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The StageLync PodcastEp.76: Dr. Paolo Petrocelli: Global Cultural & Performing Arts Leader & Author - “People won’t buy more tickets because of an AI marketing campaign, but because of the art’s quality... (Audio)Dr. Paolo Petrocelli (PhD, EMBA, FRSA) is an internationally recognized cultural leader, academic, and author. He is Head of Dubai Opera, one of the Middle East’s most prestigious performing arts institutions, and was recently knighted with Italy’s highest honor, the Order of Merit, for his contributions to culture and international cooperation. Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and a European Young Leader by Friends of Europe, he has also been recognized by Fortune, Fast Company, and Arabian Business as one of the most influential cultural voices of his generation.
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2025-11-1731 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.76: Dr. Paolo Petrocelli: Global Cultural & Performing Arts Leader & Author - “People won’t buy more tickets because of an AI marketing campaign, but because of the art’s quality... (Video)Dr. Paolo Petrocelli (PhD, EMBA, FRSA) is an internationally recognized cultural leader, academic, and author. He is Head of Dubai Opera, one of the Middle East’s most prestigious performing arts institutions, and was recently knighted with Italy’s highest honor, the Order of Merit, for his contributions to culture and international cooperation. Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and a European Young Leader by Friends of Europe, he has also been recognized by Fortune, Fast Company, and Arabian Business as one of the most influential cultural voices of his generation.
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2025-11-1731 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.75: Tom Bulpett: Neurodivergent Actor - “If we can give people the chance to take risks, it would be great for our industry and society as a whole” (Audio)Tom is a neurodivergent actor who can be seen in Dept Q on Netflix alongside Matthew Goode and Kelly McDonald. Previous credits include narration for the BBC, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds Immersive Experience and several Project GameBox titles. His previous credits for stage and screen include The Play That Goes Wrong (West End), Father Brown (BBC), Quiz (ITV) and The Mummy (Universal Pictures).
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2025-11-1037 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.75: Tom Bulpett: Neurodivergent Actor - “If we can give people the chance to take risks, it would be great for our industry and society as a whole” (Video)Tom is a neurodivergent actor who can be seen in Dept Q on Netflix alongside Matthew Goode and Kelly McDonald. Previous credits include narration for the BBC, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds Immersive Experience and several Project GameBox titles. His previous credits for stage and screen include The Play That Goes Wrong (West End), Father Brown (BBC), Quiz (ITV) and The Mummy (Universal Pictures).
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2025-11-1037 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.74: Bence Vági: Founder and Artistic Director of Recirquel Company - “Creating a movement or choreography is not only about physicality — it’s often born from thoughts” (Audio)Bence Vági, founder and artistic director of Recirquel Company. With a background in modern and classical dance, Bence Vági is a director-choreographer whose innovative approach to performing arts redefines the magic of theatre and circus in an original way for the contemporary audience. He has by now become one of the most defining figures of the international performing arts scene and the acclaimed representative of Hungarian circus and performing arts.
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2025-11-0335 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.74: Bence Vági: Founder and Artistic Director of Recirquel Company - “Creating a movement or choreography is not only about physicality — it’s often born from thoughts” (Video)Bence Vági, founder and artistic director of Recirquel Company. With a background in modern and classical dance, Bence Vági is a director-choreographer whose innovative approach to performing arts redefines the magic of theatre and circus in an original way for the contemporary audience. He has by now become one of the most defining figures of the international performing arts scene and the acclaimed representative of Hungarian circus and performing arts.
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2025-11-0335 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.73: Fanny Coindet: Choreographer and Stage Director - “You always have to adapt the show around the performer, not the opposite” (Video)Fanny Coindet is a choreographer and stage director with international experience, notably as a performer for Franco Dragone’s The House of Dancing Water. She has directed students from the National Circus School of Rosny‑sous‑Bois and is associate director of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show since 2019. In 2021, she earned her State Diploma in Contemporary Dance. In 2023, she founded her own dance company and recently completed her first piece, Ecchymoses.
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2025-10-2735 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.73: Fanny Coindet: Choreographer and Stage Director - “You always have to adapt the show around the performer, not the opposite” (Audio)Fanny Coindet is a choreographer and stage director with international experience, notably as a performer for Franco Dragone’s The House of Dancing Water. She has directed students from the National Circus School of Rosny‑sous‑Bois and is associate director of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show since 2019. In 2021, she earned her State Diploma in Contemporary Dance. In 2023, she founded her own dance company and recently completed her first piece, Ecchymoses.
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2025-10-2735 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.72: Sora Kasuga: Writer, Speaker, Model, Face Equity Activist, Producer & Circus Performer - “The most interesting stories are the ones that haven't been told yet” (Video)Sora (they/she) is a writer, speaker, model, face equity activist, producer, and circus performer whose work centers on challenging norms and celebrating difference. Living at the intersection of many identities—Japanese American, neurodivergent, queer, and facially different—Sora brings a unique and powerful perspective to every space they enter.
As a career circus artist, Sora has navigated the complexities of race, gender, disability, and inclusion in a global industry that hasn’t always embraced difference. Despite facing discrimination—including being asked to cover their face or removed from shows—Sora continues to perform and speak on stages aro...
2025-10-2038 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.72: Sora Kasuga: Writer, Speaker, Model, Face Equity Activist, Producer & Circus Performer - “The most interesting stories are the ones that haven't been told yet” (Audio)Sora (they/she) is a writer, speaker, model, face equity activist, producer, and circus performer whose work centers on challenging norms and celebrating difference. Living at the intersection of many identities—Japanese American, neurodivergent, queer, and facially different—Sora brings a unique and powerful perspective to every space they enter.
As a career circus artist, Sora has navigated the complexities of race, gender, disability, and inclusion in a global industry that hasn’t always embraced difference. Despite facing discrimination—including being asked to cover their face or removed from shows—Sora continues to perform and speak on stages aro...
2025-10-2038 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.71: Jorge Crecis: Award-winning Choreographer - “We have this peak of happiness, but what I want is to regulate, to be content, and to be sustainable" (Video)Jorge Crecis has a degree in Sport Sciences, trained at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, holds a PhD from Goldsmiths University and a Master’s in Elite Athletes Coaching. Former professional dancer and university lecturer, Jorge is an award-winning choreographer commissioned by companies including Birmingham Royal Ballet and Acosta Danza. He now coaches dancers and elite athletes worldwide through Fullness, a cognitive training method for peak performance and presence. He is the author of Designing Presence: Entering Towards Vivencia, and was featured in Fifty Contemporary Choreographers.
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2025-10-1335 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.71: Jorge Crecis: Award-winning Choreographer - “We have this peak of happiness, but what I want is to regulate, to be content, and to be sustainable” (Audio)Jorge Crecis has a degree in Sport Sciences, trained at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid, holds a PhD from Goldsmiths University and a Master’s in Elite Athletes Coaching. Former professional dancer and university lecturer, Jorge is an award-winning choreographer commissioned by companies including Birmingham Royal Ballet and Acosta Danza. He now coaches dancers and elite athletes worldwide through Fullness, a cognitive training method for peak performance and presence. He is the author of Designing Presence: Entering Towards Vivencia, and was featured in Fifty Contemporary Choreographers.
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2025-10-1335 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.70: Sophie Duncan: Creative Director, Choreographer & Performer - “The more you understand yourself, the more you understand the work you want to create” (Audio)Sophie Duncan is an award-winning creative director, choreographer, and performer, excelling in theatre, circus, radio, TV, film, and special events. Specializing in Aerial Pole and Pole Dance, she has performed with Cirque du Soleil, Bebe Rexha, and at Glastonbury’s Opening Ceremony. Since 2021, she has toured globally with Florentina Holzinger’s productions, showcasing skills in stunts, harness work, and operatic vocals, while serving as associate choreographer for The Year Without Summer. Holding 11 pole dance titles, she is regarded as one of the UK’s top artists, particularly ifor her expressive storytelling, and dynamic routines. Sophie teaches at the National Centre...
