“Inside You” w/ Tibu Fortes

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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

about a year ago 58:23

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Finally managed to sit down with the incredible mind that is Tibu Fortes.

Warm up your cuppas as we dive into a 2-parted episode with the actor discussing his morning routines, acting tools/tricks and playing Martin Bashir in his recent work at The Park Theatre.

In the episode we discuss:

Since this is Tibu's first ever interview in podcasting I had to ask- How was Drama Centre London and NYT? Their start into acting? What got them the bug and was a Pivotel part in their career to date now?
If he could go back and re-do a role what would he change or add?
Navigating etiquette and mindset whilst on the job as an actor?
Diving into characters such as Harry for Shetland for BBC One vs Martin Bashir for The Park Theatre?
Balancing personal perceptions when approaching a role and projects and what the outlook of that is - i.e morality compass?

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“Inside You” w/ Tibu Fortes

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

Finally managed to sit down with the incredible mind that is Tibu Fortes.

Warm up your cuppas as we dive into a 2-parted episode with the actor discussing his morning routines, acting tools/tricks and playing Martin Bashir in his recent work at The Park Theatre.

In the episode we discuss:

Since this is Tibu's first ever interview in podcasting I had to ask- How was Drama Centre London and NYT? Their start into acting? What got them the bug and was a Pivotel part in their career to date now?
If he could go back and re-do a role what would he change or add?
Navigating etiquette and mindset whilst on the job as an actor?
Diving into characters such as Harry for Shetland for BBC One vs Martin Bashir for The Park Theatre?
Balancing personal perceptions when approaching a role and projects and what the outlook of that is - i.e morality compass?

To subscribe to Patreon (watch the full unedited video version of this) and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai.

Social:

Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/tibufortes/

Links:

Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage &

https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_

Guest: https://www.tibufortes.com/

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“Acting is an art and science” w/ Faraz Ayub (BONUS EPISODE) 1:05:37

11 weeks ago1:05:37

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I know Season 6 has wrapped up but I had this episode sitting in the vaults so before we get into Season 7 (Next Year EEEK!) Enjoy this beautiful conversation with actor Faraz Ayub . p.s- I am very ill so enjoy my husky deep. voice in the begining and let me know what was the drink you sipped on or what was your favourite part of the episode. Topics Breakdown: Workshopping the script and the character on Sky Peals . Preparation of different mediums and your technical approach to creating the world of these characters in Film, theatre and series. Discussing works such as Ackley Bridge and Screw . Representation behind and infront of the scenes fro film and series. Rapid Response Questions: A tip on being financial savvy? Go back to any role or project what would it be and why? And if you were asked to do a part 2/ expansion of it- input A great thing about being an artist in today’s social, cultural and economical and a challenging thing about it? Getting into the role- auditioning or when you have booked the job? And how to let go or separate yourself from it? A thing you would like someone to take away with them having met you for a brief second or known you for a long time? Your Favourite thing about yourself either as a creative or person and something you feel is a challenge and are working on? A thing you would like to impart somebody but you never got told ? Words to your mirror self today? 3 things the creative culture could do with and or without? 3 artists really admire their journey or would suggest in checking out their work ? Your thoughts on the entertainment culture or theatre culture in general and a thing you would challenge the industry on? Does strategy and conversation of the business of the industry come in to play? What the Chai- 30 second rant about anything and everything however you must start or end your rant with the phrase "What the Chai?" Joyfulness- What's one thing that makes Jordi joyful and whats one thing he does for others that makes them feel joyful. To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest : https://www.instagram.com/officialfaraza/ Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3292959/ & https://www.farazayub.com . Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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Welcome to Chai with Rai 2:27

22 weeks ago2:27

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“Consent me D#*K Pics” w/ Kush Khanna 1:09:12

