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John Devereaux – Actor: “The stage is a platform for joy” (StageLync Podcast Ep.27)

Kat Landry, Anna Robb, ,
The StageLync Podcast with John Devereaux
John is a passionate advocate for the importance of representation in the performing arts and believes he would not be where he is if it were not for “The Lion King.” When he saw the play as a young, Black student, it was the first time he could see himself on the stage.

With representation in the performing arts being a hot topic in recent media stories, such as the controversy around “The Little Mermaid,” “The Rings of Power,” and “House of the Dragon,” Devereaux can speak to his experience in rejoicing at a character that looks like him, and his hope to inspire other who look like him that no character or stage is out of reach for them either.

 
 

 

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Credits for the StageLync Podcast

Hosts: Anna Robb, Ana … and Kat ….
Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil
Music: Jeremy Willi
Design: Em Holt
Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo
Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

Kat Landry
Stage/Production Manager, Podcast Co-Host -UNITED STATES
Kat Landry is a stage and production manager whose international live entertainment career has taken her to nearly 60 countries around the world. She has experience in theatre, circus, theme parks, cruise ships, concerts, conferences, award shows, and global events. Some of her favorite projects include: managing Celebrity Cruises’ partnership with the American Ballet Theatre, producing major headline talent concerts for the World Expo in Dubai, and touring as a stage manager with Cirque du Soleil’s Alegría in North America, Asia, and Europe. Kat is passionate about leadership and cross-cultural collaboration, which are frequent topics on the StageLync Podcast. Kat is a certified Project Management Professional and a proud graduate of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.
Anna Robb
Producer, Founder and CEO of StageLync -HONG KONG
Anna is the Executive Producer for Our Legacy Creations, a Global Live Entertainment Company and the CEO of StageLync.com. Originally from Australia, Anna's 23 year career in live entertainment has taken her around the world. Anna has created shows in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and in many countries across Asia. Always behind the scenes, Anna has been involved in the execution of some of the largest show creations in the world, including “The Beatles: LOVE” by Cirque du Soleil, and “The House of Dancing Water” in Macau. Anna holds a (BA) Honours degree in Design for Theatre and Television.

Editor's Note: At StageLync, an international platform for the performing arts, we celebrate the diversity of our writers' backgrounds. We recognize and support their choice to use either American or British English in their articles, respecting their individual preferences and origins. This policy allows us to embrace a wide range of linguistic expressions, enriching our content and reflecting the global nature of our community.

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Kat Landry

Kat Landry is a stage and production manager whose international live entertainment career has taken her to nearly 60 countries around the world. She has experience in theatre, circus, theme parks, cruise ships, concerts, conferences, award shows, and global events. Some of her favorite projects include: managing Celebrity Cruises’ partnership with the American Ballet Theatre, producing major headline talent concerts for the World Expo in Dubai, and touring as a stage manager with Cirque du Soleil’s Alegría in North America, Asia, and Europe. Kat is passionate about leadership and cross-cultural collaboration, which are frequent topics on the StageLync Podcast. Kat is a certified Project Management Professional and a proud graduate of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.