Alive Tonight is a podcast about the performing arts creatives breathing night life into the coolest little capital in the world: Te Whanganui-a-Tara / Wellington.
Alive Tonight is a podcast dedicated to understanding what it means to be an artist in Wellington, looking specifically at craft and how to survive as a professional maker both pre- and post-COVID.
Our cover art is by Cosmobones, and original music is by Liam Reid.
In this episode, we talk to drag performer Nick Erasmuson about trying to make it in London, drag, political statements, and his love of musical theatre.
Eva Goodcoq
Drag Up Your Life - Wellington! - https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/drag-up-your-life/wellington (https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/drag-up-your-life/wellington)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/evagoodcoq/ (https://www.instagram.com/evagoodcoq/)
4 Nov 2020
S1 - Announcement!
We are coming to the end of Season One! I know, it’s a bit bittersweet. Sad that it’s coming to an end already, but we’ve got lots of cool things in store next season. Trust me, it’s going to be amazing!
In preparation for our wrap-up episode, I would love to hear from you! Yes, you! If you have a question for me or some feedback, please record a little voice memo and sent it to aliveontightnz@gmail.com (mailto:aliveontightnz@gmail.com)
Please keep in touch with us over the Christmas/New Years/summer break by following us on Facebook and Instagram @alivetonightnz – just like our email address!
Kia ora! Noho ora mai.
1 Nov 2020
S1 Ep14 - Rachel Rouge
In this episode we chat to former burlesque artist and current producer, Rachel Rouge, about travel cheats, burlesque, the tricky balance of producing in Wellington, and what kind of animal we would like to be in our next life.
Rachel Rouge
Tickets for The Menagerie: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/2400578DBC0032A6 (https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/event/2400578DBC0032A6)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMenagerieNZ/ (https://www.facebook.com/TheMenagerieNZ/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTCJHyFmVa1T6wVYGW8Eog (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTCJHyFmVa1T6wVYGW8Eog)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themenagerienz/ (https://www.instagram.com/themenagerienz/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMenagerieNZ (https://twitter.com/TheMenagerieNZ)
Mailing List: https://themenagerie.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7a90b66c10a0525a0f639fb72&id=bdd0ca1d11 (https://themenagerie.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7a90b66c10a0525a0f639fb72&id=bdd0ca1d11)
Website: https://themenagerie.co.nz/ (https://themenagerie.co.nz/)
Rachel Rouge's UV Strip Tease: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VdsvlatOlg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VdsvlatOlg)
Saucy Articles
Wellington venues report calling for a mid-tier venue (2016): https://wellington.govt.nz/-/media/services/community-and-culture/arts/files/midsized-performing-venues-review.pdf (https://wellington.govt.nz/-/media/services/community-and-culture/arts/files/midsized-performing-venues-review.pdf)
Fee reduction for local performers in Wellington City venues (2018): https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/102167302/fee-reduction-for-local-performers-in-wellington-city-venues (https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/102167302/fee-reduction-for-local-performers-in-wellington-city-venues)
Wellington Report 2019: No room to move in cultural capital - Wellington artists call for mid-tier venue (2019): https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/116288931/no-room-to-move-in-cultural-capital--wellington-artists-call-for-midtier-venue (https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/116288931/no-room-to-move-in-cultural-capital--wellington-artists-call-for-midtier-venue)
25 Oct 2020
S1 Ep13 - Moana Ete
In this episode, we talk to actor, director, and writer Moana Ete about drama school, making things clearer, casting, and representation.
BOOSTED Campaign - All of the Above
https://boosted.org.nz/projects/all-of-the-above (https://boosted.org.nz/projects/all-of-the-above)
Fly My Pretties
https://www.flymypretties.com/shows/upcoming/ (https://www.flymypretties.com/shows/upcoming/)
A Girl Named Mo
https://www.loop.co.nz/artists/a-girl-named-mo/ (https://www.loop.co.nz/artists/a-girl-named-mo/)
For more info about Moana and her social media accounts, go to https://www.moanaete.com/ (https://www.moanaete.com/)
12 Oct 2020
S1 Ep11 - Jerome Chandrahasen
In this episode, we talk to comedian and producer Jerome Chandrahasen about debating, comedy, running a charity, and hamsters vs. guinea pigs.
Jerome Chandrahasen
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeromechandra (https://twitter.com/jeromechandra)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeromeChandrahasenComedy (https://www.facebook.com/JeromeChandrahasenComedy)
Upcoming shows Jerome is in:
IDIOM - https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/laser-kiwi-presents-idiom-tickets-122634893267 (https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/laser-kiwi-presents-idiom-tickets-122634893267)
The Menagerie - https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/the-menagerie-variety-show/wellington (https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/the-menagerie-variety-show/wellington)
Some shows that Jerome is producing:
The Wellington Comedy Club - https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/the-wellington-comedy-club-with-jeremy-elwood/wellington (https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/the-wellington-comedy-club-with-jeremy-elwood/wellington)
Saturday Laughs - https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/saturday-laughs-with-eli-matthewson/upper-hutt (https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/saturday-laughs-with-eli-matthewson/upper-hutt)
Raw Meat Monday - https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/raw-meat-monday-stand-up-comedy/wellington (https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/raw-meat-monday-stand-up-comedy/wellington)
4 Oct 2020
S1 Ep10 - Eliza Sanders, House of Sand
In this episode, we talk to dancer and choreographer Eliza Sanders of House of Sand, about dance, the balance of working with family, and charging (certain) projects your worth.
