https://simplecast.com From the Ground Up Focused on collaboratively creative performance companies, From the Ground Up connects with theatremakers to understand the artistic, financial, and social sustainability of physical, devised, and ensemble-based processes. Previous topics include hands-on devising practices, aesthetic principles, financial oversight, academic and community partnerships, nonprofit and philanthropic navigation, social justice, festival culture, and touring. To showcase examples for American ensemble practitioners, this podcast documents the individual roadmaps and efforts of makers from around the world. This series draws upon Host/Producer Jeffrey Mosser’s experience as ensemble creator, director, and producer, and his passion for this form as a vital part of the theatrical landscape. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) en Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:08:52 +0000 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:00:13 +0000 https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com From the Ground Up https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5187348e-6ea4-4818-b609-7cba85c6c541/b9f48475-c117-4311-9570-faf7d7dc18a8/3000x3000/main-20final-3000x3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com episodic Focused on collaboratively creative performance companies, From the Ground Up connects with theatremakers to understand the artistic, financial, and social sustainability of physical, devised, and ensemble-based processes. Previous topics include hands-on devising practices, aesthetic principles, financial oversight, academic and community partnerships, nonprofit and philanthropic navigation, social justice, festival culture, and touring. To showcase examples for American ensemble practitioners, this podcast documents the individual roadmaps and efforts of makers from around the world. This series draws upon Host/Producer Jeffrey Mosser’s experience as ensemble creator, director, and producer, and his passion for this form as a vital part of the theatrical landscape. Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons false https://feeds.simplecast.com/JVYUBqv0 devised and ensemble, howlround theatre commons, theatre, performing arts, theater HowlRound Theatre Commons webmaster@howlround.com c3f2f54f-c48b-4ce5-a425-c8c89de6c629 Studio Luna's Evolving Trajectory Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:08:52 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Alexandra Meda, Maya Malan-Gonzalez, Jeffrey Mosser) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/studio-lunas-evolving-trajectory-_Wqnedh1 Studio Luna's Evolving Trajectory Alexandra Meda, Maya Malan-Gonzalez, Jeffrey Mosser 00:48:12 Current members of Studio Luna chronicle their twenty-five-year history and the evolution of their practice, programming, and location—most notably from their origin in Chicago to Los Angeles. This was originally recorded live for the 2024 Theatre Communications Group Conference. Current members of Studio Luna chronicle their twenty-five-year history and the evolution of their practice, programming, and location—most notably from their origin in Chicago to Los Angeles. This was originally recorded live for the 2024 Theatre Communications Group Conference. conferences, lantinx theatre, devised and ensemble false full 10 4 d9777a88-7860-4a1d-9953-ed5ca4c2ea75 Being an Ensemble Playwright on You and On the Moors Now Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:13:49 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jaclyn Bachaus, Jeffery Mosser) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/being-an-ensemble-playwright-on-you-and-on-the-moors-now-2mF0npEK Being an Ensemble Playwright on You and On the Moors Now Jaclyn Bachaus, Jeffery Mosser 00:49:53 You on the Moors Now was the first foray by Jaclyn Backhaus into committing the improvisations and musings of an ensemble to the page while developing her own style. She joins the cast of the show at University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee to talk about the genesis of the play and iterations over time. You on the Moors Now was the first foray by Jaclyn Backhaus into committing the improvisations and musings of an ensemble to the page while developing her own style. She joins the cast of the show at University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee to talk about the genesis of the play and iterations over time. process, devised and ensenble, playwrighting, adaptation and translation, interviews false full 9 4 ffa67ef2-cb62-4db3-b2ac-8f2a72722438 Curating the University Festival Circuit Thu, 5 Dec 2024 14:45:23 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Mary Roeder, Sara Billmann, Jeffery Mosser) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/curating-the-university-festival-circuit-dsYTU1xo Curating the University Festival Circuit Mary Roeder, Sara Billmann, Jeffery Mosser 00:52:02 Universities and museums are some of the last strongholds of festival circuits providing rare exposure to international and avant-garde artists. This episode explores how ensembles find their way onto such a path, and what these organizations are doing to ensure enrichment for their audiences and sustainability for the acts. Universities and museums are some of the last strongholds of festival circuits providing rare exposure to international and avant-garde artists. This episode explores how ensembles find their way onto such a path, and what these organizations are doing to ensure enrichment for their audiences and sustainability for the acts. organizational models, producing, festivals, michiagn, marketing and social media, devised and ensemble, interviews false full 8 4 9360697b-f6ca-4a53-ac1d-6f6fa55e47f2 Ensemble Principles in Collaboratives and Applied Theatre Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:08:55 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Mark Weinberg, Jeffrey Mosser) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/ensemble-principles-in-collaboratives-and-applied-theatre-XJIfZNaY Ensemble Principles in Collaboratives and Applied Theatre Mark Weinberg, Jeffrey Mosser 00:51:45 Focusing on the overlaps between Ensemble and Applied Theatre practices, this podcast highlights Mark Weinberg’s work with Theatre of the Oppressed pillar Augusto Boal, collectives, and his growth from director interpreted work to audience generated work. Focusing on the overlaps between Ensemble and Applied Theatre practices, this podcast highlights Mark Weinberg’s work with Theatre of the Oppressed pillar Augusto Boal, collectives, and his growth from director interpreted work to audience generated work. applied theatre, interviews false full 7 4 95e04075-7e15-4a3c-86e8-df3cc0b32480 The Rise and Fall of Theatre X Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:17:51 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (John Shneider, Jeffery Mosser) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/the-rise-and-fall-of-theatre-x-5yQlTK13 The Rise and Fall of Theatre X John Shneider, Jeffery Mosser 01:14:43 wisconsin, devised and ensemble, interviews, theatre history false full 6 4 49bc41f9-69e2-40df-8884-e49749c62693 Desire and Collaborative Artistry Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:51:56 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Deb Margolin, Jeffrey Mosser) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/desire-and-collaborative-artistry-z52m1zRI Desire and Collaborative Artistry Deb Margolin, Jeffrey Mosser 00:47:29 After beginning her theatrical work by writing for a collective, Deb Margolin has had an expansive solo career. She shares her comedic impulses, political proclivities, and writing process. She takes us through the highs and lows of socially sustainable work as a playwright who best understands her scripts through the body. After beginning her theatrical work by writing for a collective, Deb Margolin has had an expansive solo