Living in the Arts

It’s Not Just the Art Factory with Props Wizard Jim Guy

Today’s interview is with Jim Guy (he/him), legendary props wizard. Jim has propped an estimated 600 plays, musicals and operas. His work has appeared on and Off-Broadway, on tour, in print, on television, in museums and onstage. Jim was Properties Director at Milwaukee Repertory Theater for 24 seasons. In his “retirement” he now freelances, teaches, consults and serves as Membership Co-Chair and Past President of the Society of Props Managers (S*P*M). We’re going to learn about his upcoming book “Firearms Safety for Stage”, finding fun, perspective, and personal connection in the workplace, and steeling yourself to rejection.  One takeaway I can offer you already? Ask yourself ‘what did I learn from this?’  If you enjoyed this interview, find Jim online at @JimGuyProps [https://www.instagram.com/jimguyprops/].    Transcript Available Here! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rjnBpI1IqookN3tqNcpAvLpqjTSLByWF-lk-Y4HWLSI/edit?usp=drive_link]   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Living Arts Detroit.

Teaching is Crowdwork with Visual Artist Stephanie Mae Richwell

Today’s interview is with Stephanie Mae Richwell (she/her) visual artist and is one of Living Arts’ Resident Teaching Artist. With a community centered mindset and a heart for working in her purpose, Stephanie has been with Living Arts for ten years. We’re going to learn about art with a therapeutic lens, arts accessibility, and finding our own authentic process. One takeaway I can offer you already? Making art can just feel good.  If you enjoyed this interview, find Stephanie online at @Mistakes_Are_Magic [https://www.instagram.com/mistakes_are_magic/].  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Living Arts Detroit.   There's some fuzz on a mic in this episode, we promise we're working on this issue for the future!

Fail Fast with Brand & Marketing Advisor Josh Weaver

Today’s interview is with Josh Weaver (he/him), an ad-man and former social media marketer at Zappos, Exploding Kittens, and a variety of start ups. We’re going to learn about being on reality television, conventional marketing, and finding the art in everything.  One takeaway I can offer you already? Know your own Core Values.  Mentioned in this Episode: Exploding Kittens Marvel Unlimited Noodlin’ with Josh [https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hgwj7WZooPHOKNFJl1x6F?si=2681eaca648d42a9] Hot Dad Radio  [https://www.twitch.tv/hotdadradio]   If you enjoyed this interview, find Josh Weaver online at EatMoreTinyTrees [https://www.instagram.com/eatmoretinytrees/] on instagram.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Living Arts Detroit.  Transcript Available Here! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j45yw5D_yYYWZvzw9-izn7f4Tb5Ci0JPMJPK8kXqGY0/edit?tab=t.0]

Lean into Relationships with Josh Simons

Today’s interview is with Josh Simons (he/him), tabletop game designer, community manager, and digital marketing professional. We’re going to learn about creating a business, translating your skills, and how AI pales in comparison to lived experience. One takeaway I can offer you already? The creative process is what makes art worth it. For more, stay tuned:    Hey folks, April for the Arts is UNDERWAY and Living Arts needs your help to stay financially viable during these wild times. Visit bit.ly/aprilforthearts [http://bit.ly/aprilforthearts] to check out what livestream events and donation incentives we’ve got going on! Don’t miss our 25 Hour DANCEATHON [https://secure.qgiv.com/event/danceathon/] event on April 25-26 either, it’s sure to be a chaotic and fun way to celebrate Living Arts’ 25th anniversary. For more on that event, or other ways to support Living Arts’ work, visit livingartsdetroit.org [https://www.livingartsdetroit.org/] Now onto the show!   SHOW NOTES:   Mentioned in this Episode: Paragons [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brokendoorgames/paragons-the-roleplaying-game]  Broken Door Entertainment [https://www.brokendoor.shop/]   If you enjoyed this interview, find Josh Simons online at https://www.joshuamsimons.com/ [https://www.joshuamsimons.com/]   Submit your own community questions for our guests here [https://forms.gle/UmkGbihhiy3WrET46]!   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Living Arts Detroit.

Shake the Whole Thing with Miryam Johnson

Don't forget about April for the Arts! Living Arts' big online fundraising event and the 25 Hour Drop In Dance-a-thon [https://secure.qgiv.com/event/danceathon/], our real life and online event!  Today’s interview is with Miryam Johnson (she/her), award winning dancer, teaching artist, and Living Arts’ very own Out-of-School Arts Program Manager. In this inspiring and exciting conversation, we’re going to learn about finding your people, Black movement, and what’s being held in our spines. One takeaway I can offer you already? Listen to what your body is telling you. And wiggle. Right now.    Don't forget about April for the Arts! Living Arts' big online fundraising event and the 25 Hour Dance-a-thon [https://secure.qgiv.com/event/danceathon/], our real life and hybrid event!    Mentioned in this Episode: Penny Godboldo [https://www.pennygodboldo.com/] Collective Sweat Detroit [https://www.collectivesweatdetroit.org/]   If you enjoyed this interview, find Miryam online at @miryamgjohnson [https://www.instagram.com/miryamgjohnson/].     The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Living Arts Detroit.