27 weeks ago1:09:12

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If this isn't the most Musical episode then I don't know what is! I would like to set a challenge of counting how many impromptu singing moments there are in the episode and the correct answer gets a £10 Nando's Gift Card ;). Such a joy discussing acting, music and entrepreneurship with Actor & Musician Kush Khanna . Topics Breakdown: Discussing Projects such as - Lime Green/ Boogieman/ Temple/ Patiala House Prep work for each of those films and to get into that space. Short films vs the big budget project that were Patiala and Boogieman. What was a challenge and a joy of working on those projects? How did Dirty Kit come about and Fashion as an extension. Barry’s - Director of fun? Explain that role and how it progressed and how its been a constant in your life now whilst you balance music and acting. Culture around Boutique fitness studios has changed so much how do you in marketing manage to make it still a household name? Sustainable ever since Covid. Rapid Response Questions: A tip on being financial savvy? Go back to any role or project what would it be and why? And if you were asked to do a part 2/ expansion of it- input A great thing about being an artist in today’s social, cultural and economical and a challenging thing about it? Getting into the role- auditioning or when you have booked the job? And how to let go or sepearate yourself from it? A thing you would like someone to take away with them having met you for a brief second or known you for a long time? Your Favourite thing about yourself either as a creative or person and something you feel is a challenge and are working on? A thing you would like to impart somebody but you never got told ? Words to your mirror self today? 3 things the creative culture could do with and or without? 3 artists really admire their journey or would suggest in checking out their work What the Chai- 30 second rant about anything and everything however you must start or end your rant with the phrase "What the Chai?" Joyfulness- What's one thing that makes Jordi joyful and whats one thing he does for others that makes them feel joyful. Notes: Artists/ organisations mentioned in the episode are: Chappel Roan , Sigrid and The Last Dinner Party . To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest : https://www.instagram.com/kushting/?hl=en , https://twitter.com/kushting & https://www.youtube.com/user/Ankushion Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3786050/ & https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VP9UNwEr1CtudkjirEU9s?si=uXxaE49RQ6KoBS-vSQMRSQ Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“My Mariah Moment” w/ Kush Khanna 56:26

30 weeks ago56:26

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I love a giddy chat and this was that! Firstly, this episode is also available as Video so check that out now on Spotify and Youtube. Secondly, this is going to be a 2-parted episode because we had too much to talk about. Soooooo- Enjoy part 1 with the beaut Actor and Musician Kush Khanna . Discussing all things music, family, friendships, spirituality and more. Topics Breakdown: Can you Improv Tho?- x4 Quick Questions set to specific timers. Referencing Kush's "Imposter syndrome" mentioned in previous episodes and where that stems from? The duality of Kush's exuberance with his music. First moment you were exposed to that made you go "Music is me". And a song or moment around music, that you have shared with your your Mum and Dad. Being an Indie artist and the journey of that? Sustainability and marketing? Distribution? Song's you have done for all your projects. Relationship with music today and what the medium has taught you vs what you have learnt from it? The connection to self and spirituality. Process to songwriting and Kush's style of music. To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest : https://www.instagram.com/kushting/?hl=en , https://twitter.com/kushting & https://www.youtube.com/user/Ankushion Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3786050/ & https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VP9UNwEr1CtudkjirEU9s?si=uXxaE49RQ6KoBS-vSQMRSQ Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“Matching Energy” w/ the cast & crew of Permission (The Play) 1:11:46

