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Artists in Depth

by Alan Powell, Nicole Powell

A podcast about wellbeing in the artistic process. Join us and reflect on your journey & artist within. Subscribe where you listen to your podcasts.An Actor Care® projectSponsored by Equity Showcase

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  1. S5 EP1 with Saman Kesh

    Our guest today is Saman Kesh https://www.samankesh.com/ Saman is an award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker celebrated for blending raw human emotion with controlled chaos, and for earning 17 Vimeo Staff Picks. He directs for some of the world’s top brands and artists. His music videos for Ed...

  2. S4 EP10 In Discussion with Simon Ward

    My guest today is AWFC member Simon Ward www.simonward.info Simon is a psychologist, musician, actor and educator based in Sydney, Australia. He trained at the Royal Academy of Music in the UK in musical theatre & voice, and with the Actors Centre Australia. He is an accredited Estill Master...

  3. S4 EP9 In Discussion with Andrea Rankin

    My guest today is AWFC member Andrea Rankin (she/her) https://www.andrearankin.ca/ Andrea is an artist, educator, facilitator, and coach whose work bridges the performing arts, trauma-informed pedagogy, and relational learning. As an actor, singer, and songwriter, Andrea has performed leading…

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  4. S4 EP8 In Discussion with Corey Tazmania

    My Guest today is AWFC member Corey Tazmania https://coreytazmania.weebly.com/ Corey is a New York based artist whose work intersects movement, performance, pedagogy, and artist Rx strategies. As an educator, Corey has taught intimacy, text, movement, and clown at various Universities throughout...

  5. S4 EP7 In Discussion with Graham D'Souza

    Our guest today is Graham D’Souza. https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-d-souza-958739145/ With a lifetime devoted to the study and performance of the human voice, Graham has over 14 years of professional experience in Voice, Speech, and Literature Studies. Born and bred in Mumbai, India, Graham’s...

  6. S4 EP.6 In Discussion with Lucy Skilbeck

    Our Guest today is AWFC member Lucy Skilbeck https://beingwithhorses.co.uk/ Lucy is the Collaborative Projects Lead at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (formerly she was Director of Actor Training for 10 years), she is also a theatre director, coach and equine-facilitated psychotherapist. With...

  7. S4 EP5 In Discussion with Tom Stroud

    Our Guest today is AWFC member, Tom Stroud https://emotionalfluencyproject.com/home Tom is an award-winning choreographer with over 40 years of experience in the field. He has performed and toured with companies across Canada and his works have been commissioned and presented by companies,...

  8. S4 EP4 In Discussion with Joseph Ari'el Towne

    Our Guest today is AWFC member Joseph Ari'el Towne https://www.theperformersmindset.com/home Joseph is an actor, writer, performance coach, and educator with over 30 years of on-camera experience. Known for his dynamic enthusiasm and ability to get to the heart of performance, he has coached...

  9. S4 EP3 In Discussion with Nikki Disney

    Our guest today is AWFC member Nikki Disney https://www.nikkidisney.com/ Nikki is a drama therapist and artist wellbeing practitioner. She has implemented and delivered safeguarding and wellbeing procedures, has lead on access and wellbeing for festivals and worked with artists on boundaries,...

  10. S4 EP2 In Discussion with Chiara Carlotta Leonetti

    Our Guest today is AWFC member Chiara Carlotta Leonetti https://www.chiaracarlottaleonetti.it/ Chiara worked as a dancer in various theatrical and television productions and served as assistant choreographer for two major Italian musicals. As an actress, she has performed both on stage and in…

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  11. S4 EP1 In Discussion with Alix Sideris

    Our Guest today is AWFC member Alix Sideris https://www.alixsideris.com/ Alix is a multi-hyphenated artist; a professional actor, movement director, certified intimacy coordinator, writer, director, as well as a somatics practitioner, educator, meditation leader, intuitive body/spirit worker, and...

  12. S3 EP11 In Discussion with Theresa Tova

    My guest today is Theresa Tova linkedin.com/in/theresa-tova-33139a20 https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0869797/ Theresa or as her friends know her, Tova, is an award-winning Canadian actress, singer, and playwright. With several nominations to boot. Including a Gemini Award nomination for Best...