career. She shares her comedic impulses, political proclivities, and writing process. She takes us through the highs and lows of socially sustainable work as a playwright who best understands her scripts through the body. devised, ensemble, performing, theatre, interviews, performing arts false full 5 4 7dd84c6d-c495-4af9-9de4-35affe8bd94e Navigating Transition and Change at Dell’Arte International Thu, 7 Nov 2024 17:16:18 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Alyssa Hughlett, Jeffery Mosser) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/navigating-transition-and-change-at-dellarte-international-ybd0m0i1-mJcz3Tes Navigating Transition and Change at Dell’Arte International Alyssa Hughlett, Jeffery Mosser 00:53:44 Dell’Arte International faced a financial crisis in 2023. They surpassed their fundraising goal by the end of that year. In this episode, former President and CEO Alyssa Hughlett walks us down the path they took that year to rediscover themselves as a school and an ensemble, and reintroduce the company to their community. Dell’Arte International faced a financial crisis in 2023. They surpassed their fundraising goal by the end of that year. In this episode, former President and CEO Alyssa Hughlett walks us down the path they took that year to rediscover themselves as a school and an ensemble, and reintroduce the company to their community. false full 5 4 03b2622b-171d-4106-aceb-4c30e028d457 Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theatre, Part Three: Institute Directors Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:49:44 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffery Mosser, Allan Kuhraski, Quinn Bauriedel) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/preserving-and-transmitting-american-ensemble-based-theatre-part-three-institute-directors-1X07weXk Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theatre, Part Three: Institute Directors Jeffery Mosser, Allan Kuhraski, Quinn Bauriedel 00:59:43 In 2023, Pig Iron Theater Company held the National Endowment for the Humanities Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theater​​ Institute. The institute directors look forward to how the next institute might be adjusted and reveal insight on how the University of the Arts closure will impact Pig Iron School. In 2023, Pig Iron Theater Company held the National Endowment for the Humanities Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theater​​ Institute. The institute directors look forward to how the next institute might be adjusted and reveal insight on how the University of the Arts closure will impact Pig Iron School. false full 3 4 676f4a0b-bfe8-47c4-9761-db67bc461650 Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theatre, Part Two: Presenter Perspectives Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:47:11 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/preserving-and-transmitting-american-ensemble-based-theatre-part-two-presenter-perspectives-x2psL_6H Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theatre, Part Two: Presenter Perspectives HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:27:13 In 2023, Pig Iron Theater Company held the National Endowment for the Humanities Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theater​​ Institute. The presenters, some interviewed in this episode, provided in depth perspectives on how their ensemble-based processes created connections to a wide variety of audiences. In 2023, Pig Iron Theater Company held the National Endowment for the Humanities Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theater​​ Institute. The presenters, some interviewed in this episode, provided in depth perspectives on how their ensemble-based processes created connections to a wide variety of audiences. false full 2 4 6b0cd09e-f23c-46e8-98bc-fab3e97f1e8d Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theatre Part One: Participant Perspectives Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:37:42 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffrey Mosser) https://from-the-ground-up.simplecast.com/episodes/preserving-and-transmitting-american-ensemble-based-theatre-part-one-participant-perspectives-2zmPDrdc Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theatre Part One: Participant Perspectives Jeffrey Mosser 00:51:56 Eleven participants share their experiences at the 2023 National Endowment for the Humanities Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theater​​ Institute, which highlighted the impact of devised and physical theatre, its application in professional and university settings, and the limited scholarship around it. Eleven participants share their experiences at the 2023 National Endowment for the Humanities Preserving and Transmitting American Ensemble-Based Theater​​ Institute, which highlighted the impact of devised and physical theatre, its application in professional and university settings, and the limited scholarship around it. false full 1 4 e85cf07e-b724-4000-a72d-7ee7f2e73349 Opening the National Theatre’s Doors to Devised Work Wed, 31 May 2023 15:14:07 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Stewart Pringle) https://howlround.com/opening-national-theatres-doors-devised-work Opening the National Theatre’s Doors to Devised Work HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Stewart Pringle 00:54:38 Stewart Pringle, senior dramaturg at the National Theatre, sheds light on the theatre’s Generate program and discusses with Jeffrey Mosser the problem with the term “literary department,” when to take a risk, and why it’s important that the big fish in the big pond makes the investment in smaller-scale ensemble-based companies. Stewart Pringle, senior dramaturg at the National Theatre, sheds light on the theatre’s Generate program and discusses with Jeffrey Mosser the problem with the term “literary department,” when to take a risk, and why it’s important that the big fish in the big pond makes the investment in smaller-scale ensemble-based companies. new play development, dramaturgy, united kingdom, devised and ensemble, interviews false full 10 3 f11f309a-c13e-4a82-b33c-9ac26c25de23 Ontroerend Goed’s Participatory Metaphors Wed, 24 May 2023 18:19:42 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Alexander Devriendt, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser) https://howlround.com/ontroerend-goeds-participatory-metaphors Ontroerend Goed’s Participatory Metaphors Alexander Devriendt, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser 00:59:24 Artistic director of Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed, Alexander Devriendt talks through their process for imagining and developing participatory content. Alexander and Jeffrey Mosser also dig into financing art in Europe, the cost of touring internationally and how COVID has affected it, and sustaining family and art simultaneously. Artistic director of Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed, Alexander Devriendt talks through their process for imagining and developing participatory content. Alexander and Jeffrey Mosser also dig into financing art in Europe, the cost of touring internationally and how COVID has affected it, and sustaining family and art simultaneously. covid-19, philanthropy and funding, audience engagement, cross cultural exchange and mobility, digital media and technology, devised and ensemble, interviews, belgium, community-engaged theatre false full 9 3 ccd9b3c8-de29-4f37-8048-1ecf995cdffd SoulWork and Soul Searching Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Cristal Chanelle Truscott, Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/soulwork-and-soul-searching SoulWork and Soul Searching Cristal Chanelle Truscott, Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:58:07 Culture worker and theatre practitioner Dr. Cristal Chanelle Truscott provides a primer on her SoulWork process, applies it to her present processes, and expands our horizons as