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The Backstage Lounge

The Backstage Lounge

Written by: Andrew Fisher
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The backstage Lounge podcast has conversations with all manner of artists on, off, or even behind the stage. You'll hear the stories, emotions, and the passions that make, drive, and influence all kinds of art. So grab a seat, make your favorite drink, and step through the curtain into The Backstage Lounge.© 2024 The Backstage Lounge Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Music
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  • #20 Lari Lawrence-Gist Part 2 -Black Santa Claus, Dancing File Cabinet, Steamed Nut Cracker
    Nov 28 2020

    Andrew continues his conversation with dancer and choreographer Lari Lawrence-Gist. They discuss their current project, The Citadel Holiday Spectacular, and how Andrew will be portraying Santa Claus. Speaking to aspects of having a person of color playing a popular character. They go through Lari's process of dance and how she puts together other dancing projects like The Steamed Nutcracker.

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    Song:
    In One Place by Barradeen
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    57 mins
  • #19 Lari Lawrence-Gist Part 1 - The Choreographer, TV Dancing, Collaboration Fundraising
    Nov 28 2020

    Host, Andrew sits down with dancer and choreographer Lari Lawrence-Gist. Lari is the Director of Dance at The Citadel Dance and Music Center and has been involved in a vast array of events and productions throughout Southwestern Michigan. Having collaborated with her on multiple occasions Andrew had to have her on the podcast.

    Discussing Lari's journey through dance from starting at a young age to become the Director of a Dance Center. They also discuss aspects of dance on TV and popular culture. Also, the fundraising effort that took place earlier this year and how it set a new standard for collaboration and fundraising for non-profit arts organizations.

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    Credits:
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    Song:
    In One Place by Barradeen
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    55 mins
  • #18 Paul Klimson Part 2 - The Renaissance, Late Night with The Roots, The Youth
    Nov 13 2020

    Andrew continues his conversation with Sound Engineer Paul Klimson. They talk about their hope for an artistic Renaissance. Also, discuss Paul's time on Late Night TV working with The Roots. They bring up the importance of arts education and also how the youth are shaping the landscape now and in the future.

    Head to the blogpost for further details and explained references for this episode.

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    Credits:
    Podcast Image by Findae Photography and Design

    Song:
    In One Place by Barradeen
    Music promoted by Free Stock Music
    Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported

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    56 mins
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