
Inclusive STAGES™ is the podcast for theater makers, creatives, and arts leaders who believe we can build a better industry—one brave, emotionally intelligent, and trauma-informed space at a time. Hosted by Kira Troilo, founder of Art & Soul Consulting, each episode explores what it really takes to create inclusive, healthy creative environments in today’s rapidly changing performing arts landscap... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationArtsPerforming Arts | ||||

Talking to a closeted Trump supporter about politics, inclusion, and what theater needs now.
In this season finale, I sit down with my longtime friend, Julie D'Alessandro, a Boston-based voice teacher who has long kept her political views private. T... more
What if the greatest threat to theater right now isn’t empty seats, but burnout in the arts?
In this solo episode, I open up about the strain so many artists and leaders are facing, and why creative leadership strategies and even AI might hold part ... more
What if the most powerful tool for change in theater isn’t performance, but conversation?
I sit down with my dad, retired firefighter Fred Cowan, for a candid family conversation about race, theater, equity, and what it takes to build genuine inclus... more
What if the most powerful way to confront antisemitism… is by celebrating Jewish joy?
I sit down with actor and singer Ari Axelrod, who shows how Jewish representation in theater goes far beyond casting—it’s about telling the complete story of a com... more
Kira is changing the world. I feel so lucky to be learning from her!! What an amazing podcast and resource!!
I learn something new every episode! Love the thoughtful conversation I get to hear between theater professionals. What a great platform for the work Kira is doing—getting a peak behind the curtain gives us ALL a better perspective and mindset when we walk into the theater, whether it’s on stage, backstage, or in the audience.
This is such groundbreaking work and I can’t believe it’s taken this long for it to start appearing in arts spaces. Looking forward to seeing (and hearing) what’s to come from this movement.
Kira is doing what theatre companies should have been doing all along and all thanks to her generosity of spirit, her willingness to ask and answer tough questions, and her ability to inspire others to want to learn and grow!
Kira’s work is undoubtedly changing our entire industry for the better, and I am SO excited about this podcast spreading the word even further! Go Kira!
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Focusing on the creation of inclusive and healthy environments within the performing arts, this podcast addresses critical issues surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion in theater. It provides valuable insights for theater makers, educators, and arts leaders on how to foster emotionally intelligent and trauma-informed spaces, emphasizing the importance of representation and accessibility. Each episode features transformative discussions that not only highlight the challenges faced in the industry but also offer practical tools and approaches for meaningful change. Unique in its approach, the content speaks directly to those involved in the arts, aiming to empower individuals to advocate for better practices and reduce burnout in their... more
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