artists. Culture worker and theatre practitioner Dr. Cristal Chanelle Truscott provides a primer on her SoulWork process, applies it to her present processes, and expands our horizons as artists. pedagogy, theatre education, devised and ensemble, black theatre, interviews, training, community-engaged theatre false full 8 3 bf0bc55b-b53b-4454-9d5a-de5884064d62 Turning City Council Meetings into Performance Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Aaron Landsman, Mallory Catlett, Jeffrey Mosser) https://howlround.com/turning-city-council-meetings-theatre Turning City Council Meetings into Performance Aaron Landsman, Mallory Catlett, Jeffrey Mosser 01:08:14 Creatives and book authors Mallory Catlett and Aaron Landsman dig into their new book based on their piece City Council Meeting, an exciting performance, rooted in a commonplace bureaucratic event, that develops dynamic participatory relationships with audiences and local government. Creatives and book authors Mallory Catlett and Aaron Landsman dig into their new book based on their piece City Council Meeting, an exciting performance, rooted in a commonplace bureaucratic event, that develops dynamic participatory relationships with audiences and local government. new play development, documentary theatre, civic practice, devised and ensemble, political theatre, interviews false full 7 3 f95ed923-8671-442f-9126-a9b1c0a233b3 Looking for Another Way Wed, 3 May 2023 14:05:38 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Karen Malpede) https://howlround.com/looking-another-way Looking for Another Way HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Karen Malpede 00:46:32 Playwright and director Karen Malpede joins Jeffrey Mosser to talk about her career and connections from the Open Theater to Theater Three Collaborative, as well as her partner George Bartenieff, an actor and champion for the avant-garde. Playwright and director Karen Malpede joins Jeffrey Mosser to talk about her career and connections from the Open Theater to Theater Three Collaborative, as well as her partner George Bartenieff, an actor and champion for the avant-garde. process, organizational models, playwriting, devised and ensemble, political theatre, interviews, theatre history false full 6 3 aaee5712-8b30-4a19-943a-a4b40b48b7bc Philanthropies, Foundations, and Boards (Oh, Wow) Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:32:32 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Ben Cameron, Jeffrey Mosser) https://howlround.com/philanthropies-foundations-and-boards-oh-wow Philanthropies, Foundations, and Boards (Oh, Wow) HowlRound Theatre Commons, Ben Cameron, Jeffrey Mosser 01:22:22 Since the “great pause,” funders have shifted their giving models. Ben Cameron has seen it from every side—and he talks all about it. Through anecdotes about his experiences at organizations from Theatre Communications Group to the Jerome Foundation, Ben offers many insights into how ensemble fits in a thriving theatre ecosystem. Since the “great pause,” funders have shifted their giving models. Ben Cameron has seen it from every side—and he talks all about it. Through anecdotes about his experiences at organizations from Theatre Communications Group to the Jerome Foundation, Ben offers many insights into how ensemble fits in a thriving theatre ecosystem. false full 5 3 2c33dfe5-fe0a-444a-8edd-af1801a52d07 Ensemble as Contemporary Commentary Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Miranda Wright) https://howlround.com/philanthropies-foundations-and-boards-oh-wow Ensemble as Contemporary Commentary HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Miranda Wright 01:08:27 Since the “great pause,” funders have shifted their giving models. Ben Cameron has seen it from every side—and he talks all about it. Through anecdotes about his experiences at organizations from Theatre Communications Group to the Jerome Foundation, Ben offers many insights into how ensemble fits in a thriving theatre ecosystem. Since the “great pause,” funders have shifted their giving models. Ben Cameron has seen it from every side—and he talks all about it. Through anecdotes about his experiences at organizations from Theatre Communications Group to the Jerome Foundation, Ben offers many insights into how ensemble fits in a thriving theatre ecosystem. organizational models, california, producing, festivals, commons-based approaches, philanthropy and funding, devised and ensemble, arts policy, economics, interviews, arts advocacy false full 4 3 8f526c58-fbb7-4fe2-8d13-f09ae52fd1d7 A Living History of Ensemble Theatre (or Bob Leonard’s Ensemble Encyclopedia) Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:26:31 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Bob Leonard, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser) https://howlround.com/living-history-ensemble-theatre-or-bob-leonards-ensemble-encyclopedia A Living History of Ensemble Theatre (or Bob Leonard’s Ensemble Encyclopedia) Bob Leonard, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser 01:06:49 Bob Leonard chronicles his work from the People’s Bicentennial Commission and the Road Company through the founding of the Network of Ensemble Theaters and Alternate ROOTS. Together, Jeffrey Mosser and Bob connect the dots through the middle wave of ensemble-based theatre in the United States. Bob Leonard chronicles his work from the People’s Bicentennial Commission and the Road Company through the founding of the Network of Ensemble Theaters and Alternate ROOTS. Together, Jeffrey Mosser and Bob connect the dots through the middle wave of ensemble-based theatre in the United States. process, community engaged theatre, commons-based approaches, devised and ensemble, political theatre, interviews, leadership false full 3 3 e0e27845-86bb-457e-bf59-17bc1ef9da7f Maintaining Connections from the Hyperlocal to the International Wed, 5 Apr 2023 15:44:51 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Jennifer Johnson, Carlos Uroina) https://howlround.com/maintaining-connections-hyperlocal-international Maintaining Connections from the Hyperlocal to the International HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Jennifer Johnson, Carlos Uroina 01:17:04 Carlos Uriona and Jennifer Johnson, co-artistic directors at Double Edge Theatre, connect with Jeffrey Mosser to discuss how working in rural Massachusetts for over thirty years has enabled them to share art on the world stage. Carlos Uriona and Jennifer Johnson, co-artistic directors at Double Edge Theatre, connect with Jeffrey Mosser to discuss how working in rural Massachusetts for over thirty years has enabled them to share art on the world stage. rural theatre, process, first nations, community engaged theatre, native theatre, pedagogy, commons-based approaches, theatre education, indigenous, devised and ensemble, economics, interviews, training, leadership false full 2 3 4d0ffe47-a3fb-4e78-821a-8a2d978b9621 What Ensemble Touring Can Learn from Dance Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:32:48 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffrey Mosser, Willa Jo Zollar) https://howlround.com/what-ensemble-touring-can-learn-dance What Ensemble Touring Can Learn from Dance Jeffrey Mosser, Willa Jo Zollar 01:17:11 Jeffrey Mosser connects with Willa Jo Zollar, who is founder, chief visioning partner, and MacArthur Genius at Urban Bush Women. Together they talk about touring, the festival circuit, and strategy necessary to sustain a company for thirty years. Jeffrey Mosser connects with Willa Jo Zollar, who is founder, chief visioning partner, and MacArthur Genius at Urban Bush Women. Together they talk about touring, the festival circuit, and strategy necessary to sustain a company for thirty years. process, festivals, dance, gender, physical theatre, devised and ensemble, black theatre, new york, interviews, leadership false full 1 3 c1b19b0c-9783-4f7b-8294-09d76a3383bc Introducing Season 3 of From the Ground Up Summary of Season 3:

