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🎙️ Episode 4: BTS of Embers, Petals, & Stars

Guests:  Ashley Sonnier [@ash.sonnier] & Naomi Graff[@naomi.the.aerialist]   

In this behind-the-scenes episode, Fallon sits down with fellow choreographers Ashley and Naomi to pull back the curtain on Embers, Petals, & Stars. Together, they dive into the creative process behind each act — from personal inspiration and artistic challenges to emotional storytelling and audience connection.

This is a candid look at what it really takes to bring a three-act aerial dance production to life.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown

• 3:02 — Evolution of a 3-Act Show
• 4:48 — Inspiration from Pilobolus
  
• 8:50 — Creating Acts: Personal Stories & Themes
• 11:23 — The Cherry Blossom Act
• 15:55 — The Layer Cake Apparatus — by VVOLFY Metalworks
  
• 19:02 — The Star Wars Act featuring Russick Smith
  
• 26:21 — Choreography Struggles & Partnering
• 28:00 — Projection Design by Christian Szczepanski
  
• 29:51 — Audience Engagement & Experience
• 32:59 — Simplicity in Performance
• 34:50 — Emotional Vulnerability in Performance
• 36:41 — Character Transitions & Emotional Range
• 46:24 — Challenges of Creating Art
• 56:36 — Support & Trust in the Creative Process
• 58:24 — Sam’s Kazoo Straw Moment → Watch the Reel
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• 58:47 — Favorite Moments
• 1:02:01 — Check Out The Audacity Works Podcast
  
• 1:11:26 — Future Endeavors

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