  13. S3 EP.10 In Discussion with Shaina Fawn & Tyee Tilghman

    Our Guest today is Tyee Tilghman & Shaina Fawn Co-founders of Wellbeing in Entertainment and Creative Arts (WECA) https://www.wellbeinginentertainment.org/ WECA is a non-profit based in Los Angeles whose mission is to bring wellbeing standards to the entertainment industry in the USA. WECA is...

  14. S3 EP9 In Discussion with Vivien Parry

    Our guest today is Vivien Parry http://vivienparry.com/home/ Vivien is a seasoned actress with a robust career spanning stage, screen, and radio. Her theatrical resume features performances in renowned productions like Les Miserables, Cabaret, Mamma Mia!, and Top Hat. She has collaborated with...

  15. S3 EP8 In Discussion with Thalia Goldstein

    Our Guest today is Thalia Goldstein https://www.thaliagoldstein.com/ Thalia is a former professional actress, dancer, and lifelong theatre nerd. She is currently an associate professor and director of the Applied Developmental Psychology program in the Department of Psychology at George Mason...

  16. S3 EP7 In Discussion with Bella Merlin

    Our guest today is Bella Merlin http://www.bellamerlin.com/ Bella has been working for over twenty-five years in theatre, film, television and radio. She is Professor of Acting and Directing at the University of California, Riverside and is the author of several books on acting. Including The...

  17. S3 EP6 In Discussion with Dr. Suzie J. Jarmain

    Our Guest today is Dr. Suzie J. Jarmain https://www.linkedin.com/in/suziejjarmain/ Ph.D. (Theatre Performance), MA Applied Theatre Studies, Pg. Dip (Theatre Directing), BCA (Acting). Dr. Suzie J. Jarmain is an actor, theatre artist, director, educator, coach, mentor and practice-based scholar…

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  18. S3 EP5 In Discussion with Dr. Jessica Hartley (Part 2)

    Welcome to part 2 of our two part podcast where we continue our discussion with Dr. Jessica Hartley on Neurodivergence in acting training and educating the educators. If you missed part one in episode 4 I strongly suggest you listen to it first before diving into this one. Just to recap: Jessica…

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  19. S3 EP4 In Discussion with Dr. Jessica Hartley (Part 1)

    Our Guest today is Dr. Jessica Hartley PART 1 of 2 https://www.cssd.ac.uk/staff-profiles/jessica-hartley Rupturing the cycles of Shame in Education, TEDx Royal Central Jessica was a successful drama teacher and Head of Drama in comprehensive schools across London and the South East of England and...

  20. S3 EP3 In Discussion with Lou Platt

    Our guest today is Lou Platt https://www.artistwellbeing.co.uk/ Lou is Founder & Director of the Artist Wellbeing Company in Birmingham, England. She began supporting the mental health of those working in creative industries in 2012. Her qualifications and experience in Dramatherapy, Clinical...

  21. S3 EP2 In Discussion with Jani Lauzon

    Our guest today is Jani Lauzon https://www.janilauzon.com/ Jani is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist of Métis/French/Finnish ancestry. She’s a Writer/Actor/Director/Musician and Puppeteer. She is a 9 time Dora Mavor Moore nominated actress, a three time Juno nominated singer/songwriter, a…

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  22. S3 EP. 1 In Discussion with Mariel Pastor

    Our Guest today is Mariel Pastor www.character-mapping.com⁠ Mariel made the more-obvious-than-it-seems progression from entertainment industry executive to mental health therapist - a move she’s never regretted. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Portland, Oregon, and an...

  23. S2 EP.12 In Discussion with Sara Lovett

    Our guest today is Sara Lovett. www.saralizlovett.com Instagram: @saralizlovett Facebook: Sara Lovett Author Sara is a writer, performer, expressive art therapist, and somatic movement educator. She holds a BFA in acting from The University of Texas at Austin, and an M.A. in Depth Psychology with…

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  24. S2 EP. 11 In Discussion with Alexandra Donnachie

    Our Guest today is Alexandra Donnachie https://www.alexandradonnachie.com/ Alex is an award-winning actress, award-nominated writer, theatre maker and voice actor. Her writer-performer credits include the critically acclaimed shows: twenty-eight, When We Died, and 3 Years, 1 Week and a Lemon...

