3 Black Women, 3 Takes: Inclusion Work in 2024
Welcome to this special episode of Inclusive Stages, where I'm joined by two of my favorite collaborators and incredible colleagues, Zena...
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Kira Troilo
Nov 1241 min read
The View from the Pit with Music Director Dan Rodriguez
Inclusion isn’t just important to what we see on stage at a show. It’s equally as critical in places like the pit where you’ll find...
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Kira Troilo
Nov 512 min read
Why ‘Brave Spaces’ In Theater Should Be Non-Negotiable
We’ve all heard of “safe spaces,” but that’s not fully possible in the arts. Instead, my hope is to create “brave spaces!”
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Kira Troilo
Oct 2833 min read
Run a Thriving Arts Business in a Post-Pandemic Era with Aubrey Bergauer
In this episode, Aubrey Bergauer joins Kira to discuss how to grow an audience & change the culture within arts organizations.
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Kira Troilo
Oct 1432 min read
Inclusive By Design: Costumes, Hair & Working with Gen Z
Theater costume designers work intimately with actors. They create ensembles for a variety of bodies that these actors wear night after...
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Kira Troilo
Oct 835 min read
EDI That Actually Works for Theater Culture Change with Alexa Smith
There are a number of other folks out here doing this meaningful work right alongside me. This interview is actually the first time I’ve...
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Kira Troilo
Oct 118 min read
The #1 Missing Skill in the Theater Industry
As an Inclusion Consultant, I’ve found one thing that’s missing across the board in the theater industry—feedback and feedback...
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Kira Troilo
Sep 2343 min read
Reclaiming Agency & Naming the Elephant in the Room with Jennifer Apple
Being yourself as an actor can feel like quite the conundrum. How much of you should you bring to a role? What auditions should you even...
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Kira Troilo
Sep 1646 min read
In the Room Where It Happens: Politics & Parenting with Jared Dixon
Theater touches on many parts of life—parenting and politics are just two of them.
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Kira Troilo
Sep 921 min read
Hiring Black Artists? Consider These 5 Key Things First
Kira shares personal stories about being a black biracial actor & things that aren’t (but must be) considered.
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Kira Troilo
Jun 2436 min read
Relationships, Race, & Reviving Curiosity with Jared Troilo
Kira’s husband, Jared Troilo, joins her to discuss racial reckoning, acting, parenting, & personal growth!
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Kira Troilo
Jun 1736 min read
We Know How To Fix the Entertainment Industry
Kira is joined by two experts for a conversation about emotional intelligence, inclusion, & safe spaces.
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Kira Troilo
Jun 1014 min read
Why I Needed to Retire from Acting (For Now)
Kira shares what experiences led to her deciding to retire from acting and pursue EDI consulting in the arts.
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Kira Troilo
Jun 341 min read
Ups & Downs of B'way Behind-the-Scenes & Reclaiming “Fat” with Katy Geraghty
Katy joins Kira to discuss body diversity in the arts & her epic journey as a self-proclaimed fat actress.
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Kira Troilo
May 2743 min read
Transitioning, Type-Casting & Learning from Each Other Offstage
Carlee & Carolyn join Kira to share how they learned from each other during Uplift, and their thoughts on inclusion.
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Kira Troilo
May 2018 min read
How To Create an Inclusive Rehearsal Room Culture
Kira shares her CULTURE Roadmap you can use to create kind & thoughtful theater rehearsal spaces.
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Kira Troilo
May 1330 min read
Beyond Accessibility: Disability Representation in Theater with Brennan Srisirikul
Brennan Srisirikul joins Kira to discuss beyond accessibility & disability representation.
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Kira Troilo
May 734 min read
Consent-Forward Practices & Care-Forward Leadership with Leigh Barrett
Leigh Barrett joins Kira to discuss the meaning & importance of being consent-forward in theater spaces.
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Kira Troilo
Apr 2929 min read
Tour Life & EDI Conversations with Aaron Michael Ray
Aaron Michael Ray joins Kira to discuss what tour life is like for actors & the need for EDI in the arts.
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Kira Troilo
Apr 2233 min read
Setting Boundaries Behind the Scenes for Racism On Stage
With this podcast, I want to show the behind-the-scenes work of inclusion in theater spaces. It’s not just about diversity on the...
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