Ethan Steimel
@ethansteimel.bsky.social
Lighting Designer | Podcaster @ Artistic Finance
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Ethan Steimel
@ethansteimel.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Missouri’s political landscape, some liberal voices I’m following.
Voices & Activists (1/2)
@amybett.bsky.social
@coribush.bsky.social
@mcbridetd.bsky.social
@gavinbena.bsky.social
@lauraannstl.bsky.social
@bjohnwilson.bsky.social
@hissong4mo.bsky.social
@lynz-simmons.bsky.social
Voices & Activists (1/2)
@amybett.bsky.social
@coribush.bsky.social
@mcbridetd.bsky.social
@gavinbena.bsky.social
@lauraannstl.bsky.social
@bjohnwilson.bsky.social
@hissong4mo.bsky.social
@lynz-simmons.bsky.social
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Set designer Seth Howard talks about freelancing from the midwest.
artisticfinance.com/209
#theatre #setdesign #scenicdesign #thecreativelife #scenicdesigners
artisticfinance.com/209
#theatre #setdesign #scenicdesign #thecreativelife #scenicdesigners
September 4, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Set designer Seth Howard talks about freelancing from the midwest.
artisticfinance.com/209
#theatre #setdesign #scenicdesign #thecreativelife #scenicdesigners
artisticfinance.com/209
#theatre #setdesign #scenicdesign #thecreativelife #scenicdesigners
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Today’s podcast is an interview with Ulrike Storch, business coach for circus performers.
artisticfinance.com/173
#circus #circuslife #circusarts #thecreativelife #businesscoach
artisticfinance.com/173
#circus #circuslife #circusarts #thecreativelife #businesscoach
November 26, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Today’s podcast is an interview with Ulrike Storch, business coach for circus performers.
artisticfinance.com/173
#circus #circuslife #circusarts #thecreativelife #businesscoach
artisticfinance.com/173
#circus #circuslife #circusarts #thecreativelife #businesscoach
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An interview with Amanda Gougelmann, part of the Software Support Team for ACT Entertainment and a freelance stagehand.
🎧 Listen or watch here: artisticfinance.com/173bonus
#LDI2024 #liveevents #stagehand #thecreativelife #freelancefinance
🎧 Listen or watch here: artisticfinance.com/173bonus
#LDI2024 #liveevents #stagehand #thecreativelife #freelancefinance
December 2, 2024 at 4:25 PM
An interview with Amanda Gougelmann, part of the Software Support Team for ACT Entertainment and a freelance stagehand.
🎧 Listen or watch here: artisticfinance.com/173bonus
#LDI2024 #liveevents #stagehand #thecreativelife #freelancefinance
🎧 Listen or watch here: artisticfinance.com/173bonus
#LDI2024 #liveevents #stagehand #thecreativelife #freelancefinance
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This week lighting designer Travis McHale talks freelance business and finance.
⭐️ Self filing taxes
⭐️ Negotiating rates
⭐️ Reasons to be investing
🎧 Listen or watch:
artisticfinance.com/175
#usa829 #lighting #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner
⭐️ Self filing taxes
⭐️ Negotiating rates
⭐️ Reasons to be investing
🎧 Listen or watch:
artisticfinance.com/175
#usa829 #lighting #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner
December 12, 2024 at 5:05 PM
This week lighting designer Travis McHale talks freelance business and finance.
⭐️ Self filing taxes
⭐️ Negotiating rates
⭐️ Reasons to be investing
🎧 Listen or watch:
artisticfinance.com/175
#usa829 #lighting #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner
⭐️ Self filing taxes
⭐️ Negotiating rates
⭐️ Reasons to be investing
🎧 Listen or watch:
artisticfinance.com/175
#usa829 #lighting #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner
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Theatre designers & agents have an in-depth discussion on agent-designer relationships, contract negotiations, and strategies for fair compensation in the theatre industry.
🎧 Listen or watch
artisticfinance.com/176
#setdesign #soundesign #lightingdesign #hairandmakeup #costumedesign #podcast
🎧 Listen or watch
artisticfinance.com/176
#setdesign #soundesign #lightingdesign #hairandmakeup #costumedesign #podcast
December 16, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Theatre designers & agents have an in-depth discussion on agent-designer relationships, contract negotiations, and strategies for fair compensation in the theatre industry.
🎧 Listen or watch
artisticfinance.com/176
#setdesign #soundesign #lightingdesign #hairandmakeup #costumedesign #podcast
🎧 Listen or watch
artisticfinance.com/176
#setdesign #soundesign #lightingdesign #hairandmakeup #costumedesign #podcast
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New podcast interview with television lighting designer Josh Hutchings about how intimate and taboo it is to discuss finances.