31 weeks ago1:11:46

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Firstly, I am on a hunt for a new Chai recipe so erm please can you slide into the DM's and let me know of any new recipe's and flavours to try. Secondly! What a joy to get to talk with the cast & crew from the play " Permission " at The Space in London. We discussed all things representation, ACE Funding, reflections on the play and its content but also the approach to writing and acting - as well team work. A lot of nuggets in this one and a massive thank you to Hunia Chawla , Anisa Butt and Rea Malhotra Mukhtyar . Topics Breakdown: Can you Improv tho (Warm up games set to short timers). How was the process? How you feel that its over? What is th next life for the project? Discussing what changed from its first moment at Camdens People Theatre to the last iteration at The Space? Handling the conversation in the room and balance of roles/ voice. Discussing the feminine voice of the piece. Thoughts or advice on collating a team for projects that are close to the creatives experience. ACE Funding and market strategies. Getting into the world of the play. A tip on being financial savvy? Go back to any role or project what would it be and why? And if you were asked to do a part 2/ expansion of it- input. A great thing about being an artist in today’s social, cultural and economical and a challenging thing about it? Getting into the role- auditioning or when you have booked the job? And how to let go or sepearate yourself from it? A thing you would like someone to take away with them having met you for a brief second or known you for a long time? Your Favourite thing about yourself either as a creative or person and something you feel is a challenge and are working on? A thing you would like to impart somebody but you never got told ? Words to your mirror self today? A thing the creative culture could do with and or without? An artist you really admire their journey or would suggest in checking out their work ? What the Chai- 30 second rant about anything and everything however you must start or end your rant with the phrase "What the Chai?" Joyfulness- What's one thing that makes you joyful and whats one thing he does for others that makes them feel joyful. 3 words ( one word for each of the questions asked) A word an artist should be, A word to describe what an artist should never compromise on and a feeling an artist should impart on someone always. Note: Artists mentioned in this episode are: Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan , Michaela Coel and Frankie Thompson . To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest : https://www.instagram.com/honeyjamn/ , https://www.instagram.com/anisaaniiam/ & https://www.instagram.com/rea_mm/ Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://linktr.ee/honeyjam , https://linktr.ee/rea_mm & https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3442808/ Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“This is what I know” w/ Jordi M. Carter 1:01:59

32 weeks ago1:01:59

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Such a bold and beautiful chat with Director, Producer and Artist Jordi. M Carter on how culture and the industry shapes us. How we are working to find our identity and placement, how we can be in service to art and the artists. Topics Breakdown: When was the most euphoric or happiest you were in your job? Walk away Lessons learnt from the following: Young Vic Associates , Theatre Peckham Young and Boundless and how did opportunities in those spaces come to be? What about theatre and the arts excited you to be working in this industry ? Black Performance lab- Spirituality, culture, heritage work and facilitating that to non-black creatives/ Transparent conversations around programming, better script work or craft work from directors, writer to actors and do you voice that? What your DYCP is about and finding on it ? And what is DYCP why it’s so competitive now and also a great opportunity for UK creatives ? Challenges and joys of decolonising work in theatre and creating your own space. Rapid Response Questions: A tip on being financial savvy? Go back to any role or project what would it be and why? And if you were asked to do a part 2/ expansion of it- input A great thing about being an artist in today’s social, cultural and economical and a challenging thing about it? Getting into the role- auditioning or when you have booked the job? And how to let go or sepearate yourself from it? A thing you would like someone to take away with them having met you for a brief second or known you for a long time? Your Favourite thing about yourself either as a creative or person and something you feel is a challenge and are working on? A thing you would like to impart somebody but you never got told ? Words to your mirror self today? 3 things the creative culture could do with and or without? 3 artists really admire their journey or would suggest in checking out their work? What the Chai- 30 second rant about anything and everything however you must start or end your rant with the phrase "What the Chai?" Joyfulness- What's one thing that makes Jordi joyful and whats one thing he does for others that makes them feel joyful. Notes: Artists/ organisations mentioned in the episode are: Ntozake Shange , Lanre Malaolu , Benedict Lombe . To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest : https://www.instagram.com/jordimcarter/ Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://salamander-sprout-59c2.squarespace.com/bio & https://creatorsprogram.youngvic.org/member/11771 Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“Sangat and Community” w/ Gurkiran Kaur 38:02