2025-10-0658 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.70: Sophie Duncan: Creative Director, Choreographer & Performer - “The more you understand yourself, the more you understand the work you want to create” (Video)Sophie Duncan is an award-winning creative director, choreographer, and performer, excelling in theatre, circus, radio, TV, film, and special events. Specializing in Aerial Pole and Pole Dance, she has performed with Cirque du Soleil, Bebe Rexha, and at Glastonbury’s Opening Ceremony. Since 2021, she has toured globally with Florentina Holzinger’s productions, showcasing skills in stunts, harness work, and operatic vocals, while serving as associate choreographer for The Year Without Summer. Holding 11 pole dance titles, she is regarded as one of the UK’s top artists, particularly ifor her expressive storytelling, and dynamic routines. Sophie teaches at the National Centre...
2025-10-0658 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.69: Emile Saba: Palestinian Theater Director and Actor - “To come and watch a play while you're being bombed, that's so absurd” (Video)Emile Saba is a Palestinian theater director and actor, born in September 1989 in Ramallah, originally from Jaffa. He is the Artistic Director of ASHTAR Theatre, where he began his theatrical training before earning an MFA in Stage Performance from the University of Connecticut.
Saba has worked extensively across Palestinian and international productions as an actor, director, and festival manager, co-organizing six editions of the ASHTAR Theatre International Youth Festival. His artistic style often explores themes through magical realism.
His notable acting roles include 2077, Who Wants to Survive (Bridgeworks Theatre), which toured several countries and won...
2025-09-2936 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.69: Emile Saba: Palestinian Theater Director and Actor - “To come and watch a play while you're being bombed, that's so absurd” (Audio)Emile Saba is a Palestinian theater director and actor, born in September 1989 in Ramallah, originally from Jaffa. He is the Artistic Director of ASHTAR Theatre, where he began his theatrical training before earning an MFA in Stage Performance from the University of Connecticut.
Saba has worked extensively across Palestinian and international productions as an actor, director, and festival manager, co-organizing six editions of the ASHTAR Theatre International Youth Festival. His artistic style often explores themes through magical realism.
His notable acting roles include 2077, Who Wants to Survive (Bridgeworks Theatre), which toured several countries and won...
2025-09-2936 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.68: Natasha Tsakos: Show Maker - “Our whole relationship with life is a dance with gravity” (Video)Natasha Tsakos is an award-winning showmaker at the nexus of theatrical adventure, technology, and impact, now expanding her practice into space. A creator, director, performer, and producer, she has electrified audiences and performed for global institutions including TED, the UN, G20 Summit, Discovery Channel, Tribeca Film Festival and Cirque du Soleil. With experience at NASA, MIT, and the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, Tsakos is developing “PARABOLES”, the first research-based multimedia performance in microgravity. Her mission: to develop utterly original theatrical experiences for space environments. www.NatashaTsakos.com
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2025-09-2237 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.68: Natasha Tsakos: Show Maker - “Our whole relationship with life is a dance with gravity” (Audio)Natasha Tsakos is an award-winning showmaker at the nexus of theatrical adventure, technology, and impact, now expanding her practice into space. A creator, director, performer, and producer, she has electrified audiences and performed for global institutions including TED, the UN, G20 Summit, Discovery Channel, Tribeca Film Festival and Cirque du Soleil. With experience at NASA, MIT, and the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, Tsakos is developing “PARABOLES”, the first research-based multimedia performance in microgravity. Her mission: to develop utterly original theatrical experiences for space environments. www.NatashaTsakos.com
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2025-09-2237 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.67: Tania Ordonez Prieto: Senior Manager, Entertainment Technical Operations - “It's always very important to be true to who you are” (Video)Tania Ordonez Prieto is the Senior Manager for Entertainment Technical Operations at Celebrity Cruises.
Tania has always had a passion for technical theatre. She moved from her hometown Chihuahua, Mexico to Mexico City, where she began as a production assistant in Teatro Telcel. She rose quickly through the ranks, bringing Broadway shows like Mary Poppins and Wicked to Mexico.
Over the past 15 years, She has worked for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Dragone and Disney, and has experience in developing, supporting,and operating all aspects of theatre, concerts, circus and spectacle on land and at...
2025-09-1534 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.67: Tania Ordonez Prieto: Senior Manager, Entertainment Technical Operations - “It's always very important to be true to who you are” (Audio)Tania Ordonez Prieto is the Senior Manager for Entertainment Technical Operations at Celebrity Cruises.
Tania has always had a passion for technical theatre. She moved from her hometown Chihuahua, Mexico to Mexico City, where she began as a production assistant in Teatro Telcel. She rose quickly through the ranks, bringing Broadway shows like Mary Poppins and Wicked to Mexico.
Over the past 15 years, She has worked for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Dragone and Disney, and has experience in developing, supporting,and operating all aspects of theatre, concerts, circus and spectacle on land and at...
2025-09-1534 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.66: Theresa Ruth Howard: Founder of MoBBallet (Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet) - “The people make up the art form” (Audio)A former ballet dancer turned journalist, scholar, and organizational consultant, Theresa
Ruth Howard is the founder of MoBBallet (Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet) and has been recognized by The New York Times as a “force for change” in the dance world. Her visionary work in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism (IDEA) has catalyzed institutional change across the industry, advancing cultural reform in ballet and increasing representation. As President of From Here to Diversity, Inc., she has worked as an organizational consultant with companies including Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, English National Ballet, and the N...
2025-09-0843 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.66: Theresa Ruth Howard: Founder of MoBBallet (Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet) - “The people make up the art form” (Video)A former ballet dancer turned journalist, scholar, and organizational consultant, Theresa
Ruth Howard is the founder of MoBBallet (Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet) and has been recognized by The New York Times as a “force for change” in the dance world. Her visionary work in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism (IDEA) has catalyzed institutional change across the industry, advancing cultural reform in ballet and increasing representation. As President of From Here to Diversity, Inc., she has worked as an organizational consultant with companies including Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, English National Ballet, and the N...
2025-09-0843 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.65: Craig Laurie: Chief Creative Officer at RWS Global - “You are not creating for yourself. You are creating for the audience” (Video)Craig Laurie, Chief Creative Officer at RWS Global, is the driving force behind the company’s powerhouse team of world-class creatives, designers and casting directors who deliver extraordinary experiences worldwide. Laurie excels at developing talent, aligning creative vision and fostering collaboration across various specialties to bring bold, innovative ideas to life. With a foundation in diverse artistic practices, he approaches every project with visionary leadership, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to storytelling that is deeply attuned to the unique nuances of each destination.
Laurie’s impact at RWS Global is defined by his ability to unite teams arou...
2025-09-0139 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.65: Craig Laurie: Chief Creative Officer at RWS Global - “You are not creating for yourself. You are creating for the audience” (Audio)Craig Laurie, Chief Creative Officer at RWS Global, is the driving force behind the company’s powerhouse team of world-class creatives, designers and casting directors who deliver extraordinary experiences worldwide. Laurie excels at developing talent, aligning creative vision and fostering collaboration across various specialties to bring bold, innovative ideas to life. With a foundation in diverse artistic practices, he approaches every project with visionary leadership, cultural sensitivity and a commitment to storytelling that is deeply attuned to the unique nuances of each destination.
Laurie’s impact at RWS Global is defined by his ability to unite teams arou...
2025-09-0139 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.64: Richard Dagenais: Creative Director - “I’m passionate about the purpose” (Audio)With over 40 years of experience and success in the performing arts industry, Richard Dagenais has contributed to the creation of international live shows across permanent and touring venues, corporate and touristic events, family entertainment centers, and theme parks. He is well versed in leading diverse creative processes and guiding teams through complex artistic challenges.
Born and raised in Montreal, Richard began his career as a professional dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, performing worldwide and working with some of the industry’s leading choreographers. Following a decade on stage, he transitioned into creative leadership, spending 18 years with Ci...
