Stage & Screen with Me'sha Bryan
Stage & Screen with Me'sha Bryan
Podcast Description
Welcome to Stage & Screen with Me'sha Bryan. I’m so excited to be sharing my love of the entertainment industry with you. I'll be interviewing actors, musicians, choreographers, singers, lighting and stage tech, writers… Basically, if they’ve got anything to do with the entertainment industry, I’ll be speaking with them. So come and join me, Me’sha Bryan on Stage & Screen.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into diverse aspects of the entertainment world, focusing on themes such as personal journeys of artists, technical insights from sound engineers, and the creative processes behind performances. Episodes include discussions with Mike Nolan reflecting on his career in music and personal challenges, Mark Buckley sharing the intricacies of sound engineering for top artists, and Jon Xue Zhang exploring his experiences in acting and the importance of networking.
Welcome to Stage & Screen with Me’sha Bryan. I’m so excited to be sharing my love of the entertainment industry with you. I’ll be interviewing actors, musicians, choreographers, singers, lighting and stage tech, writers… Basically, if they’ve got anything to do with the entertainment industry, I’ll be speaking with them. So come and join me, Me’sha Bryan on Stage & Screen.
This interview with renowned choreographer Mark Smith explores his journey from Royal Ballet training to international stage success, his innovative integration of sign language into dance, and his insights on the importance of sign language and deaf culture in the arts.
Mark’s Links
Website – https://www.marksmithchoreographer.co.uk/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/marksmithchoreographer X – https://x.com/marksmith_prod Deaf Men Dancing – https://deafmendancing.com/
Key topics
Mark Smith’s career trajectory from Royal Ballet to international stages The integration of sign language into dance and choreography The importance of sign language as a cultural and artistic expression
Sound bites
“I feel vibrations through my feet first.” “I learned BSL quite late, at age four.” “Sign language was banned for 100 years.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mark Smith’s Journey 03:02 Connection with Bird College and Creative Process 06:05 The Impact of Dance on Communication 09:12 Exploring the Role of Vibration in Dance 11:47 Choreography and Collaboration in Musical Theatre 14:54 Learning British Sign Language and Its Importance 25:04 Overcoming Communication Barriers 26:44 Celebrating Deaf Culture Through Dance 30:30 The Emotional Connection in Performance 32:33 Evolving Dance Styles and Personal Growth 36:31 Diverse Dance Training and Its Importance 40:57 The Journey to Choreography 43:12 First Steps as a Choreographer 46:52 Pitching Ideas and Securing Choreography Jobs 50:07 Navigating the Competitive Dance Industry 53:41 The Impact of Social Media on Opportunities
Links:
Royal Ballet School – https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/ London Studio Centre – https://londonstudiocentre.org/ Graeae Theatre Company – https://graeae.org/ Deaf Men Dancing – https://deafmendancing.com/ British Sign Language (BSL) – https://bslzone.co.uk/ Ramps on the Moon – https://rampsonthemoon.co.uk/
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