Stage Combat The Podcast

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Season One Q & A: Sean Answers Your Burning Questions! Jun 26, 2023

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BONUS EPISODE
Sean and Stage Combat Voice Actor Ellen Warner answer listener questions about Season One. We're spilling the tea on all things Stage Combat!
Warning: SPOILERS AHEAD if you have not listened to all nine episodes of Season One.
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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.
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The Stage Combat story continues in Season Two this summer. Keep following here for the premiere date!
Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

"Terror" Jun 08, 2023

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SEASON FINALE. Season One, Episode 9.
Synopsis: Following the events of last night, Sean hopes the Goodspeed will finally take action.
Content warning: strong language.
Stay tuned after the story for scenes from Season Two of Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story.
Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about the power of words when it comes to mental health.
Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
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.
Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: 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.
A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!
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The Stage Combat story continues in Season Two this summer. Keep following here for the premiere date!
Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

"Splat!" Jun 05, 2023

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Season One, Episode 8.
Synopsis: The chaos at the Goodspeed affects Sean in a devastating way.
Content warning: Strong language; depiction of a panic attack
Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about panic attacks.
Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
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.
Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: 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.
A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!
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Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

"Spinning Out" Jun 01, 2023

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Season One, Episode 7.
Synopsis: Sean senses the Goodspeed is keeping something from him.
Content warning: strong language.
Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about an essay by Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth about the fear actors have of speaking up about their safety for fear of being labeled "a problem."
Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!
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: 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.
Follow us:
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Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

"Chad's Revenge" / "I Feel Like We Are Unraveling the Zelensky Call" May 29, 2023

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Season 1, Episode 6.
Synopsis: Chad has a plan. The Goodspeed kicks into high gear in response to Chad's allegations.
Content warning: strong language, including a homophobic slur.
Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with actors Michael McGurk and Steven Bono, Jr. about bullying in the workplace.

Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!
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.
Follow us:
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Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

"Opening Night" May 25, 2023

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Season 1, Episode 5. Synopsis: The director holds a meeting on stage with Chad, Sean and the stage manager; Sean attends the opening night party for Billy Elliot.
Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about whether our bodies send us signals with they feel like they are in danger.
Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
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.
Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: 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.
Follow us:
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Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

"Solidarity Roadkill" / "Fight Call" May 22, 2023

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Season 1, Episode 4
Synopsis: Things heat up on the Goodspeed stage during the stage combat sequences of Billy Elliot.

Content warning: strong language.
Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about "consent" in the workplace.
Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
A thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!
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: 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.
Follow us:
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Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn: Stage Combat the Podcast
Email us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
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Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

"All About Chad" May 15, 2023

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Season 1 Episode 3
Synopsis: A replacement actor brought in two weeks before rehearsals for Billy Elliot may change everything for Sean.
Content warning: strong language.
Post Show Talk Back: Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Sherman about her study with the American Psychological Association about the mental health effects acting can have on performing artists.
Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
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.
Dr. Michelle Sherman earned her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is in private practice in Minneapolis. Dr. Sherman is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is Board Certified in Couple and Family Psychology. She is also the Editor in Chief of the APA Division 43 (Society of Couple and Family Psychology) journal, Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice. She was recently named the Family Psychologist of the Year by the Society of Couples and Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association. She has published over 75 articles in peer-reviewed journals, has received over $3.2 million in grant funding, and has given several hundred workshops nationally and internationally.

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Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

"Welcome to the Goodspeed" May 15, 2023

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The original Goodspeed Opera House Story that started it all. Told like a true crime podcast.
Synopsis: An actor gets a second chance late in his career by booking a leading role at one of the most prestigious and powerful theatres in the country.
Content warning: strong language.
Stay tuned at the end of this episode for a trailer of what's coming up this season on Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story.
Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
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.
Follow us:
Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIG
Facebook, TikTok : Stage Combat the Podcast
Email us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
Claim Your Story!
Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

"The Director" May 15, 2023

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Season 1 Episode 2
Synopsis: Sean begins a closing working relationship with the Broadway director helming Billy Elliot at the Goodspeed.
Content warning: strong language; depiction of a panic attack.
Post Show Talk Back: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz joins Stage Combat to talk about the mental health story being portrayed on stage within the musical of Billy Elliot.

Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
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.
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.
A special thank you to the voice actors of Stage Combat!
Follow us:
Instagram @stagecombatthepodcastIG
Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn: Stage Combat the Podcast
Email us: stagecombatthepodcast@gmail.com
Claim Your Story!
Mental Health Resources:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition. Call the help line at 1 800 950 6264 or text to 62640.

If you or someone or know is in crisis or contemplating self-harm, you can reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by simply dialing or texting 988.

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