2025-08-2540 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.64: Richard Dagenais: Creative Director - “I’m passionate about the purpose” (Video)With over 40 years of experience and success in the performing arts industry, Richard Dagenais has contributed to the creation of international live shows across permanent and touring venues, corporate and touristic events, family entertainment centers, and theme parks. He is well versed in leading diverse creative processes and guiding teams through complex artistic challenges.
Born and raised in Montreal, Richard began his career as a professional dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, performing worldwide and working with some of the industry’s leading choreographers. Following a decade on stage, he transitioned into creative leadership, spending 18 years with Ci...
2025-08-2540 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.63: Andy Levey: Location Based Entertainment Innovator & Marketing Executive - “Everyone performing has a story and so does everyone going to the show”Andy Levey is a high performing and dynamic C-suite leader, specialising in business and brand leadership for the digital age. Over the last two decades, he has been at the forefront of initiatives that connect consumers in a rapidly evolving and increasingly segmented market, developing and implementing competitive, data-driven business and portfolio strategies and executing programs with precision, to expand market presence and target audiences.
He is particularly proud of the following successes:
He was the Clio Award Winner in 2021 with Two Bit Circus, was named as Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2020 with Two...
2025-08-1846 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.62: Elena Giakoumaki: Director, Theatre Consultancy EMEA - “The theatrical experience is all about intimacy and proximity” (Audio)Elena has 15 years’ experience as a theatre consultant, eight years’ experience with UK architectural practices specialising in theatre design and two years’ experience with a leading set designer in Athens. Elena has brought her considerable architectural and theatre design knowledge to Charcoalblue and has consulted on projects including Sohoplace Theatre, London; Roundhouse, London; Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London; Leuven PAC, Belgium; Boulevard Theatre, Soho; Theatr Clwyd, Mold; Malvern College; The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago; Little Island @Pier 55, New York; Dorfman Theatre at the National Theatre London. Elena is a member of the Architects Registration Board, a member of the...
2025-08-1129 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.62: Elena Giakoumaki: Director, Theatre Consultancy EMEA - “The theatrical experience is all about intimacy and proximity” (Video)Elena has 15 years’ experience as a theatre consultant, eight years’ experience with UK architectural practices specialising in theatre design and two years’ experience with a leading set designer in Athens. Elena has brought her considerable architectural and theatre design knowledge to Charcoalblue and has consulted on projects including Sohoplace Theatre, London; Roundhouse, London; Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London; Leuven PAC, Belgium; Boulevard Theatre, Soho; Theatr Clwyd, Mold; Malvern College; The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago; Little Island @Pier 55, New York; Dorfman Theatre at the National Theatre London. Elena is a member of the Architects Registration Board, a member of the Tech...
2025-08-1129 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.61: Marina Maleni: Theatre Development Officer, Cyprus Theatre Organisation - “The possibilities are endless” (Video)
Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, holds B.A. and B.F.A degrees in Theatre Studies, Acting and Sociology(Hons) from the University of Texas at Austin and MA Communication and Journalism from the Open University Cyprus.
Has worked successfully as an actress, TV host and radio music producer for several years with CYBC. As an actress she performed roles for THOC such as Masha in Chekhov’s Three Sisters, Olivia in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by Shakespeare, Shelby in Harling’s Steel Magnolias. Working since 2001 as Theatre Development Officer for Cyprus Theatre Organisation, in charge of State theatre...
2025-08-0436 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.61: Marina Maleni: Theatre Development Officer, Cyprus Theatre Organisation - “The possibilities are endless” (Audio)
Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, holds B.A. and B.F.A degrees in Theatre Studies, Acting and Sociology(Hons) from the University of Texas at Austin and MA Communication and Journalism from the Open University Cyprus.
Has worked successfully as an actress, TV host and radio music producer for several years with CYBC. As an actress she performed roles for THOC such as Masha in Chekhov’s Three Sisters, Olivia in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by Shakespeare, Shelby in Harling’s Steel Magnolias. Working since 2001 as Theatre Development Officer for Cyprus Theatre Organisation, in charge of State theatre...
2025-08-0436 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.60: Gabrielle Bae: Writer, Choreographer - "There’s no sooner or later for artists. It’s about generation, not disability" (Audio)Gabrielle is a dance artist, researcher and producer exploring the intersections of disability, technology and Posthumanism philosophies. Recently based in Seoul and having versatile careers with an advertising agency, a broadcasting station and governmental organisations, she has overseen international collaborations and public initiatives including 'Future Wide Open'(2023-2024) supporting experiments of disabled artists with technologies. After her master's degree research at Rambert School on the distinctive sensorial-kinesthetics of the disabled, Gabrielle continues to work in exploring the aesthetics of marginalised bodies.
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2025-07-2831 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.60: Gabrielle Bae: Writer, Choreographer - "There’s no sooner or later for artists. It’s about generation, not disability" (Video)Gabrielle is a dance artist, researcher and producer exploring the intersections of disability, technology and Posthumanism philosophies. Recently based in Seoul and having versatile careers with an advertising agency, a broadcasting station and governmental organisations, she has overseen international collaborations and public initiatives including 'Future Wide Open'(2023-2024) supporting experiments of disabled artists with technologies. After her master's degree research at Rambert School on the distinctive sensorial-kinesthetics of the disabled, Gabrielle continues to work in exploring the aesthetics of marginalised bodies.
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2025-07-2831 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.59: Chris Lashua: Creative Director & Founder, Cirque Mechanics - "The interconnectedness of the work being done by people is part of the image" (Video)Chris spent most of his youth performing on a freestyle BMX bike. He joined Cirque du Soleil’s “Fascination” for Cirque’s tour of Japan in 1992. He was then commissioned to build a “German Wheel” act for the company, an act he performed for several years in Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam”. His engineering chops and creative energy led him to 'run away' with his own circus company, Cirque Mechanics.
Chris believes that innovative mechanical apparatus and the relationship between performer and machine sets his company apart and is at the heart of what makes Cirque Mechanics unique.
Chris i...
2025-07-2142 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.59: Chris Lashua: Creative Director & Founder, Cirque Mechanics - "The interconnectedness of the work being done by people is part of the image" (Audio)Chris spent most of his youth performing on a freestyle BMX bike. He joined Cirque du Soleil’s “Fascination” for Cirque’s tour of Japan in 1992. He was then commissioned to build a “German Wheel” act for the company, an act he performed for several years in Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam”. His engineering chops and creative energy led him to 'run away' with his own circus company, Cirque Mechanics.
Chris believes that innovative mechanical apparatus and the relationship between performer and machine sets his company apart and is at the heart of what makes Cirque Mechanics unique.
Chri...
2025-07-2142 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.58: Ross Mollison: Impresario Extraordinaire, Spiegelworld - "We create the idea and then along the way we iterate as to what space it should go into" (Audio)Ross Mollison is the founder and Impresario Extraordinaire of Spiegelworld, the audacious entertainment and hospitality company behind the hit Las Vegas shows Absinthe at Caesars Palace, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian, DISCOSHOW at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd, and The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City. Mollison spearheaded the creation of Spiegelworld’s first restaurant, Superfrico, and the award-winning speak-easy, The Ski Lodge, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as well as Diner Ross, recently named Eater Vegas’ “Best New Restaurant.”
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2025-07-1437 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.58: Ross Mollison: Impresario Extraordinaire, Spiegelworld - "We create the idea and then along the way we iterate as to what space it should go into" (Video)Ross Mollison is the founder and Impresario Extraordinaire of Spiegelworld, the audacious entertainment and hospitality company behind the hit Las Vegas shows Absinthe at Caesars Palace, Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian, DISCOSHOW at 3535 Las Vegas Blvd, and The Hook at Caesars Atlantic City. Mollison spearheaded the creation of Spiegelworld’s first restaurant, Superfrico, and the award-winning speak-easy, The Ski Lodge, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as well as Diner Ross, recently named Eater Vegas’ “Best New Restaurant.”
