In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Surviving LDI to MFA Programs to Avoid. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: The LDI Awards; Our LDI most interesting products reports; Vari*Lite's hidden booth with "The Hive"; How to budget resources for a production; Wearing multiple hats at a lighting production company; How to handle work that you might not be qualified to do; "Las Vegas LDI Convention Mites";  How American MFA lighting programs are failing to prepare lighting students for the profession; and, Is lighting equipment becoming too complex? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Alyse Alan Louis takes us on a deeply personal and inspiring journey in this episode. From her Broadway credits in Mamma Mia!, Amélie, and Soft Power to her groundbreaking work in Teeth: The Musical, Alyse opens up about the evolution of her career and the unique challenges of her craft. Her portrayal of Dawn in Teeth showcases her ability to embody bold, complex characters while navigating both emotional and physical demands. Alyse reflects on how years of collaboration shaped the role and shares the lessons she’s learned about setting boundaries and embracing vulnerability as an artist. This conversation also dives into the fascinating connection between the body and performance. Alyse discusses how she discovered she was holding stress in her pelvic floor, the impact of that realization on her work, and how she’s learned to manage the physical and emotional toll of performing in demanding roles. From her experiences as a young performer in regional theater to her insights on the importance of self-advocacy, Alyse offers practical wisdom for aspiring artists and anyone navigating a creative path. Alyse Alan Louis is a Broadway performer celebrated for her work in Amélie, Soft Power, Mamma Mia!, and Disaster! She currently stars as Dawn in the critically acclaimed Teeth: The Musical, a role she has helped shape over the past decade. Known for her fearless approach to bold material, Alyse has earned a reputation for bringing humor, depth, and nuance to her performances. Her dedication to storytelling and her advocacy for self-awareness make her a standout voice in musical theater. Connect with Alyse: Instagram: @alysealanlouis Threads: @alysealanlouis TikTok: @alysealanlouis Facebook: Alyse Alan Louis Teeth: The Musical: @teeth_nyc Website: teeththemusical.com Connect with The Theatre Podcast: YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singing in community with other people is a wonderful thing, and performing with a group is a great way to exercise your full-body instrument. But choir practice has to be about making the most harmonious sound with all the voices in the room. It can’t substitute for the individual attention of one-on-one lessons, where your instrument is the only focus. This time I want to talk about why your voice is worth the investment of private lessons, and how taking the time to explore your unique needs and capacities will make the time you spend singing in community so much more rewarding.Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California. Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.comA transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-40. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Julia Lichten. She has been on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 1989. Julia shares how she first fell in love with the cello, her teaching philosophy and offers sage advice on how to put your best foot forward when applying to summer music programs. For more information on Julia: https://www.msmnyc.edu/faculty/julia-lichten/If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

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How do the people in your world learn things? Lessons learned might come from formalized institutions, but knowledge might also get passed down through families, through guilds and trade organizations, or through the wisdom whispered in a character's ear by the trees. A world's literacy rate will define a lot about how information gets transmitted, preserved, or altered over time. So who controls the access to information, and how do they enforce it? We also poke at the perennially persistent trope of the magical school. How is magical education similar to or different from other forms of education in your society? Is it mandatory, to help control the danger that magic might present to society, or is it a privilege reserved for a very few? How about magical R&D -- How do people discover or develop new magic? [Transcript TK]

Continue to further advance spoken words and genre of the intricate artistic composition of jazz music, its rich history and evolvement in similarity, style and form through its human history.

Continue to further advance spoken words and genre of the intricate artistic composition of jazz music, its rich history and evolvement in similarity, style and form through its human history.

Continue to further advance spoken words and genre of the intricate artistic composition of jazz music, its rich history and evolvement in similarity, style and form through its human history.

Continue to further advance spoken words and genre of the intricate artistic composition of jazz music, its rich history and evolvement in similarity, style and form through its human history.