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    Stage Combat The Podcast

    Stage Combat the Podcast is a powerful and eye-opening exploration of the dark side of the entertainment industry which also asks the question:  how can we make our workplaces better for everyone?  Hosted by attorney/advocate/actor Sean Hayden.

    In Seasons 1 and 2, Sean Hayden took the listeners into his own harrowing workplace nightmare in the style of a “true crime podcast.”  Now, Stage Combat the Podcast is a riveting platform for entertainment workers from everywhere to come together, to share their own stories and to advocate for themselves and for change.   

    Claim Your Story today. Season 4 premieres April 27, 2026!

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    Copyright: © 2024 Stage Combat The Podcast

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    Latest Episodes:
    "Another Wicked Story: Eddie" Nov 18, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 Episode Ten. "Another Wicked Story: Eddie"
    Synopsis: Another actor from Wicked on Broadway comes forward to tell Sean his story about the toxic work environment he experienced there and how it traumatized him for years.
    Special thank you to Eddie Pendergraft.

    Hear Wicked actor Brad Bass' account of what he called "witch hunts" backstage at Wicked at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON.
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    It's the companion to Season 3. Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode.
    And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.
    Hosted by Sean Hayden
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified. As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.

    "The 'F' Word" Nov 03, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 Episode Nine. "The 'F' Word"
    Synopsis: Sean investigates whether there's a problem with using the "family" word in our workplaces.
    Special thank you to Bret Shuford, Michael McGurk, Nicole Perry, CorBen Williams, Jeanine Bruen, Michael Passaro, Kirsti Carnahan, Greg Roderick, Juliet Lambert Pratt, Mia Scarpa and Frank Mastrone.

    Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming. If you believe in what we are doing, why not support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON?
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    It's the companion to Season 3. Listen to bonus content from this episode: Broadway stage manager Michael Passaro talks about how working at McDonald's shaped his entire career in the theatre. Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode.
    And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.
    Hosted by Sean Hayden
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified. As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.

    "Putting It Out There" Oct 21, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 Episode Eight. "Putting It Out There: Your Mental Health Story On the Stage"
    Synopsis: Sean meets two very different performers who claimed their mental health stories by creating their own one-person solo shows: Legendary drag queen Varla Jean Merman aka Jeff Roberson and Broadway actor Chryssie Whitehead.
    Content warning: Content about suicide.
    Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.
    Follow Varla Jean Merman on Instagram at @varlajeanmerman and online at varlajean.com. Follow Chryssie on Instagram at @ChryssieWhitehead and @imolctheshow and online at ChryssieWhitehead.com.


    Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming. If you believe in what we are doing, why not support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON?
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    It's the companion to Season 3. Listen to bonus content from this episode: Jeff Roberson talks about the political attacks on drag from the right and Chryssie recalls being a part of the 2008 A Chorus Line documentary "Every Little Step." Plus "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode.
    And experience at Patreon our all-new chat podcast series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified. As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.

    “You’re Under Investigation: Laura's Story" Oct 07, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 Episode Seven. "You're Under Investigation: Laura' Story"
    Synopsis: After hearing Sean's story about the botched workplace investigation at the Goodspeed Opera House, listener Laura shares her own bonkers workplace investigation story that ended with devastating consequences.
    Content warning: Content about suicide.
    Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.
    Special thank you to attorney Mark Carey.
    Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming. If you believe in what we are doing, support us by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    It's the companion to Season 3. Listen to bonus content from this episode: Sean and attorney Mark Carey get real about employers and HR departments and "Sean Goes Off Script" to dive deeper into this episode.
    PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified. As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.

    "Charlie at the Crossroads" Sep 23, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 Episode Six. "Charlie At the Crossroads"
    Synopsis: Sean meets Charlie, a 23-year-old Boston theatre program student. Two months before his graduation, Charlie has an unfiltered conversation with Sean about his hopes, his dreams, his frustrations and how Stage Combat the Podcast has affected him personally as he sits at the crossroads of his life.
    Strong language.
    Thank you to Charlie Zuckerman.

    Stage Combat The Podcast is member supported programming. If you believe in what we are doing, support by becoming a member at STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    Enjoy our companion content to Season 3: Listen to bonus content of Sean's conversation with the students of Boston Conservatory and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.
    PLUS experience our original series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.
    Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Hosted by Sean Hayden.
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and sound design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified. As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.

    "Somebody's Going to Get Hurt" Sep 09, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 Episode Five. "Somebody's Going to Get Hurt"
    Synopsis: Sean asks whether theatre audiences actually understand the dangers that actors face when it comes to staged combat sequences on stage. And do the actors themselves fully understand the risk they are taking on with every performance.

    Guests: Actor/fight instructor McKey Carpenter; Broadway actor Kaylin Seckel; Boston Conservatory at Berklee fight instructor Angie Jepson.

    If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience. Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    Listen to bonus content from this episode: More of Sean's conversation with the Boston Conservatory fight instructor Angie Jepson and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.
    PLUS experience our companion series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.
    Your support at Patreon enables us to continue to do our work at Stage Combat the Podcast. Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Hosted by Sean Hayden.
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and sound design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified. As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.