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2025-07-1437 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.57: David Mason: Founder,Mobile Mini Circus for Children - "Children need the art of being happy, joyful, hopeful and knowing and learning their bodies" (Video)
For David Mason, laughter is an antidote to war. In 2002, he founded the Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC) in Afghanistan, dedicating his life to giving young Afghans an opportunity they’ve never had before: to explore their creative potential through a convergence of mind and body. Since then MMCC has been developed by creating a unique pedagogy and infrastructure for supporting children of war. MMCC Global is expanding, now it has 40 social circus teams in Afghanistan 5 in Bangladesh (including 3 in the Rohingya refugee camps) and 3 in Ethiopia.
MMCC is a leading Social Circus organization fostering freedom of expression and creative...
2025-07-0731 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.57: David Mason: Founder,Mobile Mini Circus for Children - "Children need the art of being happy, joyful, hopeful and knowing and learning their bodies" (Audio)For David Mason, laughter is an antidote to war. In 2002, he founded the Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC) in Afghanistan, dedicating his life to giving young Afghans an opportunity they’ve never had before: to explore their creative potential through a convergence of mind and body. Since then MMCC has been developed by creating a unique pedagogy and infrastructure for supporting children of war. MMCC Global is expanding, now it has 40 social circus teams in Afghanistan 5 in Bangladesh (including 3 in the Rohingya refugee camps) and 3 in Ethiopia.
MMCC is a leading Social Circus organization fostering freedom of expression and creative...
2025-07-0731 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.56: Lorena Martínez Mier: Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant - "Care is a space where your needs and concerns are validated" (Audio)Lorena Martínez Mier is a Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant. She has led impactful projects with organisations such as the British Council and the Mexican Cultural Ministry and collaborated on events, including the Veracruz Central American Ceremonies and the AlUla KSA Season 2023. Her career reflects her passion for diversity and innovative artistic expression. She is currently the Consortium Manager for Europe Beyond Access.
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2025-06-3033 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.56: Lorena Martínez Mier: Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant - "Care is a space where your needs and concerns are validated" (Video)Lorena Martínez Mier is a Cultural Manager, Creative Producer, and Accessibility Consultant. She has led impactful projects with organisations such as the British Council and the Mexican Cultural Ministry and collaborated on events, including the Veracruz Central American Ceremonies and the AlUla KSA Season 2023. Her career reflects her passion for diversity and innovative artistic expression. She is currently the Consortium Manager for Europe Beyond Access.
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2025-06-3033 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.55: Kim 'Busty Beatz' Bowers: Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist - "We always dream big, we’ve ticked off nearly everything. So now, let’s dream even bigger" (Video)Kim ‘Busty Beatz’ Bowers is a dynamic Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist, Music Dramaturg, and Performance Maker with over 25 years of fearless artistic creation. Of Xhosa heritage and based on Yuggera country, Kim crafts sonic experiences that blend disciplines, politics, and storytelling, amplifying voices often left unheard. At sixteen, she signed her first record deal, performing and touring for over a decade—a legacy highlighted in Sophie Howath’s Big Day Out book and the Women Who Rock exhibition.
Kim's compositions feature in films such as Amar (Fatima Mawas) and Love Bites (Jermaine D’Vauz, ABC/Screen Australia...
2025-06-2333 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.55: Kim 'Busty Beatz' Bowers: Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist - "We always dream big, we’ve ticked off nearly everything. So now, let’s dream even bigger" (Audio)Kim ‘Busty Beatz’ Bowers is a dynamic Music Director, Composer, Sound Artist, Music Dramaturg, and Performance Maker with over 25 years of fearless artistic creation. Of Xhosa heritage and based on Yuggera country, Kim crafts sonic experiences that blend disciplines, politics, and storytelling, amplifying voices often left unheard. At sixteen, she signed her first record deal, performing and touring for over a decade—a legacy highlighted in Sophie Howath’s Big Day Out book and the Women Who Rock exhibition.
Kim's compositions feature in films such as Amar (Fatima Mawas) and Love Bites (Jermaine D’Vauz, ABC/Screen Australia...
2025-06-2333 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.54: Peter Kalal: Cultural Strategist and Researcher - "If we're not going to support the arts and culture, then what are we all doing this for?" (Audio)
Peter Kalal is a Brooklyn-based cultural strategist and researcher. At Arthur M. Cohen Advisors, he works with Fortune 500s, family offices, and cultural institutions to develop pioneering visions for the future that unlock growth while fostering wonder, connection, and possibility. Peter holds a PhD in German Studies from Columbia University, along with degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester. His writings on music can be found in The Wire and Musiktexte. As a speaker and panelist, he has appeared at Columbia, Yale, Princeton, and APAP|NYC. www.peterkalal.com
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2025-06-1630 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.54: Peter Kalal: Cultural Strategist and Researcher - "If we're not going to support the arts and culture, then what are we all doing this for?" (Video)
Peter Kalal is a Brooklyn-based cultural strategist and researcher. At Arthur M. Cohen Advisors, he works with Fortune 500s, family offices, and cultural institutions to develop pioneering visions for the future that unlock growth while fostering wonder, connection, and possibility. Peter holds a PhD in German Studies from Columbia University, along with degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the University of Rochester. His writings on music can be found in The Wire and Musiktexte. As a speaker and panelist, he has appeared at Columbia, Yale, Princeton, and APAP|NYC. www.peterkalal.com
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2025-06-1630 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.53: Dr Madeline Taylor: Costume Maker and Designer, Researcher, Educator - "In the creative space, everybody's identity is so tied up to kind of the creative work that they're making" (Video)Dr Madeline Taylor is a costume maker and designer, researcher and educator who bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice. Starting as a bright-eyed costume trainee at 17, her research work draws on over two decades of professional experience spanning over 90 productions in theatre, dance, opera, circus and film across Australia and the UK. A lecturer at Queensland University of Technology, Dr Taylor's research explores the emotional and social intelligence required for creative practice, the interpersonal dynamics of collaboration, and the crucial question of "how can we work together better?" Her work frequently investigates the often-overlooked contributions of technical pr...
2025-06-0936 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.53: Dr Madeline Taylor: Costume Maker and Designer, Researcher, Educator - "In the creative space, everybody's identity is so tied up to kind of the creative work that they're making" (Audio)Dr Madeline Taylor is a costume maker and designer, researcher and educator who bridges the worlds of academic theory and industry practice. Starting as a bright-eyed costume trainee at 17, her research work draws on over two decades of professional experience spanning over 90 productions in theatre, dance, opera, circus and film across Australia and the UK. A lecturer at Queensland University of Technology, Dr Taylor's research explores the emotional and social intelligence required for creative practice, the interpersonal dynamics of collaboration, and the crucial question of "how can we work together better?" Her work frequently investigates the often-overlooked contributions of technical pr...
2025-06-0936 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.52: Carson Elrod: Professional Actor and Arts Advocate - "In the empty field, we have an opportunity to build something new" (Audio)Carson Elrod is a professional actor and arts advocate. In the past three decades, he originated roles on Broadway and has appeared on stages off-Broadway and regionally across the country. He's appeared in such notable films as Wedding Crashers and Kissing Jessica Stein and on myriad of well known television shows like 30Rock and Law & Order. In 2020, during the COVID lockdown, he co-founded the Be An #ArtsHero campaign that leveraged the power and platform of Arts Workers themselves to get the attention of Congress in order to stabilize the Creative Economy. Shortly after, he co-founded Arts Workers United, a membership ba...
