On The Edge: A Next Stage Podcast Series

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Over a two-year period, through three phases, the Next Stage project examined the lives and livelihoods of stage directors and choreographers. The resulting report, On the Edge, was released in October 2020 and “offers a bold statistical account of the social and economic inequities in the field and the clear challenges SDC Members face” (Carla Hoke-Miller, Director, Theatre Programs and Partnerships, NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment).

On the Edge: Artistic Leadership

Apr 6, 2021

In collaboration with SDCF’s virtual roundtable series about artistic leadership, Sheldon Epps moderated a conversation with newly appointed associate artistic and resident directors about what it means to hold these positions at theatres during this moment. He was joined by Saheem Ali (Associate Artistic...

On the Edge: Interviews with Directors and Choreographers About the Study

Jan 27, 2021

In the second episode, moderator Mark Blankenship speaks with SDC Members Donald Byrd, Liz Diamond and Chay Yew about the impact of the study on the lives of directors and choreographers, particularly in light of addressing issues of social justice and equity in the field.

On the Edge: Study Purpose and Findings

Dec 8, 2020

In today’s conversation, hosted by series moderator Mark Blankenship, SDC Executive Director Laura Penn joins Tony Cleasby & Jorge Gonzales from the Network for Culture & Arts Policy (NCAP) to discuss the origin of the study, its research, and what its reveals about directors’ and choreographers’ careers both...