Republic”; 1890s gender-affirming Storyville tale “Madame” (w/L Morgan Lee). A former DG Fellow, Stacey teaches puppetry at Pace, volunteers as the Children’s Media Association's LA Chapter President, and promises not to put puppets in anything unless it's appropriate.
Stacey Weingarten is directing her play, Runaway Rue, at the Fringe Festival in LA!!! Dates are June 4, 9, 11, 17, 18. You can find more details at RueTix.com
This is a really special episode and I'm grateful to call Stacey a friend.
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Bryan Matechen

Today's guest is the amazing Bryan Matechen!
Bryan Matechen, a born and bred Pittsburgher (with a flare for style), moved to New York City in 2010 and hit the ground running. Starting as the Costume Coordinator on the hit television show Gossip Girl, where he worked for their final two seasons. Some other credits include Netflix’s: The Politician and Tales of the City, HBO’s: The Other Two, The Plot Against America, Crashing, Amazon’s Z:The Beginning of Everything, Comedy Central’s Broad City, and NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers.

He’s currently working on his 8th season over at Saturday Night Live as the Film Unit Associate Costume Designer where he has over 150 episodes under his belt.
It was such a pleasure having Bryan on. One of my first friends in NYC, it's been a joy to follow his journey and cheer him on. He deserves all the success he's achieved over the years.
I hope you leave this episode motivated and inspired.
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Chloë Campbell

Howdy!
Today's guest is the AMAZING Chloë Campbell.
Chloë was one of my first friends in NYC. I think I'd just moved to NYC a week prior to us meeting. Despite knowing her for 10+ years, there was so much about her personal career journey I didn't know. It was nice to finally sit down and chat.
I appreciate Chloë so much for giving me some of her time. As you can hear in the interview, she's very busy balancing her roles as a parent and dancer. Both are incredibly time consuming, but she handles it with grace.
She even has her own podcast, Mutha, where she discusses the balancing act of being on Broadway and a parent. Please give her a follow and listen- it's an incredible podcast that definitely serves an overlooked part of the entertainment industry.
Chloë's professional credits include:
Broadway: Hamilton, King Kong, and Tuck Everlasting.
Broadway Tours include In The Heights.
West End London - Mary Poppins, Desperately Seeking Susan, Shoes, and On The Town

Chloë's Podcast: Mutha
Mutha's Insta : @muthapodcast
Chloë's insta : @chloe.s.campbell
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