Episode four arrives July 29th!

Episode four arrives July 29th!

Author: the Association of Performing Arts Professionals July 22, 2025 Duration: 1:14

In the world of performing arts, the impossible happens every day. On stage, a special effect or optical illusion wows an audience. But what happens behind the scenes – what happens in the hundreds of small moments that shape a life in the arts – that’s where the real magic is.

Next week on ARTS.WORK.LIFE, stories from arts workers who hustle, reinvent themselves, and make the impossible possible.


Behind every curtain, every rehearsal room, and every touring schedule, there's a complex human story about making a living in creativity. ARTS. WORK. LIFE., produced by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, pulls back that velvet rope to share the candid, often unheard narratives from performers, administrators, technicians, and all the professionals who make the performing arts happen. This isn't about reviewing shows; it's about the realities of the workplace itself-the triumphs, the tensions, the unique culture, and the sheer grit required to sustain a life in this field. Each episode offers a grounded conversation that moves beyond the glamour to explore what it truly means to build a career centered on expression. Through these personal stories, the podcast builds a deeper understanding of the arts as an essential ecosystem of labor and passion. Tune in for honest reflections that resonate with anyone who has ever dedicated themselves to a craft, highlighting the vital intersection where artistic pursuit meets the everyday challenges of work and survival.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 39

ARTS. WORK. LIFE.
Podcast Episodes
Trailblazers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
Being the first to do something comes with accolades and recognition, but it can also be lonely. The premiere of season four features stories from four trailblazers who broke barriers, not just for their own advancement,…
Season 4 - now premiering June 17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:58
Season 4 of ARTS. WORK. LIFE. will take you around the world this summer with bold, never before-heard stories – now premiering in one week, on June 17th.Because sometimes, just like ARTS. WORK. LIFE., things don’t go as…
Mark your calendars! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00
APAP’s award-winning podcast ARTS.WORK.LIFE. is back! On June 10th, we’ll premiere our new season, which is bursting with bold, untold stories from across the performing arts industry.This summer, we’ll take you behind t…
13! Thirteen more days to submit your story. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:58
Learn about how to submit a great story, and hear from past storytellers, by watching our recent webinar: https://youtu.be/eZ7a55-slLw?si=VvihOVwjV0W3bxQ6&t=12Calling all performing arts workers! Submit your bold, untold…
Season four needs you! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:58
Calling all performing arts workers! Submit your bold, untold, personal story for season four at apap365.org/podcastPriority deadline is March 20th. If your story is selected, you’ll work with a podcast team to bring you…
Second Acts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:07
Sometimes, we have to give up one dream and find another, providing an opportunity for growth and discovery.The finale of season three features stories about the power of community from a high school teacher learning fro…
My Story To Tell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:18
Finding your voice is hard, but summoning the courage to use it can change your life and the lives of those around you.Whether it’s helping others recover, how advocating for yourself becomes advocating for those like yo…
Through The Looking Glass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:04
Often, our sense of self can feel rigid. Like who we see in the mirror is who we’ll always be. But how we see ourselves is changeable, and sometimes a dramatic event shakes our self image to the core. Including stories f…
The Personal and The Political [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:28
Artists are often the voice for social movements. Some make it their life's purpose, while others are thrust into politics by circumstance. Episode three shares inspiring stories from artists navigating identity, society…
Breaking the Arts Barrier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:04
Systemic barriers to equality are apparent throughout the industry, but at a certain point you can't keep dancing around the red tape. You have to break through it. Episode two is all about arts workers that are breaking…