Tara Young has worked for over 30 years as an Artistic Director and Associate on over a dozen Broadway Shows and International Cirque shows across the globe with some of the most respected names in the Industry. Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Tara began dancing at the age of three. Her dream was to be on Broadway and at just 19 years old she was fortu…

Tara Young has worked for over 30 years as an Artistic Director and Associate on over a dozen Broadway Shows and International Cirque shows across the globe with some of the most respected names in the Industry. Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Tara began dancing at the age of three. Her dream was to be on Broadway and at just 19 years old she was fortu…

Scott Osgood, acrobat turned Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging System Designer for Acrobatic Solutions, LLC, is the brain behind innovative deceleration and winch decoupling systems for live shows and UAVs. His pioneering work earned him the prestigious Thea Award for Technical Innovation. Launching his career at Sarasota’s Sailor Circus, Scott’s glo…

Scott Osgood, acrobat turned Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging System Designer for Acrobatic Solutions, LLC, is the brain behind innovative deceleration and winch decoupling systems for live shows and UAVs. His pioneering work earned him the prestigious Thea Award for Technical Innovation. Launching his career at Sarasota’s Sailor Circus, Scott’s glo…

Lisa Hopkins is an award winning communicator and ICF Certified Professional Life Coach, CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner at Wide Open Stages. A “Creative Energy Optimizer”, Lisa specializes in working with creative professionals in the entertainment industry. She is an expert at shifting mindset & ener…

Lisa Hopkins is an award winning communicator and ICF Certified Professional Life Coach, CORE Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner at Wide Open Stages. A “Creative Energy Optimizer”, Lisa specializes in working with creative professionals in the entertainment industry. She is an expert at shifting mindset & ener…

Laurent is a lighting and video designer who works both in public spaces and for the performing arts. He has contributed to various creative projects and heads Projet Blanc. He has collaborated with multiple creative entities in Quebec, such as L’Agence Spatiale, Inc. Ex-Machina, FLIP Fabrique, Cirque du Soleil, and Cirque Eloize. Laurent Routhier’…

Laurent is a lighting and video designer who works both in public spaces and for the performing arts. He has contributed to various creative projects and heads Projet Blanc. He has collaborated with multiple creative entities in Quebec, such as L’Agence Spatiale, Inc. Ex-Machina, FLIP Fabrique, Cirque du Soleil, and Cirque Eloize. Laurent Routhier’…

Brad is a senior associate and sound designer at Apeiro Design, a theatrical consulting firm specializing in the design of theater and immersive experiences worldwide. Brad heads up the sound design sub commission for OISTAT (Organization International of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Technicians) who are presently planning the sound activ…

Brad is a senior associate and sound designer at Apeiro Design, a theatrical consulting firm specializing in the design of theater and immersive experiences worldwide. Brad heads up the sound design sub commission for OISTAT (Organization International of Scenographers, Theatre Architects, and Technicians) who are presently planning the sound activ…

Jennifer is an Artistic Director and Founder of BPM Productions, an event entertainment company based in Hong Kong. BPM or “Beats per minute” derived from Jennifer’s early career as a dancer and choreographer. With over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry she has worked on shows and concerts globally, from London, New York, Hong Kong…

Jennifer is an Artistic Director and Founder of BPM Productions, an event entertainment company based in Hong Kong. BPM or “Beats per minute” derived from Jennifer’s early career as a dancer and choreographer. With over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry she has worked on shows and concerts globally, from London, New York, Hong Kong…

Gregg T. Daniel is best known for his recurring role as David Carter in HBO’s show Insecure. In addition, he plays Reverend Daniels on another one of HBO’s hit shows True Blood. With over 100 credits in film and television, Gregg’s roles span the spectrum from comedy (I Am Not Okay With This) to drama (Insecure) to procedurals (911, Grey’s Anatomy)…

Gregg T. Daniel is best known for his recurring role as David Carter in HBO’s show Insecure. In addition, he plays Reverend Daniels on another one of HBO’s hit shows True Blood. With over 100 credits in film and television, Gregg’s roles span the spectrum from comedy (I Am Not Okay With This) to drama (Insecure) to procedurals (911, Grey’s Anatomy)…

Join us for the final episode of The TheatreArtLife Podcast with our hosts, Anna, Kat, and Ana. Over the past 212 episodes, we've delved into the vibrant world of theatre, celebrating the passion, creativity, and resilience of the global performing arts community. In this special finale, our hosts will reminisce about the most memorable moments, in…