S03E01: What Ensemble Touring can Learn from Dance

Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Founder, Chief Visioning Partner, and MacArthur Genius at Urban Bush Women and I connect to talk about touring, the festival circuit, and strategy necessary to sustain a company for 30 years.

 

S03E02: Maintaining Connections from the Hyperlocal to the International

Carlos Uriona and Jennifer Johnson, Co-Artistic Directors at Double Edge Theatre connect with me to discuss how working in rural Massachusetts for over 30 years has enabled them to share content on the world stage.

 

S03E03: A Living History of Ensemble Theater (or Bob Leonard’s Ensemble Encyclopedia)

Bob Leonard chronicles his work from the People’s Bicentenial Commission and The Road Company through the founding of the Network of Ensemble Theatres and Alternate ROOTS. Together we connect the dots through the middle-wave of ensemble-based theater in the United States.

 

S03E04: Ensemble as Contemporary Commentary

Producer and Executive Director at Los Angeles Performance Practice, Miranda Wright and I discuss how she’s developed a presenting organization for sharing ambitious collaboratively created work over the last ten years, as well as what she’s learned from some major arts funding research.

 

S03E05: Philanthropies, Foundations, & Boards (Oh, wow.)

Since the great pause, funders have shifted their giving models. Ben Cameron has seen it from every side – and he tells us all about it. From TED Talks to TCG, we have a lot to learn from his insights into how ensemble fits in a thriving theatre ecosystem.

 

S03E06: Looking for Another Way

Playwright and Director Karen Malpede joins us to talk about her career and connections from The Open Theatre to Theatre Three Collaborative, as well as her partner George Bartenieff – actor and champion for the avant-garde.

 

S0307: The City We Make Together: City Council Meeting’s Primer for Participation

Creatives and book authors Mallory Catlett and Aaron Landsman dig into their new book based on their piece City Council Meeting. An exciting piece rooted in a commonplace bureaucratic event which develops dynamic participatory relationships with audiences and local government.

 

S03E08: SoulWork and Soul Searching

Culture Worker and theatre practitioner Dr. Cristal Chanelle Truscott provides a primer on her SoulWork process, applies it to her present processes, and expands our horizons as artists.

 

S03E09: Ontroerend Goed’s Participatory Metaphors

Artistic Director of Belgian theatre company, Ontroerend Goed, Alexander Devrient takes us through their process for imagining and developing participatory content. We also dig into financing art in Europe, the cost of touring internationally and how COVID has affected it, and sustaining family and art simultaneously.

 

S03E10: Generating Ensemble-Based Work at the National Theatre of London

Stewart Pringle, Senior Dramaturg sheds light on the National Theatre’s Generate program. We discuss the problem with the term “Literary Department”, when to take a risk, and why it’s important that the big fish in the big pond makes the investment in smaller-scale ensemble-based companies.

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:37:52 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Urban Bush Women, Carlos Uriona, Jennifer Johnson, Double Edge Theatre, Bob Leonard, The Road Company, Alternate ROOTS, Network of Ensemble Theatres, Los Angeles Performance Practice, Miranda Wright, Ben Cameron, TCG, Karen Malpede, The Open Theatre, Theatre Three Collaborative, George Bartenieff, Mallory Catlett, Aaron Landsman, Cristal Chanelle Truscott, SoulWork, Ontroerend Goed, Alexander Devrient, National Theatre of London, Stewart Pringle, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser) https://howlround.com/podcast-series Summary of Season 3:

S03E01: What Ensemble Touring can Learn from Dance

Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Founder, Chief Visioning Partner, and MacArthur Genius at Urban Bush Women and I connect to talk about touring, the festival circuit, and strategy necessary to sustain a company for 30 years.

