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Waiting for PlacesEpisode 14: Jennifer Leigh Sears ScheierWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 14 features Dr. Jennifer Leigh Sears Scheier. She is a freelance AEA stage manager and recently completed her PhD dissertation at the University of Illinois. Her dissertation, “The Quest for Professionalization: A 20th Century Cautionary Tale for United States Stage Managers,” focused on reclaiming stage management history while investigating the field’s current challenges through a historical lens. Her past stage management credits include: Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Knoxville Opera, La Jolla Playhouse, Lamb’s Players Theatre, Long Beach Opera, San Diego Repertory Theatre, and Tennessee Repertory Theatre...
2021-07-0959 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 13: David J McGrawWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 13 features David J. McGraw. Born and raised in Cleveland, David has stage managed since the early 90s. He also is the founder of the Stage Manager Survey, the largest study of stage managers in the world (www.smsurvey.info). David is currently a Director-at-Large for the Stage Managers' Association after serving as Second Vice Chair in 2007.
2021-07-0251 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 12: Megan CahillWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 12 features Megan Cahill of St. Louis, MO. She primarily works in non-traditional genres and spaces. She is also known as Mama Megan - "The Den Mother of Burlesque."
2021-06-2559 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 11: Bari James BellardWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 11 features Bari James Bellard. He is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans. After performing at Walt Disney World and aboard the Polar Express, Bari accepted the role of Production Stage Manager at Southern Rep Theatre in New Orleans. He has traveled the world as a Stage Technician and Production Stage Manager. He is currently Waiting for Places!
2021-06-1849 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 10: Kate BartelsWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 10 features Kate Bartels. She is a native New Orleanian and avid Saints fan. She is currently a full-time production manager for See-Hear Productions managing various projects including weddings, corporate events, galas, rodeos, private parties and more. In addition, she is also an AEA and AGMA stage manager, props master, and technician. She garnered a MFA in Production Management from Boston University and a BA in Theatre Design and Technology from Louisiana State University.
2021-06-1157 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 9: Elizabeth WrayWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 9 features Elizabeth Wray. Elizabeth is currently the Resident Production Stage Manager at the Tulsa Ballet. She previously received her MFA in Stage Management at the University of Missouri - Kansas City and her BA in Technical Theatre at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. When she's not working she loves playing board games, watching movies with her husband, and traveling.
2021-06-0447 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 8: Victoria FrankWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 8 features Victoria Frank. She is the resident stage manager for Kansas City Ballet, and during the pandemic, she also became the Production Manager for Broadway Unlocked. She has stage-managed for plays, musicals, operas, events and dance and in her free time enjoys walking her dog Sweet Pea and reading novels.
2021-05-2858 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 7: Chelsea BrownWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 7 features Chelsea Brown. She is a freelance Stage Manager and Development associate for Arts Midwest. A 2015 graduate of North Dakota State University's Theatre Arts program, Chelsea enjoys working with her community to help create thoughtful and impactful shows for this time and place. She lives in Moorhead, MN and enjoys finding new trails to hike, cooking new recipes, and playing tabletop games.
2021-05-2133 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 6: Chris SchweigerWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 6 features Chris Schweiger. Chris has been a lover of travel and adventure all her life. She has been a professional stage manager for 19 years and she has been lucky enough to work with folks across the globe ranging from her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota to companies in Utah, Alaska, California, Washington D.C., New York City, Australia, Japan, Mongolia and the Netherlands.
2021-05-141h 03
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 5: Jacqueline SingletonWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 5 features Jacqueline Singleton. She is an AEA stage manager based in Spring Green, Wisconsin, where she is a member of the core production staff at American Players Theater (20th season). Other recent work includes Asolo Repertory Theatre (Sarasota, FL); Milwaukee Repertory Theatre; Baltimore Center Stage; and the Clarence Brown Theater (Knoxville, TN). She also spent 10 seasons working in Madison, at Forward Theater and Madison Repertory Theater.
2021-05-0752 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 4: Jo ChalhoubWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 4 features Jo Chalhoub of Madison, Wisconsin. Jo (They/She) is a proud Queer, Lebanese-American, Milwaukee native that has lived and worked in the Madison area since 2010 and will be moving to Chicago this July. They have worked on- and off-stage as a stage manager, fight choreographer, and actor on over 70 productions with local community and professional companies, UW-Madison, and the Overture Center. Jo also works as a stage management mentor with various organizations and serves at the Deputy for Forward Theater’s Advisory Company.
2021-04-3049 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 3: Laura Scales AshlockWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 3 features Laura Scales Ashlock of Michigan. Laura has been Stage and Production Managing professionally for the past 17 years. She studied Stage Management at DePaul University’s The Theatre School. She is currently a Faculty member with The Department of Theatre and Arts & Cultural Management at Michigan State University.
2021-04-2355 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 2: Katherine NelsonWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 2 features Katherine Nelson, a Detroit-based theatre artist and labor leader. Kate has worked most frequently as the resident Production Stage Manager at Detroit Public Theatre, in addition to experience as a freelance SM and as a Costume Designer both Off-Broadway and regionally. Kate is a proud member and national Councilor of Actors' Equity Association, as well as an SMA Regional Rep.
2021-04-1655 min
Waiting for PlacesEpisode 1: Tara KellyWaiting for Places is a podcast highlighting stage managers in the flyover states. Episode 1 features Tara Kelly of Mt. Prospect, IL. Tara has been working pretty hard to keep her SM skills sharp and her tools from collecting dust. Taking this time assembling furniture, changing light switches, crocheting and baking Tara is pretty certain of one thing. She can’t wait to get out of her house and get back to work! But along with fellow SM and friend, Tori Sheehan, she did start a podcast of her own! Check it out at ww...
2021-04-091h 12
Ethical RiotingEpisode 21: Happy New Year 2021
Ah, yes, the good old hamster ball.
Well, friends. You may have wondered “Where did Ethical Rioting go?” It went to the graveyard of good ideas that sound cool and doable until you actually have to do them. It burned in the dumpster fire of 2020.Who knows what this space will become? Perhaps a glorious phoenix will rise from the ashes. Or a Titan being released from Tartarus. Or not.If you still want to say hi, let Katrina know you were listening, you can email ethicalrioting AT gmail DOT com.
2021-01-0100 minEthical RiotingEpisode 20: Kyle Buchman
Clockwise from Left to Right: Matthew, Katrina and Kyle
It’s here! We made it to 20 episodes! Kyle Buchman joined Matthew and Katrina to talk about birding and cooking in cast iron skillets.
2020-07-1900 minEthical RiotingEpisode 19: Julia JenningsLook at that, another episode posted on time. This month features Julia Jennings, class of 2001. Look out for plans for Matthew’s anthropology pageant.Always, if you have comments or suggestions, you can email us.
The now normal group screenshot. Clockwise, starting in the top left: Matthew, Katrina, Lance, Steve, Julia
2020-06-1800 minEthical RiotingEpisode 18: Priya ParrishFriends! We did it! An episode two months in a row, posted on time, and even including that fancy introduction I recorded. It’s amazing what Zoom meetings will lead to.Anyway, we had Priya Parrish, class of 2001, on along with our full complement of hosts and, yes, there was a hot debate about pizza. Prepare yourselves.
That’s Priya in the up left, then Katrina, and those three handsome men are Matthew, Lance and Steve (clockwise from right).
2020-05-1936 min
Ethical RiotingEpisode 17: Quaran-timeA) How are we already at Episode 17? Surely we weren’t that prolific?B) Why yes, it IS the first Ethical Rioting episode of 2020, and the first episode since Katrina got married. Remember when the goal was to do one a month in 2019? That did not happen. We shall see what happens in 2020. C) Due to the global pandemic, Katrina discovered the Zoom records audio for meetings which she can then convert to a file to put into Audacity and then put on a website and voila! You have a podcast with better sound quality th...
2020-04-1926 min
Shoes Boos and Tattoos52.Hometown HomicidesThis week we'll talk about a few homicide cases that take place in and around my hometown of Girard Ohio. The first is the still-unsolved case of Lena Cross and her 2 children, Mason and Christian. Lena was stabbed multiple times in her home, then the house was set on fire in an attempt to cover up the crime. Her two children were asleep upstairs and died in their sleep from smoke inhalation. The second case is that of Corinne Gump, who lived 5 of her 10 short years enduring sexual abuse from her mother's boyfriend, Robert Seman Jr. The day before she...
2020-02-1157 minEthical RiotingEpisode 16: Bachelorette PartyYes, yes, I know. We missed three months, and we owe you. But! Here’s a podcast for May! This one has a gigantic cast of characters featuring non-IMSAns, and many from class of 2001 plus one person from class of 2005. It’s even more special because it was recorded during Katrina’s bachelorette party.
We finished the Escape Room in less than an hour - without any hints! These are very smart people. From left to right: Megan Ladror, Steve, Katie Beeks, Matthew, and Katrina’s in front with the crown and sword.
2019-05-2000 minEthical RiotingEpisode 15: All of the HostsOn January 1, 2019 all of the hosts were in the same city. So we put them all in the same room and recorded a podcast! With special appearance by Lance’s wife, Megan. We’re gonna do it this year, you guys. We’re going publish 12 episodes.
From Left to Right that’s Steve, Megan, Lance, Matthew and Katrina, and we’re all flaunting our mugs that used to hold Nutella hot chocolate.
2019-01-1900 minEthical RiotingEpisode 14: 2018 Year in ReviewOn the first day of 2019, we bring you the last episode of 2018. It’s a hostful, with some basic structure. We tried. And we promise to try to do better in 2019. Promise is a strong word. We intend to do better in 2019.
This is our fancy podcasting setup. My computer, a tray table that gets flipped, and a couch. From Left to Right: Steve, Matthew and Katrina
2019-01-0100 minEthical RiotingEpisode 13: Lance and PepeIs it lucky episode 13? Featuring the original host Lance? Because he was back in Chicago for a hot second? Yes, yes it is. You’re welcome.
