The Mirror Stage Podcast
by Marquicia Dominguez & Tycarius Cummings
Delve into the local Seattle arts and social justice scene with your hosts QuiQui Dominguez and Ty Cummings as they blend together interviews with local experts, personal stories from individuals in the community, and host reflections.
Episodes
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A Conversation with Paul Getzel of NAMI Seattle!
Episode 56: A Conversation with Paul Getzel! Hello and thank you for listening! Today, we talk with Paul Getzel, the Executive Director of NAMI Seattle. Join us as we discuss his mission to help people and families navigate their mental health journies. Be sure to check out our social media,...
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A Conversation with ChrisTiana ObeySumner! (Part 2)
Episode 55: A Conversation with Christiana ObeySumner! (Part 2) Hello and thank you for listening! Today, we talk with Christiana ObeySumner, founder of Epiphanies of Equity. Join us as we discuss their journey to bring equity and inclusion to the forefront. Be sure to check out our social media,...
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A Conversation with ChrisTiana ObeySumner! (Part 1)
Episode 54: A Conversation with ChrisTiana ObeySumner! (Part 1) Hello and thank you for listening! Today, we talk with ChrisTiana ObeySumner, founder of Epiphanies of Equity. Join us as we discuss her journey to bring equity and inclusion to the forefront. Be sure to check out our social media,...
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Ty and QuiQui Take on... Healing Justice!
Episode 53: Ty and Quiqui Take on… Healing Justice! Hello and thank you for listening! Today, we take on Healing Justice. Join us as we share our personal healing experiences and discuss how they affected us. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube channel to learn more about...
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A Conversation With Cheryl Delostrinos of Y-WE!
Episode 52: A Conversation with Cheryl Delostrinos of Y-WE! Hello and thank you for listening! Today, we talk with Cheryl Delostrinos of Young Women Empowered, aka Y-We. Join us as we discuss her journey from AU Collective to where she is today. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or...
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Black History Month: Ty and QuiQui Take On... ARTE NOIR!
Episode 51: Ty and QuiQui Take on ARTE NOIR! Hello and thank you for listening! Today, Angie Bolton interviews us about our visit to ARTE NOIR! Join us as we discuss Once Upon a Spacetime and how this visit impacted us. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube channel to learn...
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Black History Month: A Conversation with Vivian Phillips!
Episode 50: A Conversation with Vivian Phillips! Hello and thank you for listening! Today, we’ll be speaking with Vivian Philips, the founder of ARTE NOIR (among other things!). Join us as we discuss Vivian’s history in the Seattle arts community and how she’s helping it evolve. Be sure to check...
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Ty and QuiQui Take on... Reading!
Episode 49: Ty and Quiqui Take On… Reading! Hello and thank you for listening! Today, we take on reading Omari’s book, Transforming Society’s Failure. Join us as we discuss what we learned from, and felt about Omari’s autobiography. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube…
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A Conversation with Omari Amili!
Hello and thank you for listening! Today, we speak with author and community activist, Omari Amili. Join us as we learn more about his journey through the prison- to-school pipeline and how he’s working to dismantle unjust systems. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube…
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Ty and QuiQui Take on... Healing Through Art!
Episode 47: Ty & QuiQui Take on... Healing Through Art! Hello and thank you for listening! Today, Ty and QuiQui take on Healing Through Art. Here, Angie Bolton joins us as we continue our conversation about how art can be used as a tool for healing and growth. Be sure to check out our social…
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A Conversation with Nikkita Oliver!
Episode 46: A Conversation with Nikkita Oliver! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Nikkita Oliver. Here, we discuss their political efforts and their role in Creative Justice. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube channel to learn more about...
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Ty and QuiQui Take on Nutrition!
Episode 45: Ty & QuiQui Take on Nutrition! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to the FIRST episode of our new series, Ty and QuiQui Take On… Here, we continue our conversation about anti-inflammatory foods and mindful eating, and explore how the two of us are aiming to implement those…
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A Conversation with Michelle Babb!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Dietitian and Nutritionist, Michelle Babb. Here, we learn more about anti-inflammatory foods and mindful eating. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube channel to learn more about past and future Mirror Stage...
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Meet the Writers of Expand Upon: Health Care!
Episode 43: Meet the Writers of Expand Upon: Health Care! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with the playwrights of Expand Upon: Health Care. Here, we speak with writers drew david combs and D.A. Navoti. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube…
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Meet the Cast of Expand Upon: Health Care!
Episode 42: Meet the Cast of Expand Upon: Health Care! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with the cast of Expand Upon: Health Care. Here, we speak with actors Amontaine Aurore, Drew Hobson, Sien Méndez, Hannah Saito, and Matty Synthandone. Be sure to check out our...
