Arts District the Podcast

In this episode, we speak with Carine Rice, the program director of Junior Players! We talk about how the Junior Players continues to empower young voices through fun and inclusive theater programs!

In this episode, we speak with Patrick Emile, the creator of The Writer Wrong Podcast! We talk about how the podcast came together with the help of Kickstarter and all of the work that goes into producing a chapter-based, fiction serial podcast! 

In this episode, we speak with Raphael Parry, Executive and Artistic Director for Shakespeare Dallas! We dive into his background, his journey with theatre, and the state of the theatre industry at the moment! 

Being a creative professional isn't always a cut-and-dry as it may seem. You may need to work additional jobs for supplemental income. You may find yourself diving into more than one creative field at once. And you also may have no idea what to do or how to do it—just that you want to pursue your creative passions as your career. Enter Jill Allison Bryan. She's the magical woman behind Creative Oasis Coaching, which focuses on helping passionate creatives organize and manage their careers! 

In this episode, Jill tells us about her business, how she's helped some of her clients gain confidence in their creative careers, and why a Dolly Parton quote might be the closest thing she has to a mantra! 

Whether it was online or in person, you've definitely seen her work in the past few months! She's the dedicated founder of the Danielle Georgiou Dance Group, and she's also working on and she's also working on an upcoming production called Things Missing/Missed. In this episode we talk about everything Danielle's been up to since her last appearance on the podcast and how she's dealt with the pandemic from a theatre and performance point-of-view. 

It's our one year anniversary! We have had such an amazing journey producing Arts District for you, and we are super excited for the many, many more episodes to come!

This episode, we dive into some highlights from the past year, including moments from some of your favorite guests! 

Home buying can be an intimidating thing to consider as an artist, but Mikey's here to explain why it might make more sense than renting and how to properly finance a new house! 

Erin and Devin wanted a place to connect and collaborate with emerging artists, so they created one. They talk with Sterling about networking, possibilities, and being 25.

Mariah does a tarot reading for the DFW theatre community. She and Sterling talk about the collapse and eventual rebirth of our industry, oppression of BIPOC voices, and justice.

64% of our listeners said they are almost NEVER get paid for their work as artists. How can we change that?  Tori Dunlap is a nationally-recognized millennial money and career expert. After saving $100,000 at age 25, Tori quit her corporate job in marketing and founded Her First $100K to fight financial inequality by giving women actionable resources to better manage their money. She has helped over 200,000 women negotiate salary, pay off debt, build savings, and invest. 

Sterling is joined by Aaron Mateo Arroyo to talk about Shakespeare and how his works are still appreciated for their social commentary. Plus, listen for Aaron's favorite books on acting! 

Sterling catches up with Emily P. Faith to talk about therapeutic drama, hospital clowns, and creating safe spaces in our industry. 

Sterling is joined by local DFW artist, Ryan Matthieu Smith! He shares his incredible story of working in theatre and sharing his artistic vision, all while losing his eyesight. 

Sterling is joined by Lauren LeBlanc to chat about being a parent-artist, community, and what PAAL is doing to elevate the national standard of care for caregivers in the performing arts.

For more information about PAAL, visit their thriving Facebook community.

Sterling talks with Kim Titus about DFW, AEA, EMC, and the alphabet soup of joining Equity. Kim serves as the Liaison Chair of Actors Equity Association for the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area.  

Sterling covers how you, as an actor or artist, can use social media to land your next gig, how to make your profile an extension of your resume, and what NOT to do with your Instagram account.

This week, Sterling talks to Jordan Fraker who is a professional portrait photographer in Dallas. Jordan has a fascinating story and talks about how he got into photography and why he loves the art of photography. PLUS: listen all the way until the end for a super special announcement—what could it be?!