33 weeks ago38:02

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The Final part with Gurkiran Kaur as we discuss Kundalini Yoga, South Asian work in UK theatre, voice and dialect coaching andddd of course GAMES! Topics Breakdown: Approach and pathway into Gurkiran's Voice/ Dialect Coaching. How does your practice challenge or Better you work as an actor? And do you feel like you have a balance of it sometimes? Even from a sustainable perspective? Transparent conversations around programming, better script work or craft work from directors, writer to actors and do you voice that? Rapid Response Questions: A tip on being financial savvy? Go back to any role or project what would it be and why? And if you were asked to do a part 2/ expansion of it- input A great thing about being an artist in today’s social, cultural and economical and a challenging thing about it? Getting into the role- auditioning or when you have booked the job? And how to let go or sepearate yourself from it? A thing you would like someone to take away with them having met you for a brief second or known you for a long time? Your Favourite thing about yourself either as a creative or person and something you feel is a challenge and are working on? A thing you would like to impart somebody but you never got told ? Words to your mirror self today? 3 things the creative culture could do with and or without? 3 artists really admire their journey or would suggest in checking out their work ? Your thoughts on the entertainment culture or theatre culture in general and a thing you would challenge the industry on? Sippa Chai or Play with Rai- Segmented Games Round. What the Chai- 30 second rant about anything and everything however you must start or end your rant with the phrase "What the Chai?" Joyfulness- What's one thing that makes Gurkiran joyful and whats one thing he does for others that makes them feel joyful. Notes: Artists/Organisations mentioned: Bush Theatre , Milli Bhatia and Lung Theatre . To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest : https://www.instagram.com/gurkirank/ & https://x.com/gurkirank?lang=en-GB Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://www.gurkirankaur.com/ & https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5019164/ Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“Pay it Forward” w/ Gurkiran Kaur 1:05:07

34 weeks ago1:05:07

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This is going to be a two-parted episode as we had so much to talk on from voice coaching to the culture of British South Asian Theatre and more! Such a joy to speak with actor and Voice/Dialect Coach Gurkiran Kaur . Topics Breakdown: Can you Improv though-Warm up games set to 4 timing settings. How did she get into acting and where did that passion stem from? Difference mentally, financially and experience wise from first acting gig to most recent? The pivoting into Voice/Dialect coaching. Finding placement in a project as an actor and as a coach. How the process of voice/dialect coach works on a production. How do you feel productions could better utilise the work that you do or pay more attention to it. Whether that is from directors or Writers or producers? The work Gurkiran has done within British South Asian Theatre. To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest : https://www.instagram.com/gurkirank/ & https://x.com/gurkirank?lang=en-GB Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://www.gurkirankaur.com/ & https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5019164/ Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“Daddy’s Kittens” w/ Zachary James 1:04:55

35 weeks ago1:04:55

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It all went down in the underworld! From discussing spirituality, placement of your craft as an artist, career trajectory, mindset of being a creative. To the love for the exquisite premium vanilla that is Taylor Swift and everything in between. T'was a joy to share a cuppa with the exuberant soul that is Zachary James . Topics Breakdown: Can you Improv though-Warm up games set to 4 timing settings. Hadestown - Where do you find the heart/ the empathy point? How do you approach when creating the world of the play and the world of your role and what becomes your boundary? Discussing the culture and the weight around a transfer of a role especially when you have seen the show. Finding your role and placement within an ensemble cast and how to be generous but also own the space and do the work. How was the sitzprobe? Something about the show you haven’t told anyone yet and a thing that didn’t make it form rehearsals or previews into the show now? Solo debut show on 15th July,24 - How do you curate the show and explore what needs to be explored? You’re producing it too? The premise around your life in opera and theatre? Telling more on that. 3 Projects: Akhnaten , RUSALKA and Philip Glass’s “ The Perfect American ”- How do you sink your teeth into that world and also make that accessible when it’s a medium very much designed to a specific audience? Also those 3 projects a thing you cherish, a thing you could let go of and a thing you found challenging about it? How much goes into your mindset about the business of being in this industry or a show? You have discussed with such passion about accessibility ( theatre prices) and inclusion/ diverse at points. What do you feel the current state holds? Do you think about trajectory, sustainability and strategy? Especially having hit so many milestones and worked with such high calibre collaborators? Does also the pressure of that weigh or does it seamlessly flow? Discussing Visitability in status within the industry and culture of accolades. Kindness and Strength as an individual- Where it comes from? Stem of it? Rapid Response Questions: A tip on being financial savvy? A pivotal part in your life that stands out when I ask “ the most fruitful lesson you got gifted” what was it And sharing the message in your life? 3 things the creative culture could do with and or without? Sippa Chai or Play with Rai- Segmented Games Round. What the Chai- 30 second rant about anything and everything however you must start or end your rant with the phrase "What the Chai?" Joyfulness- What's one thing that makes Zachary joyful and whats one thing he does for others that makes them feel joyful. You can purchase tickets to Zachary's solo show at Crazy Coqs HERE and Hadestown HERE . To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest : https://www.instagram.com/theofficialzacharyjames/?hl=en , https://x.com/_zachary_james_?lang=en-GB Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://zacharyjames.komi.io/ & https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3204137/ Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“I’ve been Born’t” w/ Zakiyyah Deen 1:02:10