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Meet the Director of Expand Upon: Health Care!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with the director of Expand Upon: Health Care. Here, we speak with Kyleigh Archer. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube channel to learn more about past and future Mirror Stage happenings. Mirror Stage: Learn…
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Community Forum: Reproductive Justice and Maternal Health with Rainier Valley Community Clinic
Community Forum: Reproductive Justice and Maternal Health with Rainier Valley Community Clinic Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our Community Forum on Reproductive Justice and Maternal Health with Rainier Valley Community Clinic. Here we speak with Jade Jost, Debbie Mudliar, and Tara...
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A Conversation with Julia Marks of Legal Voice!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Legal Voice. Here we speak with Attorney Julia Marks. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube channel to learn more about past and future Mirror Stage happenings. Mirror Stage: Learn more about everything we…
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A Conversation with Surge Reproductive Justice!
Episode 39: A Conversation with Surge Reproductive Justice Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Surge Reproductive Justice. Here we speak with the former Co-Director, E. N. West. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube channel to learn more about...
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South Seattle Stories (Part 8): Meet East African Community Services!
Episode 38: South Seattle Stories (Part 8): Meet East African Community Services! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with East African Community Services. Here we speak with Education Coordinators Rachel Friendland and AJ Musa. Be sure to check out our social media,...
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South Seattle Stories (Part 7): Meet Kandelia!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Kandelia. Here we speak with Community Engagement Manager Sieng Douangdala, and Volunteer Coordinator Baeda Makka-Agonafer. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube channel to learn more about past and future...
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Meet Megan Carleton, Our New Production Manager!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Megan Carleton, our new Production Manager! Here we learn more about Megan while speaking about storytelling and the impact Megan’s family had along her journey to Mirror Stage. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or...
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A Conversation with Ashley McGirt!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Ashley McGirt, the founder and CEO of the Therapy Fund Foundation. Here we speak about mental health and wellness, and learn more about what brought Ashley to the mental health field and how she is making an impact on the POC...
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Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Assistant Director!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Christian Zumbado, the Assistant Director for our production of The Squirrel Plays. In this episode, we take a look behind the scenes of The Squirrel Plays and tell you about what was happening backstage during the show. Mirror...
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Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Prop Designer!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Jessamyn Bateman-Iino, the prop designer for our production of The Squirrel Plays. In this episode, we take a look behind the scenes of The Squirrel Plays and tell you about how the props create the show’s ambiance. Mirror Stage:...
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Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Set Designer!
Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Set Designer! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Craig Wollam, the set designer for our production of The Squirrel Plays. In this episode, we take a look behind the scenes of The Squirrel Plays and tell you about how the set evolves...
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Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Costume Engineer!
Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Costume Engineer! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Julia Logan Trimarco, the costume engineer for our production of The Squirrel Plays. In this episode, we take a look behind the scenes of The Squirrel Plays and tell you about how...
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Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Realtor/Exterminator/Animal Control!
Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Realtor/Exterminator/Animal Control! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Angie Bolton, who plays three roles in our production of The Squirrel Plays, the Realtor, the Exterminator, and the Animal Control Officer. In this episode, we...
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Behind The Squirrels: Meet Man and Wife!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Valerie Ryan Miller and Jason Marr, the leads of our production of The Squirrel Plays. In this episode, we take a look behind the scenes of The Squirrel Plays and tell you about what brings Man and Wife to their new neighborhood....
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Behind the Squirrels: Meet the Lighting Designer!
Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Lighting Designer! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Savannah Van Leuvan, the lighting designer for our production of The Squirrel Plays. In this episode, we take a look behind the scenes of The Squirrel Plays and tell you about how...
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Behind the Squirrels: Meet the Neighbors!
Behind The Squirrels: Meet the Neighbors! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Serin Ngai, Caitlin Frances Branston, and Emily Hoffman, cast members in our upcoming production of The Squirrel Plays. In this episode, we take a look behind the scenes of The Squirrel...
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Meet the Playwright of The Squirrel Plays, Mia McCullough!
Episode 33: Meet the Playwright of The Squirrel Plays, Mia McCullough! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with the playwright of The Squirrel Plays, Mia McCullough. In this episode, QuiQui slowly realizes how much of a fan of Mia’s they are. We also give our listeners...
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A Conversation with Mercedes Sanchez!
Episode 32: A Conversation with Mercedes Sanchez! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Mercedes Sanchez, the director of development, communications and community education and outreach at Cedar River Clinics. Here, we speak with her about the state of reproductive...
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A Conversation with Maria Kolby-Wolfe!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Maria Kolby-Wolfe. Here we speak about her work as President and CEO of Washington Women’s Foundation (WaWF), and she shares with us tales of all she has learned over the course of her work in the world of non profit. Be sure to...
