Paying it Forward – ARTS. WORK. LIFE. Podcast (Season 4, Episode 6)
ARTS. WORK. LIFE. is an award-winning podcast about what it’s really like to work in the performing arts, featuring bold, untold stories from artists and arts workers. The podcast is produced by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals with the support of the Wallace Foundation. Listen on your favorite podcast app.
In Episode 6: Paying it Forward
Almost all of us have a mentor who shaped our path—a teacher, a family member, or even someone miles away.
In the finale of season four, we explore what happens when creatives step into that role and give back to the next generation. From sharing skills to offering encouragement, we discover how mentoring can be just as transformative—and sometimes even more fulfilling—than creating our own work.
INTRO & ACT ONE:“Passing the Mic” with Dumisani “Dumi RIGHT” Ndlovu, a performance artist and educator working in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
ACT TWO: “Stepping Stones” with Julie Opiel, the Director of Education and Community Engagement at BodyTraffic in Los Angeles, California.
ACT THREE: “Freedom to Lead” with Alex Ketley and Bill Clark, two performance artists and educators collaborating in Vacaville, California.
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