Recorded LIVE @ LDI
artisticfinance.com/180
#ldi2024 #lighting #thecreativelife #theatrepodcast #lightingdesigner #televisionlighting
Recorded LIVE @ LDI
artisticfinance.com/180
#ldi2024 #lighting #thecreativelife #theatrepodcast #lightingdesigner #televisionlighting
January 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
New podcast interview with television lighting designer Josh Hutchings about how intimate and taboo it is to discuss finances.
Recorded LIVE @ LDI
artisticfinance.com/180
#ldi2024 #lighting #thecreativelife #theatrepodcast #lightingdesigner #televisionlighting
Recorded LIVE @ LDI
artisticfinance.com/180
#ldi2024 #lighting #thecreativelife #theatrepodcast #lightingdesigner #televisionlighting
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An Ordinary and Necessary episode about filing taxes for freelancer 1099 income.
We learn that missing expenses is the #1 way to pay more in taxes.
Check it out over in podcast land -
artisticfinance.com/183
#taxes #theatre #taxprep #freelancer #thecreativelife
We learn that missing expenses is the #1 way to pay more in taxes.
Check it out over in podcast land -
artisticfinance.com/183
#taxes #theatre #taxprep #freelancer #thecreativelife
February 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
An Ordinary and Necessary episode about filing taxes for freelancer 1099 income.
We learn that missing expenses is the #1 way to pay more in taxes.
Check it out over in podcast land -
artisticfinance.com/183
#taxes #theatre #taxprep #freelancer #thecreativelife
We learn that missing expenses is the #1 way to pay more in taxes.
Check it out over in podcast land -
artisticfinance.com/183
#taxes #theatre #taxprep #freelancer #thecreativelife
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My interview with @artisticfinance.bsky.social came out today! Lots covered and it was so great to talk with Ethan...take a listen...
open.spotify.com/episode/4WPK...
open.spotify.com/episode/4WPK...
194: Pay Equity in Theatrical Design with Costume Designer Elsa Hiltner
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January 6, 2026 at 1:14 AM
My interview with @artisticfinance.bsky.social came out today! Lots covered and it was so great to talk with Ethan...take a listen...
open.spotify.com/episode/4WPK...
open.spotify.com/episode/4WPK...
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Performer and educator Rayme Cornell talks career finances as a single mom working in theatre.
artisticfinance.com/202
#theatre #performingarts #thecreativelife #voiceover #actor
artisticfinance.com/202
#theatre #performingarts #thecreativelife #voiceover #actor
June 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Performer and educator Rayme Cornell talks career finances as a single mom working in theatre.
artisticfinance.com/202
#theatre #performingarts #thecreativelife #voiceover #actor
artisticfinance.com/202
#theatre #performingarts #thecreativelife #voiceover #actor
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A round table about AI in theatre design with a panel of cross discipline designers.
artisticfinance.com/208
#propdesign #sounddesign #thecreativelife #costumedesign #projectiondesign
artisticfinance.com/208
#propdesign #sounddesign #thecreativelife #costumedesign #projectiondesign
August 17, 2026 at 10:08 AM
A round table about AI in theatre design with a panel of cross discipline designers.
artisticfinance.com/208
#propdesign #sounddesign #thecreativelife #costumedesign #projectiondesign
artisticfinance.com/208
#propdesign #sounddesign #thecreativelife #costumedesign #projectiondesign
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Holding space for performing arts and capitalism with Jessica Ryan, Founder of Broadway Unlocked and CEO of All Together Now a production company for scaleable in-person and digital live experiences.
artisticfinance.com/207
#theatre #broadway #thecreativelife #commercialtheatre #broadwayproducing
artisticfinance.com/207
#theatre #broadway #thecreativelife #commercialtheatre #broadwayproducing
August 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Holding space for performing arts and capitalism with Jessica Ryan, Founder of Broadway Unlocked and CEO of All Together Now a production company for scaleable in-person and digital live experiences.
artisticfinance.com/207
#theatre #broadway #thecreativelife #commercialtheatre #broadwayproducing
artisticfinance.com/207
#theatre #broadway #thecreativelife #commercialtheatre #broadwayproducing
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Christopher Kriz, a composer and sound designer based in Chicago, talks about sustaining a freelance theatre career.
artisticfinance.com/206
#theatre #composer #sounddesign #thecreativelife #sounddesigner
artisticfinance.com/206
#theatre #composer #sounddesign #thecreativelife #sounddesigner
August 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Christopher Kriz, a composer and sound designer based in Chicago, talks about sustaining a freelance theatre career.