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South Seattle Stories (Part 6): Black and Tan Hall
Episode 30: South Seattle Stories (Part 6): Black and Tan Hall Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Black and Tan Hall. Here we speak with Karen Toering and Naudia Miller. Here we chat about what brought them to be the community leaders they are today. We also give...
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A Conversation with Colorful Pages!
Episode 30: A Conversation with Colorful Pages! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Colorful Pages. Here we speak with Colorful Pages Founder and Director of Colorful Pages: Kaitlin Kamalei (KK) Brandon. We also give our listeners a peek into what our next in…
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A Conversation with Highline Botanical Gardens!
Episode 29: A Conversation with Highline Botanical Gardens! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Highline Botanical Gardens. Here we speak with Luanne Coachman, the Leader of the garden’s board of Directors. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or youtube...
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Meet the Actors of Expand Upon: Income Inequality!
Episode 28: Meet the Actors of Expand Upon: Income Inequality! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with the Expand Upon: Income Inequality actors. Here we speak with: Rosslyn Cornejo, Lee Yang, Anubhuti Sood, and Andrew Litzky. We also debrief on our Contexpo series…
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Meet the Playwrights of Expand Upon: Income Inequality!
Episode 27: A Conversation with Mary E Brown and Nelle Tankus! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with EXPANDUPON: Income Inequalty Playwrights. Here we speak with our writers Mary E. Brown and Nelle Tankus. Here we talk about how they approach writing, their favorite...
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A Conversation with New Members of the Mirror Stage Family!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with the two newest additions to the Mirror Stage family Amanda Kristine our Social Media Specialist, and Alexandra our External Relations Assistant. Here we speak with them about what led them to Mirror Stage, and we also give our...
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A Conversation with House Our Neighbors!
Episode 24: A Conversation with House Our Neighbors! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with House Our Neighbors: Seattle Social Housing Initiative. Here we speak with Camille Gix, a member of the Advocacy team and steering committee, and fellow steering committee…
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A Conversation with Vanishing Seattle!
Episode 23: A Conversation with Vanishing Seattle! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Vanishing Seattl’s founder Cynthia Brothers and find out how you can see diverse arts around Seattle. We also give our listeners more details on our arts/workshop series…
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South Seattle Stories (Part 5) - Reel Youth
South Seattle Stories (Part 5) - REEL YOUTH Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with the hard working team behind REEL YOUTH, an organization that focuses on getting young people of color interested in film. Here we chat about their latest camp, their future hopes and...
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South Seattle Stories (Part 4): Meet SEEDArts!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with SEEDArts Director Kathy Fowells, and Rainer Arts Center manager Ben Leiataua. Here we learn about how SEEDArts is having a positive impact on the South Seattle Arts community. Learn more about their interesting history with art…
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A Conversation with Aaron Dixon!
Episode 19: A Conversation with Aaron Dixon! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Seattle Black Panther Party Co-founder Aaron Dixon. Here he tells us stories of his upbringing, his history, and what his second book is all about. He shares with us his hopes for the...
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A Conversation With Rainier Valley Midwives!
Episode 18: A Conversation with Rainier Valley Midwives! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our fourth installment of South Seattle Stories; a conversation with Rainer Valley Midwives. Here we chat with executive director Tara Lawal, and Community Outreach Coordinator Jade Jost about...
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A Conversation with Kristin Chambers!
Episode 17: A Conversation with Kristin Chambers! Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with local musician Kristin Chambers. Here she gives us a peek at her creative past, shares her music with us, and gets us pumped for her holiday variety show: Snow Globe. Be sure to...
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Episode 16: A Conversation with new Mirror Stage staff members Tycarius Cummings and Sien Méndez!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with our new staff members Tycarius Cummnigs and Sien Méndez. Learn about their theatre roots, and what drew them to be a part of the Mirror Stage family. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or YouTube channel to learn…
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A Conversation with Ana Maria Campoy
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our conversation with Ana Maria Campoy. Here we discuss her work in the theater community, as well as the impact she is making in the Lower Yakima Valley. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or YouTube channel to learn more about past and...
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South Seattle Stories (part 3) - Meet South Seattle Emerald founder Marcus Green!
Hello and thank you for listening! Welcome to our third installment of South Seattle Stories. In this month’s episode, we interview South Seattle Emerald founder and publisher, Marcus Green. Be sure to check out our social media, website, or YouTube channel to learn more about past and future...
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Delve into the local Seattle arts and social justice scene with your hosts QuiQui Dominguez and Ty Cummings as they blend together interviews with local experts, personal stories from individuals in the community, and host reflections.
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