APEX Hour at SUU

Discussions with speakers at Eccles APEX, the premier lecture series at Southern Utah University.

APEX Hour at SUU is a education podcast hosted by Southern Utah University, with 151 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Southern Utah University hosts APEX Hour at SUU, a education show with 151 episodes published.

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  Episode #165

  From Goth Origins to the Anes Stage: The Stagecraft of Emily Fury Daly

  Sep 17, 20261h 58m

  The Power of Authentic Mentorship & Legacy: Emily reflects on lessons learned from growing up in a working theater family, the value of kindness in the room, and taking up space as a physical actor[cite: 17, 18]. Unpacking the Intimate Anes Season: An inside look at playing dual roles in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and navigating the complex, highly ambitious character of Ana in The Book Club Play . Self-Production and Solo Performance: Exploring how stand-up comedy and writing her solo show, Furious , taught Emily to embrace vulnerability, fail boldly, and create her own artistic opportunities. Connect with SUU & The Festival: Discover upcoming speaker events at suu.edu/apex Book your tickets to the 65th anniversary season at bard.org *** Eccles APEX Website: https://www.suu.edu/apex

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  Episode #164

  The Hub of Communication: Behind the Scenes with Festival Stage Manager Tanya Searle

  Sep 14, 20261h 48m

  The Dual Role of Production Leadership: Tanya breaks down her responsibilities as Festival Stage Manager supervising the department and as Artistic Associate collaborating on season selection, calendaring, and casting. The Nerve Center of the Festival: An inside look at how stage managers serve as the ultimate hub of communication between directors, actors, designers, and crew from early rehearsal to closing night. The Art of Calling a Show: A step-by-step walkthrough of executing a production—from running pre-show checklists and managing headsets to calling precise lighting, sound, and automation cues. Building a Supportive Artistic Community: Reflections on human-centered leadership, equity standards, and creating collaborative environments where artists and staff are set up for success. Connect with SUU & The Festival: Discover upcoming speaker events at suu.edu/apex Book your tickets to the 65th anniversary season at bard.org *** Eccles APEX Website: https://www.suu.edu/apex

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  Episode #163

  From the Poconos to the Anes Stage: Embracing Genre & Character with Jacob Dresch

  Aug 31, 20261h 47m

  Key Takeaway 1: The Journey of a Regional Actor & Educator: Jacob Dresch details his path from high school band and community theater to earning a BFA at DeSales University, an MFA at UC Irvine under mentor Phil Thompson, and balancing professional regional acting with university teaching. Key Takeaway 2: Unpacking The Book Club Play : An inside look at playing Will, exploring documentary camera meta-dynamics in an intimate three-quarter-round space, and defending the value of popular culture alongside classical literature. Key Takeaway 3: Dual Roles in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein : Examining the memory-play structure of David Catlin's adaptation while navigating the tragic flaws, hubris, and moral complexities of Victor Frankenstein and Percy Bysshe Shelley Connect with SUU & The Festival: Discover upcoming speaker events at suu.edu/apex Book your tickets to the 65th anniversary season at bard.org *** Eccles APEX Website: https://www.suu.edu/apex

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  Episode #162

  Fire Extinguishers, Fast Zippers, and 65 Bodies: Behind the Scenes with Sarah McCarroll

  Aug 21, 20261h 51m

  Key Takeaway 1: The structural mechanics of running a 65-person costume shop during peak build, balancing artisan craftsmanship with the daily logistics of wardrobe supervision. Key Takeaway 2: How historical clothing and silhouettes—from Victorian leg-of-mutton sleeves to corsets—function as social commentary and shape physical movement on stage. Key Takeaway 3: The distinction between costume design and costume technology, and the career advice that "there is no schedule but your schedule" when building a healthy life in the arts. Connect with SUU & The Festival: Discover upcoming speaker events at suu.edu/apex Book your tickets to the 65th anniversary season at bard.org *** Eccles APEX Website: https://www.suu.edu/apex

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  Episode #161

  The Art of the Character Actor: Nostradamus, Sipos, and Storytelling with Brian Gonzales

  Aug 14, 20261h 58m

  A Lifelong Performing Career: Guest Brian Gonzales traces his journey growing up in Dallas and San Antonio, raised by a television crew chief father and a blues singer/director mother, leading to his Broadway debut in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee . Crafting Iconic Character Roles: An inside look at originating Babkak in Aladdin on Broadway and stepping into two distinct 2026 Randall Theater roles at USF: the explosive, comedic seer Nostradamus in Something Rotten and the delicate, pragmatic clerk Ladislav Sipos in She Loves Me . The Interconnected Theater Community: Reflections on lifelong artistic partnerships, working alongside close friends like director Alan Muraoka and actor Blake Henri, and navigating the shifts of regional theater. Connecting with the Audience: A deep dive into how actors read and respond to live audience energy, adjusting timing without losing the grounded emotional truth of a production. Connect with SUU & The Festival: Discover upcoming speaker events at suu.edu/apex Book your tickets to the 65th anniversary season at bard.org *** Eccles APEX Website: https://www.suu.edu/apex

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