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StageLync Podcast Ep. 80: Tammy Honesty on Scenic Design, Teaching, and the Fake Food Cookbook

Anna Robb
The StageLync Podcast with Tammy Honesty
In this episode of the StageLync Podcast, I speak with Tammy Honesty, Associate Professor of Scenic Design at West Virginia University’s School of Theatre & Dance, about a career shaped by curiosity, craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to education. Tammy traces her path from an early fascination with theatre—sparked by seeing South Pacific as a sixth grader—to a professional life that bridges scenic design, teaching, and leadership within the field.

Our conversation explores how hands-on making led Tammy from the stage to the shop, how mentorship and professional networks—particularly through USITT—played a crucial role in her development, and why she believes staying actively engaged in the industry is essential for effective teaching. We also discuss her work as co-author of the Fake Food Cookbook series, a highly practical and collaborative resource for props artisans that reflects the generosity and knowledge-sharing culture at the heart of technical theatre.

 

 

Credits for the StageLync Podcast

Host: Anna Robb 
Editor: Rose Anne Fermocil
Music: Jeremy Willi
Design: Em Holt
Production Coordinator: Roselle Bernardo
Producers: Anna Robb and Andrea Honis

StageLync Podcast Ep. 79: Lisa Richard Toney – Advocacy, Humanity, and the Future of the Arts — a thoughtful conversation on leadership, mentorship, and building sustainable pathways in the performing arts.

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.

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Anna Robb

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.