Join us for the final episode of The TheatreArtLife Podcast with our hosts, Anna, Kat, and Ana. Over the past 212 episodes, we've delved into the vibrant world of theatre, celebrating the passion, creativity, and resilience of the global performing arts community. In this special finale, our hosts will reminisce about the most memorable moments, in…

Daniela Essart is the co-founder and artistic director of Scarabeus Aerial Theatre since 1988 and has created visually arresting and transformative performances, side by side to stage to screen films. Scarabeus work merges aerial skills with visual theatre and choreographed movement. We conjure into existence thought provoking productions dealing w…

Daniela Essart is the co-founder and artistic director of Scarabeus Aerial Theatre since 1988 and has created visually arresting and transformative performances, side by side to stage to screen films. Scarabeus work merges aerial skills with visual theatre and choreographed movement. We conjure into existence thought provoking productions dealing w…

Rachel Peake is a director and dramaturge of theatre and opera, and is the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. From 2017-2020 she was the Associate Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton where she led the Citadel's new play development initiatives. Her work has taken her across Canada from Corner Brook Newfoundl…

Rachel Peake is a director and dramaturge of theatre and opera, and is the Artistic Director of the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario. From 2017-2020 she was the Associate Artistic Director of the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton where she led the Citadel's new play development initiatives. Her work has taken her across Canada from Corner Brook Newfoundl…

After a performance career in dance, musical theatre, and circus arts, Johnny Kim has spent the last 10 years in Artistic Direction where he has led teams and various shows for both Franco Dragone as well as Cirque du Soleil. Post pandemic he was helped relaunch the iconic ‘ALEGRIA’ and is the current Artistic Director of ‘BAZZAR’. For the last two…

After a performance career in dance, musical theatre, and circus arts, Johnny Kim has spent the last 10 years in Artistic Direction where he has led teams and various shows for both Franco Dragone as well as Cirque du Soleil. Post pandemic he was helped relaunch the iconic ‘ALEGRIA’ and is the current Artistic Director of ‘BAZZAR’. For the last two…

Twelve years ago, Martyna Pastuszka founded and has since artistically led the {oh!} Orkiestra, specializing in a repertoire from Baroque to late Romanticism. In addition to purely instrumental music, Martyna has a particular interest in baroque and classical opera. As a concertmaster and conductor/violinist, she collaborates with top European ense…

Twelve years ago, Martyna Pastuszka founded and has since artistically led the {oh!} Orkiestra, specializing in a repertoire from Baroque to late Romanticism. In addition to purely instrumental music, Martyna has a particular interest in baroque and classical opera. As a concertmaster and conductor/violinist, she collaborates with top European ense…

Meet Jenny Stiven, the ultimate geek and sci-fi enthusiast, turned digital strategist and consultant extraordinaire! With a decade of diverse expertise in programming, content creation, marketing, and more, she founded Clio Consulting in 2004, becoming the go-to digital marketing resource for entertainment companies. Jenny's stellar work has earned…

Recently relocating back to Las Vegas, Josh Selander most recently spent the last eight years teaching Lighting Technology, Design and Programing at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to arriving at UNCSA, Selander was based in Las Vegas working for ETC. Primarily supporting entertainment venues in Las Vegas, Selander also trave…

Recently relocating back to Las Vegas, Josh Selander most recently spent the last eight years teaching Lighting Technology, Design and Programing at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to arriving at UNCSA, Selander was based in Las Vegas working for ETC. Primarily supporting entertainment venues in Las Vegas, Selander also trave…

Helena De Graeve is a 27-year old dancer, dance teacher and choreographer, born and raised in Zulte, Belgium. At a young age, Helena was part of the national rhythmic gymnastics team in Belgium and took part in several World Cups and the European Games in Bremen in 2010. After finishing her bachelor of education in dance at Codarts Rotterdam, the N…

Helena De Graeve is a 27-year old dancer, dance teacher and choreographer, born and raised in Zulte, Belgium. At a young age, Helena was part of the national rhythmic gymnastics team in Belgium and took part in several World Cups and the European Games in Bremen in 2010. After finishing her bachelor of education in dance at Codarts Rotterdam, the N…

With global experience in theatre, festivals, event management, and stage production, Sophie is a seasoned professional known for delivering stunning experiences. She brings a unique blend of creativity, technical knowledge, and organizational skills to her tasks. Currently managing historical Saudi Arabian props in Riyadh, she toured as a stage ma…

With global experience in theatre, festivals, event management, and stage production, Sophie is a seasoned professional known for delivering stunning experiences. She brings a unique blend of creativity, technical knowledge, and organizational skills to her tasks. Currently managing historical Saudi Arabian props in Riyadh, she toured as a stage ma…