36 weeks ago1:02:10

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We are back with delicious and juicy interviews and what a lineup I have coming for you babsies. Warm up your cuppa because actor and writer Zakiyyah Deen is in the building and we spill it all. From discussing Why a Black Woman will never be a Prime Minister of the UK to how to pitch your theatre projects and your boundaries as an artist. Topics breakdown: Can you Improv though- New Warm up games. Zakiyyah's current play- "Why a Black Women will never be a prime minister." Where did it come from? Where it is at? And WHY!? Because this is an exclusive interview- we get into it! Her story from birth to now and how the arts came to be? Commissioning and what doing programs such as Young Vic's Fresh Direction program has taught her? Discussing projects such as: Is dat u yh? The Brassic FM show? Enterprice? How do you find the ownership within what you input and placement within the show ? And how do you detach? Cultural identity and it becoming a kryptonite or your beacon? Niche as a performer? Quick Round: A tip on being financial savvy? A tip on grant application or arts application in general? A tip on writing a project? Go back to any role or project what would it be and why? And if you were asked to do a part 2/ expansion of it- input A great thing about being an artist in today’s social, cultural and economical and a challenging thing about it? Getting into the role- auditioning or when you have booked the job? And how to let go or sepearate yourself from it? A thing you would like someone to take away with them having met you for a brief second or known you for a long time Your Favourite thing about yourself either as a creative or person and something you feel is a challenge and are working on A thing you would like to impart somebody but you never got told or Words to your mirror self 3 things the creative culture could do with or without 3 artists really admire their journey or would suggest in checking out their work Your thoughts on the entertainment culture or theatre culture in general and a thing you would challenge the industry on Then we play Sippa Chai or Play with Rai, end with our "What the Chai" rant and what makes Zakiyyah joyful and how she brings joyfulness to others. Note: Artists mentioned in this podcast are: https://theartistspartnership.co.uk/artist/reda-elazouar/ https://www.hamiltonhodell.co.uk/talent/tobi-king-bakare/ https://www.dkfash.com/ You can also check out Zakiyyah's blog HERE . To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest: https://www.instagram.com/zakiyyahdeen/?hl=en Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10987227/ , https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/zakiyyah-deen & https://creatorsprogram.youngvic.org/member/13746 Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“True Shakeup” w/ Ra'eesah 26:09

37 weeks ago26:09

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Grabbed a cuppa with the talented Ra'eesah to discuss her writing process for " 38% " an audio story for the series Symphonies of Beaded Threads . We also discussed her unique voice as an artist, organisational make up of the theatre industry and of course poetry. Also, with this I conclude the series of discussing BTS stuff and more with the writers behind Symphonies of Beaded Threads. I hope you enjoyed it and more to come! About Ra'eesah: Ra’eesah is a multifaceted creative using the mediums of theatre, film, music and spoken word to tell stories, bring people together and effect positive change. She has performed on stage as an actor and singer at the Bush Theatre as well as with The Old Vic/Neon Arts. She has produced projects such as The Self-Expression Sessions, a series of spoken word poetry workshops open to people of all ages and abilities, to increase accessibility to the arts and build community through creativity and culture. Further projects Ra’eesah has produced on include Licence to DV8 at the Royal Albert Hall and arts festivals at Almeida Theatre and London Bubble, focusing on outreach. She is a trustee of the Roundhouse and WEST Youth Zone and has contributed to several other organisations including Old Vic Theatre and A New Direction through youth advisory. To Listen to Ra'eesah's story CLICK HERE . To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest: https://www.instagram.com/ra.eesahh/ , https://twitter.com/Ra_eesahh & https://app.spotlight.com/3812-7862-7993 Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“Thinking Tiramisu” w/ Riana Howarth 25:51

