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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Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Podcasts
Tania Heller MD, FAAP and Wendy Perlin MA CCC SLP interview professionals in diverse fields who share their insights and stories on effective communication and leadership.
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Podcast Replay: One on One Conversation with Rachel Chavkin
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Check out this podcast of our one on one conversation with Rachel Chavkin that we hosted at Sunlight Studios in January 2025. This conversation was focused on Rachel's expansive career as an artist and approach to her craft. There was a focus on her work as founding artistic director of Brooklyn-based experimental collective the TEAM and how her wo…
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Podcast Replay: One on One Conversation with Casey Nicholaw
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Check out this recording of our webinar conversation with Casey Nicholaw hosted on Zoom in March 2025. This conversation focused on Casey's expansive career. Topics of discussion included his approach to the craft, serving as both director and choreographer on many productions, and his work on the development of new musicals. A short Q & A followed…
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The Art of Collaboration: Brandon Stirling Baker & Justin Peck
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We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration, with Brandon Stirling Baker and Justin Peck. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators. The series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both finer details as well as overarching ideas abou…
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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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We 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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Check 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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Check 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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Check 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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Check 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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We 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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We 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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We 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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Interview with Dani Barlow - Director of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
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Tania Heller and Wendy Perlin have a conversation with Dani Barlow about her exciting career including her roles as the Director of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation in NYC and member of the Tony Awards Nominating Committee.By Perlin Heller
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Interview with Dr. Ron Waksman, interventional cardiologist
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Dr. Tania Heller speaks with world-renowned interventional cardiologist Dr. Ron Waksman about his career, the field of interventional cardiology, and his leadership roles. The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice.By Perlin Heller
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Interview with Daniel Messeca, Founder of Craftwork Capital, Co-founder of Crooked Crab Brewing Company
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Wendy Perlin has a conversation with Daniel Messeca, Founder of Craftwork Capital and Co-founder of Crooked Crab Brewing Company in Odenton, Maryland. Daniel is also the cohost of the podcast Check Your Balances.By Perlin Heller
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Interview with Dr. Jacqueline Haynes about AI
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Tania Heller has a conversation with Jacqueline Haynes about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education and Training.By Perlin Heller
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Wendy Perlin has a fascinating conversation with Steve Hunter who shares valuable insights as well as interesting stories about his career as an attorney.By Perlin Heller
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Interview with College Counselor and Author Marybeth Kravets
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Tania Heller has a conversation with Marybeth Kravets about her extensive experience as a college counselor and a leader. They also discuss the book she co-authored, The K & W Guide to College for Students with Learning Differences (The Princeton Review/Random House).By Perlin Heller
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Interview with Dr. Lisa Crim Galioto - Children's Book Author
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Tania Heller has a conversation with author and pediatrician Lisa Crim Galioto about her new children's book, Stella the Mama Osprey.By Perlin Heller
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Wendy Perlin speaks with attorney Naomi Bank about her fascinating career.By Perlin Heller
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Interview with Photographer and Commercial Director Leslie Dektor
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Tania Heller has the rare opportunity to talk with award-winning commercial director and photographer Leslie Dektor about his work.By Perlin Heller
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Interview with Daniela Fernandez - Founder of Sustainable Ocean Alliance
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Wendy Perlin interviews social entrepreneur and thought leader Daniela Fernandez, who founded Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) at the age of 19.By Perlin Heller
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Choreographers in Conversation: Camille A. Brown and Ellenore Scott
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We 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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Interview with Aleta Margolis, Founder and President of Center for Inspired Teaching
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Tania Heller speaks with the Founder and President of Center for Inspired Teaching, Aleta Margolis.By Perlin Heller
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Interview with former CEO Joseph Schwartz
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Tania and Wendy have a conversation with Joseph Schwartz who shares his valuable insights as well as challenges as a former CEO.By Perlin Heller
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Tania Heller talks with attorney David Kanter who shares his compelling story as well as his insights on communication and leadership.By Perlin Heller
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Interview with Lianne Heller- Executive Director of Sulam
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Lianne Heller, Executive Director of Sulam, shares interesting anecdotes and valuable insights on leadership and education.By Perlin Heller
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Wendy Perlin speaks with Ellen Hanson, cofounder and former COO of Walker Sands.By Perlin Heller
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Wendy DuBoe- former CEO United Way Metro Chicago
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Tania Heller and Wendy Perlin talk with Wendy DuBoe who discusses her roles as President/CEO of United Way of Metro Chicago and Chairman of the Board of the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.By Perlin Heller
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An informative conversation with Barbara Friedman, Executive Vice President of HomeActions, a company that provides newsletters for real estate professionals. Barbara also shares anecdotes from her time spent working on Capitol Hill for then Senator Joe Biden.By Perlin Heller
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Tania Heller and Wendy Perlin speak with Jamie Coley, an Associate Broker with Long & Foster Real Estate and Team Leader for the Heller Coley Reed Team in Bethesda, Maryland. Jamie is a former President of the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors.By Perlin Heller
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A Conversation about the SDCF Professional Development Program – Special Podcast Episode
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In 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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Mark Horowitz - author, archivist, and a senior music specialist at the Library of Congress, shares stories and anecdotes of his career.By Perlin Heller
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Choreographers in Conversation: Annie-B Parson and Sam Pinkleton
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We 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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We 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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