Interviews

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  • 14 min

I Wish I Knew: Diversity in Casting with Victor Vazquez

I Wish I Knew interviews Victor Vazquez, a casting director based in NYC. Victor’s company, X Casting, is dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, collective liberation, and anti racism. He takes us through his journey from athlete in Compton and South Central Los Angeles to Casting Director at Arena Stage and now a business owner and Oxford grad. Victor is an inspiration to anyone looking to make a difference and have a voice in the arts community of 2020 and beyond. Take a read!
Nemuna Ceesay
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  • 9 min

I Wish I Knew: The imposter syndrome of being a replacement with Nemuna Ceesay

This week on I Wish I Knew, I interviewed my own brain! Fresh off a tour where I was a replacement in the show, I have a lot of thoughts on what it’s like to be a replacement. I go diary style and get kind of vulnerable. I discuss therapy, imposter syndrome and the audition process, and then end with all of the amazing things I learned about myself along the way. If you’ve ever been a replacement, are about to be, or are just curious, take a read!
Sarah Lozoff
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  • 6 min

I Wish I Knew: Intimacy Direction with Sarah Lozoff

I Wish I Knew discusses Intimacy Direction this week: What is it? Why do we need it? How do I become an Intimacy Director? Sarah Lozoff is a choreographer, ballet instructor, freelance movement artist, and most recently, an intimacy director! She gives amazing insight into being an intimacy director and how her background has led her into this important work. If you’re like me and you’re super intrigued about Intimacy Direction, take a read!
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  • 8 min

I Wish I Knew: Self-care with artist and healer Allison Strickland

This week on I Wish I Knew, we are focusing on self-care! Our guest is Allison Strickland, a performer, artist and healer based in New York. Allison talks about her journey through burn out and back again, and gives some amazing advice to artists about how to take care of yourself when you’re feeling the grind. Give it a read! Your body and mind will thank you.

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