House of Sand
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houseofsandarts (https://www.facebook.com/houseofsandarts)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofsandarts/ (https://www.instagram.com/houseofsandarts/)
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/houseofsand (https://vimeo.com/houseofsand)
Website: http://houseofsand.org/ (http://houseofsand.org/)
27 Sept 2020
S1 Ep9 - Kate Spencer
In this episode, we talk to poet & producer Kate Spencer about the craft of poetry, the personal is political, lockdown, and Level 2 producer logistics.
Kate Spencer:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Creatif-Kate-2785095534864031 (https://www.facebook.com/Creatif-Kate-2785095534864031)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatifkate/ (https://www.instagram.com/creatifkate/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kate_the_gate (https://twitter.com/kate_the_gate)
Website: https://creatifkate.com/ (https://creatifkate.com/)
Podcast, A-Couple-A-Sluts: https://michellekasey.com/a-couple-a-sluts (https://michellekasey.com/a-couple-a-sluts)
21 Sept 2020
S1 Ep8 - Brianne Kerr
In this episode, we talk to Brianne Kerr about the acting craft, working in the film and television space, the PACE scheme, and publicity and marketing.
14 Sept 2020
S1 Ep7 - Tony Black
In this episode, we talk to lighting designer Tony Black about frames, lighting (of course), gobos, and being on the benefit. Fair warning: this episode features many bad puns.
7 Sept 2020
S1 Ep6 - Taki Rua with Tānemahuta Gray
In this episode, we talk to Tānemahuta Gray, current Kahukura (CEO) and Kaiarataki Toi (Artistic Director) of Taki Rua Productions, New Zealand's unofficial Māori Theatre Company, about dance, musical theatre, funding, and recolonising the narrative.
TAKI RUA
Free whānau/public showing of Ngā Manu Rōreka, the Te Reo Māori Season show, on Thursday 24th September 1pm at National Library of New Zealand - Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takiruaproductions (https://www.facebook.com/takiruaproductions)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takirua/ (https://www.instagram.com/takirua/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/takiruaprod (https://twitter.com/takiruaprod)
31 Aug 2020
S1 Ep5 - Eleanor Strathern, A Mulled Whine
In this episode, we talk to Eleanor Strathern, A Mulled Whine, about producing, co-op shares, lockdown, and the (hopeful) insurgence of New Zealand work post-COVID.
A Mulled Whine
The Whine List: https://www.facebook.com/amulledwhine/app/100265896690345 (https://www.facebook.com/amulledwhine/app/100265896690345)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amulledwhine/ (https://www.facebook.com/amulledwhine/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amulledwhine/ (https://www.instagram.com/amulledwhine/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amulledwhine (https://twitter.com/amulledwhine)
Other information:
Art Murmurs feature: http://www.artmurmurs.nz/features/a-whindy-road-a-brief-history-of-a-mulled-whine (http://www.artmurmurs.nz/features/a-whindy-road-a-brief-history-of-a-mulled-whine)
TAHI MAHI video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vy28uUdbzA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vy28uUdbzA)
24 Aug 2020
S1 Ep4 - David O'Donnell
In this episode we talk to director and teacher David O'Donnell about acting, directing, and academia, among other things.
17 Aug 2020
S1 Ep3 - Alayne Dick
In this episode, we talk to artist Alayne Dick about arts, comedy, poetry, and writing, among other things.
Alayne Dick
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alaynekat (https://www.instagram.com/alaynekat)
10 Aug 2020
S1 Ep2 - George Fowler, aka Hugo Grrrl
In this episode, we talk to George Fowler, aka Hugo Grrrl. George is a huge presence in the Wellington performing arts scene, both as a performer and as a comedy and cabaret producer. We talk about drag, theatre, Hugo Grrrl's Gigs, and other important life lessons.
Hugo Grrrl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hugogrrrldragking (https://www.facebook.com/hugogrrrldragking)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugogrrrl/ (https://www.instagram.com/hugogrrrl/)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hugogrrrl?lang=en (https://twitter.com/hugogrrrl?lang=en)
Eventfinda: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2018/hugo-grrrl (https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2018/hugo-grrrl)
2 Aug 2020
S1 Ep1 - Red Scare Theatre Company with Cassandra Tse and James Cain
Red Scare Theatre Company has established itself as an essential part of the Wellington night arts scene. But who are they? What were their humble beginnings? What is important to them?
In this episode, we talk to Cassandra Tse (Artistic Director) and James Cain (Marketing Director) about their work with Red Scare, their part-time jobs and side hustles, as well as their own writing processes.
Red Scare Theatre Company
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedScareTheatreCompany (https://www.facebook.com/RedScareTheatreCompany)
Instagram & Twitter: @redscaretheatre
31 Jul 2020
Pilot
What is this? Whom will be interviewed? What will we talk about? Whom is our host? Why does this podcast even exist? Why should you listen?
All questions are answered in this pilot episode.
Our first episode will air Rāhina, toru o Here-turi-kōkā 2020/ Monday 3rd of August 2020.
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