This is a check in episode, where we talk about Keaton's triumphant return to the NY theatre scene, Peter's work trip to LA, some life changes, and what the hell is going on in Punxsutawney, PA with that holy groundhog.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Groundhog Day Myth
00:47 Reconnecting After a Break
01:57 Keaton's triumphant return to the New York Theater scene
03:47 The Impact of 'Rent' and Jonathan Larson
19:17 Sobriety Journey and Personal Growth
26:35 Peter's Life Update and Career Choices
30:21 Traveling to California
31:49 Groundhog Day Traditions
32:56 The Punxsutawney Phil Immortal
35:56 Are Quakers responsible for Groundhog Day
39:49 Family Inventions and Bagged Salad
47:35 Theater Programs in Prisons
52:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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Actress & director Aline Mayagoitia talks to us about making her Broadway debut in Real Women Have Curves, touring in Six the Musical, the Kiss of the Spider Woman movie, her famous family in Mexico, race/identity in theatre, and much more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Latino Representation in Media

00:29 Introducing Aline Mayagoitia

00:50 Broadway and Career Highlights

01:50 Family Background and Mexican Broadway Royalty

03:22 Touring with Six The Musical

05:06 Challenges of Touring in America

08:04 Gentrification of Mexico City

11:46 Booking the Kiss of the Spider Woman Movie

16:44 Real Women Have Curves on Broadway

17:29 Experiences with Six The Musical

29:56 Reflecting on Sara Porkalob's Article

30:12 The Demands of Theater and Personal Well-being

31:30 The Beauty of Community Theater

32:31 Professional Theater Pressures and Expectations

34:38 The Importance of Self-Care in Performance

35:43 Iconic Performances and Theater Legends, Keat in A Little Night Music

44:16 Navigating Nepotism and Privilege in the Industry

46:19 The Impact of Cultural Background on Theater Experience

59:33 Diversity and Representation in Theater Education

01:01:45 The Evolution of Latino Representation in Theater

01:08:09 Balancing Gratitude and Ambition in a Theater Career

01:12:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Projects

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Matt Rodin is a marketing mind, a creator, an actor, a writer- and we talk to him about all of it. We get into his theatre career, as well as his new news letter, The Fourth Wall, which is about theatre marketing and social media. We also talk extensively about the use of AI in art and how to properly use it as a tool.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Matt Rodin

01:30 Craft Obsession and Career Conversations

03:54 Matt's Journey in the Theater Industry

07:07 Creating Content and Building a Career

18:54 The Power of Making Things

19:44 Exploring New Avenues: Email Marketing

28:22 The Fourth Wall Newsletter

34:46 Identifying a Market Gap in Arts Marketing

35:49 Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms

37:06 The Challenges and Benefits of Using Twitter

53:12 The Power of Relationships in Career Growth

01:03:37 Navigating AI in Creative Industries

01:12:43 Top 4 AI Tools I'm Using Right Now

01:12:52 The Power of ChatGPT and Claude

01:14:38 Navigating TikTok and Social Media

01:16:41 The Importance of Systems and Consistency

01:17:11 Exploring Perplexity and Adobe Tools

01:19:50 AI in Creative Processes

01:31:11 The Future of AI in Creative Industries

01:48:36 Balancing Quantity and Quality in Content Creation

01:49:56 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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