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About: The SDCF Podcast series includes insightful and in-depth conversations about the working processes and experiences of directors and choreographers. This series features four decades of interviews and panel discussions with some of the field’s most distinguished luminaries, including Hal Prince and Lloyd Richards. Recent episodes include conversations with such notable artists as Anne Kauffman, Raja Feather Kelly, Seret Scott, Leigh Silverman, Twyla Tharp, and Mark Valdez. Dive into ou ...
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Enjoy this special stand alone episode with Anne Bogart. This is a recorded in-person conversation held in London with the Young Vic and SDCF in January 2025 that is now in podcast form. Anne discusses working in the theatre as a director including delving into her directing practices both as artist and teacher as well as her work through co-foundi…
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The Art of Collaboration: dots and Anne Kauffman
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57:00We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration with Anne Kauffman and dots. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators. This series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into…
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Art of Collaboration with Shana Carroll, Jesse Robb, and Jessica Stone - Podcast Replay
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1:25:52Check out this podcast replay of the SDCF Panel: Art of Collaboration with Shana Carroll, Jesse Robb, and Jessica Stone that we hosted at the Museum of Broadway. They discuss the ins and outs of their creative processes as they collaborated on Water for Elephants, both the finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into a productive…
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SDCF Panel: The Journey from Dancer to Choreographer - Podcast Replay
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1:23:42Check out this podcast replay of our SDCF Panel: The Journey from Dancer to Choreographer with Mayte Natalio, Adesola Osakalumi, and Ellenore Scott. This conversation focuses on career transitions or expansions, specifically for dancers who have shifted or added choreography to their artistic practice. We hosted this panel at Sunlight Studios in Fe…
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SDCF Panel: Demystifying Pre-Production - Podcast Replay
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1:31:01Check out this podcast replay of the SDCF Virtual Panel: Demystifying Pre-Production with Knud Adams, Maija García, and Delicia Turner Sonnenberg. This conversation focuses on the pre-production process, giving insights and a better understanding of all the things that happen between when a director signs a contract and first rehearsal. The panelis…
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SDCF One on One Conversation with Michael Arden - Podcast Replay
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1:23:55Check out this podcast replay of our one on one conversation with 2023 Tony Award Winner Michael Arden hosted by SDCF and the Museum of Broadway. Interviewed by SDC Executive Director Laura Penn, this conversation focuses on Michael's expansive career to date including a deeper dive into his work as an artist and practice as a director. We held thi…
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Choreographers in Conversation: Camden Gonzales & Sonya Tayeh
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44:46We are excited to bring you another episode in our podcast series Choreographers in Conversation. This series allows choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode Choreographer Camden Gonzales inter…
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The Art of Collaboration: Alex Timbers, Peter Hylenski, and Derek McLane
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52:55We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators on a specific production. This series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both the finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes int…
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The Art of Collaboration: Alex Timbers, Justin Townsend, and Catherine Zuber
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57:00We are excited to bring you this new podcast series, The Art of Collaboration. This series will focus on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators on a specific production. This series will explore the ins and outs of these processes, both the finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into a prod…
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Choreographers in Conversation: Camille A. Brown and Ellenore Scott
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44:25We are excited to bring you this podcast series, Choreographers in Conversation. This series allows choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode Choreographer and Creative Director Ellenore Scott i…
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A Conversation about the SDCF Professional Development Program – Special Podcast Episode
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25:11In this special podcast episode, SDCF Director Dani Barlow and SDCF Board of Trustees Member Seema Sueko discuss the revitalized Professional Development Program (formerly the SDCF Observership Program). You can visit SDCF’s website to learn more: https://sdcfoundation.org/professional-development-program/ SDCF’s revitalized Professional Developmen…
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Choreographers in Conversation: Annie-B Parson and Sam Pinkleton
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59:03We are excited to bring you this podcast series, Choreographers in Conversation. This series will allow choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode Sam Pinkleton interviews Annie-B Parson. The two…
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Choreographers In Conversation: Maria Torres & Jerry Mitchell
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48:02We are excited to bring you this podcast series, Choreographers in Conversation. This series will allow choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode, Maria Torres, Director/Choreographer/SDCF Trust…
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Choreographers In Conversation: Dan Knechtges & Twyla Tharp
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36:27We are excited to bring you a new podcast series, Choreographers in Conversation. This series will allow choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode to kick off the series, Dan Knechtges interview…
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The Role of Broadway Associate/Resident Directors and Choreographers
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1:31:46In this conversation we hear from associate directors and choreographers to learn what their jobs entail and how they navigate their work in the industry. This event will be in webinar format and ASL interpretation will be provided. The conversation is moderated by Benjamin Endsley Klein (Associate Director, Hairspray West End, The Ferryman, Carous…
