Talk About the Industry

20/04/2021

Check out Episode 13, now live, featuring Taryn Kaschock Russell!

In this episode, Matt sits down with former dancer and director of the Harkness Dance Center, Taryn Kaschock Russell. We talk about her career as a dancer, our time together at Hubbard Street, and her journey into Artistic Leadership.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-about-the-industry/id1514054289

Or at http://www.mmiller-lighting.com/tati-podcast

And! Check out the Future Dance Festival presented by the 92nd Street Y’s Harkness Dance Center.

15/04/2021

Talk About the Industry is back with a brand new episode featuring the one and only:

Taryn Kaschock Russell

*Full episode airs later this month!

19/12/2020

In episode 012, Matt sits down with Arts Administrator extraordinaire Laura Sweet. They talk about their shared connection to Nebraska, Laura's work as a leader and mentor in the arts, as well as how COVID-19 is affecting her day to day decisions as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Des Moines Performing Arts.

If you’d like to find out more about Laura and her work, you can find her professional profile on Linkedin or you can visit desmoinesperformingarts.org

Please also visit wemakeevents.org or saveourstages.com for more information about helping the Live Events industry and its workers stay afloat.

16/10/2020

In episode 011 Matt sits down with Lighting Designer Fabian Yeager. We talk about the process of lighting corporate events for Microsoft, why it's people that are important, work-life balance, and examine why he made such a sh*tty assistant.

If you’d like to find out more about Fabian and his work, please visit: www.yeagerdesign.com. Or you can find him on LinkedIn under Fabian Yeager of Yeager Design, LLC.

18/09/2020

In episode 010, Matt interviews Dancer, Choreographer, & all around wonderful human, Jonathan Fredrickson. They talk about how the arts influenced his childhood, the balance between intention and choreographic movement, as well as how being biracial has affected Jonathan’s life and his perspective on the current social climate.

If you’d like to find out more about Jonathan and his work, please visit his artist page on the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch website, www.pina-bausch.de

You can also find him on Instagram

14/09/2020

Get ready for a brand new episode of Talk About the Industry!

Matt sits down with dancer and choreographer, Jonathan Fredrickson.

Episode 010 airs later this week!

02/09/2020

TATI host, Matt Miller got to work on a gig with Kurt Elling this past week! If you’re a jazz fan, check out the stream from both shows!

24/08/2020

15/08/2020

In Episode 009, Matt sits down with dance writer, culture critic, and academician, Lauren Warnecke. We talk about her career in dance, applying the principles of sports science to dancer performance, how she approaches arts criticism, COVID-19’s effect on the industry, and much more!

If you’d like to find out more about Lauren and her work, please visit www.artintercepts.org or www.seechicagodance.com. You can also find Lauren on Twitter, where her handle is .

Lastly, don't forget to pick up a copy of the e-book she co-authored entitled Discover Your Dance Career here: www.danceadvantage.net/discover-your-dance-career/

03/08/2020

The next episode of Talk About The Industry airs on August 15! Get to know dance writer, culture critic, and academician, Lauren Warnecke.

29/07/2020

Did you listen to episode 008 of Talk About the Industry yet? Tune into Matt's conversation with Todd Clark and find TATI on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

21/07/2020

In Episode 008, Matt sits down with lighting designer, Todd Clark. We talk about his career as a lighting director, production manager, show caller, and Emmy Award winning lighting designer. Todd shares his wisdom from years of touring dance companies, lighting for camera, and show calling corporate events.

If you would like to find out more about Todd and his work, please visit his website www.tlclight.com

10/07/2020

Don't forget to listen to Matt's chat with Garrett Anderson, Artistic Director of Ballet Idaho in this week's episode of Talk About the Industry!

06/07/2020

In episode 007 Matt sits down with Garrett Anderson, the Artistic Director of Ballet Idaho. We talk about his impressive career in dance, the balance he strikes curating both ballet and contemporary work, as well as how COVID-19 has affected the choices he's making in this tumultuous climate.

If you’d like to find out more about Garrett, and Ballet Idaho, please visit their website at www.balletidaho.org

You can also find them on Instagram, where their handle is

Be sure to listen to the company’s podcast Ballet Idaho: Out Loud on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at www.anchor.fm/ballet-idaho

22/06/2020

In episode 006, Matt sits down with Lighting Designer, Professor, and all around fantastic person Laurel Shoemaker. They talk about what it takes to be a professional lighting designer, how Laurel built her multi-faceted career, and also the ever important subject of "How Not to be the Shmoo."

If you’d like to find out more about Laurel and her work, please visit her website, www.lshoemakerdesign.com

Or you can find her faculty bio on the University of Nebraska’s Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film website, https://arts.unl.edu/theatre-and-film/faculty/laurel-shoemaker

10/06/2020

Wishing our latest guest, Michael Downs a very happy birthday!!

Don't forget to check out Matt's conversation with Michael in episodes 004 & 005!

In episodes 4 & 5, Matt sits down with Michael Downs a career production and scenic designer of events, experiences, and environments. In this two-part interview, Michael and Matt talk about how he went from being the “kid who never left the art hall” to becoming a veteran creative mind whose im...

08/06/2020

In episodes 004 & 005, Matt sits down with Michael Downs a career production and scenic designer of events, experiences, and environments. In this two-part interview, Michael and Matt talk about how he went from being the “kid who never left the art hall” to becoming a veteran creative mind whose impressive, multi-disciplinary career includes over 900 productions and events to his credit.

We would also like to extend our thanks to Michael for designing and executing the incredible logo for our podcast!

If you’d like to find out more about Michael and his work, please visit his website at www.downsart.net

You can see video reels of his work here:
Downsart Reel (General) - https://vimeo.com/327192690
Downsart Reel (TV & Animation) - https://vimeo.com/327107284

Or you can find him on LinkedIn or on Instagram, where his handle is

02/06/2020

Black Lives Matter

29/05/2020

Episode 003 is all about Choreographer, Robyn Mineko Williams. We talk about her career as a dancer and choreographer, her incredible taste in both music and artists, as well as her collaborative approach to creativity.

Also, check out her collaboration with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, "Undercover Episode 018: Home Video." This event launches digitally TODAY at 6:30pm Central Time, you can find it on robynminekowilliams.com, on hubbardstreetdance.com, and also on Vimeo.

27/05/2020

In episode 002, Matt sits down with Lighting Designer, Author, and Contemporary Dance Touring Veteran Steve Shelley. We talk about the wisdom of Tom Skelton, the process of writing his renowned textbook A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting, and swap some stories about touring scenarios that "burned a lot of brain oil".

26/05/2020

Meet our host, Matt Miller in episode 001!

In this episode, Matt talks about why he started the podcast, how COVID-19 has affected his calendar, as well as how connecting with his network of colleagues and friends has helped him find value in this particular career.

25/05/2020

Talk About the Industry is now live! Check out our first three episodes featuring our host Matt Miller, Lighting Designer and Author Steve Shelley, and Choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams!

21/05/2020

Hey Everyone! Check out the trailer episode of my brand new podcast, Talk About the Industry. Where we interview some amazing professionals from all over the Arts & Entertainment Industry. The podcast goes live on Memorial Day (May 25th) and new episodes drop every other week. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts...

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19/05/2020