Zena Collins believes emotional intelligence isn’t a soft skill; it’s a necessary one, especially in the arts. As one-third of the...

I know what it takes to make creative spaces braver, healthier, and more sustainable—because I’ve been doing it show after show,...

Dr. Charmain Jackman knows what it takes to create safer, healthier spaces in the arts—because she’s been doing it for years. As...

What happens when a beloved children's musical about a shark who likes sparkles becomes the first artistic casualty of political...

How does a DEI consultant navigate the challenging landscape of diversity and inclusion work when it becomes politically charged? What happe

Welcome to the finale of Season 2 of the Inclusive Stages podcast! What a journey it has been this year. Having just started the podcast...

We’re doing things a little differently. My son Levi Troilo joins me today for a very special episode of the Inclusive Stages podcast!

I’m always advocating for us to show up in spaces with whatever we've got going on at the moment.

Inclusive storytelling comes in a variety of forms—from books, to the stage, to the screen. But… what role does representation play? What...

Welcome to this special episode of Inclusive Stages, where I'm joined by two of my favorite collaborators and incredible colleagues, Zena...

Inclusion isn’t just important to what we see  on stage at a show. It’s equally as critical in places like the pit where you’ll find...

We’ve all heard of “safe spaces,” but that’s not fully possible in the arts. Instead, my hope is to create “brave spaces!”

In this episode, Aubrey Bergauer joins Kira to discuss how to grow an audience & change the culture within arts organizations.

Theater costume designers work intimately with actors. They create ensembles for a variety of bodies that these actors wear night after...

There are a number of other folks out here doing this meaningful work right alongside me. This interview is actually the first time I’ve...

As an Inclusion Consultant, I’ve found one thing that’s missing across the board in the theater industry—feedback and feedback...

Being yourself as an actor can feel like quite the conundrum. How much of you  should you bring to a role? What auditions should you even...

Theater touches on many parts of life—parenting and politics are just two of them.

Kira shares personal stories about being a black biracial actor & things that aren’t (but must be) considered.

Kira’s husband, Jared Troilo, joins her to discuss racial reckoning, acting, parenting, & personal growth!