artisticfinance.com/206
#theatre #composer #sounddesign #thecreativelife #sounddesigner
artisticfinance.com/206
#theatre #composer #sounddesign #thecreativelife #sounddesigner
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Performing arts consultant and producer Matthew Principe joins the podcasts to talk about producing opera, theatre, and multimedia content.
artisticfinance.com/205
#opera #producer #thecreativelife #performingarts #theatreproducer
artisticfinance.com/205
#opera #producer #thecreativelife #performingarts #theatreproducer
July 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Performing arts consultant and producer Matthew Principe joins the podcasts to talk about producing opera, theatre, and multimedia content.
artisticfinance.com/205
#opera #producer #thecreativelife #performingarts #theatreproducer
artisticfinance.com/205
#opera #producer #thecreativelife #performingarts #theatreproducer
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New podcast episode about the business part of a freelance career in Louisville with theatrical lighting designer Jesse AlFord.
artisticfinance.com/203
#theatre #stagelighting #thecreativelife #lightingdesign #louisvilletheatre
artisticfinance.com/203
#theatre #stagelighting #thecreativelife #lightingdesign #louisvilletheatre
June 29, 2026 at 6:42 AM
New podcast episode about the business part of a freelance career in Louisville with theatrical lighting designer Jesse AlFord.
artisticfinance.com/203
#theatre #stagelighting #thecreativelife #lightingdesign #louisvilletheatre
artisticfinance.com/203
#theatre #stagelighting #thecreativelife #lightingdesign #louisvilletheatre
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Discussing funding and access in theatre education with researcher, educator, and director CeCe Ortiz-Barnett.
artisticfinance.com/201
New episode of the Artistic Finance podcast.
#theatre #thespians #theatreeducation #thecreativelife #performingarts
artisticfinance.com/201
New episode of the Artistic Finance podcast.
#theatre #thespians #theatreeducation #thecreativelife #performingarts
June 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Discussing funding and access in theatre education with researcher, educator, and director CeCe Ortiz-Barnett.
artisticfinance.com/201
New episode of the Artistic Finance podcast.
#theatre #thespians #theatreeducation #thecreativelife #performingarts
artisticfinance.com/201
New episode of the Artistic Finance podcast.
#theatre #thespians #theatreeducation #thecreativelife #performingarts
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Lighting designer Carl Faber discuss freelancing in the performing arts in Portland, Oregon.
artisticfinance.com/200
#theatre #opera #lightingdesign #lightingsupervisor #thecreativelife
artisticfinance.com/200
#theatre #opera #lightingdesign #lightingsupervisor #thecreativelife
June 8, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Lighting designer Carl Faber discuss freelancing in the performing arts in Portland, Oregon.
artisticfinance.com/200
#theatre #opera #lightingdesign #lightingsupervisor #thecreativelife
artisticfinance.com/200
#theatre #opera #lightingdesign #lightingsupervisor #thecreativelife
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An interview with projection designer Wendall K Harrington.
On Broadway, Wendall has designed Paradise Square, Grey Gardens, Driving Miss Daisy, and The Who's Tommy.
artisticfinance.com/199
#theatre #broadway #projection #thecreativelife #projectiondesign
On Broadway, Wendall has designed Paradise Square, Grey Gardens, Driving Miss Daisy, and The Who's Tommy.
artisticfinance.com/199
#theatre #broadway #projection #thecreativelife #projectiondesign
March 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
An interview with projection designer Wendall K Harrington.
On Broadway, Wendall has designed Paradise Square, Grey Gardens, Driving Miss Daisy, and The Who's Tommy.
artisticfinance.com/199
#theatre #broadway #projection #thecreativelife #projectiondesign
On Broadway, Wendall has designed Paradise Square, Grey Gardens, Driving Miss Daisy, and The Who's Tommy.
artisticfinance.com/199
#theatre #broadway #projection #thecreativelife #projectiondesign
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The business side of being a projection designer with Zak Borovay, who on Broadway has designed Elf, Xanadu, and Rock of Ages.
artisticfinance.com/198
#theatre #usa829 #projection #thecreativelife #projectiondesign
artisticfinance.com/198
#theatre #usa829 #projection #thecreativelife #projectiondesign
February 16, 2026 at 7:32 AM
The business side of being a projection designer with Zak Borovay, who on Broadway has designed Elf, Xanadu, and Rock of Ages.
artisticfinance.com/198
#theatre #usa829 #projection #thecreativelife #projectiondesign
artisticfinance.com/198
#theatre #usa829 #projection #thecreativelife #projectiondesign
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New episode! Choreographer Staś Kmieć explains how he’s handled the business side of his theatre and dance career.
