"Opening Night"

Season 1, Episode 5. Synopsis: The director holds a meeting on stage with Chad, Sean and the stage manager; Sean attends the opening night party for Billy Elliot.

Post Show Talk Back:  Sean chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Hurwitz about whether our bodies send us signals with they feel like they are in danger.

Directed and narrated by Sean Hayden for Haywood Productions, LLC.
Podcast icon designed by Fran Pinter-Parrott.
Produced by Haywood Productions, LLC.

Sean Hayden is New York City based attorney, actor and advocate for workplaces that are safe, respectful and dignified.  As the CEO of Haywood Productions, LLC, he produces Stage Combat the Podcast which exposes harmful practices in the entertainment industry and fosters conversations of how to make the workplace better for everyone.   

Dr. Alisa Hurwitz: Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist in group private practice in New Hampshire, specializing in the Autism spectrum and gender identity. Dr. Hurwitz also applies her professional knowledge to consult with theater companies, conduct post-show talkbacks and interview Broadway actors. You can follow her at drdrama.com and on Instagram @thedrdrama.

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