Entertainment Episodes

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June 5, 2023

Betsy Kagen: Editor, Film & Television

No, but really, what do you do as an editor for movies, tv shows and documentaries? Well, as it turns out, it depends… Betsy shares her experiences on a range of projects and how each one is a little bit different. She walks us through her day depending on what type of project she’s on, what stage of filming they’re in, or when she was brought in to work on the project. As an editor, she plays a role in creative decision-making that can be a huge asset throughout the filming process to ensure al...
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June 2, 2020

Episode 7: Cori & Ian, Actors and Producers (Part 2)

No, but really, what do you do as an actor and producer (part 2)? Inclusive, accessible, representative. These are some of the core tenets that Cori & Ian and the rest of their creative partners at Via Brooklyn have built into their theatre company. In the second half of our conversation about their work we dive into the physical and emotional technical skills they use as actors, as well as what they’ve learned along the way about running a theatre as a business. They share the core questions th...
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May 25, 2020

Episode 6: Cori & Ian, Actors and Producers (Part 1)

No, but really, what do you do as an actor and producer? Cori & Ian are actors, theatre producers, and a married couple who split their time and careers between the US and UK, so we have a lot to unpack in Part 1 of our interview. Today, they share what it’s like to have to defend acting as a career choice to people outside the industry, preparing for “the business of the business,” the benefits of of creating your own opportunities in the arts and how the pandemic is impacting regional theatre....