Lance on the left with the ukulele and Katrina on the right with Pepe the decorative gourd.
2018-11-2000 minEthical RiotingEpisode 12: Arthur PopeDid we miss two months? Yes, we did. Was it because Katrina didn’t take the time to upload episodes immediately after they were recorded because she was working an intense job that sucked up all her time? Yes, it was. BUT. Now, it is, once more, the 19th of the month, and we are posting TWO episodes. To make up for September and October. We’re still 2 months behind, and we need to record November’s episode, and Matthew owes many recipes for leafy vegetables - especially after he point blank refused to take Katrina’s cabbage - but here...
2018-11-2000 minEthical RiotingEpisode 11: A Hostful of VegetablesAaaaaand we're back! After a two month drought because Katrina was in San Diego, she dragged Matthew and Steve back to talk about vegetables and podcasting and googling things. Turns out, Steve will actually speak loudly when talking about the history of mathematics. Katrina had less frantic gesticulating than usual, and Matthew was charming and knowledgeable about vegetables, as always.
Left to Right, that's Steve with cilantro, Matthew with eggplant and Katrina with summer savory.
2018-08-1600 minEthical RiotingChelsea Lynn, or Ethically ya'allGood news everyone! Matthew Knisley promises he will send over four leafy vegetables soon. Real soon!In the meantime, have a podcast with class of 2002'er, Chelsea Lynn. Steve talked quietly, Katrina talked loudly (but did not gesticulate much, sadly), and Chelsea filled us in on her life.We forgot to take photos, sadly.
2018-05-191h 13Ethical RiotingEpisode 9: Hostful - Pleased to Tea YouYes, yes it is the ninth episode! Right on time! Featuring our intrepid hosts - no, Lance was not available - Katrina, Steve and Matthew. Yes, Matthew has been promoted to host because, really, why not. He's been on a third of the podcasts.He promised to send Katrina three leafy vegetables, so keep an eye out for that. In this episode Katrina talks loudly and gesticulates wildly, we come up with numerous ideas for bonus episodes and other podcasts, talk about sponsors, Matthew drinks tea, and Steve talks just loud enough if the microphone is poi...
2018-04-1900 minEthical RiotingEpisode 8: Osman AhmedGentle readers and listeners! The March podcast is late, but it's here! Featuring a member of the class of 1999 (we're really branching out these days!), Osman Ahmed! We had a great conversation (for two and a half hours!) (Don't worry, only the last hour and a half is recorded.) (Because Steve was late. Really late.).I know, I know, you're wondering where the February and March leafy vegetables are. Well, feel free to harass Matthew about that. We'll just have to feature three leafy vegetables in April. And Katrina signed up for a CSA this summer, so fresh le...
2018-03-2500 minEthical RiotingEpisode 7: Kori PacyniakWe know, gentle listeners (and readers), we know. You're wondering what happened to February. No leafy vegetable assignment, no podcast... Well, it's March now and we're gonna fix that! Here's a podcast for you - and hopefully we'll have an extra leafy vegetable for you too!This podcast is exciting because (drum roll please) it's the first podcast where Katrina hosts by herself. And and AND it's the first podcast where the guest is not a member of the class of 2001. Introducing Kori Pacyniak, class of 2000.
That's Katrina on the left and Kori on the right.
2018-03-0200 minEthical RiotingEpisode 6: Yisong Yue
Look at those cuties. We're (almost) in age order, with the oldest in front.
For episode 6 (Six! Can you believe we made it to six episodes?! It only took us a year!) (To the day. This is posting one year after we recorded our first podcast.)We ventured to the west coast for this one - interviewing Yisong Yue (class of 2001) in his office at CalTech. Steve couldn't join us, so it was Lance asking pointed questions - and playing the uke - while Katrina wildly gesticulated. Lance's wife, Dr. Megan Rexius-Hall, filled in for Steve.
2018-01-1900 minEthical RiotingEpisode 5: Here's to 2018On January 1, 2018 we recorded an episode of your favorite podcast. ("Your favorite" should be in quotes. Maybe Ethical Rioting really is your favorite. Who knows?)Steve hosted at his place while Katrina gesticulated wildly. Matthew Knisley was the guest - let's be honest he's more of a sub-host - and Stephanie Hanson (class of 2001) also joined as a guest.There was non-alcoholic sparkling cider and champagne - as appropriate for the new year.
Here's to 2018.
2018-01-1700 minEthical RiotingEpisode 3: Storytelling aka Meet the HostsIt's here! Episode 3! It's 2/3 of a hostful. It's been awhile, so it seemed a good idea to have an episode just talking to the hosts. Lance talks about narrative medicine and storytelling, and Katrina talks about... the Odyssey? Where's Steve? Steve couldn't make it.
This is what Katrina's foyer closet looks like - Real Simple, feel free to contact her at anytime.
2017-11-0100 minEthical RiotingEpisode 2 with Matthew Knisley
Lance, Katrina, Matthew and Steve after recording the second (2!) (We did the thing! Twice!) episode of the podcast.
2017-07-091h 072017-07-0844 min