web01.fireside.fm Sat, 02 May 2026 09:22:54 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Austin Art Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Performing Arts” https://www.austinarttalk.com/tags/performing%20arts Sat, 26 May 2018 05:00:00 -0500 The goal of the podcast is to facilitate connections with and to learn from the successes, struggles, life experience, and wisdom of the people featured, most of whom live and create in Austin, Texas. The honest conversational flow of these weekly long form interviews lends itself to some really great insights and information that is available to anyone who wants to listen. Join us to explore the origins, stories, lessons, lives and work of those in our community who are at the forefront of creative expression. The podcast is hosted by photographer, art enthusiast and collector, Scott David Gordon. en-us episodic In depth conversations and wisdom from Austin artists and creatives, about life, work, and creativity. Scott David Gordon The goal of the podcast is to facilitate connections with and to learn from the successes, struggles, life experience, and wisdom of the people featured, most of whom live and create in Austin, Texas. The honest conversational flow of these weekly long form interviews lends itself to some really great insights and information that is available to anyone who wants to listen. Join us to explore the origins, stories, lessons, lives and work of those in our community who are at the forefront of creative expression. The podcast is hosted by photographer, art enthusiast and collector, Scott David Gordon. no austin artist, podcast, austin art podcast, austin texas, austin art, interviews, local artist, conversations with artists Scott David Gordon podcast@austinarttalk.com Episode 30: Jason Phelps - The Creative Self https://www.austinarttalk.com/30 090896a0-d21b-4dfd-9284-285aed3f8259 Sat, 26 May 2018 05:00:00 -0500 Scott David Gordon 30 Jason Phelps - The Creative Self full Scott David Gordon For the last thirty five years Jason Phelps has been studying and practicing a diversity of performing arts including acting, dance, music, and voice-over. Additionally he has also been dedicated to and invested in education, tutoring, mentorship, voice training, and directing. Jason is also passionate about exploring the different facets of the father and son relationship, social justice, being a mentor, what it means to engage in acts of compassion, and how can we be our best creative selves. 59:38 no "Who are the people in your life that inspire you, that support you, that you can connect with on a regular basis, to keep that creative spirit going, to inspire you to explore things that you maybe never have?" "If you have something that lights your fire, that really inspires you, find a way to do it and surround yourself with people who are doing it also." <br> For the last thirty five years Jason Phelps has been studying and practicing a diversity of performing arts including acting, dance, music, and voice-over. Additionally he has been dedicated to and invested in education, tutoring, mentorship, voice training, and directing. He gets inspiration from his peers and other Austin artists as well as people working all over the world as he seeks to collaborate and continue the conversations that drive him. What can you create that is relevant to the place where you live and address issues in that community? How can we think more creatively to solve problems? Jason is also passionate about exploring the different facets of the father and son relationship, social justice, being a mentor, what it means to engage in acts of compassion, and how can we be our best creative selves. I have known Jason and his wife Margery for many years and have seen him perform on a lot of different stages and even once in the front yard of his house. His confidence and creativity have always impressed me as well as his sincerity and the honesty in his acting. He is really a joy to be around and the conversation was thoughtful and inspiring. Please make a point to follow his work and get out to see him perform. You won't regret it. <br> Some of the subjects we discuss: Theater in H.S. College in Boston Mentors? Living in Chicago Move to Austin Meeting Margery Deborah Hay Busy 90’s Having a Child Northeast/Grad School Waldorf school Move back to Austin Feast of my heart Teaching Willie Father/Son Project Being a father Fear of performing Active voice More play A creative life/self Resources for artists Future work <br> Capital T presents Small Mouth Sounds (http://capitalt.org/wp/now-playing/small-mouth-sounds-by-bess-wohl) by Bess Wohl Directed by Mark Pickell May 17th - June 16th, 2018 Thursday – Saturday at 8pm Hyde Park Theatre 511 W 43rd St Austin, TX 78751 "Who are the people in your life that inspire you, that support you, that you can connect with on a regular basis, to keep that creative spirit going, to inspire you to explore things that you maybe never have?"

"If you have something that lights your fire, that really inspires you, find a way to do it and surround yourself with people who are doing it also."


For the last thirty five years Jason Phelps has been studying and practicing a diversity of performing arts including acting, dance, music, and voice-over. Additionally he has been dedicated to and invested in education, tutoring, mentorship, voice training, and directing. He gets inspiration from his peers and other Austin artists as well as people working all over the world as he seeks to collaborate and continue the conversations that drive him. What can you create that is relevant to the place where you live and address issues in that community? How can we think more creatively to solve problems? Jason is also passionate about exploring the different facets of the father and son relationship, social justice, being a mentor, what it means to engage in acts of compassion, and how can we be our best creative selves.

I have known Jason and his wife Margery for many years and have seen him perform on a lot of different stages and even once in the front yard of his house. His confidence and creativity have always impressed me as well as his sincerity and the honesty in his acting. He is really a joy to be around and the conversation was thoughtful and inspiring. Please make a point to follow his work and get out to see him perform. You won't regret it.


Some of the subjects we discuss:

Theater in H.S.
College in Boston
Mentors?
Living in Chicago
Move to Austin
Meeting Margery
Deborah Hay
Busy 90’s
Having a Child
Northeast/Grad School
Waldorf school
Move back to Austin
Feast of my heart
Teaching Willie
Father/Son Project
Being a father
Fear of performing
Active voice
More play
A creative life/self
Resources for artists
Future work

Capital T presents

Small Mouth Sounds

by Bess Wohl

Directed by Mark Pickell

May 17th - June 16th, 2018

Thursday – Saturday at 8pm

Hyde Park Theatre
511 W 43rd St
Austin, TX 78751

Links:

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"If you have something that lights your fire, that really inspires you, find a way to do it and surround yourself with people who are doing it also."


For the last thirty five years Jason Phelps has been studying and practicing a diversity of performing arts including acting, dance, music, and voice-over. Additionally he has been dedicated to and invested in education, tutoring, mentorship, voice training, and directing. He gets inspiration from his peers and other Austin artists as well as people working all over the world as he seeks to collaborate and continue the conversations that drive him. What can you create that is relevant to the place where you live and address issues in that community? How can we think more creatively to solve problems? Jason is also passionate about exploring the different facets of the father and son relationship, social justice, being a mentor, what it means to engage in acts of compassion, and how can we be our best creative selves.

I have known Jason and his wife Margery for many years and have seen him perform on a lot of different stages and even once in the front yard of his house. His confidence and creativity have always impressed me as well as his sincerity and the honesty in his acting. He is really a joy to be around and the conversation was thoughtful and inspiring. Please make a point to follow his work and get out to see him perform. You won't regret it.


Some of the subjects we discuss:

Theater in H.S.
College in Boston
Mentors?
Living in Chicago
Move to Austin
Meeting Margery
Deborah Hay
Busy 90’s
Having a Child
Northeast/Grad School
Waldorf school
Move back to Austin
Feast of my heart
Teaching Willie
Father/Son Project
Being a father
Fear of performing
Active voice
More play
A creative life/self
Resources for artists
Future work

Capital T presents

Small Mouth Sounds

by Bess Wohl

Directed by Mark Pickell

May 17th - June 16th, 2018

Thursday – Saturday at 8pm

Hyde Park Theatre
511 W 43rd St
Austin, TX 78751

Links:

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