The Shape of Trust
Trust doesn’t start with grand speeches or leadership retreats. It starts with a nod across the table, the quiet shorthand
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Spotlight
What does it take to be in the spotlight in live performing arts? On StageLync, delve into an array of articles and news that showcase standout performances, in-depth interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories. Our spotlight content highlights the talent, creativity, and dedication that define the performing arts. Discover the extraordinary moments and individuals who captivate audiences and shape the world of live performance.
Conflict Architecture for Creative Work
Designing the right fight isn’t about picking battles just to stir the pot. It’s about recognizing those moments when tension
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Performers & Artists: Getting A Visa to Work in the USA
Robert Baird from BAM! Baird Artists Management Consulting shares with StageLync, how artists can get a visa to perform in
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Generation Change – A Conversation with Vivian Paul
Three years ago, I had the honor of moderating a panel discussion with the “strong women of the German circus.”
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Richard Winkler: Focusing Lights on Broadway Producing
Broadway producer (and former lighting designer) Richard Winkler shares how he pivoted from a 35-year design career into producing, raised
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Finding a New Passion
Good Day, Old Friend, There comes a point—often sooner than we expect—when we realize we can’t do what we
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The Cost of Clarity in Leadership Communication
I was halfway through cueing a scene change when I realized I had been speaking for nearly three minutes straight.
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Career Transitions: Changing Jobs In Entertainment
Good Day, Young Traveler, Welcome to the wonderful world of entertainment—a magical land where your coffee is cold, your deadlines
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Beyond the Backbend: Joint Hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Safe Training in Circus
In circus, flexibility is a valuable asset—both artistically and physically. Extreme range of motion is often praised, but not all
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Arts Career Changes: Learning to Pivot at the Gate
Welcome, Young Traveler. At this very moment—regardless of whether you’re just starting out or thinking about taking that leap from
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We Need To Talk About Tech
Let’s talk about one of the most important weeks in a theatre worker’s schedule: Tech Week This period of time
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Lessons Only On-Site Event Experience Can Teach You
When I first stepped into the world of live events after years in theatre, I thought I knew exactly what
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In Conversation With Anke Politz – Contemporary Circus in Germany
In this interview, Daniel Burow dives in with Anke Politz on the evolution and development of Contemporary Circus in Germany.
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Guilford Adams: American Clown Movie
On this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews, writer, director, and Clown documentarian Guilford Adams. American Clown
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Communication Artistry: A New and Necessary Book for Stage Managers
In 2021, I moderated a workshop at Southeastern Theatre Conference entitled Stage Management Communication with Production Teams. For one hour,
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Martha Hincapié Charry: Decolonizing Performance
When Colombian choreographer, curator, and decolonial activist Martha Hincapié Charry arrived in Berlin, she expected to find a thriving, inclusive
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Sound, Memory, and Festival Season
I love the transition into the warmer months, and changing out heavy coats and boots for jackets and flip-flops is
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What We Practice We Become
I’ve been in a lot of rooms where people are pretending not to feel anything. Meetings, rehearsals, backstage, in the
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Time to Shine – Stage Lighting in Circus
Circus, in all its forms, is an art that combines various elements. A show only unfolds its full potential when
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Isabella Byrd: Designer Pay & Transparency
In Episode 187 of the Artistic Finance podcast, lighting designer Isabella Byrd returns for an in-depth one-on-one conversation with host
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Milla Koistinen: The Individual, the Group, and Questions of Endurance
Milla Koistinen draws from the world of sport in her new performance series exploring endurance. The series continues Koistinen’s thinking
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