Play Haus

Booming into the studio this week, we have the multi-talented, Stephanie Long. As a Brisbane/Gold Coast performer, Steph lives her best life in the gigging scene - touring with many cover bands and performing locally. With performing arts her full-time career, Steph also reveals to us her exciting return to musical theatre with THAT Production Company's upcoming production of 'Tick Tick Boom'. Ticking over at Ipswich's Civic Centre, Steph shares her excitement about joining a stellar cast and gives us some advice on what to expect from this must-see show!Scene 37 unravels much to do about the arts scene. With a musical theatre degree and from a family of artists, Steph has 'performing' in her blood. We chat all about music, and Steph shares her big belief in living your truth and finding happiness and contentment in life. This has been a massive journey for the South East QLD performer, and she takes us through some of her biggest life lessons during her years as an artist. We talk about the importance of consistent training, stage fright, the silver linings of lockdown, how to handle being a perfectionist and the importance of community in the arts. Too often, people are caught up with viewing other people's success as your failure, but Steph is a big fan of celebrating each other and finding ways to work on the same team. She leaves us with the simple but very true message - and you'll have to tune in to hear more!About Stephanie Long: Head on over to Instagram and give Steph Long a follow at @_stephlong_ or instagram.com/_stephlong_. Even stay up to date with her band, The Accidents Band at @theaccidentsband or instagram.com/theaccidentsband. About THAT Production Company: If you would like to find THAT Production Company, head over to their website thatproductioncompany.com.au/ or find them on their socials, Facebook at facebook.com/THATProductionCompany or Instagram at @thatproductioncompany or instagram.com/thatproductioncompany. Play Haus Picks:Tick, Tick... Boom! (THAT Production Company) - thatproductioncompany.com.au/Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Mad About Theatre) - madabout.com.au/upcoming-productionsThe Drowsy Chaperone (Savoyards Musical Theatre) - savoyards.com.au/drowsychaperoneTheatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

Pirouetting into the studio this week is the incredibly talented Alisdair Macindoe from Australiasian Dance Collective. We talk about his upcoming production 'Forgery', which transports us into the future with a performance generated entirely by a computer! And Alisdair is the man behind the computer and lets us know how it all worksWith an interesting background in creative programming, 'Forgery' allows human genius and computer smarts to combine and create something brilliant. Presented as part of Brisbane Festival and partnering with Australasian Dance Collective, learn more about how technology is incorporating with performance - and if you're into dance, this is the episode to boogie too!Scene 36 unravels how Alisdair created a program that gives computer-generated prompts to six talented dancers who then improvise their way through a new show every night. We chat about how the team has worked with the Australasian Dance Collective dancers to build their improvisation skills in the rehearsal room and to give them the confidence to step on stage without a clue about what they're doing. Alisdair, Chelsea and Brooke then take a deep dive into the moral dilemma of artificial intelligence in the creative field and what the future of tech and art could look like. This is a mind-blowing episode that's not to be missed!About Alisdair Macindoe: You can find Alisdair Macindoe's creative work on his website at alisdairmacindoe.com/. To keep up to date on all things Australasian Dance Collective visit their website at australasiandancecollective.com/ or Instagram at @australasiandancecollective or instagram.com/australasiandancecollective. Also, don't miss their joint creation 'Forgery' at Brisbane Festival, check it out at brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/2021/forgery.Play Haus Picks:Forgery (Australasian Dance Collective) - brisbanefestival.com.au/whats-on/2021/forgery24 Hour Musical Project - 24hourmusical.com.au/Thrive on Arts (The Empire Theatre) - empiretheatre.com.au/event/579/thrive-on-arts-september-2021Les Miserables Auditions (Lynch & Paterson) - lynchandpaterson.com/events/lesmisTheatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

Brisbane Festival is about to take our city by storm and we've spotlighted all the wonderful art, theatre and entertainment heading your way! From cabarets to dance, performances, comedy and everything in between, the Play Haus Pod team are telling you their favourite must-sees for the 2021 Festival. Scene 35 unravels the many incredible productions on offer and as part of this year's Brisbane Festival. So get ready to snap up those tickets and support your local artists! About Brisbane Festival: Visit the Brisbane Festival website for all productions mentioned in this episode and as part of our Play Haus Picks! Head to brisbanefestival.com.au/. Alternatively, follow the festival on Instagram @brisbanefestival or instagram.com/brisbanefestival. Or Follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/BrisbaneFestival.Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

From puppeteering to producing and playwriting, The Naughty Corner Collective have done it all! This week we sit down with two of the collective's members to chat about their upcoming production 'Maze', playing at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Jess Bunz and Bianca Bality both work as ushers by day and theatre-making extraordinaires during...well, all the other hours. These two powerhouse women have worked in Brisbane's most iconic theatres and have lots of stories and insight to share. Scene 34 unravels all you need to know about managing your artistic journey, developing new work and a touch of Greek mythology. We go into detail about The Naughty Corner Collective's original production, 'Maze' produced in conjunction with Dead Puppet Society. Jess and Bianca explain their process of developing a 20-minute production into a full-scale play. Working within a collective can come with its challenges, but Jess and Bianca have identified the features that make working with a group of creatives a fruitful venture instead of an infuriating one. We hear about their business was born from creativity, the importance of grant writing skills, learning how to ask for help and how to get the most out of your uni degree. As always, this scene is packed full of knowledge, laughs and wholesome energy! Stick around, we're so glad you're here.About The Naughty Corner Collective, Jess Bunz and Bianca Bality: Follow The Naughty Corner Collective via their Instagram @thenaughtycornercollective or instagram.com/thenaughtycornercollective, on Facebook at facebook.com/tnccollective or check out their website at henaughtycornercollective.com/. You can also find Jess Bunz on Instagram at @jess.bunz or instagram.com/jess.bunz and Bianca Bality at @big_anchor or instagram.com/big_anchor. Play Haus Picks:Maze (The Naughty Corner Collective) - brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/event/maze/Ordinary Days (Javeenbah Theatre Company) - javeenbah.org.au/playbill/ordinary-days/Pygmalion (Noosa Arts Theatre) - noosaartstheatre.org.au/pygmalion/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

With over 20+ years in practice, Lucas Stibbard has finally joined us in the studio to dispel the many myths surrounding the arts industry, and teach us how to perfect the work/life balance when you're an artist. As part of The Escapists (a multi-disciplinary collective he co-founded), Lucas has dabbled in everything - from dramaturgy to directing, acting to producing. Having performed nationally and internationally, he is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the arts, and this is a masterclass interview in storytelling and theatre-making.Scene 32 unravels Lucas' endeavours as a multi-disciplinary artist, working with young people and the success of his critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning 'boy girl wall'. We chat about taking this production to America and the educational discussions and differences when it came to the text, as well as the importance of drama as an educational tool. We also take a look at Lucas' new work, '000 Things I Need To Tell You', which centres around raising a boy and deconstructing masculinity. Lucas also shares his experiences working with shake&stir on 'A Christmas Carol', his love of Brecht and post-dramatic theatre, and the importance of having other hobbies as an artist. This interview navigates the highs and lows of being a full-time artist, and how we can all keep theatre alive.About Lucas Stibbard: Follow Lucas via his Facebook at facebook.com/lucasstibbard or on Instagram @lucasstibbard or instagram.com/lucasstibbard.Play Haus Picks:Vena Cava Freshblood Festival (Vena Cava Productions) - facebook.com/venacavaproductionsThe Knowing of Mary Poppins (Empire Theatre) - empiretheatre.com.au/event/959/the-knowing-of-mary-poppinsShort+Sweet Gala Finals (Short+Sweet) - thetivoli.com.au/events/short-and-sweetAwakening (Good Time Theatrics) - facebook.com/agoodtimetheatre/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

Are you ready to rock? Joining us in the Play Haus this week to talk about her role as Oz in Harvest Rain's Arena Spectacular, 'We Will Rock You', is the lovely Carly Bettinson. We recorded this scene during the July lockdown and a lot has changed in the theatre world since then! Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-situation in Brisbane and Sydney, 'We Will Rock You' has been postponed. While this episode delves into the joyous and amazing creative adventures Carly has been on, we are also sending all the love to our roomies and fellow artists who have been impacted by the pandemic.Scene 31 unravels the incredible creativeness of Carly! From singing and dancing all the way to sewing and crocheting, Carly lives out her sunshine personality in her work. We chat about her journey to the theatre and what it was like growing up in a household that loved art and creativity. Carly also tells us about her preparation for 'We Will Rock You', how the pandemic has impacted her art and the importance of constantly learning and exploring your creativity. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved chatting with Carly.About Carly BettinsonFollow Carly on Instagram at instagram.com/carlybettinson or @carlybettinson. Alternatively, check out her creative work at instagram.com/fromcarlyb or @fromcarlyb. For news about 'We Will Rock You', head to the official production website wewillrockyouarena.com/.Play Haus Picks:We Will Rock You (Harvest Rain Theatre Company) https://www.harvestrain.com.au/wewillrockyoubrisbane or https://www.wewillrockyouarena.com/Pirates of Penzance (Ipswich Musical Theatre) https://www.ipswichmusicaltheatrecompany.com.au/Youth Variety Showcase (Tweed Theatre Company) https://www.tweedtheatre.com.au/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

We are so excited to have Cessalee Stovall hanging out on the Play Haus Podcast this week! She is a performer, advocate, educator, human lover and all together power woman! Cessalee performed on stages all over America before finding her home in Melbourne, Australia, and starting her organisation 'Stage A Change', which supports and empowers performers, producers and educators to effect positive change in diversity and inclusion.Scene 30 unravels what it means to be inclusive and gives us that push to be the change we want to see in the world. Having performed in America and Australia, Cessalee unpacks what it looks like to be an artist in both countries and details how she has learnt to navigate the arts while maintaining a healthy life/work balance. We hear all about Cessalee's organisation 'Stage A Change' and the incredible work she is doing in the space of diversity and inclusion, giving artists and organisations the tools they need to encourage positive change. "Live, Learn, Love" is Cessalee's mantra when deciding what to dedicate her time towards... and you'll have to listen to this episode to find out what she applies it to specifically.About Cessalee Stovall: Follow Cessalee's organisation, Stage A Change, via its website at stageachange.org or on Instagram at instagram.com/stageachange or @stageachange. To keep up to date with Cessalee's personal endeavours, follow her account at instagram.com/cessalee or @cessalee.Play Haus Picks:Mamma Mia (The Show Co.) https://theeventscentre.com.au/product/mamma-mia-the-musical/Titanic: The Movie The Play (Act React) https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/event/titanic/Boy and Girl (Oscar Production Company) https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/event/boygirl/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.

An international musician and a famous Instagram influencer are joining creative forces to bring a 'Midsummer Night's Dream' to the Gold Coast... and like you've never seen before. Trent Owers as Demetrius and Alyson Joyce as Tatania are both serving up a twist on the Shakespeare classic we all know and love in Technicolour Theatre Company's newest production. These talented practitioners join us in the Play Haus to chat through their many incredible theatrical experiences. AND our special guest host, Juliette Ebert, is back!Scene 29 unravels the lives of two people who live wildly multi-faceted lives. Trent and Alyson have very full plates and we learn about their journey to the stage and the lessons they have learnt along the way. Trent shares what is like to move from America to Australia and working as an online influencer; sharing the differences he has noticed. All-round power woman, Alyson, has fostered her music career in Papua New Guinea alongside her Australian theatrical experience and other projects as she constantly evolves and experiments. She chats through her journey of self-acceptance and confidence as a BIPOC woman in the arts and Trent further explores why theatre feels the need to label characters. This episode is packed full of big questions, big talent and big conversations that you don't want to miss!About Trent Owers and Alyson Joyce:Follow Trent on Instagram at @officialtrentowers or instagram.com/officialtrenttowers. While you're there, check out Alyson's website at alysonjoyce.com/.About Technicolour Theatre Company:Follow on Instagram at @technicolourtheatre or instagram.com/technicolourtheatre/. Also, check out their website at technicolourtheatre.com.au/.Play Haus Picks:A Midsummer Night's Dream (Technicolour Theatre Company) - technicolourtheatre.com.au/midsummerCinderella (Phoenix Ensemble) - phoenixensemble.com.au/shows/cinderella/39 Steps Auditions (Ipswich Little Theatre) - ilt.org.au/the-39-steps-auditions/Theatre Haus:Website - theatrehaus.comFacebook - facebook.com/TheatreHausInstagram - instagram.com/theatrehaus/ or @theatrehausPlay Haus:Website - theatrehaus.com/playhausFacebook - facebook.com/playhauspodcastInstagram - instagram.com/playhauspod or @playhauspodThe Play Haus team includes Brooke Edwards, Chelsea August, Juliette Ebert, Priya Shah, Elodie Boal and Sophie Price, and is produced by Theatre Haus and That's Not Canon Productions.