Episodes
YBY ep 277: Audio Describer Bridget Melton works to make the arts accessible to all.
This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I talk to Audio Describer, Bridget Melton. Bridget Melton is an Audio Describer who has recently relocated to North Texas from the Chicago area. Active in the cultural accessibility community for many years, Bridget works to create a welcoming environment for all. Around the United States, and virtually, she can be found at various theatres promoting inclusion as an audio…
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YBY ep 276: Poet/musician Andy N is overflowing with creativity.
This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I interview writer and performer, Andy N. Andy N is a poet, a musician, an open mic host, and a podcaster from Manchester, England. Andy N is the author of six full length poetry collections and he also writes a regular column for Manchester’s publication, The Sunday Tribune. He composes ambient electronic music under the name of “Ocean in a Bottle” and he…
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YBY ep 275: Annie Schiffman on empowering artists with Downstage Media!
This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I talk to improviser and marketing expert, Annie Schiffman. Annie Schiffman is an award-winning improviser who is also the founder of Downstage Media, the Places Please Project, and Profitable Improv. Like many performers, Annie stopped her onstage work when getting to rehearsals, auditions, and shows became too difficult alongside raising her two children. So she put her energy into helping other performing arts…
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YBY ep 274: Siddharth Venkatesh on craving the chaos of creativity!
This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I talk to improviser Siddharth Venkatesh. Siddharth Venkatesh is an improv performer with Improv Comedy Bangalore. In early September 2020, he co-created the ICB’s Facebook Community Group. It has since become a central hub through which improvisers all over the world connect! Outside of Improv, Siddharth is an engineer and he loves to play Indian classical percussion. In our conversation, Siddharth tells me…
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YBY ep 273: David Escobedo and getting a punk rock PhD in improv.
This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I talk to improviser and academic, David Escobedo. David Escobedo has been coaching and performing improv since 1995, starting his career in San Diego and Los Angeles. He has his BA and MA in Drama; and, David is currently pursuing his PhD in Drama with a focus on improv at the University of Chester in the UK. His Masters thesis paper was on…
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