Best Grey Box Collective Podcasts (2025)

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S5 EP18: Wrapping Up Positive Ruminations (for now) 24:29

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1y ago24:29

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Episode Overview: Molly speaks broadly about the Positive Ruminations process, goes into detail about each show, and talks about how it relates to Grey Box as a whole. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Ruminations”. This eve…

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S5 EP17: Editing: Finger Painting [for grown-ups] 12:26

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Episode Overview: Molly speaks with Lauren and Ri about the final (and technically first!) rehearsal for Finger Painting [for grown-ups]. They discuss the development of the piece and what they hope the audience takes away from this commentary on busy culture. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the…

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S5 EP16: Editing: PAUSE... 8:40

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Episode Overview: Molly talks with Jennifer, Jasmin, and Ri about the final rehearsal of PAUSE... They talk about how the development of PAUSE... has related to the experience of grief. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Rumi…

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S5 EP15: Editing: Solastalgia 4:45

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Episode Overview: Molly speaks with john, Eli, and Delia about Solastalgia’s final rehearsal. They discuss what surprised them about the editing process. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Ruminations”. This event will featur…

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S5 EP14: Editing: EMP_T_Y 4:27

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Episode Overview: Molly talks with Romeo and Lauren about EMP_T_Y’s final rehearsal. They talk about conveying being inundated with news and working backwards to move forward. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Ruminations”. …

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S5 EP13: Editing 3:48

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Episode Overview: Molly introduces the editing stage of Trauma-Informed Creative Practices for the project Positive Ruminations’ Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Ruminations”. This event will feature four new(ish) works and…

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S5 EP12: Devising Finger Painting [for grown-ups] 5:57

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Episode Overview: Molly talks with Ri about the development of Positive Ruminations’ Finger Painting [for grown-ups]. They discuss creating movement related to busy culture and childhood. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Ru…

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S5 EP11: Devising PAUSE... 7:44

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Episode Overview: Molly chats with Jasmin, Jennifer, and Ri Positive Ruminations’ PAUSE. They talk about working through challenges as a team and the development process. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Ruminations”. This …

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S5 EP10: Devising Solastalgia 11:36

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Episode Overview: Molly talks with john, Eli, and Delia about Positive Ruminations’ Solastalgia. They discuss props, work in progress, and focusing on form over content. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Ruminations”. This e…

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S5 EP9: Devising EMP_T_Y 6:03

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Episode Overview: Molly speaks with Lauren and Romeo about devising material for Positive Ruminations’ EMP_T_Y. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Ruminations”. This event will feature four new(ish) works and this season of A…

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S5 EP8: Devising Form & Content 3:06

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Episode Overview: Molly gives a brief overview for the devising process of Positive Ruminations. The devising process within the context of Trauma-Informed Creative Practices looks at devising form and devising content separately. Molly elaborates on the framework in this episode. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, …

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S5 EP7: Thoughts on Grey Box & Positive Ruminations 7:19

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Episode Overview: Molly wraps up the summary of the first round of Positive Ruminations’ rehearsals by contextualizing Grey Box’s name and the title of the show. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Positive Ruminations”. This event wil…

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S5 EP6: Invisible Work: Finger Painting [for grown-ups] 5:48

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Molly provides some updates on the development of this iteration of “Finger Painting [ for grown-ups]” and talks briefly about the history of the show. (She also kinda talks about the next episode regarding this piece so spoiler alert!) Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are foc…

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S5 EP5: Invisible Work: Solastalgia 5:29

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Episode Overview: This episode follows Delia, john, and Eli’s conversation about Positive Ruminations’ Solastalgia. They cover the anxiety caused by climate change, utilizing props, and nostalgia. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey Box Collective titled “Po…

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S5 EP4: Invisible Work: PAUSE... 7:29

1y ago7:29

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Molly talks with Jennifer, Jasmin, and Ri about Positve Ruminations’ PAUSE. They discuss the different ways of holding grief and how they’re using fabric to convey some of these emotions. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest project being produced by Grey…

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S5 EP3: Invisible Work: EMP_T_Y 7:29

