Steph Paul, The Choreography Superstar Behind "My Joy Is Heavy" Is Here!

Choreographer extraordinaire Steph Paul joins me at The Roundtable to talk about her powerful work on My Joy Is Heavy, the moving theatrical experience created and performed by The Bengsons and directed by Rachel Chavkin. Known for her emotionally intelligent movement and storytelling through dance, Steph opens up about building physical language that carries grief, joy, memory, and resilience — all without saying a word. Her artistry doesn’t just complement a production… it transforms it. We dive into what it takes to choreograph intimacy onstage, how movement becomes therapy, and why storytelling through the body can sometimes say what words cannot. Steph shares what fuels her creative process, how collaboration shapes her work, and what keeps her inspired in a world that constantly demands more. This one is thoughtful, passionate, and full of heart — just like her work. Watch & listen on BroadwayWorld, YouTube, Spotify, iHeart & everywhere you stream your favorite conversations. More at RobertBannon.com | Follow on Instagram @RobertMBannon #StephPaul #MyJoyIsHeavy #Choreography #TheBengsons #RachelChavkin #TheatreMakers #WomenInTheatre #MovementMatters #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #BroadwayWorld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices