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...
Why We Still Can’t Find a Stylist Who Gets Our Hair with Jade Buffong-Phillips
Inclusive STAGES: Building Healthy Arts Spaces
35 minutes
3 months ago
Why We Still Can’t Find a Stylist Who Gets Our Hair with Jade Buffong-Phillips
What if your biggest barrier to belonging in a theater space was the hair that grows naturally out of your head? In this candid and eye-opening conversation, Jade Buffong-Phillips of Mane Hook-Up shares why textured hair in theater is more than a beauty concern. It’s an issue of equity, access, and care. From backstage realities to industry-wide gaps, Jade unpacks the overlooked details that define whether artists truly feel seen and supported. This one’s honest, affirming, and full of real-w...
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...
