Creatively Shaded
Creatively Shaded: A podcast where three Bay Area Black Artists take center stage to explore the depths of Bay Area Theatre from A Black Artists' POV. Get ready for laughs, theatrics, drama, and authentic exploration that's Creatively Shaded in the culture!
Episodes
20 episodes
We Live in the Performative!
On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, are joined by Bay Area native multi-hyphenate and Grammy nominee, Ryan Nicole Austin! She drops bars of creative knowledge and promotes her upcoming World Premiere Musical, "Co-Founders!" A new segment,...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:09:38
Firing on All Cylinders!
On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, march into Women's Herstory with a ground breaking playwright, whose impact thrives in the Bay Area. They discuss how social media has entangled the Thespian, and performers out here shading the stage; ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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52:41
See it, Call it, Say it!
On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz pay homage to Black Bay Area Theatre History, get into the spill out of D.E.I., and who answers the "Call" of the Craft. Chile, Center Stage Shade had to run back those audition Lewks. Gat...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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48:18
Claim It, Yes!
On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz light the spark for 2025! Jobs, opportunities, Center Stage Shade, "Oh MY!" Get ready to "Blackout" the theater with the Divas in 2025! Keep those sparklers lit-Happy New Year!Job Opport...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:35
You Pranced Over That!
On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz give their take on DEI in the theatre, who's out here singing soulless notes and run back some of their favorite shows of 2024. The Divas give a little holiday ding as Center Stage Shade pops out f...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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56:02
They come in Threes!!!
On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz discuss egos, the happenings in the theatre streets and whether or not they've had love behind the curtain. A local theatre company gets lit up as the Divas give the thickest read on Center Stage S...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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50:55
A Lil' Light Shade
On this episode, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz do serve shade, but is it thick or thin? They discuss a local casting agency and its practices, whether monologues are necessary or not and who're all the Aunties & Uncs. This that thick or ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:20
Shade on you, Shade on me, Shade on Us!!!
On the premiere episode of the second season, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz recap their summer break and get into what's currently on their plates. They runback "Butt's in Seats" which seems to be on a loop in the theatre community. And check this—Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:08
Anxiety, Vices & Heauxs!
This episode of Creatively Shaded centers Mental Health Awareness Month. Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, lay their burdens down on the couch of licensed psychologist and multi-hyphenate artist, Dr. Jacqueline Benson. They discuss navigating the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:09:33
Swallows, Whispers & Wine!
On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss how they've put their butts in several theater seats, who's possessed with the takeover spirit, and the art of lips caressing on stage! Into The Shade & Center Stage Sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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57:22
Blowing in The Stage Wind!
On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss how theatre creatives get caught up in the wind, energy, and aromas! They talk about who's getting vetted, who needs to check it at the door, and who's team too much! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:13:32
Who Asked You?
On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, discuss the ways that theatre is reviewed in the Bay and invite The People to throw in their own two cents. Center Stage Shade casts it's gaze on the actor while Into The Shade, bri...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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58:59
Black Futures Month
Happy Black History Month! On this episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, highlight local Black Bay Area Creatives and other artists who have made it big! They recap the local theatre scene and kiki about audition bloopers. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:18:07
For The Culture
Happy New Year! On the first episode of 2024, Phaedra, ShawnJ and Liz, set the FIREWORKS OFF! They lay down tips on the do's & definitely the don'ts of going to an audition, give their THREE CENTS on "The Color Purple" 2023 vers...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:23:08
Don’t Burn Your Bridges!
On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, and Liz discuss theatre "etiquette", inclusivity with action, and getting rid of "the box" that has stifled the overall theatre experience. The Center Stage Shade of the week h...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:46
Rooted in The Bay
On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Liz and Jacquetta, discuss witnessing Black and Brown Stories on stage, the impact of diverse butts in seats, and the healing power of theatre. On Center Stage Shade, the...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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59:39
We Doin Thangs Around Here!
On this week's special episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, and Liz, discuss being new arts journalists in the Bay, all of the exciting theatre that's happening and how representation still matters. They also pay homage to a loc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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40:34
Let me do it all!
On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta and Liz, open up a bag of tricks and treats! They discuss working as an understudy, opportunities in the Bay Area, the practice of hiring out of town actors and then some! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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51:33
Theatre: the sidepiece, concubine, or fulltime lover?
On this week's episode of Creatively Shaded, Phaedra, ShawnJ, Jacquetta, and Liz, discuss shows that are relevant to the black community, dealing with offers to work for questionable pay, and the hustle and tussle of being an art...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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41:02