 

S03E02: Maintaining Connections from the Hyperlocal to the International

Carlos Uriona and Jennifer Johnson, Co-Artistic Directors at Double Edge Theatre connect with me to discuss how working in rural Massachusetts for over 30 years has enabled them to share content on the world stage.

 

S03E03: A Living History of Ensemble Theater (or Bob Leonard’s Ensemble Encyclopedia)

Bob Leonard chronicles his work from the People’s Bicentenial Commission and The Road Company through the founding of the Network of Ensemble Theatres and Alternate ROOTS. Together we connect the dots through the middle-wave of ensemble-based theater in the United States.

 

S03E04: Ensemble as Contemporary Commentary

Producer and Executive Director at Los Angeles Performance Practice, Miranda Wright and I discuss how she’s developed a presenting organization for sharing ambitious collaboratively created work over the last ten years, as well as what she’s learned from some major arts funding research.

 

S03E05: Philanthropies, Foundations, & Boards (Oh, wow.)

Since the great pause, funders have shifted their giving models. Ben Cameron has seen it from every side – and he tells us all about it. From TED Talks to TCG, we have a lot to learn from his insights into how ensemble fits in a thriving theatre ecosystem.

 

S03E06: Looking for Another Way

Playwright and Director Karen Malpede joins us to talk about her career and connections from The Open Theatre to Theatre Three Collaborative, as well as her partner George Bartenieff – actor and champion for the avant-garde.

 

S0307: The City We Make Together: City Council Meeting’s Primer for Participation

Creatives and book authors Mallory Catlett and Aaron Landsman dig into their new book based on their piece City Council Meeting. An exciting piece rooted in a commonplace bureaucratic event which develops dynamic participatory relationships with audiences and local government.

 

S03E08: SoulWork and Soul Searching

Culture Worker and theatre practitioner Dr. Cristal Chanelle Truscott provides a primer on her SoulWork process, applies it to her present processes, and expands our horizons as artists.

 

S03E09: Ontroerend Goed’s Participatory Metaphors

Artistic Director of Belgian theatre company, Ontroerend Goed, Alexander Devrient takes us through their process for imagining and developing participatory content. We also dig into financing art in Europe, the cost of touring internationally and how COVID has affected it, and sustaining family and art simultaneously.

 

S03E10: Generating Ensemble-Based Work at the National Theatre of London

Stewart Pringle, Senior Dramaturg sheds light on the National Theatre’s Generate program. We discuss the problem with the term “Literary Department”, when to take a risk, and why it’s important that the big fish in the big pond makes the investment in smaller-scale ensemble-based companies.