2025-06-0244 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.52: Carson Elrod: Professional Actor and Arts Advocate - "In the empty field, we have an opportunity to build something new" (Video)Carson Elrod is a professional actor and arts advocate. In the past three decades, he originated roles on Broadway and has appeared on stages off-Broadway and regionally across the country. He's appeared in such notable films as Wedding Crashers and Kissing Jessica Stein and on myriad of well known television shows like 30Rock and Law & Order. In 2020, during the COVID lockdown, he co-founded the Be An #ArtsHero campaign that leveraged the power and platform of Arts Workers themselves to get the attention of Congress in order to stabilize the Creative Economy. Shortly after, he co-founded Arts Workers United, a membership...
2025-06-0244 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.51: André Lachance: Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil - “And the only way to confirm talent is to spend time with them” (Video)André Lachance is a world-renowned leader in human development. Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil, he is also a speaker, master facilitator and award-winning author.
Throughout his international career, he has led hundreds of conferences and workshops in over 20 countries, inspiring organizations such as the National Hockey League, UNESCO and several Olympic committees. André is an expert in leadership dynamics, team cohesion and high-performance coaching.
Former head coach of Canada's national women's baseball team, he led his team to the top of the world rankings. He also guided the French te...
2025-05-2633 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.51: André Lachance: Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil - “And the only way to confirm talent is to spend time with them” (Audio)André Lachance is a world-renowned leader in human development. Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil, he is also a speaker, master facilitator and award-winning author.
Throughout his international career, he has led hundreds of conferences and workshops in over 20 countries, inspiring organizations such as the National Hockey League, UNESCO and several Olympic committees. André is an expert in leadership dynamics, team cohesion and high-performance coaching.
Former head coach of Canada's national women's baseball team, he led his team to the top of the world rankings. He also guided the French te...
2025-05-2633 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.50: Sana Akram: Pakistani Urbanist, Media Maker, XR Creator - “I'm very much delighted by the idea of discovery” (Video)Sana Akram is a Pakistani urbanist, media maker, a Fulbright alum and an XR creator based in Toronto, Canada. In 2020, she graduated with an MS in Design and Urban Ecologies from Parsons School of Design, The New School, where she diversified her research-practice by implementing an interdisciplinary design approach. Her award-winning interactive documentary, Little Pakistan - Future Histories, has showcased at several international festivals and her research has been published in Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies. Currently, she is pursuing a doctorate in Cinema and Media Studies at York University as a recipient of the...
2025-05-1944 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.50: Sana Akram: Pakistani Urbanist, Media Maker, XR Creator - “I'm very much delighted by the idea of discovery” (Audio)Sana Akram is a Pakistani urbanist, media maker, a Fulbright alum and an XR creator based in Toronto, Canada. In 2020, she graduated with an MS in Design and Urban Ecologies from Parsons School of Design, The New School, where she diversified her research-practice by implementing an interdisciplinary design approach. Her award-winning interactive documentary, Little Pakistan - Future Histories, has showcased at several international festivals and her research has been published in Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies. Currently, she is pursuing a doctorate in Cinema and Media Studies at York University as a recipient of the...
2025-05-1944 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.49: Jacqui George: Project Director for World Stage Design 2025 - “Theatre is about connection” (Video)Jacqui is Project Director for World Stage Design 2025, co-produced by Sharjah Performing Arts Academy and OISTAT. She played a key role in establishing SPAAs pioneering undergraduate program in the MENA region. Her professional credits include National Theatre Wales, NYT, Shared Experience, and international festivals from Shanghai to Berlin. A Senior Fellow of the HEA, she co-hosted the Stand By Please podcast and co-authored The Art of Collaboration for Routledge, released later this year.
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2025-05-1228 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.49: Jacqui George: Project Director for World Stage Design 2025 - “Theatre is about connection” (Audio)Jacqui is Project Director for World Stage Design 2025, co-produced by Sharjah Performing Arts Academy and OISTAT. She played a key role in establishing SPAAs pioneering undergraduate program in the MENA region. Her professional credits include National Theatre Wales, NYT, Shared Experience, and international festivals from Shanghai to Berlin. A Senior Fellow of the HEA, she co-hosted the Stand By Please podcast and co-authored The Art of Collaboration for Routledge, released later this year.
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2025-05-1228 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.48: Nisha Sajnani: Global Leader in Drama Therapy, Arts Health, and Creative Leadership - “Finding opportunities for creative expression is just good for you” (Video)Nisha is a leading scholar, educator, and advocate in drama therapy and the arts in health. She is the Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab at NYU, founder of Arts & Health @ NYU, and Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium. As co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, established in collaboration with the WHO, she leads a global Lancet series on the health benefits of the arts.
At NYU Abu Dhabi, Nisha developed Can Art Save Lives?, a transdisciplinary course linking arts, health, and policy. She is also a faculty advisor...
2025-05-0535 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.48: Nisha Sajnani: Global Leader in Drama Therapy, Arts Health, and Creative Leadership - “Finding opportunities for creative expression is just good for you” (Audio)Nisha is a leading scholar, educator, and advocate in drama therapy and the arts in health. She is the Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab at NYU, founder of Arts & Health @ NYU, and Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium. As co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, established in collaboration with the WHO, she leads a global Lancet series on the health benefits of the arts.
At NYU Abu Dhabi, Nisha developed Can Art Save Lives?, a transdisciplinary course linking arts, health, and policy. She is also a faculty advisor i...
2025-05-0535 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.47: Sofranie Trencia: Certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach - “I wish people would take the chance to say, Hey, I need help” (Audio)Sofranie is a certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach with a master's degree in Arts Management from HEC Montreal. A former world champion in Tae Kwon-Do, she won a bronze medal at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2001. With extensive experience as a Circus Artist and Jazz singer, Sofranie combines her diverse background in the performing arts with her knowledge of neuroscience and psychology. She is dedicated to empowering artists to unlock their full potential and transform their lives.
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2025-04-2136 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.47: Sofranie Trencia: Certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach - “I wish people would take the chance to say, Hey, I need help” (Video)Sofranie is a certified Mindset and Lifestyle Coach with a master's degree in Arts Management from HEC Montreal. A former world champion in Tae Kwon-Do, she won a bronze medal at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in 2001. With extensive experience as a Circus Artist and Jazz singer, Sofranie combines her diverse background in the performing arts with her knowledge of neuroscience and psychology. She is dedicated to empowering artists to unlock their full potential and transform their lives.
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2025-04-2136 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.46: Ess Hödlmoser: Performance Artist and Author - “If you're going to make it as an artist, you have to get good at being uncomfortable” (Video)Ess Hödlmoser (they/he) is a Canadian performance artist and author. Ess’s award–winning circus acts have been shared on international stages like the 40th and 44th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, France’s Got Talent, the Moulin Rouge, and more.
On screen, you might catch Ess as ‘CINDY’ on “The Boys”, ‘S’ on “Station 11”, and ‘M’ on “Motherland: Fort Salem”; or performing various horrifying bendy feats as a stunt performer (“Frankenstein” [2025], “What We Do In The Shadows”, and many more).
Copies of Ess’s two coffee table books (“Slow Circus: BARBETTE” [2024] and “Slow Circus: VACUUM” [2020]) and growing zine catalogue can be found on bookshelves and...
2025-04-1442 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.46: Ess Hödlmoser: Performance Artist and Author - “If you're going to make it as an artist, you have to get good at being uncomfortable” (Audio)Ess Hödlmoser (they/he) is a Canadian performance artist and author. Ess’s award–winning circus acts have been shared on international stages like the 40th and 44th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, France’s Got Talent, the Moulin Rouge, and more.
On screen, you might catch Ess as ‘CINDY’ on “The Boys”, ‘S’ on “Station 11”, and ‘M’ on “Motherland: Fort Salem”; or performing various horrifying bendy feats as a stunt performer (“Frankenstein” [2025], “What We Do In The Shadows”, and many more).
Copies of Ess’s two coffee table books (“Slow Circus: BARBETTE” [2024] and “Slow Circus: VACUUM” [2020]) and growing zine catalogue can be found on bookshelves and...
