Ian Garrett is an Assistant Professor of Sustainability & Design and Theatre Production & Administration at York University in Toronto, Canada. He is super smart. He is super informed. He is a super hard worker. And he's funny. We talk about how he ended up working in production, despite a childhood attempting to avoid it, and about what sustainability in the arts means. Oh, and about HOW IMPORTANT THE ARTS ARE TO HEALTHY SOCIETIES! And about parenthood. It's great. Give it a listen. Recorded on 6/9/16.

Will You Be My Friend?

Episode 7 - Ian Garrett

Simon Flory is a musician based in Austin, TX. We talk about his childhood in rural Indiana, what it's like making a living as a musician, and he teaches me things about Garth Brooks, Shel Silverstein, and the Half Barbaric Twang (my new favorite combination of words). Recorded on 4/18/16.

Episode 6 - Simon Flory

Lizzie Beckham is so funny and smart and candid and she will charm your socks off and touch your heart. We talk about her life as an actor in NYC, LA, and now Austin, why people are so awesome, and the imbalance in opportunity for female actors in Austin Theater. There is even a nemesis story. Recorded on 2/17/2016.

Episode 5 - Liz Beckham

In this episode, Jason and I discuss his influences as an artist and explore his complex journey of integrating art, parenting, and a modicum of a sense of security. Recorded on 1/25/2016.

Episode 4: Jason Phelps

In this funny, generous interview, Barbara shares stories about her life, career and family. She talks about fumbling her way forward and the importance of knowing oneself. And she has me laughing the whole way through. Recorded on 8/27/15.

Episode 3: Barbara Chisholm

My guest is Caroline Reck, the Producing Artistic Director of Glass Half Full Theatre in Austin. We talk about her path as an artist, cobbling together an income, and why we should give our attention to things we think are important. Also, both of our babies make appearances! Mine is the one who is crying. Recorded 6/11/15.

Episode 2: Caroline Reck

First episode! Actor and teacher Quetta Carpenter and I discuss her path to Austin, why acting can be like being in a bad relationship, but why we keep coming back to it. Recorded 4/26/15.

Episode 1: Quetta Carpenter

Conversations about making a life while making art (and other things).