  25. S2 EP10 In Discussion with Sarah Bedi

    Our guest today is Sarah Bedi. https://www.sarahbedi.org/ Sarah is a UK based director whose has mounted productions at Shakespeare’s Globe, Brighton Theatre Royal, Arcola theatre, The Young Vic and the oval house to name a few. She was also co-artistic director of BAZ Productions for 8 years…

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  26. S2 EP.9 In Discussion with Wendy Crewson

    Our Guest today is Wendy Crewson Wendy Crewson was the recipient of a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2015; and the Earle Grey Award, given to fewer than 32 collective recipients since 1986, in recognition by the ACCT and the Canadian Entertainment Industry, for Lifetime Achievement in…

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  27. S2 EP.8 In Discussion with Pat O'Toole

    Our guest today is Pat O’Toole https://www.patotoole.co.uk/ Pat is a life long learner and admits to being a work in progress. Currently she’s a Trainer, Facilitator and Coach for Business, Education and the Performing Arts. Her work encompasses being an acting tutor in drama school, management…

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  28. S2 EP.7 In Discussion with David Nellist

    Our guest today is UK actor David Nellist https://www.eamonnbedford.com/davidnellist/#squelch-taas-tab-content-0-1 Davey, as he likes to be called, has been an actor for over 20 years. He has worked in film television and theatre, appearing in london west end theatre productions such as Billy...

  29. S2 EP.6 In Discussion with Dr. Mark Seton

    Our guest today is Dr. Mark Seton https://www.actorswellbeingacademy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcaristonseton/ Dr. Seton is an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at The University of Sydney, Australia. He also teaches actor wellbeing in...

  30. S2 EP.5 In Discussion with Kari Iveland

    Our guest today is Kari Iveland Kari is a Norwegian singer and song maker who started her career in the mid 1980’s when She completed Vocal Performance-studies in Los Angeles and obtained a degree in musicology at the University of Oslo. She has released several albums and worked as a vocal…

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  31. S2 EP.4 In Discussion with Carlos Diaz

    Our Guest today is Carlos Diaz https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0224955/ Carlos is an actor/Voice actor, acting coach, dialect coach, director, writer, and father. He was born in Chile to Chilean parents and emigrated to Canada in 1974 a year after the military coup. He studied acting in New York City...

  32. S2 EP.3 In Discussion with Catherine McNally

    Our guest today is Catherine McNally www.mcnallykennedyacting.com Catherine is an award winning Canadian actor, educator, and acting coach with 36 years’ experience in theatre, t.v and film. She received a BA Honours at Queens’ University in Canada and studied at LAMDA in London England. In…

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  33. S2 EP.2 In Discussion with Emile Pandolfi

    Our guest today is Emile Pandolfi https://www.emilepandolfi.com Emile is professional pianist and entertainer based in south Carolina, USA. Emile has over 40 years of performance experience. and has recorded and released over 30 albums. Since his first release in 1991, Emile has sold over 4.5...

  34. S2 EP.1 In Discussion with Bill Key & Alan Powell (Co-hosts of Artists in Depth)

    To kick off season two of Artists in Depth I decided to have a conversation with my co-host Bill Key. A former actor turned therapist and still has his hand in the acting world with small projects here and there as well as being a musician. My background is in directing trauma-based narratives…

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  35. S1 EP.12 In Discussion with Jonathan Emond

    Our guest today is Jonathan Emond Jonathan does not fit our usual profile for guests being that he’s not established yet but it’s who he is as an artist that intrigues me. Jonathan is Huron Wendat, French, Polish and Canadian and at 26 years old he has many talents of which he pursues all. He’s a...

  36. S1 EP.11 In Discussion with Marcia Johnson

    Our Guest today is Marcia Johnson. Marcia is an actor, playwright, dramaturge and librettist. She was born in Jamaica and has lived in Toronto since the age of six. She became a WGC member when her 90-minute Fringe, play Perfect on Paper was commissioned for Sunday Showcase on CBC Radio in 2003....