2025-04-1442 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.45: Tiny Good: Director, Showtech Australia - “If a rigger won’t explain how or why something works, find a different one” (Audio)Tiny Good is a seasoned professional in rigging, staging, automation, and technical services, with over three decades of experience. As the founder of Showtech Australia in 1985, Tiny has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service in events ranging from local productions to global spectacles. A licensed Australian rigger and electrician, Tiny holds numerous qualifications, including ETCP Arena and Theatre Rigger, Australian Arena Rigger (a qualification he co-developed), rope technician, scaffolder, crane driver, and aerial rigger. He is also a co-author and coordinator for the International Code of Practice for Entertainment Rigging (ICoPER), including its Chinese translation.
Tiny's...
2025-04-0741 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.45: Tiny Good: Director, Showtech Australia - “If a rigger won’t explain how or why something works, find a different one” (Video)Tiny Good is a seasoned professional in rigging, staging, automation, and technical services, with over three decades of experience. As the founder of Showtech Australia in 1985, Tiny has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service in events ranging from local productions to global spectacles. A licensed Australian rigger and electrician, Tiny holds numerous qualifications, including ETCP Arena and Theatre Rigger, Australian Arena Rigger (a qualification he co-developed), rope technician, scaffolder, crane driver, and aerial rigger. He is also a co-author and coordinator for the International Code of Practice for Entertainment Rigging (ICoPER), including its Chinese translation.
Tiny's...
2025-04-0741 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.44: Nadia Adame: Artistic Director and Choreographer - “Finding a collaboration and understanding in each others bodies is extremely rich” (Video)Nadia is an actress, writer, and award winning dancer & choreographer.
She trained in flamenco and ballet at the Royal Conservatory of Dance and Drama in Madrid, Spain, and earned her BA in Theatre at the University of Colorado in the US.
When Nadia was 14 she was in a car accident that injured her spinal cord and which requires her to walk with a cane. She hasn't let this impede her career. Nadia has taken every opportunity to find ways of working in the performing arts and challenging others’ notions of diversity and inclusion.
Nadi...
2025-03-3137 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.44: Nadia Adame: Artistic Director and Choreographer - “Finding a collaboration and understanding in each others bodies is extremely rich” (Audio)Nadia is an actress, writer, and award winning dancer & choreographer.
She trained in flamenco and ballet at the Royal Conservatory of Dance and Drama in Madrid, Spain, and earned her BA in Theatre at the University of Colorado in the US.
When Nadia was 14 she was in a car accident that injured her spinal cord and which requires her to walk with a cane. She hasn't let this impede her career. Nadia has taken every opportunity to find ways of working in the performing arts and challenging others’ notions of diversity and inclusion.
Nadi...
2025-03-3137 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.43: Sarah Davison: Director, Casting & Performance - “If you're honest in your emotions and storytelling, the audience will feel it with you” (Audio)Davison started her formal training as a dancer with her mother in Toulouse, France. After multiple prizes on the National scene, she obtained her degree in dance and choreography from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon at the age of 16.
Sarah started her professional performance career with several neo-classical and jazz companies in France before moving to North America as an original cast member of Céline Dion’s A New Day. Working with Franco Dragone opened her horizons, and she fell in love with the circus. She continued to refine and broaden her experience when join...
2025-03-2432 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.43: Sarah Davison: Director, Casting & Performance - “If you're honest in your emotions and storytelling, the audience will feel it with you” (Video)Davison started her formal training as a dancer with her mother in Toulouse, France. After multiple prizes on the National scene, she obtained her degree in dance and choreography from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon at the age of 16.
Sarah started her professional performance career with several neo-classical and jazz companies in France before moving to North America as an original cast member of Céline Dion’s A New Day. Working with Franco Dragone opened her horizons, and she fell in love with the circus. She continued to refine and broaden her experience when join...
2025-03-2432 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.42: Dani Ironside: Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare - "I want to create a space where everyone feels valued and supported” (Video)Dani Ironside is the Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare, bringing experience from roles as a Stage Manager at Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, and Belvoir. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Design for Theatre and Television from Charles Sturt University, and her leadership is built on a deep understanding of theatre production and management.
Dani is passionate about fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. She is committed to creating a transparent environment where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow, contributing to the company’s shared success.
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2025-03-1729 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.42: Dani Ironside: Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare - "I want to create a space where everyone feels valued and supported” (Audio)Dani Ironside is the Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare, bringing experience from roles as a Stage Manager at Sydney Theatre Company, Ensemble Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, and Belvoir. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Design for Theatre and Television from Charles Sturt University, and her leadership is built on a deep understanding of theatre production and management.
Dani is passionate about fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. She is committed to creating a transparent environment where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow, contributing to the company’s shared success.
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2025-03-1729 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.41: Alex Mecklenburg: Leadership and Change Coach & Consultant - “Success is overrated—we should focus more on progress” (Audio)Alex is an experienced, provocative business coach, working with founders, C-suite and leadership teams to truly understand and shape their own vision. She helps them to create powerful stories that allow them to leap but also design the behaviours, practices and actionable roadmaps that are needed to bring their vision alive. Her work has helped organisations shape new business models and creative structures to deliver innovative products and services. She is also a certified leadership coach an experienced sense-maker and a catalyst for collective energy who brings cross-sector experience, creative thinking and strategic focus to every project.
Alex lov...
2025-03-1040 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.41: Alex Mecklenburg: Leadership and Change Coach & Consultant - “Success is overrated—we should focus more on progress” (Video)Alex is an experienced, provocative business coach, working with founders, C-suite and leadership teams to truly understand and shape their own vision. She helps them to create powerful stories that allow them to leap but also design the behaviours, practices and actionable roadmaps that are needed to bring their vision alive. Her work has helped organisations shape new business models and creative structures to deliver innovative products and services. She is also a certified leadership coach an experienced sense-maker and a catalyst for collective energy who brings cross-sector experience, creative thinking and strategic focus to every project.
Alex loves wo...
2025-03-1040 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.40: Carmen Morgan: Founder and Director of artEquity - "Without the arts, social justice work faces headwinds; with the arts, it gains momentum and creativity" (Video)Carmen Morgan is a national activist leading conversations at the forefront of the field on equity, inclusion, and racial justice issues. She is the founder and director of artEquity, a national organization that provides tools, resources, and training to support the intersections of art and activism. She has provided leadership development and organizational planning for staff, executives, and boards for over 100 non-profit organizations. She is the 2020 recipient of the Paul Robeson Award by Actors’ Equity Association and Actors’ Equity Foundation and a YBCA 100 honoree. She’s on faculty at Yale’s David Geffen School of Drama where she addresses issues o...
2025-03-0332 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.39: Dawn Dennis: Executive Director for Client Experience, Pico Middle East - “Nothing is impossible—except defying gravity or physics” (Video)Dawn, a Las Vegas native, has over 30 years of experience in the Events, Exhibition, and Entertainment industries. She has managed a wide range of events globally, from Olympic Games sponsor operations to large casino property openings in Macao. With a career spanning Asia and the Middle East, she has led diverse teams to deliver exceptional client and stakeholder experiences. She currently serves as Executive Director for Client Experience at Pico Middle East, where she leads a division of three teams, one of which is for the newly opened Pico Abu Dhabi office.
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2025-02-2443 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.39: Dawn Dennis: Executive Director for Client Experience, Pico Middle East - “Nothing is impossible—except defying gravity or physics” (Audio)Dawn, a Las Vegas native, has over 30 years of experience in the Events, Exhibition, and Entertainment industries. She has managed a wide range of events globally, from Olympic Games sponsor operations to large casino property openings in Macao. With a career spanning Asia and the Middle East, she has led diverse teams to deliver exceptional client and stakeholder experiences. She currently serves as Executive Director for Client Experience at Pico Middle East, where she leads a division of three teams, one of which is for the newly opened Pico Abu Dhabi office.