1y ago7:29

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Molly talks with Romeo and Lauren about the first few rehearsals of Positive Ruminations’ EMP_T_Y. They talk about some of their favorite developed movements and the concept of compassion fatigue that drives the piece. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the latest…

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S5 EP2: Invisible Work 5:43

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Molly dives into the application process for the show Positive Ruminations and explains the concept of invisible work. She sets the stage for the interviews with the creatives and what the rehearsals have been like so far. Special Note about Season 5 of Any Other Anythings: In this season, we are focused on the la…

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S5 EP1: Intro to Positive Ruminations Project 13:57

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Molly talks about Grey Box Collective’s first project of season 9, “Positive Ruminations”. “Positive Ruminations” features four works titled “EMP_T_Y”, “Finger Painting [for grown-ups]”, “PAUSE…”, and ‘Solastalgia”, and will premiere on November 15th and 16th, 2024. These shows address topics of mental health, tra…

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S4 E 12: Wrap-Up 12:28

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Episode Overview:This episode contains Molly’s final thoughts about this season of Any Other Anythings and what has transpired in Grey Box Collective's past. How do you bring closure to something? Thank you for listening to this season of Any Other Anythings. Take care of yourself and each other. Special Note about Season 4 of Any Other Anythings: …

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S4 E11: Stairway Thoughts 21:42

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Episode Overview: You may be asking, what the heck are stairway thoughts? Well, stairway thoughts are those things that you remember as soon as the call ends, or as soon as you walk out the door. In this episode Molly goes into her stairway thoughts she’s had upon recording season 4 of Any Other Anythings. Special Note about Season 4 of Any Other A…

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S4 E10: The Future of GBC 13:42

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Episode Overview: In previous episodes Molly has reviewed the past seasons of Grey Box Collective. After this time of reminiscing she is ready to divulge her plans for the future. This plan includes workshops, performances, partnerships and of course living in the grey messy areas of life. Special Note about Season 4 of Any Other Anythings: This se…

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S4 E9: Unfolding Echoes of Seasons Past 27:01

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Episode Overview: This episode is about season 8, which is still ongoing at the time of this recording. GBC has transitioned into being a project based company and has been performing Understanding Otherness. One of the main focuses of this season has been the education branch of GBC and our Patreon. GBC’s Play in the Grey Series has been releasing…

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S4 E8: A Frenetic Do-Over: Season Seven 39:40

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Episode Overview: At Grey Box Collective season seven is referred to Murphy’s law of a season, because everything that could go wrong did. It was an overwhelming and busy season for GBC. Molly shares some writing she had done when thinking about how individuals show up within the company. Special Note about Season 4 of Any Other Anythings: This sea…

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S4 E7: A Misfired Bow & Arrow Moment: Season Six 25:11

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Episode Overview: Season six came with a reboot of old partnerships and of live performances. GBC had digital and in-person creative teams resulting in a hybrid performance of PAUSE… . This season was about being launched into a place that was not expected. Special Note about Season 4 of Any Other Anythings: This season features GBC Founder and Cre…

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S4 E6: Rattled to My Core: Season Five 29:34

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Episode Overview: Season five of Grey Box Collective spanned fall 2020 to spring 2021, and we all know what happened in 2020. This season had fully transitioned into being online and postcard performances were the new norm. Molly discusses the impact that this season had on her and the company, and she touches on creativity that originates in survi…

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S4 E5: A Pandemic Was Not In The Business Plan: Season Four 19:18

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Episode Overview: Molly goes into detail about how the pandemic impacted Grey Box Collective. Many events had to be canceled, but this was also an opportunity to experiment. This time of uncertainty brought about postcard performances, the online store (which was shut down in summer of 2023) and this podcast. Special Note about Season 4 of Any Othe…

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S4 E4: Settling In & Hitting Our Stride: Season Three 16:29

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Episode Overview: This is the season where Grey Box Collective started to hit their stride. The educational branch of Grey Box Collective starts to take shape this season. New works were being created for the Wild Card Series. Molly also discusses her experience through the lens of a founder. Special Note about Season 4 of Any Other Anythings: This…

