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Women & Theatre Podcast

Women & Theatre Podcast

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Calling all women and nonbinary folks of the theatre industry...and the rest of you beautiful people! Welcome to the Women & Theatre Podcast, hosted by NYC-based multi-hyphenates Hayley Goldenberg & Amy Andrews. On the podcast, we interview women and nonbinary folks from different backgrounds, with varying levels of industry experience and professional roles in theatre. Hear from established industry pros, including Broadway producers, directors, and writers, and get to know the ones to watch as they grow into their careers. Grab your coffee and join us every Tuesday ☕️Women & Theatre Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
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  • S5E10: J. Harrison Ghee
    Jul 15 2025
    In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with actor, singer, dancer, and creator J. Harrison Ghee about the transformative journey of freeing yourself to see yourself, spreading the ministry of love, connecting to your Divine Feminine, expanding the bounds of creative storytelling, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode!Episode NotesHosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: J. Harrison GheeMusic: Chloe GellerEpisode Resources:Durham Performing Arts Center Rising StarsPJ Morton - Smoke and MirrorsNew York Theatre Workshop - Saturday ChurchMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil - Broadway 2026The Shindellas - LullabyTrailblazers of the Week:Dylan WeinbergerAutumn AngelettieGuest Bio:Tony and Grammy Award winner J. Harrison Ghee (they/them, all pronouns with respect) made history as the first non-binary actor to win in the Leading Individual Performance category for creating the role as Daphne/Jerry in Some Like It Hot, which also garnered them Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards.Also on Broadway, Ghee starred as Lola in Kinky Boots, created the role of Andre Mayem in Mrs. Doubtfire, and co-starred opposite Harry Connick, Jr. as Johnny Hooker in The Sting. Ghee captured audiences as the Lady Chablis in the musical premiere of Midnight in The Garden of Good and Evil. On television, Ghee was selected to play the title role in Robyn's Story on the hit Fox anthology series Accused, directed by Billy Porter; starred as Kwame in Netflix's Raising Dion, and guest starred on HBO's High Maintenance.A Fayetteville, North Carolina native, Ghee moved to New York City to study at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and began their professional career working at Tokyo Disney on cruise ships and national tours. They live by the mantra: “You have to free yourself to see yourself,” with the hope of inspiring people to dream big and to chase those dreams.An outspoken advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, Ghee has been involved with many organizations, including Broadway Cares, GLAAD, and God's Love We Deliver, among others. Ghee hopes to create roles and conversations that reach beyond what was and into a realm of infinite possibilities. Find J. Online:Follow Tanya on InstagramFollow The Zora Project on InstagramThanks for listening!Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here.The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!
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    49 mins
  • S5E9: Tanya Birl-Torres
    Jul 8 2025

    In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with director, choreographer, producer, and creator Tanya Birl-Torres about tripping and falling into a theatrical career, drawing inspiration from chosen ancestors, daring to stay in the center of yourself, increasing visibility of parenting in theatre, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode!


    Episode Notes

    Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews
    Guest: Tanya Birl-Torres
    Music: Chloe Geller


    Episode Resources:

    The Zora Project

    The Shed - Join Tanya for the July 19 activation, Glitter in the Dust: Exploring the Work Song Tradition

    Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil


    Trailblazers of the Week:

    Alex Elle - Insight Timer meditations

    Katie Spelman - The Agnes Index


    Guest Bio:

    Tanya Birl-Torres (she/her) is a multi-faceted artist and proud partner and mother of two. Select collaborations include: the World Premiere of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (Goodman Theater), How I Learned What I Learned (OSF), Peter and the Starcatcher (OSF), Twelfth Night (The Public Theater), The Red Letter Plays (The Signature Theater), As You Like It (The Guthrie Theater), 2024 Critical Breaks artist in residence, 2023 MAP fund and NoMAA grantee for her original choreo-play, A Play in three Movements. Tanya is a 2023 CitizensNYC NewYorker4NY honoree featured as “Women breaking glass ceilings & exercising their voice in NYC & beyond”. Tanya currently serves as the Social Practice Artist in Residence at The Shed Performing Arts Center in New York City for her new work, The Zora Project, where she is directing, choreographing, and envisioning a cosmic theatrical offering to the legacy of Zora Neale Hurston.


    Find Tanya Online:

    Follow Tanya on Instagram

    Follow The Zora Project on Instagram


    Thanks for listening!

    Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here.

    The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

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    50 mins
  • S5E8: Arts Funding Shifts
    Jul 1 2025

    In this episode, Hayley and Amy discuss funding shifts in the arts in 2025. We get ourselves up to date on what’s been happening with the National Endowment for the Arts, chat about alternative funding visions for theatre and the arts, and share action steps you can take to support the arts in your own community. Click here for a transcript of the episode!


    Episode Notes

    Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews
    Music: Chloe Geller


    Episode Resources:

    National Endowment for the Arts website

    Pittsburgh Arts Council - Trump’s Impact on the Arts: A Running List of Updates

    Broadway World - The NEA Grant Terminations and What it Means for the Future of American Theatre by Cara Joy David

    American Theatre - NEA Abruptly Pulls Arts Grants on a Massive Scale

    Broadway League - Broadway’s 2024– 2025 Season Wraps with 14.7 Million Attendances and Grosses Of $1.89 Billion

    Oregon Arts Rising

    Women & Theatre Podcast S4E9: Danielle DeMatteo

    5 Calls app


    Thanks for listening!

    Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here.

    The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

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    43 mins
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