In this podcast, Melissa, Michael, & Rachael explore the question “What are we here to do?”

through the lense of art for social change

new episodes released every thursday

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Sarah’s Story

In this episode, Sarah Slight - Artistic Director of Raven Theatre (home of Talk Hard Chicago & 13 Suits) - unpacks her purpose, both personally, and as it pertains to the company. She shares about dramaturgy, motherhood, and purpose and how they all feed into creating a (mostly) balanced life.

Apologies for some audio difficulties in this episode, but the conversation was too good to keep from you.

Dramaturgy Definition: Dramaturgs are experts in the study of plays, musicals, or operas. It is their job to provide the cast and crew with vital knowledge, research, and interpretation about the theatrical work in question so that they are—in turn—better equipped to do their jobs.

@matters Episode 26

Value of Providing

@matters Episode 25

Career Opportunities

For Young Artists

In this episode, Michael and Melissa talk about the value they hold individually and as a company in providing career opportunities for young and emerging artists. Melissa shares her perspective as someone who has directly benefited from this value, while Michael gives us the origins of this mission.

Perspective

Broadening

@matters Episode 24

In this episode, Melissa and Rachael unpack experiences throughout their lives when their perspectives were broadened. They take this into art as well as general life; personal stories, and things that have expanded their national and global perspectives. What's one way in which your perspective has been broadened?