The Alabaster Theatre Podcast

Do you like to write? That dreamy novel, joke book, play or collection of poems is waiting for you! I hope after you listen to this episode you are inspired to start or return to your writing.

This is the uncut edition of two sisters who have been producing Christmas shows together for over 10 years. We hope you at least get a laugh out of this episode (if nothing else)

In this episode we talk to the creative director of Citipointe’s Christmas Spectacular! Jack Biggs is a Director, performer and creator who unpacks some of his personal experience and knowledge in producing a great Christmas Show! We hope you enjoy this chat between directors.

Bethany chats with Creative Director and Performer Jazz Morrison about what it takes to produce a massive outdoor Christmas Carols experience. Seeing 10,000 people each year the team at Springfield Carols gave us a sneak peak behind the scenes.

Fiona Lynch ran an elective at our Storytellers Conference for all performers. Part 2 is an insightful, practical and biblical look at boundaries and how to be a person of faith in the arts industry.

Fiona Lynch ran an elective at our Storytellers Conference in April for all performers. Part One focuses on how we can create and develop believable characters on stage by knowing the ultimate creator of mankind. Insightful and fun!

Recently we recorded a songwriting elective hosted by Essie Blase at our Storytellers Conference. Join Levi Nathaniel, Jesse Hill and Bethany Carlos in swapping songwriting stories in this fun and practical episode.

In this episode Bethany chats about the importance of making places and spaces for both professionals and amateurs in the performing arts industry.

In this episode Bethany has a chat with two theatre students, Ethan and Shayla. Sharing some personal experiences in navigating our Christian beliefs whilst participating in the performing arts industry.

Do you think you can fail at art? It’s a little controversial and it comes down to this.. what is the purpose of your creation? Let’s chat about the different purposes of your Art.

Sometimes we are so focussed on what we don’t have in making our dreams a reality, that we miss all the amazing opportunities and resources we do have. There is a lot of life that is up to you and it’s whatever you make it. Let’s chat about the possibilities!

Waking up the day after a successful run of shows is a bittersweet experience. In this episode Bethany chats with two performers (Ethan and Rachel) about how to practically work through post show blues.

Jesus was a powerful storyteller. Understanding the way he told His parables can help us today as modern storytellers and Jesus followers. Hope you have fun listening. 

In episode two we have a chat to Peter Blase who has been standing on stages big and small for over 30 years. Sharing his winning moments and absolute horror stories. Grab a cuppa and be inspired to take your passion on stage to a whole new level! 

In this episode I want to chat about the positive aspects to being an emotional person and how embracing it can make you a great artist. It can almost be seen as a God given super power, given by the ultimate emotional being.