Pratfalls of Parenting

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Karen Kasel | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 62 Aug 27, 2013

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“Oh my god, all you do is walk really slow all the time or just stand and wait.” Visual artist Karen Kasel talks about her Low Tech/High Joy collaboration as well as the work of a full time mom. “I couldn’t think about the world. I had dirty diapers everywhere.” Karen talks about her kids […]

Laura Zabel | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 61 Aug 20, 2013

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“At least you got a laugh.” Laura Zabel is the executive director of Springboard for the Arts. She is also married to the host of this podcast “My job fulfills a lot of the same things that acting did for me.” Laura talks about how she thinks about the work Springboard does and how it’s […]

Joshua Will | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 60 Aug 13, 2013

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“What it really comes down to is no one’s ever happy.” Writer, performer, producer Joshua Will talks about comedy, writing, performing, and how his kids reminded him how to “just be a pirate.” Joshua talks about getting into Monty Python in 6th grade even though he didn’t really get most of the jokes. He talks […]

Todd Smith | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 59 Jul 30, 2013

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“I parent the same way I write a story” Writer Todd Smith talks about the work ethic it really takes to be a writer “If you want to be a writer you should have better reasons than being rich” Todd shares the baggage that comes with the name Todd Smith. And he shares his goal […]

Stephanie Watson | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 58 Jul 16, 2013

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“When I started writing this I was a lot closer to these girls than to being the mother of a girl” Writer Stephanie Watson talks about writing for young audiences and being a single parent. “I’m hoping to teach her about following her own passions by example” Stephanie talks about getting into theater as a […]

Kurt & Amy Schweickhardt | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 57 Jul 10, 2013

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“Amy and I share a language, a passion” Kurt Schweickhardt is an actor, theater teacher, and director and his daughter Amy Schweickhardt is an actor. “I try to direct the way I would like to be directed as an actor” Kurt talks about being an acting coach more than a director because his focus tends […]

Eric Knobel | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 56 Jun 25, 2013

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“I feel like its kind of my job to not chicken out of what my dreams are.” Improviser, writer, and movie maker Eric Knobel talks about his almost two decades of experience as a performer and becoming a father to twins. “I have no constructive criticisms other than “Hey, don’t do that.” Eric talks about […]

Scott LeGere & Kelly Munson | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 55 Jun 18, 2013

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“Kids, it just kind of makes what’s fractured more fractured and what’s solid more solid.” Graphic designer Kelly Munson and musician and music producer Scott LeGere talk about parenthood changing their work, their goals, and their relationship with one another. “If you’re not as talented as Prince, how do you find a side job.” Scott […]

Adam Levy | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 54 Jun 11, 2013

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“In some ways I’m doing what I wanted to do as a preadolescent” Songwriter, Musician, Teacher and Honeydogs frontman Adam Levy talks about teaching songwriting and how to approach a career as a musician. He talks about the work required of a bandleader, particularly when performing for an audience full of children who will not […]

David Lewis | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 53 Jun 04, 2013

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“I always wanted to impress girls but I had no talent” Director of Career & Alumni Services at McNally Smith David Lewis talks about becoming a concert promoter at age 15 mostly in an attempt to meet girls. He talks about being driven by punk ideals in the creation and promotion of art. David talks […]

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