women in theater

"It is my responsibility to be in control of the narrative of my own life."

Calling all women in entertainment! We all need the reminder that we're not alone in the messiness and imperfections of our creative pursuits. In this episode, Emmeline sits down  with writer, dramaturg, and librettist Amy Andrews for a heartfelt, honest, candid interview about the twists and turns of Amy's creative journey--and why community among women is SO important when building a life for yourself as an artist.

They also share a few funny college stories and talk about the journey from conservatory to the stage.

To learn more about Amy Andrews, visit her official website. To learn more about the Women and Theatre Project, co-founded by Amy and Haley Goldenberg, visit their official website. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage or visit Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

THE TEMPEST PROJECT

DIRECTED BY MARCELA MICHELLE

ADAPTED FROM SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICE

SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER

STAGE MANAGEMENT BY KEILA SAUCEDO

FEATURING THE VOICE TALENTS OF ALAYNE HOPKINS, CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICE, LAURA LEFFLER, MARCELA MICHELLE, DEANALIS RESTO, & FAWN WILDERSON

THE TEMPEST PROJECT

DIRECTED BY MARCELA MICHELLE

ADAPTED FROM SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICE

SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER

STAGE MANAGEMENT BY KEILA SAUCEDO

FEATURING THE VOICE TALENTS OF ALAYNE HOPKINS, CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICE, LAURA LEFFLER, MARCELA MICHELLE, DEANALIS RESTO, & FAWN WILDERSON

The Rachel Project is made possible, in part, by our donors and by the generosity of Inclusion in Action, an organization dedicated to creating space for people to explore what it takes to advance equity together in our workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, leveraging the powers of personal story, the arts, media, movement and humor to engage individuals in head and heart connections that promote deeper understanding of self and others. The Rachel Project is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories.

The Rachel Project

Direction and Adaptation by George Keller

Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler

Stage Management by Salima Seale

The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington

Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor

Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website.

If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

The Rachel Project is made possible, in part, by our donors and by the generosity of Inclusion in Action, an organization dedicated to creating space for people to explore what it takes to advance equity together in our workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, leveraging the powers of personal story, the arts, media, movement and humor to engage individuals in head and heart connections that promote deeper understanding of self and others. The Rachel Project is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories. 

The Rachel Project

Direction and Adaptation by George Keller

Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler

Stage Management by Salima Seale

The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington

Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor

Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website. 

If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories. 

The Rachel Project

Direction and Adaptation by George Keller

Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler

Stage Management by Salima Seale

The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington

Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor

Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website. 

If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

The Rachel Project is made possible, in part, by our donors and by the generosity of Inclusion in Action, an organization dedicated to creating space for people to explore what it takes to advance equity together in our workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, leveraging the powers of personal story, the arts, media, movement and humor to engage individuals in head and heart connections that promote deeper understanding of self and others. The Rachel Project is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories. 

The Rachel Project

Direction and Adaptation by George Keller

Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler

Stage Management by Salima Seale

The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington

Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor

If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org

Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

Rough Magic Performance Company is a professional theater company focused on supporting women artists, audiences, and stories; we strive to embrace the complexities and diversity of women’s experiences from classics to contemporary work while promoting artistic excellence and community engagement. Co-Artistic Directors Alayne Hopkins and Catherine Justice founded Rough Magic to empower women artists to take ownership of the process of creating and telling the stories they perform. Their collaborations include a podcast and live theater productions in the Twin Cities.

https://www.roughmagicperformance.org

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"The more that I find I push myself outside of my comfort zone, the more that I grow, and anytime that I quote-unquote fail, it's not a failure." - Austin Sora

In this episode, Emmeline speaks to dancer, singer, actress, performer, teacher, and social advocate Austin Sora.  Austin discusses her time with Bruce Wood Dance, her experience minoring in Arts Management at Marymount Manhattan College, her year with the North American tour of Phantom of the Opera, and how she's stayed creative during COVID-19.  They also talk about the joy of being a beginner, the importance of not being afraid to fall, the gifts of innovation, and the essential nature of giving back through the arts.  Austin also brings myriad garden metaphors to the party, and Emmeline talks about her early experience in radio.

To stay connected to Austin and her journey, follow her on Instagram at @austin.sora or visit her official website.  To benefit from the wisdom Austin shares through her Studio A project, follow @studioa.dancers on Instagram.  To learn more about the organization with which Austin works, Artists Striving To End Poverty, and to find out how you can join them in furthering their mission, visit ASTEP.org.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, follow Emmeline on Instagram at @EmmelineMusic.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

ADAPTED FROM THE SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JUSTICE

DIRECTED BY TRACEY MALONEY

SOUND DESIGN BY TAJ RULER

The Macbeth Project Cast:

Lord Macbeth - Aimee Bryant

Lady Macbeth / Witch 3- Catherine Johnson Justice

Lord Banquo / Lady Macduff / Doctor - Alayne Hopkins

King Duncan / Fleance / Lord Macduff / Witch 2 - Ashawnti Sakina Ford

Lord Malcolm / Lady Macduff’s Child / Witch 1 / Servant - Taj Ruler

Narrator / Ross / Messenger - Katie Kaufmann

The Macbeth Project is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.

The Macbeth Project is dedicated to the memory and creative generous spirit of James Vculek. 

Special Thanks to  Tirsh Hunter and Amy Hallberg

ADAPTED FROM THE SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JUSTICE WITH EXPERPTS FROM "PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS" BY SYLVIA PLATH

DIRECTED BY TRACEY MALONEY

SOUND DESIGN BY TAJ RULER

The Macbeth Project Cast:

Lord Macbeth - Aimee Bryant

Lady Macbeth / Witch 3- Catherine Johnson Justice

Lord Banquo / Lady Macduff / Doctor - Alayne Hopkins

King Duncan / Fleance / Lord Macduff / Witch 2 - Ashawnti Sakina Ford

Lord Malcolm / Lady Macduff’s Child / Witch 1 / Servant - Taj Ruler

Narrator / Ross / Messenger - Katie Kaufmann

The Macbeth Project is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.

The Macbeth Project is dedicated to the memory and creative generous spirit of James Vculek. 

Special Thanks to Amy Hallberg and Tirsh Hunter