Honoring Black Music in American Theatre with Lee Summers

Honoring Black Music in American Theatre with Lee Summers

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327703/fan_mail/new] In this episode of KeyBARD, Thembi sits down with Broadway veteran, writer, composer, director, and educator Lee Summers [https://leesummersshows.com/] for a powerful conversation about artistry, legacy, Black music, and intellectual property. Lee made his Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls, where he began studying what he calls “actor-proof” storytelling, which he describes as work that withstands changing casts and changing times. That early experience shaped a decades-long career spanning performance, writing, directing, and teaching. His work highlights many genres of Black music, through his off-Broadway musical From My Hometown [https://leesummersshows.com/portfolio-item/off-broadway-from-my-hometown/] (now licensed across the U.S. and Canada -- bring it to your town!) to his funk-driven Broadway-bound project The Funkentine Rapture [https://leesummersshows.com/portfolio-item/the-funkentine-rapture/], to his tribute to Ella Fitzgerald [https://leesummersshows.com/portfolio-item/ella-first-lady-of-song/], and so many more exciting projects. He is also the creator of the album Soulriginals [https://open.spotify.com/album/6Iv4FNZ4YzagtfJbc3YOnt?si=bD3Ug662QtuD8ysBceexDg], a celebration of classic soul that reflects the musical DNA woven throughout his theatrical work. * Learn more about Lee Summers and his work at his website [https://leesummersshows.com/] * Take a look at The Funkentine Rapture [https://leesummersshows.com/portfolio-item/the-funkentine-rapture/]  * Check out his album Soulriginals [https://open.spotify.com/album/6Iv4FNZ4YzagtfJbc3YOnt?si=bD3Ug662QtuD8ysBceexDg] * Follow Lee Summers on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/leesummers2/] KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan [https://thembiduncan.com/], a theater artist, educator, and tech enthusiast exploring the intersections of art, education, and technology through conversations with creative thinkers. Theme music by Sycho Sid [https://sychosid.bandcamp.com/]. Listen and Connect: * Spotify: Follow, Rate, and Share * Apple Podcasts: Subscribe, Review, and Rate * Instagram: @Keybard_IG [https://www.instagram.com/keybard_ig] * Facebook: The KeyBARD Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/thekeybardpodcast]

Protecting Intellectual Property with Dan Miller, The Copyright Detective

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327703/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Thembi sits down with Dr. Dan Miller, The Copyright Detective [https://thecopyrightdetective.com/], for a timely and practical conversation about copyright, authorship, and the quickly emerging relevance of artificial intelligence. As AI tools become part of everyday creative workflows, Dr. Miller helps break down what creatives need to know to protect their work. Dr. Miller explains what “copyrightability” actually means, the difference between AI-generated and AI-assisted content, why “fair use” is often misunderstood, and one important action that creators should take within 90 days of completing an artistic work. Dan Miller, PhD is known as The Copyright Detective [https://thecopyrightdetective.com/]. With a background in higher education and years of experience working with authors, publishers, and creatives, Dan helps demystify copyright law and intellectual property, particularly as it intersects with emerging technology and AI. He is a frequent speaker, educator, and advocate for creators learning how to protect and enforce their rights in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Resources & Links * The Copyright Detective: copyrightdetective.com [https://thecopyrightdetective.com/] * U.S. Copyright Office [https://www.copyright.gov/] * The Authors Guild [https://authorsguild.org/] * Plagiarism Today [https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/]  KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan [https://thembiduncan.com/], a theater artist, educator, and tech enthusiast exploring the intersections of art, education, and technology through conversations with creative thinkers. Theme music by Sycho Sid [https://sychosid.bandcamp.com/]. Listen and Connect: * Spotify: Follow, Rate, and Share * Apple Podcasts: Subscribe, Review, and Rate * Instagram: @Keybard_IG [https://www.instagram.com/keybard_ig] * Facebook: The KeyBARD Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/thekeybardpodcast]

