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Talk-O Tuesday Ep.1

What is your favorite part of theatre?

Lily Bulman asks Helen Garcia-Alton, Tina Torbey, and Nia Banks the most personal question in theatre — what brought you
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Outside the MFA: Alternative Paths for Directors, Designers, and Performers.

Explore alternative theatre training paths beyond MFA programs, from conservatories and apprenticeships to workshops and self-directed study.
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THE PRODUCTION NOTES

Introducing Talk-O Tuesday, and the mind behind it!

Talk-O Tuesday is a new weekly series created by Skene Media Fellow Lily Bulman — short conversations with artists, about
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Tianyun Lan: A Conversation With the World.

Tianyun Lan is a costume designer and stylist whose work lives at the intersection of fashion, performance, and the construction
  • PROFILES
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¿Convocatorias o no convocatorias? (p.2)

Clarisse Monde comparte su experiencia con los estímulos federales y proyectos independientes. ¿Convocatorias sí o no? Una decisión muy personal.
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¿Convocatorias o no convocatorias? (p.1)

Clarisse Monde sobre estímulos federales y proyectos independientes en el teatro mexicano. ¿Convocatorias sí o no? Una decisión muy personal.
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¿Y tú? ¿Cómo empezaste?

Clarisse Monde cuenta cómo comenzó su carrera entre clases de ballet y bodegas de escenografía. ¿Cuántos años llevas tú en
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Bella Rivera: Design Is Inheritance and Imagination.

Scenic designer Bella Rivera explores cultural roots, magical realism, and community-driven artistry in their immersive design practice.
  • PROFILES

How Theatre Artists Can Build Sustainable Careers Without Burnout.

Build a sustainable theatre career without burnout through boundaries, financial planning, rest, community, and creative renewal.
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THE PRODUCTION NOTES

Long week. Worth every second.

Kelly Key, Tina Torbey, and Martín Acuña on inner fire, immigrant stories, and building community in the performing arts.
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Día del Maestro: Los Que Nos Enseñaron a Crear Mundos.

Un homenaje a los maestros que formaron nuestra vocación escénica. Porque el teatro es más que técnica: es comunidad, valentía
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Essential Plays by Asian American Playwrights Every Theater Should Produce.

Six essential plays by Asian American playwrights every theater company should know — from David Henry Hwang to Lauren Yee
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Beatrice Ruobin Huang: Ancient Art for a Modern Audience.

Opera director Beatrice Ruobin Huang reflects on loss, collaboration, and creating meaningful connections between music, story, and audience.
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Pintura Escénica vs. Impresión Digital: ¿Cuál Gana?

Las técnicas de pintura escénica de hace siglos siguen vigentes. ¿Puede la impresión digital reemplazarlas? La respuesta te sorprenderá.
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El amor por la pintura escénica y las texturas me llevaron a la escenografía.

Cómo el amor a la pintura escénica y las texturas de la Ciudad de México llevaron a un diseñador a
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