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2025-02-2443 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.38: Jack Marsh: Artistic Director & Circus Consultant - “At its best we all just roll up our sleeves, and get a whole lot of things done and out comes something magical” (Video)Jack Marsh began his circus career with Circus Flora in 1986 when he was just two years old: he rode a Clydesdale also named Jack. Marsh has since served the company through his juggling, acrobatics, and creative energy. After working as a corporate attorney in New York, Marsh ran away to re-join the circus, inspired to help Circus Flora create new and innovative productions. Marsh served as the Executive Producer of the New York City’s Big Apple Circus from 2019-2022 and is the Circus Consultant on “Come Alive,” a live immersive production of The Greatest Showman in London, premiering later this y...
2025-02-1732 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.38: Jack Marsh: Artistic Director & Circus Consultant - “At its best we all just roll up our sleeves, and get a whole lot of things done and out comes something magical” (Audio)Jack Marsh began his circus career with Circus Flora in 1986 when he was just two years old: he rode a Clydesdale also named Jack. Marsh has since served the company through his juggling, acrobatics, and creative energy. After working as a corporate attorney in New York, Marsh ran away to re-join the circus, inspired to help Circus Flora create new and innovative productions. Marsh served as the Executive Producer of the New York City’s Big Apple Circus from 2019-2022 and is the Circus Consultant on “Come Alive,” a live immersive production of The Greatest Showman in London, premiering later this year...
2025-02-1732 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.37: Clément Le Roux: Magician, Storyteller, Sailor, and Community Worker - “One tiny step can make all the difference” (Video)Clément Le Roux, magician, storyteller, sailor, and community worker, has been blending art and community engagement for over 15 years in France, Canada, and Scandinavia. In 2024, as a board member of Jeunes Marins Urbains, he launched Dérives d'un Livre de Bord, a transatlantic sailing project between France and Quebec combining artistic creation and exploration. In recent years, he has also worked on projects supporting Indigenous communities in creating films, helped rebuild the Hawila, a Swedish sailing ship turned artistic residency, and developed an immersive magic show in Finland.
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2025-02-1032 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.37: Clément Le Roux: Magician, Storyteller, Sailor, and Community Worker - “One tiny step can make all the difference” (Audio)Clément Le Roux, magician, storyteller, sailor, and community worker, has been blending art and community engagement for over 15 years in France, Canada, and Scandinavia. In 2024, as a board member of Jeunes Marins Urbains, he launched Dérives d'un Livre de Bord, a transatlantic sailing project between France and Quebec combining artistic creation and exploration. In recent years, he has also worked on projects supporting Indigenous communities in creating films, helped rebuild the Hawila, a Swedish sailing ship turned artistic residency, and developed an immersive magic show in Finland.
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2025-02-1032 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.36: Craig Quat: Founder of Functional Juggling - “Juggling opens up a world of communication” (Audio)Craig Quat is the visionary pioneer behind the Functional Juggling movement, revolutionizing the use of juggling as a tool for rehabilitation and intervention. With over 30 years of circus experience, Craig has developed innovative training methods that make juggling accessible to diverse communities worldwide. His work has had a global impact, building networks and fostering community growth in over 35 countries. Craig's projects empower individuals to achieve personal growth and therapeutic benefits through the art of juggling, connecting communities and creating a worldwide movement.
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2025-02-0352 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.36: Craig Quat: Founder of Functional Juggling - “Juggling opens up a world of communication” (Video)Craig Quat is the visionary pioneer behind the Functional Juggling movement, revolutionizing the use of juggling as a tool for rehabilitation and intervention. With over 30 years of circus experience, Craig has developed innovative training methods that make juggling accessible to diverse communities worldwide. His work has had a global impact, building networks and fostering community growth in over 35 countries. Craig's projects empower individuals to achieve personal growth and therapeutic benefits through the art of juggling, connecting communities and creating a worldwide movement.
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2025-02-0352 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.35: Lucy Magee: Theatre Producer and CEO at West End Worldwide - “It takes an army to create the magic of theatre” (Video)West End Worldwide is under the visionary leadership of renowned theatrical producer Lucy Magee, who stands as a trailblazer in the entertainment landscape. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Lucy Magee has carved a niche for herself as an exceptional producer and creative director. Her undeniable talent and extensive experience have solidified her status as an industry luminary, earning her unrivalled respect and admiration.
West End Worldwide is a Dubai-based multi-award-winning team of Producers, Creatives, Technical Designers, and Cast who, between them, have a legacy of international production for theatre, theme parks, and special events...
2025-01-2730 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.35: Lucy Magee: Theatre Producer and CEO at West End Worldwide - “It takes an army to create the magic of theatre” (Audio)West End Worldwide is under the visionary leadership of renowned theatrical producer Lucy Magee, who stands as a trailblazer in the entertainment landscape. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Lucy Magee has carved a niche for herself as an exceptional producer and creative director. Her undeniable talent and extensive experience have solidified her status as an industry luminary, earning her unrivalled respect and admiration.
West End Worldwide is a Dubai-based multi-award-winning team of Producers, Creatives, Technical Designers, and Cast who, between them, have a legacy of international production for theatre, theme parks, and special events...
2025-01-2730 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.34: Pascal Jacob: Artistic Director - "Our industry could be a model for the world" (Video)After completing university studies in performing arts at Université de Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle, Pascal Jacob, over the course of ten years, developed a career as associate director for the opera. He then concentrated on costume and set design and artistic direction.
The circus has long been a passion and his interest for this singular form of live performance has led him to create costumes most notably Rainforest and Living Carousel for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Salto Natale for Rolf Knie, Au pays des clowns for Cirque Phénix. He also created the costumes and the set design...
2025-01-2035 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.34: Pascal Jacob: Artistic Director - "Our industry could be a model for the world" (Audio)After completing university studies in performing arts at Université de Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle, Pascal Jacob, over the course of ten years, developed a career as associate director for the opera. He then concentrated on costume and set design and artistic direction.
The circus has long been a passion and his interest for this singular form of live performance has led him to create costumes most notably Rainforest and Living Carousel for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Salto Natale for Rolf Knie, Au pays des clowns for Cirque Phénix. He also created the costumes and the set design...
2025-01-2035 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.33: Yaron Lifschitz: Artistic Director - “We are all capable of more, we just don’t know where those limits are" (Video)Yaron Lifschitz is a graduate of the University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, and National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA), where he was the youngest director ever accepted into its prestigious graduate director’s course. Since graduating, Yaron has directed over 60 productions including large-scale events, opera, theatre, physical theatre, and circus.
His work has been seen in more than 40 countries and across six continents by over 1.5 million people and has won numerous awards including six Helpmann awards and the Australia Council Theatre Award. His productions have been presented at major festivals and venues around the wo...
2025-01-1343 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.33: Yaron Lifschitz: Artistic Director - “We are all capable of more, we just don’t know where those limits are" (Audio)Yaron Lifschitz is a graduate of the University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, and National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA), where he was the youngest director ever accepted into its prestigious graduate director’s course. Since graduating, Yaron has directed over 60 productions including large-scale events, opera, theatre, physical theatre, and circus.
His work has been seen in more than 40 countries and across six continents by over 1.5 million people and has won numerous awards including six Helpmann awards and the Australia Council Theatre Award. His productions have been presented at major festivals and venues around the wo...
2025-01-1343 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.32: Mark Lonergan: Artistic Director - "The live experience fosters a connection that's truly special" (Audio)Mark is a New York-based director/creator, and the Artistic Director of Parallel Exit, a three-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience. Mark’s work has been seen in theatres and festivals in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. In New York City, he has presented work at The New Victory Theater, Lincoln Center, BAM, 59E59 Theaters, and Symphony Space. Mark was the Guest Director for three productions of The Big Apple Circus, each a New York Times Critic’s Pick.
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2025-01-0637 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.32: Mark Lonergan: Artistic Director - "The live experience fosters a connection that's truly special" (Video)Mark is a New York-based director/creator, and the Artistic Director of Parallel Exit, a three-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Unique Theatrical Experience. Mark’s work has been seen in theatres and festivals in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. In New York City, he has presented work at The New Victory Theater, Lincoln Center, BAM, 59E59 Theaters, and Symphony Space. Mark was the Guest Director for three productions of The Big Apple Circus, each a New York Times Critic’s Pick.
