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, …
Joshua Henry is a three-time Tony award nominee, musician and TV/Film actor. In the first of the “Fathers in June” episodes, this husband and father shares how his fulfilling career was built from a deep investment in training and intentional focus on personal growth. What’s inside: O:40: About Joshua Henry 2:02 Podcast recommendations for education …
Broadway actor/dancer, Sara Andreas and her mom, Julie Fleischer, TV script supervisor and writer talk about career risks, terrifying New York apartments, and finding success with family support and the other women in their lives. Mother’s Day episode 4 of 4. What’s inside: Sara on IBDB Julie on IMDb 1:40: Where are you calling from? …
Broadway and TV/Film actor and super-mom Carrie Compere shares her incredible story of risk-taking, working to put food on the table, and finding family balance. Mother’s Day episode 3 of 4. What’s inside: Call or text Jen 213.915.6883 3:42: Where are you calling from? 4:00 : What have your days been like lately? 5:50 : …
Lindsay Levine–New York-based casting director, educator, and mom–describes her transition from performer to casting director and her journey through the theatre world–including how she’s found parenting along the way. Mother’s Day episode 2 of 4. What’s inside: 1:02 : Defining the casting director role Episode 4 with Clyde Voce 2:32 : Where are you calling …
Anne Cofell Saunders–a television writer, executive producer, and mom of two daughters–tells her story of growing up in a small town in South Dakota to becoming an award-winning and respected television writer and producer in Hollywood. Mother’s Day episode one of four. What’s inside: Star Trek: Discovery Discovery Writers The Boys Support the DYBP Podcast! …