Rob and Dan's Podcast

Dan might live another year, Rob might kill him anyway...a good episode.

We talk about the Legacy success, and a shortened timeline. Ah well.

Rob's amazing prep for the ballet, Dan's battles. It's a good one.

Rob and Dan discuss the curtain speech for the Legacy and the privilege of Dan being in the back of the house. Plus the continuing story of Dan v. the Big C.

Rob describes working through the end of choreography for the Legacy ballet while Dan describes trying to work through the first weeks after diagnosis. A good episode, to be sure.

Rob and Dan discuss the progress on the new ballet, Dan discusses his cancer diagnosis. No big deal, right?

Rob and Dan discuss the effects of being Producer/Director/Writer of the Epstein piece.

The value of the bathtub to the creative experience. Rob's creative process, Dan's spirit of creative survival, 4 shows a year, if you can believe that.

We work on the innards of the upcoming ballet, and how to claw your way back to artistry from the oblivion of real life

Rob and Dan commiserate about all the stuff it takes to do the things we do. [should be a song, I think]

Think you're the only one who goes through the winding road of creativity and art? Join the club. You should really listen to this one.

Rob and Dan discuss the creation of the new ballet,The Legacy, which is using the music of their late friend and collaborator Mark Scarpelli.

Rob and Dan talk about the last shows, the next shows, the ballet and the moments...you understand.

A fascinating discussion of the rarest of nuanced moments in live performance.

Opening week for Implausible Deniability; Rob's work post Dance Festival and Dan's reached his limit.

Rob and Dan talk about Prince, new productions and "pulling it off".

The importance of the fire speech and the sports jacket hanging in the dressing room

Rob and Dan discuss dance and productions in converted movie theaters and small spaces.

Dan's in rehearsal, Rob's in rehearsal. The dark new play is getting good.

Dan discussed the darkness of a deep dive into pedophilia, Rob maintains sanity in the insane world of young dancers.

We celebrate our 100th episode by discussing Dan's new Epstein piece and the triggers we both inadvertantly spark. Pretty deep and dark.

Up for discussion today...Chalamet, Epstein, and the Clubs.

Being in a place nobody knows, exploring boundaries that no one sees. And then there's the other thing...

Rob and Dan discuss the point in a production when the creator and director have given it all to the piece and can' t do anything more , or want to. Come on, we've all been there...

Rob discusses breakthroughs and frustrations, Dan is just frustrated

We discuss the responsibility of the artist to use their talents for what they perceive as good, or necessary. A tough subject.

Rob speaks of the loss of his father. We open the discussion of the new ballet based on the music of Mark Scarpelli

Rob and Dan wander through the January doldrums. Even artists go through this... You?

Rob and Dan discuss the value of seeing the work in a single glance, or part of the work, or a glimpse of part of the work. It's hard to explain ...

Do we alter pacing to match the sonic ectoplasm of the room, or city, or country in which we perform?

What terrors lurk behind our creative minds? More than just demons--some might pass but others are with us forever. Is it because we're creators, or just mentally unstable? An unforgettably honest and resonant episode all artists should hear.

The art of fighting fear, accepting the future with the confidence of creativity, and finding a muted joy in the loss of a friend.

What do you call the folks by passing the arts booths at festivals? Numb browsers? Graphic Artist Meish Claus joins Dan for a lively discussion of a the differences between graphic and performing arts. All while Rob is out doing Nutcracker in America's Heartland,

As snowstorms loom, Rob has to decide when and if to close performances or trudge on to the shows. Also, what do you do when some folks will still find faults even in the best of shows?

Rob and Dan continue their narration of Nutcracker and Mary productions, new art and old friends.

Rob talks of learning efficiency through the stage, Dan bitches about the dryer at home. And you thought this business was glamorous.

Rob and Dan discuss the relentlessness of putting up productions, the clock, the calendar and the work. For anyone who does these thing or wants to, it's worth a listen

Probably the most honest and important episode of the season. If you're a working creative artist, you need to hear this.

A busy week, new interpretations of traditional performances, closing GirlsRoom., rehearsing Nutcracker and MARY and dealing with economics.

Rob and Dan discuss the process of designing the stage to fit the strengths of the cast as well as the strengths of the story.

Just in case you were wondering what side of the political fence we were on...

We discuss the effect of Fosse from the time he began until now. Oh, yeah, and a few other things as well.

Rob and Dan attempt to define parameters of new non-binary creations within dance and theater; the problems and the distant vision.

We discuss the role of social responsibility in the artist's works, and upcoming events.

Rob and Dan discuss Rob's adventures on the highway. Dan opens a new show with little fanfare. The fall schedule leans in on the heavy side for both of us

Josh sits in for Rob and we talk about his adventures abroad the Sarah and pirate radio.

What did Rob and Dan do on their summer vacations? How many pieces can Rob choreograph in 3 weeks? How many shows can Dan do at the same time?

Rob and Dan discuss illegal changes to existing works, rights of the creator, and the end of season 2. Fun, huh?

Rob talks of a leisurely 2 weeks before his season starts again, and Dan discusses the side effects of being a diabetic artist and the writing and producing 4 new works in the past 7 months. Oh yeah, and the reunion last Saturday.

Rob discussed upcoming classes and projects, Dan talks about the 30th anniversary of CYAC and then they take on sexual predation in the arts, especially young people. Another important episode