Whispers In The Wings | A Theatre Podcast
By Joshua Broadbent
Questions can be submitted on Instagram @WhispersInTheWings or via the Anchor App as a voice message which may be played during the episode.
Whispers In The Wings | A Theatre PodcastApr 17, 2022
Toolbox Talk: What's in your Stage Management Kit
In this weeks BONUS Toolbox Talk, Josh and Kelly deep dive into their SM Kits to discuss what are important items to have and what sort of kit you should purchase when you're starting out in the industry. We want to hear all about what you have in your kit, jump onto our Instagram and join the conversation.
Want to ask us a question, or share your experiences within theatre? Here’s how to reach us.
DM us on Instagram: @whispersinthewings
Email us: whispersinthewingspodcast@gmail.com
Leave us a voice message on Anchor.Fm
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Whispers In The Wings is produced by Marker Creative Co.
What's happening in 2022 for Josh and Kelly
After last weeks episode all about job hunting, this week Josh and Kelly announce they have some exciting news... they have found jobs!
In Act Two we find out what the hosts favourite part of backstage life, how to manage fatigue during long tech periods and if any changes need to be made for Auslan-interpreted performances.
Here's how to ask a question:
- DM us on Instagram: @whispersinthewings
- Email us whispersinthewingspodcast@gmail.com
- Leave us a voice message on Anchor.Fm
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Whispers In The Wings is produced by Marker Creative Co.
How to find a job in Stage Management
This week the Stage Management duo talk about their expereince in job hunting - from how to find them, where to find them and when is the right time to email.
In Act Two an annoymous listener writes in to get some help from the hosts on what to do when you've been offered a contract but then another potentially better offer comes your way.
Here's how to ask a question:
- DM us on Instagram: @whispersinthewings
- Email us whispersinthewingspodcast@gmail.com
- Leave us a voice message on Anchor.Fm
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Whispers In The Wings is produced by Marker Enterprises
Working on 9 to 5 (The Musical) - Stage Managers save the day!
In Act One this week Josh and Kelly talk about their experience on 9 to 5 after the production was struck by COVID, the hosts were given the opportunity to go above and beyond their duites as they stepped into new Stage Management roles to ensure the production was able to go ahead.
In Act Two the hosts welcome their first voice message asking the question "do you prefer when things go to plan or when they go wrong", as well as the frequently asked question "Do you need to be able to read music to call a show".
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Want to ask us a question, or share your experiences within theatre?
Here’s how to reach us:
DM us on Instagram: @whispersinthewings
Email us: whispersinthewingspodcast@gmail.com
Leave us a voice message on Anchor.Fm
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Follow us on Instagram: @whispersinthewings
Follow us on Twitter: @whispersitwings
Follow us on Facebook: Whispers In The Wings Podcast
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Whispers In The Wings is produced by Marker Enterprises
Toolbox Talk: Spiking
In this BONUS episode of Whispers in The Wings Josh and Kelly stand around the toolbox to discuss spiking. Find out what spiking is, why you spike, how you spike, and what you spike.
Want to ask us a question, or share your experiences within theatre? Here’s how to reach us.
DM us on Instagram: @whispersinthewings
Email us: whispersinthewingspodcast@gmail.com
Leave us a voice message on Anchor.Fm
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Follow us on Instagram: @whispersinthewings
Follow us on Twitter: @whispersitwings
Follow us on Facebook: Whispers In The Wings Podcast
Whispers In The Wings is produced by Marker Enterprises
Meet Stage Managers Josh and Kelly
Say hello to your hosts, Joshua Broadbent and Kelly Plank. On this introductory episode of Whispers In The Wings take a look behind the scenes of Josh and Kelly's careers as they discuss the differences between working in Australia and the UK.
Stick around for Act Two where they respond to questions related to being a Stage Management Swing and how to spike a chair.
Here's how to ask a question:
- DM us on Instagram: @whispersinthewings
- Email us whispersinthewingspodcast@gmail.com
- Leave us a voice message on Anchor.Fm
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Follow us on Instagram: @whispersinthewings
Follow us on Twitter: @whispersitwings
Follow us on Facebook: Whispers In The Wings Podcast
Whispers In The Wings is produced by Marker Enterprises
Trailer
Whispers in the Wings is a theatre podcast hosted by Joshua Broadbent and Kelly Plank, two Australian Stage Managers, with a world of experience.
Each episode is divided into two acts. In Act One we will dive into a specific topic related to theatre, from rehearsals to tech, touring life, show calling, the good the bad, the ugly and so much more. In Act Two will throw to you, allowing our listeners to ask questions, advice and share your own experiences.
Questions can be submitted via DM on instagram @whispersinthewings, or via whispersinthewingspodcast@gmail.com, or via the Anchor App as a voice message which we can play during the episode. All this information is in the show notes for each episode.
Find Whispers in the Wings wherever you find your podcasts.