  37. S1 Ep.10 In Discussion with Tomi Janežič

    Tomi Janežič is a Slovenian theatre director, professor at the Academy for Theatre, Radio, Film, and Television in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and a psychodrama psychotherapist. He is also one of the founders and the artistic director of the Studio for Research on the Art of Acting which runs its...

  38. S1 Ep.9 In Discussion with Dorothy Atabong

    Our guest today is Dorothy Atabong https://dorothyatabong.com/ Born in Cameroon, West Africa, Dorothy moved to the US as young woman. After graduating university as a biochemist in Michigan she moved to New York to study acting at the Neighbourhood Playhouse. She eventually settled in Toronto...

  39. S1 Ep.8 In Discussion with Joanne Vannicola

    Our guest today is Joanne Vannicola. https://joannevannicola.com/ Jo is a Canadian artist who’s first prominent role was in the teen drama 9B, for which they received a Gemini Award nomination for Best Actress in 1989. In 1991, they won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance in Maggie's...

  40. S1 Ep.7 In Discussion with Sonia Gemmiti

    Our guest today is Sonia Gemmiti https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3557507/ Sonia has a distinguished decade-long career as a Set Designer, working on notable films such as Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak and Suicide Squad. In 2016 She was nominated for the Art Directors Guild - Excellence in Design...

  41. S1 Ep.6 In Discussion with Schelby Jean-Baptiste

    Our guest today is Schelby Jean-Baptiste. https://agencemva.com/fr/artistes/schelby-jean-baptiste/ Schelby is a Haïtian Canadian actress and filmmaker based in Montreal. She’s known for her roles on Television and the big screen such as Trécee in 'Unité 9', Marie-Carmel in 'L'Heure Bleue' and…

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  42. S1 Ep.5 In Depth with Rupinder Nagra

    Our guest today is Rupinder Nagra. https://www.rupindernagra.com/ Rupinder was born in Punjab, India and grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He’s known for his critically acclaimed and award winning portrayal of Amal Kumar in the feature film 'Amal'. The film itself won over 20 awards...

  43. S1 Ep.4 In Depth with Anand Jaggernauth

    Our guest today is Anand Jaggernauth. http://anandsart.com/ Anand is a visual artist born and raised on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad. With a successful career in Geophysics he had little time to pursue his art yet always had a hand in it. After his brothers passing he made the...

  44. S1 Ep.3 In Depth with Juan Carlos Velis

    Our Guest today is Juan Carlos Velis https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1146884/ Juan Carlos started His acting career in TV at the age of three, in his native El Salvador. When he was eight, he made his film debut in Paper Boat, a film that represented El Salvador, for which he received critical…

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  45. S1 Ep.2 In Depth with Gary Oliver

    Our Guest today is UK based actor Gary Oliver. https://garyoliveractor.com/ Gary began his career in the Theatre most notably seasons at the Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company He's worked with many great directors including Rufus Norris, Sir Trevor Nunn and David Farr.…

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  46. S1 Ep.1 In Depth with Kate Drummond

    Our Guest artist today is Kate Drummond https://www.katedrummond.com/ Kate is a multi-award winning Canadian actress with an extensive list of credits in film, television and video games. She is widely known for her role in the People’s Choice Award winning show, Wynonna Earp, streaming on…

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  47. Artists in Depth - A podcast about wellbeing in the artistic process

    UPDATED: Co-host and creator Alan Powell reflects on how the podcast series has evolved over 5 seasons and his continual curiosity that keeps him engaged with his guest artists exploring how their wellbeing shapes their identity and influences their creativity. subscribe here.

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    This clip from our discussion with Kate encapsulated everything that Artists in Depth stands for and that we all can relate too, including her fearless search for herself through the artistry of acting to fusing with characters she plays to her achilles heal of needing approval and finding her...

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A podcast about wellbeing in the artistic process. Join us and reflect on your journey & artist within. Subscribe where you listen to your podcasts.An Actor Care® projectSponsored by Equity Showcase

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Alan Powell, Nicole Powell

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