39 weeks ago25:51

25:51

Sat down with the wordsmith that is Riana Howarth to discuss a blossoming and emerging career in theatre and more. We also dove into her audio story " She'd Sit " from the audio series " Symphonies of Beaded Threads "- the experience of writing that and what she hopes the listeners take from it. About Riana: Riana is an aspiring writer and illustrator with a curiosity for all/most things weird and wonderful. With a background in acting and experience in assisting in youth theatre classes at the Questors Theatre, she uses this knowledge to inspire her creative writing. Between writing theatre reviews for North West End UK, she is trying to develop a consistent writing practice, exploring various themes, topics and styles. She is currently part of the Fresh Direction Program at The Young Vic Theatre (2022/2023). To Listen to Riana's short audio story Click HERE. To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest: https://www.instagram.com/art.riiii/ & https://creatorsprogram.youngvic.org/member/10091 Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“Outside of Gender” w/ Gayathiri Kamalakanthan 22:56

40 weeks ago22:56

22:56

Had such a wonderful time discussing community and opportunity as freelance writers in the industry with the wonderful Gayathiri Kamalakanthan . And of course we discussed the writing process for the audio story " Chemo in the Summer ". About Gayathiri: Gayathiri is a Tamil poet and sex education facilitator. They’re interested in how language shapes childhood and how we use it to queer the future. Gayathiri won the Faber & Andlyn Publisher’s Prize 2022, the Primadonna Fiction Prize 2021 and they were shortlisted for the Bridport Poetry Prize 2022. Gayathiri runs the poetry workshop series WORD-BENDERS at The Common Press bookshop in East London. Gayathiri is currently a member of the Southbank New Poets Collective. Their debut novel in verse is forthcoming with Faber. To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. To listen to Gayathiri's audio story CLICK HERE . Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest: https://www.instagram.com/unembarrassable/ Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://linktr.ee/gayathirikamalakanthan Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“Sisters not Twins” w/ Bethany Gemmell 30:14

41 weeks ago30:14

30:14

I have to say and say it I will! If you are a writer! You must and you must listen to structure and how just telling this conversation is especially if you are an emerging writer. So many great antidotes to take and implement into your world. Sitting down with the stunning Bethany Gemmell to discuss writing and how a world is created and how " Catherine " was made for Symphonies of Beaded Threads . About Bethany: Bethany Henry Gemmell LLM (he/him) is a Northern non-binary artist in London, working as Production Coordinator for a multi-award-winning company. In 2022, he quit working as a teacher and dove into theatre and television full-time. Career highlights so far include: producing, directing and writing for Neurospace Theatre's showcase presenting autistic work at Barons Court in February 2022; stage-managing for Black British Theatre-nominated Saturn Returns at Brixton House/Southbank Centre/Northern School of Contemporary Dance; and being assistant director for the LGBT+ play Welcome Home at Soho Theatre in January 2023. His biggest creative passion is writing. Currently, he is a part of Young Vic's selective Creators Program and he has a television show in development that is based on his play M. E. Trout, which is about an autistic woman dealing with grief and broken relationships. When he is not working, he is building a trans theatre company (Twitter: @transgrtheatre) and reading about sociopolitical issues, so much so that he has recently graduated with a Masters in Human Rights Law - as such, he gets quite nerdy about that sort of thing. His staged short play Wolf (2023), which was his first ever submission to Theatre503's Rapid Write Response scheme, is the latest achievement in Bethany's emerging writing career. To Listen to Bethany's audio short story CLICK HERE . To subscribe to Patreon and become a Patron/ supporter of Chai with Rai. Social: Myself: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithrai_/ & https://twitter.com/chaiwithrai_ & https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiwithrai Guest: https://www.instagram.com/hgemmellian/ & https://twitter.com/hengemmell Links: Myself: https://www.raimuitfum.com/chaiwithraihomepage & https://linktr.ee/chaiwithrai_ Guest: https://creatorsprogram.youngvic.org/member/11946 Hope you all enjoyed it and Thank you for tuning in. To Subscribe, share, follow my work and everything else is listed above.…

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“YouTube Rabbit Holes” w/ Yasmine Dankwah 28:58

42 weeks ago28:58