Multidisciplinary Performance and Hip-Hop Culture with Paige Hernandez

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327703/fan_mail/new] This episode’s conversation is with Paige Hernandez [https://www.paigehernandez.com/], a critically acclaimed and award-winning  multidisciplinary creative whose work is rooted in inclusion, multicultural identities, youth development, and hip-hop culture.  She’s a performer, director, choreographer, playwright, leader in the performing arts community, and just an all-out dope person! Paige has traveled the world using performance as a tool of community-building, education, self-awareness, and joy for many different cultures. In our conversation we talked about her artistic process, what it’s like to perform with her family members, how her identity informs her work, and what it means to be one of the most produced artists for Theatre for Young Audiences in the United States. Learn more at Paige's Website [https://www.paigehernandez.com/] Purchase B-FLY Entertainment Gear [https://www.zazzle.com/store/bflyentertainment] Connect with Paige on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PAIGEINFULL/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paigeinfull/] KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan [https://thembiduncan.com/], a theater artist, educator, and tech enthusiast exploring the intersections of art, education, and technology through conversations with creative thinkers. Theme music by Sycho Sid [https://sychosid.bandcamp.com/]. Listen and Connect: * Spotify: Follow, Rate, and Share * Apple Podcasts: Subscribe, Review, and Rate * Instagram: @Keybard_IG [https://www.instagram.com/keybard_ig] * Facebook: The KeyBARD Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/thekeybardpodcast]

Rising Above Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Albert Bramante

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327703/fan_mail/new] Dr. Albert Bramante [https://smjcoachinginstitute.com/find-a-coach/dr-albert-bramante-master-coach/] is a New York-based talent agent, psychology professor, certified hypnotist, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner whose new book, Rise Above the Script, challenges actors to overcome imposter syndrome and self-sabotage. Connect with Dr. Bramante: * Albert Bramante's Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/dralbramante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * Albert Bramante's Linked In [https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante/] * Purchase Rise Above the Script [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rise-above-the-script-albert-bramante-phd/1145799849] Mentioned: Grit [https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/] by Angela Duckworth KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan [https://thembiduncan.com/], a theater artist, educator, and tech enthusiast exploring the intersections of art, education, and technology through conversations with creative thinkers. Theme music by Sycho Sid [https://sychosid.bandcamp.com/]. Listen and Connect: * Spotify: Follow, Rate, and Share * Apple Podcasts: Subscribe, Review, and Rate * Instagram: @Keybard_IG [https://www.instagram.com/keybard_ig] * Facebook: The KeyBARD Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/thekeybardpodcast]

Beyond Soccer: Mentoring Scholars and Leaders with JT Dorsey

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327703/fan_mail/new] Host Thembi Duncan [https://thembiduncan.com/] speaks with JT Dorsey [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._T._Dorsey], former professional soccer player and founder of the JT Dorsey Foundation [https://www.jtdorsey.org/], about how the game of soccer has become a powerful tool for guiding young people toward greatness. Coach-Mentor JT shares how an elementary school teacher first introduced him to the sport, and how that moment evolved into a lifelong commitment to youth development.  He reflects on lessons in discipline, fatherhood, and consistency, and how the Foundation’s programs create lasting change by helping young people grow in academics, character, and community engagement. Learn more about the JT Dorsey Foundation here: https://www.jtdorsey.org/ [https://www.jtdorsey.org/] KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan [https://thembiduncan.com/], a theater artist, educator, and tech enthusiast exploring the intersections of art, education, and technology through conversations with creative thinkers. Theme music by Sycho Sid [https://sychosid.bandcamp.com/]. Listen and Connect: * Spotify: Follow, Rate, and Share * Apple Podcasts: Subscribe, Review, and Rate * Instagram: @Keybard_IG [https://www.instagram.com/keybard_ig] * Facebook: The KeyBARD Podcast [https://www.facebook.com/thekeybardpodcast]