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ARTS. WORK. LIFE. - A podcast from APAP

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ARTS. WORK. LIFE. is an award-winning podcast about what it's like to work in the performing arts, featuring stories from artists and arts workers like YOU, behind-the-scenes and up close. The podcast is produced by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals with the support of the Wallace Foundation.

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Season 4 

We're back with more bold, untold stories about the performing arts.
S04 E01 - Trailblazers - June 17, 2025 - View transcript.
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Season 3 

S03 E06 - Second Acts - August 13, 2024 - View transcript.
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S03 E05 - My Story to Tell - July 30, 2024 - View transcript.
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S03 E04 - Through the Looking Glass - July 16, 2024 - View transcript.
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S03 E03 - The Personal and The Political - June 25, 2024 - View transcript.

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S03 E02 - Breaking the Arts Barrier - June 11, 2024 - View transcript.

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S03 E01 - Remix, Rework, Reimagine - May 28, 2024 - View transcript.

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Season 2 

S02 E06 - Breaking Out of the Box - August 8, 2023 - View transcript.

S02 E05 - With or Without A Net - August 1, 2023 - View transcript.

S02 E04 - Outside In - July 25, 2023 - View transcript. 

S02 E03 - For the Kids - July 18, 2023 - View transcript.

S02 E02 - Roots and Responsibilities - July 11, 2023 - View transcript.

S02 E01 - Improv Everywhere - July 4, 2023 - View transcript.

Season 1.5 

Bonus episodes, live from APAP's annual conference
BONUS EPISODE: Stop Talking, Start Listening: Finding Common Ground with Young Arts Workers - February 28, 2023 - View transcript.

BONUS EPISODE: Stop Talking, Start Listening: Young Arts Worker Panelists Reflect - March 7, 2023 - View transcript.

Season 1

S01 E06 - Bowing Out, Letting Go, and Saying Goodbye - August 2, 2022 - View transcript. 

S01 E05 - The Human in Human Resources - July 26, 2022 - View transcript.

S01 E04 - Space, Place, and Community - July 19, 2022 - View transcript.

S01 E03 - From Burnout to Balance: Defying Death and Embracing Life - July 12, 2022 - View transcript.

S01 E02 - Money, Money, Money: Hustle or Bust - July 5, 2022 - View transcript.

S01 E01 - Inclusion: What does it mean to be "In the Room"? - June 28, 2022 - View transcript.

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Submit your story

Do you have a story to tell?

APAP wants to hear your stories! Learn more here about the stories we seek and how you can submit your story idea.

Selected storytellers will work with our podcast producer, and those whose stories are selected and aired will receive a $200 honorarium.

The deadline for Season 4 submissions has now passed. You may submit your story idea for future consideration.

About

About APAP

The Association of Performing Arts Professionals is the national service, advocacy and membership organization for the live performing arts field. APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts presenting, booking and touring industry and the professionals who work within it. 

The AWL Team

Claire Caulfield, Podcast Host and Producer
Jenny Thomas, Executive Producer; Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, APAP
Grace Asuncion, Specialist, Digital Marketing and Communications, APAP

Podcast Advisors:
Andrea Cuevas, Independent Marketing Consultant
Ashayla Byrd, Conference Production Associate, APAP
Beatrice Thomas, Consultant, Arts Equity Strategist, Artist
Cristina Vasquez, Director, Contenidos Artisticos
Francine Sheffield, Founder/CEO, Sheffield Global Arts Management
Krista Bradley, Senior Manager, Industry Relations, APAP
Lisa Richards Toney, President and CEO, APAP
Shane Fernando, CEO, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Willie Santiago, Programs and Resources Specialist, APAP

Contact

Questions?

Email us at podcast@apap365.org

Media

For media inquiries, email us at communications@apap365.org. 
Supported by The Wallace Foundation.

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