Playwright Chantal Bilodeau is the founder and artistic director of the Arctic Cycle organization and close friend and collaborator of host, Jen Vellenga. Chantal dives into her impactful work as a storyteller who uses theatre to encourage communities to take action on local and global climate change. DONATE TO THE ARCTIC CYCLE Through our initiatives …
Qui Nguyen is a TV and film writer, playwright, and self-identified geek. His career has gone from co-founder and artistic director of the Obie award winning Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company to Daytime Emmy award winning Hollywood screenwriter. Qui believes in celebrating failure, working hard, and he prefers climbing mountains with a team over a solo …
Tony and Grammy nominated Broadway performer, Michael McElroy is the founder of Broadway Inspirational Voices, for which he won a 2019 special Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre. He recently founded Black Theatre United to combat systemic racism within theatre institutions and beyond. He believes in following your passion, but putting in the work. Process …
Film, TV, and stage actress, Maya Lynne Robinson plays Michelle on the sitcom The Unicorn on CBS. Her long road to success has taken a lot of hard work, discipline, and perseverance. Maya Lynne shares how she made the big move to Los Angeles and all the ways her early actions helped her to succeed. …
Shaun J. Brown from the CBS TV show The Great Indoors shares his personal journey starting with training in musical theatre to his pivot to the screen. A writer and producer, Shaun has learned how to continually hone his craft to stay relevant in the fast-paced industry of TV and film. DONATE TO THE ACTORS …
Theresa Squire is a Broadway costume designer and served as the resident costume designer for Keen Company for 10 years. She’s a Pilates instructor and a mom and learned the hard way how to avoid burnout by setting clear boundaries. DONATE TO THE ACTORS FUND To assist everyone who works in performing arts and entertainment …
Nick Francone on Wicked as his lucky start, answering the phone, and reading like a storyteller. Nick is a scenic designer for theatre and an art director for television and film. This husband and dad of twins takes us on a brisk run-through of his career with insights from his 15 years as an assistant …
Travis Cloer is a Broadway actor, Las Vegas performer, recording artist, and father of two. He talks about taking risks, leaving it all in the audition room (or on the audition tape) and how to turn times of uncertainty into opportunity. Father’s Day episode. DONATE TO THE ACTORS FUND Help for the entertainment community- Covid-19 …
Producer for Broadway and Bucks County Playhouse, Josh shares how he found his way to producing early in his career. With insights into how he and his casting director husband manage busy careers while also raising their twin daughters, episode 19 celebrates fathers in June and Gay Pride. DONATE TO THE MARSHA P. JOHNSON INSTITUTE …
A Just Jen bonus episode. After a week of pause and protests, thoughts on protesting, using your voice to amplify the voices of others without silencing them, and checking your gut when getting things wrong as an ally. When donating to Ebony Theatre at the link above, make sure to “Specify Designation” as THEATRE FUND, …