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S4 E3: Gaining Traction Inauthentically: Season Two 21:02

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Episode Overview: Episode Overview: 2017 to 2018 was a time of partnerships and restaging the work that inspired Grey Box Collective. Language and rituals were starting to develop - such as, care-to-shares, need-to-knows and trauma-informed creative practices. These are now staples in GBC and are an essential part of the company. Special Note about…

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S4 E2: A Journey of Confident Disbelief: Season One 17:09

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Episode Overview: The first official season of Grey Box Collective and the story of doing more with less. This season GBC performed Understanding Otherness, Out of Hiding, Social/(anti) social, and Fool me Once…Fool me Twice… Molly also gives insight into hustle culture and its effect on a company and the people within it. Special Note about Season…

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S4 E1: Reflecting in Retrograde: Season Zero 19:42

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Episode Overview: In this episode Molly goes into Grey Box Collective before it was Grey Box Collective. What started as a thesis project has turned into a company that is now in its eighth season. Molly will dive into the details of what inspired the company and what her process was becoming a clunky entrepreneur. Special Note about Season 4 of An…

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Season 3 - 4 Interlude 6:58

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Episode Overview: A brief episode that acts as a bridge from season 3 to season 4. Molly shares some of the intention, motivation, and inspiration behind Any Other Anythings season 4. Special Note about Season 4 of Any Other Anythings: This season features GBC Founder and Creative Producer Molly W. Schenck as she archives the journey of GBC from 20…

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S3 E9: Hannah & Molly 51:02

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Episode Overview: Hannah Bridgeo, a collective of GBC, interviews GBC’s director, Molly Schenk. In this episode, Hannah & Molly dive into Molly’s origin story as a creative and discuss moments of connection. Tune in to this episode to hear Molly’s vision behind this season and seasons to come. More about the speakers: The body of work by Molly W. S…

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S3 E8: Rayshawn & Hannah 35:07

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Episode Overview: Rayshawn Watkins interviews fellow GBC collective Hannah Bridgeo. Rayshawn and Hannah dive into Hannah’s origin story and reminisce on their shared time together in college. This heartfelt podcast episode will give you the warm and fuzzies as members realize the depth of their friendship. More about the speakers: Hannah Bridgeo is…

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S3 E7: Lizbett & Fox W. 1:11:51

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Fox and Lizbett nerd out over noise, explore spectrums of queer transness, and discuss what it is to be present and be known in and through art! More about the speakers: Fox Williams [fæ/she] is a queer, nonbinary performer and sound artist living in Phoenix, AZ. Fæ doesn't have any accolades, just a day job that …

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S3 E6: Chasity & Lizbett 31:50

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Episode Overview: In this episode, chasity and lizbett share stories about delve into being different, and commiserate with one another by way of horror, sci-fi, and burlesque. More about the speakers: Chasity Flores is a professional Dancer/Choreographer, an Arizona State University Alumni. She received her BFA in Dance and has been a part of many…

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S3 E5: Haley & Chasity 27:03

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Episode Overview: Haley Interviews Chasity, delving into the layered origin story that created Chasity’s movement quality. Chasity talks about dance as redemption, and exploring movement with GBC as a healing process. More about the speakers: Chasity Flores is a professional Dancer/Choreographer, an Arizona State University Alumni. She recieved her…

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S3 E4: Adam & Haley 35:24

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Episode Overview: Adam interviews Haley, reminiscing on past creative collaborations and the compulsion to create that pushes her to work in the arts a decade later. More about the speakers: Haley Nielsen is the costume designer for Understanding Otherness. She has an undergraduate degree in art from ASU and a Masters in Design from Oslo National A…

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S3 E3: Delia & Adam 42:37

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Delia and Adam use the idea of “otherness” to identify experiences as children of immigrants, discuss creativity as healing as opposed to creativity as part of a job, and wind in and out of talking about colonization ending up at the best taco toppings. More about the speakers: Adam is grateful to be a part of GBC…

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S3 E2: Molly & Delia 1:05:37

