Consent-Forward Practices & Care-Forward Leadership with Leigh Barrett

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Being a “consent-forward artist” or birthing a “care-forward creative space” sounds lovely, but it’s a BIG job. The theater industry has historically had a “just push through” mentality. Thankfully, we’ve seen that begin to shift in the last few years, but not without some damage being done. Leigh Barrett is a beloved Boston-based actor, singer, and director, and she knows all too well the labor of changing what leadership looks like. In this episode, Leigh and I discuss how we (as actors, directors, and theater lovers) can bring more connection and conversation to a production—or even simply bring balance into our own lives. Leigh and I get into all this and more. Press play and enjoy the show!

In this episode, you will:

1. Discover how Leigh has taken her experiences as an actor and used them to be an incredible leader and director.
2. Uncover the freedom Leigh discovered in being her FULL, authentic self!
3. Learn what it’s like to balance being a mother and an actor.

Full show notes here!

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The Last Five Years

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Thanks to our music composer, Zachary McConnell, and our producer, Leah Bryant.