The Fire Pit

In our finale episode we welcome Todd A. Jackson (he/they) to The Fire Pit. Todd is an actor/writer/filmmaker that's used the industry's shifted focus to streaming to his advantage making a name for himself on web series like Unrequited & I (Un)Do (which he wrote & directed on as well).Throughout this episode you'll hear Todd talk about his struggles with his mental health during COVID, how the civil unrest of 2020 awakened something in him as a Black man; why he thinks Chalet is an important story to tell right now & much more!So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.If you'd like to learn more about Todd feel free to follow him on Instagram: @itstoddfoolery

On this week's episode we welcome Emma Claye (she/her) to The Fire Pit. Emma is a multi-hyphenate artist from Maryland with a deep well of experience both as an actor & as a singer/songwriter; having traveled on the most recent Hamilton national tour and performed multiple times with SoFar Sounds.Throughout this episode you'll hear Emma reminisce on working multiple jobs in New York during the pandemic, navigate what it was like to mourn the loss of a family member from afar, what being a part of Chalet means to her & much more!So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.If you'd like to learn more about Emma feel free to follow her on Instagram: @emmaclaye_

On this week's episode we welcome Janna Jalla (she/her) to The Fire Pit. When Janna isn't taming the waves on the beaches of California she's showcasing her talents as an actor & model; having appeared in ads for the likes of Target, 24 Hour Fitness, and Amazon.Throughout this episode you'll hear Janna talk about what it was like to experience the pandemic in Singapore, how being a world away from her family affected her, how Chalet challenges her & much more!So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.If you'd like to learn more about Janna feel free to follow her on Instagram: @jannajalla

On this week's episode we welcome Havon "Von" Baraka (he/him) to The Fire Pit. Havon is a relentlessly hard working actor with over 100 (!) film & TV credits on his resume. He's also amassed a strong online following due to his presence in the burgeoning vertical mini-series scene.Throughout this episode you'll hear Havon talk about living back in his hometown of Atlantic City during the pandemic, how his autism effected his COVID experience, what he's learned about himself from his character in Chalet & much more!So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.If you'd like to learn more about Havon feel free to follow him on Instagram: @blackbrucewayne

On this week's episode we welcome Kelly Grago (she/her) to The Fire Pit. Kelly is a swiss army knife of a creative with various acting (stage, screen & mocap), writing & improv credits to her name; Law & Order: SVU, Warframe, Upright Citizens Brigade and Progressive Insurance to name a few.Throughout this episode you'll hear Kelly speak on the eerie atmosphere of New York in 2020, how she & her family navigated her father's battle with COVID, what intrigued her about Chalet & much more!So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.If you'd like to learn more about Kelly feel free to follow her on Instagram: @kellygrago

On this week's episode we welcome Tyler Bremer (he/him) to The Fire Pit. Tyler is prolific stage actor in the Southern California region having performed with the likes of South Coast Repertory, Garry Marshall Theater, Pasadena Playhouse, and the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles.Throughout this episode you'll hear Tyler chronicle how the pandemic challenged his relationship with his wife, explores what it feels like to bring a child into a "post-COVID" world, the unique way that he connects to his character in Chalet & much more!So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.If you'd like to learn more about Tyler feel free to follow him on Instagram: @tylermcboosh

On our inaugural episode we welcome Jesse LaTourette (she/them) to The Fire Pit. Jesse is a Shakespeare trained actor from the Pacific Northwest who has films like Boy Erased (with Nicole Kidman & Joel Edgerton), Shudder's V/H/S/99 & Netflix's There's Someone Inside Your House to their name.Throughout this episode you'll hear Jesse detail the absurdity of living in LA during 2020, the things they learned about their relationship with themselves & others in isolation, what drew them to Chalet & much more!So grab a snack, something warm to drink and settle in at The Fire Pit.If you'd like to learn more about Jesse feel free to follow them on Instagram: @jesselatourette