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Delia shares their origin story as a child both of artists and of the Chesapeake Bay as a jumping off point to discussions on place, creative processes of the digital and in-person devising process. Delia and Molly also discuss how this work exists in the in-between. More about the speakers: Delia Ibañez is a plac…

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S3E1 with Molly (Season 3 Intro) 4:11

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Molly sets listeners up for what they can expect this season. She talks about how creatives will be switching things up between hosting and interviewing. And she introduces listeners to the three part structure each episode will follow. More about the speakers: The body of work by Molly W. Schenck (MFA, MEd.) is r…

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S2 E9 with Micah & Molly 48:49

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Episode Overview: In this episode, Micah and Molly wrap up the season and talk about how season 2 recordings went and Molly shares more about her personal journey, GBC’s vision and how the podcast fits into it. More about the speakers: Micah’s bio/links/etc. A US-born transplant and newly ecstatic resident of Ottawa, Micah Jondel DeShazer (micahjon…

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S2 E8 with Micah & John 31:13

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Episode Overview: In this episode John and Micah discuss multidisciplinary artistry, the importance of experimentation in the rehearsal space and Gwen Stefani. More about the speakers: J O H N I D A L I S is a primarily performance based artist currently residing in Phoenix, Arizona. Their work spans several mediums including music, poetry, and act…

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S2 E7 with Micah & Chasity 35:36

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Episode Overview: In this episode Chasity and Micah discuss: Vulnerable artistic and personal expression; Generational curses/blessings; Dance; Choosing to stand out; Choosing to be vulnerable and going against “norms”; Making change through the arts, impact of art even if no one likes it; and how we change things ourselves or things change for us.…

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S2 E6 with Micah & Delia 38:41

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Episode Overview: In this episode Delia and Micah discuss trauma-informed creative practices and creating from personal experiences, existing in draft, sustaining as artist, Play in the Grey, and virtual connections over the world. Delia references a project “Breaking Pachanga” which was facilitated and visioned by Phoenix Dance Artist Ruby Morales…

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S2 E5 with Micah & Ray 33:50

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Episode Overview: In this episode Ray and Micah discuss: Paving your own way as an artist when doors are closed otherwise; Working as a full time artist later in your life; and accessibility and differences working as artists in the autistic and African-American communities More about the speakers: Ray is a performer, creative, disabled artist, and…

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S2 E4 with Micah & Hannah B. 28:58

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Episode Overview: In this episode Hannah B. and Micah discuss: the PAUSE creative process, juxtaposing virtual vs. online group; Hannah’s personal journey; how to take care of yourself as an artist (mental health/rituals/structures); and grief and loss in life and art. More about the speakers: Hannah Bridgeo is a dancer, a thespian, and a creative.…

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S2 E3 with Micah & Adam 32:42

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Episode Overview: In this episode Adam and Micah discuss what are the limits of arts, should/does art come at the expense of the artists? What types of creative spaces do artists engage in? Are they all safe? Is art made in “not great spaces” any less or better, and childlike wonder as adult artists & freely going against the grain. More about the …

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S2 E2 with Molly & Micah 35:39

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Episode Overview: This episode really kicks off season two as Molly interviews our host for season 2: Micah. In this episode, Micah and Molly discuss the creative process throughout the pandemic, the 2017 version of Understanding Otherness, what it means to be a full time artist, and allowing ourselves to be poured into. More about the speakers: A …

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S2 E1 Welcome to Season 2! 4:04

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Episode Overview: This episode is a bridge from season 1 to season 2. In this wicked quick episode Molly shares what you can expect in season 2 of Any Other Anythings.. More about the speaker: The body of work by Molly W. Schenck (MFA, MEd.) is rooted in a quest to understand humans. She is fascinated with human movement - whether that is a social …

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Dialogue on Trauma-Informed Creative Practices 40:50

4y ago40:50

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This episode is from a portion of the Association for Theatre in Higher Education conference round table featuring Jisun, Sarah, Lizbett, Chris, and Molly discussing trauma-informed creative practices. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greyboxcollective/support