]]> Introducing Season 3 of From the Ground Up Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Urban Bush Women, Carlos Uriona, Jennifer Johnson, Double Edge Theatre, Bob Leonard, The Road Company, Alternate ROOTS, Network of Ensemble Theatres, Los Angeles Performance Practice, Miranda Wright, Ben Cameron, TCG, Karen Malpede, The Open Theatre, Theatre Three Collaborative, George Bartenieff, Mallory Catlett, Aaron Landsman, Cristal Chanelle Truscott, SoulWork, Ontroerend Goed, Alexander Devrient, National Theatre of London, Stewart Pringle, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser 00:00:50 Season 3 of From the Ground Up launches on Wednesday 29 March 2023! Season 3 of From the Ground Up launches on Wednesday 29 March 2023! howlround theatre commons, theatre, ensemble theatre, howlround, performing arts false trailer 3 49ad0caa-e3f8-4430-9121-5203fb62a325 Connecting Collaborative Passion to a National Network Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Mara Isaacs) https://howlround.com/connecting-collaborative-passion-national-network Connecting Collaborative Passion to a National Network HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Mara Isaacs 00:37:24 Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs discusses how she puts collaboratively creative work in front of national audiences through her producing organization, Octopus Theatricals. This final episode of season two holds hot takes on boards, theatricality, and the connective tissue around artist-centered producing. Tony Award-winning producer Mara Isaacs discusses how she puts collaboratively creative work in front of national audiences through her producing organization, Octopus Theatricals. This final episode of season two holds hot takes on boards, theatricality, and the connective tissue around artist-centered producing. process, organizational models, artist rights and safety, producing, new play development, devised and ensemble, not-for-profit theatre and commercial theatre false full 8 2 708fab94-04fe-401e-89d0-70984e42df1d Fiscal Sponsorship and the Path to Non-Profit Status Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Colleen Hughes) https://howlround.com/fiscal-sponsorship-and-path-non-profit-status Fiscal Sponsorship and the Path to Non-Profit Status HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Colleen Hughes 00:29:25 What does fiscal sponsorship do for you and your organization? Colleen Hughes, associate director of programming at Fractured Atlas, walks us through the broad array of opportunities they provide. She’ll also shed light on fundraising trends she’s seen with nonprofit organizations throughout the pandemic. What does fiscal sponsorship do for you and your organization? Colleen Hughes, associate director of programming at Fractured Atlas, walks us through the broad array of opportunities they provide. She’ll also shed light on fundraising trends she’s seen with nonprofit organizations throughout the pandemic. covid-19, philanthropy and funding, new york false full 7 2 6027cd23-b34a-4c32-a081-9d09f13ca087 Growth Through Touring and Tension Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, David Catlin) https://howlround.com/growth-through-touring-and-tension Growth Through Touring and Tension HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, David Catlin 00:56:42 Founder, Ensemble Member, and Former Artistic Director of Lookingglass Theatre Company, David Catlin, shares how their limitless aesthetic showcases their Chicago-based artists across the country. In addition we dive into their unique shared leadership model, their growth and goals for the future, and how tension with your board members can be a good thing. Founder, Ensemble Member, and Former Artistic Director of Lookingglass Theatre Company, David Catlin, shares how their limitless aesthetic showcases their Chicago-based artists across the country. In addition we dive into their unique shared leadership model, their growth and goals for the future, and how tension with your board members can be a good thing. rural theatre, diversity, immersive theatre, artistic direction, illinois, devised and ensemble, inclusion, visibility false full 6 2 5102d0e4-13e5-42e6-8c54-d3f76eaac06a Civic-Minded and Morally-Guided Practices Wed, 5 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Michael Rohd) https://howlround.com/civic-minded-and-morally-guided-practices Civic-Minded and Morally-Guided Practices HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Michael Rohd 00:48:47 The job of the facilitator, the logic of shared leadership, and how it all translates to directing a process. Michael Rohd stands at the forefront of ensemble-based practices equipped with questions about how we create the future that we want to be working in socially, civically, and artistically. Join us as we unpack and define what’s next. The job of the facilitator, the logic of shared leadership, and how it all translates to directing a process. Michael Rohd stands at the forefront of ensemble-based practices equipped with questions about how we create the future that we want to be working in socially, civically, and artistically. Join us as we unpack and define what’s next. process, diversity, equity, devised and ensemble, inclusion, interviews false full 5 2 a1fa3dd5-0e3a-4acb-bd47-14674730e845 Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Resident Ensemble Theatre: UNIVERSES Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Alison Carey, Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, Steven Sapp) https://howlround.com/oregon-shakespeare-festivals-resident-ensemble-theatre-universes Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Resident Ensemble Theatre: UNIVERSES Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Alison Carey, Mildred Ruiz-Sapp, Steven Sapp 01:28:37 Alison Carey, formerly of Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Mildred Ruiz-Sapp and Steven Sapp, co-founders and artistic directors of UNIVERSES, discuss putting ensemble producers inside a major producing entity and the capacity necessary for things to fall into place. Alison Carey, formerly of Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Mildred Ruiz-Sapp and Steven Sapp, co-founders and artistic directors of UNIVERSES, discuss putting ensemble producers inside a major producing entity and the capacity necessary for things to fall into place. process, playwright residencies, diversity, equity, documentary theatre, devised and ensemble, inclusion, interviews, community-engaged theatre false full 4 2 ece998fe-b4bd-4b5c-aed7-247eaf4b987e Process Performances and the Completion Commission Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Rachel Dickstein) https://howlround.com/process-performances-and-completion-commission Process Performances and the Completion Commission HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Rachel Dickstein 01:05:16 Rachel Dickstein, Artistic Director of Ripe Time, takes us through her experience with Center Theatre Group’s completion commission for their adaptation of SLEEP. She also spotlights some necessary and helpful relationships with tour presenting partners, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, as well as champion and friend Diane Rodriguez. Rachel Dickstein, Artistic Director of Ripe Time, takes us through her experience with Center Theatre Group’s completion commission for their adaptation of SLEEP. She also spotlights some necessary and helpful relationships with tour presenting partners, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, as well as champion and friend Diane Rodriguez. organizational models, new play development, adaptation and translation, artistic direction, philanthropy and funding, devised and ensemble, economics, not for profit theatre and commercial theatre, interviews, leadership false full 3 2 7612b27b-400f-4886-9515-b9f6cd0a5834 Funding the Regional-Ensemble Producing Model Wed, 8 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Olga Garay-English) https://howlround.com/funding-regional-ensemble-producing-model Funding the Regional-Ensemble Producing Model HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Olga Garay-English 00:52:10 Founding Program Director for the Arts at Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Olga Garay-English and Jeffrey Mosser discuss the revolutionary