Blog | Inclusive Stages

Dec 1719 min read

Let's Get Real: Hard Lessons of 2024

Welcome to the finale of Season 2 of the Inclusive Stages podcast! What a journey it has been this year. Having just started the podcast...

Communicating Our Feelings Through Stories & Zones with Levi Troilo

Kira Troilo

Dec 1010 min read

Communicating Our Feelings Through Stories & Zones with Levi Troilo

We’re doing things a little differently. My son Levi Troilo joins me today for a very special episode of the Inclusive Stages podcast!

Why Everyone Pays When You Wait To Self-Advocate

Kira Troilo

Dec 318 min read

Why Everyone Pays When You Wait To Self-Advocate

I’m always advocating for us to show up in spaces with whatever we've got going on at the moment.

Solving Big World Problems with Inclusive Storytelling with Julie Ann Crommett

Kira Troilo

Nov 2641 min read

Solving Big World Problems with Inclusive Storytelling with Julie Ann Crommett

Inclusive storytelling comes in a variety of forms—from books, to the stage, to the screen. But… what role does representation play? What...

3 Black Women, 3 Takes: Inclusion Work in 2024

Kira Troilo

Nov 1920 min read

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...

The View from the Pit with Music Director Dan Rodriguez

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...

Why ‘Brave Spaces’ In Theater Should Be Non-Negotiable

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!”

Run a Thriving Arts Business in a Post-Pandemic Era with Aubrey Bergauer

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.

Inclusive By Design: Costumes, Hair & Working with Gen Z

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...

EDI That Actually Works for Theater Culture Change with Alexa Smith

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...

The #1 Missing Skill in the Theater Industry

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...

Reclaiming Agency & Naming the Elephant in the Room with Jennifer Apple

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...

In the Room Where It Happens: Politics & Parenting with Jared Dixon

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.

Hiring Black Artists? Consider These 5 Key Things First

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.

Relationships, Race, & Reviving Curiosity with Jared Troilo

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!

We Know How To Fix the Entertainment Industry

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.

Why I Needed to Retire from Acting (For Now)

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.

Ups & Downs of B'way Behind-the-Scenes & Reclaiming “Fat” with Katy Geraghty

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.

Transitioning, Type-Casting & Learning from Each Other Offstage

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.

How To Create an Inclusive Rehearsal Room Culture

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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