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On this solo anniversary episode of The Backstage Creative I talk about the similarities between running ultramarathons and being an artist. 

Heather Augustine is a sound engineer currently getting ready to go out on tour with Mean Girls. We talk about her ten years of touring experience, making mistakes, and why she enjoys mixing shows. 

Miguel Flores is a Boston based production manager. We talk about setting boundaries, the Boston theater scene, and communication. 

Celia Kasberg is currently pursing her MFA at Carnegie Mellon University. We talk about working on a degree during a pandemic, advice for people looking for a college to go to, and the structure of a costume shop. 

Katie Spelman is a New York City based Choreographer. We talk about her work on Moulin Rouge, issues facing women in the industry, and how growing up in Chicago has influenced her work. 

Ana Maria Aburto is a New York City based painter. We talk about her favorite projects to work on, skills needed to do her job, and what she is excited about right now. 

Emma Ford is a New York City based drummer. We talk about the Australian theater scene, playing on the Australian production of Hamilton, and how running has benefitted her life. 

Tara Houston is a scenic designer and painter based in Louisiana. We talk about some of the issues in higher education, being a community based artist, and managing priorities.  

Paul Thompson is a Pittsburgh based bassist. We talk about being in the moment, what he likes about teaching, and the importance of keeping the music first. 

Harry Nadal is New York City based costume and scenic designer. We talk about knowledge being a safety net, how he gets unstuck in the design process, and what he is excited about right now. 

Beth Lake is a New York City based sound designer. We talk about deciding what projects to take on, her favorite parts of being an associate sound designer, and being a women in the sound world. 

Shantez Tolbut is a theater artist in New York City. We talk about Black Stage Everything, theater education, and entrepreneurial advice. 

German Martinez is a New York City based sound designer and audio engineer. We talk about taking time to ask big questions, the importance of telling first generation stories, and keeping calm as an audio engineer. 

Cynthia Meng is a New York City based musician. We talk about working on Hadestown, deciding when to leave a day job, and the benefits of thinking like an engineer. 

Jamie Roderick is a New York City based lighting designer. We talk about growing up in the theater industry. building rapport with other collaborators, and working on new works. 

Salmah Beydoun is a set designer who works in Mexico City and LA. We talk about Salmah's background in architecture, working in Mexico, and asking quality questions.  

Aria Evans is a Toronto based choreographer. We talk about elitism in the arts, inviting people into the artistic process, and body intelligence. 

Melissa Crespo is a multi-disciplinary theater artist based in New York City. We talk about decision fatigue, honesty with respect, and the Werking Artist podcast. 

Crystal Lee is a Toronto based production manager. We talk about the Canadian theater scene, how to make changes in the industry, and empowering others to do their jobs. 

Carolina Ortiz Herrera is a New York City based lighting designer. We talk about adaptability, supporting others' art, and the La Gente Network.