Lee Forde former Rock and Roll lighting designer during the 80's and 90's who during 15 years on the road went through the ranks from lighting and set design to production management and eventually Tour management. When Lee came off the road he moved into venues again going through the ranks from production management to operations management and e…

Working in the industry for nearly 20 years Steve has seen many sectors in the Entertainment and Audio Visual space. Every sector has been used to grow and hone a wide verity of skills that have been used on world class shows and events around the globe. Starting in the corporate world this then pushed Steve to travel on cruise ships for a number o…

Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural e…

Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural e…

Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural e…

Sarah, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as a post graduate Stage Management student. Throughout her career, she has remained true to her love of theatre and event production work which has given the Company its solid and varied skill set. Over the last few years, Sarah has produced a number of significant large-scale cultural e…

Join hosts Anna, Kat, and Ana for a special End of Year episode on The TheatreArtLife Podcast. They'll be sharing personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights, reflections, and unforgettable moments from the past year in the performing arts and entertainment industry. Don't miss this exclusive peek behind the curtain! @theatreartlife Thank you to o…

Join hosts Anna, Kat, and Ana for a special End of Year episode on The TheatreArtLife Podcast. They'll be sharing personal stories, behind-the-scenes insights, reflections, and unforgettable moments from the past year in the performing arts and entertainment industry. Don't miss this exclusive peek behind the curtain! @theatreartlife Thank you to o…

Steven is the founder and co-owner of Entertainment Project Services, also known as EPS and EPSsolves. Steven started EPS in 2007, providing entertainment design, engineering, project management, and technical direction services. Today, EPS has over thirty team members and has the good fortune to supply services from concept design to fabrication, …

Steven is the founder and co-owner of Entertainment Project Services, also known as EPS and EPSsolves. Steven started EPS in 2007, providing entertainment design, engineering, project management, and technical direction services. Today, EPS has over thirty team members and has the good fortune to supply services from concept design to fabrication, …

A lifelong fan of live music and entertainment, Jack found his passion for live performance in Glasgow, Scotland, working as a local stage hand loading in and out of all the touring bands that came through and he has now been working in the live entertainment industry for 20 years across live concerts, cruise ships, theme parks, large-scale residen…

A lifelong fan of live music and entertainment, Jack found his passion for live performance in Glasgow, Scotland, working as a local stage hand loading in and out of all the touring bands that came through and he has now been working in the live entertainment industry for 20 years across live concerts, cruise ships, theme parks, large-scale residen…

Jacqui has been working in Stage and Production Management the last 25 years. with a major focus on Conservatoire training. She has taught at several conservatoires and is a Master of Education and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In 2018 Jacqui became joined the senior leadership team at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy to design an…

April portrays the leading character “Darkness” in “Awakening” at Wynn Las Vegas. She started her dance career at age 15, dancing for the Kentucky Derby. After portraying Cassandra in “CATS,” she toured worldwide performing on cruise ships, resorts, and casinos. April performed for “The Latin Grammy Awards” for six seasons alongside music artists s…

April portrays the leading character “Darkness” in “Awakening” at Wynn Las Vegas. She started her dance career at age 15, dancing for the Kentucky Derby. After portraying Cassandra in “CATS,” she toured worldwide performing on cruise ships, resorts, and casinos. April performed for “The Latin Grammy Awards” for six seasons alongside music artists s…

Alex is a Local 1 IATSE member and current Head of Automation at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He received his bachelor's degree in Technical Production at Boston University and subsequently attended UNC School of the Arts receiving a master's degree in Stage Automation. Prior to the Met, Alex worked at TAIT Towers as a controls integrator wo…

Alex is a Local 1 IATSE member and current Head of Automation at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He received his bachelor's degree in Technical Production at Boston University and subsequently attended UNC School of the Arts receiving a master's degree in Stage Automation. Prior to the Met, Alex worked at TAIT Towers as a controls integrator wo…

Tania Ordoñez Prieto has always had a passion for technical theatre. She moved from her hometown Chihuahua, Mexico to Mexico City, where she began as a production assistant in Teatro Telcel. She rose quickly through the ranks, bringing Broadway shows like Mary Poppins and Wicked to Mexico. Over the past 15 years, She has worked for companies such a…

Tania Ordoñez Prieto has always had a passion for technical theatre. She moved from her hometown Chihuahua, Mexico to Mexico City, where she began as a production assistant in Teatro Telcel. She rose quickly through the ranks, bringing Broadway shows like Mary Poppins and Wicked to Mexico. Over the past 15 years, She has worked for companies such a…