Are you mighty curious about what's going on at our regional theaters in these pandemic times? They're the artistic heart of many a community, not to mention many an artist. I was. If you’re a theater artist or passionate theater patron, you probably are too. So I made While The Applause Is Paused for all of us.

In this trailer, I introduce myself and tell you more about my intentions for this podcast and what to expect in future episodes. With the help of incredible artistic directors and other leaders all over the country, I'm creating a conversation that addresses: what's challenging and constricting, or maybe a silver lining, or everything at once, at their unique organization. We're turning the spotlight on the essential role of regional theaters to get insight into the pandemic, the shutdown, social justice, and the changes wrought by 2020.

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It takes a village! 

Thanks to these amazing humans for their creativity, advice, and encouragement:

Drew Wutke, intro music

Drew’s website

Sarah Kleist, web and logo design:

Sarah’s website

Peter Shepherd, co-host of The Long and The Short Of It podcast and creative and business coach

Peter’s website and podcast website

Lili Torre, host of The Dreaded Question podcast, storyteller, coach

Lili’s website

Ryan Lind, host of No Reservations podcast & author of Catrina Loves Trent

Ryan’s Instagram

Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director of Clubbed Thumb

Clubbed Thumb’s website

Jenny Hoofnagle, star member of my Square Squad (& great pilates instructor!)

Jenny’s website and her pilates studio’s website