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Returning to Rehearsal with Justin Emeka and Marya Sea Kaminski
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1:01:22As live productions resume across the country, theater artists and managers are working to reopen for audiences. There are several conversations they must respond to—namely the ongoing pandemic and calls for action for equity and inclusion. This series will elevate those conversations, hearing from a group of theater leaders, directors and choreogr…
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Returning to Rehearsal with Raja Feather Kelly, Leigh Silverman, & Yuvika Tolani
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57:56As live productions resume across the country, theater artists and managers are working to reopen for audiences. There are several conversations they must respond to—namely the ongoing pandemic and calls for action for equity and inclusion. This series will elevate those conversations, hearing from a group of theater leaders, directors and choreogr…
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One-on-One Conversation with Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Justin Emeka
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1:30:19On November 5, 2015, Two Rivers Artistic Director John Dias sat down with actor, playwright, and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson and actor, playwright, choreographer and director Justin Emeka to discuss their bodies of work and philosophical approaches to directing. Throughout the conversation Santiago-Hudson and Emeka touch on the importance of tho…
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One-on-One Conversation with Lear deBessonet and Thomas Kail
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1:06:04In 2015, Thomas Kail and Lear Debessonet participated in a One-on-One conversation that focused on their experiences as young directors. In this podcast, deBessonet shares her early interest in interdisciplinary work that led to her current role as Director of Public Works at the Public Theater. Throughout their conversation, Kail and deBessonet ta…
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One-on-One Conversation with Leigh Silverman and Thomas Kail
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1:04:12In 2015, Director Thomas Kail sat down with Director Leigh Silverman in a One-on-One conversation about craft, career, and professional trajectories. In their conversation, Silverman expresses her thoughts on the value of readings, how female directors have to prove themselves in a male-dominated industry, and the apparent stigma surrounding ambiti…
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One-on-One Conversation with Rachel Chavkin and Thomas Kail
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1:06:29In the summer of 2015, Director Thomas Kail sat down with Director Rachel Chavkin in a one-on-one conversation about Chavkin’s career and trajectory as a director. Throughout the discussion, Kail and Chavkin discuss a series of questions ranging from ‘how can directors balance running a company with a freelance lifestyle?’ to ‘How do you know when …
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One-on-One Conversation with Anne Bogart and Lear deBessonet
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57:22On February 6, 2015, SDCF held a One-on-One discussion with directors Anne Bogart and Lear deBessonet at New York’s National Opera Center. Throughout this brief conversation between mentor and mentee, community, collaboration, and inclusivity are listed as core values for a director, which are illustrated through some of their respective career hig…
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Returning to Rehearsal with Estefanía Fadul & Paige Price
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1:00:55As live productions resume across the country, theater artists and managers are working to reopen for audiences. There are several conversations they must respond to—namely the ongoing pandemic and calls for action for equity and inclusion. This series will elevate those conversations, hearing from a group of theater leaders, directors and choreogr…
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2021 Zelda Fichandler Awardee Mark Valdez and Michael John Garcés In Conversation
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33:16In this episode, the SDCF 2021 Zelda Fichandler Award Winner, Mark Valdez is interviewed by Michael John Garcés and they discuss everything from the most beautiful theater and how art can influence policy to rethinking the need for traditional performance spaces and leavening heavy themes with silliness and surprises. This podcast took place in ear…
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SDCF announced the honorees of this year’s Joe A. Callaway Awards, Gordon Davidson Award, and The Zelda Fichandler Award. The Awards were presented virtually on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 8pm ET. The Joe A. Callaway Awards was presented to Danya Taymor for her outstanding direction in Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Playwrights Horizons), and to Tra…
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One-on-One Conversation with Sheldon Epps and Seret Scott
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57:07On Thursday, October 8th, 2020 SDCF Trustee Sheldon Epps continued his conversation on artistic leadership with Gordon Davidson Award recipient Seret Scott. Scott and Epps discussed her wide-ranging and inspiring achievements and her work with the Free Southern Theatre in the 1960s, her performances as an actress on Broadway and beyond, and her rem…
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SDCF's Second Virtual Roundtable Conversation
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1:32:40On August 25th, 2020 SDCF Trustee and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pasadena Playhouse Sheldon Epps moderated a second roundtable conversation with regional Artistic Directors new to their roles about facing the specific challenges of the moment. He was joined by Melia Bensussen (Hartford Stage), Tim Bond (TheatreWorks Silicon Valley), David Ivers …
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Financial Planning with Jacquette Timmons
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58:09On July 22, 2020 SDCF held a webinar with financial behaviorist, Jacquette Timmons. Jacquette spoke with us about financial planning during long-term unemployment and shared her unique blend of strategic budgeting advice coupled with candid talk about the ways our emotions play out in our financial lives.…
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SDCF Virtual Roundtable Conversation
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1:27:24On July 9th, 2020 SDCF hosted a virtual roundtable conversation, moderated by Sheldon Epps, SDCF Trustee and Artistic Director Emeritus of Pasadena Playhouse. He led a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of leading a non-ethnic specific organization as a leader of color. Sheldon was joined by Artistic Directors Robert Barry Fleming …
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The Founder's Series with Anne Kauffman: Jonathan McCrory and Sade Lythcott (Guests)
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1:04:58We’re excited to share the second episode of The Founder’s Series with Anne Kauffman, as part of SDCF’s Masters of the Stage. In this episode, Anne speaks with Jonathan McCrory, Artistic Director and Sade Lythcott, CEO of the National Black Theatre. They discuss Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s revolutionary vision and the founding of Harlem’s National Black…
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The Founder's Series with Anne Kauffman: Emily Mann (Guest)
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47:47The Founder's Series was created by Anne Kauffman, Artistic Director of Encores! Off Center at New York City Center, as part of SDCF’s Podcast Series. In this series, Anne interviews artistic directors and founders who have had a lasting impact on the nonprofit theater community around the country. In this episode Anne talks with Emily Mann, Artist…
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Careers in the Classics with Ethan McSweeny: Geoffrey Kent (Guest)
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1:25:52American Shakespeare Center's Artistic Director, Ethan McSweeny sat down with Geoffrey Kent in a new episode of SDCF Podcast Series: Careers in the Classics.By SDCF
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Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Evren Odcikin (Guest)
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1:00:33Evren Odcikin, Founder of Maia Directors, sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss career and craft of working in regional theaters.By SDCF
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Careers in the Classics with Ethan McSweeny: Eric Tucker (Guest)
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1:22:09American Shakespeare Center's artistic director, Ethan McSweeny sat with Eric Tucker in the new SDCF Podcast Series, Careers in the Classics.By SDCF
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Careers in the Classics with Ethan McSweeny: Sharon Ott (Guest)
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57:15On July 6th, 2019, American Shakespeare Center's artistic director, Ethan McSweeny sat with Sharon Ott, the director of ASC's production of Antony and Cleopatra, for the inaugural episode of the brand new SDCF Podcast Series, Careers in the Classics.By SDCF
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Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Elizabeth Williamson (Guest)
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44:36Elizabeth Williamson, Associate Artistic Director at Hartford Stage, sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss career and craft of working in regional theaters.By SDCF
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One-on-One Conversation with Sheldon Epps and Robert O'Hara
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1:16:39This episode, was recorded at Stage Directors and Choreographers offices on May 22, 2019. Director Robert O’Hara interviews SDC Foundation Board of Trustees President, Sheldon Epps.By SDCF
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In Motion with Wendy Seyb: Bill T. Jones (Guest)
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43:23Choreographer Bill T. Jones sits with Wendy Seyb to talk process in SDC Foundations' In Motion series.By SDCF
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The Founder's Series with Anne Kauffman: Robert Moss (Guest)
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1:35:54Anne Kauffman sits down with Robert Moss, the founding Artistic Director of Playwrights Horizon, for the inaugural episode of SDCF Podcast Series, Founder's Series. The goal of this series is to ensure we don't loose touch of the insights and guidance of those leaders who founded non-profit theaters in this country. On May 30th, 2019, Anne sat with…
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Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Jeremy B. Cohen (Guest)
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51:37Playwright's Center's Producing Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen, sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss the process of working on new plays.By SDCF
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One-on-One Conversation with Tony Taccone and Laura Penn
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1:16:10On Monday May 6, 2019, at Seattle Repertory Theatre, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) held a conversation entitled Leadership: Making Theatre & Shaping Communities with Berkley Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, Tony Taccone and moderated by SDC Executive Director Laura Penn. This conversation explores the balancing of artistic …
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State of the Art: Directing Shakespeare in the American Theatre
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Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Jon Tracy (Guest)
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50:27Director Jon Tracy sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss directing and leading a regional theater as well as his process.By SDCF
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Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Victor Malana Maog (Guest)
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45:27Director Victor Malana Maog sits with M. Graham Smith to discuss process of working on new plays and working in the regional theaters for SDCF Podcast Series, Regional Originals.By SDCF
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Artistic Leadership, Directing Internationally, and Advancing the Craft
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1:06:07This episode was recorded at a live event sponsored by both the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and Stage Directors UK on February 24, 2019 in London. The event was the first ever SDC-SDUK member gathering, and the conversation, featured artistic directors Jeremy Herrin and Pam MacKinnon. It was moderated by SDUK Executive Director, Thom…
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Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Hana S. Sharif (Guest)
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Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Pam MacKinnon (Guest)
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50:57Pam MacKinnon discusses her process of directing and, as the new Artistic Director of A.C.T. in San Francisco, the relationship of the theatre to its community.By SDCF
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Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Shelley Butler (Guest)
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Regional Originals with M. Graham Smith: Leah C. Gardiner (Guest)
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44:43Leah C. Gardiner discusses the role of poetry in dramaturgy, freelance directing and Motherhood, and the importance of leaping into uncertainty as we make great Art!By SDCF
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Regional Originals with M Graham Smith: Lavina Jadhwani (Guest)
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