The Backstage Creative

Cherie B Tay is a New York City based stage manager. We talk about trusting the people you work with, Cherie's experience working on Hadestown, and getting into the voice over world.

Johanna Pan and Shayna O'Neill recently started a podcast called Dirty Laundry: Unpacking the Costume Closet. We talk about the purpose of the podcast as well as issues in the theater world such as feminized labor and decolonizing costume history.

Deanna Choi is a Toronto based sound designer. We talk about her pandemic projects, favorite parts of the design process, and cultural appropriation in sound design.

Rich Rosenzweig is a New York City based drummer. We talk about his podcast called Big Noise from Planet Earth, playing on Broadway, and touring.

Mark Exline is a Kansas City based scenic designer and production manager. We talk about navigating the digital space when doing productions, the Kansas City theater scene, and empathy.

Michi Egger is a New York City based guitarist. We talk about being on the SpongeBob SquarePants national tour, handling nerves, and the importance of being kind.

Benjamin Stayner is currently pursuing a graduate degree from Ithaca College. We talk about what it's like pursuing a degree during the pandemic, working with singers versus instrumentalists, and looking on the positive side of difficult circumstances.

Kristy Norter is a New York City based musician and contractor. We talk about working on Broadway, subbing as a musician, and the role of a music contractor.

Jon Diener is a Michigan based musician. We talk about separating your worth from your art, imposter syndrome, and Jon's podcast Beyond the Spotlight.

Cara Spencer is a Kansas City based scenic charge artist. We talk about the role of a scenic charge, the skills needed to do this job, and separating your identity from your work.