Kira Troilo, Theater Consultant & Facilitator of Brave Creative Spaces
47 episodes
2 months ago
Talking to a closeted Trump supporter about politics, inclusion, and what theater needs now. In this season finale, I sit down with my longtime friend, Julie D'Alessandro, a Boston-based voice teacher who has long kept her political views private. Together, we have a rare, candid conversation about inclusive theater, conservative voices in the arts, and what it takes to bridge political divides without losing compassion. From arts funding cuts to the quiet presence of Trump supporters in crea...
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Talking to a closeted Trump supporter about politics, inclusion, and what theater needs now. In this season finale, I sit down with my longtime friend, Julie D'Alessandro, a Boston-based voice teacher who has long kept her political views private. Together, we have a rare, candid conversation about inclusive theater, conservative voices in the arts, and what it takes to bridge political divides without losing compassion. From arts funding cuts to the quiet presence of Trump supporters in crea...
Can Casting Directors Be Inclusive? with Peter Van Dam
Inclusive STAGES: Building Healthy Arts Spaces
41 minutes
4 months ago
Can Casting Directors Be Inclusive? with Peter Van Dam
What really happens in a Broadway audition room, and how do you get remembered down the line, even if you don’t land the role? Broadway casting director Peter Van Dam joins me to discuss what really goes into casting a show, from open calls that launch careers to the quiet instinct it takes to build a cast that feels right. We explore his journey from a shy kid with a VHS of Mary Poppins to helping shape productions like SIX and Dead Outlaw. Peter shares what casting directors do, how t...
Inclusive STAGES: Building Healthy Arts Spaces
Talking to a closeted Trump supporter about politics, inclusion, and what theater needs now. In this season finale, I sit down with my longtime friend, Julie D'Alessandro, a Boston-based voice teacher who has long kept her political views private. Together, we have a rare, candid conversation about inclusive theater, conservative voices in the arts, and what it takes to bridge political divides without losing compassion. From arts funding cuts to the quiet presence of Trump supporters in crea...
