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...
In theater and in the arts world, self advocacy can feel almost impossible, especially for artists who so often feel they’re replaceable. In a lot of ways, that assumption is true and something we as an industry need to work on changing. Being able to advocate for yourself helps lay the groundwork for inclusion. Waiting to advocate for yourself can lead to a lot more stress, tension, and negative things that make communication difficult. And it leads to issues that can't make for an inc...
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...