    "It's All In Your Mind(fulness)" Aug 19, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 Episode Four. "It's All In Your Mind(fulness)"
    Synopsis: Almost five years after his collapse from a panic attack on the Goodspeed Opera House stage, Sean looks back at his own search for mindfulness and checks in with a few friends along the way to see how their doing it.

    Special thanks to somatic psychologist Dr. Brian Tierney @thesomaticdoctor; actor and yoga instructor MaryJayne Waddell @maryjaynewaddell; West End actor Alexander Evans @thepilatestenor; Coloring Broadway CEO Andrea Koehler @coloringbroadway and Joschi.

    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and sound design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    If you're only listening to Stage Combat the Podcast, you're only getting half the Stage Combat experience. Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    Listen to bonus content from this episode: More of Sean's conversation with the Yogi Master and Sean's personal post-show wrap up of the episode.
    PLUS experience our companion series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.
    Your support at Patreon enables us to continue to do our work at Stage Combat the Podcast. Become part of the Stage Combat at Patreon community today!
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified. As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.

    "Looking for Jeff" Aug 05, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 Episode Three. "Looking for Jeff"
    Special Double Length Episode.
    Synopsis: Sean undertakes a compassionate investigation into the tragic 2018 suicide death of Chicago The Musical actor Jeff Loeffelholz.
    Content warning: strong language; content and conversations about suicide.
    Dial or text 988 24/7 to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are in crisis.
    Special thank you to David Sabella, Brian Rardin, Willem Bart Ebbink, Brian Martin, Brien O'Brien, William Harrison and Bridget McCarthy.
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    For more Stage Combat the Podcast, check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    Listen to bonus content from this episode: More of our conversation with Chicago actor David Sabella and Sean's post-show wrap up on the episode.
    PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series: JUST ACTING and THE MENTAL HEALTH POD.
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified. As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.

    "How Are We All OK With This?" Part 2 Jul 22, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 Episode Two. "How Are We All OK With This?" Part 2.
    Synopsis: Synopsis: Sean continues to explore the problem with toxic stage managers and investigates whether our jobs can physically make us sick.
    Content warning: strong language.
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Special thank you to Pamela Bob, Bret Shuford and Brad Bass for CLAIMING THEIR STORIES and for special contributions from Dr. Alisa Hurwitz, Dr. Brian Tierney, and Taylor Meszaros.
    Want more Stage Combat community? Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    Listen to bonus content from this episode PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series:
    JUST ACTING: It's like getting an acting lesson in your earpods!
    THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations all artists, and the people who love them, need to hear.
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified. As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.
    Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.
    Dr. Brian Tierney, Ph.D., brings a wealth of expertise to the field of psychology. He's internationally recognized as a practitioner and educator in neuroscience and trauma resolution therapy. Based in California, Dr. Tierney operates a private practice where he offers compassionate care to individuals, couples, and families.
    In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tierney serves as a professor of clinical neuroscience and Psychological Assessment at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco.

    "How Are We All OK With This?" Part 1 Jul 22, 2024
    Show notes

    SEASON 3 PREMIERE! Episode One. "How Are We All OK With This?" Part 1.
    Synopsis: One year after telling his own podcast story of trauma while working at one of the country’s most powerful theatres, Sean explores the stories of listeners who responded to his story. First up: there seems to be a problem with toxic stage managers on Broadway.
    Content warning: Contains strong language.
    Editing by Alex Griffitt. Mixing and Sound Design by Justin Gerrish.
    Written and Directed by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
    Special thank you to Bret Shuford, Brad Bass and Pamela Bob, for CLAIMING THEIR STORIES and for contributions from Taylor Meszaros, Natasha Jackson and Dr. Alisa Hurwitz.

    Dedicated to the memory of Bret Shuford, who passed away after the original airing of this episode.


    Want more Stage Combat community? Check out STAGE COMBAT AT PATREON!
    patreon.com/StageCombatThePodcast
    Listen to bonus content from this episode PLUS experience our all-new chat podcast series:
    JUST ACTING: It's like getting an acting lesson in your earpods!
    THE MENTAL HEALTH POD: Provocative mental health conversations all artists, and the people who love them, need to hear.
    Sign up for the Stage Combat newsletter at
    Landing Page - Stage Combat (stagecombatthepodcast.com)
    Contact us with a DM at our instagram:
    Stage Combat 🎙️ The Podcast OFFICIAL ACCOUNT (@stagecombatthepodcastig) • Instagram photos and videos
    or email us at Stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
    Sean Hayden is an attorney/actor/advocate and is the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC. As a professional actor, Sean has appeared in Broadway national tours and in plays and musicals in theaters across the country. He is a proud union member of Actors' Equity Association. As a mental health advocate,Sean has provided thought leadership on how employers can better support the mental health of their employees and how theatre programs can support their students. He serves on the advisory board for HR.com for Mental Health and Stress in the Workplace. Sean resides in New York City and upstate New York with his husband, a screenwriter.

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