The Compass

Actor Robert Karma Robinson shares his thoughts on the dark side, keeping creative, long-term collaborations with playwrights and mentors, day jobs, and what he loves about getting out of New York and working in regional theater. Please leave a rating or review in the iTunes store!

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Producer and photographer Sydney Lowe shares her thoughts on the dark side, on starting a career in TV production, creating an inclusive women artists collective on and offline, making the move from NYC to LA, and the importance of mentorship. This episode was recorded over Skype. Check out Sydney's work at www.sydney-lowe.com & www.artgirlarmy.com

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Producer, actor, singer, and Co-Artistic Director of theatre company Three Day Hangover David Hudson shares his experiences with the dark side, transitioning from focusing on acting to producing, learning the business side of running a theatre company, empowering other artists, and becoming a parent. Check out David's current production (featuring host Leah Walsh as well) here: www.drunklevanya.com

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Filmmakers Casey Killoran (actor/producer) and David Tyson Lam (director/producer) share their experiences with the dark side, producing their own work including their first feature film, communication, balancing each others strengths, and planning ahead for the challenges of obtaining a work visa as an international artist. (check out   the details of their new film here: http://www.viralbeautymovie.com)

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Excerpts from Live Episode 1, which took place on 11/6/2016 at www.artsonsite.org in NYC, hosted by Leah Walsh, music by Brendan Spieth, with guests actor Frankie J. Alvarez and actress/singer songwriter Laura Gragtmans. Also, thoughts on the election. See Leah now in Drunkle Vanya, tickets at www.drunklevanya.com

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Karl Kenzler is a wonderful actor, writer, director and teacher. He shares his experiences with the dark side, raising kids as an artist, creating your own work, keeping inspired during a long run of a play, and passing on the legacy of great teachers. Check out his work at DarwinTheSeries.com and www.KarlKenzler.com Also, info about the 11/6/2016 Live Episode of The Compass!

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Emily Simoness is the Co-Founder & Executive Director of SPACE on Ryder Farm, an artist residency in upstate NY. She shares her thoughts on the dark side, moving from a background as an actor into a new focus as SPACE has grown, the technical side of creating a non-profit, and building community. www.spaceonryderfarm.org Also, info on the upcoming Live Episode of The Compass on 11/6/2016. Check out The Compass Podcast on Facebook for all the details!

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Playwright Jason Gray Platt shares his experiences with the dark side, new play development, balancing your financial life as an artist, collaboration, and theatre in unusual spaces. http://www.jasonplatt.com Also info on the November 6, 2016 Live Episode of The Compass!

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Jazz pianist, composer, and activist Samora Pinderhughes shares his experiences with the dark side, music as social action, collaboration, self releasing an album, and finding balance in an uncertain field. Check out his amazing work: www.transformationssuite.com

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Actor Chris Perfetti shares his experiences with the many facets of the dark side, the importance of community in a healthy life in the arts, acting in TV (including on HBO’s Looking) vs on stage, #fairwageonstage, and type casting. Please rate and review the podcast in iTunes. Live Episode of The Compass in NYC the evening of Sunday, November 6th, 2016! More info soon. 

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