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2025-01-0637 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.31: Josh Selander: Lighting Designer and Programmer - “It's about the people, not just the project” (Video)Recently relocating back to Las Vegas, Josh Selander most recently spent the last eight years teaching Lighting Technology, Design and Programing at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to arriving at UNCSA, Selander was based in Las Vegas working for ETC. Primarily supporting entertainment venues in Las Vegas, Selander also traveled the world supporting the Eos Product Line. He shifted to programming for various shows, including multiple Broadway National Tours and Cirque du Soleil productions. Selander also spends much of his time working in the themed entertainment market, designing and programming brand experiences including The Henry...
2024-12-3045 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.31: Josh Selander: Lighting Designer and Programmer - “It's about the people, not just the project” (Audio)Recently relocating back to Las Vegas, Josh Selander most recently spent the last eight years teaching Lighting Technology, Design and Programing at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to arriving at UNCSA, Selander was based in Las Vegas working for ETC. Primarily supporting entertainment venues in Las Vegas, Selander also traveled the world supporting the Eos Product Line. He shifted to programming for various shows, including multiple Broadway National Tours and Cirque du Soleil productions. Selander also spends much of his time working in the themed entertainment market, designing and programming brand experiences including The Henry...
2024-12-3045 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.30: Jenny Stiven: Fandom Acquisition Strategist - "Everyone is a fan of something" (Audio)Meet Jenny Stiven, the ultimate geek and sci-fi enthusiast, turned digital strategist and consultant extraordinaire! With a decade of diverse expertise in programming, content creation, marketing, and more, she founded Clio Consulting in 2004, becoming the go-to digital marketing resource for entertainment companies. Jenny's stellar work has earned her recognition in the industry, working with iconic franchises like Star Wars, James Bond, Predator, Stargate, Alien, and more. Her true passion lies in fostering lasting connections between intellectual property owners, creators, and their fandoms. As a podcast guest, Jenny unleashes her infectious enthusiasm and valuable insights into sustaining relationships with fandoms...
2024-12-2344 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.29: Audrey Hoo: Director of Production - "Listening is the first step to meaningful change” (Video)A lifelong arts maker, Audrey Hoo is the Director of Production of Tony-award winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley California. Originally from Singapore, Audrey ventured to the United States to seek new experiences. Most recently, she has worked at the American Conservatory Theater, La Jolla Playhouse and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. She has had the pleasure of working with artists across all performing arts genres such as Tony Taccone, Chay Yew, Christopher Ashley, William Kentridge, Alex Timbers, Catherine Martin, Sam Mendes, Paul Simon, Laurie Anderson, John Turturro & Elaine Stritch. Outside of work, Audrey strives to be her best...
2024-12-1650 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.29: Audrey Hoo: Director of Production - "Listening is the first step to meaningful change” (Audio)A lifelong arts maker, Audrey Hoo is the Director of Production of Tony-award winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley California. Originally from Singapore, Audrey ventured to the United States to seek new experiences. Most recently, she has worked at the American Conservatory Theater, La Jolla Playhouse and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. She has had the pleasure of working with artists across all performing arts genres such as Tony Taccone, Chay Yew, Christopher Ashley, William Kentridge, Alex Timbers, Catherine Martin, Sam Mendes, Paul Simon, Laurie Anderson, John Turturro & Elaine Stritch. Outside of work, Audrey strives to be her best...
2024-12-1650 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.28: Lisa Richards Toney: President and CEO of APAP - "Success comes from discipline, resilience, and never giving up" (Audio)Lisa Richards Toney became President and CEO of APAP on July 1, 2020, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading a range of small and large arts and humanities organizations, managing change, and building stability. Since 2020, Lisa has led APAP through the challenging pandemic years in which sustainability and strengthening the organization’s business model became a core focus. Lisa’s vision for APAP and the field is simple – to provide members with the critical information and services needed to thrive as professionals in the North American presenting, booking and touring industry—now and in the future, as well as to affirm APAP’s role as...
2024-12-0951 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.28: Lisa Richards Toney: President and CEO of APAP - "Success comes from discipline, resilience, and never giving up" (Video)Lisa Richards Toney became President and CEO of APAP on July 1, 2020, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading a range of small and large arts and humanities organizations, managing change, and building stability. Since 2020, Lisa has led APAP through the challenging pandemic years in which sustainability and strengthening the organization’s business model became a core focus. Lisa’s vision for APAP and the field is simple – to provide members with the critical information and services needed to thrive as professionals in the North American presenting, booking and touring industry—now and in the future, as well as to affirm APAP’s role as...
2024-12-0951 minThe StageLync PodcastEp27: John Devereaux: Actor - "The stage is a platform for joy" (Audio)John is a passionate advocate for the importance of representation in the performing arts and believes he would not be where he is if it were not for “The Lion King.” When he saw the play as a young, Black student, it was the first time he could see himself on the stage.
With representation in the performing arts being a hot topic in recent media stories, such as the controversy around “The Little Mermaid,” “The Rings of Power,” and “House of the Dragon,” Devereaux can speak to his experience in rejoicing at a character that looks like him, and his hope to inspire o...
2024-12-0243 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.26: Jack Canfora: Actor, Playwright, Musician & Teacher - "I've always known I was meant to write" (Audio)John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regional theater, working mostly in Shakespearean roles such as Mercutio and Macbeth. He’s been hailed by the Associated Press as “White-hot Entertainment” for his off-Broadway plays including Poetic License, Place Setting, and Jericho, a New York Times “Critics Pick.” He was nominated along with Edward Albee, Elaine May, and Teresa Rebeck for The Newark Star Ledger’s Best Play, 2007. Jack is the recipient of two Edger...
2024-11-2550 minThe StageLync PodcastEp.26: Jack Canfora: Actor, Playwright, Musician & Teacher - "I've always known I was meant to write" (Video)John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regional theater, working mostly in Shakespearean roles such as Mercutio and Macbeth. He’s been hailed by the Associated Press as “White-hot Entertainment” for his off-Broadway plays including Poetic License, Place Setting, and Jericho, a New York Times “Critics Pick.” He was nominated along with Edward Albee, Elaine May, and Teresa Rebeck for The Newark Star Ledger’s Best Play, 2007. Jack is the recipient of two Edger...
2024-11-2550 minThe StageLync PodcastEp22: Shenea Stiletto: Circus Arts Worker & Advocate - “If you don’t do politics, politics will do you” (Audio)Shenea Stiletto is a Contributor to StageLync.com, host of the Circuspreneur Podcast, Circus Worker & Circus Arts Industry Advocate. She recently partnered with the White House Office of Public Engagement at the White House, to conduct the first of its kind Circus Arts Industry Listening Session hosted by the Department of Labor. The White House Listening Session focused on Labor/Circus Workers Rights, Circus Arts Recognition by the National Endowment For the Arts with a defined individual category, as well as Health & Safety. Shenea’s continued goal, as the Circus Arts Guild of America, is to achieve Circus Arts Indust...
2024-10-281h 07The StageLync PodcastEp22: Shenea Stiletto: Circus Arts Worker & Advocate - “If you don’t do politics, politics will do you” (Video)Shenea Stiletto is a Contributor to StageLync.com, host of the Circuspreneur Podcast, Circus Worker & Circus Arts Industry Advocate. She recently partnered with the White House Office of Public Engagement at the White House, to conduct the first of its kind Circus Arts Industry Listening Session hosted by the Department of Labor. The White House Listening Session focused on Labor/Circus Workers Rights, Circus Arts Recognition by the National Endowment For the Arts with a defined individual category, as well as Health & Safety. Shenea’s continued goal, as the Circus Arts Guild of America, is to achieve Circus Arts Indust...
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