Living in the Arts

Follow the Passion with Resident Teaching Artist Karilú Alarcón Forshee

Today’s interview is with Karilú Alarcón Forshee, a performer and dancer from Juárez, Mexico. She currently serves as Living Arts’ resident Teaching Artist, and has been teaching in each of our programs for well over a decade. 
We’re going to learn about the experience of being seen, making life a little better, and paying attention to what’s beyond the wanting. One takeaway I can offer you already? You Have A Lot Of Light (But You Have To Believe That). 
 
If you enjoyed this episode, find Karilu online at https://www.karilumx.com/ 
 
Mentioned in this Episode: 
Chavela Vargas (Costa Rican-Mexican singer)
La Carpa Theatre Company (a theatre company started by Karilú Alarcón Forshee)
Carpas (Mobile outdoor theaters)
 
Submit your own community questions for our guests here!
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Transcript Available Here!

Life in the Gaming Industry with Alec Frey

Today’s interview is with Alec Frey, a senior producer and production director at Obsidian Entertainment. His portfolio includes contributions to a string of celebrated video game titles, such as "Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire," "Tyranny," "The Outer Worlds," and, most recently, his role as the production director for "Pentiment." We’re going to learn about the gaming industry and the way it marries arts & entertainment mediums together, how to nurture budding talent, and how innovation drives us. One takeaway I can offer you already? Normalize having a rough day.
 
Mentioned In This Episode: 
Obsidian University Internship Program
Stray Gods (Video Game) 
Ten Candles (Tabletop Roleplaying Game)
Pentiment (Video Game) 
 
Submit your own community questions for our guests here!
¡Envíe sus propias preguntas comunitarias para nuestros invitados aquí!
 
A full transcript of today's episode is available here. 
 
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Living Arts Detroit.
 

Finding the Right Questions with MC Steffen

Today’s interview is with a decade long friend of mine, MC Steffen. MC is a director, writer, and instructor whose expertise in the personal essay has led to a varied career. We’re going to learn about solo performance, the college essay, curiosity, and self employment. One takeaway I can offer you already? “Find the question that your story can answer.”
 
If you enjoyed this interview, find MC and his collaborators teaching writing online at Chromolo Writing. 
 
Mentioned in this Episode: 
Mike Daisey (Autobiographical Storyteller)
Jeanne Dielman (Film)
Wheel of Time (Book Series)
Arlene Malinowski (Chicago Storyteller) 
Transcript Available Here!
 
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Living Arts Detroit.

Rest and Rigor with Tina El Gamal

Today’s interview is with Tina El Gamal, an inspirational multi-hyphenate I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time during our interview. Tina is an actor, director, arts administrator, fundraising consultant, theater-leader, and activist. We’re going to learn about how they navigate the balance between personal artistic practice and full time work in the arts, the true challenge of conservatory education, and the essential task of learning what you don’t like. One takeaway I can offer you already? Invest in an abundance mindset. 
 
Mentioned in this Episode: 
The Steppenwolf Apprenticeship Program
Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Marie Brown
The Rest Deck by Trisha Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry
 
Submit your own community questions for our guests here!
¡Envíe sus propias preguntas comunitarias para nuestros invitados aquí!
 
Full Episode Transcript Available Here.
 
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Living Arts Detroit.

Do Not Give Up with Connor Shioshita Pickett

Today’s interview is with Connor Shioshita Pickett, a theatermaker and arts worker in Chicago. Currently, Connor serves as the Artistic Director of the Neo Futurist Theater. We’re going to learn more about his path into the arts, his own artistic practices, and some key advice for freelancers. For more, listen now!
If you enjoyed this interview, Connor is spearheading the massive end of year fundraiser for the Neos, help him reach their 40k in 40 days goal here! Submit your own community questions for our guests here!
 
Full Episode Transcript Available Here
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Living Arts Detroit.