We are SO delighted to share our interview with directors Brandon McShaffrey (he/they) and Rose Freeman (zie/zir)!

Brandon and Rose share their thoughts with us about all things acting and stagecraft:

• What it means to be a Citizen Artist
• How to cultivate an intentional and brave rehearsal space
• Why it’s important to be a self-advocate

They also offer their practical advice on the importance of creating pre- and post-performance rituals, of being able to show up authentically as yourself, and of knowing the “whys” of your characters.

This interview is filled with lots of laughs and incredible nuggets of wisdom!  We look forward to hearing your thoughts!

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Music from this episode: 

Basic Implosion and Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.com
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/