Listen:
www.artisticfinance.com/197.html
#dancer #director #thecreativelife #choreographer #musicaltheatredance
Listen:
www.artisticfinance.com/197.html
#dancer #director #thecreativelife #choreographer #musicaltheatredance
February 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
New episode! Choreographer Staś Kmieć explains how he’s handled the business side of his theatre and dance career.
Listen:
www.artisticfinance.com/197.html
#dancer #director #thecreativelife #choreographer #musicaltheatredance
Listen:
www.artisticfinance.com/197.html
#dancer #director #thecreativelife #choreographer #musicaltheatredance
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Broadway lighting programmer Brad Gray discusses financial literacy and making the choice to prioritize your finances so that you aren’t forced to hustle until your dying day.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/196
#offstage #broadway #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner #lightingprogrammer
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/196
#offstage #broadway #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner #lightingprogrammer
January 22, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Broadway lighting programmer Brad Gray discusses financial literacy and making the choice to prioritize your finances so that you aren’t forced to hustle until your dying day.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/196
#offstage #broadway #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner #lightingprogrammer
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/196
#offstage #broadway #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner #lightingprogrammer
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Tax expert Susan Lee discusses tax implications and best practices for freelancers.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/195
#freelance #taxes #thecreativelife #theatre #lightingdesigner
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/195
#freelance #taxes #thecreativelife #theatre #lightingdesigner
January 15, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Tax expert Susan Lee discusses tax implications and best practices for freelancers.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/195
#freelance #taxes #thecreativelife #theatre #lightingdesigner
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/195
#freelance #taxes #thecreativelife #theatre #lightingdesigner
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Chicago-based costume designer and social justice advocate Elsa Hiltner discusses the Theatrical Designer Pay Resource and The Pay Equity Standards.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/194
Guest:
@elsahiltner.bsky.social
#theatrepay #theatredesign #costumedesign #thecreativelife #costumedesigner
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/194
Guest:
@elsahiltner.bsky.social
#theatrepay #theatredesign #costumedesign #thecreativelife #costumedesigner
January 11, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Chicago-based costume designer and social justice advocate Elsa Hiltner discusses the Theatrical Designer Pay Resource and The Pay Equity Standards.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/194
Guest:
@elsahiltner.bsky.social
#theatrepay #theatredesign #costumedesign #thecreativelife #costumedesigner
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/194
Guest:
@elsahiltner.bsky.social
#theatrepay #theatredesign #costumedesign #thecreativelife #costumedesigner
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Happy 4th of July!
In celebration... here is part two of the Artistic Finance episode with Broadway lighting designer Jane Cox.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/193
#podcast #broadway #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigners
In celebration... here is part two of the Artistic Finance episode with Broadway lighting designer Jane Cox.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/193
#podcast #broadway #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigners
July 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Happy 4th of July!
In celebration... here is part two of the Artistic Finance episode with Broadway lighting designer Jane Cox.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/193
#podcast #broadway #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigners
In celebration... here is part two of the Artistic Finance episode with Broadway lighting designer Jane Cox.
Listen:
artisticfinance.com/193
#podcast #broadway #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigners
Reposted by Ethan Steimel
Lighting designer Jane Cox discusses life as a freelance theatre designer who has also taken on full time academic work.
Listen here:
artisticfinance.com/192
#broadway #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner #lightingdesigners
Listen here:
artisticfinance.com/192
#broadway #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner #lightingdesigners
June 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Lighting designer Jane Cox discusses life as a freelance theatre designer who has also taken on full time academic work.
Listen here:
artisticfinance.com/192
#broadway #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner #lightingdesigners
Listen here:
artisticfinance.com/192
#broadway #lightingdesign #thecreativelife #lightingdesigner #lightingdesigners
Reposted by Ethan Steimel
An update on the $6,000 of investments we made (without the advice of a financial advisor).
How do we compare to the S&P 500?
Listen
artisticfinance.com/191
#investing #thecreativelife #theatreinvesting #lightingdesigners #FinancialIndependence
How do we compare to the S&P 500?
Listen
artisticfinance.com/191
#investing #thecreativelife #theatreinvesting #lightingdesigners #FinancialIndependence
June 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
An update on the $6,000 of investments we made (without the advice of a financial advisor).
How do we compare to the S&P 500?
Listen
artisticfinance.com/191
#investing #thecreativelife #theatreinvesting #lightingdesigners #FinancialIndependence
How do we compare to the S&P 500?
Listen
artisticfinance.com/191
#investing #thecreativelife #theatreinvesting #lightingdesigners #FinancialIndependence