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Caylin Waller, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Theatre Advocacy Project, is a passionate lifelong learner and a fierce advocate for creating braver spaces that combat harmful behaviors in the theatrical workplace. Drawing from her personal experiences and extensive research, Caylin empowers organizations to enhance their Human Resources practices by offering tailored resources and hands-on training for both staff and individual artists.Tune in now to learn more!

To help build community, and to best support collaboration and resource sharing, A.R.T./New York hosts semi-annual membership convenings. In this special episode of What’s Off?, hosts Nicky Maggio and Ashley J. Hicks take a trip down memory lane to highlight some of their favorite moments from our 2023 Fall Forum and 2024 Spring Summit.  First, they revisit clips from a panel discussion on “Marketing and Audience Development” featuring an array of perspectives on what's working, what’s not, and what new strategies we might try in order to best reach and engage our audiences.  Then, we listen to clips from “The Advocators: Forging Paths to Better Pay!” - a discussion between freelance artists and workers who are advocating for pay equity in new and impactful ways. Tune in to this special episode where we shine the spotlight on field innovators, recorded live and in conversation with each other! Episode Transcript  Website Link   Episode Part 1: From the 2023 Fall Forum, Moving Through Together, the Marketing and Audience Development panel discussion was live streamed in partnership with Transcend Streaming and HowlRound on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.   Panelists:Bryan Joseph Lee, CNTR ArtsFernando Masterson, Ars NovaTom O’Connor, Tom O’Connor Consulting GroupBeth Prevor, HandsOnDavid E. Shane, Director of Program Services, A.R.T./New York, Moderator   Episode Part 2: From the 2024 Spring Summit, UNCHARTED: Leading Beyond The Path, The Advocators: Forging Paths to Better Pay! A Panel Discussion was live streamed in partnership with Transcend Streaming and HowlRound on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024  Panelists:Joanna Carpenter, Actor Ife Olujobi, PlaywrightEmma Orme, Producing Director of The TEAMBarbara Samuels, Lighting Designer and ProducerSam Morreale, Associate Producer at Soho Rep, Moderator   For more information about A.R.T./New York, please visit https://www.art-newyork.org/ If you’d like to receive new episodes as they’re published, please subscribe to “What’s Off?” in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show. To donate to A.R.T./New York, please visit: https://www.art-newyork.org/donate “What’s Off?” Production StaffDavid E. Shane, Executive ProducerErica Wray Barnes, Associate Producer + Line ProducerDante32, Audio Engineer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to shake up nearly every creative industry, and the live theatre is no exception. From generative world building to revamping the way the audiences engage with the work, this revolutionary new technology is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Tune in to learn how AI is reshaping live theater, as well our guests’ hopes (and fears) for the future of AI!

Access to affordable space has always been a concern for New York City theatre makers; this episode shines the spotlight on some visionary leaders who recognized the need for more artistic space and decided to do something about it! Despite some closures during the COVID-19 lockdown and ever-rising real estate costs, the story of New York City’s artistic venues may actually be one of evolution and rebirth. Tune in now to learn more!

As a multi-hyphenate theatremaker, dramaturg, and Associate Producer at Soho Rep, Sam Morreale inhabits many spaces within the theatrical field. They are guided by the words of Toni Cade Bambara, holding dear the idea that “the role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible” - and Sam’s role is to hold space so that theater artists can bring their fullest selves into the rehearsal room.