process of getting ensemble work in regional theatre spaces including her unprecedented partnership with Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Other topics include touring models, festival culture, and her experience as an international arts consultant. Founding Program Director for the Arts at Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Olga Garay-English and Jeffrey Mosser discuss the revolutionary process of getting ensemble work in regional theatre spaces including her unprecedented partnership with Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Other topics include touring models, festival culture, and her experience as an international arts consultant. process, california, producing, interviews false full 2 2 7bf24854-8f83-4040-8fe0-d42c96f96f33 A Roadmap for the Ensemble-Regional Producing Model Wed, 1 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Patricia Garza) https://howlround.com/roadmap-ensemble-regional-producing-model A Roadmap for the Ensemble-Regional Producing Model HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Patricia Garza 01:06:37 From the Ground Up returns to the airwaves with Patricia Garza who shares their experience producing hyper-collaborative and ensemble-based theatre at the regional theatre level. Their work at the Network of Ensemble Theaters, Los Angeles Performance Practice, Center Theatre Group, and artEquity provides significant insights into contemporary theatre-making practices and next steps for the industry. From the Ground Up returns to the airwaves with Patricia Garza who shares their experience producing hyper-collaborative and ensemble-based theatre at the regional theatre level. Their work at the Network of Ensemble Theaters, Los Angeles Performance Practice, Center Theatre Group, and artEquity provides significant insights into contemporary theatre-making practices and next steps for the industry. process, diversity, california, equity, devised and ensemble, inclusion, interviews false full 1 2 3038a647-b778-44eb-8e3a-3020601bc549 How You Make/What You Make with Kirk Lynn of The Rude Mechanicals Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Kirk Lynn) https://howlround.com/how-you-makewhat-you-make-kirk-lynn-rude-mechanicals How You Make/What You Make with Kirk Lynn of The Rude Mechanicals HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Kirk Lynn 00:53:49 On this episode of From the Ground Up, Kirk Lynn of Austin, Texas’ Rude Mechanicals talks about their place on the national scene and how they sustain their work as they continue to grow as artists and individuals. On this episode of From the Ground Up, Kirk Lynn of Austin, Texas’ Rude Mechanicals talks about their place on the national scene and how they sustain their work as they continue to grow as artists and individuals. podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble, texas false full 15 1 83c4f877-e3f3-45f6-9f8b-069c6906b072 Blurriness and Fragmentation with Julia Rhoads of Lucky Plush Production Mon, 5 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Julia Rhoads) https://howlround.com/blurriness-and-fragmentation-julia-rhoads-lucky-plush-production Blurriness and Fragmentation with Julia Rhoads of Lucky Plush Production Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Julia Rhoads 00:55:37 Julia Rhoads of the ensemble dance-theatre company Lucky Plush Productions talks to From the Ground Up about their sustaining efforts, strategies for developing work, and why the messiness of human relationships is such fertile ground for making work. Julia Rhoads of the ensemble dance-theatre company Lucky Plush Productions talks to From the Ground Up about their sustaining efforts, strategies for developing work, and why the messiness of human relationships is such fertile ground for making work. organizational models, podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble false full 14 1 db49c91a-b9c4-494f-81a1-11c57baf4645 No Screens with Ariel Fristoe of Out of Hand Theater Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Ariel Fristoe) https://howlround.com/no-screens-ariel-fristoe-out-hand-theater No Screens with Ariel Fristoe of Out of Hand Theater HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Ariel Fristoe 00:45:01 On this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Ariel Fristoe of Out Of Hand Theatre talks about how their unique games and creation process translates from free experiences for audiences all over Atlanta to corporate training. On this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Ariel Fristoe of Out Of Hand Theatre talks about how their unique games and creation process translates from free experiences for audiences all over Atlanta to corporate training. georgia, immersive theatre, podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble false full 13 1 8ca135dc-2aef-496e-a27e-3836932b61c2 The Aesthetic Fingerprint with Quinn Bauriedel of Pig Iron Theatre Company Mon, 1 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Quinn Bauriedel) https://howlround.com/aesthetic-fingerprint-quinn-bauriedel-pig-iron-theatre-company The Aesthetic Fingerprint with Quinn Bauriedel of Pig Iron Theatre Company HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Quinn Bauriedel 00:46:28 In episode twelve of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser talks to Pig Iron Theatre Company co-founder and co-artistic director Quinn Bauriedel about the history and future of the company, which is celebrating its twenty-fifth year. In episode twelve of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser talks to Pig Iron Theatre Company co-founder and co-artistic director Quinn Bauriedel about the history and future of the company, which is celebrating its twenty-fifth year. new play development, pennsylvania, artistic direction, podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble, leadership false full 12 1 f4b3be60-1e22-489e-98cd-ba1fd6ccd264 The Living Ticket Model with Heather Cohn and Corinna Schulenburg of Flux Theatre Ensemble Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Corinna Schulenburg) https://howlround.com/living-ticket-model-heather-cohn-and-corinna-schulenburg-flux-theatre-ensemble The Living Ticket Model with Heather Cohn and Corinna Schulenburg of Flux Theatre Ensemble HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Corinna Schulenburg 01:01:58 In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser talks with Heather Cohn and Corinna Schulenburg of Flux Theatre Ensemble about their Living Ticket model is making transparent how much it costs to make a living wage in the theatre. This episode was recorded live at the TCG Miami 2019 Conference on Friday 7 June 2019.  In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser talks with Heather Cohn and Corinna Schulenburg of Flux Theatre Ensemble about their Living Ticket model is making transparent how much it costs to make a living wage in the theatre. This episode was recorded live at the TCG Miami 2019 Conference on Friday 7 June 2019.  conferences, podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble, economics false full 11 1 d29e59b3-4bc3-4245-b505-71c117148434 The Audience Ensemble with Rachel Grossman and Colin K. Bills of dog & pony dc Mon, 3 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffrey Mosser, Rachel Grossman, Colin K. Bills) https://howlround.com/audience-ensemble-rachel-grossman-and-colin-k-bills-dog-pony-dc The Audience Ensemble with Rachel Grossman and Colin K. Bills of dog & pony dc Jeffrey Mosser, Rachel Grossman, Colin K. Bills 01:11:23 In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser discusses devising audience integrated performances with dog & pony dc founder Rachel Grossman and co-conspirator Colin K. Bills. In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser discusses devising audience integrated performances with dog & pony dc founder Rachel Grossman and co-conspirator Colin K. Bills. podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble, washington district of columbia false full 10 1 d274b1a9-3dee-48ab-9ec1-c47afc3e596c Creation is a Personal Thing (And So Is Your Grant) with Quita Sullivan of NEFA Mon, 20 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Quita Sullivan) https://howlround.com/creation-personal-thing-and-so-your-grant-quita-sullivan-nefa Creation is a Personal Thing (And So Is Your