The Backstage Creative
The Backstage Creative
Krista Kopper
The Backstage Creative focuses on the people who work behind the scenes of theater. Each week is a conversation with either a stage manager, designer, musician, music director, choreographer, sound engineer, or technical director. We get into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to get a live production on stage and shine a light on the often overlooked and under appreciated creatives who create the magic of live theater.
TBC is 3!
On this solo anniversary episode of The Backstage Creative I talk about the similarities between running ultramarathons and being an artist. 
Dec 29, 2021
25 min
Heather Augustine
Heather Augustine is a sound engineer currently getting ready to go out on tour with Mean Girls. We talk about her ten years of touring experience, making mistakes, and why she enjoys mixing shows. 
Aug 31, 2021
1 hr 11 min
Miguel Flores
Miguel Flores is a Boston based production manager. We talk about setting boundaries, the Boston theater scene, and communication. 
Aug 24, 2021
35 min
Celia Kasberg
Celia Kasberg is currently pursing her MFA at Carnegie Mellon University. We talk about working on a degree during a pandemic, advice for people looking for a college to go to, and the structure of a costume shop. 
Aug 17, 2021
50 min
Katie Spelman
Katie Spelman is a New York City based Choreographer. We talk about her work on Moulin Rouge, issues facing women in the industry, and how growing up in Chicago has influenced her work. 
Aug 11, 2021
59 min
Ana Maria Aburto
Ana Maria Aburto is a New York City based painter. We talk about her favorite projects to work on, skills needed to do her job, and what she is excited about right now. 
Jul 27, 2021
30 min
Emma Ford
Emma Ford is a New York City based drummer. We talk about the Australian theater scene, playing on the Australian production of Hamilton, and how running has benefitted her life. 
Jul 20, 2021
51 min
Tara Houston
Tara Houston is a scenic designer and painter based in Louisiana. We talk about some of the issues in higher education, being a community based artist, and managing priorities.  
Jul 13, 2021
59 min
Paul Thompson
Paul Thompson is a Pittsburgh based bassist. We talk about being in the moment, what he likes about teaching, and the importance of keeping the music first. 
Jul 6, 2021
58 min
Harry Nadal
Harry Nadal is New York City based costume and scenic designer. We talk about knowledge being a safety net, how he gets unstuck in the design process, and what he is excited about right now. 
Jun 29, 2021
46 min
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