EPISODE 161:
THEATRE WORK WITH NATALIE ROBIN & BRIDIN CLEMENTS COTTON
Host: Ethan Steimel
Release Date: 09/02/2024
Release Date: 09/02/2024
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A discussion about labor in theatrical production with lighting designer Natalie Robin & performing arts manager Brídín Clements. They have authored the new book Theatre Work: Reimagining the Labor of Theatrical Production.
Topics: ⭐️ How institutions can prioritize workers ⭐️ Retention and training challenges for theaters ⭐️ Minimum wage, living wage, and thriving wage ⭐️ Holding theaters accountable for their mission statement |
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Links and Resources
Video Version Of The Episode
Theatre Work - ProductionLaborBook.com
Gender Inequity - Paper
Pay Equity in Internships
Longitudinal Study - Deep Dive - Return To The Stage
Design Action
We See You WAT
1/52 Project
Wingspace
Behind The Scenes
Production On Deck
Porsche McGovern - Stage Directions - Where Is All The Production Staff Survey
Brídín Clements Cotton
Brídín (she/her) is an arts manager, educator, and maker. Currently an arts instructor for stage and project management at NYU Abu Dhabi, she has held a variety of management and teaching roles at arts organizations and educational institutions. Her approach to facilitating collaboration is driven by belief in the potential for theatre as a space for human connection and interest in how gatherings can create collective meaning.
Natalie Robin
Natalie (she/her) is a lighting designer, labor organizer, and educator. She is the full-time organizer for United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, of which she is a proud and longtime member. Previously she taught at several institutions of higher education. She believes everyone should have the protections of a union and is committed to deconstructing the traditional capitalist, hierarchical, ego-driven collaborative structures in theatremaking.
Instagram Handles
@theatre.work.book
@bridinsarah
@natalierobinld
@ethansteimel
@nicolevsteimel
Interview by Ethan Steimel
Theatre Work - ProductionLaborBook.com
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Gender Inequity - Paper
Pay Equity in Internships
Longitudinal Study - Deep Dive - Return To The Stage
Design Action
We See You WAT
1/52 Project
Wingspace
Behind The Scenes
Production On Deck
Porsche McGovern - Stage Directions - Where Is All The Production Staff Survey
Brídín Clements Cotton
Brídín (she/her) is an arts manager, educator, and maker. Currently an arts instructor for stage and project management at NYU Abu Dhabi, she has held a variety of management and teaching roles at arts organizations and educational institutions. Her approach to facilitating collaboration is driven by belief in the potential for theatre as a space for human connection and interest in how gatherings can create collective meaning.
Natalie Robin
Natalie (she/her) is a lighting designer, labor organizer, and educator. She is the full-time organizer for United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, of which she is a proud and longtime member. Previously she taught at several institutions of higher education. She believes everyone should have the protections of a union and is committed to deconstructing the traditional capitalist, hierarchical, ego-driven collaborative structures in theatremaking.
Instagram Handles
@theatre.work.book
@bridinsarah
@natalierobinld
@ethansteimel
@nicolevsteimel
Interview by Ethan Steimel
