Front Row is a frank discussion about the creative process and the business of creativity with some of the world’s brightest stars. What does it mean to be a creative? And how does a creative earn a living while staying true to their art? I have been exploring these questions my whole professional career. I’m the host of Front Row. My name is James Whiteside and I’m a principal dancer and choreographer with American Ballet Theatre in New York City, and the author of Center Center. Join me as I speak to artists and professionals in the business of art while we try to find the answer to the elusive question: How can I be successful in the arts? Check your ticket and take your seat. You’re in the Front Row.
On this episode of Front Row, Jennifer and I talk about her beginnings in dance and how it’s shaped her career as an actor. We also talk about the origin of our unlikely friendship, which has been such a joy to explore. Jen talks about managing expectations, outside criticism, and navigating celebrity. She is truly a joy to interview and an angel of a person. Enjoy this episode of Front Row, with my guest, Jennifer Garner.
Jennifer Garner is an American actor, known for roles such as Sidney Bristow in the TV smash, Alias, Jenna Rink in the classic comedy 13 Going on 30, and Alison Torres in Netflix’s Yes Day, among countless others. Jennifer works as an activist for early childhood education and is a board member of Save the Children USA. She is the co-founder and chief brand officer of the organic baby food company Once Upon a Farm. She is also an advocate for anti-paparazzi campaigns among children of celebrities. Jennifer is an avid ballet and dance fan and has been a champion of her favorite dancers and dance companies.
Host: James Whiteside @jamesbwhiteside
Guest: Jennifer Garner @jennifergarner
Produced by: RedCircle @getredcircle
Edited by: Nate Gwatney @nateleeg
Art by: Javier Rivets @rivets_art
Theme: "A-Flat" by Black Violin @blackviolin
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1 Jun 2023
Episode 20: Markaholic
Markaholic and I have worked together on my own music under the name JbDubs for years, from I Hate My Job to Wallflower and Bodega Bouquet. In this episode we talk about his work with the legendary RuPaul as well as his work with other Drag Race superstars. We talk about how music producers use social media and how different equipment affects how music sounds. I find Mark’s work so fascinating and I think you will too, here in the Front Row.
Markaholic aka Mark Byers is a Los Angeles-based songwriter & producer who has created pop songs for drag superstars such as RuPaul, Trixie Mattel, Alaska, Willam, Nina West, and many more. He is responsible for the updated version of the Rupaul’s Drag Race theme that notoriously changes the lyric “may the best woman win” to “may the best drag queen win”, opening the competition to people who may not identify as cisgender. Mark is the go-to music producer for queer entertainers on TV, in film, and on the internet.
Host: James Whiteside @jamesbwhiteside
Guest: Mark Byers aka Markaholic @markaholic
Produced by: RedCircle @getredcircle
Edited by: Nate Gwatney @nateleeg
Art by: Javier Rivets @rivets_art
Theme: "A-Flat" by Black Violin @blackviolin
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24 May 2023
Episode 19: Isabella Boylston
Not only is Isabella Boylston my best friend and frequent dance partner, she is an international ballet star. She was born Hildur Isabella Boylston, but now goes simply by Bella. She has been a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2014 and has danced nearly all the leading roles in the company’s classical repertoire. Bella has been a guest star with the Paris Opera Ballet, The Royal Danish Ballet, The Mariinsky Ballet, and more. She has hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok and partners with Nike, Bobbi Brown, Olay, Clarins, Chanel, and more on sponsored content as an influencer. Bella is a bonafide hustler, let’s find out how she does it all!
In this candid convo with Bella, we talk about what’s in a name, about the pressures and pitfalls of social media, and about her favorite moments from her career as a professional ballerina.
Host: James Whiteside @jamesbwhiteside
Guest: Isabella Boylston @isabellaboylston
Produced by: RedCircle @getredcircle
Edited by: Nate Gwatney @nateleeg
Art by: Javier Rivets @rivets_art
Theme: "A-Flat" by Black Violin @blackviolin
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands (https://redcircle.com/brands)
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