Grant) with Quita Sullivan of NEFA HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Quita Sullivan 00:41:55 In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser and Quita Sullivan of New England Foundation of the Arts talk equity in the grant making process, and share some best practices for artists applying to grants. In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser and Quita Sullivan of New England Foundation of the Arts talk equity in the grant making process, and share some best practices for artists applying to grants. massachusetts, podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble, economics false full 9 1 f23beb19-6bde-456d-9242-7bd46fa86f3d After Careful Consideration (We Went With Another Project) with Lindsay Puckett, MD Mon, 29 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffrey Mosser, Lindsay Puckett, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/after-careful-consideration-we-went-another-project-lindsay-puckett-md After Careful Consideration (We Went With Another Project) with Lindsay Puckett, MD Jeffrey Mosser, Lindsay Puckett, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:34:00 In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser talks to longtime friend and medical doctor Lindsay Puckett about the uncanny similarity in the grant application process for theatremakers and research scientists. In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, Jeffrey Mosser talks to longtime friend and medical doctor Lindsay Puckett about the uncanny similarity in the grant application process for theatremakers and research scientists. podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble false full 8 1 8a8d6234-ff80-4ef6-9514-7e384efea931 Talking Sustainability with Leda Hoffman of Strawdog Theatre Company Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Leda Hoffman) https://howlround.com/talking-sustainability-leda-hoffman-strawdog-theatre-company Talking Sustainability with Leda Hoffman of Strawdog Theatre Company Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons, Leda Hoffman 00:45:35 artistic direction, podcasts, podcast transcripts available, illinois, devised and ensemble false full 7 1 c4fb22c2-50a4-49ec-894a-0f857f860f4c That Blue Sky with Stephanie McKee of Junebug Productions Mon, 1 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffrey Mosser, Stephanie Mckee, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/blue-sky-stephanie-mckee-junebug-productions That Blue Sky with Stephanie McKee of Junebug Productions Jeffrey Mosser, Stephanie Mckee, HowlRound Theatre Commons 01:04:04 In episode six of the From the Ground Up podcast, Jeffrey Mosser interviews Stephanie McKee about the history of Junebug Productions, and how they look to "that blue sky" to imagine what is possible for the future.  In episode six of the From the Ground Up podcast, Jeffrey Mosser interviews Stephanie McKee about the history of Junebug Productions, and how they look to "that blue sky" to imagine what is possible for the future.  louisiana, podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble, black theatre, interviews false full 6 1 8123b5f3-6487-4afc-a7a8-d95f72bef5b8 Invited to be Family with Michaela Petro of Strawdog Theatre Company Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Moser, Michaela Petro) https://howlround.com/invited-be-family-michaela-petro-strawdog-theatre-company Invited to be Family with Michaela Petro of Strawdog Theatre Company HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Moser, Michaela Petro 00:47:51 In episode five of the From the Ground Up podcast, Michaela Petro walks us down her path on becoming an ensemble member of Strawdog Theatre Company, and how she contributes to  cultivating their artistic culture. In episode five of the From the Ground Up podcast, Michaela Petro walks us down her path on becoming an ensemble member of Strawdog Theatre Company, and how she contributes to  cultivating their artistic culture. podcasts, devised and ensemble, podcast transcript available, interviews false full 5 1 3ae3e800-fcdd-4fae-a721-7590a9f45e1d Sustaining/Passion with Ova Saopeng of TeAda Productions Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Moser, Ova Saopeng) https://howlround.com/sustainingpassion-ova-saopeng-teada-productions Sustaining/Passion with Ova Saopeng of TeAda Productions HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Moser, Ova Saopeng 01:06:18 In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, host Jeffery Mosser talks with Ova Saopeng of TeAda Productions about the importance of telling immigrant and refugee stories. In this episode of the From the Ground Up Podcast, host Jeffery Mosser talks with Ova Saopeng of TeAda Productions about the importance of telling immigrant and refugee stories. podcasts, devised and ensemble, economics, podcast transcript available, interviews, hawaii false full 4 1 a0547429-60b5-4d23-a9cc-e18893ea8619 The Challenges of Challenging Work with Emily K. Harrison of square product theatre Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Moser, Emily Harrison) https://howlround.com/challenges-challenging-work-emily-k-harrison-square-product-theatre The Challenges of Challenging Work with Emily K. Harrison of square product theatre HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Moser, Emily Harrison 00:58:40 In episode three of the From the Ground Up podcast, Emily K. Harrison of square product theatre stresses the importance of creating space for radical inquiry by making work that provokes challenging conversations.   In episode three of the From the Ground Up podcast, Emily K. Harrison of square product theatre stresses the importance of creating space for radical inquiry by making work that provokes challenging conversations.   podcasts, devised and ensemble, podcast transcript available, interviews false full 3 1 57afbc25-7ab2-43c0-beeb-29c1f33de7be Putting a Value on the Work and Putting the Work in the Community with Coya Paz and Free Street Theater Mon, 28 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Moser, Coya Paz) https://howlround.com/putting-value-work-and-putting-work-community-coya-paz-and-free-street-theater Putting a Value on the Work and Putting the Work in the Community with Coya Paz and Free Street Theater HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Moser, Coya Paz 01:11:48 In episode two of the From the Ground Up podcast, Coya Paz gives us the history and a peek into the future of Free Street Theater as it enters its fiftieth anniversary. In episode two of the From the Ground Up podcast, Coya Paz gives us the history and a peek into the future of Free Street Theater as it enters its fiftieth anniversary. podcasts, devised and ensemble, economics false full 2 1 650e90a1-5c7d-4a9d-aa8b-95f7c5b7ccf7 Introduction Mon, 14 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons) https://howlround.com/ground-podcast Introduction Jeffrey Mosser, HowlRound Theatre Commons 00:13:40 Jeffrey Mosser introduces a new podcast series, From the Ground Up, about ensemble-based and collaboratively-created theatre companies. Jeffrey Mosser introduces a new podcast series, From the Ground Up, about ensemble-based and collaboratively-created theatre companies. howlround theatre commons, devised and ensemble false full 0 1 215ed130-7d2e-465d-afb4-49a9e7fd2837 Ensemble Dynamics and Rural Physical Theatre with Michael Fields and D'ell Arte International Mon, 14 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 webmaster@howlround.com (HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Michael Fields) https://howlround.com/ensemble-dynamics-and-rural-physical-theatre-michael-fields-and-dell-arte-international Ensemble Dynamics and Rural Physical Theatre with Michael Fields and D'ell Arte International HowlRound Theatre Commons, Jeffrey Mosser, Michael Fields 00:47:54 In episode one of the From the Ground Up Podcast, host Jeffrey Mosser speaks with Michael Fields, the Producing Artistic Director of Dell’Arte International, about how the ensemble has grown over the past thirty years. In episode one of the From the Ground Up Podcast, host Jeffrey Mosser speaks with Michael Fields, the Producing Artistic Director of Dell’Arte International, about how the ensemble has grown over the past thirty years. podcasts, podcast transcripts available, devised and ensemble false full 1 1