This is our final episode!!! In a change from our normal structure, this episode interviews our regular host, Morgan Zupanski. Nidia Flores is our host in this episode and she dives deep into all of the questions that our audience has been aski

Ep 11. Cheyenne Splinter, and Working on Cruise Ships

Aug 20th, 2019 44m 52s

This weeks episode is all about Cruise Ships! We talk with Cheyenne Splinter about her time working with Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. We discuss how she got in to the industry and how her stage management skills have transferred o

Ep 10. Jessica Barker, Dance, and Working in San Francisco

Aug 13th, 2019 1h 3m

This episode is all about dance! We talk with Jessica Barker about her experiences working in dance, the corks of dance like working with animals, working in San Francisco, and moving across the country to try something new! We also talk a bit

Ep 9. Rusty Cloyes, SXSW, and the transition in to TDing

Aug 6th, 2019 51m 26s

In this episode we talk with Rusty Cloyes about his career trajectory moving from stage management into being a technical director into being a production manager and then moving back in to stage management both professionally and as a teacher.

Bonus

Bonus Episode – Courtney Joan Zupanski, Zupanski Management Wisdom, and Being a Photo Producer

Aug 2nd, 2019 22m 11s

This episode is a bonus episode - I interviewed my sister, Courtney Joan Zupanski! We talk about her being a photo producer, all of the management wisdom she lives by, and how transferable a stage managers skill sets can be.

Ep 8. Anne Hitt, Working in Seattle, Being a new mom, and SM Bootcamp

Jul 30th, 2019 55m 45s

Have you heard about SM Bootcamp? Well in this episode, we are talking with the creator, Anne Hitt! We talk with her about her career trajectory and how that has led her to Seattle and what it's been like starting a family while doing the freel

Ep 7. Joel Veenstra, Taking Chances, and the SMA

Jul 23rd, 2019 53m 43s

In this episode we talk with Joel Veenstra about his work as Western Regional Director for the Stage Managers' Association. We also talk about his career trajectory moving from film in to theater, and his willingness to take chances that has ul

Ep 6. Claire Friday, Corporate Events, and Marketing yourself

Jul 16th, 2019 1h 8m

How do you promote yourself as a freelancer? In this episode, we talk with Claire Friday about her trajectory as a stage manager that has led her to show calling and producing in the corporate events world. We also talk about how to marketing y

Ep 5. Meredith Greenburg, and Mentoring

Jul 9th, 2019 1h 10m

It is so important to be supported when you are coming up as a stage manager and to support others throughout your career as a stage manager. In this episode, we talk with Meredith Greenburg about everything "mentor". Everything from having a m

Ep 4. Liz Fiala, From Theater to TV to Corporate Events+Weddings, and Finding your tribe

Jul 2nd, 2019 1h 18m

In this episode, we talk with Liz Fiala about her career trajectory from Theater to TV to Corporate Events+Weddings. We also talk about finding your tribe, how important it is to have a good support system, and what a positive thing it can be t

Ep 3. Nikki Hyde, From Theater to Opera

Jun 25th, 2019 39m 30s

Ever wondered how to make the jump from theater in to opera? Well in this episode, we are going to talk about that with Nikki Hyde! She comes from a theater background and has moved in to a very busy opera schedule as a stage manager. We discus

Ep 2. Mandisa Reed, Burn Out, and Social Media

Jun 18th, 2019 43m 14s

Social media is such a big part of our every day life these days and you need to make sure you are managing it in a way that suits you. In this episode, we talk with Mandisa Reed about her experiences working in regional theater, her relationsh

Bonus

BONUS Episode - Randy Zupanski, Zupanski Management Wisdom, and Working as a General Manager in Hotels

Jun 16th, 2019 43m 5s

Happy Father's Day! This episode is a bonus episode - I interviewed my dad, Randy Zupanski! We talk about him being the father of a stage manager, working as the general manager of hotels, all of the management wisdom he has lived by over the c

Ep 1. Anthony Sierra, Amusement Parks, and Networking

Jun 11th, 2019 40m 25s

Sometimes building the right network can take you to places you never would have imagined. In our first episode, we talk with Anthony Sierra about his very unique experiences working in a number of amusement parks, how important networking has

Trailer

Trailer for #SMLife

Jun 1st, 2019 1m 27s

This is a trailer for the upcoming show #SMLife. This podcast is a west coast perspective limited series hosted by stage manager Morgan Zupanski and presented by the Stage Managers’ Association that highlights a handful of stage managers active