HeyJaredBefore the Curtain
Diving into the world of live entertainment, Before the Curtain will uncover what it takes to create a live performance. Artists reveal their stories of how their creations went from idea to reality. Bridging the gap between the audience and the production.
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041 Cindy Reid-Bluhm: Technique, Teaching, Tenacity and the Royal Lasers (opens the original)
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Host Abbie Campbell interviews dancer, choreographer, and educator Cindy Reid-Bluhm about her path from Wisconsin and New York to Las Vegas, her teaching career, and joining Royal Lasers to win a Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent. The episode covers career pivots, differences between New York and Las Vegas performance cultures, the tech and teamwork behind a laser dance act, and practical advice on training, discipline, and work–life balance. Watch the Royal Lasers in the AGT Semi-Final Roun
040 Eric Jordan Young: The Pulse of Creation (opens the original)
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Host Abbie Campbell sits down with Eric Jordan Young, a multifaceted performer, director, and creative director, to trace his journey from gymnastics and small-town theater to Broadway, national tours, and Las Vegas residencies. Eric discusses his writing process for Sammy and Me, the differences between performing in New York and Vegas, memorable onstage moments, and why commitment, technique, and service to the audience define his work. This episode explores the hustle and opportunities of Las
039 Allison Burke: The Architecture of Movement (opens the original)
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Host Abbie Campbell sits down with Alison Burke — Cirque du Soleil performer, choreographer, educator, and movement director — to explore her path from competitive dance in Texas to a decade on the Las Vegas stage. Alison discusses blending artistry with business, how limitations and discipline shape creativity, her transition into teaching and movement direction, and the importance of storytelling through movement. Tune in for candid stories, practical process tips, and a message about slowing
038 Hope Bouck: Crafting Stories from the Base of Operations (opens the original)
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Host Abbie Campbell interviews Hope Bouck, an award-winning Las Vegas event producer and creative director. Hope discusses her journey from dancer to producer, her passion for storytelling, and how she builds immersive, high-impact experiences with a hands-on team. The episode covers her inspiration (music, music videos, and live moments), creative processes behind standout shows like a TV-inspired piece and a rock-and-roll flash mob, and why she prioritizes meaning, respect for performers, and
037 Khalid Freeman aka Khalid Greens: Finding the Rhythm in Your Purpose (opens the original)
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Host Abbie Campbell sits down with Khalid Freeman (aka Khalid Greens), a multi‑talented dancer, choreographer, musician and six‑time Super Bowl field choreographer. They discuss the origins of body percussion, Khalid’s family roots and name change, his start with the Young Americans, major shows like Stomp and Cirque du Soleil, and his transition into acting and a one‑man show, Khalid and the Forget‑Me‑Nots. The episode explores live performance, the unseen work behind big productions, and the p
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