Werking Artist

Kilroys members Jaclyn Backhaus & Obehi Janice discuss The 2020 List with Melissa in partnership with 3Views on Theater.

In partnership with 3Views on Theater, Melissa talks with singer Kearstin Piper Brown from Lincoln Center's suspended production of Intimate Apparel

Elaine Grogran Luttrall, founder of Minerva Financial Arts, helps Melissa navigate the financial aspects of a werking artist.

Ryan Fogarty, a playwright who also works in development, helps de-mystify the grant seeking process along with tips for getting money that is meant for artists.

Vid Guerrerio, Writer, breaks down the intersection of commerce and art, especially in the opera world.

Zi Alikhan, Director, talks with Melissa about the pros and cons of MFA Programs in the Theater.

David Harrell, Actor, Writer and Disability Advocate breaks down how performers with disabilities are viewed onstage and off.

Maybe Burke, actor and writer, and human rights advocate opens up about the recent production where they were misgendered in multiple reviews, and how much work still has to be done when it comes to trans and non-binary stories in the media.

Sarah Ruhl, Playwright and Cassie da Costa, Critic, break down the state of criticism in the arts.

Lear deBessonet, Founder of Public Works, and Tommy McGinn, Actor, continue our discussion about raising children--and caring for others in general-- while making theater.