Paying it Forward
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost all of us have a mentor who shaped our path—a teacher, a family member, or even someone mil...
Prepare for our finale!
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next week on ARTS.WORK.LIFE, we celebrate the finale of season four with stories about mentorship, t...
The Healing Power of the Arts
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They say that laughter is the best medicine, but so are human connection and genuine self-expression...
Next week on the show
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the best medicine doesn’t come in a bottle. Next week on ARTS.WORK.LIFE., inspiring stor...
Inner Compass
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Working in the arts requires imagination, intuition, and a belief in oneself because oftentimes, you...
Episode four arrives July 29th!
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of performing arts, the impossible happens every day. On stage, a special effect or opt...
It Takes a Village
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are creating street art, launching a career, running a business, or building a “Globe-...
A preview of episode three
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next week on ARTS. WORK. LIFE, we bring you four inspiring stories about how performing arts communi...
Finding Your Why
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid brutal competition, unpredictable hours, and variable pay, it’s important to remember WHY you...
Next week…
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next week’s episode is all about WHY we do what we do. Not just for the applause or the paycheck, ...
Trailblazers
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being the first to do something comes with accolades and recognition, but it can also be lonely. The...
Season 4 - now premiering June 17
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 of ARTS. WORK. LIFE. will take you around the world this summer with bold, never before-hea...
Mark your calendars!
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
APAP’s award-winning podcast ARTS.WORK.LIFE. is back! On June 10th, we’ll premiere our new seaso...
13! Thirteen more days to submit your story.
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about how to submit a great story, and hear from past storytellers, by watching our recent web...
Season four needs you!
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all performing arts workers! Submit your bold, untold, personal story for season four at ap...
Second Acts
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, we have to give up one dream and find another, providing an opportunity for growth and di...
My Story To Tell
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding your voice is hard, but summoning the courage to use it can change your life and the lives o...
Through The Looking Glass
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Often, our sense of self can feel rigid. Like who we see in the mirror is who we’ll always be. But...
The Personal and The Political
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artists are often the voice for social movements. Some make it their life's purpose, while others ar...
Breaking the Arts Barrier
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Systemic barriers to equality are apparent throughout the industry, but at a certain point you can't...
Remix, Rework, Reimagine.
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The audience was seated, the performers were waiting in the wings, and the musicians were just about...
Season 3 Arrives May 28th!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to shine? Season three of the award-winning ARTS. WORK. LIFE. podcast arrives May 28th...
Breaking Out of the Box
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being prematurely judged or misunderstood can be frustrating, limiting and even harmful. In the fina...
With or Without A Net
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: description of sexual harassment between 9:10 and 10:05 and brief mention of sexual...
Outside In
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like an “outsider” can be isolating, and sometimes you don’t even realize the weight y...
For The Kids
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: brief mentions of gun violence, suicide and child molestation between 18:16 and 19:...
Roots and Responsibilities
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our personal experiences, family history and cultural roots define who we are. But translating our r...
Improv Everywhere
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“The show must go on!” is a phrase associated with live entertainment for a reason. Arts workers...
Season 2 Arrives July 4!
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ARTS. WORK. LIFE. is back. This summer, hear the bold, untold stories from behind the scenes of the ...
Submit Your Stories for Season Two!
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of ARTS. WORK. LIFE. arrives this summer! Performing arts workers: Share your story with th...
BONUS EPISODE: Stop Talking, Start Listening, Part 2: Young Arts Worker Panelists Reflect
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, the panel from the “Stop Talking, Start Listening: Finding Common G...
BONUS EPISODE: Stop Talking, Start Listening, Part 1: Finding Common Ground with Young Arts Workers
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This special bonus episode is a live recording from the APAP|NYC+ 2023 conference in New York City. ...
Bowing Out, Letting Go, and Saying Goodbye
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even a simple setback can derail a career, so knowing when it’s time to change direction – or st...
The Human in Human Resources
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An organization is the sum of its people, so decisions about who to recruit, who to hire, and who to...
Space, Place and Community
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Community” is a popular buzzword in the performing arts, but how do we truly deliver on its pro...
From Burnout to Balance: Defying Death and Embracing Life
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arts workers often walk a tightrope between healthy boundaries and total burnout. But can we achieve...
Money, Money, Money: Hustle or Bust
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s leave the “starving artist” trope firmly in the past -- The stories in Episode 2 are all...
Inclusion: What Does It Mean to Be “In the Room”?
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The word inclusion is heard a lot in the arts industry, but are we truly inclusive? Episode 1 explor...