# Susan Blackwell

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S6 Ep16: It’s Giving Originating Artist Energy with Laura Camien and Susan Blackwell

On today's episode we're diving deep into the art of creative resilience and the power of community with two incredible guests: Creativity Coaches and Co-Hosts of The Spark File podcast Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien. These originating artists share their transformative journeys, from interpretin…

Where is Susan Blackwell?!

Divas… You know how it is. Honestly, we think the episode is really funny, and maybe you can catch a tiny cameo at the end from a guest, a pal… just a girl. PS It’s Sammy…. Sorry about the “technical difficulties”, my bad. GUEST NEXT WEEK ( or sooner…) …. xoxo  "The Ladies Who Brunch" New Episodes …

In Person Auditions. Actual and IRL!

After the self tape comes the callback - IN PERSON! - Rituals about getting in the room - A chance to act, ONE NIGHT ONLY! - Mindset & chemistry - vs Self Tapes - How to start - The Reader - Great audition fails - Listening and taking adjustments - How much material is too much? Name ch…

All about Self Tapes

In this episode of The Working Actor NYC, veteran actors Patrick Richwood and Benjamin Howes delve into the evolving world of self-tapes and how they’ve become an essential part of booking more work, particularly in TV, film, and theater. They share personal insights, including how self-tapes have …

Introducing The Town Hall Spark Sessions

The Town Hall, New York City’s landmark cultural venue, is teams up with The Spark File, the acclaimed creativity podcast hosted by Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien, in this brand-new podcast series: The Town Hall Spark Sessions. The Town Hall Spark Sessions will spotlight creatives, musicians, co…

S7E1 - Immaculate Perception

Welcome to Season 7 of The Spark File podcast with Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien! On this episode, Laura and Susan discuss the wisdom of neuroscientist Dr. Dan Siegel and the fact that there is no such thing as Immaculate Perception. We only see what we believe. To truly see deeply, we must ques…

S7E24 - The Feel Good Formula

Feeling stuck, numb, overwhelmed… or just weirdly “off”? In this episode of The Spark File Podcast, Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien explore the brain’s four major feel-good chemicals — dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin — and the surprising ways creativity helps activate every single o…

S7E25 - Time to Think

What if one of the greatest creative gifts you could offer someone… was your attention? In this episode of The Spark File Podcast, Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien explore the transformative work of Nancy Kline and her groundbreaking book Time to Think. Together, they unpack the idea of “thinking …

S7E28 - Season 7 Finale

Season 7 is officially in the books! In this season finale of The Spark File Podcast, Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien look back at some of their favorite sparks from the year — from Expansion Anxiety and Dopamine Reset, to Good Teachers / Bad Teachers, A Good Cry, and more. Along the way, they r…

Susan Blackwell I The Disciplined Pursuit of Creativity

On this episode, we talk with theater artist, writer, teacher, host, and overall badass - Susan Blackwell - on her disciplined pursuit of creativity.