When Shae Candelaria hurt her knee in High School playing basketball, she had no idea it would lead to her being a Stage Manager for hit shows on Broadway, but that's exactly what happened. In Episode 12 of The Hidden Stars of Theater not only will you hear Shae's journey, but you will learn what it means to be a professional Stage Manager. Come be inspired and educated by our Hidden Star, Shae Candelaria!
Jamie's Email: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
Show Links:
* Abilene Christian University Theater: https://tinyurl.com/Abilene-Christian...
* Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC): https://www.setc.org/
* Carnival Cruise Lines Tech Theater: https://www.carnivalentertainment.com...
* The Theatrical Index: https://www.theatricalindex.com/
* Big League Productions: https://bigleague.org/
When at the age of 15, Paul Rigano was asked to be the musical director of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at his old elementary school, he had no idea that it would lead to working on hit Broadway musicals like West Side Story and Be More Chill. But that's exactly what it did. Check out how Paul made that journey, and learn about what it takes to develop a musical and get it ready for the big time.
Jamie's Email: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
Episode Links:
* "Screen to Screen" - (Paul & Dave's Award winning video) https://youtu.be/-rCDjxFSry4
* Two River Theater - www.tworivertheater.org/
* Barrington Stage - barringtonstageco.org
* SUNY New Paltz - www.newpaltz.edu
When Amy Laemmerhirt started drawing anime as a teenager, she had no idea her love for art would lead her into the world of scenic painting and props, but that's exactly what happened. Now she loves to use those skills and more (even book binding?) to "serve the show" as she does her part to help make the magic happen. Check it out!
Jamie's Email: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
Episode Links:
* Buffalo State College, SUNY: https://theater.buffalostate.edu/
* The Ohio Light Opera: https://ohiolightopera.org/
* Cal State Long Beach: https://www.csulb.edu/
* URTA: https://urta.com/
Tim Schmidt doesn't just love mixing shows for National Broadway Tours, he loves teaching anyone who wants to learn all about his craft as well. Check out Tim's story, and be prepared for the great wisdom he has to share with us.
Jamie's Email: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
Show Links:
* Wagon Wheel Theater: www.wagonwheelcenter.org
* Grand Rapids Civic Theater: www.grct.org
Every time Hamilton puts together a new tour, Brian Judd is one of the first people they call. Why? Well, he is the man behind Case Craft, the company who makes the touring cases for all the equipment, tools, props, and costumes for most of the national touring shows, including Hamilton. Case Craft also makes the cases for Broadway shows as well. In this episode you will be inspired by Brian's journey from a small high school theater program in Utah, to being an automation carpenter on national tours, to founding Case Craft. He has such a great story, and some truly inspiring wisdom to share. Check it out!
Jamie's Email Address: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
Episode Links:
* Case Craft: https://casecraft.com/
* Vari-Lite: https://www.vari-lite.com/global
* Creative Conners, inc.: https://creativeconners.com/
* Broadway in the Hood: http://www.broadwayinthehood.org/
Alex Groveman is a man who loves being behind the scenes, or perhaps over the scenes as Head Flyman, helping make live theater happen. Especially when it means helping take Broadway shows on national and international tours, so everyone can experience the magic.
Jamie's Email: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
In Episode 5 our Hidden Star is Renee Levine, an audio technician working on shows like Waitress, Once on This Island, My Fair Lady, and more. She has a great story that starts with a circus, and ends on Broadway. It is both inspiring, and informational. Check it out!
Jamie's Email Address: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
Bo Bogaev started out thinking he wanted to be an actor, but soon learned he loved the creative aspects of theatrical carpentry much more. In this episode of The Hidden Stars of Theater, hear about his journey from learning to use power tools in Jr High Shop Class, to being the Head Carpenter on the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory national tour.
* Special Thanks to Tanya Sweet of Christopher Newport University
Questions for Jamie or Bo? Let us know: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
Episode Links:
* Christopher Newport University Theater Department: https://cnu.edu/academics/departments/theater/
* Foy Flying Systems: http://flybyfoy.com/technology/flying-systems/
* Charlie and the Chocolate Factory National Tour: https://www.charlieontour.com/
* Longlake Camp for the Arts: https://www.longlakecamp.com/
* Southeatern Theater Conference: https://www.setc.org/
In this episode of The Hidden Stars of Theater we meet Emma Bogaev, a professional Costume Technician. Join us and hear Emma's journey from learning to sew as a little girl, to being the Wardrobe Supervisor for the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory national tour. Whether you are a fan of costuming, musical theater, cats, or just really cool people, this episode will be the perfect fit!
Jamie's Email: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
Episode Links:
* Utah Shakespeare Festival: https://www.bard.org/
* Santa Fe Opera: https://www.santafeopera.org/
* Texas A&M - Corpus Christi: http://cla.tamucc.edu/theatre/index.html
* SETC (Southeastern Theater Conference): https://www.setc.org/
* USITT (United States Institute for Theater Technology): https://www.usitt.org/
In this episode of The Hidden Stars of Theater, hear how Mike Rukstad went from never touching a sound console, to live mixing Hamilton line by line in just 5 years! After hearing Mike's story, you will never think of audio engineers as just "sound men". And you just might want to be one.
Jamie's Email Address: HiddenStarsofTheater@gmail.com
Miriam Michaels started working backstage in her High School productions because that's what the band kids did. The next thing you know she's the Head Electrician for the International Tour of RENT touring China! How did that happen? Check out her incredible story to find out, in this episode of The Hidden Stars of Theater!
Jamie's Email: hiddenstarsoftheater@gmail.com
Episode Links:
* University of Michigan: https://smtd.umich.edu/departments/theatre-drama/
* Spoleto Festival USA: https://spoletousa.org/
* Utah Shakespeare Festival: https://www.bard.org/