Opening Up / Narrowing Down

Stephen Pick, executive director of Journey Theater, gives insights about what it means to lead a performing arts organization through a pandemic with optimism and empathy. 

This week we hear from alumnus Julia Peterson (WACA class of 2017) about her new play she wrote as her senior capstone  at Pacific University. 

More info about Julia's play reading: https://fb.me/e/1H6mwLPXr

What do you want? This episode takes a look at an musical theatre trope, the "I Want" song, to explore what it means to live with intention.

New York Times bestselling YA author Jordan Ifueko illuminates her twelve-year journey of telling the unique story captured in her debut novel, Raybearer.  She discusses the power of creating hopeful stories for young people who grow up "scanning fairy tales for a face like theirs."

Order Raybearer here 

What is this mysterious element of storytelling? What happens when a moment of storytelling reaches out and touches our emotions? Some surprise guests join us to unpack the necessity of catharsis in our storytelling and in our lives.

Eugene-based theatre artist and writer Nate Beard gives us some great advice about building micro-practices to keep creativity alive and thriving, even during stressful times.

Vickie (a painter) and Vike (a concert pianist) join the podcast to discuss their journey of allowing art into their lives. We also explore how art can be used as service during the pandemic.

Vickie's art can be seen here: https://www.vjthurstonart.com/

Vike's piano music can be heard here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0vGWUchECAVG4rAtnJykw

One of our student leaders joins us to discuss trusting your own voice as an artist and walking in the dual worlds of theatre and visual arts.

Mr. Thurston talks with Portland-based theatre artist Cristi Miles about "radical art," finding your own story and overcoming challenges of creating art during a pandemic.  

A quick introduction to "Opening Up / Narrowing Down."

How are you opening up right now as an artist? As a student? As a person?

How are you narrowing down right now as an artist? As a student? As a person?